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
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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
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Recommendations continued:
S indicate that the February meeting
Councilor Murray moved to approve
change. This motion was seconded
carried by an aye unanimous vote.
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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.
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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