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HomeMy Public PortalAbout3/13/1990GREENCASTLE COMMON COUNCIL Regular Session March 13, 1990 ® The Greencastle Common Council met in regular session on Tuesday March 13, 1990 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 Sheri Roach, Councilor Tim Conway, Councilor Sue Murray, Councilor Bob Sedlack, Councilor Mike Rokicki. Also present was city attorney Larry Wilson. Public Petitions and Comments: Dr. Greg Larkin, President of the Park Board, and members of the Pool Committee were in the audience to present a proposal to Council concerning the swimming pool at Robe Ann Park. Dr. Larkin noted that the Pool Committee had been working for some time with experts to arrive at the informed proposal. Mr. Tim Clark continued with an explanation of the Pool Committee's task and method in making their recommendation to the Park Board. Mr, Joe Condon presented an explanation of the recommendation. It included building a new 10,000 to 12,000 square foot pool with a transition area and ramp, and a 800 square foot baby pool. The pool would have stainless steel walls and gutter system, cement bottom and deck, a six foot chain link fence around the outside and a three foot chain link fence separating the baby pool area. He noted that the proposed pool would he able to he used for educational programs, recreational swimming, swim meets, and would address the needs of all age groups, including the handicapped. Mr. Clark continued noting that the cost of the proposed pool is estimated to be $800,000.00 which would require long term financing. The Pool Finance Committee proposed a lease buy back funding mechanism noting that such would not be subject to the two ® - percent (28) debt limit of the city, and the lease payments could be funded each year either with a debt service tax or other source if one became available. Mr. Clark also noted that the proposal does not include renovation of the pool house. Councilor Sedlack commented that a new pool is desperately needed and he would like to review all the material presented. Councilor Rokicki thanked the Park Board and the Pool Committee for their efforts in putting together the presentation and recommendation. Mayor Harmless asked that the Pool Committee remain with the project until completion. Councilor Murray asked about the procedure and cost of opening the existing pool this year. Dr. Larkin noted that an estimate of $4,000.00 for repairs is necessary with additional water standards testing through the season. He also noted that some of the new equipment requested by the Park Board could be transferred to a new pool. Discussion continued concerning the pool project with the Council taking the proposal under advisement to allow for review of all material presented. Connie Macy and Gwen Morris were present to discuss the Civic League Annual Spring Cleanup week, April 16 -22, with Saturday, April 21 the Cleanup Day. Mayor Harmless noted that the Civic League has been working on clean city signs to be put at the entrances to the city. Mrs. Morris also explained the adopt -a- street program to be initiated by the Civic League to keep the city clean all year. The Civic League is asking that the city provide safety vests for the participants and the trash bags to pick up litter. Mrs. Macy noted that IDEM has set aside $200,000.00 for 50/50 grants in starting recycling programs. She continued that eleven CC 3/13/90 Page 2 Public Petitions continued: . communities have received grants in amounts ranging from $3,200.00 to $15,000.00. Department Reports: Superintendent Leon Phillips presented a monthly report which included the statistics on repairs and replacements. He also noted that all trucks and tools had been serviced in preparation of work to be done this spring and summer. Pumped in the month of February were 35,884,000 gallons. Mayor Harmless noted that the public hearing on the 240 Water Corporation takeover contained no remonstrances. He also noted that the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission should have a decision on the request for water rate increase by April 3, 1990. Superintendent Charlene Nichols delivered the monthly statistical report with further discussion concerning the reeds and the use of the vactor truck. Average flow in February was 1.3 MGD. Mr. Wilson noted that he had drafted a new sewer use ordinance that is presently being reviewed by Jim Frazell of Triad Associates. Fire Chief Bob Elmore reported a total of 9 responses for the period, which included one mutual aid received from Madison Township Fire Department. The Police Department statistical report was delivered by Chief Jack Hanlon. Three hundred thirty calls were received in February which included 111 citizen assistance, 29 accidents, 24 thefts, and 68 arrests. Chief Hanlon also noted that the IDAC equipment as required by the state is beginning to arrive, and that Officer Jeff Hampton had resigned to take another. job. Mayor Harmless commented that the department is forming a study • commission to review and address the problem of turnover. He continued that it is not just a Greencastle problem, but rather that of all small city police departments. Discussion continued concerning the issue of turnover. Mr. Jim Wright delivered the Street Department report that included repairs and purchases of stone and cold mix. Councilor Roach asked that Council make a commitment to have Jim Frazell as city engineer design a solution to the storm drainage problem on Cassada Drive. Councilor Sedlack requested information on the Street Department Garage Project. Mr. Wright indicated that he has met with the architect concerning the drawings and is presently investigating possible locations. The Park Department report was delivered by Stan Lambert. He also noted that Buddy Jones is presently working in the Park and that the seasonal maintenance position has been filled by Mr. John Raley. In the Legal Department report Mr. Wilson noted that the Mary Dean case had been continued, that two tort claims concerning the repaving project by the state had been filed, and that Right -of -Way acquisition continues on the Southern Highway Project. Discussion continued concerning the Southern Highway Project. The Clerk- Treasurer reported that the 1989 Annual Report was completed and filed, and that copies would be made available to Council. Recommendations and Requests from Officers and Departments: Ordinance 1990 -5, An Ordinance Approving the Petition of Lee M. Stewart and Susan B. Stewart, Husband and Wife, to Vacate Public • Right -of -Way in the City of Greencastle, Putnam County, Indiana, was presented to Council for seconded reading and was read by title only by Mr. Wilson. Councilor Sedlack asked that the ordinance CC 3/13/90 Recommendations continued: S indicate that the February meeting Councilor Murray moved to approve change. This motion was seconded carried by an aye unanimous vote. Page 3 was held at the GTE building. Ordinance 1990 -5 with that by Councilor Roach, and was Mayor Harmless declared Ordinance 1990 -5 to have been passed and adopted this date. Ordinance 1990 -8, An Ordinance Annexing Certain Territory to the City of Greencastle, Putnam County, Indiana (Petition for Voluntary Annexation by Pedcor Investments), was presented to Council, and read in its entirety by Mr. Wilson. Mr. Jeff Linton was present from Ice Miller Donadi.o F Ryan representing Pedcor Investments to explain the petition for annexation. Councilor Rokicki moved to approve Ordinance 1990 -8 as presented. This motion was seconded by Councilor Murray, and was carried by an aye unanimous vote. Mayor Harmless declared Ordinance 1990 -8 to have been passed on first reading. Ordinance 1990 -7, An Ordinance Adding Chapter 230 of the Greencastle City Code (City Seal), was presented to Council for second reading, and was read by title only by Mayor Harmless. Councilor Rokicki moved to approve Ordinance 1990 -7 as presented. This motion was seconded by Councilor Murray, and was carried by an aye unanimous vote. Mayor Harmless declared Ordinance 1990 -7 to have been passed and adopted this date. Resolution 1990 -3, A Resolution Approving the Donation of Real • Estate for the Southern Highway Project, was presented to Council, and was read in its entirety by Mr. Wilson. Councilor Rokicki moved to approve Resolution 1990 -3 as presented. This motion was seconded by Councilor Roach, and was carried by an aye unanimous vote. Mayor Harmless declared Resolution 1990 -3 to have been passed and resolved this date. Ordinance 1990 -9, An Ordinance Amending the Greencastle Planning and Zoning Ordinance (Amends Chapter 816 -10 to make filling or service station a permitted use), was presented to Council, and read in its entirety by Mr. Wilson. Mr. Wilson noted that a public hearing was held at the Plan Commission meeting of March 12, 1990 and was unanimously passed by the Plan Commission. Councilor Murray moved to approve Ordinance 1990 -9 as presented. This motion was seconded by Councilor Roach. Discussion ensued concerning the allowable uses in a Cl, C2 and C3 zone. On call for the question the motion was unanimously carried. Mayor Harmless declared Ordinance 1990 -9 to have been passed and adopted this date. Ordinance 1990 -10, An Ordinance Amending the Greencastle Planning and Zoning Ordinance by Amending the Zoning Map (Petition of McClure Oil Corporation for Rezoning 2.4 acres on South Bloomington from RA to C3), was presented to Council, and was read in its entirety by Mr. Wilson. Mayor Harmless noted that the Plan Commission voted unanimously on March 12, 1990 to recommend the rezoning to Council. Councilor Roach moved to approve Ordinance 1990 -10 as presented. This motion was seconded by Councilor Murray and was carried by an aye unanimous vote. e Mayor Harmless declared Ordinance 1990 -10 to have been passed and adopted this date. CC 3/13/90 Page 4 Recommendations continued: O Ordinance 1990 -11, An Ordinance Amending the Greencastle Planning and Zoning Ordinance by Amending the Zoning Map (Petition by Al Tucker for Rezoning 1202 -1208 South Bloomington from RA to RP), was presented to Council and was read in its entirety by Mayor Harmless. It was noted that the Plan Commission had voted on March 12, 1990 to recommend the rezoning. Discussion ensued concerning the properties in question with regard to entrance and exits on SR231, parking, and the property immediately across from the area. Councilor Roach moved to approve Ordinance 1990 -11 as presented and the motion was seconded by Councilor Murray. Discussion continued with the issue of creating another SR240 (Indianapolis Road) on SR231, especially in regard to traffic flow. Mayor Harmless indicated that after the Southern Highway is built the stoplight at that intersection would interrupt the traffic to allow for egress and ingress. On call for the question a roll call vote revealed an aye unanimous vote with reservations noted by Councilors Rokicki, Roach, Murray, and Sedlack. Mayor Harmless declared Ordinance 1990 -11 to have been passed and adopted this date. Ordinance 1990 -6, An Ordinance Requiring the Installation and Maintenance of Smoke Detectors, was presented to Council for first reading and was read in its entirety with Mayor Harmless and Mr. Wilson each reading a portion of the ordinance. Councilor Rokicki moved to approve Ordinance 1990 -6 as presented and the motion was seconded by Councilor Roach. Discussion ensued concerning ability to enforce, the enforcing entity, the affected structures, the effect on insurance claims and liability claims, financial assistance, the provision of smoke detectors and assistance with installation, the fine structure, and the dissemination of information. The Council indicated that more information is • necessary prior to second reading. On call for the question a roll call vote carried the motion unanimously. Mayor Harmless declared Ordinance 1990 -6 to have been passed on first reading. Council Reports and Comments: Councilor Murray commended the Clerk- Treasurer for efforts in the renovation of City Hall. She reported that the City had been awarded a $300,000.00 grant for the Greater Eastside Sewer Separation Project. She also noted that a preliminary application had been sent for round two of the CFF grant cycle for child care expansion. The application requested $300,000.00 in grant award with a $30,000.00 local match for targeting 0 -2 year age group child care. Councilor Sedlack noted congratulations on the CFF grant award and the new meeting space in City Hall. Councilor Roach indicated that she had received many favorable comments on the addition of the flagpole outside City Hall. 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 10:40 p.m. 4 / L' Michael M. Harmless, Mayor ATTEST: Ju i h Berry, Clerk -Tr asur� er