HomeMy Public PortalAbout12/13/1994S GREENCASTLE COMMON COUNCIL
Regular Session
December 13, 1994
The Greencastle Common Council met in regular session on Tuesday, December 13, 1994 at
Tzouanakis Intermediate School. The called to order at 7:35 p.m. by Mayor Harmless. On call of the roll
the following members were shown to be present: Councilor Tom Roach, Councilor Jerry Calbert, Councilor
Sue Murray, Councilor Charles Miles, Councilor Mike Rokicki. Also present were City Attorney John Zeiner
and City Engineer Chris Barnes.
Public Petitions and Comments:
DePauw student Carnise Johnso, representative from the Association of African-American Students,
requested permission to close College Street on January 16, 1995 for a march in honor of Martin Luther
King Jr.. Councilor Rokicki motioned to have the students work with Chief Hanlon and Street Commissioner
Jim Wright to establish a safe route. This motion was seconded by Councilor Calbert and was carried by
an aye unanimous vote.
Bob Breese asked when the roots in the line near his property would be cleared. Mrs. Nichols
noted that she is working on the problem.
Approval of Minutes:
The minutes of November 15, Board of Finance November 15, November 21 and December 3 were
distributed to Council. Councilor Murray moved to approve the minutes as presented. This motion was
seconded by Councilor Rokicki and was carried by an aye unanimous vote.
Department Reports:
In addition to monthly statistical reports the following comments were presented.
Chief O'Hair noted a concern about the visibilitv of house numbers. Discussion ensued with
• Councilor Rokicki commenting that if residents are required to display standardized house numbers then
businesses should also be included that in legislation.
The following letter was read into the record by Mayor Harmless.
November 27, 1994
Ms. Judith Beny
Clerk- Treasurer
City of Greencastle
City Nall
Greencastle, Indiana 46135
Dear Ms. Berry:
On behalf of the residents of Anderson Street, I am writing to thank the City of
Greencastle for the repair of curbs, the replacement on water lines, and the resurfacing of
the street between Bloomington and Wood.
We are pleased that the weather held out so that all of these projects could be
completed before Thanksgiving.
Please extend a special thanks to Leon Phillips and his crew at the Water
Department and, especially, to Jim Wright and his staff at the Street Department. We are
delighted with the results of their work.
If possible, I would appreciate your reading this brief, but sincere note of thanks
into the record at the December City Council Meeting.
Sincerely,
® Robert P. Sedlack
533 Anderson Street
Greencastle, Indiana 46135
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was the consensus of Council to begin financial investigation of the purchase and to reconvene the Fire
Department Committee established in 1993.
Resolution 1994 -24, A Resolution Authorizing Interiocal Agreement with Putnam County for
Maintenance of Bridges, was presented and read in its entirety by Mayor Harmless. Council requested that
an item (d.) be added to indicate that the County be responsible for inspection of both intermediate and
large category bridges. Councilor Rokicki moved to approve Resolution 1994 -24 as amended to include
item (d.). This motion was seconded by Councilor Murray and was carried by an aye unanimous vote.
Mayor Harmless declared Resolution 1994 -24 to have been passed and adopted this date.
Council Reports and Comments:
Councilor Rokicki moved to approve the 1995 City Holiday Schedule as presented by the Mayor.
This motion was seconded by Councilor Calbert and was carried by an aye unanimous vote.
Councilor Roach went on record to condemn the recruiting ad of the National Guard printed in the
Banner Graphic that stated wanting part time snipers.
With no further business, Councilor Murray moved for adjournment. This motion was seconded by
Councilor Miles, was carried by an aye unanimous vote, and the meetin wass adj / ourne at 10:00 p.m.
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Michael M. Harmless, Mayor
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