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® Executive Session
February 11, 1992
The Greencastle Common Council met in executive session on Tuesday, February 11,
1992 at 6:30 p.m. at the Greencastle Middle 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 attorney
Larry Wilson and city engineer Ron Smith. Guests present included Ken Eitel, John O'Hair,
and Cindy McCammack of Main Street Greencastle.
Mr. Wilson indicated that General Government, like city hall, is an ineligible
expenditure of Community Focus Funds and that the city is facing the requirements of the
Americans with Disabilities Act; and therefore, may have to acquire property. Mayor Harmless
noted that a review of all city structures will have to occur. Main Street Greencastle noted that
if the opera house was to be part of a feasibility study MSG could allow up to sixty days for
completion of the study. Discussion ensued concerning the following points: The feasibility
study is expected to cost approximately $5,000.00 and that the Board of Works would take
proposals for the project. It was noted that approximately $60,000.00 has been used for
renovations at the present city hall site and that it would be included in the feasibility study.
MSG indicated that the city's involvement in keeping the downtown viable could include things
like parking, street cleaning, etc. and that MSG would go ahead with the historic preservation
of the opera house.
Ken Eitel, John O'Hair and Cindy McCammack left the meeting at this time.
Discussion of the possibility of
® the phragmite reed project occurred. It
gathered by city attorney Larry Wilson
bargain.
recovering the $3,500.00 in consultant fees concerning
was noted that further information would have to be
from Bob Lowe, County Prosecutor concerning the plea
No business other than that published in the agenda was discussed. Councilor Murray
moved for adjournment. This motion was seconded by Councilor Miles, was carried by an aye
unanimous vote, and the meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
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Ju ith Berry, IAMC, Clerk easurer
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Michael M. Harmless, Mayor
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