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Regular. Session
September 19, 1989
Ihe Greencastle Comnon Council met in regular session on Tuesday, September 19,
1989 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,
O Councilor Bob Sedlack, Councilor Mike Rokicki. Also present was City Attorney Larry
Wilson. Mayor Harmless welcomed the Greencastle High School government class.
Public Petitions:
Mark Butler expressed to Council a concern about the construction and drainage
problem near his property. Mayor Ilannl.ess responded that the city is in the process
of obtaini.ng easements to correct the drainage in the area. Councilor Murray asked
about cost estimates for the drainage work. Mayor Harmless indicated that final
estimates are not yet available because the easements have not yet been agreed upon.
Department Reports:
Mr. Don Monnett reported that maintenance is ongoing at the cemetery and that
department is in process of clearing some of the new property. Lois ALlee, president
of the Cemetery Board noted that the Board is acquiring three parcels of land adjacent
to the cemetery, including two houses that can be rented. -
Mr. Jim Wright delivered a statiscal report that included, but is not limited to,
purchased 96 tons of stone and 28 tons of hot mix,picked up 6 dogs, street and curb
painting and maintenance, cut 4 trees and removed 10 stumps, built three catch basins,
cleaned storm sewer lines and catch basins. He also noted that work has been
completed on Houck Road and Arlington Street. Councilor Rokicki asked how the five
inch rain affected the area. Mr. Wright indicated that the rain caused a two week
backup of additional work on storm sewers and catch basins. Mr. Wilson noted that
statute now allows for a storm water drainage district to dedicate a levy for storm
sewer construction and maintenance. Councilor Murray requested a report on the
procedure and the costs of creating such a district. Mr. Wright also noted that
maintenance continues at the park with the removal of leaves soon to be the major
concentration.
Police Chief Jack Hanlon delivered a statistical report and also noted that he
• has accepted the resignation of Captain Kenneth Hirt, who is leaving the department to
join the security department at DePauw University. Chief Hanlon also noted that
Officer Mike Hanlon has received his second commendation this year for assisting
Operation Life in saving a life by performing CPR until the ambulance arrived.
Mrs. Charlene Nichols reported an average flow of 1.2 MGD, 4,589 feet of sewer
lines and 1,054 feet of storm sewer lines cleaned by the vactor, 11 sewer calls, plus
other maintenance items. Councilor Conway referenced a letter from Mr. Bob Breese
about sewer backup in his basement during the heavy rain, and asked for comments on
the occurrence. Mrs. Nichols indicated that during the rain all the lines were
surcharged, and she suggests the homeowner install a back valve to keep the line from
backing up during heavy rain. She continued that she is presently working with Mr.
Frazell concerning that area of the city.
Minutes:
The minutes of June 22, 27, 29, July 11, 18, 25, and August 8, 1989, having been
previously distributed, were presented for additions or corrections. There being
none, Councilor Murray motioned for approval. of the minutes as distributed. This
motion was seconded by Councilor Sedlack, and was carried by an aye unanimous vote.
Public Hearing:
Resolution 1.989 -23, A Resolution Authorizing Additional Appropriations for the
General Fund, was presented to Council and was read in its entirety by Clerk -
Treasurer Berry. Mayor Harmless requested any questions or comments from the
audience. There were none brought forward.Councilor Rokicki asked what the
appropriations were to purchase, and Councilor Conway asked about the revenue to
support the appropriations. Clerk- Treasurer Berry explained that the appropriations
would purchase a new police car, the computer hardware and software for city hall and
city hall repairs, with cash being available from appropriations not used in 1988 and
additional miscellaneous revenues received but not anticipated in the 1989 . budget.
® Councilor Conway asked about the Street Department garage. Mayor Harmless noted that
the facility will have to be addressed this fall. Councilor Rokicki then moved to
approve Resolution 1989 -23 as presented. This motion was seconded by Councilor
Murray, and was carried by an aye unanimous vote.
Mayor Harmless declared Resolution 1989 -23 to have been passed and adopted.
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Recommendations:
Ordinance 1989 -26, An Ordinance Amending the Greencastle Planning and Zoning
Ordinance by Amending the Zoning Map, was presented to Council and was read in its
entirety by Mr. Wilson. Mr. Wilson explained that the area of the city bounded by
® Pine Street on the south, College Street on the east, Olive Street on the north, and
Lincoln Street on the west, would be changed from R1 to R2 with approval of this
ordinance. The Plan Commission approved the rezoning at the August 28, 1989 meeting.
Councilor Murray then moved to approve Ordinance 1.989 -26 as presented. This motion
was seconded by Councilor Sedlack, and was carried by an aye unanimous vote.
Mayor Harmless declared Ordinance 1989 -26 to have been passed and adopted.
Resol.ution 1989 -1.9, Amended Resolution Approving Statement of Benefits for
Wilmington Trust Company, was presented to Council, and was read in its entirety by
Mr. Wilson. Councilor Murray then moved to approve Resolution 1989 -19 as presented.
This motion was seconded by Councilor. Rokicki., and was carried by an aye unanimous
vote.
Mayor Harmless declared Resolution 1989 -19 to have been passed and adopted.
Resolution 1989 -20, Amended Resolution Approving Statement of Benefits for INB
National Rank, was presented to Council, and was read in its entirety by Mr. Wilson.
Councilor Rokicki then moved to approve Resolution 1989 -20 as presented. This motion
was seconded by Councilor Murray, and was carried by an aye unanimous vote.
Mayor Harmless declared Resolution 1989 -20 to have been passed and adopted.
Resol.uti.on 1989 -21., A Resolution Approving the Execution by the Board of Public
Works and Safety of the City of Greencastle of an I.nterlocal Cooperation Agreement
with the County of Putnam for the Delineation of Duties and Completion of Road
Drainage Improvement, was presented to Council, and was read in its entirety by Mayor
Harmless. Councilor Murray then moved to approve Resolution 1989 -21 as presented.
This motion was seconded by Councilor Roach, and was carried by an aye unanimous vote.
Mayor Harmless declared Resolution 1989 -21 to have been passed and adopted.
Resolution 1989 -22, A Resolution in Support of Main Street Greencastle, Inc.'s
Continued Participation in the Indiana Main Street Program, was presented to Council,
and was read in its entirety by Mayor larmless. Mr. Bill Dory was present to explain
the program and answer questions. Councilor Murray then moved to approve Resolution
1.989 -22 as presented. This motion was seconded by Councilor Rokicki, and was carried
by an aye unanimous vote.
Mayor Harmless declared Resolution 1989 -22 to have been passed and adopted.
Ordinance 1989 -27, An Ordinance Fixing the Salaries of Elected Officers of the
City of Greencastle for the Year 1990, was presented to Council., and was read in its
entirety by Mayor Harmless. Discussion ensued concerning the percentage of increase.
Councilor. Conway moved to amend Ordinance 1989 -27 to allow a five percent increase for
the salaries of council. members, making that salary $1,680.00. Discussion continued.
With no second to the motion on the floor, the motion was removed from consideration.
Councilor Sedlack then moved to approve Ordinance 1989 -27 as presented. This motion
was seconded by Councilor Roach, and was carried by the following vote:
AYES: Sheri Z. Roach NAYS: Tim Conway
Susan V. Murray
Robert P. Sedlack
Michael W. Rokicki
Mayor Harmless declared Ordinance 1989 -27 to have been passed on first reading.
Resolution 1989 -24, A Resolution Approving Loan to Main Street Greencastle, Inc.
from Recaptured Elands from Techno Trim, Inc. lean, was presented to Council, and was
• read in its entirety by Mayor Harmless. Councilor Murray then moved to approve
Resolution 1989 -24 as presented. This motion was seconded by Councilor Rokicki. Mr.
Bill Dory of Main Street Greencastle was present to answer questions concerning the
project. Mr. Wilson explained the requirements of the revolving loan fund. On call
for the question, the motion was unanimously carried.
Mayor Harmless declared Resolution 1989 -24 to have been passed and adopted.
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Council Reports and Comments:
A Certificate of Appreciation for Glenn Mile for his five years of service as
Pool Manager was read by Mayor Harmless. Councilor Rokicki moved to approve the
® certificate. This motion was seconded by Councilor Murray, and was carried by an aye
unanimous vote.
Mayor Harmless reported on his attendance of the Indiana Association of Cities
and Towns Conference, which included the receipt of a Community Achievement Award.
Mayor Harmless also commented on the Midwest U.S. - Japan Conference and Hoosier
Hospitality Days.
A letter from Cheryl. Salsman, representing the Berry Street residents was
received requesting an executive order to exempt parking regulations on the day of the
Berry Street flea market. Mayor Harmless noted that he had conferred with Chief
Hanlon and the request has been granted.
Mayor Harmless also noted the receipt of a letter from Terry Hall, president of
the Plan Commission, announcing the first session for community input on the
comprehensive city plan. The meeting is scheduled for Saturday, October 7, 1989 from
8:00 a.m. to 12 noon.
Councilor Rokicki thanked Mr. Franklin and the GHS government class for attending
the meeting.
With no further business, Councilor Roach moved for adjournment. This motion was
seconded by Councilor Murray, carried by an aye unanimous vote, and the meeting was
adjourned at 9:10 p.m. ///
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Michael M. Harmless, Mayor.
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Judi Berry, Cle_k -Treas r r
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