HomeMy Public PortalAbout9/11/1990GREENCASTLE COMMON COUNCIL
Regular Session
September 11, 1990
r The Greencastle Common Council met in regular session on
Tuesday, September 11, 1990 at 7:30 p.m. in City Hall. 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:
Mayor Harmless announced the public hearing concerning the
CDBG grant application, and asked for any comments or questions.
Mr. Paul Schaefer asked if the lift station and forced main for the
project would be a benefit for the city. Mayor Harmless noted that
the engineers are working on a location for lift station that would
allow for future service to additional areas. With no further
comments, Mayor Harmless announced the second public hearing to be
Tuesday, September 25, 1990 at 7:30 p.m. in City Hall.
Mayor Harmless presented the following letter from Jenny
Black, President of the Greencastle High School Student Council:
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Dear Mayor Harmless,
1 am writing this letter to ask your permission that the Student Council
Homecoming Parade be conducted Friday, Sept. 14, 1990 at 5:00 p.m. The parade
will be making the same route as last year to our school. Thank you for letting
the Student Council participate in the event last year and again this year. We
hope to make this year's homecoming one of the most exciting and spectacular
ones of all! Thanks again.
Jenny Black
• Student Council
President
Police Chief Jack Hanlon noted that he would be working with the
school concerning the parade route, and the consensus of Council
was to approve the request.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Schaefer were present in the audience to
comment that the new sidewalks in the downtown were very
attractive, but needed to be weeded and kept clean. He asked if
merchants could be asked to attend to the brickwork especially
before it is ruined by the weeds. He also offered to assist, if
needed, in such a project. Councilor Roach asked if a letter could
be sent to the Merchants Association and the Chamber of Commerce
relaying the above request. Mayor Harmless offered to draft the
letter.
Minutes and Treasurer's Reports were tabled.
Department Reports:
Mr. Leon Phillips, Water Superintendent, reported 45,775,000
gallons pumped during the period, repaired five leaks, installed
five new services, made four 6" taps, removed one fire hydrant,
moved two fire hydrants, installed one new fire hydrant, installed
520 feet of new 6" main, changed 23 meters, and replaced two meter
setters.
Mrs. Charlene Nichols, Sewage Superintendent, delivered the
monthly statistical report which included an average flow of 1.1
MGD, 23 vector calls with 20,010 feet of line cleaned. Crews also
installed two hydrants at the plant, replaced some manhole covers,
and installed risers on lines. Many hours were spent on cleanup
• from the storm.
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Department Reports continued:
• Street Commissioner Jim Wright reported the purchase of 90
tons of stone, 74 tons of hot mix, patched holes and alleys,
painted edge lines, cut weeds, repaired curbs, swept streets,
installed 660 feet of storm sewer on North College Avenue,
installed sloped inlet of Cassada Drive. In addition, Mr. Wright
reported the following from the first week of storm cleanup: eleven
trees removed, twelve hanging tree limbs removed, 151 hours
overtime expended, 147 hours part -time expended, and 538 gallons of
gasoline used.
Councilor Rokicki commended all the departments for their
efforts after the storm. He noted that he had received several
comments about the quality of assistance and the courtesy shown to
residents. Mr. Wright noted that the State Farm, National Guard,
and U.A.W. had sent crews to help with brush removal. Councilor
Sedlack noted that the trees on Mrs. Black's are really in the
city's right -of -way and need to be trimmed due to the storm. Stan
Lambert is to include those on the park's list of trees to be
addressed. Mr. Schaefer asked how long the Old Industrial Park
would be open for dumping brush. Mr. Wright noted until the end of
the week, and the situation will be assessed at that time.
Councilor Murray called attention to the accident that
occurred on Avenue D involving a child, and asked if "Children at
Play" signs could be posted in the area. Councilors Rokicki and
Roach also added Shadowlawn and Madison to that list.
Chief Jack Hanlon reported 496 complaints received and
answered for the period, including 47 arrests. He also noted that
Officer Cox has four days of training left, and Officer Sutherlin
will be leaving for twelve weeks on September 24th. Chief
continued that Officers Eastham and Rumley will be attending diving
• school, money for the equipment was donated by the V.F.W. and the
Moose Lodge, adding that divers in the department will be an asset.
Fire Chief Bob Elmore delivered the monthly report which
included twelve city runs and one township run. He noted mutual
aid was received from Cloverdale, Fillmore, Bainbridge, Reelsville,
Madison, and Roachdale. Storm related report included: six runs
and one Operation Life assistance; four firefighter injuries
(treated and released); overtime, 130 hours; lost or damaged
equipment, two flat tires on engine 1 due debris on the street,
broken hand lantern, two damaged Scott air packs, one ax handle,
one pair of boots. Inspections for the period included four in the
city and three underground storage tank inspections. Councilor
Sedlack relayed gratitude and the highest comments from Reverend
Geckler for the consideration and assistance from the city
administration and all the departments during the fire and
aftermath.
Mayor Harmless noted that the cemetery lost eight or nine
trees and is presently working on storm cleanup at the cemetery and
throughout the city. Mayor Harmless continued with the
announcement of the tree committee meeting on Thursday, September
13, 1990 at 2:00 p.m. in City Hall to move forward on the planting
of the 200 trees as was scheduled for this year.
City Attorney Larry Wilson reported the Welty v. City of
Greencastle was settled by the insurance company, the Dean v. City
of Greencastle is set for trial on November 5, 1990, some Southern
Highway cases are still pending, Hampton v. City of Greencastle is
set for trial December 4, 1990.
The Clerk- Treasurer reported that the County Tax Adjustment
Board met and passed the city's budget as presented. The State
• Board of Tax Commissioners review is expected to take place at the
end of November.
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Council Reports and Comments:
• Councilor Sedlack asked about progress on the Liechty property
drainage problem. Mr. Wright indicated that Limedale Ditching
began working yesterday, was called out on an emergency water line
break at the Allison Home, but will return tomorrow to complete the
job. Councilor Sedlack also inquired about backup onto the Liechty
property from the lift station. Mrs. Nichols explained that the
state does not allow for by -pass; therefore, when the power is
interrupted a backup can occur. Engineers are presently reviewing
options to prevent the occurrence in the future and maintain
compliance with state law.
Councilor Murray requested information on possible disaster
relief due to the storm. Mayor Harmless indicated that he has been
in contact with Congressman Myers office, and that in order to
qualify the city must have a minimum of 24 badly damaged uninsured
homes. One other possibility is a county wide effort to include
crop damage.
Councilor Rokicki commented on the requests for the naming of
the Southern Highway. He has so far received the following ideas:
Veterans' Memorial Highway, Gerald Warren Way, Pennsylvania Avenue.
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
8:50 p.m.
Michael M. Harmless, Mayor
• ATTEST:
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J h 13erry, Clerk-Treas er
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