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HomeMy Public PortalAbout6/08/1993" GREENCASTLE COMMON COUNCIL Regular Session June 8, 1993 The Greencastle Common Council met in regular session on Tuesday, June 8, 1993 at 7:30 p.m. at Tzouanakis Intermediate School. 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 Engineer Joe Woody and City Attorney John Zeiner. Public Petitions and Comments: Mr. Young, Attorney for Indiana Asbury Towers United Methodist Home, Inc was present to inform Council of the intent to file petition for the vacation of certain right -of -way at the site of the expansion. He noted that he will appear before the Plan Commission on June 28 and then before Council on July 13. Thelma Buingardner requested assistance with dust control at the Foxridge I construction site. Mr. Wright is to work with the contractor concerning the dust. Mr. Woody noted that within two weeks the construction should be complete and the road repaired. Mr. James Phipps and Mrs. Barbara Lane of the Putnam County Humane Society made a presentation to Council concerning the request for assistance in funding an animal control officer. Mr. Phipps noted that the annual operating budget at the new site could be as much as $100,000.00 if it is to include trained animal control officers. The Humane Society is requesting a contract amount of $1.9,500.00 from the City of Greencastle and differing amounts from the other incorporated areas, in addition to a request for funds from Putnam County. He noted that if not enough funds are contracted the facility would be an intake facility only. Council requested that Mr. Wright and Chief Hanlon review the actual animal control costs presently incurred by the city and report back. Approval or Minutes: is The minutes of the May 11 regular session were distributed to Council. Councilor Murray moved to approve the minutes. This motion was seconded by Councilor Roach and was carried by an aye unanimous vole. Department Reports: In addition to monthly statistical reports the following comments were made. Councilor Murray asked that the Police Department remind the public of the curfew for young people now that school is out for the summer. Chief White reported that four volunteer firefighters did not complete the training requirements and were no longer part of the force. They have replaced with four new volunteers. Mr. Wright reported that he now has two employees trained in hazardous material clean -up. Stan Lambert presented a complete park report which included the request for the financing of the activity building. Councilor Roach moved to advertise a public hearing for the additional appropriation from the Cumulative Capital Improvement Fund for the construction of the activity building. Councilor Murray seconded the motion and it was carried by an aye unanimous vote. Further discussion occurred concerning allowing city employees to use the city pool. Councilor Roach moved to give full time city employees and their dependents free daily admission to the city pool with a July 13 confirming resolution retroactive to the date of ratification by the Board of Park Commissioners. This motion was seconded by Councilor Culbert and was carried by an aye unanimous vote. Mr. Woody reported that the lead concern in the city is found to be affecting homes built in 1986 and after. Homes with yellow brass fixtures. The city will be providing a public education system through the local media; develop corrosion control alternatives and deliver a report to the state by July 1st and recheck at six month intervals. " Mr. Woody also noted that he had met with Councilor Roach and the Weddells and will be sending recommendation to Matt Headley, Attorney for the Zoning Board. Mr. Zeiner reported that the city reduced the amount owing from McClure Oil concerning the sewer line extension and settled the pending litigation. McClure Oil will be forwarding the balance of their portion of the project. He also noted that TCI Telecommunications has delivered their annual report. CC 6/8/93 2 ® Recommendations and Requests from Officers and Departments: Resolution 1993 -10, A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Greencastle, Indiana .Amending Resolution 1993 -5 Establishing a Cumulative Fire Equipment Fund, was presented to Council and read in its entirety by Mayor Harmless. Councilor Roach moved to approve Resolution 1993 -10 as presented. This motion was seconded by Councilor Calbert and was carried by an aye unanimous vote. Mayor Harmless declared Resolution 1993 -10 to have been passed and adopted this date. Resolution 1993 -11, A Resolution of the Common Council, Greencastle, Indiana Regarding the Establishment of the Greencastle Southeast Economic Development Area, was presented to Council and read in its entirety by Mayor Harmless. Mayor Harmless noted that the Foxridge area had been removed from the TIF district. Councilor Rokicki asked for a map showing the designated area. Councilor Murray moved to approve Resolution 1993 -11 as presented. Councilor Miles seconded the motion and it was carried by an aye unanimous vote. Mayor Harmless declared Resolution 1993 -11 to have been passed and adopted. Resolution 1.993 -12, A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Greencastle, Indiana, Declaration of Official Intent to Reimburse Expenditures. Sewage Works System, was presented to Council and was read in its entirety by Mayor Harmless. Councilor Murray moved to approve Resolution 1993 -12 as presented. Discussion ensued concerning the engineering contract with Bonar & Associates. Councilor Calbert noted that he understands the process of quality based selection and negotiations, however, a bidding process may have saved the city some money. On call for the question the following vote was recorded: AYES: Councilors Murray, Miles, Roach, Rokicki; NAYS: Councilor Calbert- Mayor Harmless declared Resolution 1993 -12 to have been passed and ® adopted this date. Resolution 1993 -13, A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Greencastle, Declaration of Official Intent to Reimburse Expenditures -Water Works System, was presented to Council and read in its entirety by Mayor Harmless. Councilor Rokicki moved to approve Resolution 1993 -13 as presented. This motion was seconded by Councilor Miles and was carried by an aye unanimous vote. Mayor Harmless declared Resolution 1993 -13 to have been passed and adopted this date. Ordinance 1993 -4, An Ordinance Amending Section 443 -25 of the Greencastle City Code - Schedule of Reserved Parking Spaces, was presented to Council and read in its entirety by Mayor Harmless. After discussion, Councilor Murray moved to approve Ordinance 1993 -4. This motion was seconded by Councilor Calbert and was carried by an aye unanimous vole. Mayor Harmless declared Ordinance 1993 -4 to have been passed on first reading. Council Reports and Comments: Discussion ensued in regards to the publishing of the Open Container Ordinance 1992 -24. Councilor Roach expressed concerns about enforcement. Councilor Murray moved to instruct the clerk - treasurer to publish the ordinance. This motion was seconded by Councilor Miles and was carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilors Murray, Miles, Rokicki, Calbert; NAYS: Councilor Roach. Concerning special meetings for budget adoption, the following meeting dates were suggested; July 13 regular session, July 27 special session, August 19 regular session, August 26 special session. With no further business, Councilor Calbert moved for adjournment. his motion was seconded by Councilor Miles, was carried by an aye unanimous vot , and t e race 'ng was adjourned at 9:56 p.m. • Michael M. Harmless, Mayor TTES, / Juc ith Berry, C, Clerk- ea. rer