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HomeMy Public PortalAbout3/12/1991GREENCASTLE COMMON COUNCIL • Regular Session March 12, 1991 The Greencastle Common Council met in regular session on Tuesday, March 12, 1991 in City Hall. With Mayor Harmless absent to attend the National League of Cities Conference in Washington D.C., Councilor Bob Sedlack, presiding officer, called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. On call of the roll the following members were shown to be present: Councilor Sheri Roach, Councilor Sue Murray, Councilor Mike Rokicki. Councilor Time Conway had not yet arrived. Also present was City Attorney Larry Wilson. City Engineer Ron Smith and Street Commissioner Jim Wright were attending Road School, a seminar sponsored by HERPICC at Purdue University. Public Petitions and Comments: Appearing before Council was Ira Perry, Executive Director of the Society of Professional Journalists to request permission to close a portion of Jackson Street from Washington to Walnut on Saturday, April 27, 1991 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for the opening of their new national headquarters. Two to three hundred journalists are expected to attend the event. Chief Jack Hanlon indicated that the Police Department and the Street Department would be available to direct the detour during that time, noting that traffic is not heavy on Saturday afternoon. Councilor Murray moved to approve the request as presented. This motion was seconded by Councilor Rokicki and was carried by an aye unanimous vote of members present. Mrs. Connie Macy, Co -Chair of the Spring Clean -up Committee, was present to request endorsement of the Spring Clean -up Week, April 14 -20. She noted that Saturday, April 20 has been designated Spring Clean -up day with April 27 being the rain date. It was the consensus of Council to endorse the Civic League's Spring Clean -up Activities again this year. Also appearing before Council were Zaida Benassi and Toni Fitzpatrick, Co- chair of the Fourth of July Committee, to request endorsement of Council to again hold the Fourth of July celebration in Robe Ann Park. Mrs. Benassi indicated that they had appeared before the Board of Park Commissioners and received permission to go ahead. The Police Chief and the Fire Chief noted that the safely issues had been resolved, especially the closing of the ball field to the public. It was the consensus of Council to go ahead with the preparation of a written agreement with the Fourth of July Committee. Public hearing: Resolution 1991 -4, A Resolution Authorizing Additional Appropriations for the Pool Fund, was presented to Council and read in its entirety by Councilor Sedlack. The Clerk- Treasurer explained that the additional appropriation was necessary to appropriate the revenues received in the Pool Fund July 1, 1990 through December 31, 1990 which were deleted from the 1991 budget for the Park and Recreation Fund at the state budget review. She continued that the purpose for removing the revenues and then, rcappropriating and disbursing them, is to allow for the declaration of dormancy and the elimination of the Pool Fund. Councilor Sedlack requested any comments or questions from the public concerning the resolution. There being none, Councilor Roach moved for approval of Resolution 1991 -4 as presented. This motion was seconded • by Councilor Murray. A roll call produced the following vote: CC 3/12/91 Page 2 • AYES: Councilor Roach Councilor Rokicki Councilor Murray Councilor Scdlack declared Resolution 1991 -4 to have been passed and resolved this date. Approval of Minutes: The minutes of .January 8 regular session, January 8 Board of Finance, February 12 regular session, February 12 Board of Finance were distributed to Council. It was the consensus of Council to review and approve the above minutes at the next meeting. Department Reports: Mr. Stan Lambert was present to report on the Park activities. Mr. Leon Phillips delivered the February statistical report for the Water Department. Mr. Phillips indicated that an accidental cave in occurred on Avenue E during the installation of a water line. Two employees were treated and released. Councilor Conway entered the meeting at this time. Chief Jack Hanlon presented a proposal concerning a Greencastle Dispatch System for Council review. He indicated that patrolman Albert Epple is fully uniformed and will begin school in June. lie also delivered the statistical report for ® February. Mr. Ernie Phillips reported activities at the cemetery, noting that a new two car garage has been donated at one of the rentals. Mrs. Charlene Nichols delivered the monthly statistics of the Sewage Department. Fire Chief Bob Elmore reported the monthly statistics of the Fire Department and distributed a draft ordinance adopting the State Uniform Fire Code for Council review. Mr. Wilson reported the judgement was entered in favor of the City of Greencastle in the Poor Elevator case and that two cases are still pending concerning acquisition on the southern highway project. Mr. Wilson distributed a draft ordinance regarding rank weeds and vegetation for Council review. He noted he is presently working with the Board of Park Commissioners on negotiating a contract with the architectural firm of Cuppy, Graef & Turner for the new pool project. lie also indicated. that work continues on the Greater Eastside Sewer Separation Project acquisition. Councilor Roach inquired about the incidence of skateboarding. Mr. Lambert noted lie is presently researching the liability concerns of having a skate board facility. Recommendations and Requests from Officers and Departments: Resolution 1991 -1, A Resolution Designating 10th Street in Honor of Mayor ® Gerald E. Warren, was presented to Council and read in its entirety by Councilor Scdlack. Councilor Murray moved to approve Resolution 1991 -1 as presented. This CC 3/12/91 Page 3 ® motion was seconded by Councilor Roach. Discussion ensued concerning dual signage for a period of time. A roll call produced the following vote: AYES: Councilor Rokicki NOES: Councilor Conwav Councilor Roach Councilor Murray Councilor Sedlack declared Resolution 1991 -1 to have been passed and resolved this date. Resolution 1.991 -2, A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Greencastle Requesting the Designation of the Southern highway as Veterans Memorial Highway, was presented to Council and read in its entirety by Councilor Sedlack. Councilor Roach moved to approve Resolution 1991 -2 as presented and this motion was seconded by Councilor Rokicki. A roll call produced the following vote: AYES: Councilor Rokicki NOES: Councilor Conway Councilor Roach Councilor Murray Councilor Sedlack declared Resolution 1991 -2 to have been passed and resolved this dale. Resolution 1991 -5, A Resolution Declaring an Economic Revitalization Area Passed by the Common Council of the City of Greencastle, Indiana, North American Capacitor Company was presented to Council and read in its entirety by Councilor Sedlack. Mr. Keith Green was present to discuss the expansion which represents approximately 75 new jobs. The work is to begin in two weeks and expected completion in June. Councilor Rokicki noted his pleasure at the announcement of the third existing • industry expansion. Mr. Wilson noted that tax abatement will be available on the improvement to the building only. It was noted that a statement of benefit for lax abatement has been filed by North American Capacitor Company. Councilor Rokicki moved to approve Resolution 1991 -5 as presented. This motion was seconded by Councilor Murray. A roll call produced to the following vote: AYES: Councilor Rokicki Councilor Roach Councilor Conway Councilor Murray Councilor Sedlack declared Resolution 1991 -5 to have been passed and resolved this date. Ordinance 1991 -5, An Ordinance Amending the Greencastle Planning and Zoning Ordinance by Amending the Zoning Map (3.44 acres on Manhattan Road), was presented to Council and read in its entirety by Councilor Sedlack. Mr. Wilson noted that the rezoning is from AG to R2 and the public hearing and first reading occurred at the Plan Commission meeting of January 28, 1991. Councilor Rokicki asked about the concern of sewage systems in the area. Mr. Wilson noted that the homeowners would have to comply with the new state laws concerning the building of septic systems. On call for the question the following vole was recorded: AYES: Councilor Rokicki Councilor Roach Councilor Conway Councilor Murray Councilor Sedlack declared Ordinance 1991 -5 to have been passed and adopted this date. • CC 3/12/91 Page J • Ordinance 1991 -6, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 255 -205 of the Greencastle City Code, Paid Holidays, was presented to Council and read in its entirety. Discussion ensued with an explanation of the amendment. Councilor Rokicki moved to approve Ordinance 1991 -6 as presented. This motion was seconded by Councilor Roach. On call for the question the following vote was recorded: AYES: Councilor Rokicki NOES: Councilor Conway Councilor Roach Councilor Murray Councilor Sedlack Councilor Sedlack, as presiding officer voted in favor of the motion to break the tie. Councilor Sedlack then declared Ordinance 1991 -6 to have been passed on first reading. Mayor Harmless entered the meeting at this time. Council Reports and Comments: Councilor Murray noted that she had received inquiries as to why E911 is presently billing prior to the installation of the service. Councilor Sedlack responded that it was the decision of the Central Dispatch Board to beginning billing to collect revenues in advance for the purchase of the equipment. Mayor Harmless noted that advance collection would lessen the amount to be financed and therefore reduce the amount of interest due. Councilor Rokicki noted that the regular session of Council on April 9 would be at the Miller Education Center Board Room. is Mayor Harmless reported on his participation in the National League of Cities Conference in Washington D.C. He noted that he had met with Representatives Lee Hamilton and John Myers, and Senators Dan Coals and Richard Lugar. Mayor Harmless also noted that the city had joined the University Caucus to share concerns and ideas with other university cities across the nation. Councilor Sedlack congratulated the Mayor on his appointment to the Committee on the Environment and thanked him for representing the City of Greencastle. The Clerk- Treasurer noted the distribution of the January Treasurer's Report on the computer format and offered to answer any questions regarding the new format. It was the consensus of Council to review and approve the report at the next meeting. With no further business, Councilor Roach moved for adjournment. This motion was seconded by Councilor Murray, was carried by an aye unanimous vote, and the meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m. zzz Michael M. Harmless, Mayor ATTEST: (.Z J dit t Berry, Cler - Treasurer •