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of 50.54 Acres Located at First Street and Airport Road, was presented and read in its entirety by
Mayor Harmless. First reading occurred at the Plan Commission meeting of November 22, 1993. John
and Peggy Wood presented drawings of the new development. Ron Smith explained the plans. Mr.
Woody addressed the lift station concerns. Councilor Rokicki moved to approve Ordinance 1993 -13
as presented. This motion was seconded by Councilor Miles and carried by an aye unanimous vole.
Mayor Harmless declared Ordinance 1993 -13 to have been passed and adopted this date.
Ordinance 1993 -14, An Ordinance Annexing Certain Territory to the City of Greencastle,
Putnam County, Indiana Pursuant to the Voluntary Petition of John D. Wood, Builder, Inc., was
presented and read in its entirety by Mayor Harmless. Councilor Murray moved to approve
Ordinance 1993 -14 on first reading. This motion was seconded by Councilor Miles and was carried
by an aye unanimous vote.
Ordinance 1993 -15, An Ordinance Authorizing Conveyance of Real Estate By Greencastle
Community School Corporation to the City of Greencastle, was presented. Councilor Rokicki moved
to table Ordinance 1993 -15 to allow for further legal review. This motion was seconded by Councilor
Calbert and was carried by an aye unanimous vote.
Ordinance 1993 -16, An Ordinance Approving the Petition of Joseph D. Wallace and Betty
J. Wallace, Husband and Wife, To Vacate Public Right -Of -Way Located in the City of Greencastle,
Putnam County, Indiana (As so staled in Ordinance 1991 -22), was presented and read in its entirely
by Mayor Harmless. Councilor Roach moved to approve Ordinance 1993-16 as presented. This
motion was seconded by Councilor Murray and was carried by an aye unanimous vote. Councilor
Murray asked that second reading be added to agenda of December 28th.
1 9 Resolution 1993 -23, A Resolution Authorizing the Expenditure of Industrial Development
Funds, was presented and read in its entirety by Mayor Harmless. Councilor Rokicki moved approve
Resolution 1993 -23 with the changes to indicate an amount up to $11,000.00. Councilor Calbert
seconded the motion with the corrections to the resolution and the motion was carried by an aye
unanimous vote.
Discussion of proposed form of Ordinance Amending Chapter 445 of the Greencastle Code -
Repeal of Greencastle Ordinance No. 1992 -24 Prohibition of Open Alcoholic Beverage Containers
in Motor Vehicles was initiated by Councilor Roach. Mayor Harmless noted that 45 communities have
adopted local legislation concerning open containers. Councilor Roach noted that he is against
additional government regulation and requests interest in the ordinance from the public. He also
requested that Chief Hanlon obtain statistics concerning the percentage of DWI arrests pre- ordinance
vs. post - ordinance. Councilor Roach also noted that the current local ordinance makes no provision
for the transportation of recyclable materials or taxis and limousine with drivers. Mayor Harmless
explained the differences in the legislation before the House and the Senate. Councilor Murray
indicated that she wants a zero tolerance law. Councilor Rokicki encourages the public to get in touch
with their Council member concerning this issue.
Council Reports and Comments:
Mayor Harmless announced the retreat planned for January 22 at 8:00 am at the Walden Inn.
The 1994 Holiday Schedule was presented for Council approval. Councilor Murray moved to approve
with Councilor Miles seconding the motion. It was passed by an aye unanimous vote.
With no further business Councilor Calbert moved for adjournment . This motion was
seconded by Councilor Murray, was carried by an aye unanimous v c and a eting was adjourned
at 9:10 p.m.
Michael M. Harmless, Mayor
TEST:
Jud'[h Berry, CM C, Clerk -Tre rer