HomeMy Public PortalAbout6/13/1991GREENCASTLE COMMON COUNCIL
e Regular Session
June 13, 1991
The Greencastle Common Council met in regular session on Thursday, June 13,
1991 in City Hall. The meeting was called to order at 7:40 p.m. On call of the roll the
following members were shown to be present: Councilor Mike Rokicki, Councilor Tim
Conway, Councilor Sue Murray, Councilor Bob Sedlack. Councilor Roach was absent.
City engineer Ron Smith and city attorney Larry Wilson were also present.
Public Petitions and Comments:
Mr. Bill Marley, chairman of the "All America City" committee was present to
share with Council the process and explanation of the presentation given in San
Antonio, Texas by the "All America City Committee ". Other committee members were
noted to be: Mayor Harmless, David Murray. Ken Eitel, Charles and Ann Chandler,
Bonnie West, Gary Druckemiller, Eric Bernsce, Donna Bouslog, Dana Moses, and Tim
Clark. Mayor Harmless lauded Eric Bernsce for his efforts in writing the eleven page
application which awarded Greencastle one of the thirty finalist positions and allowed
the trip to San Antonio for the competition.
Mr. Marley went on to note that the presentation included three parts; industrial
development through the GDC, Main Street Greencastle downtown improvements, and
Opportunity Housing efforts to provide housing to low /moderate income families. The
final competition included a three minute video characterizing Greencastle and its
citizens. DcPauw University, Center for Contemporary Media and Dr. Ken Bode, Don
Score and Chris Newton were recognized for their work in producing the video. After
the discussion the video was viewed by the assembly.
Dr. Ken Bode and Chris Newton were present to offer explanation of 1991
expenditures for the cable access channel and request additional funds in the budget
for 1992 in order to expand programming for the community, government and schools.
He noted that Tracy Linton and Brett Hecko were hired for the summer to be trained
in production and keep message board current. Councilor Sedlack noted in considering
the increase in the budget, the Council will need to know specifics on how the public
will be served.
Councilor Murray asked about clarification from TCI concerning the new
"Encore" channel billing procedure. Both Councilor Sedlack and Murray expressed
concern about the cable user bearing the burden of rejecting the billing. Mr. Wilson is
to contact TCI regarding the issue.
Approval of Minutes:
The minutes of May 14 regular session, May 14 public hearing and May 21 public
hearing were distributed to Council. Councilor Sedlack requested the minutes of May
14 regular session be amended to add to the second paragraph the following sentence;
"Mr. Wilson suggested that Dr. Rudolph seek a restraining order through the Putnam
County courts." Councilor Sedlack moved to approve the minutes as amended. This
motion was seconded by Councilor Murray and was carried by an aye unanimous vote
of members present.
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® Approval of Treasurer's Report:
The treasurer's report of April, 1991 was distributed to Council. Councilor
Rokicki moved to approve the report as distributed. This motion was seconded by
Councilor Murray and was carried by an aye unanimous vote of members present.
Department Reports:
In addition to the monthly statistical reports the following comments were
presented by department supervisors.
Mr. Phillips stated that the water plant is pumping at or near capacity and there
is a serious water concern. He continued that the standpipe lost 12 feel on Monday.
Mayor Harmless noted that drought conditions are increasing the demand on the pumps.
Mr. Wilson staled that the water conservation ordinance passed in 1988 is still in effect
and that Council may take action based on that ordinance. Councilor Murray asked for
an update on the projects and priorities of the water department. Mayor Harmless noted
that Mr. Smith and Mr. Phillips are presently working on the long range plan including
the new well and transmission line. Mr. Phillips noted that its the pumps that are of
concern at this time.
Councilor Rokicki moved to declare a phase 1 water emergency and request
voluntary conservation. Councilor Sedlack seconded the motion asking for verification
of the ability to upgrade to mandatory conservation if needed. Mr. Wilson noted that
an emergency meeting of Council could be called if necessary. The motion was carried
® by an aye unanimous vote of members present. Mayor harmless requested that lawn
and garden sprinkling be curtailed or conducted after sundown.
Mr. Stan Lambert noted that petitions for the swimming pool bond issue were
turned in to the county auditor for certification. He also noted that soil borings south
of the present pool site indicated depths of 14 -I5 feet before bedrock and the site
location of the new facility has been moved south. In response to a question from
Councilor Murray, Mr. Lambert noted that family swim time has been scheduled on
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Mrs. Charlene Nichols noted that the S. College Street alarm system is installed
and operating in [lie sewage department.
Mr. Ernie Phillips reported that summer maintenance continues at the cemetery
with part of the wooden fence having been replaced with wrought iron fencing.
Mr. Jim Wright delivered the monthly statistics for the street department and
Councilor Sedlack noted that the Public Library appreciated the street tree trimming.
Mr. Ron Smith noted that Fillmore Road sewer extension will be starting soon,
the Wal -Mart force main and lift station will begin Monday, and the Greater Eastside
Sewer Separation project design has been enhanced and simplified. Councilor Murrav
asked how many casement acquisitions remain for the Greater Eastside project. Mr.
Smith replied only three on the west side where construction will begin and more on the
cast side. He also noted that he is presently working on standardization of drainage
• requirements for the city.
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Mr. Wilson reported only one parcel remaining for acquisition on the southern
highway project. He also noted that the city had been named in a traffic accident tort
claim and that it had been sent to the insurance company.
Public Hearing:
Resolution 1991 -12, A Resolution to Re- establish a Cumulative Capital
Development Fund, was presented to Council and read in its entirety by Mr. Wilson.
Mayor Harmless announced a public hearing and asked for any and all comments from
the public. There being none, Councilor Sedlack noted that his preference was to
maintain the Cumulative Capital Development Fund as established for the maintenance
of public ways and sidewalks and moved to approve Resolution 1991 -12 presented as
such. This motion was seconded by Councilor Murray and was carried by an aye
unanimous vote of members present. Mayor Harmless declared Resolution 1991 -12
to have been passed and resolved this date.
Recommendations and Requests from Officers and Departments:
Resolution 1991 -11, A Resolution Approving the Execution by the Board of
Public Works and Safety of the City of Greencastle of an Interlocal Cooperation
Agreement with the County of Putnam for the Delineation of Duties for the
Improvement and Maintenance of a Portion of Tenth Street, was presented to Council
and read in its entirety by Mr. Wilson. Councilor Murray moved to approve Resolution
1991 -11 as presented. This motion was seconded by Councilor Sedlack and was carried
b an aye unanimous vote of members present. Mayor Harmless declared Resolution
1991 -11 to have been passed and resolved this date.
Ordinance 1991 -11, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 442 -30 of Greencastle City
Code Schedule of One -Way Streets, was presented to Council and read in its entirety
by Mr. Wilson. Councilor Rokicki moved to approve Ordinance 1991 -11 as presented.
This motion was seconded by Councilor Murray and was carried by an aye unanimous
vote of members present. Mayor Harmless declared Ordinance 1991 -11 to have been
passed on first reading.
Ordinance 1991 -12, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 443 -15 of Greencastle City
Code Schedule of No Parking Zones, was presented to Council and read in its entirety
by Mr. Wilson. Discussion ensued concerning the Asbury Towers request regarding a
handicap parking space or loading zone. Mr. Wright and Chief Hanlon were to clarify
the request. Councilor Murray moved to approve Ordinance 1991 -12 as presented. This
motion was seconded by Councilor Sedlack and was carried by an aye unanimous vole
of members present. Mayor Harmless declared Ordinance 1991 -12 to have been passed
on first reading.
Council Reports and Comments:
Summer meeting schedule was established as follows: .tune 25, city hall; July 9,
PSI Energy; July 23, city hall; August 13, city hall; August 20, city hall.
Councilor Murray reported that the 2000 x 2000 Reforestation Committee is
requesting permission to apply for a 50150 grant from the Department of Natural
Resources in the amount of $4,000.00 for the purpose of tree planting. Councilor
Murray moved to approve the request to apply for the grant. This motion was seconded
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