HomeMy Public PortalAbout11/13/1990GREENCASTLE COMMON COUNCIL
Regular Session
November 13, 1990
• The Greencastle Common Council met in regular session on
Tuesday, November 13, 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 J. Wilson.
Fire Chief Bob Elmore, Assistant Chief Steve White, and
Lieutenant Mike O'Hair presented Fire Department Awards for Bravery
and Heroism in connection with life saving acts during several
structure fires in 1990. Receiving the awards were Rick Long,
Jamie Adams, Jamie Cox, David Hunt, Jeff Mace, Alan Small, and
Frank Allen. Mr. Jack O'Brien, who experienced a structure fire in
September, 1990, thanked Mr. Adams and Mr. Cox for their assistance
and commended the Greencastle Fire Department for their response
and professionalism.
Department Reports:
Mr. Jim Wright delivered the street department report which
included, but is not limited to, purchased 46 tons of stone and 30
tons of hot mix; picked up 0 dogs; grade and stoned Keightly Road,
Frazier Street, South Street, Fairview Street; repaired storm
sewers and street signs; cut and topped trees; removed stumps; and
swept streets. Discussion was initiated by Councilor Sedlack in
regard to having the street department employees in the street
department garage on December 3rd, the predicted day of a possible
earthquake. Mr. Wright assured Council that the employees will be
outside working most of the day. Mrs. Leslie Hanson asked about
the stop sign at Maple and Sycamore. Mr. Wright indicated that a
solution to the problem may be an island.
Mr. Leon Phillips delivered the water Department report. He
noted that all services in the areas to be repaved had been rerun
to avoid cuts in newly paved streets.
Fire Chief Robert Elmore reported that he has begun to review
applications and has accepted bids for the refurbishing of the mack
fire truck. Councilor Sedlack asked if giving awards of bravery
was a typical practice for the department. Chief Elmore affirmed
that it is an accepted practice. Mayor Harmless asked whether the
locations of the fires had smoke detectors. Chief Elmore stated
that two had smoke detectors, but one did not have batteries.
Councilor Murray inquired about inspections of businesses. Chief
Elmore stated that they had performed several inspections downtown
at the request of the owners, and that they need to continue doing
business inspections. The fire department has also ordered small
trash bags to be hung on all Greencastle home doors. The bags will
contain information for home owners regarding fire safety and smoke
detectors and will be delivered by the Boy Scout organization in
Greencastle.
Mrs. Nichols delivered the monthly statistical report for the
sewage department. Councilor Sedlack inquired about auxiliary
power to address the College Street lift station concerns. Mrs.
Nichols confirmed that she is working with the sewage department
engineers and Public Service Indiana on possible alternatives in
the case of power failure to that and other lift stations.
Stan Lambert, Park Department Director, thanked the Fire
Department and Police Department for their assistance with the
shelter house dumpster fire and delivered a winter programming
update. He also noted that 600 Christmas cards have been sent to
the 101st Airborne serving in Operation Desert Shield. Councilor
is Sedlack asked if a problem has developed from the number of dogs
being walked in the park. Mr. Lambert indicated that such concerns
have not presented themselves in a proportion that would constitute
a problem.
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Department Reports continued:
® Mayor Harmless presented the Cemetery report. The Buckles
property has been purchased and the house has been demolished.
Discussion ensued concerning a tree nursery for planting trees on
city property. Jim Wright attended a tree seminar at PSI and it
was taped for showing on Channel 19.
Mayor Harmless distributed the police Department report. The
department is working on monitoring the truck traffic. Councilor
Roach inquired about the purchase of a new generator. Mayor
Harmless indicated that the 2911 Central Dispatch decision is still
pending. If needed, the National Guard Armory will send a generator
to Central Dispatch first.
City Attorney Larry Wilson advised that the Dean V. Newby case
was settled by the insurance company. There are no pending
lawsuits. There are four land acquisitions to be settled yet
concerning Southern Highway right -of -way.
Approval of Minutes:
The minutes of the October. 30, 1990 meeting were distributed
to Council. Councilor Murray moved to approve the minutes as
presented. This motion was seconded by Councilor Sedlack and was
carried by an aye unanimous vote.
Recommendations and Requests from Officers and Departments:
Ordinance 1990 -22, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 442 -30 of
Greencastle City Code Schedule of One -Way Streets (Central Street),
was presented and read by title only by Mr. Wilson. Councilor
Murray moved to approved ) Ordinance 1990 -22 as presented. This
motion was seconded by Councilor Sedlack. Mayor Harmless read a
letter from Greencastle School Superintendent Dr. Gary Druckemiller
expressing hope for a favorable determination to change Central
Street to one -way north. Concern from area residents about the
enforcement of no parking on the west side of the street to ensure
the safety of the children was also expressed. Councilor Rokicki
called for the question. The motion to approve was carried by an
aye unanimous vote.
Mayor Harmless declared Ordinance 1990 -22 to have been passed
and adopted this date.
Councilor Rokicki asked if Central. Street is safe to open.
Mr. Wright noted that it is not due to the continued construction
on the DePauw Center for Contemporary Media. Councilor Murray
suggested keeping the street closed until the sidewalk project is
complete. Councilor Rokicki moved to keep Central Street closed
until Mr. Wright and Chief Hanlon deem it safe to open. This
motion was seconded by Councilor Sedlack and was carried by an aye
unanimous vote.
Ordinance 1990 -24, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 600 of the
Greencastle Code to Establish a Department of Parks and Recreation,
was presented to Council for second reading and was read by title
only by Mr. Wilson. Councilor Rokicki moved to approve Ordinance
1990 -24 as presented. This motion was seconded by Councilor
Murray. Councilor Murray asked if Park Board members finish their
terms of office or need to be reappointed. Mr. Wilson explained
that with the reorganization, the Park Board Commissioners would be
reappointed. On call for the question the motion was carried by an
aye unanimous vote.
Mayor Harmless declared Ordinance 1990 -24 to have been passed
and adopted this date.
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Recommendations continued:
Ordinance 1990 -25, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 443 -55 of the
Greencastle City Code Schedule of On- Street Reserved Handicapped
Parking Spaces was presented to council. The Exalted Ruler of the
B.P.O.E. asked that this ordinance be tabled until such time that
a poll of handicapped members could be conducted. Councilor
Rokicki moved to table Ordinance 1990 -25. This motion was seconded
by Councilor Roach, and was carried by an aye unanimous vote.
Councilor Rokicki announced a Community Forum to be held on
November 27, 1990, PSI building, at 7:00 p.m.
The Clerk - Treasurer informed Council that additional
appropriations would not be required to cover storm damage expenses
from the wind storm of August 29, 1990. Transfers of
appropriations by resolution in December will cover those expenses.
The Clerk- Treasurer also commended the Department Supervisors for
their efforts in budget management through the reassessment year,
noting the city did not have to issue tax anticipation warrants
even though spring tax distribution did not occur until September
and October.
Councilor Roach noted that a resolution from Council needs to
be forthcoming concerning the request to name the Southern Highway.
Such resolution would then be sent to the state legislature.
Councilor Sedlack asked for an update on the position of city
engineer. Mayor Harmless noted that the Board of Works and the
Clerk- Treasurer will conduct interviews on November 8 and 9, 1990.
Presented to Council was a letter from the Greencastle
Merchants Association regarding the Annual Christmas Parade. The
parade will take place on Monday, November 26, 1990 at 6:30 p.m.
® The letter requests closing of appropriate streets and no parking
on the square. The consensus was to approve this request.
With no further business, Councilor Roach moved to adjourn.
This motion was seconded by Councilor Rokicki and was carried by an
aye unanimous vote. The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
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Michael M. Harmless, Mayor
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dith Berry; Clerk- asurer
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