HomeMy Public PortalAbout5/14/1991GREENCASTLE COMMON COUNCIL
Regular Session
May 14, 1991
The Greencastle Common Council met in regular session on Tuesday, May 14,
1991 at 7:30 P.M. in City Hall. On call of the roll the following members were shown to
be present: Councilor Sheri Roach, Councilor Tim Conway, Councilor Sue Murray,
Councilor Robert Sed lack, Councilor Mike Rokicki. City attorney Larry Wilson and city
engineer Ron Smith were also present.
Public Petitions and Comments:
Dr. James Rudolph was present to express a concern about the obscenities used
by members of the Delta Tau Della fraternity in front of his young daughter. Mr.
Wilson indicated that the fraternity and the university are responsible for that control
and Dr. Rudolph continued that he was dissatisfied with the results from DePauw.
Mrs. Bonnie West was present to discuss the street closings for the Heritage
Preservation Fair. It was determined that Police Chief Jack Hanlon, Street
Commissioner Jim Wright and Mrs. West would speak to the area merchants and make
the decision on the closing of Franklin.
Approval of Minutes:
The minutes of April 25 special session were distributed to Council. Councilor
Sedlack moved to approve the minutes as distributed. This motion was seconded by
Councilor Murray and was carried by an aye unanimous vote.
Approval of Treasurer's Report:
The March, 1991 treasurer's report was distributed to Council. Councilor
Rokicki moved to approve the treasurer's report as distributed. This motion was
seconded by Council Murray and was carried by an aye unanimous vote. The April,
1991 treasurer's report was distributed to Council for approval at the next meeting.
Department Reports:
In addition to monthly statistical reports the following comments were presented
by department supervisors.
Police Chief Jack Hanlon reported higher incidence of complaints and arrests.
Mike Kern of GTE was present to answer questions concerning E911. Councilor Roach
asked about transferring calls. Mr. Kern slated that calls can be transferred without
putting the caller on hold.
Fire Chief Bob Elmore noted that he will be setting up drills with Systec to be
better prepared for hazardous material situations, He continued that the department
will be working with DePauw University on the maximum capacities of their buildings.
Water superintendent Leon Phillips noted that he and Ron Smith are preparing
request for proposals for the labor portion of the water line project on the greater
eastside.
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i Department Reports continued:
Sewage superintendent Charlene Nichols reported that notice to proceed on the
Fillmore Road sewer extension project was given on May 13, 1991.
Street commissioner Jim Wright reported that Limedale Ditching would soon
begin work on the North College Street Realignment Project. He continued that
sidewalks and curbs on Linwood Avenue would be done in conjunction with storm
drainage work.
Building commissioner Bill Lawrence reported 18 permits issued in the previous
month. He also noted that he would like to consider raising the maximum value of
home improvement without a permit to $500.00 to address the increased costs of
materials on small projects.
City engineer Ron Smith reported that the following projects would be under
construction: 10th Street widening, Wal -Mart lift station and force main, McClure Oil
sewer extension, Greater Eastside sewer separation project.
City attorney Larry Wilson reported that the jury trial for Employees, Inc.
concerning southern highway land acquisition has been completed. He also noted that
consideration of the ordinance on rank weeds and vegetation is postponed until further
review of new state legislation. Mr. Wilson distributed information from Umbaugh &
Associates on the pool project and noted that lie is working on specs for the trash and
recycling contracts.
Reverend Ned Stcelcof Gobin Memorial United Methodist Church with a request
to change the parking ordinance to allow for angled parking on Spring Street from
Seminary to Simpson. The intent is to widen Spring Street onto Gobin property to
provide 16 angled private parking spaces and maintain the 21 public spaces now
available by also angling the parking on the west side. Mr. Wilson is to prepare the
ordinance amendment for the next meeting.
Councilor Sedlack also noted that a request for handicap parking had been
received from Asbury Towers. Mr. Wilson is to research the request prior to the next
meeting.
Public Hearings:
Ordinance 1991 -7, An Ordinance Approving the Vacation of a Public Right -of-
Way Located in the City of Greencastle, Putnam County, Indiana, was presented for
second reading. No public comments were received. Councilor Rokicki moved to
approve Ordinance 1991 -7 as presented. This motion was seconded by Councilor Murray
and was carried by an aye unanimous vote. Mayor Harmless declared Ordinance 1991 -7
to have been passed and adopted this date.
Resolution 1991 -8, A Resolution Confirming a Resolution Declaring an Economic
Revitalization Area Passed by the Common Council of the City of Greencastle, Indiana
on the 12th Day of March, 1991, was presented to Council. No public comments were
received. Councilor Murray moved to approve Resolution 1991 -8 as presented. This
• motion was seconded by Councilor Scdlack and was carried by an aye unanimous vote.
Mayor Harmless declared Resolution 1991 -8 to have been passed and resolved this date.
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Recommendations and Requests from Officers and Departments:
Ordinance 1991 -8, An Ordinance Amending the Greencastle Planning and Zoning
Ordinance: Chapter 831 -- Home Occupations, was presented as amended at the Plan
Commission meeting of April 23, 1991, noting that section 831 -15 was eliminated.
Councilor Murray moved to approve Ordinance 1991 -8 as amended. This motion was
seconded by Councilor Roach and was carried by an aye unanimous vole. Mayor
Harmless declared Ordinance 1991 -8 to have been passed and adopted this date.
Resolution 1991 -9, A Resolution to the City 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. Cindy
McCammack of Main Street Greencastle was present to answer questions about the
project and grant application. Councilor Roach moved to approve Resolution 1991 -9 as
presented. This motion was seconded by Councilor Rokicki. Councilor Conway
abstained from the vote and the motion was carried 4 -0. Mayor Harmless declared
Resolution 1991 -9 to have been passed and resolved this date.
Resolution 1991 -10, A Resolution Recognizing National Police Officers Week and
Police Memorial Day, was presented to Council and read in its entirety. Councilor
Rokicki moved to approve Resolution 1991 -10 as presented. This motion was seconded
by Councilor Murray and was carried by an aye unanimous vote. Mayor Harmless
declared Resolution 1991 -10 to have been passed and resolved this date.
Council Reports and Comments:
• Councilor Rokicki thanked Bill Lawrence, Sue Murray and Jim Wright for their
efforts in the clean up of a certain property in the city.
Mayor Harmless noted that street lights have been requested in the Wood
subdivision.
Mr. Wilson noted that elected officials cannot carry or sign the swimming pool
bond issue petition.
With no further business Councilor Sedlack moved for adjournment. This motion
was seconded by Councilor Roach, was carried by an aye unanimous vote, and the
meeting was adjourned at 10:05 p.m. Z /
Michael M. Harmless, Mayor
ATTEST:
u ith Berry, Clerk - Treasure
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