HomeMy Public PortalAbout5/12/1992GREENCASTLE COMMON COUNCIL
Regular Session
• May 12, 1992
The Greencastle Common Council met in regular session on Tuesday May 12, 1992 at
7:30 p.m. at Greencastle Middle School. On call of the roll the following members were shown
to be present: Councilor Jerry Calbert, Councilor Sue Murray, Councilor Charles Miles,
Councilor Mike Rokicki. Councilor Tom Roach was absent.
Public Petitions and Comments:
Mary Jane Monnett was present representing Delta Theta Tau Sorority with a request
for approval of a public service project to raise money to create a fire safe house to be
dedicated to the Greencastle Fire Department and the children of Putnam County. The sorority
would fund the purchase of the trailer and materials for the Greencastle Fire Department to
build the safe house. The safe house would be able to be pulled by a pick -up truck. The
sorority only requests a plaque for the outside of the trailer and that it be shared by all Putnam
County schools as schedules permit. Councilor Calbert moved to accept and endorse the
project. This motion was seconded by Councilor Murray and was carried by an aye unanimous
vote of members present.
Approval of Minutes:
The minutes of April 28 executive session and April 28 special session were distributed
to Council for approval at the next meeting.
Approval of Treasurer's Report:
• The April treasurer's report was distributed to Council. Councilor Murray moved to
approve the report as distributed. This motion was seconded by Councilor Rokicki and was
carried by an aye unanimous vote of members present.
Department Reports:
In addition to monthly statistical reports the following comments were offered by
department supervisors.
Stan Lambert presented an update on the swimming pool project with the opening still
scheduled for the second week of June. Councilor Murray asked about the cost of putting a
sidewalk on Wood Street considering the increased activity at the new pool. Mr. Wright
indicated that a ball park figure would be $35,000.00.
Councilor Miles thanked the Mr. Wright and the Street Department for their assistance
with the clean -up.
Chief Hanlon noted that no further evidence is available on the missing person, 20 year -
old Shannon Bussberg. He also noted that the number of false alarms is down.
Mrs. Nichols indicated that the sewage department is currently working on the platforms
around the digesters and that Robert L. Hirt retired from the department effective April 30,
1992.
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• Recommendations and Requests from Officers and Departments:
Resolution 1992 -11, A Resolution Authorizing the Temporary Transfer of Funds from
the General Fund to the Motor Vehicle Highway Fund, was presented to Council and read in
its entirety by Mayor Harmless. Councilor Murray moved to approve Resolution 1992 -11 as
presented. This motion was seconded by Councilor Calbert and was carried by an aye
unanimous vote of members present. Mayor Harmless declared Resolution 1992 -11 to have been
passed and adopted this date.
Discussion ensued concerning proposed open container legislation. Councilor Murray
indicated that the state legislature did not pass legislation in this past session and that the P.I.E.
Coalition is in favor of local legislation regarding open containers. Councilor Rokicki brought
up the issues of enforcement and the absence of state legislation. Councilor Calbert indicated
that he was in favor of local legislation as soon as possible with amendments to adopt
subsequent state legislation if necessary.
Mr. Wilson entered the meeting at this time and reported that the city sold to the highest
bidder surplus property for the amount of $12,000.00.
Resolution 1992 -10, A Resolution Approving the Deferment of Payments of Loan
Agreement Between the City of Greencastle and Main Street Greencastle, Inc., was presented
to Council and read in its entirety by Mayor Harmless. Councilor Murray moved to approve
Resolution 1992 -10 as presented. This motion was seconded by Councilor Miles. Cindy
McCammack, Main Street Greencastle Project Director, explained the deferment. Councilor
Culbert asked if interest would continue to accrue during the three year period and Ms.
• McCammack indicated that it would. The motion was carried by an aye unanimous vote of
members present. Mayor Harmless declared Resolution 1992 -10 to have been passed and
adopted this date.
Discussion ensued concerning proposed legislation for open burning. Mr. Wilson
suggested adopting the state legislation with the addition of the ban on leaf burning. Councilor
Murray noted that she would like to see more stringent legislation than the state statutes. No
action was taken and further discussion is to occur at the next meeting.
With no further business, Councilor Calbert moved for adjournment. This motion was
seconded by Councilor Murray, was carried by an aye unanimous vote of members present, and
the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
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Michael M. Harmless, Mayor
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J dith Berry, IAMC, Clerk- usurer
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