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w i l l h a v e t o b e a d d r e s s e d i n t h e n e x t b u d g e t c y c l e . C o u n c i l o r R o k i c k i n o t e d t h a t p r o p e r i n s p e c t i o n s a r e a
n e c e s s i t y f o r t h e s a f e t y o f t h e c o m m u n i t y .
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During the water department report, the issue of brown water was briefly addressed with the discussion
of iron removal in the proposed new water plant.
During the legal department report, Councilor Roach asked about codification and ordinance violations
bureau. Mr. Zeiner noted that the ordinance violations ordinance has been drafted, however, there has been
no response from Hoosier Codification, and the two are co- dependent. Councilor Rokicki asked if there has
been a resolution concerning the bridge issue. Mr. Zeiner noted that there has been no further word from the
county. Councilor Murray asked for an update at the March meeting. Councilor Rokicki asked about the
proposed change to the Rosewood facility. Mr. Zeiner noted that the plan commission would be addressing
the issue. Mr. Lawrence noted that the owners would have to get a state fir and building permit.
Mr. Barnes presented a brief update of all current projects, a projection of 1995 projects and an update
on the water improvement project.
At close of department reports, Councilor Rokicki noted to the Department Heads that he knows it is
not always easy working in government and dealing with the day to day issues, he said that he appreciates their
efforts and to please express this to all the employees.
Mayor Harmless then delivered the State of the City Address (see attached).
Requests and Recommendations:
Ordinance 1995 -1, An Ordinance Closing Alley South of Walnut Street Between Vine and College
Streets, was presented for second reading and was read by title only by Mayor Harmless. Councilor Murray
moved to approve Ordinance 1995 -1 as presented. This motion was seconded by Councilor Roach and was
carried by an aye unanimous vote of members present. Mayor Harmless declared Ordinance 1995 -1 to have
been passed and adopted this date.
Ordinance 1995 -3, An Ordinance Concerning Flood Hazard Areas, was presented for first reading.
Mr. Barnes explained the ordinance and noted that the Plan Commission would be addressing the ordinance
at their next meeting. Councilor Murray moved to approve Ordinance 1995 -3 as presented. This motion was
seconded by Councilor Miles and was carried by an aye unanimous vote of members present . Mayor Harmless
declared Ordinance 1995 -3 to have been passed on first reading this date.
Council Reports and Comments:
Councilor Murray moved to nominate Margaret Catanese as candidate for the Redevelopment
Commission appointment. Councilor Roach seconded the motion and it was carried by an aye unanimous vote
of members present. Councilor Rokicki moved the nominations be closed. Councilor Roach seconded the
motion and it was carried by an aye unanimous vote of members present. Margaret Catanese was thereby
appointed to the Redevelopment Commission by acclamation.
Councilor Rokicki reported that the Cable Access Committee had proposed the acquisition of an
automatic playback system for Channel 2 with the equipment to be purchased out of the Council appropriation
for the cable access channel. Details will be provided at the next meeting.
With no further business, Councilor Rokicki moved for adjournment. This motion was seconded by
Councilor Miles, was carried by an aye unanimous vote of members present, and th meeting was adjourned
at 9:20 p.m.
Michael M. Harmless, Mayor
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Ju ith Berry, C C. Clerk -Tre rer