HomeMy Public PortalAbout3/09/1993GREENCASTLE COMMON COUNCIL
O Regular Session
March 9, 1993
The Greencastle Common Council met in regular session on Tuesday, March 9, 1993 at 7:30
p.m. at Tzouanakis Intermediate School. On call of the roll the following members were shown to be
present: Councilor Jerry Calbert, Councilor Sue Murray, Councilor Charles Miles, Councilor Mike
Rokicki. City Attorney John Zeiner and City Engineer Joe Woody were also present.
Public Petitions and Comments: Mr. Bob Albright addressed the Council with the concern for the
amount of litter on Indianapolis Road. He continued that the much of the litter comes from fast food
restaurants and could the Mayor request assistance from those restaurants in promoting the proper
disposal of litter. Councilor Rokicki noted that drive through receptacles might be one method of
reducing the impact of the problem.
Mrs. Patty Harmless, representing the Greencastle Civic League announced the dates of the
Annual Spring Clean -up Week to be April 12 -17. She requested Council approval for the city wide
volunteer clean -up activity. Councilor Murray moved to approve the request. This motion was
seconded by Councilor Miles and was carried by an aye unanimous vote.
Department Reports: In addition to the monthly statistical reports the following comments were
presented.
Chief Hanlon reported that the new police car is ready for light installation and pick up.
Chief White reported that the Seagrave has been repaired and that the Delta Theta Tau
® Sorority will be sponsoring a chili supper with the proceeds to go to the fire department. the sorority
has also given to the department a dalmatian puppy named "Sparky"
Mr. Jim Wright distributed a cost proposal for the installation of a flashing school zone light
at the intersection of First Street and the Veterans Memorial Highway.
Councilor Tom Roach entered the meeting at this time.
Mr. Joe Woody reported that he has the city streets on autocad and is working on the water
and sewer lines. He also reported that he has passed the P.E. exam and will receive license as a
Professional Engineer.
Concerning Weddell Logging Mr. Zeiner reported that Weddell is to provide further
information. Concerning the County participation for Albin Pond Road, Mr. Zeiner noted that the
County Attorney indicated that the County Cumulative Bridge Fund has not been used for culverts
under 20 feet. Mr. Woody noted he is researching the city - county boundary in the area.
Recommendations and Requests from Officers and Departments:
Resolution 1993 -4, A Resolution Approving a Declaratory Resolution and Economic
Development Plan of the Redevelopment Commission of Greencastle Indiana, Dated January 22,
1993, and Approving Order of the Greencastle Plan Commission, Dated January 25, 1993, was
presented to Council and read in its entirety by Mr. Zeiner. Councilor Calbert asked if the Foxridge
area was included in the TIF allocation area. Mayor Harmless staled that Foxridge was included not
to capture assessed value increment, but rather to available the area of TIF revenues. Councilor
Calbert continued that he did not feel the improvements in Foxridge should be funded by TIF
• revenues. Ms. Karen Arland, Ice Miller Donadio & Ryan, indicated that the Common Council had
the authority to recommend to the Redevelopment Commission to change the allocation area. Further
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• discussion ensued concerning the sewer improvements on SR231 south, labeled Foxridge III; the
impact of placing residential districts in a TIF allocation area; and the note that the area excluded at
this point could in the future be amended back in. Councilor Calbert requested that the resolution
be amended to recommend to the Redevelopment Commission the exclusion of Foxridge from the
allocation area. Councilor Murray then moved to approve Resolution 1.993 -4 as amended. Councilor
Calbert seconded the motion. Councilor Murray then read into the minutes a letter from the
Greencastle /Putnam County Development Center supporting TIF as an economic development tool.
Dr. Renz, Superintendent of the Greencastle School Corporation also read into the minutes his letter
expressing the concern for the impact of TIF on the school corporation. See attachments. The
motion to approve as amended then passed with an aye unanimous vote. Mayor Harmless declared
Resolution 1993 -4 to have been passed and adopted this date.
Discussion then occurred concerning Water Department Capital Improvements. The following
items were decided priorities: New Treatment Facility, Transmission Main from Plant to Liberty
Street, Hydrant Replacement, and Frazier Street Water Loop. The intended funding source was
suggested to be a water revenue bond issue. Councilor Roach then moved to authorize Mr. Woody
to begin negotiations for a proposal for design engineering services concerning the above water
improvement projects. This motion wa seconded by Councilor Rokicki and was carried by an aye
unanimous vote.
Discussion then occurred concerning Wastewater Treatment Capital Improvements. The
following items were decided priorities: Foxridge II Sewer Extension Project, Foxridge III Sewer
Extension Project, Lift Stations, and Comminulor . The intended funding source was suggested to
be a sewer revenue bond issue and grant application to the Community Focus Fund Program through
the Indiana Department of Commerce. It was noted that further discussion of funding would occur
• after the grant application process. Councilor Murray then moved to authorize Mr. Woody to begin
negotiations for a proposal for design engineering services concerning the above sewer improvement
projects. This motion was seconded by Councilor Roach. On call for the question the motion was
carried by the following vote: AYES - Councilors Murray, Roach, Rokicki, Miles; Nays - Councilor
Calbert.
Councilor Calbert reported on the Fire Department Capital Equipment Committee indicating
that the rescue vehicle was identified as the first priority. With the funds having been appropriated
in the 1993 budget and a lease purchase agreement funded by the fire protection contract payments
from Greencastle Township, he noted the intent of the Fire Department and the Board of Works to
order the rescue vehicle for delivery at the end of 1993. He continued that Greencastle Township has
also pledged the proceeds from their Cumulative Fire Equipment Fund toward the purchase of a new
pumper in three to five years. He asked that Council consider establishing a Cumulative Fire
Equipment Fund at a level equal the amount being set aside by the township. He noted that the city's
Fund is within the maximum levy and would not represent an additional tax rate, only the ability to
accumulate the revenues toward the purchase of the pumper. It was the consensus of Council to
advertise a public hearing for the establishment of the fund and to address it at the April meeting.
With no further business, Councilor Murray moved for ad'ournment, This motion was
seconded by Councilor Calbert, was carried by an aye unanimous Ir and hem e[ing was adjourned
at 10:00 p.m.
Michael M. Harmless, Mayor
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• dill Berry, I MC, Clerk -Tr a urer