HomeMy Public PortalAbout1/24/2008 specialCity of Greencastle
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One North Locust Street, P.O. Box 607
Greencastle, Indiana 46135
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Teresa P. Glenn
Clerk Treasurer
Greencastle Common Council Minutes
Council Retreat
Special Session
January 24, 2008 6:30 P.M. Greencastle City Hall
Call to Order; Roll Call at 6:35 PM
A. All present
II. New Business
A. Focus the Nation Endorsement
1. Mayor Murray spoke regarding the request to support this initiative. Council
was presented with Resolution 2008 -1.
a. Resolution 2008 -1 - A Resolution of the Common Council of the
City of Greencastle supporting Focus the Nation Initiative.
i. Mayor Murray read this Resolution in its entirety. Mark
Hammer spoke regarding the importance of supporting this
initiative as it brings together others to discuss this
important issue. He shared his concern that is it the
business of this council to pass a resolution of this kind.
Steps outside the boundaries of what this council's
jurisdiction is. Mayor Murray reiterated this is not changing
policy or making policy it is simply supporting the efforts to
begin dialog regarding the issue of global warming. Adam
Cohen shared he agrees with Mayor Murray this is
important. Motion by Adam Cohen to adopt this resolution
as presented, second by John Lanie, 4 ayes, 1 nay (Mark
Hammer) motion carried.
B. Change in date for second Council Retreat
1. Mayor Murray asked to change the next retreat date and asked Council for
feedback. Next meeting set for January 29 at 6:30 PM.
C. Council Appointments for Redevelopment Commission
1. Jim Ruark and Steve Gauly currently serving. John Lanie spoke with both
and both are willing to serve another term, John Lanie motion to appoint
same, second Mark Hammer, unanimous approval.
D. Other Business
III. Department Head Updates
A. Fire Department — Bill Newgent — 6:45 PM
1. Chief Newgent presented his end of the year report for 2007 and reviewed
items in his report. Chief Newgent updated Council on status of aerial truck
and asked for council's approval to move ahead on the purchase of new
truck. Council agreed to allow Chief Newgent to get bids and start the
process. Chief Newgent presented Council with information on construction •
and site of new training site. Discussion.
B. Planner — Shannon Norman — 7:15 PM
1. Shannon Norman presented her report for 2007 and goals for 2008.
Norman answered questions regarding her goal to address unsafe
buildings. Jinsie Bingham asked for minutes from BZA, Plan Commission
and Tech Review be emailed to Council. Norman updated council on IVY
Tech project.
C. Police Department — Tom Sutherlin — 7:45 PM
1. Chief Tom Sutherlin presented his report. He also shared update on
vehicle take home policy with new Council. Chief Sutherlin shared with
Council data regarding his staff and various duties of his office. Chief
Sutherlin discussed his goals for 2008. Discussion regarding upcoming
"Active Shooter" Training. Specialized training EMT, Sex Crimes, Cell
Phone Information Retrieval. Chief Sutherlin will be working with Laurie
Hardwick to revise the SOP, Standard Operating Procedures, and present
to Council by July 1, 2008. Goal to continue proactive communication with
local schools with officers on campus as a positive factor to students. Car
Seat Fitting Station Program which is a fully donation funded program
allowing GPD to provide car seats to individuals who qualify. This program
also allows GPD to instruct families on proper installation and restraining of
their child in seats. Question from Jinsie Bingham regarding AED's in patrol
cars. Chief Sutherlin stated that currently we have 2 trained officers who
carry them in their vehicles. Question: How many officers on shift at a
time? Anywhere from 2 — 3 assigned per shift. What is required to become
a reserve officer? We ask that these individuals pass the agility test and go
through an interview. Updated Council regarding smoking ban and that
today 4 citations were issued, 3 to patrons and 1 to owner at Moores' Bar.
D. Park Department — Rod Weinschenk — 8:15 PM
1. Rod Weinschenk presented his 2008 goals. Present for this presentation
were members of the Park Board; John Hennette, Barb Bryan, Kara
Thomas, Tim Trigg, and Russ Evans. Rod highlighted items of concerns
and reviewed new goals for 2008.
IV. Adjournment
A. Meeting was adjourned at 9:00 PM motion by Jinsie Bingham, second by Terry
J. Smith, unanimous approval.
Susan V. Murray, Mayor
ATTEST:
Teresa P. Glenn, Clerk Treasurer •
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