HomeMy Public PortalAbout11/12/1996City of Greencastle
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Four East Walnut Street
Greencastle, Indiana 46135
Pamela S. Jones
Clerk- Treasurer
GREENCASTLE COMMON COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION
TUESDAY, NOVEiNIBER 12, 1996 7:30 P.M. TZOUANAKIS SCHOOL
Call to Order; Roll Call
The Greencastle Common Council met in Regular Session Tuesday, November 12, 1996, 7:30
p.m. at Tzouanakis Intermediate School. Mayor Michael called the meeting to order. On the
Roll Call, the following were found to be present: Councilor Roach, Councilor Hammer,
Councilor Green, Councilor Bavnard and Councilor Masten. Citv Attornev Zeiner was also
present. Mayor Michael asked everyone to join in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Public Petitions and Comments
• Thelma Bumgardner thanked the Street Department, Police Department and Fire Department
and the City for helping with the Veteran's Day Celebration.
Department Report
Councilman Roach asked Street Commissioner Wright and Engineer Barnes if they had looked
at and discussed the parking issue on South Indiana Street with Ron and Kelly Lawrence.
Engineer Barnes stated that they have looked at the situation and spoken with Mr. and Mrs.
Lawrence and the recommendation from Commissioner Wright and Engineer Bames is to widen
the driveway to the south by approximately three feet to allow a better angle. Other residents in
the area have the same problem. After discussion, Councilor Baynard made a motion to have an
Ordinance prepared for the December 10th meeting to eliminate parking spaces on a case by
case basis, providing it does not adversely affect neighbors. This motion was seconded by
Councilor Roach. Vote was unanimous.
Councilor Hammer asked about Auto Zone stating that there has been no activity at the site.
Engineer Barnes stated that he has just received a revised site plan and has not had the
opportunity to look at it. Auto Zone has decided not to repave the remainder of First Street. onh
the 140 feet and, therefore, the consequence will be that they cannot use the First Street entrance
until the City can pave the remainder the remainder of the street and install the signal.
Fire Chief O'Hair reported that the CarnesIRIS helmet was received November I I th. They are
waiting for a representative to set up training. Chief O'Hair reported to the Council that
Assistant Chief Elmore is in Methodist Hospital and is currently on sick leave. Chief O'Hair
reported to Council that they are having several false alarm runs to DePauw University, 8 out of
11 runs to the University have been false alarms. Chief O'Hair asked if there is something that
can be done. Mayor Michael suggested charging a penalty for false alarms. Attorney Zeiner is
to look into what can be done.
Councilor Roach asked Park Director Cooley what the meeting with the architect was in his
report. Director Cooley stated that they are working with an architect for the park maintenance
building. Councilor Roach asked if the shed had been painted yet. Director Cooley replied that
it has not been painted due to weather.
Water Superintendent Leon Phillips stated that the new Water Plant is moving along. Engineer
Barnes told the Council that the completion date is behind schedule. The contractor has
requested a 90 day extension and start up should be the third week of March. Engineer Barnes
stated that the new system has to be on line and 100% reliable before the old pumping station
can be demolished.
Approval of Minutes
Councilor Masten made a motion to approve minutes as presented for October S. 1996, Regular
Meeting; October 15, 1996 Special Meeting and October 15, 1996, Executive Session. This
is motion was seconded by Mark Hammer. Vote was unanimous.
General Business
Motion to approve claims in the amount of S803,0 16,25, made by Councilor Masten, seconded
by Councilor Baynard. Vote was unanimous.
Councilor Masten asked that a Special Meeting be set to discuss a plan for EDIT funds.
Councilor Masten stated that the EDIT plan expired in May, 1996 and no funds will be received
this fall.
Street closings for the Chamber of Commerce Holiday Parade, Spring Street between Franklin
and Seminary from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and Franklin Street Between Jackson and First
Citizens' s driveway from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., were approved on a motion by Councilor
Roach, seconded by Councilor Baynard. Vote as follows: Councilor Roach, yes; Councilor
Hammer, yes; Councilor Green, yes; Councilor Baynard, yes; and Councilor Masten, no.
Ordinance 1996 -9, An Ordinance Amending the Code of the City of Greencastle, Indiana, and
Establishing a Special Non - Reverting Capital and a Special Non - Reverting Operating Fund For
the Department of Parks and Recreation, second reading. After lengthy discussion, a motion to
adopt Ordinance 1996 -9 was made by Councilor Hammer, seconded by Councilor Masten.
Vote as follows: Councilor Roach, no, Councilor Hammer, yes; Councilor Green, no; Councilor
40 Baynard, no and Councilor Masten, yes. Ordinance 1996 -9 does not pass.
Ordinance 1996 -18, An Ordinance Amending Ordinance 1986 -18 Section 443 -15 "Schedule of
No Parking Zones ", second reading, motion to adopt made by Councilor Roach, seconded by
Councilor Hammer. Vote was unanimous.
Councilor Masten questioned the three or four parking spots on East Walnut Street and whether
it is necessary for them to be included in the two hour parking radius. These spaces were critical
to the library, but with the new parking lot, they are no longer needed and could be better used as
long term parking. Councilor Hammer agreed with Councilor Masten and stated that at times
the entire block is empty. Councilor Roach asked if we are extending the two hour radius too far
and creating vacancies not needed. Street Commissioner stated that there are several places in
the two hour parking zone that are empty most of the time. Street Commissioner Wright will
report to Council with a list of parking spaces to possibly eliminate from the two hour parking.
Ordinance 1996 -20, An Ordinance Pursuant to I.C. 8- 1.5 -3 -9.1 Removing The City's Water
Utility From the Jurisdiction of the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission For the Approval of
Rates and Charges and the Issuance of Stocks, Bonds, Notes, or Other Evidence of Indebtedness.
second reading, was tabled on a motion by Councilor Roach, seconded by Councilor Masten.
Vote was unanimous.
Ordinance 1996 -21, An Ordinance Approving a Sewage Deposit Increase, second reading.
Clerk - Treasurer Jones asked if the customer accounts could be credited instead of issuing
checks, especially in the initial refund process. The cost of checks would be astronomical.
Motion to approve as amended with the wording, " refunded or credited to the customer
account ", made by Councilor Hammer, seconded by Councilor Green. Vote was unanimous.
Resolution 1996 -24, A Resolution Creating Appropriation 101004319 Contract Services
Appropriation within the Engineering Budget and Transfer of Funds to said Appropriation, after
lengthy discussion motion to approve was made by Councilor Roach, seconded by Councilor
Baynard. Vote as follows: Councilor Roach, yes; Councilor Hammer, no; Councilor Green, no,
Councilor Baynard, yes. and Councilor Masten, no. Resolution 1996 -24, did not pass.
Resolution 1996 -29, A Resolution Appropriating Insurance Reimbursement For the Cemetery
Department, was read in its entirety by Mayor Michael. Motion to approve made by Councilor
Masten, seconded by Councilor Hammer. Vote was unanimous.
Ann Rambo, President of the Humane Society, was present and asked how cases of abuse or
neglect of animals are handled. What does Dallas do when he is called? Street Commissioner
Wright stated that Dallas does respond to all calls, but abuse and neglect are hard to prove.
Dallas keeps a log of all calls. Ms. Rambo stated that she would like to see better enforcement
of the existing Ordinance and requested an article in the Banner Graphic to make the public
more aware of the existence of the Ordinance and to educate the public in this area.
Council Reports
Councilor Hammer reported that a meeting was held with the residents along Albin Pond Road
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