HomeMy Public PortalAbout6/11/1996City of Greencastle
• City Hall
Four East Walnut Street
Greencastle, Indiana 46135
Pamela S. Jones
Clerk- Treasurer
GREENCASTLF COMMON COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION
TUF-SDAY,.IUNE 11, 1996 7:30 P.111. TZOUANAKIS SCUOOL
Cull to Order; Roil Cali
The Greencastle Common Council met in regular session.1unc 11, i 996, ?3o p.m. at Tzouanakis
Intermediate School. Mayor lvlichael called the meett.mu w order and led everyone in the Pledge
of Allegiance. On the Roll Call, the following were found to be present: Councilor Hammer.
Councilor Green, Councilor Baynard and Councilor Masten. Councilor Roach was absent. Also
present vas City Attomey .lohn Zeiner.
Public Petitions and Comments
Winme and Russ Sillery were present to request help with the debris dropped by the garbage
trucks at the intersection of West Columbia Street and Gillespie Street. Engineer Barnes stated
that he and Councilor Masten looked at this intersection regarding traffic control and also
discussed with Chief Hanlon the dangers of the raiiroad crossing with less than adequate room
for a school bus to stop without the back end being on the tracks. Engineer Barnes stated that a
site studv will be done to look at options available. Councilor Masten asked if a Memo could be
sent to Cook's regarding the debris failing from the trucks and the rate of speed the trucks are
driving in that area. Mayor Michael agreed to send a Memo to Cook's. ivlr. and Mrs. Si ile y
thanked the Council and Mayor for their help.
Street Commissioner Jim Wright stated that he has contacted CSX about upgrading all their
crossings. The State has approved the upgrade and straightening of the curve, but there has been
no timetable set by CSX.
Department Reports
Police Chief Hanlon reported that the City Attorney has filed on some old parking tickets and the
return has been good. People are making payment prior to going to Court due to the fact that a
55.00 parking ticket turns into a 5100.00 parking ticket if taken to Court.
No one was present from the Fire Department. as Chief O'Hair is on vacation.
Wastewater Superintendent Charlene Nichols reported that the weather is causing considerable
problems at the plant. Councilor Green asked how the pretreatment plans were coming along.
All Superintendent Nichols replied that they are working with LobdelI Emery. Superintendent
Nichols reported that two of her people, Elden Lewis and Joe Frazier, are in the hospital.
Councilor Baynard stated that Superintendent Nichols' report reflects that Charming main broke
again and asked how many times this has happened. Superintendent Nichols replied that this is
the fourth time in two years. Engineer Chris Barnes stated that they are working on this
problem. Superintendent Nichols told the Council that the new pumps for the Charming Lift
Station should be in around the 17th of June.
Street Commissioner Jim Wright told the Council that the St. Paul Catholic Church has
requested the closing of Spring Street between Washinmon Street and Walnut Street on the 4th
ot'July for a Family Festival, Councilor Hammer made the motion to approve the Street closing,
seconded by Councilor Bavnard. Vote was unanimous.
Engnneer Chris Barnes reported that he is approximately half way through the design for the
culvert on Albin Pond Road. The estimate for replacement will be approximately $15,000.00.
Engineer Barnes will work with the County on the cost as this is an intermediate structure with
the cost to be shared by the City and County.
Engineer Barnes reported to the Council that his summer intern started work on June 10 and will
work until mid August. He will 'help on the water project, the sidewalk project and some smaller
projects which is a great help.
® Superintendent Randy Robinson from the Cemetery was not present at the meeting but tvlayor
Michael reminded the Council that Saturday, June 15th at 9:00 a.m. is the scheduled retreat at the
Cemetery.
Park Director Curt Cooley reported to the Council that the first phase of the Friends of the Pat k
playground equipment is set for installation on June 22, 1996.
Mayor Michael reminded the Council that a retreat has been set for the Sewage Plant on
Tuesday, June 18th at 6:00 p.m. and at the Park on Wednesday, June 19th at 6:00 p.m.
Approval of Minutes
Minutes from the June 3, 1996 Special Session were approved on a motion by Councilor
Masten, seconded by Councilor Green. Approval was unanimous.
General Business
Linda Clore of Mainstreet Greencastle addressed the "Acorn Lightin ' in the downtown area.
Ms. Clute explained that - -18, 17 & 30 by the Putnam County Library are due to be replaced and
the only cost to the City is any rate increase which could range from zero to twenty -three cents
per month. Ms. Clute told the Council that there are five remaining lights to be replaced - 3 on
® West Washington (4's 10, 11 and 13) , t`26 by First Citizens Drive Up and #31 South ofthe
Library. Attorney Zeiner stated that a Resolution needs to be passed to included the last Five as
" t h e R e s o l u t i o n p a s s e d p r e v i o u s l y d o e s n o t i n c l u d e t h e m . A t t o r n e y Z e i n e r t o l d t h e C o u n c i l i f
t h e y d e s i r e d t o p a s s t h e R e s o l u t i o n a d d i n g t h e f i v e l i g h t s h e w o u l d d r a f t a n d b r i n g a r o u n d f o r
s i g n a t u r e s . C o u n c i l o r G r e e n m a d e a m o t i o n f o r A t t o r n e y Z e i n e r t o d r a f t R e s o l u t i o n 1 9 9 6 - 1 6 t o
c h a n g e t h e a d d i t i o n a l l i g h t s w i t h t h e c o s t i n c u r r e d b y M a i n s t r e e t G r e e n c a s t l e , s e c o n d e d b y
C o u n c i l o r H a m m e r . V o t e w a s u n a n i m o u s .
C o m p l i a n c e W i t h S t a t e m e n t o f B e n e f i t s - F o r m C F - I f o r b o t h H e a r t l a n d a n d H a p p i c o w e r e
p r e s e n t e d t o t h e C o u n c i l . A f t e r d i s c u s s i o n b y C o u n c i l , C o u n c i l o r H a m m e r m a d e a m o t i o n t o
t a b l e C o m p l i a n c e w i t h S t a t e m e n t o f B e n e f i t s - F o r m C F - 1 f o r b o t h H e a r t l a n d a n d H a p p i c o s o
t h a t b o t h c o m p a n i e s c a n h a v e a r e p r e s e n t a t i v e a t t h e J u l y m e e t i n g f o r a n y q u e s t i o n s b y t h e
C o u n c i l . T h i s m o t i o n w a s s e c o n d e d b y C o u n c i l o r M a s t e n . V o t e w a s u n a n i m o u s .
T h e G r e e n c a s t l e C i t v P l a n C o m m i s s i o n r e c o m m e n d a t i o n t o r e z o n e B r e t l a n d R i d e e f r o m R - I t o
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a c t i o n o n t h e r e c o m m e n d a t i o n .
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M o t i o n t o a d o p t R e s o l u t i o n 1 9 9 6 - 1 3 w a s m a d e b y C o u n c i l o r H a m m e r . s e c o n d e d b y C o u n c i l o r
M a s t e n . V o t e w a s u n a n i m o u s .
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s e r v i c e o f i t s s e w e r s y s t e m , p r o v i d i n g c h a r g e s f o r c o n n e c t i o n a n d p r o v i n g f o r c o l l e c t i o n s t h e r e o f .
s e c o n d r e a d i n g w a s a d o p t e d w i t h a m o t i o n b y C o u n c i l o r B a y n a r d . M o t i o n w a s s e c o n d e d b y
C o u n c i l o r H a m m e r . V o t e w a s u n a n i m o u s .
O r d i n a n c e 1 9 9 6 - 6 , A n O r d i n a n c e A m e n d i n g C h a p t e r 4 4 2 - 3 0 o f t h e G r e e n c a s t l e C i t y C o d e
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a d o p t e d u p o n a m o t i o n b y C o u n c i l o r H a m m e r , s e c o n d e d b y C o u n c i l o r G r e e n . V o t e w a s
u n a n i m o u s .
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( W a s t e W a t e r P r e t r e a t m e n t ) , s e c o n d r e a d i n g w a s t a b l e d , d u e t o t h e C o u n c i l n o t r e c e i v i n g a c o p y
o f t h e f i n a l d r a f t , u n t i l J u l y 9 t h C o u n c i l m e e t i n g o n a m o t i o n b y C o u n c i l o r H a m m e r , s e c o n d e d
b y C o u n c i l o r G r e e n . A t t o r n e y Z e i n e r i s t o p r o v i d e a f i n a l d r a f t t o C o u n c i l m e m b e r s t o m o r r o w .
O r d i n a n c e 1 9 9 6 - 8 , A n O r d i n a n c e A m e n d i n g C h a p t e r 4 4 3 - 5 5 o f G r e e n c a s t l e C i t y C o d e
S c h e d u l e o f O n - S t r e e t R e s e r v e d h a n d i c a p p e d P a r k i n g S p a c e s , s e c o n d r e a d i n g w a s a p p r o v e d
u p o n a m o t i o n b y C o u n c i l o r B a y n a r d . s e c o n d e d b y C o u n c i l o r G r e e n . V o t e w a s u n a n i m o u s .
O r d i n a n c e 1 9 9 6 - 9 , A r t O r d i n a n c e A m e n d i n g T h e C o d e o f t h e C i t y o f G r e e n c a s t l e , I n d i a n a , a n d
E s t a b l i s h i n g a S p e c i a l N o n - R e v e r t i n g C a p i t a l a n d a S p e c i a l N o n - R e v e r t i n g O p e r a t i n g F u n d f o r
i s t h e D e p a r t m e n t o f P a r k s a n d R e c r e a t i o n , s e c o n d r e a d i n g . C o u n c i l o r M a s t e n m a d e a m o t i o n t o
t a b l e O r d i n a n c e 1 9 9 6 - 9 u n t i l t h e C o u n c i l c a n h a v e t h e P a r k R e t r e a t t o f u r t h e r d i s c u s s t h i s
® ordinance. Motion to table was seconded by Councilor Hammer, vote was unanimous.
Resolution 1996 -12, A Resolution Authorizing Disbursement of Investment Income- Putnam
County Foundation, was read in its entirety by Nlayor Michael. Motion to approve Resolution
1996 -12 was made by Councilor Hammer, seconded by Councilor Masten. Vote was
unanimous.
Resolution 1996 -14, A Resolution Authorizing a Temporary Transfer of Industrial
DevelopmentFunds, was read in its entirety by Mayor Michael. Councilor Baynard made the
motion to accept Resolution 1996 -14, seconded by Councilor Green. Vote was unanimous.
Resolution 1996 -15, A Resolution Appropriating State Disaster Funds, was read in its entirety
by Mayor Michael. Motion to accept made by Councilor Green, seconded by Councilor
Baynard. Vote was unanimous.
Mayor Michael told the Council that she received a letter from Ted Driscoll inquiring if the City
of Greencastle was interested in placing a sign at Citv limits or naming a street after Robert L.
Flannagin. Mr. Flannagin was one of the Four Freshmen and a former resident of Greencastle.
After some discussion, Councilor Green made a motion to table this request, seconded by
Councilor Baynard. Vote was unanimous.
® Mayor Michael requested that the Council consider consolidating the Building Inspector and
City Planner salary. Mayor Michael told the Council that in interviewing for the Citu Planner
position she has found that she can hire one individual to do bothjobs, but must combine the
salaries of both to make a salary of $33,000.00 per year. After some discussion, Councilor
Green made a motion to consolidate the salary of the Building Inspector and City Planner for the
1997 bud seconded by Councilor Hammer. Vote was unanimous.
Being no further business, Councilor Hammer made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Councilor
Baynard. Vote was unanimous.
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Pamela S. Jones, Clyk- Treasurer
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