HomeMy Public PortalAbout1/14/1992GREENCASTLE COMMON COUNCIL
® Regular Session
January 14, 1992
The Greencastle Common Council met in regular session on Tuesday, January 14,
1992 at 7:35 p.m. in City Hall. On call of the roll the following members were shown to
present Councilor Tom Roach, Councilor Jerry Calbert, Councilor Sue Murray,
Councilor Charles Miles, Councilor Mike Rokicki. Also present were city engineer Ron
Smith and city attorney Larry Wilson.
Public Petitions and Comments:
Mr. Dick Andis and Mr. Dan Doan were present from the Greencastle
Development Center requesting an increase in the amount of funding from the
Industrial Development monies. Discussion ensued concerning the need for further
economic development and the necessity of maintaining the services of the Greencastle
Development Center. Mr. Andis presented the GDC 1991 budget and expenditures and
the proposed GDC 1992. The original request was to increase from $30,000.00 per year
to $50,000.00 per year. Mr. Andis noted that adjustments to the 1992 budget indicated
the need of a $10,000.00 increase to the amount of $40,000.00. Councilor Rokicki moved
to grant the request to increase the funding of GDC in the year 1992 to $40,000.00. This
motion was seconded by Councilor Calbert and was carried by an aye unanimous vote.
Approval or Minutes:
The minutes of December 10, 1991 and January 6, 1992 were presented to
Council. Councilor Murray moved to approve the minutes as presented. This motion
® was seconded by Councilor Miles and was carried by an aye unanimous vote.
Department Reports:
In addition to the statistical reports the following comments were presented.
Mr. Jim Wright, responding to Councilor Murray's question, noted that phase I
of the Greater Eastside Sewer Separation Project was 90% complete excluding clean -up.
Mr. Smith concurred.
Mr. Lawrence reported that 14 permits have been issued to date and that he and
the Council will tour the city on January 29, 1992.
Chief Hanlon reported that the police department renovation is 90% complete
and that officers are heavily patrolling the Veterans Memorial Highway. Councilor
Murray asked that Chief Hanlon look into getting reflective clothing for traffic duty.
Chief Elmore noted that the Seagrave rescue vehicle is back in service.
Mr. Smith noted that the Greater Eastside project is going well, that he is
working on the McClure Oil / Foxridge lateral, that lie is working on the Foxridge design
scheduled to be to IDEM by April with construction targeted for August or September,
that Frazier Street is in design phase, and that the master plan for sewage, the updated
water line and water line aerial photos are ongoing.
® Brief discussion occurred concerning the possibility of Fillmore using the
Greencastle wastewater treatment plant.
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Recommendations and Requests from Officers and Departments:
Ordinance 1992 -1, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 442 -30 of Greencastle City
Code Schedule of One -Way Streets, was presented to Council for second reading and
read by title only. Councilor Murray moved to approve Ordinance 1992 -1 as presented.
This motion was seconded by Councilor Calbert and was carried by an aye unanimous
vote. Mayor Harmless declared Ordinance 1992 -1 to have been passed and adopted this
date.
Ordinance 1992 -2, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 443 -15 of Greencastle City
Code Schedule of No Parking Zones, was presented to Council for second reading and
due to amendments since first reading was read in its entirety by Mr. Wilson.
Councilor Murray moved to approve Ordinance 1992 -2 as amended. This motion was
seconded by Councilor Miles and was carried by an aye unanimous vote. Mayor
Harmless declared Ordinance 1992 -2 to have been passed and adopted this date.
Ordinance 1992 -3, An Ordinance to Establish a Department of Redevelopment
Pursuant to IC 36 -7 -14 and Repealing All Ordinances Inconsistent Therewith, was
presented to Council for second reading and was read by title only. Councilor Murray
moved to approve Ordinance 1992 -3 as presented. This motion was seconded by
Councilor Miles. During discussion Councilor Calbert requested more information
concerning impact on schools and city control of the commission. Councilor Rokicki also
asked about the impact on areas not included it a TIF district. Councilor Murray
withdrew the motion to approve and offered a substitute motion to table until a special
session. This motion was seconded by Councilor Rokicki and was carried by an aye
unanimous vote. A special session of Council was set for Tuesday, January 21, 1992 at
4:30 p.m. in city hall.
Resolution 1992 -1, A Resolution Approving Statement of Benefits for H. A. Parts
Products of Indiana Company, was presented to Council and read in its entirety by Mr.
Wilson. Councilor Calbert moved to approve Resolution 1992 -1 as presented. This
motion was seconded by Councilor Roach and was carried by an aye unanimous vote.
Mayor Harmless declared Resolution 1992 -1 to have been passed and adopted this date.
Council Reports and Comments:
Concerning Council's appointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals, Councilor
Murray moved to reappoint Mr. Jerry Rod. This motion was seconded by Councilor
Miles and was carried by an aye unanimous vote.
With no further business, Councilor Calbert moved for adjournment. This
motion was seconded by Councilor Roach, was carried by an aye unanimous vote, and
the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
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"' Michael M. Harmless, Mayor