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HomeMy Public PortalAbout03 - 03/14/19 - REGULAR MINUTES :4611 , 1,1 -uLGo- City of Greencastle _' Lynda R. Dunbar City Hall !�� Clerk Treasurer One North Locust Street, P.O. Box 607 • Greencastle, Indiana 46135 765.653.9211 Idunbar(a�cityofgreencastle.com Greencastle Common Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 14, 2019 7:00 P.M. Greencastle City Hall I. Pledge of Allegiance II. Call to Order; Roll Call Mayor William Dory called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM; upon roll by Clerk- Treasurer Lynda Dunbar the following were present: Adam Cohen, Stacie Langdon, Tyler Wade, Gary Lemon and Dave Murray. Steve Fields and Mark Hammer were absent. III. Public Petitions and Comments: None. IV. Special Requests: A. Street Closure Request-Little 5- Aaron Worley- Little 5 committee asked for a correction on their street closure, no formal action taken. V. Public Hearing on the Partial Vacation of College Avenue Between Hanna Street and Olive Street Warren Whitesell of DePauw University gave a brief overview of the project. He highlighted that this project would be addressing storm water issues at no cost to the city. Sidewalks would be added and replaced and additional parking would be added. Public comments were as followed: • Rebecca Null- Should Olive Street become a one way to accommodate buses? • John Null- What will be the widths of the roadways? • Michelle Villinski- Concerned that there will be trouble getting around buses and trucks parked in street. Since Pine Street has closed, drivers are traveling wrong way on College. With College Street closed she feels that this will increase more wrong way travel. Too many parking lots next to residential areas. Motion by Adam Cohen to close the public hearing, second by Dave Murray, 5- 0, motion carried. VI. Department Reports: A. Cemetery— Ernie Phillips B. Engineer— C. Fire Department— John Burgess D. Park and Recreation — Rod Weinschenk E. Planner— Scott Zimmerman F. Police Department— Tom Sutherlin G. Department of Public Works — Brad Phillips H. Water & Wastewater Department— Oscar King I. City Attorney - Laurie Robertson Hardwick VII. Reports A. Mayor's Report- Mayor updated the council on the following items: • Storm water Grant closed • Working on the list of paving projects for City • YMCA has engaged a consultant to work on project. An April meeting is being finalized • Bids on IBM lift station due on 3/15/2019 • Thank you for everyone's patience on Indianapolis road. The project is scheduled to be completed by end of July. • Wayfinding ready to go out for bid. B. Clerk-Treasurer's Report- Yield to end of Agenda. C. Councilors' Report- Adam Cohen thanked Laurie Hardwick and Scott Zimmerman for their work on unsafe structures. Stacie wanted everyone aware that it is Indiana Disability Awareness month. Steve Fields thanked the DPW for taking care of the downed trees quickly. Tyler Wade noticed spike in fire runs to DPU in February. Hopes new housing will eliminate some of these. Farm Bureau Legislative updates is Saturday, March 16, 2019. VIII. Approval of Minutes a. Regular Session-February 14, 2019- Motion by Tyler Wade to approve February 14, 2019 minutes as presented, second Gary Lemon, 4-0, motion carried. Adam Cohen abstained because he was not present b. Special Work Session- February 21, 2019- Motion by Tyler Wade to approve February 21, 2019 minutes as presented, second by Stacie Langdon, 5-0, motion carried.. IX. Approval of City Claims a. Motion by Dave Murray to approve claims as presented, second by Gary Lemon, 5-0, motion carried. X. Old Business-None Xl. New Business a. Ordinance 2019-1 (First Reading)- An Ordinance Approving The Partial Vacation Of College Avenue Between Hanna Street and Olive Street, Located in the City of Greencastle, Putnam County, Indiana - Motion by Dave Murray to approve Ordinance 2019-2 as presented on first reading subject to memorandum of understanding with DePauw University, second by Adam Cohen. After discussion was held Dave Murray withdrew his motion, A new motion was made by Gary Lemon to table Ordinance 2019-2 till next meeting, second by Tyler Wade, 5-0, motion carried. b. Resolution 2019-1 —A Resolution Establishing a Capital Improvement Plan for the County Economic Development Local Income Tax - Motion by Gary Lemon to approve Resolution 2019-1 as presented, second by Tyler Wade, 5-0, motion carried. c. Cancellation of Warrants 2019- Outstanding Check- Motion by Adam Cohen to cancel outstanding checks in the amount of $467.43, second by Stacie Langdon, 5-0, motion carried. d. Annual Report 2018- Motion by Adam Cohen acknowledging the Annual Report that was filed to State Board of Accounts on 2/25/2019, second by Tyler Wade, 5-0, motion carried. XII. Adjournment Motion by Gary Lemon to dismiss at 8:46 PM, second by Adam Cohen, 5-0, Motion carried. Wil iam A. Dory, q ayor ATTEST: yn a R. Dunbar, Clerk Treasurer