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HomeMy Public PortalAbout6/13/1989CREFNCASTU.. COMMON COUNCIL Regular Session June 13, 1989 • The Greencastle Common Council met in regular session on Tuesday, June 13, 1989 at 7:30 p.m. in City Halt. 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 Roki.cki.. City Attorney Larry Wilson was not present. Ceremonial Matters: Certificates of Achievements for the Greencastle Civic League, Kathy Jones, and Gwen Morris for accomplishments pertaining to Spring Clean -up Week were brought before the Council. Councilor Murray moved to award the certificates as presented. This motion was seconded by Councilor Sedlack and was carried by an aye unanimous vote. Department Reports: Assistant Chief Hi.rt delivered a stati.sti.cal rel>ort that included 461 complaints answered in the month of May. Eighty -eight arrests were made and $1,075.70 was collected from paid tickets and parking meters. Assistant Chief Hirt also noted that the Police Department would be initiating a more aggressive stop and warn program concerning vehicle equipment violations. Park Superintendent Ernie Phil.lAps reported that mowing and trimming has been ongoing and that the donated space shuttle spring toy will be installed by the weekend. He continued that the parking lot next to shelter #2 has been completed and that Mr. Howard Ellis of Anderson Street donated trees for the area. Mr. Phillips announced that the Fanners' Market is now open Saturday mornings from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon in shelter #2. Councilor Sedlack asked about the tennis court lights. Mr. Phillips noted that the last person out should turn them off, but that he often has to turn them off at night and will refer the problem to the Park Board. Fire Chief Bob Elmore delivered a statistical report and also noted that the volunteer firefighters have been working shifts to fill in for firefighters in training or on vacation. Ile also noted that the Fire Department is taking applications for volunteer firefighters. Mr.. Liebert reported that the Cemetery Department is working on ground maintenance and mowing. Mayor Harmless added that they have increased efforts to inspect headstones for disrepair and contact the owners when possible. Street Commissioner Jim Wright distributed a statistical report which included, but is not limited to, purchasing 90 tons of stone and 38 tons of hot mix, picking up seven dogs, patching, storm sewer repair, installing 17 new stop signs, and working at the park. Ile also noted that the Street Department and the Cemetery Department sent men and equipment to Roachdal.e to aid in their clean -up efforts after the storm. Mr. Wright continued that he is presently working with the state on removing tree stumps along S.R 231 and S.R. 240; and with the Civic league on planting new trees. Councilor Sedlack asked about the schedule of repaving city streets. Mr. Wright responded that the city streets will be addressed in August or September to allow for the completion of the state repaving project. Councilor Roach asked If the city could repair the sidewalks along the state roads. Mr. Wright noted that the state would be addressing that at the time of the curb repair. Mrs. Nichols reported thirty sewer calls in the month of May, a monthly MGD of 1.4, and 5590 feet of sewer line cleaned. She noted that the Sewage Department has been working with the state on the repaving project, having to lower, then raise, all the manholes along the route. She also noted that the state safety committee was here for an inspection and that Greencastle was selected to be one of fifty cities in competition for a safety award. Councilor Murray asked if there has been any noticeable difference with the near completion of the College Street project. Mrs. Nichols responded aff.i.rmativel.y and added that the new manholes covers now being installed by the department will help reduce the infl.ux of storm water. Mr. Leon Phillips delivered a stastical report which included, but is not limited to, repaired six leaks, installed six new services, retired seven old services, • retired three hundred feet of two inch line on Franklin, changed eighteen meters, and completed 223 work orders. The gallons pumped for the month totaled 44,896,000. CC 6/13/89 page 2 Consent Calendar: 'the May Treasurer's report was removed from the consent calendar due to the late arrival of bank statements. Items remaining on the consent calendar for approval were as follows: A. Approval of the minutes of April 27, 1989 special session and May 9, 1989 regular session. B. Approval of Treasurer's report of April, 1989. C. Adoption of the following ordinance on second reading: 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. Councilor Roach then moved to approve the consent calendar containing the items listed above. This motion was seconded by Councilor Sedlack and was carried by an aye unanimous vote. Mayor Harmless declared the consent calendar to have been approved, thereby declaring Ordinance 1989 -15 to have been passed and adopted. Recommendations: Ordinance 1989 -1.6, An Ordinance Amending the Greencastle Planning and Zoning Ordinance (providing definitions and sections for residential facilities for the developmentally disabled and mentally ill), was presented to Council. and read in its entirety by Mayor Harmless. Mayor Harmless noted the the first reading occurred at the Plan Commission meeting of May 30, 1989. Councilor Roach then moved to approve Ordinance 1989 -16 as presented. This motion was seconded by Councilor Rokicki. Discussion ensued concerning the allowance of a residential. facility for developmentally disabled within 3000 feet of a residential facility for the mentally ill. The Clerk - Treasurer conferred with the City Attorney by phone and then noted that Ordinance 1989 -16, as presented, is the maximum restriction allowable by statute. On call for the question, the roll call vote carried the motion. Councilors Roach, Conway, Murray, and Rokicki. voted in the affirmative. Councilor Sedlack abstained from the vote, noting that his home Is near an established residential facility and that an affirmative vote might be interpreted as self- serving. Mayor Harmless declared Ordinance 1989 -16 to have been passed and adopted. Ordinance 1989 -14, An Ordinance Concerning the Voluntary Annexation of Contiguous Territory to the City of Greencastle, Indiana, was presented to Council for the purpose of re- adoption to allow for proper publication. Mayor Harmless read Ordinance 1989 -14 in its entirety. Councilor Sedlack then moved to approve Ordinance 1989 -14 as presented. This motion was seconded by Councilor Murray and was carried by an aye unanimous vote. Ordinance 1989 -14 was passed and adopted on third reading. Ordinance 1.989 -1.7, An Ordinance to Amend Ordinance 1988 -12 Tieing the 1989 Salary Ordinance for the City of Greencastle (to add an additional section representing the Department of Trash Collection), was presented to Council and read in its entirety by Mayor Harmless. Councilor Murray then moved to approve Ordinance 1989 -17 as presented. This motion was seconded by Councilor Rokicki and was carried by an aye unanimous vote. Mayor Harmless declared Ordinance 1989 -17 to have been passed on first reading. Resolution 1989 -12, A Resolution to Fund the Greencastle Development Center, was presented to Council and read in its entirety by Mayor Harmless. Discussion ensued concerning the percentage of funding, representation on the Greencastle Development Center Board, and other funding sources. Mr. Tim Clark was present to answer questions. He noted the CDC will be pursuing three funding sources, the City, private funding through memberships, and state funding through the LEDO grant program. He continued that the estimated budget is for $90,000.00 with each of the funding sources providing $30,000.00 per year for a three years, and that if a shortfall in funding occurs the budget would have to be adjusted and other funding sources pursued. Councilor Sedlack noted that CACFID passed a motion to approve a $45,000.00/$45,000.00 split In the event that a L@DO grant was not awarded. This action occurred at the CACFI.D meeting of May 10, 1989. Councilor Roach requested that matching be added to • the resolution. Councilor Rokicki commented that the CDC needs to continue to exist, and that if the City had to assume the services that are now provided by the CDC, the cost could potentially by more than the present request. Councilor Murray added that the CDC provides services to all the industries, new and existing. Councilor Sedlack inquired about Council representation on the CDC Board. Mr. Clark responded that he would relay the inquiry to the CDC Board and formulate a proposal for representation. CC 6/13/89 page 3 Recommendations continued: Councilor Conway then moved to table approval of Resolution 1989 -12. This motion was seconded by Councilor. Rokicki. The motion was defeated by a 3 -2 roll call vote. ® Councilors Conway and Rokicki voted in the affirmative. Councilors Roach, Murray, and Sedlack voted in the negative. Councilor Sedlack then moved to approve Resolution 1989 -12 as read into the minutes In its final amended form. This motion was seconded by Councilor Rokicki. Discussion continued with Councilor Conway noting that he was not in favor of committing to three years of funding and that the CDC would be better left in the private sector. Councilor Murray commented that in order to prevent a break in service to new and existing industries, the request for funding for three years is both prudent and reasonable. On call for the question the motion was carried by a 4- 1 roll call vote. The following vote was recorded: Ayes: Councilor Roach Noes: Councilor Conway Councilor Murray Councilor Sedlack Councilor Rokicki Old Business: Presented to Council was a claim from Main Street Greencastle in the amount of $1,450.86 for services rendered concerning the RFP for the Comprehensive City Plan to be paid from Industrial Development funds. Councilor. Roach moved to approve the claim as presented. This motion was seconded by Councilor Murray. Councilor Conway noted that although he did not support the need for the study, he must honor a valid claim. After discussion the motion was carried by an aye unanimous vote. Council Reports and Comments: Councilor Rokicki lauded the efforts of the Greencastle High School Baseball 'Team in reaching the semi - finals and wished them well. Mayor Harmless distributed to Council the second draft of the annexation fiscal ® study. Councilor Rokicki asked abouL public meetings. Mayor Harmless noted that after Council reviews and adds input to the study, a series of public forums would be announced. Mayor Harmless then read into the minutes a letter of request from "The Committee to Rename That Street," asking that First Street be renamed to Tiger Cub Trail because of the location of both the middle school and the high school on that street. The Mayor suggested that the First Street not be renamed because of the involvement of changing maps and addresses, but rather carry an "Also Known As" Tiger Club Trail, which could be done by Mayoral Proclamation. Councilor Rokicki moved to support the Mayor in proclaiming First Street also known as Tiger Club Trail. This motion was seconded by Councilor Murray. Councilor Sedlack suggested the Tiger Club Trail signs be ordered in purple and gray. The motion was carried by an aye unanimous vote. 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 9:35 p.m. Michael M. Harmless, Mayor ATTEST: /l� E'LZ 41 di h Berry, C erk -Treas er 40