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HomeMy Public PortalAbout8/12/2008City of Greencastle City Hall One North Locust Street, P.O. Box 607 Greencastle, Indiana 46135 765.653.9211 t2ienn@cityof�Treencastic.com Teresa P. Glenn Clerk Treasurer Greencastle Common Council Regular Meeting Minutes August 12, 2008 7:00 P.M. Greencastle City Hall Call to Order; Roll Call A. Mayor Murray called meeting to order at 7:00 PM, present; absent; Terry J. Smith Il. Public Petitions and Comments III. Special Requests A. Street Closure 1. Visitors and Convention Bureau, Chalk Art Bash a. Karla Lawson present with this request. Expecting over 100 participants. Money raised stays locally. Asking to extend from Washington to Columbia including City parking lot. Will speak with local businesses. Motion by Adam Cohen to approve street closure request, second by John Lanie, unanimous approval. 2. Main Street August 26 Destination Downtown with DePauw University a. Julia Arnold present for this request. North and East side of the Square will be closed off for this event. Motion by Mark Hammer to approve this request, second by Jinsie Bingham, unanimous approval. B. Noise Ordinance Waiver 1. Elks — Danny Wallace a. August 23, 2008 5:00 pm to Midnight i. Danny Wallace present for this request. Open to public with all proceeds going to the American Cancer Society. Motion by John Lanie to approve this request, second by Mark Hammer, Adam Cohen asked Attorney Laurie Hardwick for clarification of what Noise Ordinance is, unanimous approval. IV. Department Reports A. Cemetery — Ernie Phillips 1. Update on Columbarium; installed 2 weeks ago. B. Engineer — C. Fire Department — Bill Newgent D. Park and Recreation — Rod Weinschenk 1. Thanked various departments for their help during the recent storm damage; Brad Phillips, Bill Newgent and Ernie Phillips for their departments assistance. Rod and Tom thanked Linda Merkle, National Night Out Event and all the organizations that helped with the success of this program. E. Planner — Shannon Norman 1. Update on scanning of maps; complete as of today. 15,000 scans to date thanks to the summer interns. Mayor Murray spoke about the Community Summit held today and thanked Shannon for her involvement in this event. Mark Hammer asked about College Corner; nothing to update. Norman shared information about intern Michael Smiley's Robe -Ann Alternative Drainage Projects. F. Police Department — Tom Sutherlin G. Street Department — Brad Phillips 1. Brad Philiips shared as of today, 144 dump truck loads have been removed with 45 truck loads chipped up. Thanked all departments for their help during this time. H. Wastewater Department — George Russell 1. Adam Cohen asked George to speak regarding water loss. Russell shared his department is still looking into this issue. I. Water Works — Ed Phillips J. City Attorney - Laurie Robertson Hardwick 1. Laurie read Noise Ordinance for council and audience. Laurie shared her research regarding use of golf carts. ATV and other off road vehicles are not allowed unless council chooses to do so. Low speed vehicles (ex. electric cars) are addressed under Indiana Statute and are generally allowed, they are usually licensed. Slow moving vehicles normally do not go over 25 mph, typically golf carts. Amber lights, slow moving vehicle emblem, red flag etc, required for those types of vehicles to be allowed on streets. All vehicles must be registered with BMV, official opinion of the Attorney General. V. Approval of Minutes A. Regular Meeting July 8, 2008 1. Motion by Mark Hammer to approve as presented, second by John Lanie, unanimous approval. VI. Old Business A. Ordinance 2008 — 11 — An Ordinance Amending Ordinance 2000 -4, An Ordinance Designating Stop Intersections, Second Reading 1. Motion by 10:47 AM Mark Hammer, second by Jinsie Bingham, unanimous approval. VII. New Business A. Special Council Meeting August 28, 2008 at 5:30 PM 1. 2009 Budget Discussion — Mayor Murray asked that each department supervisor meet with their liaison prior to this date. Page 2 of 3 VIII. Approval of City Claims A. Motion by Mark Hammer to approve claims as presented, second by John ® Lanie, unanimous approval. • • IX. Reports A. Mayor's Report 1. Shared with Council that videographer will be in town tomorrow. B. Clerk- Treasurer's Report 1. Shared Auditor's Exit Interview will be tomorrow at 3:00 PM C. Councilors X. Adjournment A. Motion by Adam Cohen, second by Mark Hammer at 7:58 PM, unanimous approval. Susan V. Murray, Mayor ATTEST: Teresa P. Glenn. Clerk Treasurer Page 3 of 3