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HomeMy Public PortalAbout6/12/1990GREENCASTLE COMMON COUNCIL Regular Session June 12, 1990 • The Greencastle Common Council met in regular session on Tuesday, June 12, 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: Ms. Lori Ginn and Mr.. David Siddons requested permission to paint house numbers on curbs at the request of homeowners with plans to charge $5.00 per house number, donating one of those five to the Big Walnut Sports Park. Street Commissioner Jim Wright was designated contact person. Councilor Murray moved to approve the request. This motion was seconded by Councilor Sedlack and was carried by an aye unanimous vote. Approval of Minutes: The minutes of the May 30, 1990 regular session and the June 5, 1990 executive session were distributed to Council. Councilor Sedlack requested that the postponement clause be deleted from the first paragraph of the minutes of May 30, 1990. Councilor Sedlack then moved to approve the minutes as corrected. Councilor Roach seconded the motion and it was carried by an aye unanimous vote. Department Reports: Mr. Ernie Phillips reported normal maintenance operations at the cemetery. Councilor Roach asked if the high winds caused any damage. Mr. Phillips reported no major damage. • Mr. Jim Wright, Street Commissioner, delivered the statistical report of operations. He indicated that six street lights have been installed on Martinsville and installation is continuing. Councilor Roach noted that there are street lights out on Jackson Street and West Walnut. In response to inquiry, Mr. Wright noted that the Cassada Drive project is budgeted and should be addressed after tax distribution. Assistant Chief Pete Patterson reported the monthly statistics in the Fire Department. Mrs. Charlene Nichols gave the monthly statistical report. Councilor Murray asked what percentage of reeds were lost over the winter. Mrs. Nichols noted that 25% of the reeds were replanted this spring by Signatron at no expense to the city. Mr. Leon Phillips delivered the statistical report of operations at the water plant for the month of May. Mr. Stan Lambert reported on Park operations. He noted that vandalism is an ongoing concern. Councilor Murray asked if staying open until eleven p.m. is escalating the vandalism. Mr. Lambert indicated that the park is usually empty at that time and the vandalism either occurs before or after that hour. Chief Jack Hanlon reported the monthly statistics in the Police Department. He noted that Officer Darrin Cox will be attending training on July 1, 1990 and the department will be accepting applications for reserve officer until June 25, 1990. Councilor Rokicki asked for suggestions concerning the vandalism at the Park. The Chief indicated that additional lighting should be considered so that the Police Officers can see during their patrols. • Mayor Harmless announced an executive session of the Board of Works on June 18, 1990 at 4:00 p.m. in City Hall to interview CC 6/12/90 P age 2 candidates for the opening in the Police Department. Recommendations and Requests from Officers and Departments: Ordinance 1990 -6, An Ordinance Requiring the Installation and Maintenance of Smoke Detectors, was presented to Council and read in its entirety by Mayor Harmless. Changes requested at first reading and typographical changes were explained by Councilor Rokicki. Councilor Rokicki then moved to approve Ordinance 1990 -6 as read. This motion was seconded by Councilor Sedlack. Ival Lane, President of the Board of Realtors, expressed concern from some of the realtors about additional government involvement. He also asked if realtors would be responsible for fires that occur after the sale of property. Councilor Rokicki responded that the ordinance states responsibility lies with the property owner and that the ordinance is similar to the state seat belt laws, dealing with public safety, and that fires unfortunately may involve more than a single person or property. Councilor Murray asked if this ordinance creates insurance liability, to which Councilor Rokicki responded that it does not. City Attorney Larry Wilson entered the meeting at this time. Discussion of Ordinance 1990 -6 continued with the following notations, enforcement will occur at the time property changes hands. New construction of rental units have to comply with state regulations and older units will have spot checks. The ordinance is effective upon passage, however, the ordinance allows twelve months for compliance. Assistant Chief Patterson noted that the Fire Department is developing a brochure concerning smoke detectors, and has smoke detectors available for distribution to those of low income in need of assistance to comply. He also noted that the Fire Department will assist in location of the detectors. Councilor Rokicki noted that the ordinance is the only one in the • state that addresses businesses, residences, and rental property. A roll call vote on the motion produced an aye unanimous vote in favor of approval. Mayor Harmless declared Ordinance 1990 -6 to have been passed and adopted this date. Ordinance 1990 -14, An Ordinance Annexing Territory to the City of Greencastle, Indiana (10th Street, 11.26 acres), was presented to Council and read by title only by Mr. Wilson. Councilor Roach moved to approve Ordinance 1990 -14 as presented. This motion was seconded by Councilor Rokicki and was carried by an aye unanimous vote. Mayor Harmless declared Ordinance 1990 -14 to have been passed and adopted this date. 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 by title only by Mayor Harmless. 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 and adopted this date. Resolution 1990 -8, A Resolution Authorizing Temporary Transfers from the General Fund to the Park Fund and Cemetery Fund, . was presented to Council and read in its entirety by Mayor Harmless. Councilor Murray then moved to approve Resolution 1990 -8 as presented. This motion was seconded by Councilor Roach and was carried by an aye unanimous vote. CC 6/12/90 Page 3 Recommendations continued: • Mayor Harmless declared Resolution 1990 -8 to have been passed and resolved this date. Council Reports and Comments: Councilor Sedlack explained the procedure for the appointment to the School Board. He also expressed gratitude for the eight years of service by Mr. Robert Delp. Councilor Sedlack continued that several excellent candidates were suggested to Council and that in executive session Council narrowed to the following three names: Ruth Ralph, Keith Green, Sue McCune. A roll call produced the following vote: Councilor Roach Ruth Ralph Councilor Conway Sue McCune Councilor Murray Ruth Ralph Councilor Sedlack Ruth Ralph Councilor Rokicki Keith Green Mayor Harmless declared Ruth Ralph to have been voted the Common Council School Board appointment. Councilor Sedlack congratulated Mr. Bill Dory on his appointment as Program Coordinator /Director of Main Street Indiana. With no further business, Councilor Murray moved for adjournment. This motion was seconded by Councilor Roach, carried by an aye unanimous vote, and the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m. L ATTEST: C ck- th Berry, Clerk- Treasurer Michael M. Harmless, Mayor •