HomeMy Public PortalAbout11/14/1995City of Greencastle
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Greencastle, Indiana 46135
Don Weaver, Clerk- Treasurer
GREENCaSTLE COtNIMON COUNCIL
Regular Session
November 14. 1995
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The Greencastle Common Council met in regular session on Tuesday, November 14.
1995 at Tzouanakis intermediate School. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Mike
Harmless at 735 pm. On the call of the roll the following members were found to be present:
Councilor Mark Hammer, Councilor Charles Miles. Councilor Sue Murrav, Councilor Tom
Roach, and Councilor Mike Rokicki. Also present were City Engineer Chris Barnes; Citv
Attomev John Zeiner: Mavor -elect Nancv Michael. Councilors -elect Barr✓ Bavnard. Keith Green
and David Masten: and Clerk- Treasurer -elect Pamm Jones.
Public Petitions or Comments:
Mrs. Joy Marley, representing an infonnal group of citizens calling themselves
"GREENCaSTLE CONNECTIONS." presented thoughts whose goal "is to promote a positive
partnership between economic development and quality of life concerns within our communitv."
She urged that "bridges" rather than "walls" be built between neighborhoods. Mrs. Leslie
Hansen indicated that similar ideas have been shared among Park Board members. She
suggested a specific project: Along with airport expansion, build a recreational corridor pining
Big Walnut Sports Park and the J. C. Park.
Approval of Minutes:
Four sets of minutes had been distributed to the members: October 9 Executive Session.
October 10 Regular Session, October 17 Special Session and October 34 Special Session.
Councilor Rokicki moved approval of all four sets of minutes and Councilor Murray seconded
the motion. The minutes were approved on an aye unanimous vote.
Department Reports:
Written reports were received from all departments. All department heads made brief
comments regarding their reports. Fire Chief Mike O'Hair reported that the two new firefighters
took their PERF physical exams yesterday. Police Chief Jack Hanlon reported that the annual
Santa Clause parade is scheduled for I 1 am on Saturday, November 25th. At the suggestion of
Councilor Rokicki, Council approved this schedule by consensus. Street Commissioner Jim
Wright reported that all the 1995 street resurfacing has been completed and Cemetery
Superintendent Randy Robinson reported that blacking of cemetery roads is complete. Park 8z
Recreation Superintendent Curt Cooley reported that he and the Park Board are completing their
5 -year plan,
o Recommendations and Requests from Officers and Departments:
Ordinance No. 1995 -19, An Ordinance Adopting a Personnel Policy and Procedure
Manual for the City of Greencastle, was presented on first reading. The ordinance was read in
its entirety by Mayor Harmless. The Mayor then introduced Mr. Shawn Raver, the City's Boner
Scholar, who has been conferring with members of Council as well as City administration and
staff in the process of preparing the new manual. Mr. Raver distributed a fist of recent changes.
He and the Mayor indicated that the fully revised draft will be printed and distributed to Council
prior to the December 12th session. Final reading is anticipated at that session. Mayor Harmless
commented further, "Understand that this is a'living document,' that it will undergo more
changes." Councilor Murray moved approval on first reading. Councilor Roach seconded and
the motion carried on an aye unanimous vote.
Resolution No. 1995 -21, A Resolution Regarding the Establishment of the
Greencastle Southeast Economic Development Area, was presented to Council. Mr. Bill
Dory, Director of the Greencastle /Putnam County Development Center, briefed Council: The
"Area" includes the Old Zink _Mill property and the Old Industrial Park property; it excludes
Foxridge and nearly all other residential parcels. Councilor Rokicki moved to approve the
resolution and Councilor Roach seconded. The motion was passed on an aye unanimous vote.
Ordinance No. 1995 -13, An Ordinance Authorizing an Interlocal Agreement between
the City of Greencastle and the Town of Fillmore for Waste Water Treatment. (First
Reading) Also present for this discussion were Ms. Pam Kendall, President of the Fillmore
Town Board; Mr. Del Brewer, attorney representing the Town of Fillmore on this issue: and Mr.
Lam Wilson, attornev representing the City of Greencastle on this issue. John Zeiner indicated
that he is not participating in this issue. City Engineer Chris Barnes reported that the feasibility
of Fillmore being included as a Waste Water client was done as part of the planning for sewage
plant improvements. Mr. Barnes made these points: (1) The initial volume anticipated is 25,000
gai. /day (the equivalent of 33 homes), which is 1.=1 1 '0 of Greencastle Sewage Plant capacity; (2)
The maximum anticipated after twenty vears' growth is 75,000 gal /dav (the equivalent of 250
homes), which is 4 ° of the current plant's capacity; (3) A provision of the agreement will be
that Fillmore must conform to Greencastle's current standards and whenever Greencastle sets
more strict standards in the future, Fillmore is expected to do the same. Mr. Barnes' conclusion
was, "This development is good for Greencastle from both public health and business
standpoints providine we can buildup reserves toward future plant expansion."
A discussion of the timetable ensued. Ms. Kendall indicated that Fillmore has rending
lined up, but need to conclude this agreement in a timely fashion (approximately 90 days) or
they may lose some of it. Mr. Barnes estimated that the project could be completed within 13
months once the "paper work is done." There was also some discussion of the financial aspects
of the agreement. Mr. Wilson stated that "rate payer fees will include an amount for capital
recovery." Councilor Murray moved to table first reading of the ordinance and Councilor
Rokicki seconded the motion. Ordinance No. 1995 -18 was tabled on an ave unanimous vote.
Resolution No. 1995 -23, A Resolution Setting Project Priority (Greencastle
Redevelopment Commission), was presented to Council and read in its entirety by Mayor
Harmless. Three projects were listed with rank and Estimated cost blank: "Airport," "Capital
Drive Improvements" and "Fire Station." Mr. Dory updated the cost estimates: The runway
expansion is now estimated at S1.6 million; the water tine along Ballard Lane will add
approximately 5128,000; land acquisition costs may be higher than original estimates. after
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