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HomeMy Public PortalAbout4/14/19920 E The Greencastle Common Council met in regular session on Tuesday, April 14, 1992 at 7:30 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 was City Attorney Larry Wilson. Public Petitions and Comments: Doug Moyer, Little 500 Committee, DePauw University, requested the closing of Locust Street from Hanna to Anderson on April 25 from 5:30 - 10:30 p.m. He noted that pedestrian traffic in conjunction with Little 500 activities in the area may prove hazardous without the closing and that neither private residences nor businesses would be affected by the closing. Councilor Rokicki moved to approve the request. This motion was seconded by Councilor Murray and was carried by an aye unanimous vote. Mrs. Laura Jean Wilson appeared before Council to request that Council reconsider their position on EDIT and participation in the County Jail Project. Councilor Rokicki noted that discussions are occurring, however, there have been no plans to change the existing offer of funding water, sewer and street infrastructure to the site and continuing to fund economic development activity. Councilor Calbert also indicated that cooperation is a two -way street, noting that in the past seven years the city has provided both grant dollars and local match to provide infrastructure for the new industries whose jobs are open to city and county residents; that the Southern Highway Project was funded through grant dollars and city local match and is open to everyone. He continued that the swimming pool project, which he would not necessarily have voted in favor of concerning the level of expenditure, was of fered only moral support from the county. Councilor Murray requested that the consideration of school board appointment be moved from Council Reports and Comments to this portion of the meeting. With consensus for the agenda change, Councilor Murray indicated that the appointments to the Redevelopment Commission and Economic Development Commission were not ready to come to the public session for a vote and that an executive session of Council has been scheduled for April 28, 1992 at 5:00 p.m. at the Greencastle Middle School for the purpose of considering nominees. She continued that a special session of Council will follow immediately at 5:30 p.m. GREENCASTLE COMMON COUNCIL Regular Session April 14, 1992 Councilor Murray indicated that the three nominees for the school board appointment were John O'Hair, Jeff McCall and Doug Wokoun. She continued that a roll call vote would be taken and if a majority vote in favor of one nominee did not occur on first ballot, then a second ballot of the two nominees with the greatest number of votes would be run. First Ballot: John O'Hair C. Rokicki C. Calbert Jeff McCall C. Murray C. Miles Doup Wokoun C. Roach Second Ballot: John O'Hair C. Rokicki C. Calbert Jeff McCall C. Roach C. Murray C. Miles 40 The 1992 school board appointment by the Common Council was declared to be Jeff McCall. CC 4/14/92 e Approval of Minutes: Page 2 The minutes of March 10 regular session had been distributed to Council. Councilor Rokicki moved to approve the minutes as distributed. This motion was seconded by Councilor Calbert and was carried by an aye unanimous vote. Approval of Treasurer's Report: The treasurer's report of February, 1992 had been distributed to Council. Councilor Murray moved to approve the treasurer's report as distributed. This motion was seconded by Councilor Miles and was carried by an aye unanimous vote. Department Reports: In addition to the monthly statistical reports the following comments were presented by department supervisors. In response to a question from Councilor Miles, Chief Jack Hanlon indicated that the Police Department would resume tagging and towing abandoned vehicles after the rainy season. Mayor Harmless noted the recognition awarded the Police Department by DePauw University concerning their professionalism shown during the visit of former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. Chief Hanlon indicated that the following street closings were also requested: Tuesday, April 21st for the Bed Race on Hanna Street from Locust to College; Friday, April 24th for Little 500 on Hanna Street from Locust to College; Several streets encompassing the 5K race. After discussion Councilor Murray moved to approve the two requests for the closing of Hanna Street from Locust to College on April 21st and April 24th and to ask that the 5K race not be conducted on city streets for safety reasons. This motion was seconded by Councilor Miles and was carried by an aye unanimous vote. Stan Lambert gave a pool project update noting that weather permitting the opening date is still schedule for the first week of June. Leon Phillips noted that the problem of red water was caused by a valve malfunction in the auto control flushing iron through the mains. Mayor Harmless indicated that the city would not be charging extra for the iron. Charlene Nichols reported that the sewage department received approval from IDEM for a new training course and that sludge hauling and NPDES permits are forthcoming. Mayor Harmless noted that preliminary engineering of phase I Foxridge sewer extension has been completed. When asked for a time line the Mayor indicated that construction is expected to begin this fall. In response to a question from Councilor Murray, Jim Wright noted that he and Ron Smith are considering a French Drain for the corner of Gardenside and Hammond. He also noted that the contractors for the Greater Eastside Sewer Separation Project are due back this week, weather permitting, to finish the project and inspection. Concerning the dirt on Jackson Street, Mr. Wright indicated that the contractors have been notified. Discussion occurred concerning the truck traffic on Jackson with Chief Hanlon noting that the industries have been contacted. 0 CC 4/14/92 Page 3 • Mr. Wilson reported that he has requested a notice to dismiss the City from the action involving Jerry Rowings and Elder Construction. He also distributed a draft of guidelines for a job description for a city planner. Discussion occurred concerning an open burning ordinance and open container ordinance. Mr. Wilson indicated that he is drafting an open burning ordinance that would incorporate state legislation and that samples of open container ordinances have been requested from other cities. Recommendations and Requests from Officers and Departments: Ordinance 1992 -7, An Ordinance Approving the Petition of O.D. Hall and Harold Williams, to Vacate Public Right -Of -Way Located in the City Of Greencastle, Putnam County, Indiana, was presented to Council and read by title only by Mr. Wilson. Mr. Wilson indicated that the City would retain a perpetual easement. Councilor Miles moved to approve Ordinance 1992 -7 as presented. This motion was seconded by Councilor Murray and was carried by an aye unanimous vote. Mayor Harmless declared Ordinance 1992 -7 to have been passed and adopted this date. Ordinance 1992 -8, An Ordinance Amending the Greencastle Planning and Zoning Ordinance by Amending the Zoning Map (100 Block of Martinsville Street), was presented to Council and read by title only by Mr. Wilson. Councilor Roach moved to approve Ordinance 1992 -8 as presented. Councilor Miles seconded the motion. In discussion Councilor Murray noted that the concerns expressed included safety issues, children in the area, supervision, barriers, increased trafficon Martinsville Street. Project Developer James W.Fieser was present to respond to questions from Council. Comments from the audience about the above issues were presented Ted Chadd, Lois Stewart, Wilma Moore, Lucy Boyle, Charlie Cooper, Dave Perney, • Lloyd Moore, Jim Shafer and Thelma Bumgardner. On call for the question the following vote was recorded: AYES: Councilor Roach NAYS: Councilor Murray Councilor Calbert Councilor Rokicki Councilor Miles Mayor Harmless declared Ordinance 1992 -8 to have been passed and adopted this date. Further discussion ensued concerning the time frame for the development and the Foxridge sewer extension. Ordinance 1992 -4, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 350 of the Greencastle Code (Trash Removal), was presented to Council and read by title only by Mr. Wilson. Councilor Murray moved to approve Ordinance 1992 -4 as presented. This motion was seconded by Councilor Calbert and was carried by an aye unanimous vote. Mayor Harmless declared Ordinance 1992 -4 to have been passed and adopted this date. Ordinance 1992 -5, An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 420 of Greencastle Code (Greencastle Volunteer Fire Force), was presented to Council and read in its entirety by Mr. Wilson. Councilor Roach moved to approve Ordinance 1992 -5. This motion was seconded by Councilor Miles. Discussion ensued. Councilor Roach offered a motion to amend Ordinance 1992 -5 as follows: Section 1. 420 -10, substitute the word "Maximum" for the word "Minimum" in the section title; Section 1. 420 -30, eliminate the sentence "The members of the Volunteer Fire Force shall wear uniforms distinguishable from the uniforms of the regular paid officers of the Greencastle Fire Department, and the Chief of the Greencastle Fire Department is hereby authorized to set the standards for such uniforms and to see that the uniforms are readily distinguishable from the uni forms worn by the regular paid members of the Greencastle Fire Department. "; Section 2. substitute "May 1, 1992" for the words "immediately upon passage ". • Motion to amend was seconded by Councilor Calbert and was carried by an aye unanimous CC 4/14/92 Page 4 • vote. In the ensuing discussion Councilor Murray asked about the disposition of the existing Volunteer Organization. Mr. Ken Heeke indicated that the Volunteer Board was in the process of dissolving the corporation, a process that will probably continue until the end of the year; however, the existing volunteers have disbanded as a firefighting force and will not be responding to fire calls. Councilor Murray also asked if the fire protection contract between the city and the township can be negotiated by May 1st. Mayor Harmless and Thelma Bumgardner responded that it could. The call for the question on the motion to approve and adopt Ordinance 1992 -5 as amended produced an aye unanimous vote. Mayor Harmless declared Ordinance 1992 -5 to have been passed and adopted this date. Resolution 1992 -6, A Resolution Confirming a Resolution Declaring an Economic Revitalization Area Passed by the Common Council of the City of Greencastle, Indiana on the 10th Day of March, 1992, was presented and read in its entirety by Mr. Wilson. Declaring a Public Hearing, Mayor Harmless asked for any and all comments or questions from the audience. Mr. Steve Seketa of Lobdell Emery indicated that approval of the statement of benefits and tax abatement would assist Lobdell Emery in competing in the european market. Councilor Rokicki moved to approve Resolution 1992 -6 as presented. This motion was seconded by Councilor Murray and was carried by an aye unanimous vote. Mayor Harmless declared Resolution 1992 -6 to have been passed and adopted this date. Resolution 1992 -7, A Resolution Approving Statement of Benefits for Lobdell -Emery Manufacturing Company, was presented and read in its entirety by Mr. Wilson. Councilor Murray moved to approve Resolution 1992 -7 as presented. This motion was seconded by Councilor Miles and was carried by an aye unanimous vote. Mayor Harmless declared Resolution 1992 -7 to have been passed and adopted this date. • Resolution 1992 -8, A Resolution Approving Statement of Benefits for TechnoTrim, Inc., was presented and read in its entirety by Mr. Wilson. Councilor Calbert moved to approve Resolution 1992 -8 as presented. This motion was seconded by Councilor Roach and was carried by an aye unanimous vote. Mayor Harmless declared Resolution 1992 -8 to have been passed and adopted this date. Ordinance 1992 -11, An Ordinance Amending the Greencastle Planning and Zoning Ordinance Chapters 807 -15, 815 -15, 816 -15, 817 -15, 818 -15, 819.10, was presented and read in its entirety by Mr. Wilson. Mr. Wilson noted that first reading and public hearing was conducted at the Plan Commission meeting of March 30, 1992 and sent to Council with a favorable recommendation. Councilor Murray asked about the disposition of existing billboards. Mr. Wilson noted the they would be grand fathered. Councilor Murray then moved to approve Ordinance 1992 -11 as presented. This motion was seconded by Councilor Rokicki and was carried by an aye unanimous vote. Mayor Harmless declared Ordinance 1992 -11 to have been passed and adopted this dale. Ordinance 1992 -12, An Ordinance Amending the Greencastle Planning and Zoning Ordinance Chapter 820- 45(J), was presented and read in its entirety by Mr. Wilson. Mr. Wilson noted that first reading and public hearing was conducted at the Plan Commission meeting of March 30, 1992 and sent to Council with a favorable recommendation. Discussion ensued. Councilor Rokicki then moved to approve Ordinance 1992 -12 as presented. This motion was seconded by Councilor Roach and was carried by an aye unanimous vote. Mayor Harmless declared Ordinance 1992 -12 to have been passed and adopted this date. • CC 4/14/92 Page 5 • Ordinance 1992 -13, An Ordinance Amending the Greencastle Planning and Zoning Ordinance Chapter 820 -5(b), was presented and read in its entirety by Mr. Wilson. Mr. Wilson noted that first reading and public hearing was conducted at the Plan Commission meeting of March 30, 1992 and sent to Council with a favorable recommendation. Councilor Murray moved to approve Ordinance 1992 -13 as presented. This motion was seconded by Councilor Roach and was carried by an aye unanimous vote. Mayor Harmless declared Ordinance 1992 -13 to have been passed and adopted this date. Resolution 1992 -9, A Resolution Authorizing the Sale of Surplus Real Estate (Former Conrail Right -of -Way), was presented to Council and read in its entirely by Mr. Wilson. Alan Stanley presented a brief description of the subdivision planned for the area in question. Also present was Mr. Ed Meadors and Mr. Mark O'Brien. After discussion, Councilor Calbert moved to approve Resolution 1992 -9 as presented. This motion was seconded by Councilor Murray and was carried by an aye unanimous vote. Mayor Harmless declared Resolution 1992 -9 to have been passed and adopted this date. With no further business, 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 10:10 p.m. ® TEST: ud th Berry, IAMC, Clcr - reasurer ADDENDUM: Michael M. Harmless, Mayor At the meeting of April 28, 1992 Councilor Culbert noted that the minutes are correct as recorded, however, concerning his comments during public petitions, he noted that it was clarified that moral support was proffered by the County on the Market Street Parking Lot project not the Swimming Pool project. E