HomeMy Public PortalAbout2/12/2008Citv of Greencastle
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One North Locust Street, P.O. Box 607
Greencastle, Indiana 46135
765.653.9211
tglenn@cityofg�encastle.com
Teresa P. Glenn
Clerk Treasurer
Greencastle Common Council Minutes
February 12, 2008 7:00 P.M. Greencastle City Hall
Call to Order; Roll Call
A. Mayor Murray called the meeting to order at 7:03 PM; upon roll call the
following councilors were found to be present: Terry J. Smith, Mark Hammer,
and John Lanie. Adam Cohen absent. Jinsie Bingham arrived at 7:28 PM
Public Petitions and Comments
A. None heard.
III. Special Presentation — Postponed due to weather.
A. Mayor Murray announced that we will schedule a Town Hall Meeting for next
Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at 6:00 PM and will have Ann Cottingim from IACT
to speak at that time. (date changed due to conflict with TACT)
B. Indiana Associations of Cities and Towns
0 1. Implications of the property tax bills now in front of the Legislature and the
effect on local government.
IV. Department Reports
A. Cemetery — Ernie Phillips
B. City Engineer —
C. Fire Department — Bill Newgent
D. Park and Recreation — Rod Weinschenk
1. Rod Weinschenk asked to add to his report about the Lego Maniac event
held on Sunday, February 10, 2008. He thanked the media for the front
page coverage.
E. Planner —Shannon Norman
F. Police Department — Tom Sutherlin
G. Street Department — Paul Wilson
H. Wastewater Department — George Russell
1. George Russell spoke on the North Jackson Lift Station and the issues
being encountered at this time. Very timely schedule to fix this issue. Hope
to go to bid in the next couple weeks on this.
I. Water Works — Ed Phillips
1. Ed Phillips spoke regarding the water leak on 231 North near the site of the
Veterinary Clinic and expect it to be fixed tomorrow if the weather is
cooperative.
® J. City Attorney - Laurie Robertson Hardwick
V. Approval of Minutes
A. Regular Meeting January 8, 2008
B. Special Session January 24, 2008
C. Special Session January 29, 2008
1. With change of "supers" to Superintendents, Mark Hammer made a motion
to approve, second by John Lanie, unanimous approval.
VI. Approval of City Claims
A. Motion by Mark Hammer to approve claims as presented, second by John
Lanie, unanimous approval.
VII. Old Business
A. Ordinance 2008 -1, An Ordinance Amending The Text Of The City Of
Greencastle, Indiana Zoning Ordinance,
1. Motion by Mark Hammer to approve
Smith, unanimous approval.
Second Reading
on second reading, second by Terry J.
VIII. New Business
A. Ordinance 2008 -2, An Ordinance Amending Ordinance 2007 -12, An Ordinance
Establishing the Size of the Departments of City Government of the City of
Greencastle, Indiana, Fixing Salaries for the Employees of Such Departments
and Fixing the Salaries of Certain Other Appointed Officials for the Year 2008.,
First Reading
1. Mayor Murray read the above ordinance in its entirety, commented on the
various changes, and need to make these changes. Mark Hammer asked
for methodology for changes in the Utility department. Mayor Murray
shared that after receiving information from TACT many communities are
moving to one utility superintendent as opposed to two separate positions.
As well as giving current employees opportunity to move to positions of
more responsibility; retaining current employees. Terry J. Smith asked if
current employees who have licenses would be compensated accordingly.
Mayor Murray shared that this information is being compiled and will be
presented to Board of Works.
a. Motion by John Lanie to approve on first reading, second by Terry
J. Smith, unanimous approval.
B. Resolution 2008 -1, A Resolution Authorizing A Temporary Loan From The
Rainy Day Fund To The Park Non - Reverting Capital Fund
1. Mayor Murray read this resolution in its entirety.
a. Motion by Mark Hammer to adopt Resolution 2008 -1, second by
John Lanie, unanimous approval.
IX. Reports
A. Mayor's Report
1. Reported that we will try again to send packets electronically.
B. Clerk- Treasurer's Report
1. Reported still waiting for budget approval.
C. Councilors
1. John Lanie reported on Park Board meeting, attendance was good and was Is
a good meeting.
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2. Mark Hammer asked regarding metal plates on North Jackson and issue
with this. Mayor Murray shared that there is ongoing conversation with
Midwest Trenchless and hope to hear from them with a resolution to fix this
problem.
3. Terry J. Smith shared he took a tour of the new County Emergency Center
and was voted in as president.
4. Jinsie Bingham shared she attended the Cemetery Board meeting and
enjoyed the meeting.
X. Adjournment
A. Motion by John Lanie, second by Jinsie Bingham to adjourn at 7:50 PM,
unanimous approval.
Susan V. Murray, Mayor
ATTEST:
Teresa P. Glenn, Clerk Treasurer
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