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• Regular Session -
September 8, 1992
The Greencastle Common Council met in regular session on Tuesday, September 8, 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 Toni Roach, Councilor Jerry Calberl, Councilor Sue Murray,
Councilor Charles Miles, Councilor Mike Rokicki. Also present were city attorney Larry Wilson
and city engineer Ron Smith.
Public Petitions and Comments:
Lois Stuart asked why the city is applying for a grant for Phase II only. Mayor
Harmless responded that the city is investigating all possible funding sources.
Approval or Minutes:
The minutes of August 25 special session were distributed 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 monthly statistical reports the following comments were made
Stan Lambert indicated that the pool remained opened until Labor Day, September 7,
1992 and that a statistical report will be presented at the Park Board meeting on September 9.
• Councilor Calberl requested a copy of that report.
In response to a question from Councilor Rokicki, Chief Elmore noted that seven (7)
voluntew's have completed 24 hour mandatory training and some are beginning 2nd Class
training. Councilor Murray asked about building inspections in the downtown area. Chief
Elmore indicated that manpower is a concern. Councilor Murray asked if the trained
volunteers could relieve the inspectors enough to allow inspections. Chief Elmore agreed that
it could be possible to do that.
Chief Hanlon reported that all departments are now able to forward calls to city
dispatch after hours and that all department supervisors have pagers. Councilor Miles asked
about abandoned vehicles. Chief Hanlon poled that they are being tagged.
Mayor Harmless read the street department report as Jim Wright was attending street
commissioner meeting in Indianapolis. Councilor Murray asked about the status of the state
highway facility. Mayor Harmless noted that the state has not yet vacated the Greencastle
facility.
Mr. Wilson noted that he had received notice from Indiana Department of Commerce
of authorization to incur costs and that the city will have to formally establish the source of
local match. He also noted that he had filed a Complaint To Enjoin Ordinance Violation And
To Abate Public Nuisance concerning the Cooper properly at the corner of Market and Liberty
Streets and that the structure is presently 807 removed. He also suggested filing a complaint
against the Zinc Mill for clean up of the area.
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• Recommendation and Requests from Officers and Departments:
Concerning the on -call wages discussion, it was indicated that the water, sewer and
street departments each have two pagers with the supervisor and one other person on call. The
cemetery and park superintendents each have one pager. The department phones are forwarded
to city dispatch after hours where calls are taken and the appropriate department is notified.
City dispatch fills out a complaint report for each call and maintains it until it is picked by
the department supervisor. Mayor Harmless noted that each department will be evaluating the
process for 60 -90 days. Mr. Phillips asked if anything was changing. Mayor Harmless
responded that change would not occur until the evaluation process.
Resolution 1992 -14, A Resolution Declaring Official Intent to Reimburse Expenditures
(Foxridge Sewer Improvement Project), was presented and read in its entirety by Mr. Wilson.
Mr. Wilson explained the resolution in response to a request from Councilor Rokicki.
Discussion ensued concerning the Foxridge Sewer Improvement Project. Councilor Calbert
asked if the decision had been made to issue bonds. The Mayor indicated that it had not.
Councilor Roach moved to approve Resolution 1.992 -14 as presented. This motion was seconded
by Councilor Murray. On call for the question the following vote was recorded:
AYES: Councilor Murray NAPS: Councilor Calbert
Councilor Roach
Councilor Miles
Councilor Rokicki
Mayor Harmless declared Resolution 1992 -14 to have been passed and adopted this date , 4 -1.
Resolution 1992 -15, A Resolution Declaring Official Intent to Reimburse Expenditures
• (Foxridge Water Improvement Project), was presented and read in its entirety by Mr. Wilson.
Councilor Roach moved to approve Resolution 1992 -15 as presented. This motion was seconded
by Councilor Miles. On call for the question the following vote was recorded:
AYES: Councilor Roach NAYS: Councilor Calbert
Councilor Miles
Councilor Murray
Councilor Rokicki
Mayor Harmless declared Resolution 1992 -15 to have been passed and adopted this date, 4 -1.
Resolution 1992 -1.6, A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Greencastle,
Indiana Authorizing the Submittal of the CFF Application to the Indiana Department of
Commerce and Addressing Related Matters, was presented and read in its entirety by Mr.
Wilson. Mayor Harmless indicated that the maximum amount of grant application is
$500,000.00. Mrs. Stuart asked what will occur with the project if the grant is not received.
Mayor Harmless indicated that the city will reapply in the next round. Discussion continued
concerning the project, disannexation and the grant application. Mrs. Moore asked if the funds
were available for phase 1. The Mayor indicated that they arc. Councilor Rokicki moved to
approve Resolution 1992 -16 as presented. This motion was seconded by Councilor Murray. The
motion was carried by an aye unanimous vote. Mayor harmless declared Resolution 1992 -16
to have been passed and adopted this date.
Ordinance 1992 -22, An Ordinance Amending the Greencastle Planning and Zoning
Ordinance -Child Care Homes and Child Care Centers, was presented and read in its entirety
by Mayor Harmless. It was noted that first reading occurred at a public hearing at the Plan
Commission meeting of August 24, 1992 and was sent to the Council with a favorable
O recommendation. Councilor Murray moved to approve Ordinance 1992 -22 as presented. This
motion was seconded by Councilor Roach. Discussion ensued after which the motion to
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40 approve Ordinance 1992 -22 was unanimously passed. Mayor Harmless declared Ordinance
1992 -22 to have been passed and adopted this date.
Ordinance 1992 -23, An Ordinance Amending the Greencastle Planning and Zoning
Ordinance by Amending the Zoning Map (1226 South Bloomington Street -3.5 acres, Petitioner:
Ambucare Clinic, P.C.), was presented and read in its entirely. It was noted that first reading
occurred at a public hearing at the Plan Commission meeting of August 24, 1992 and was sent
to Council with a favorable recommendation. Mr. Wayne Kaufmanschmidt was present
representing Ambucare. Mr. Smith noted that the Plan Commission approved the rezoning
contingent upon extended acceleration and deceleration lane approval by the state to allow for
future development. After continued discussion of issues including traffic congestion, surface
drainage, availability RP zoning, Councilor Calberl moved to table approval of the ordinance
until the acceleration/ deceleration lane issue with the state is resolved. This motion was
seconded by Councilor Rokicki and was carried by an aye unanimous vote.
Mayor Harmless announced receipt of it letter of resignation from Mr. Ron Smith
effective September 18, 1992. Mr. Smith noted that he found great satisfaction from working
with the city, however, he felt he could not effectively carry out the duties of city engineer
under the present conditions. The Mayor and Councilors each expressed gratitude for the
efforts of Mr. Smith during his tenure with the City of Greencastle.
Mrs. Jinsie Bingham, President of the Zoning Board of Appeals, also acknowledged the
resignation of Deanne Gaston from the position of recording secretary for the Plan Commission
and the Zoning Board. Mrs. Bingham publicly thanked Ms. Gaston for her assistance.
• Councilor Calbert noted that the proposed Town and Gown Committee included
representation from each city ward except the Second. hie indicated that he did not necessarily
have to be a member himself, but did suggest the appointment of a citizen -at -large from the
Second Ward. The Mayor agreed.
Mr. Charlie Cooper asked about the housing study. The Mayor noted that Mr. Phil
Junker of GDC will be updating the original study done by Rcid Nolte.
With no further business, Councilor Roach moved for adjournment. This motion was
seconded by Councilor Miles, was carried by an aye unanimous vote, ad the meeting was
adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
Michael M. Harmless, Mayor
ATTEST:
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?l)u,h Berry, IAMC, Cle casurer
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