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City H I of Greencastle
City One North Locust Street, P.O. Box 607
Greencastle, Indiana 46135
765.653.9211
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Teresa P. Glenn
Clerk Treasurer
Greencastle Common Council Minutes
Special Session
Thursday, April 26, 2007 6:30 P.M. Greencastle City Hall
Call to Order: Roll Call
A. Mayor Michael called the meeting to order at 6:34 PM
B. Roll Call: Present: John Lanie, Mark Hammer, Bob Sedlack, and Russ Evans.
Absent: Tom Roach
Resolution 2007 -6, A Resolution Authorizing Additional Appropriations to the
Annual Budget
A. Upon motion by John Lanie to accept resolution as presented and read by
Mayor Michael with a second by Mark Hammer, this resolution was
unanimously approved. 6:38 PM
III. Resolution 2007 -7, A Resolution Authorizing A Temporary Loan For The City Of
Greencastle General Fund
A. Mayor Michael read this resolution. Discussion. Motion by Russ Evans,
second by Bob Sedlack, unanimous approval. 6:43 PM
IV. Resolution 2007 -8, A Resolution Creating A Water Leak Policy
A. Mayor Michael read this resolution. Motion by Bob Sedlack to approve as
presented, second by Mark Hammer, unanimous approval. 6:50 PM
V. Ordinance 2007 -3, Ordinance Prohibiting Smoking in Public Places and Places of
Employment
A. Tabled from April 10, 2007 Regular Meeting
1. Motion by Russ Evans, second by Bob Sedlack to remove from tabled
status, unanimous approval.
2. Mayor Michael reviewed ordinance with changes that have been made
since first reading. After Mayor Michael reviewed the changes to this
ordinance the Council was invited to make comments after which the
audience made comments.
3. Bob Sedlack began with comments regarding the serious health issue
smoking is and the history of this ordinance with this council. Councilor
Sedlack continued with comments regarding area outside of entrance to
buildings and private clubs being included in this ordinance. Russ Evans
® asked for a moratorium on revisiting this Resolution issue for a period of
time. After discussion with Attorney it was decided this would be
ineffective. John Lanie pleased with addition of appeal process.
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Suggested adding to the Ordinance distance from entrance to be smoke
free 25 feet from public /main entrance. Discussion. Mark Hammer
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shared his comments. His main issue is fairness and consistency for all
citizens in our community. He continued with comments regarding his
understanding both sides and the issue of government intrusion. Wishes
that council had never opened the door for any exemptions. Motion by
Mark Hammer to amend Ordinance 2007 -3 regarding exemption and
treatment of private clubs under section 3,(1) remove bold letters; strike
item (d) in section 5, second by Bob Sedlack, vote: 3 ayes, 1 nay Russ
Evans, motion carried. Motion by John Lanie to amend Ordinance 2007-
3 adding language prohibiting smoking within 25 feet of main, public
entrance of enclosed area where smoking is prohibited by this
Ordinance, second by Mark Hammer, discussion. John Lanie withdrew
his motion for this change, second by Mark Hammer. Motion by Mark
Hammer to amend Ordinance 2007 -3 under Section 3 adding to item (h)
"except where required by law ", second by John Lanie, unanimous
approval.
4. Mayor Michael opened the discussion up for public comments and
discussion at 7:55 PM.
a. Alan Hammond representing Moore's Bar. Opposed to
government control.
b. Carolyn Hammond representing Moore's Bar. Co -owner of
Moore's Bar. Opposed to government regulating social behavior.
Freedom of Religion, Choice and Speech.
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c. Bill Fulford shared his personal thoughts. Suggested private clubs
and bars add smoke eaters to their establishments and adding
this to the ordinance.
d. Leslie Hanson shared her thoughts in support of this Ordinance.
e. Dave Newgent shared his thoughts supporting this Ordinance.
f. Carolyn Miller co -owner of Putnam Inn shared her opposition to
this Ordinance and the effect this will have on her business.
g. Dr. Heavin, Health Officer shared his comments regarding this
Ordinance and his support of this Ordinance.
h. Ann Newton 51 year resident of Greencastle shared article
regarding air conditioning and heating and ineffectiveness of air
handling systems filtering smoke from restaurants and other
businesses.
i. Meredith Williams, Putnam County Smoking Cessation, thanked
Council for their efforts on this Ordinance and the importance of
the serious health issue this is for our community.
j. Gail Smith local business owner of Almost Home and operator of
Final Approach Bistro, non - smoking establishments. Supports a
county wide Ordinance.
5. Mayor Michael turned the meeting back over to Council for comments.
6. Bob Sedlack moved for an effective date of September 1, 2007, second
by Mark Hammer, unanimous approval.
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7. Bob Sedlack moved for approval of Ordinance 2007 -3 as amended
® above, second by Mark Hammer, discussion, unanimous approval on
first reading.
B. Reminder to Council of Rokicki Scholarship fund at Putnam County Foundation.
VI. Adjournment
A. Motion by John Lanie to adjourn at 8:59 PM, second by Mark Hammer,
unanimous approval.
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Nanc chael, Mayor
ATTEST:
Teresa P. Glenn, Clerk Treasurer
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