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HomeMy Public PortalAbout5/30/1990GREENCASTLE COMMON COUNCIL Regular Session May 30, 1990 • The Greencastle Common Council met in regular session on Wednesday, May 30, 1990 in City Hall. The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. On call of the roll the following members were shown to be present: Councilor Sheri Roach, Councilor Tim Conway, Councilor Susan Murray, Councilor Bob Sedlack, Councilor Mike Rokicki. Also present was City Attorney Larry Wilson. The minutes of April 2, 1990 special session and April 10, 1990 regular session were distributed to Council. Councilor Murray moved to approve the above minutes as distributed. This motion was seconded by Councilor Sedlack and was carried by an aye unanimous vote. Department Reports: Chief Robert Elmore delivered a statistical report which included 6 runs for the period. He noted that Mr. Roy W. Bumgardner had been approved by PERF and had been sworn in as a firefighter. Chief Elmore also noted that the Moose Lodge had donated smoke detectors. Mr. Jim Wright reported the activities of the Street Department which included repairing storm sewers, cutting brush, mowing, patching holes, and sweeping streets. He also noted the grading of Frazier Street, South Street, Fairview Street, and Keightley Road, and installing 21 stop signs and 22 street signs. Councilor Sedlack inquired as to the length of the Keightley Road extension. Mr. Wright noted that it is greater than 200 yards and requires grading once a month. In response to Councilor Sedlack's question concerning the Street Department garage Mr. Wright noted that appraisals for the property in question had been received. . Chief Jack Hanlon presented the statistical report that included 395 complaints responded to during the period, 69 of which were arrests. Ms. Terry Hall inquired as to the occurrence of accidents at the corner of Washington and College, noting the blocked view because of parked cars. Mr. Wright responded that the Street Department crew is in the process of painting the new curbs at that corner to indicate the no parking zones. He continued that the job will be complete within three working days. Mr. Leon Phillips delivered the monthly report of the Water Department which included the repair of 6 leaks, installation of 3 new services, the flushing of all the hydrants, plus meter work. He noted 235 work orders for the period and the pumping of 41,768,000 gallons. The Park Department report was presented by Mr. Stan Lambert. He noted that Shawn Gobert was hired as the assistant recreation director and that John Raley had resigned to seek full -time employment. Mr. Lambert continued that the summer recreation program and the pool program would be approved at the next Park Board meeting, and the concession stand at the pool would be operated by the Park Department this year. Mr. Lambert also reported that Dominoes Pizza offered to sell 8 piece pizzas to the concession stand for $4.00, allowing each piece to be sold for $1.00 with the stipulation that 50% of the profit be dedicated to a new swimming pool building fund, and that Baker's Transfer Station had also indicated that any unclaimed monies from aluminum can recycling would be donated to that fund. With that Mr. Lambert requested that the Council establish such a fund. The Clerk- Treasurer noted that such donations could be received into the Donation Fund and accounted for separately to allow for accumulation toward the project. Councilor Sedlack moved • to establish a sub -fund within the Donation Fund to receive and accumulate any donations dedicated to the new swimming pool project. This motion was seconded by Councilor Murray and was carried by an aye unanimous vote. CC 5/30/90 Page 2 Department Reports continued: • Councilor Murray asked Mr. Lambert the hours at the park and pool. Mr. Lambert responded that the park is open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and the pool is open daily from 12:00 noon to 7:00 p.m. Mayor Harmless noted that Cemetery Superintendent would be available at the nest meeting, and he added that the cemetery was in excellent condition for Memorial Day. He also noted that after much consideration and effort from the V.F.W., Pil Hunter, the DNR, the DAR, the American Legion and the Cemetery Department, Sgt. Cunningham's gravestone had been moved to an appropriate site at Forest Hill Cemetery. Mr. Wilson reported that 5 parcels are left for condemnation for the Southern Highway Project. He also noted that the Dean v. Newby, Hendrich, City of Greencastle case is set to go to jury trial on June 20, 1990. Mr. Chris Newton of DePauw University Center for Contemporary Media was present to deliver a report to Council concerning the Media Center and Channel 19. His report included the status of the Center, programming alternatives for Channel 19 and the upgrading and integrating of Channel 19. fie also noted that the Channel 19 External Advisory Board will be meeting on June 20, 1990 at 4:00 p.m. in City Hall and any Council member with questions or comments is welcome to attend. Mr. Tom Hunt of TCI, Indiana delivered the annual cable report. Mr. Hunt briefly discussed the opportunity to totally rebuild the cable system in Greencastle, providing two -way cablecasting from anywhere in the city, a more dependable signal, and the expansion of the government access channel. Councilor • Sedlack acknowledged the age of the current cable system, but felt that Council should proceed carefully because of the possibility of federal re- regulation. Discussion ensued with the issues of service, response to calls for service, rising costs, and the new breakdown of fees being of most concern. Councilor Sedlack inquired as to the new areas of service planned by TCI. Mr. Hunt noted the following: Limedale, Albin Pond 2, West Lane, Tennessee and First, Asbury Village, Southwood, Putnamville Road, and the possibility of West Walnut; no definite time frame was indicated. Mr. Mike Paul of 700 Ravenswood explained to Mr. Hunt the problems he has been having over the past two years with reception in his area, especially with the higher channels. Mr. Hunt indicated that he would become involved with the problem to try to reach a solution. Recommendations and Requests from Officers and Departments: Ms. Gwen Morris of the Clean City Committee appeared before Council to request support for the application to the Indiana Recycling Grants Program. She noted that the application would request $20,000.00 with matching $20,000.00 to be used for the purchase of curbside recycling containers and the collection trailer; the goal being to achieve curbside recycling by August, 1991 to coincide with the new trash hauling contract. Mayor Harmless indicated that the Clean City Committee would be researching the cost expectations prior to requesting bids for the new contract. Resolution 1990 -5, A Resolution Authorizing Application to the Indiana Recycling Grants Program, was presented to Council and was read in its entirety by Mr. Wilson. Mayor Harmless noted that the local match of $20,000.00 would be built into the 1991 Trash • budget. Councilor Sedlack asked if that amount would be available within that budget. The Clerk- Treasurer indicated that the amount could be budgeted or taken from the surplus, but the final determination could not be made until the research of costs is complete. Councilors Murray and Sedlack inquired about the continuing costs of the program. It was noted that the Clean City CC 5/30/90 Page 3 Recommendations continued: e Committee will be investigating those costs. Councilor Rokicki noted that the question is not if, but when, and that costs for recycling will probably be more later. Councilor Murray moved to approve Resolution 1990 -5 as presented. This motion was seconded by Councilor Roach and was carried by an aye unanimous vote. Mayor Harmless declared Resolution 1990 -5 to have been passed. Mr. Wilson stated that the investigation of the composting of yard waste is timely to complete a program designed to keep landfill costs down. Ms. Terry Hall, President of the City Plan Commission, appeared before Council to report that the Plan Commission had approved the additional expenditure of $900.00 for mapping and $2,500.00 for the University Zone Issue Capsule to be added to the contract with Wabash Scientific for the Comprehensive City Plan. Ms. Hall stated that the appropriated amount for the Plan would cover the additional expenditures. Mr. Michael Shaver of Wabash Scientific explained the mapping program and the University Zone Capsule. Councilor Rokicki asked how many public meeting had occurred in regards to the Comprehensive City Plan. Mr. Shaver indicated that there had been four thus far and Ms. Hall added that the City Plan is listed on each Plan Commission agenda. Mr. Shaver stated that when the final draft presentation is ready he would be willing to be present at a meeting in each ward to explain the Plan. Ordinance 1990 -8, An Ordinance Annexing Certain Territory to the City of Greencastle, Putnam County, Indiana Pursuant to Voluntary Petition of Pedcor Investments and Pedcor Investments- 1989-VII, L.P., was presented to Council and was read by title only by Mr. Wilson. Mr. Wilson noted the reading to be necessary to allow for publication according to statute. Councilor Roach moved to approve Ordinance 1990 -8 as presented. This motion was seconded by Councilor Sedlack was carried by an aye unanimous vote. Mayor Harmless declared Ordinance 1990 -8 to have been passed and adopted this date. Resolution 1990 -6, A Resolution Establishing a Fiscal Plan for the Annexation of Territory (10th Street, 11.26 acres), was presented to Council and was read in its entirety by Mr. Wilson. Councilor Rokicki moved to approve Resolution 1990 -6 as presented. This motion was seconded by Councilor Murray and was carried by an aye unanimous vote. Mayor Harmless declared Resolution 1990 -6 to have been passed. Councilor Murray asked if a response was issued to the concerns expressed by those present at the April 10 meeting. Mayor Harmless noted that there had been no further questions, but that he is continuing to try to get in touch with them. Ordinance 1990 -14, An Ordinance Annexing Territory to the City of Greencastle, Indiana (10th Street, 11.26 acres), was presented to Council and was read in its entirety by Mr. Wilson. Councilor Rokicki moved to approve Ordinance 1990 -14 as presented. This motion was seconded by Councilor Sedlack and was carried by an aye unanimous vote. Mayor Harmless declared Ordinance 1990 -14 to have been passed on first reading. Resolution 1990 -7, A Resolution Authorizing the Expenditure of Industrial Development Funds for the Southern Highway, was presented to Council and was read in its entirety by Mayor Harmless. The Clerk- Treasurer reported the project costs and stated the amount required by the Indiana Department of Transportation for construction costs to be $345,800.53. CC 5/30/90 Page 4 Recommendation continued: • Councilors Sedlack and Murray chose to move the approval of 7.erk -Tr Resolution 1990 -7 as presented. This motion was seconded by Councilor Roach and was carried by an aye unanimous vote. Mayor Harmless declared Resolution 1990 -7 to have been passed. Ordinance 1990 -15, An Ordinance Amending Ordinance 1989 -18 Being the 1990 salary Ordinance for the City of Greencastle, was presented to Council and was read in its entirety by the Clerk - Treasurer. The Clerk- Treasurer explained the amendments, indicating a change in minimum wage requirements necessitated the ordinance. Councilor Murray moved to approve ordinance 1990 -15 as presented. This motion was seconded by Councilor Sedlack and was carried by an aye unanimous vote. Mayor Harmless declared Ordinance 1990 -15 to have been passed on first reading. Council Reports and Comments: Councilor Sedlack announced an executive session of Council to be held on Tuesday, June 5, 1990 at 4:00 p.m. in City Hall for the purposes of land acquisition and personnel. Councilor Conway inquired about the two hundred unit housing development that had been before the Plan Commission last year. Mayor Harmless stated that the developers had not returned to the Commission for secondary approval. Councilor Rokicki distributed a report from Triad Associates concerning the drainage problem on Cassada Drive. • Councilor Conway asked about the Treasurer's reports. The Clerk- Treasurer explained the status of each report. 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 10:01 P.M. j Michael M. Harmless, Mayor ATTEST: 0 i Ju h Berry, 7.erk -Tr urer 0