HomeMy Public PortalAbout5/16/1995® GREENCASTLE COMMON COUNCIL
Regular Session
May 16, 1995
The Greencastle Common Council met in regular session on Tuesday, May 16, 1995 at 7:30 p.m. at
Tzouanakis Intermediate School. On call of the roll the following members were shown to be present: Councilor
Jerry Calbert, Councilor Sue Murray, Councilor Charles Miles, Councilor Mike Rokicki. Councilor Tom Roach
had not yet arrived. Also present were City Attorney John Zeiner and City Engineer Chris Barnes.
Public Petitions and Comments:
Thelma Bumgardner asked about the street signs at First Street/Zinc Mill Road/Tiger Cub Trail. The
Mayor explained that the 911 readdressing picked up Zinc Mill Road as the street name and that the city is
working with them to keep the First Street name consistently from Indianapolis Road to Airport Road. The name
Tiger Cub Trail, he continued, is an "Also Know As" (AKA) as petitions by the high school students.
Approval of Minutes:
The minutes of the April 11 regular session were distributed to Council. Councilor Murray moved to
approve the minutes as presented. This motion was seconded by Councilor Calbert and was carried by an aye
unanimous vote of members present.
Councilor Roach entered the meeting at this time.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Harmless opened a public hearing concerning Ordinance 1995 -7, An Ordinance Vacating
Twelve Foot Alleys Between Apple Street and Howard Street and Between Crown Street and Illinois
Street All in Block 2 of the Ash Enlargement to the City of Greencastle, Indiana by Robert Lee Perry and
Linda Perry. Mayor Harmless read Ordinance 1995 -7 in its entirety and asked for any comments or questions
from the public. Virginia Day, 703 Crown Street, noted that she was speaking on behalf of property owner, Paul
Hayes, who indicated a concern about access to his property if the east -west alley is vacated. Mr. Percy Synder
reported that Opportunity Housing, the adjoining property owner has agreed to right of access with a mutually
shared driveway. After discussion of alternatives, it was then consensus of Council to amend the ordinance
to only vacate the north -south alley. This allows Ms. Day the opportunity to communicate with Mr. Hayes about
the shared driveway alternative. Councilor Miles moved to approve Ordinance 1995 -7 as amended to vacate
only the north -south alley. This motion was seconded by Councilor Murray and was carried by an aye
unanimous vote. Mayor Harmless declared Ordinance 1995 -7 as amended to have been passed on first
reading.
Mayor Harmless closed the public hearing on Ordinance 1995 -7.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Harmless opened a public hearing concerning Resolution 1995 -9, A Resolution Authorizing
an Additional Appropriation for the Greencastle Economic Development Income Tax Fund. Mayor
Harmless read Resolution 1995 -9 in its entirety and asked for any comments or questions from the public. There
being none, the clerk- treasurer explained that the 1995 EDIT distribution necessary to complete the Greater
Eastside Storm Sewer Project needed to be appropriated , as well as the funds dedicated to the purchase of
the new fire truck. Councilor Roach moved to approve Resolution 1995 -9 as presented. This motion was
seconded by Councilor Murray and was carried by an aye unanimous vote. Mayor Harmless declared
Resolution 1995 -9 to have been passed and adopted this date.
Mayor Harmless closed the public hearing on Resolution 1995 -9.
Department Reports:
In addition to monthly statistical reports, the following comments were presented.
® Curt Cooley reported that the restrooms at the park are not yet complete due to the excessive rain.
Councilor Murray asked when the pool will be opening. Mr. Cooley stated that opening day will be May 27 with
the same admission schedule as last year.
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discussion of possible amortization schedules, Councilor Rokicki moved to approve on first reading Ordinance
1995 -9. This motion was seconded by Councilor Murray and was carried by an aye unanimous vote. Mayor
Harmless declared Ordinance a 1995 -9 to have been passed on first reading.
Ordinance 1995 -6, An Ordinance Rezoning from R1 to R2, was presented and read in its entirety
by Mayor Harmless. Mr. Bames noted that the petition had repealed his request. Councilor Rokicki moved to
table Ordinance 1995 -6. This motion was seconded by Councilor Miles and was carried by an aye unanimous
vote.
Resolution 1995 -10, A Resolution Amending the Capital Improvement Plan for the Greencastle
Economic Development Income Tax Fund, was presented and read in its entirety by Mayor Harmless.
Councilor Roach moved to approve Resolution 1995 -10 as presented. This motion was seconded by Councilor
Murray. Councilor Calbert asked about the City's contribution to the County Jail. The clerk- treasurer noted that
the contribution is taken out prior to distribution. Councilor Rokicki thanked the Township for their cooperation
toward the purchase of the fire truck and noted that working together on this and on the jail project is best for
everyone. On call for the question the motion was carved by an aye unanimous vote. Mayor Harmless
declared Resolution 1995 -10 to have been passed and adopted this date.
Resolution 1995 -11, A Resolution Authorizing transfer of Appropriation Between Classifications
of Appropriations in the 1995 Budget of the City of Greencastle, was presented and read in its entirety by
Mayor Harmless. Councilor Murray moved to approve Resolution 1995 -11 as presented. This motion was
seconded by Councilor Miles and was carried by an aye unanimous vote. Mayor Harmless declared Resolution
1995 -11 to have been passed and adopted this date.
Council Reports and Comments:
A special meeting was set for Monday, May 22, 1995 at 6:30 p.m. at Tzouanakis Intermediate School.
Councilor Murray announced that this was Judith Berry's last meeting as clerk- treasurer. Councilor
Murray thanked her for her years of service and wished her well in her new position. Councilor Calbert stated
that Ms. Berry was one of the city most valued employees and will be missed. He said he appreciated her bi-
partisan approach to the office and if he was ever lacking in information, it was because he had not asked. He
asked that a resolution be prepared to commend Judy Berry for her exemplary service to this community.
Councilor Calbert left the meeting at this time.
Conceming the Cumulative Bridge Fund discussion, Mr. Zeiner noted that he will be sending a
registered letter to the commissioner and to the auditor asking for a response from the county.
With no further business, Councilor Rokicki moved for adjoummeylt. This motio was seconded by
Councilor Miles, was carried by an aye unanimous vote, and the meetin as a urna at 9:25 p.m.
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