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HomeMy Public PortalAbout6/10/2008® City of Greencastle City Hall One North Locust Street, P.O. Box 607 Greencastle, Indiana 46135 765.653.9211 tylenn(a�.cityof�, 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 0 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 El Page 2 of 3 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 Page 3 of 3