HomeMy Public PortalAbout1/22/1996 specialCity of Greencastle
City Hall
Four East Walnut Street
Greencastle, Indiana 46135
Pamela S. Jones
Clerk- Treasurer
GREENCASTLE COMMON COUNCIL
Special Session
January 22. 1996
The Greencastle Common Council met in special session on January 22, 1996 at 4:00 p.m. at the
Citv Street Department. On the Roil Call the following were found to be present: Councilor
Roach, Councilor Hammer, Councilor Green and Councilor Masten. Councilor Baynard was
absent due to illness. Also present was Mayor Michael and Attorney John Zeiner. Mayor
Michael called the meeting to order.
Public Petitions and Comments
There were no public petitions and comments.
Approval of Minutes
Minutes from the January 9, 1996 were approved with the correction by Councilor Hammer that
• John Taylor is spelled JON (no H). Councilor Roach made a motion to approve with the
correction, seconded by Councilor Hammer. Vote to approve was unanimous.
Minutes from the January 9, 1996 Board of Finance Organizational meeting were approved with
a motion by Councilor Roach, seconded by Councilor Hammer. Vote to approve was
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General Business
First reading of Ordinance 1996 -2, Ordinance Authorizing the City of Greencastle to Issue
59,750.000.00 Variable Rate Industrial Development Revenue Bonds, Series 1996 (Crown
Equipment Corporation Project) and Approving Other Actions In Respect Thereto, was read by
title ONLY on a motion by Councilor Masten, seconded by Councilor Roach. Vote to read
Ordinance 1996 -2 by title only was unanimous. Motion to accept Ordinance 1996 -2 was made
by Councilor Hammer, seconded by Councilor Roach. Vote to approve was unanimous.
Second reading of Ordinance 1996 -1 approved on a motion by Councilor Roach, seconded by
Councilor Hammer. Vote to approve was unanimous.
Discussion regarding opting out of the IURC. Councilor Masten stated that Ordinance 1996 -1
has come about due to action of the IURC. Evervone is favorable of rate reductions, Councilor
Masten continued, but the cost to do this is not justified. Attorney Zeiner stated that this is the
biggest reason to get out of the IURC. The cost of the last adjustment was approximatelv
. $10,000.00 - $50,000.00 and the 2.66% reduction will only amount to around $20,000.00
annually. Without the cost of the IURC the City can allow for smaller, periodic increases
instead of the "shock" rate increase we had this year. We will always have to notify wholesale
water customers, Zeiner continued, but they are equally frustrated with the IURC. Councilor
Roach stated that he feels the Council is very receptive to this move and feels that this would be
the time to make the move. Councilor Roach urged residents to talk to their Council
Representative and let them know how they feel about this subject. Attorney Zeiner stated that a
Resolution would have to be passed by the Council to opt out of the MC, all rate pavers would
have to be notified and a Public Hearing held.
Attorney Zeiner advised the Council that he will be closing on the Morrison property on January
23, 1996. The 15.33 acres was appraised at $115,000.00 and they have reached a settlement of
$112,000.00. The City has agreed to provide landscaping along the property line to provide
screening, and permission for a 60 -foot right -of -way into the remaining property to be accepted
as a public way if it is improved to city standards. The Board of Works approved the claim and
by statute he must make the Council aware of the action.
Council Reports and Comments
There were no council reports or comments.
Mayor Michael appointed Councilor Hammer to the Tree Committee.
With no further business, on a motion by Councilor Hammer, seconded by Councilor Roach, the
meeting was adjourned.
Nancy A. M chael, Mayor
ATTEST:
Pamela S. Jones, aerk-. easurer