HomeMy Public PortalAbout2/23/1993 specialGREENCASTLE COMMON COUNCIL
ID Special Session
February 23, 1993
The Greencastle Common Council met in special session Tuesday, February 23, 1993 at 6:00
p.m. at the Greencastle Middle School. On call of the roll the following members were shown to be
present: Councilor Tom roach, Councilor Jerry Calberl, Councilor Sue Murray, Councilor Charles
Miles, Councilor Mike Rokicki. Also present were City Attorney John Zeiner and City Engineer Joe
Woody.
Public Petitions and Comments:
Lois Stuart appeared before Council concerning Resolution 1993 -4, slating she would like
Foxridge to remain residential and felt that no more industry is needed in Foxridge.
Approval of Minutes:
The minutes of the Public Hearing of February 9 were presented to Council. Councilor
Murray moved to approve the minutes. This motion was seconded by Councilor Miles and was
carried by an aye unanimous vote.
Recommendations and Requests from Officers and Departments:
Resolution 1993 -6, An Inducement Resolution for Economic Development Bonds to Indiana
Asbury Towers United Methodist Home, Inc. was presented and read in its entirety by Mayor
Harmless. Attorney James Harvey Young and Dick Sunkel were present to answer questions
concerning the project. It was noted that both the Economic Development Commission and the Plan
Commission passed unanimously in favor of the project. Discussion ensued concerning the types of
jobs, the time line of the expansion, parking issues, and the use of Economic Development Bonds.
Councilor Murray moved to approve Resolution 1993 -6 as presented. This motion was seconded by
Councilor Calbert and was carried by an aye unanimous vote. Mayor Harmless declared Resolution
1993 -6 to have been passed and adopted this date.
Concerning the proposed sewer capital improvement plan, Joe Woody presented an overview
of the projects involved. He noted that he has reviewed the capital improvement studies that were
distributed last October and the projects for discussion now are considered immediate need.
Comments and questions were directed about the lift station upgrades, the south side interceptor, and
inflow remediation.
Charlene Nichols indicated that she feels lift station improvements are a priority. How
projected costs were determined was also discussed, as well as, fixed asset projects and
operations/ maintenance projects. Councilor Roach asked about the sixteen (16) areas identified
within the city that have not yet been hooked into the sewer system.
Mr. Woody then presented an overview of the water capital improvement plan. Mrs.
Bumgardner asked if water and sewer lines would be constructed at the same time in Foxridge.
Mayor Harmless responded that it is a timing issue; that water and sewer lines must be located a
certain distance apart and Leon Phillips noted that the water lines would not be put in the middle of
the street. Mr. Phillips explained that the water plant was built in 1959 and although it has been
maintained, it is still antiquated. Mayor Harmless suggested that Council tour the wastewater
treatment facility and the water plant.
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Councilor Rokicki expressed the concern about proposing $G million dollars in capital
improvements financed by rate increases at the same time as dedicating a portion of CEDIT revenue
to assist in the financing of the county jail project. He also mentioned the use of part of the
Industrial Development Fund and expressed more information concerning finance before making a
decision. Councilor Murray indicated that the Industrial Development Fund would not nearly fund
all that is proposed and that there are several issues to consider.
Councilor Murray reported that representatives from County government would like to meet
with the Council to discuss the possibility of cooperative services. Discussion ensued about such
meeting being open to the public. Councilor Murray indicated that such meeting could occur with
a subcommittee of Council.
With no further business, Councilor Murray moved for adjournment. This motion was
seconded by Councilor Roach, was carried by an aye unanimous vote, and the meeting was adjourned
at 8:15 p.m..
ichael . Harmless, Mayor
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