HomeMy Public PortalAbout10/10/1989GREENCASTLE 00M" COUNCIL
Regular Session
October 10, 1989
The Greencastle Common Council met in regular session on T1iesday, October 10, 1989
in City Hall. The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. On call of the roll the
e following members were shown to be present: Councilor Tim Conway, Councilor Sue
Murray, Councilor Bob Sedlack, Councilor Mike Rokicki. Councilor Sheri Roach was not
yet present. Mr. Larry Wilson was also present.
Public Petitions:
Linda RumLey petitioned Council to vacate the east -west alley between Ohio and
Sycamore. She noted that the alley has been grassed over for forty years. Councilor
Murray moved to refer the request to the Plan Conmi.ssion. This motion was seconded by
Councilor Rokicki and was carried by an aye unanimous vote.
Councilor Roach entered the meeting at this time.
Mr. hill. Dory representing Cheryl Salsman of the promotional. committee of the
Merchants Association requested permission to close the east side of the square on
Saturday, October 28, 1.989 from 2 -4 p.m. for Halloween activities sponsored by the
Merchants Association. Councilor Rokicki moved to approve the request. This motion
was seconded by Councilor Roach and was carried by an aye unanimous vote.
Department Reports:
Mr.. Leon Phillips delivered a statistical report which included: replaced 8
services, installed 4 new services, repaired 12 leaks, retired 3 services, raised 28
road boxes, installed 700 feet of water Line on Maple Street, retired 550 feet of old
mains, and pumped 45,299,000 gallons.
Police Chief. Jack Hanlon reported 439 complaints answered in the month of
September which included 1.07 arrests. Total dollars collected for the month was
$925.08. Chief Hanlon also noted that patrolling officers would be running more radar
to try to reduce the nuinber of vehicles speeding on city streets. Councilor Murray
asked about the curfew. Chief Hanlon responded that curfew for children under 16 is
11:00 p.m. through the week and 12 midnight on Friday and Saturday nights.
• Mr. Jim Wright delivered a statistical report which included, but is not limited
to, purchased 78 tons of stone and 90 tons of hot mix, picked up 3 dogs, repaired storm
sewers, repaired 9 street signs, repaired 3 washed out areas on Fifth Street, graded 1.7
alleys, cut brush and weeds, swept streets and painted edge lines. fie also noted that
street repaving projects for this year are complete. Councilor Sedlack commended Mr.
Wright and the street department for continuing with the repaving plan. Mr. Wright
noted that leaf pickup has begun. Nine people have requested the mulched leaves.
Mayor Harmless indicated that prior to the next leaf pickup season the city would have
to formalize the procedure for disposing of the mulched leaves.
In the park report, Mr. Wright noted that efforts in the park would be centered
around leaf removal. Distributed to Council was the report of slimmer activities from
Recreation Director Stan Lambert. Councilor Sedlack asked about the drainage problem
at 604 Anderson. Mr. Wright responded that a pipe would have to run under the road and
the estimated cost is approximately .$3,000.00.
Mike Neese of the sewage department reported an average flow of 1.5 MGD, 8 vactor
calls with 1,035 feet of lines cleaned. He also noted that Mrs. Nichols was i.0 New
Jersey visiting other treatment plants that have a new way of disposing of sludge.
In the cemetery department Ernie Phillips noted that the staff was working on the
new properties, including demolition and landscaping. Two of the houses have been
rented.
Fire Chief Bob Elmore reported 20 calls in the month of August which included 10
city responses, 1 township response, 2 mutual aid calls, and 7 fal.se alarms. In the
month of September there were 13 calls, which included 12 city responses and 1 township
response. During Fire Prevention Week the department delivered literature and visited
schools. Chief Elmore also noted that Firefighter Wayne Jones retired as of October 1,
1989.
• In the Legal report City Attorney Larry Wilson distributed the statutes concerning
the storm sewer district and asked Council to review them for further discussion, Mr.
Wilson asked for an executive session of Council to discuss pending litigation. He
also suggested Council investigate the possibility of the city doing snow removal on
downtown sidewalks this winter to prevent slip /fall claims. Mr. Bill Dory suggested
working with Main Street Greencastle to find a way to share some of the costs.
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The minutes of August 22, 1989 and September. 19, 1989 were distributed to Council.
Councilor Sedlack moved to approve the minutes as distributed. This motion was
seconded by Councilor Murray and was carried by an aye unanimous vote.
• The Treasurer's report for July and August, 1989 were distributed to Council..
Councilor Rokicki moved to approve the reports as distributed. This motion was
seconded by Councilor Murray and was carried by an aye unanimous vote.
The Clerk- Treasurer requested approval of Council to charge health insurance
premiums to the other insurance appropriation, as suggested by Mr. Bob Campbell of the
State Board of Tax Commissioners. This action would eliminate the need for an
additional appropriation or transfer between two different deph�rtment budgets.
Councilor Murray moved to approve the request. This motion was seconded by Councilor
Rokicki arid was carried by an aye unanimous vote.
Recommendations:
Ordinance 1989 -28, An Ordinance Amending the Greencastle Planning and Zoning
Ordinance (Day Care Centers and Day Care homes), was presented to Council. Councilor
Murray moved to table consideration of Ordinance 1.989 -28 to allow for review of the
ordinance and publication of content. Councilor Rokicki seconded the motion and it was
carried by an aye unanimous vote. A special session of Council was set for Thursday,
October 19, 1989 at 7:30 p.m. for consideration of Ordinance 1989 -28.
Resolution 1989 -25, A Resolution Authorizing the Expenditure of Industrial
Development Funds for F}mgineerigg on Market Street Parking lot, was presented to
Council and was read in its entirety by Mr. Wilson. Mr. Dory was present to answer
questions concerning the project. Mr. Dory noted that $2,300.00 of the appropriation
for Main Street for the RFP for the Comprehensive City Plan was left unspent and could
be applied to this appropriation. Ile continued that the estimated costs of the project
had been reduced from $80,000.00 to $45,000.00 - $48,000.00, and that the county is
still considering an interl.ocal agreement. Main Street Greencastle has agreed to
assist with trees and landscaping. Mayor Harmless noted that the Moose Lodge has shown
tremendous civic responsibility in allowing a long term lease on the property and
taking a leadership role in solving the parking problem. Councilor Sedlack noted that
Market Street Parking Lot is a good project, however., approving the $5,000.00 would
• mean taking a step toward another project without dealing with the street department
garage. Councilor Murray indicated that the two projects are from different funding
sources. Councilor Sedlack indicated that he was referring to priorities and not
necessarily funding mechanisms. Councilor Murray asked if the Board of Works could
have a report for Council by the November meeting concerning the street department
garage. Discussion ensued regarding the validity of both projects. Councilor Conway
then moved to approve Resolution 1.989 -25 as presented. This motion was seconded by
Councilor Rokicki and was carried by an aye unanimous vote.
Mayor Harmless declared Resolution 1989 -25 to have been passed and adopted.
Councilor Sedlack then moved to respectfully request that the Board of Works
present to Council at the November meeting a proposal and possible funding sources for
the street department garage. This motion was seconded by Councilor Rokicki and was
carried by an aye unanimous vote.
Mayor Harmless opened the discussion of Halloween. Councilor Murray moved that
Tuesday, October 31., 1989 from 6 -9 p.m. be designated as the time for trick -or-
treating. This motion was seconded by Councilor Rokicki and was carried by an aye
unanimous vote. Mayor Harmless noted receipt of a letter from Gregg Eaton, Public
Relations Chairman of Delta Upsilon Fraternity. The letter noted that the fraternity
would again be hosting a safe house with celebrity pumpkin carving contest,
refreshments, games, and haunted room.
Also presented was a letter from Scott Alexander of Depauw University asking
permission to place paw prints on the streets prior to the Motion Bell game. The
Council consensus was that it would be allowed on city streets but not on the newly
paved state highway.
Council Reports and Comments:
Chief Jack Hanlon announced a State Farm tour available to Council. and staff, and
• to contact the office for time and date.
Councilor Rokicki asked about the drainage problem on Cassada. Mr. Wright noted
that he had discussed the problem with Mr. Frazell. and determined that a fence to keep
the debris from clogging the inlet might alleviate the problem. The fence will be
installed next week.
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Councilor Murray requested a periodic written update on annexation. Discussion
ensued concerning the provision of city services to the annexed areas. Mr. Wilson
noted that the state Legislature passed a bill in the 1989 session that makes all 1989
annexations effective January 2, 1990, however, the bill may be repealed in the 1990
• session, making the it retroactive to the original effective date. He noted that until
the areas are legally annexed the city cannot provide services.
A Certificate of Appreciation was presented for Kenneth Hirt for his years of
service on the Police Department. Councilor Rokicki moved to approve the certificate.
This motion was seconded by Councilor Roach and was carried by an aye unanimous vote.
A Certificate of Appreciation was presented for Kelsey Kauffman for her work on
the suimer enrichment program. Councilor. Roach moved to approve the certificate. 'lhi.s
motion was seconded by Councilor Rokicki and was carried by an aye unaimous vote.
With no further business, Councilor Sedlack moved for adjournment. This motion
was seconded by Councilor Murray, carried by an aye unanimous vote, and the meeting was
adjourned at 9:16 p.m.
Michael. M. Ilarmless, Mayor
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