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HomeMy Public PortalAbout5/09/1989GREMCA411E U*" C)OUNCII. Regular Session May 9, 1989 The Greencastle Common Council met in regular session on Tuesday, May 9, 1989 at 7:35 p.m. in City flail. 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. City Attorney Larry Wilson was also present. Mayor. Harmless announced a public hearing on the vacation of the alley between the Catholic Church and the old middle school gym. Ordinance 1989 -15, An Ordinance Approving the Petition of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Indianapolis to Vacate Public Right -of- Way Located in the City of Greencastle, Putnam County, Indiana, was presented to Council and read in its entirety by Mr. Wilson. Mayor Harmless asked for comments or questions from the public. Mr. Don Christopher of Public Service Indiana asked about the utility easement in the alley. Mr. Don Gedert, representing St. Paul's Catholic Church noted that the PSI utility right -of. -way will be honored and that an easement will be granted. Mr. Wilson then quoted I.C.36- 7 -3 -16 (a) and (b) which allow that "Platted easements may be vacated in the same manner as public ways..." and that "...vacation proceedings do not deprive a public utility of the use of al .l or part of a public way or public place to be vacated, if, at the time the proceedings are instituted, the utility is occupying and using all or part of that public way or public place... ". Councilor Rokicki asked if the intent is to build a parking lot. Mr. Cedert responded that it is, after demolition of the gym. Councilor Sedlack noted that there exists an ordinance dealing with parking lots and that he would research that ordinance. With no further questions, Councilor Murray moved to approve Ordinance 1989 -15 as presented. This motion was seconded by Councilor Roach. On call of the roll, the vote taken was aye unanimous and the motion was carried. Mayor Harmless declared Ordinance 1989 -15 to have been passed on first reading. In department reports, Chief Elmore delivered a statistical report that included six fire calls and fifteen inspections. lie noted that Mr. Charles Evans had resigned and that inspections are being conducted by Captain O'Brien. Chief Elmore thanked Mr. Evans for his efforts in beginning the fire inspection program. Mr. Iron Phillips reported running two new services, rerunning four services, repairing ten leaks, tying two services over on the big main on Avenue D, retiring one • service, repairing two fire hydrants, rebuilding discharge lines on wells #2 and #7, changing thirty -one meters. He noted that 46,522,000 gallons were pumped in April. In response to Councilor Sedlack's question, Mr. Phillips indicated that the water table has indeed risen. Chief Hanlon distributed a monthly report that included 392 complaints and involved 73 arrests. Total receipts for the month were $1.,141..94. In response to questions, Chief Hanlon noted that the most common ticket is over parking or parking in a loading zone, and that unpaid tickets will be paid. lie continued that he is considering changing or adding a crossing guard in the area of the new Middle School.. Mr. Jim Wright reported purchasing 68 tons of stone and 18 tons of hot mix, picking up 8 dogs, sweeping streets, patching holes, painting curbs, installing 46 new street signs and 1.8 new stop signs, and cleaning the hollow east of Locust Street. When questioned about the Humane Society, Mr. Wright indicated that they are awaiting 501C not for profit status and will meet again in May. Mayor harmless interjected that he is proud of the involvement of the department heads in the community outside their work, as in the Humane Society and Habitat for Humanity. Councilor Sedlack noted that he has received comments from constituents about the good job that Mr. Wright and the Street Department is doing. Mr. Wright announced the following streets tentatively scheduled to be repaved in 1989: Houck Road, Market Street, South Arlington, Maple, and Fifth Street. Mrs. Nichols delivered a statistical report that included a flow of 1.4 MGD, 26 sewer calls, and 4,333 feet of sewer line cleaned. Other maintenance items at the plant and in the collection sytem were also included. Councilor Murray commended Mrs. Nichols for her efforts on the Land Application Seminar hosted by the Greencastle Sewage Department, noting that it included representation from 23 different communities around the state. Mayor Harmless added that the Vactor truck has not yet been delivered, due to the lead time on the chassis. Chief Hanlon, at this point, added that he would like to commend Officer Mike Hanlon for his assistance in the saving of a life. lie continued explaining that Officer Hanlon • received an emergency call. from Poland, Indiana and gave CPR instructions over the phone to the caller who was then able to keep the woman in distress stable until Operation Life arrived on the scene. In the Cemetery Department report it was noted that grounds maintenance is ongoing. Councilor Sedlack indicated that the City logos painted on the trucks by the Vocational School. look very good. CC 5/9/89 page 2 Mrs. Leslie Hanson of the Park Board noted that the Five Year Master Park Plan has been completed and will be approved at the May Park Board meeting, and that the bleachers are being repaired. Councilor Rokicki added that the fence and the infield lights should be installed by the end of May. Councilor Roach asked if the the old lights were going to be used. Councilor Sedlack noted that the old Lights will be utilized at the basketball area. Councilor Rokicki. commended the Park Board and all volunteer boards for their effort and dedication. Consent Calendar: Ordinance 1989 -12 was removed from the consent calendar to allow reading of the corrections made after the first reading. Items remaining on the consent calendar for approval were as follows: A. Approval of the minutes of April 12, 1989 regular session. B. Approval of the Treasurer's report of March, 1989. C. Adoption of the following ordinances on second reading: Ordinance 1989 -13, An Ordinance Amending Title 5 of the Greencastle City Code (deleting Chapters 570, 572, 580, 582). Ordinance 1989 -14, An Ordinance Concerning the Voluntary Annexation of Contiguous Territory to the City of Greencastle, Indiana (the Gerald K. Pedigo property). Councilor Sedlack then moved to approve the consent calendar containing the items listed above. This motion was seconded by Councilor Murray and was carried by an aye unanimous vote. Mayor Harmless declared the consent calendar to have been approved, thereby declaring Ordinance 1989 -13 and Ordinance 1989 -14 to have been passed and adopted. • Recommendations: Resolution 1989 -11, A Resolution Approving the Statement of Benefits for INB National Bank (which owns molds and equipment which will be leased to II.A. Parts Products of Indiana Company), was presented to Council and read in its entirety by Mr. Wilson. Councilor Roach then moved to approve Resolution 1989 -11 as presented. This motion was seconded by Councilor Rokicki. Discussion ensued concerning Happico. Mayor Harmless, responding to Councilor Sedlack, noted that hiring has begun and that some employees have already traveled to Japan for training. Mayor Harmless thanked Alan Stanley, Chief Elmore, and the Greencastle Development Center for the clean -up at the property adjacent to the Happico site. With no further discussion, the motion was carried by an aye unanimous roll call vote. Mayor Harmless declared Resolution 1989 -11 to have been passed and adopted. Mayor Harmless read a letter from Mr. Ken Hooke of the Preservation Fair Committee asking for permission to close certain streets around the courthouse square during the Preservation Fair. After some discussion, Councilor Murray moved to approve the request for street closings. This motion was seconded by Councilor. Rokicki, and was carried by an aye unaninous vote. Ordinance 1989 -12, An Ordinance to Amend Ordinance 1988 -12 Being the 1989 Salary Ordinance for the City of Greencastle (to delineate specific wages al.l.owed for pool lifeguards), was then presented to Council and read in its entirety due to the correction of errors discovered during first reading. Councilor Sedlack then moved to approve Ordinance 1989 -12 as amended. This motion was seconded by Councilor Rokicki and was carried by an aye unanimous vote. Mayor Harmless declared Ordinance 1989 -12 to have been passed and adopted. Old Business: • Mayor Harmless then reported that the Plan Commission voted 7 -1 to recommend Wabash Scientific to be hired as the consultant to update the Comprehensive City Plan. Ile continued that the Commission would like permission to enter into negotiations concerning the fee, and then return to Council for an appropriation for the project. During the discussion, Mr. Bill Dory noted that the range is expected to be $26,000.00 to $38,500.00. Discussion continued concerning the strengths of Wabash Scientific, the time frame, and the Plan Commission's dedication to the project. CC 5/9/89 Old Business continued: page 3 • Councilor Murray then moved to approve the request to enter into negotiations with Wabash Scientific for the update of the Comprehensive City Plan. This motion was seconded by Councilor Sedl.ack and was carried by a 4 -1 roll call. vote. Councilors Roach, Murray, Sedlack, and Rokicki voted in the affirmative. Councilor Conway voted in the negative. Council Reports and Comments: Councilor Murray noted that questions have been raised as to the City's liability concerning the debris at the Mac's site on the square. Mr. Wilson responded that the City is not liable through the 'tort Claims Act. Mayor Harmless indicated that efforts have been made to encourage the property owner to make the area safe. Councilor Sedlack inquired as to the abandoned vehicle project. Chief Hanlon noted that 48 vehicles have been tagged and towing will begin again next week. fie continued that several people have requested extentions, and that the department has been working with citizens in order to allow a reasonable amount of time to comply. Mayor Harmless reported that the complaint process is showing some results. Councilor Rokicki noted that twelve canplaints have been closed, eight structures have been eliminated, with one or two left to remove. Councilor Roach noted that Officer Runley has a new baby boy. With no further business, Councilor Sedlack motioned for adjournment. This motion was seconded by Councilor Roach, and was carried by an aye unanimous vote. The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m. ATTEST: J dith Berryy,C1eT c -'1' easure -� Michael M. Harmless, nlyor GREENCASTLE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL 910 EAST WASHINGTON GREENCASTLE. INDIANA 46135 • ROBERT L. HARRISON. nv uru CALVIN RFIILANDER, mn+.0 .0 «cna May 10, 1989 .. Dear Ms. Hall: We would like to be put on the agenda for your May 22 meeting. The reason being is to propose a name -ehangO for Zinc Mill Road or Plrst :Strew and change the name to Tiger - Cub Trail' We feel that it would help promote school l spirit, with the middle school and the high school being on this street. The new southern highway, when completed, will bring a great deal of traffic to our school via this new highway. We also feel the need for a more appropriate name since there is no longer a zinc mill located here. With all the changes being made, we thought it might be easier to make this street name change before all the new road signs were ordered. • Thanks for your consideration. Sincerely, G� - The Committee to Rename that Street �lin?.t 4�lzb� c k + �✓u 1 t {ink f CW C�✓crae�✓