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Home My Public Portal About12/10/1991GREENCASTLE COMMON COUNCIL ® Regular Session December 10, 1991 The Greencastle Common Council mct in regular session on Tuesday, December 10, 1991 at 7:30 p.m. in City Hall. On call of the roll the following members were shown to be present: Councilor Roach, Councilor Rokicki, Councilor Murray, Councilor Conway, Councilor Sedlack. Also present was city engineer Ron Smith and city attorney Larry Wilson. Ceremonial Matters: Mayoral proclamations and presentations of the city seal were awarded to the three outgoing councilors, Sheri Roach, Tim Conway and Bob Sedlack. During remarks Councilor Sedlack thanked his wife Ellen, the department heads, colleagues on the council, the clerk- treasurer, and the "All America" mayor for support and cooperation through the years. Councilor Conway thanked the city for the seal and commented that he appreciated working with the mayor in operation of the city. Councilor Roach commented that she appreciated living in a small town and being able to work with the people of the community. She also thanked the department heads, especially the police department. A Certificate of Appreciation was awarded to the American Legion Post #58 for their continued assistance on flag projects in the community. Councilor Rokicki displayed the plaque presented to Greencastle High depicting the Certificate of Recognition awarded at the October 8th council meeting. Public Petitions and Comments: ® County Councilmember Nancy Michael was present with Stuart Rhodes of Traub & Company to make a presentation concerning the County Economic Development Income Tax which is under consideration as a means of funding the new county jail. Mr. Rhodes explained the income tax and presented an analysis of options and estimates. Discussion ensued concerning the advantages and disadvantages of an income tax verses a property tax. Mrs. Michael announced that the County Council would be conducting a public meeting about CEDIT on Thursday, January 16, with all the city and town officials invited to attend. Mr. Dennis Lit tick was present to thank the city for their efforts in providing a sidewalk on Linwood Drive, commenting that the walkway is much safer for the children attending Tzouanakis Elementary. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Barron and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Spencer were present concerning the dispute about the height of Mr. Spencer's hedge on Avenue B. Mayor Harmless noted that the city has seen to it that the ordinances in effect have been enforced and he encouraged the neighbors to find a method by which to settle their differences. Approval of Minutes: The minutes of October 4 Special Session, October 8 Regular Session, November 4 Public Hearing, November 12 Public Hearing, November 12 Regular Session were distributed to council. Councilor Sedlack moved to approve the minutes as distributed. This motion was seconded by Councilor Roach and was carried by an aye unanimous 49 vote. CC 12/10/91 Page 2 • Approval of Treasurer's Report: The treasurer's reports of September and October, 1991 were distributed to council. Councilor Sedlack moved to approve the reports as presented. This motion was seconded by Councilor Murray and was carried by an aye unanimous vole. Department Reports: In addition to monthly statistical reports the following comments were presented by the department heads. Mr. Stan Lambert provided an update on the pool project and discussed the budget. Mr. Jim Wright commented that Linwood Drive sidewalk has been completed, the storm sewer pipe has been installed at the corner of 1st and Avenue D, and they will be starting the sidewalk at that corner. Chief Jack Hanlon presented a construction update on the police department renovation. Councilor Murray asked about it traffic count on old SR240. Chief Hanlon noted that one had been requested. Councilor Roach asked about flashing stop light at the corner of the Veterans Memorial Highway and Manhattan Road. Mr. Wright indicated that the cost of the flasher is $4,800.00 and he is still waiting for installation information from PSI. • Mrs. Charlene Nichols announced that the Greencastle Wastewater Treatment Plant received one of the 1991 "Best Passavant Plant" awards from Zimpro Passavanl Environmental Systems, Inc. Councilor Sedlack congratulated the sewage department. Mrs. Nichols also indicated that the department is installing the necessary railings around the digesters. Mr.Wilson reported that all casements for the Greater Eastside Sewer Separation project have been acquired except for Employees, Inc. and that the IURC should be sending the approval of the water rate increase this week. He also noted that a claim had been filed concerning an accident on Bloomington Street to which he responded that the street is a state highway. Mr. Smith reported that the McClure Oil sewer project is ready to go to bid, Foxridge is in the planning stage, the 10th Street project is 80 %n complete, and that the Wal -Mart lift station and the Fillmore Road Sewer Extension project are both complete. Recommendations and Requests from Officers and Departments: Ordinance 1992 -1, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 442 -30 of Greencastle City Code Schedule of One -Way Streets was presented to council and read in its entirely by Mr.Wilson. Councilor Rokicki moved to approve Ordinance 1992 -1 as presented on first reading. This motion was seconded by Councilor Murray and was carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilor Conway ABSTENTION: Councilor Roach Councilor Murray Councilor Sedlack Councilor Rokicki CC 12/10/91 O Recommendations continued: Page 3 Mayor Harmless declared Ordinance 1992 -1 to have been passed on first reading. Ordinance 1992 -2, 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. Councilor Murray moved to approve Ordinance 1992 -2. This motion was seconded by Councilor Sedlack and was carried by an aye unanimous vote. Mayor Harmless declared Ordinance 1992 -2 to have been passed on first reading. Ordinance 1991 -15, An Ordinance Fixing the Salaries of Elected Officers of the City of Greencastle for the Year 1992 was presented to council and read by Mayor Harmless. Councilor Sedlack moved to approve Ordinance 1991 -15 as presented. This motion was seconded by Councilor Murray and was carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilor Conway ABSTENTION: Councilor Roach Councilor Murray Councilor Sedlack Councilor Rokicki Mayor Harmless declared Ordinance 1991 -15 to have been passed and adopted this date. Resolution 1991. -25, A Resolution Encouraging the Use of a Designated Driver was presented to council and read in its entirety by Mr. Wilson. Councilor Sedlack offered an amendment to the wording. The resolution was then read as amended and Councilor Sedlack moved to approve Resolution 1991 -25 as amended. This motion was seconded by Councilor Roach and was carried by an ave unanimous vote. Mayor Is Harmless declared Resolution 1991 -25 to have been passed and adopted this date. Resolution 1991. -26, A Resolution Authorizing Transferof Appropriations within Classifications in the 1991 Budget of the City of Greencastle was presented to council and read in its entirety by Mayor Harmless. Councilor Sedlack moved to approve Resolution 1991 -26 as presented. This motion was seconded by Councilor Murray and was carried by an aye unanimous vote. Mayor Harmless declared Resolution 1991 -26 to have been passed and adopted this date. Resolution 1991 -27, A Resolution Authorizing Transfer of Appropriations Between Classifications in the 1991 Budget of the City of Greencastle was presented to council and read in its entirety by Mayor Harmless. Councilor Murray moved to approve Resolution 1991 -27 as presented. This motion was seconded by Councilor Rokicki and was carried by an aye unanimous vote. Mayor Harmless declared Resolution 1991 -27 to have been passed and adopted this date. Councilor Roach departed the meeting at this time. Ordinance 1992 -3, An Ordinance to Establish a Department of Redevelopment Pursuant to IC 36.7 -14 and Repealing All Ordinances Inconsistent Therewith was presented to council and read in its entirety by Mayor Harmless. Mr. Wilson explained the Redevelopment Commission. Discussion ensued concerning the purpose of first passage in December, appointments to the commission, and TIF. Councilor Sedlack moved to approve Ordinance 1992 -3 as presented on first reading. This motion was seconded by Councilor Murray and was carried by the following vote: • C -1- 1 CC 12/10/91 Page 4 AYES: Councilor Murray NAYS: Councilor Conway Councilor Sedlack Councilor Rokicki Mayor Harmless declared Ordinance 1992 -3 to have been passed on first reading. The 1992 holiday schedule was presented to council. Councilor Murray moved to approve the schedule as presented. This motion was seconded by Councilor Sedlack and was carried by an ayc unanimous vote of members present. With no further business, Councilor Murra moved for adjournment. This motion was seconded by Councilor Conway, was carried by an aye unanimous vote of members present, and the meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m. TEST: ud h Berry, Clerk- Treasu r Michael M. Harmless, Mayor r]