HomeMy Public PortalAbout2/26/1992 specialGREENCASTLE COMMON COUNCIL
Special Session
February 26, 1992
The Greencastle Common Council met in special session on Wednesday, February 26,
® 1992 at 7:00 p.m, at 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.
Resolution 1992 -3, A Resolution Authorizing the Use of Industrial Development Funds
for the Southern Highway Project, was presented to Council and read in its entirety by Mayor
Harmless. Councilor Murray moved to approve Resolution 1992 -3 as presented. This motion
was seconded by Councilor Rokicki, and after discussion was carried by an aye unanimous
vote. Mayor Harmless declared Resolution 1992 -3 to have been passed and adopted this date.
Mr. Tim Schwalm of Bonar & Associates was available for questions concerning the
Bonar proposal concerning compliance audits for ADA. Mr.Schwalm noted that the legislation
went into effect on January 26, 1992 with a transition plan deadline of July 26, 1992 and
structural compliance deadline January 26, 1995. The Bonar proposal is comprised of two parts,
$3,000.00 plus expenses and travel for a physical facilities audit and $3,400.00 plus expenses
and travel fora personnel policy & procedure audit, During the discussion the Clerk - Treasurer
explained the appropriation transfer process and also indicated the possibility of sharing the
expense of the audits with the water and sewage departments, as they would be receiving direct
benefit of the studies in regards to the respective departments. Mr. Schwalm indicated an
approximate one month time frame to complete the audits and an approximate $200.00 for
expenses and travel. Councilor Rokicki asked if any other proposals had been received. The
Mayor indicated that Bonar was the only recognized firm to propose at this time. No action
was taken on the proposal.
Mr. Don Walton, County Commissioner, began the discussion of the Putnam County Jail
Project and CEDIT. He noted that Fillmore and Cloverdale had agreed to dedicate 100 of
their distribution to the jail project, and that Roachdale and Bainbridge had not yet decided.
Mr. Bob Lowe explained the law suit against the county and the improvements necessary. Mr.
Ben Rawlings, Mr. John Padgett and Mr. Cliff Huggins of Odle, McGuire & Shook, architects
for the project, gave an explanation of site plan and layout. Mr. Steve Meno of Traub &
Company, financial advisors for the project, explained the possible funding mechanisms.
Much discussion ensued concerning site selection, size,jail population, future expansion,
time frame, funding options, juvenile detention procedure, 40% increase in operation cost,
infrastructure needs at the selected site, the County's 100% commitment of CEDIT, property
tax option, economic development, county highway garage funding through gasoline tax, and
distribution of CEDIT.
Councilor Murray noted that if the additional information is provided, Council will
address the question at the next regular meeting on March 10th. Councilor Rokicki
thanked the County officials for their offer of the use of the county facilities for meetings.
Councilor Murray indicated that a special committee is being formed to address the
volunteer fire force ordinance. Councilor Roach requested that the committee meet prior to
the March 10th meeting.
With no further business, Councilor Murray moved ad�'ournment. This motion was
seconded by Councilor Miles, was carried by an aye u nimgds ot ,a
vnd the meeting was
adjourned at 10:00 p.m. </
EST.
Michael M. Harmless, Mayor
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Jud'th Berry, IAMC, CI r - Treasurer