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HomeMy Public PortalAbout8/08/1989GREENCAS77Y O0M4ON ODUNCIL Regular Session August 8, 1989 The Greencastle Common Council met in regular session on Tuesday, August 8, 1989 at 7:30 p.m. at Greencastle Middle School. On call of the roll the following members • were shown to be present: Sheri Z. Roach, Susan V. Murray, Tim Conway, Robert P. Sedlack, Michael W. Rokicki. City Attorney Larry Wilson and City Engineer Jim Frazell were also present. Councilor Rokicki. moved to table the minutes of the previous meetings to allow for distribution. This motion was seconded by Councilor. Sedlack and was carried by an aye unanimous vote. Mr. Tom Bernardin of Bernardin & i.ochmuellor was present to deliver an update on the Southern Highway Project. Mr. Bernardin noted that the design portion of the project has been completed and the engineers are presently working on the right -of -way portion. Landowners should be be contacted in late September concerning right -of -way. He continued that bid letting should occur in the spring of 1990. In response to inquiry Mr. Bernardin noted that the highway is splAt into two projects with three quarters being financed by federal. and state funds, and one quarter funded by state and local dollars; and that there could possibly be two contractors involved in the construction. Mr. Bernardin also indicated that the Southern Highway will be a limited access highway (partially controlled as opposed to fully controlled) with seven intersections, and will connect to Manhattan Road across from the bowling alley. Mr. Bernardi.n also noted that through the efforts of Mayor. Harmless the project is not only back on track but has been accelerated. Recommendations: Ordinance 1989 -21, An Ordinance to Amend Ordinance 1988 -12 Being the 1989 Salary Ordinance for the City of Grencastle (To add the position of full -time city engineer), was presented to Council and was read in its entirety by Clerk- Treasurer Berry. Councilor Sedlack then moved to approve Ordinance 1.989 -21 as presented. This motion was seconded by Councilor Murray. Councilor Murray then asked if consulting engineers would still be required. Clerk- Treasurer Berry indicated that both Bonar & Associates and Triad Associates would still be involved in utility projects because of the nature of their expertise, but that in house engineering, inspections, pennits, specs, and • zoning would become the responsibility of the city engineer. Councilor Sedlack noted that a precedent has been set by previous administrations in that at one time a part - time city engineer, building inspector, and utility coordinator were budgeted. Councilor Conway noted that not all three positions were filled. Clerk- Treasurer. Berry continued that the new city engineer has been budgeted as a full. -time position so that all three areas can be the responsibility of one person. On call of the roll the motion was carried by the following vote: Ayes: Nays: Sheri Z. Roach Tim Conway Susan V. Murray Michael. W. Rokicki Robert 1 Sedlack Mayor Harmless declared Ordinance 1989 -21 to have been passed on first reading. Resolution 1989 -15, A Resolution Establishing a Fiscal Plan for the Annexation of Territory (Area I Frazier Street), was presented to Council and was read in its entirety by Mr. Wilson. Councilor Roach then moved to approve Resolution 1989 -15 as presented. This motion was seconded by Councilor Sedlack. Discussion ensued concerning the funding with Mayor Harmless noting that the project will be built into the operating budget of the sewage department. Mayor Harmless also noted that the sewer rate increase is necessary for treatment plant improvements and the southside interceptor. lie continued that had the interceptor been built in 1978 the cost would have been $800,000.00 with only $200,000.00 of local funds because of the availability of a grant; now the cost is expected to be $1,443,000.00. Councilor. Sedlack noted that the southside interceptor must be built before the costs go even higher. Councilor Murray inquired about the areas inside the city that are not yet receiving services. Mayor Harmd.ess responded that those problems are being addressed such as putting E Street in the 1990 budget and scheduling the sewer work on Toddson Drive. e On call of the roll the motion was carried by an aye unanimous vote. Mayor Harmless declared Resolution 1989 -15 to have been passed and adopted. CC 8/8/89 page 2 Recommendations continued: Resolution 1989 -16, A Resolution Establishing a Fiscal Plan for the Annexation of Territory (Area III 240 last), was presented to Council and was read in its entirety by • Mayor Harmless. Councilor Murray then moved to approve Resolution 1989 -16 as presented. This motion was seconded by Councilor Roach. Discussion ensued. On call of the roll the motion was carried by an aye unanimous vote. Mayor Harmless declared Resolution 1989 -16 to have been passed and adopted. Resolution 1989 -17, A Resolution Establishing a Fiscal Plan for the Annexation of Territory (Area IIIA Fi.11more Road), was presented to Council and was read in its entirety by Clerk- Treasurer Berry. Councilor Sedlack then moved to approve Resolution 1989 -17 as presented. This motion was seconded by Councilor. Murray. Discussion ensued with Councilor Conway noting that Max and Joy Evans would like to be excluded from annexation. Councilor Conway then moved to amend the motion on the floor to exclude the Evans residence. The motion to amend died for lack of a second. Discussion continued. On call of the roll the motion to approve Resolution 1989 -17 as presented was carried by the following vote: Ayes: Nays: Sheri Z. Roach Tim Conway Susan V. Murray Michael W. Rokicki Robert 1'. Sedlack Mayor harmless declared Resolution 1.989 -17 to have been passed and adopted. Resolution 1989 -I8, A Resolution Establishing a Fiscal Plan for the Annexation of Territory (Area IV Foxri.dge /Tennessee Street), was presented to Council and was read in its entirety by Mr. Wilson. Councilor Sedlack then moved to approve Resolution 1989- 18 as presented. This motion was seconded by Councilor Roach. Discussion ensued with county sanitarian Doug VanDernark indicating that finger or mound systems are temporary with an average life of fifteen years, and that he would be in favor of a permanent method of sewage disposal such as sanitary sewers, especially considering the type of • soil prevalent in Putnam County. Councilor Rokicki expressed a concern about the funding of the Foxri.dge project, and not yet knowing if the city will get a grant. Mayor harmless noted that in order to apply for the grant, the area must first be annexed into the city. Mr. George Murphy noted that he presently lives inside the city and that Council should also represent taxpayers inside the city, that sanitary sewers are important to the value of a home, and that the city will protkabl.y not get a grant if the area is not annexed. To response to an inquiry concerning the precedent of not charging an assessment for annexation, Councilor Sedlack noted that he dial not consider the 1989 annexation proposal a binding precedent, and that any future annexation will have to be studied individually for the best method of financing the addition of city services, in particular, sanitary sewers. Fir. Jim Green of the "Greater. East Side "(Mr. Green's preferred reference to his neighborhood) was concerned about the discussion of $50.00- $60.00 utility bills, noting that he had just paid his water, sewer, trash bill for the month and it was only about $13.80. On call of the roll the motion to approve Resolution 1989 -18 was carried by the following vote: Ayes: Nays: Sheri Z. Roach Tim Conway Susan V. Murray Michael W. Rokicki Robert P. Sedlack Mayor Harmless declared Resolution 1989 -I8 to have been passed and adopted, Ordinance 1989 -22, An Ordinance Annexing Territory to the City of Greencastle (Area I Frazier Street), was presented to Council and was read in its entirety by Mayor Harmless. Councilor Rokicki then moved to approve Ordinance 1989 -22 as presented on first reading. This motion was seconded by Councilor. Roach. , On call of the roll the motion was carried by an aye unanimous vote. Mayor Harmless declared Ordinance 1989 -22 to have been passed on first reading. • Ordinance 1989 -23, An Ordinance annexing Territory to the City of Greencastle (Area 11I 240 East), was presented to Council and was read in its entirety by Mr. Wilson. Councilor Murray then moved to approve Ordinance 1989 -23 as presented on first reading. This motion was seconded by Councilor Sedlack. On call of the roll the motion was carried by an aye unanimous vote. Mayor Harmless declared Ordinance 1.989 -23 to have been passed on first reading. CC 8/8/89 page 3 Recommendation continued: Ordinance 1989 -24, An Ordinance Annexing Territory to the City of Greencastle (Area IIIA Fillmore Road), was presented to Council and was read in its entirety by Mr. ® Wilson. Councilor Rokicki then moved to approve Ordinance 1989 -24 as presented on first reading. This motion was seconded by Councilor Roach. On call. of the roll the motion was carried by the following vote: Ayes: Nays: Sheri Z. Roach Tim Conway Susan V. Murray Michael W. Rokicki Robert P. Sedlack Mayor Harmless declared Ordinance 1989 -24 to have been passed on first reading. Ordinance 1989 -25, An Ordinance Annexing Territory to the City of Greencastle (Area IV Foxridge /Tennessee Street), was presented to Council and was read in its entirety by Mr. Wilson. Councilor Sedlack then moved to approve Ordinance 1989 -25 as presented on first reading. This motion was seconded by Councilor Roach. On call. of the roll the motion was carried by the following vote: Ayes: Nays: Sheri. Z. Roach Tim Conway Susan V. Murray - Michael. W. Rokicki Robert P. Sedlack Mayor Harmless declared Ordinance 1989 -25 to have been passed on first reading. The meeting was recessed at 10:30 p.m. by Mayor Harmless. At 10:38 p.m. the Mayor called the meeting back to order. Mayor. Harmless announced a public hearing on tax rates and appropriations, and • asked for comments or questions from the audience. There were none brought forward. Ordinance 1989 -20, An Ordinance for Appropriations and Tax Rates (1990 Budget), was presented to Council and read in its entirety by Clerk - Treasurer Berry. Councilor Sedlack then moved to approve Ordinance 1989 -20 as presented on first. reading. This motion was seconded by Councilor Murray. Discussion ensued with a line item review of the entire city budget and all supporting documents. On call of the roll. the motion was carried by the following vote: Ayes: Nays: Sheri Z. Roach Tim Conway Susan V. Murray Michael W. Rokicki Robert P. Sedlack Mayor Harmless declared Ordinance 1989 -20 to have been passed on first reading. On motion duly made by Councilor. Sedlack, seconded by Councilor Roach and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 11:58 p.m. z /L� Michael M. llfrmless, Mayor ATTEST: �.( Ju it Berry, le k- Treasi. r •