HomeMy Public PortalAbout08- REGULAR MINUTES - AUG. 9, 2018 City of Greencastle
Lynda R. Dunbar
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Greencastle Common Council
Regular Meeting
Minutes
August 9, 2018 7:00 P.M. Greencastle City Hall
Call to Order; Roll Call
Mayor William Dory called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM; upon roll by Clerk-
Treasurer Lynda Dunbar the following were present: Stacie Langdon, Steve
Fields, Tyler Wade, Mark Hammer, Gary Lemon, and Dave Murray. Absent,
Adam Cohen
II. Public Petitions and Comments:
A. New Director of Putnam County Library Introduced — Brian Brisco
III. Special Requests:
A. Noise Ordinance Waiver — Elks Lodge — Motion by Steve Fields to
approve Noise Waiver for Outside Movie Night and 2nd Annual Grill-Off as
presented, second by Tyler Wade, 6-0 motion carried.
B. Street Closure Request — DePauw University — Motion by Dave Murray
to approve the street closure as requested, second by Stacie Langdon, 6-
0, motion carried.
C. Noise Ordinance Waiver— Covered Bridge #4388 F.O.E.- Motion by
Gary Lemon to approve the noise ordinance waiver as presented, second
by Mark Hammer, 6-0 motion carried
IV. Department Reports:
a. Cemetery — Ernie Phillips
b. Engineer—
c. Fire Department — John Burgess
d. Park and Recreation — Rod Weinschenk
e. Planner— Scott Zimmerman
f. Police Department — Tom Sutherlin
g. Department of Public Works — Brad Phillips
h. Water & Wastewater Department — Oscar King, Jr.
i. City Attorney - Laurie Robertson Hardwick
Scott Zimmerman reported on pollinator gardens and rules regarding scrapping
materials.
V. Reports
a. Mayor's Report- Mayor updated the council on the following items:
• Grady Brothers will be finishing the road project.
• Sidewalks go out to bid after BOW meeting
• Taste of Putnam County and Airport Appreciation Day approaching
• Traffic Light at Percy Julian & 240 installed
• Storm Sewer Project continuing
• Met with YMCA Director
b. Clerk-Treasurer's Report- SBOA will be coming to do 2016 Audit, Monday,
August 13, 2018.
c. Councilors' Report- Stacie Langdon reported on the blooming flowers at
Forest Hill Cemetery, pollinator garden, and inquired about the sidewalk
50/50 program. Tyler Wade commented on a good start to school year. It
seems to be a smooth transition with the new bus barn traffic flow. Also,
welcomes comments from residents. Mark Hammer commented on the
finish work in regard to the sidewalk on Franklin in front of Jerry's. Dave
Murray recapped information regarding Rural Transit, hopes for county
participation. Recognized Stevie Watson of DePauw for her
award/recognition. Expressed concern regarding the Wayfinding Project.
Gary Lemon welcomed students back to DePauw, Aug 22, 2018.
VI. Approval of Minutes
a. Regular Session - July 12, 2018 - Motion by Tyler Wade to approve July
12, 2018 minutes as presented, second by Mark Hammer, 6-0, motion
carried.
VII. Approval of City Claims
a. Motion by Mark Hammer to approve claims as presented, second by Dave
Murray, 6-0, motion carried.
VIII. Old Business
IX. New Business
A. 2019 Budget — Budget Committee: Mark Hammer, Stacie Langdon & Tyler
Wade, to meet with Mayor Dory and Clerk-Treasurer Dunbar regarding
Budget information, date and time to be determined.
X. Adjournment
Motion by Dave Murray to dismiss at 8:26 PM, second by Tyler Wade,
6-0, Motion carried.
William A. Dory, Mayor
ATTEST:
vLyn a R. Dunbar, Clerk Treasurer