HomeMy Public PortalAbout6/10/2008® City of Greencastle
City Hall
One North Locust Street, P.O. Box 607
Greencastle, Indiana 46135
765.653.9211
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Teresa P. Glenn
Clerk Treasurer
Greencastle Common Council
Regular Meeting
Minutes
June 10, 2008 6:00 P.M. Greencastle City Hall
I. Call to Order; Roll Call
A. Mayor Murray called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. Upon roll call by Clerk
Treasurer the following were present: John Lanie, Jinsie Bingham, Mark
Hammer, Adam Cohen, Note: Terry J. Smith arrived at 6:16 PM
Il. School Board Appointment Interviews
A. Due to the number of applicants whom have applied, Mayor Murray shared that
interviews will be conducted next Tuesday at 6:00 PM, however, since Mr.
Bruce Stinebrickner will be out off town at that time, he was invited by council to
have an interview at this time.
B. Bruce Stinebrickner was introduced and shared information about himself.
Each councilor was given an opportunity to ask Mr. Stinebrickner questions
® regarding his role as a member of the Greencastle Community School Board.
Mr. Stinebrickner thanked the Council for this opportunity to meet with them.
III. Public Petitions and Comments
A. None heard
IV. Special Requests
A. None heard
V. Department Reports
A. Mayor Murray asked department heads to share some of their experiences
;since the recent rainfall in excess of 7 ".
B. Cemetery — Ernie Phillips
C. City Engineer —
D. Fire Department — Bill Newgent
1. Chief Newgent shared his department has been busy working with other
agencies to assist with the flooding. He also shared that due to the recent
rain and roads washed out, 13 homes are unable to be reached for fire
protection on Dunbar Bridge Road.
E. Park and Recreation — Rod Weinschenk
F. Planner — Shannon Norman
G. Police Department —Tom Sutherlin
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1. Councilman Terry J. Smith asked Chief Sutherlin regarding a complaint
about motor scooters on city streets. Chief Sutherlin reported these are not
street legal and advised to call dispatch when this occurs.
H. Street Department— Paul Wilson
1. Paul Wilson reported his department has been very busy with the recent
rainfall.
2. Mayor Murray shared homeowners in Greencastle on the list of
communities approved to purchase flood insurance.
I. Wastewater Department — George Russell
1. George Russell spoke regarding wastewater issues over the past weekend.
Collection system overflowed several times in various areas. Ask citizens
to do what they can to adhere to the 1/1 Policy. This will help them with many
issues of water in their basements. Pre -bid meeting today on North
Jackson Street Lift station. Bids expected to be in prior to next week's
board of works meeting.
J. Water Works —Ed Phillips
K. City Attorney - Laurie Robertson Hardwick
VI. Approval of Minutes
A. Regular Meeting May 13, 2008
1. Motion to approve by John Lanie, second by Jinsie Bingham, unanimous
approval.
VII. Old Business
A. Ordinance 2008 -7 — An Ordinance Replacing Section 8 -48 Of The Greencastle
City Code Regarding The Lease Of Space For Construction Vehicles And
Dumpsters, Second Reading
1. Motion by Mark Hammer to approve, second by Terry J. Smith, unanimous
approval.
B. Ordinance 2008 -8 — An Ordinance Replacing Chapter 9 Of The Greencastle
City Code Regarding Municipally Owned Utilities, Second Reading
1. Motion by John Lanie to approve, second by Mark Hammer, unanimous
approval.
C. Ordinance 2008 -9 — An Ordinance Creating Chapter 9, Article 7 Of The
Greencastle City Code Regarding The Municipal Separate Storm Sewer
System, Second Reading
1. Motion by Adam Cohen to approve, Terry J. Smith second, unanimous
approval.
D. Ordinance 2008 -10 —An Ordinance Approving The Vacation Of Avenue G In
The City Of Greencastle, Putnam County, Indiana, Second Reading
1. Motion by Adam Cohen to approve on second reading, second by John
Lanie, unanimous approval.
VIII. New Business
A. Resolution 2008 -5 — A Resolution Approving The Amendment of the
Downtown Economic Development Area By the Greencastle Redevelopment
Commission
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1. Mayor Murray read this Resolution in its entirety. Economic Development
Director Bill Dory present for this Resolution. Expansion of the downtown
TIF district has been something that has been discussed. With passage of
HB 1001 and the changes to TIF district expansion in 2007 we are required
to do this expansion prior to July 1, 2008. All taxing entities have been
contacted regarding this expansion.
a. Motion by Adam Cohen to approve, second by John Lanie,
unanimous approval.
B. Resolution 2008 -6 — A Resolution Authorizing Funding Of The
Greencastle /Putnam County Development Center From Industrial Development
Funds
Mayor Murray read this resolution in its entirety.
a. Motion by Jinsie Bingham to approve, seconded by Terry J.
Smith, unanimous approval.
IX. Approval of City Claims
A. Motion by Mark Hammer to approve claims as presented, second by John
Lanie, unanimous approval.
X. Reports
A. Mayor's Report
1. Mayor Murray shared Chamber of Commerce would like to do something
with signs at each entrance to the city. Chamber is working with INDOT
and a designer and will need to raise $14,000 to have these signs made.
• Mayor Murray shared a copy of the design.
2. 4' of July will happen on Friday, July 4, 2008 with fireworks at dusk.
B. Clerk- Treasurer's Report
C. Councilors
1. Mark Hammer shared he has had complaints regarding ATV's and noise in
his neighborhood and on the streets.
2. Jinsie Bingham wanted to thank Ella Marie Torr and John Robertson for
their time in planting flowers at the Cemetery.
3. Adam Cohen reported that Big Walnut Sports Park looks really nice with the
recent upgrades in the roadway and flower plantings.
XI. Adjournment
A. Motion by Mark Hammer to adjourn at 7:37 PM, second by Jinsie Bingham,
unanimous approval.
Susan V. Murray, Mayor
ATTEST:
Teresa P. Glenn, Clerk Treasurer
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