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E n g i n e e r B a r n e s r e p o r t e d t h e I S T E A e n h a n c e m e n t p r o j e c t i s m o v i n g a l o n g . C u r b s a n d
sidewalks on Avenue D are complete and the workers should move to Wood Street on
Wednesday. Engineer Barnes also reported that street resurfacing should begin this week.
Councilor Masten asked Engineer Barnes what the remainder of First Street extension would be
after Auto Zone does the 162 feet they have agreed to do. Engineer Barnes replied,
"approximately 260 feet."
Councilor Baynard questioned how the Airport was progressing. Engineer Barnes stated that the
airport is operational, but there is still work to be done and there is still clean up to be done from
the spill.
Councilor Hammer asked about the Albin Pond Culvert bids. Engineer Barnes stated that the
County Commissioners awarded the bid to T.C. Incorporated for 521,499.00. This is to be paid
60 °'o County Funds and 40% City Funds. Works should begin in approximately three weeks.
Councilor Roach asked if Engineer Barnes had discussed the concems regarding Albin Pond
road with residents. Engineer Barnes stated that he has talked with the residents and Mr. Rile
was to get notices out for them to meet with the residents.
Councilor Hammer asked if the two lots on Martinsville Street had been cleaned up as requested
by Jeff King at the September meeting. Jim Wright reported that the property owner of one of
• the lots has started cleaning it up, but he has not been able to contact the owner(s) of the second
lot.
Fire Chief O'Hair was absent.
Police Chief Jack Hanlon recommended that Council approve Trick or Treating for Thursday,
October 31, 1996 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. This recommendation was approve by consensus
of Council. Councilor Roach thanked Chief Hanlon for the report on parking tickets.
Building Commissioner Donche Andonov gave his report and invited Council to get in touch
with him to discuss any questions or problems.
Street Commissioner Jim Wright stated that fall leaf pick up will start Monday. The leaf routes
will follow the trash routes.
Park Director Curt Cooley reported to Council that the new drinking fountains will be installed
within the next week. Part-time workers will be working at the park until October 31.
Councilor Roach asked if the work sheds have been painted or if they are scheduled to be
painted this year? Director Cooley stated that he had not planned it this year, but will work on
getting that done. Council Roach stated that this is something they discussed at the retreat and
feels it would make a much better appearance if they were painted.
• Councilor Roach asked Cemetery Superintendent Randy Robinson if trading mowers has worked
out. Superintendent Robinson stated that he is waiting to complete mowing season.
Water Superintendent Leon Phillips reported the new plant is coming along well.
Wastewater Superintendent Charlene Nichols had no additions to her report.
Approval of Minutes
Councilor Roach corrected minutes from the September 10, 1996 regular session as follows:
Ordinance 1996 -15 passed with a unanimous vote. Mayor Michael corrected minutes from the
September 10, 1996 regular session as follows: Christina iMulby should be Molby. With those
corrections, Councilor Roach made a motion to accept the minutes as corrected, seconded by
Councilor Hammer. Vote was unanimous.
General Business
Clerk - Treasurer Jones requested a special meeting to approve claims. The computer program in
the Clerk's office was updated last week and it will not allow updating or printing a docket at
this time. Keystone has been called to correct the problem. A special meeting was set for
Tuesday, October 15, 1996, 4:00 p.m. at the Street Department for approval of claims and an
Executive Session was set to follow this meeting.
Councilmembers were presented with a recommendation from CACFID regarding a bid brought
to them this morning from DBX Engineering Corporation to purchase 4,35 acres of the Sgt.
Cunningham property. Mayor Michael read Resolution 1996 -28, A Resolution Authorizing the
sale of 4.35 acres of Sgt. Cunningham property, in its entirety. Councilor Roach made a motion
to adopt Resolution 1996 -28, seconded by Councilor Baynard. Vote was unanimous.
Thelma Bumgardner requested the north and east side of the square to be closed on Mondav,
November 11, 1996 for a Veteran's Day Celebration. Councilor Masten made a motion to allow
the closing, seconded by Councilor Hammer. Vote was unanimous.
DePauw Student Andy Stanley requested street closings for the Old Gold parade on Saturday,
October 19 from approximately 1'.15 pm to 2:00 pm. DePauw Security Director Doug Cox
stated that his initial three day request to close Olive Street from Indiana to the entrance of the
Freshman parking lot has been modified. Director Cox is now requesting that they be allowed to
close periodically, as necessary, for loading and unloading for the many activities at the Lilly
Center. Councilor Roach asked how it was going to be handled when the parade crosses Indiana
and Jackson Street, temporary stopping as floats cross, or stopped until all floats are across.
Director Cox stated that City Police will be assisting along with professional traffic directing.
Once the parade is beyond a certain point the streets will be reopened - they will not be closed
for the entire parade time. Councilor Baynard made the motion to allow, seconded by Councilor
Masten. Vote was unanimous.
Ordinance 1996 -9, An Ordinance Amending The Code of the City of Greencastle, Indiana, and
• Establishing a Special Non - Reverting Capital Fund and a Special Non - Reverting Operating Fund
for the department of Parks and Recreation, second reading. Councilor Hammer stated that a
" f e w r e v i s i o n s h a v e b e e n m a d e t o m a k e t h e p r e s e n t a t i o n c l e a r e r . S o m e o f t h e c h a n g e s i n c l u d e :
S e c t i o n l : N o n - R e v e r t i n g C a p i t a l - n o w r e a d s : T h e r e i s h e r e b y e s t a b l i s h e d 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 f u n d c r e a t e d f o r t h e p u r p o s e o f a c q u i r i n g l a n d o r m a k i n g i m p r o v e m e n t s f o r
p a r k s a n d r e c r e a t i o n p u r p o s e s f r o m w h i c h e x p e n d i t u r e s m a y b e m a d e u p o n r e c o m m e n d a t i o n o f
t h e P a r k B o a r d a n d a p p r o v a l o f t h e C o u n c i l . B e f o r e i t r e a d : . . . . b y a p p r o p r i a t i o n b y t h e C o u n c i l .
P r i o r O r d i n a n c e w a s t o b e i n f u l l f o r c e a n d e f f e c t u p o n p a s s a g e t h e r e v i s e d o n e w a s c h a n g e d t o
b e i n f u l l f o r c e a n d e f f e c t J a n u a r y 1 , 1 9 9 7 .
C o u n c i l o r R o a c h s t a t e d t h a t i t d o e s l o o k c l e a n e r a n d e a s i e r t o r e a d . C o u n c i l o r R o a c h m a d e t h e
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 , 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 .
O r d i n a n c e 1 9 9 6 - 1 4 , A n o r d i n a n c e A m e n d i n g O r d i n a n c e 1 9 9 2 - 5 , "