HomeMy Public PortalAbout8/30/1990 specialGREENCASTLE COMMON COUNCIL
Special Session
August 30, 1990
The Greencastle Common Council met in special session on
Thursday, August 30, 1990 at 5:00 p.m. in City Hall. On call of
the roll the following members were shown to be present: Councilor
Sue Murray, Councilor Sheri Roach, Councilor Bob Sedlack.
Councilors Tim Conway and Mike Rokicki were absent.
Mayor Harmless requested an update on the straight line wind
and /or micro -burst storm that occurred in the city at approximately
4:35 a.m., Wednesday, August 29, 1990. Mayor Harmless noted that
there were no injuries related to the storm, however loss of trees
could be upwards of one thousand. The Presbyterian Church was
gutted by fire caused by lightening. Power outage occurred in 95%
of the city.
Police Chief Jack Hanlon reported that the department was
available through the night for foot patrol and additional
assistance. He continued that the greatest expense due to the storm
would be overtime.
Fire Chief Bob Elmore reported that the department is putting
equipment back together and resting the crews. Three fire fighters
were treated and released; there were five fire calls through the
day and evening. Providing mutual aid through the period were the
following departments: Cloverdale, Madison Township, Fillmore,
Reelsville, and Roachdale. Chief Elmore expressed the concern that
no brush be burned by city residents.
Street Commissioner Jim Wright reported that six crews were
out removing trees and brush. He noted that residents with the
capability may haul brush out to the Old Industrial Park for
chipping. Mr. Wright continued that four chippers and two bucket
trucks are working in the city, that DePauw students have helped
® the neighborhoods, and that INDOT will be back Friday with 30
trucks to haul brush. State Farm crews will be made available for
loading brush.
Superintendent Leon Phillips reported water damage to one
roof, and that the water service continued through the outage
period by generated power.
Charlene Nichols, Sewage Superintendent, reported that the
plant only lost power momentarily. The biggest concern was power
to the lift stations. At the time of the meeting power had been
restored to all lift stations.
Mr. Dick Bell, Planner from State Emergency Management, was in
Greencastle throughout the day and night for assistance. Mr. Bell
commended the City of Greencastle for there Emergency Response Plan
and noted that he would be available for damage reporting
assistance if needed.
Building Commissioner Bill Lawrence asked that Council waive
storm damage building permit fees for a period of thirty days. He
noted that residents will be asked to fill out applications for
permit in order to track damage estimates due to the storm. The
Clerk- Treasurer noted that City Hall staff will accept phone
requests for storm damage permit applications and mail them to
residents. Councilor Murray moved to waive building permit fees
for storm damage repairs as requested by the Building Commissioner.
This motion was seconded by Councilor Roach and carried by an aye
unanimous vote.
Mrs. Joyce Heeke of the Red Cross reported that they have
provided food, clothes and shelter for one family thus far, and if
anyone is in need of assistance to call the Red Cross.
® Councilor Murray commended the city employees for the extra
effort in relation to the storm damage and cleanup.
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Mayor Harmless expressed a thank you to all the individuals,
® businesses, students, and the State of Indiana for their assistance
during the emergency.
Recommendations and Requests from Officers and Departments:
Resolution 1990 -13, A Resolution of the Common Council of the
City of Greencastle, Indiana, Authorizing the Submittal of IDIP
Application to the Indiana Department of Commerce (Wal -Mart, Inc.
Distribution Center), was presented to Council and read in its
entirety by Mayor Harmless. Councilor Murray moved to approve
Resolution 1990 -13 as presented. This motion was seconded by
Councilor Sedlack and was carried by an aye unanimous vote.
Mayor Harmless declared Resolution 1990 -13 to have been passed
and resolved this date.
Presented to the Council was a claim from Larry J. Wilson in
the amount of $7,752.00 for legal services in relation to
Industrial Development concerning the Wal -Mart Distribution Center
and the Redbud Project. Motion to approve was made by Councilor
Roach, seconded by Councilor Sedlack, and was carried by an aye
unanimous vote
With no further business, Councilor Sedlack moved for adjournment.
This motion was seconded by Councilor Murray, was carried by an aye
unanimous vote, and the meeting was adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
Michael M. Harmless, Mayor
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