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Regular Session
October 13, 1993
The Greencastle Common Council met in regular session on Tuesday, October 13, 1993 . at
Tzouanakis Intermediate School at 7:35 p.m. 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.
Mayor Harmless noted that the Zinc Mill has been identified as having environmental and
safety concerns and that unauthorized persons, especially children, slay out of the area.
Approval of Minutes:
The minutes of September 14 regular session were distributed to Council. Councilor Roach
moved for approval. This motion was seconded by Councilor Murray and was carried by an aye
unanimous vote.
Department Reports:
The following comments were made in addition to the monthly statistical reports.
Chief Hanlon noted that the MADD organization from Terre Haute gave the Police
Department an additional Alco- Sensor.
® Chief White reported that David Varvel will be retiring from the Fire Department as of
October 15, 1993 with twenty years service.
Mr. Woody reported that repairs are nearly complete on culvert #2. The pre -bid conference
is set for the activity building at Robe Ann Park. Councilor Calbert asked about the cost estimate for
construction of the activity building. Mr. Woody noted that it was based on the original bid and
commercial structure estimates.
Recommendations and Requests from Officers and Departments:
Resolution 1993 -20, A Resolution to Establish a "Safe and Clean Neighborhood" City Council
Subcommittee, was presented to Council and read in its entirety by Mayor Harmless. Councilor
Rokicki moved for approval of Resolution 19993 -20. This motion was seconded by Councilor Miles.
Daring discussion Councilor Murray asked about the progress of the Ordinance Violation Bureau
legislation. Mr. Zeiner noted the information is still being gathered and the ordinance should be
before Council before the end of the year. On call for the question the motion to approve was passed
by an aye unanimous vote. Mayor harmless declared Resolution 1993 -20 to have been passed and
adopted this date.
Ordinance 1993 - 11, An Ordinance To Rezone Hutcheson and Shinn Properties Consisting
of 2.4 and 0.35 Acres, Respectively, was presented to Council and read in its entirety by Mayor
Harmless. It was noted that the first reading of the ordinance occurred at the Plan Commission
meeting of September 27, 1993 with a favorable recommendation to rezone. Councilor Rokicki
moved to approve Ordinance 1993 -11. This motion was seconded by Councilor Calbert. Discussion
occurred involving the concerns of adjoining neighbors and the possible extension of First Street. On
® call for the question the motion to approve was carried by an aye unanimous vote. Mayor Harmless
declared Ordinance 1993 -11 to have been passed and adopted this date.
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Ordinance 1993 -12, An Ordinance Approving the Petition of D & S Investments to Vacate
Certain Public Rights -of -Way, was presented and read in its entirety by Mayor Harmless. Councilor
Murray moved for approval of Ordinance 1993 -12 and the motion was seconded by Councilor
Rokicki. Councilor Roach requested that the reference made to the Southern Highway be changed
to reflect the name change to Veterans Memorial Highway. Mr. Lowe indicated that the streets
platted in the Keightly area have never been developed and that new streets will have to be developed
with access to remaining landowners. Councilor Calbert asked the names of the principals in D & S
Investments. Mr. Lowe indicated Mr. Sid Blasack and Mr. Dan Cartwright. On call for the question
the motion to approve Ordinance 1993 -12 on first reading was carried by an aye unanimous vote.
Mayor harmless declared Ordinance 1993 -1.2 to have been passed on first reading.
Resolution 1993 -21, A Resolution to Abate Personal Property Tax For Heartland Automotive,
Inc., was presented to Council. Councilor Murray moved to table approval of Resolution 1993 -21.
This motion was seconded by Councilor Miles and was carried by an aye unanimous vote.
Discussion ensued concerning the proposed Tree City Ordinance. Joanne Haymaker of the
2000x2000 Tree Committee President indicated that the purpose of the ordinance is to protect the
city's investment in trees and to support the efforts of the Street Department. Issues to be decided
prior to passage included budget costs license and permit criteria, fine and fee structure.
The water and sewer capital projects and timetable were presented to Council. Discussion
items included:
Funding the standpipe refurbish out of cash on hand in the water department.
Timetable and placement of the North Jackson Lift Station
40 Cash flow consideration to meet local match needs for Foxridge Phase 11
Consideration of red water lagoon or pumping to the sewage plant
Council Reports and Comments:
Councilor Rokicki asked that the resolution concerning CEDIT contribution and discussion
of the flashing light at First Street and Veterans Memorial Highway be on the agenda for November.
Mayor Harmless noted that the personnel policy developed by Labor Relations, Inc. is being
reviewed by Council, Board of Works and Department Supervisors.
Mayor Harmless noted that he is completing the application for certification for cable
television. He also announced the Council retreat set for November G at the Walden Inn from 8:00
a.m.
With no further business Councilor Murray moved for adjournment. This motion was
seconded by Councilor Roach, was carried by an aye unanimous vole nd the . m ing was adjourned
at 9:45 p.m.
Michael M. Harmless, Mayor
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