HomeMy Public PortalAbout12-09-2008City of Greencastle
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One North Locust Street, P.O. Box 607
Greencastle, Indiana 46135
765.653.9211
tt*lenn @cityofarecncastle.com
December 9, 2008
Teresa P. Glenn
Clerk Treasurer
Greencastle Common Council
Regular Meeting
Minutes
7:00 P.M.
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Greencastle City Hall
Call to Order; Roll Call
A. Mayor Murray called the meeting to order at 7:03 PM; upon roll call the following
councilors were present: John Lanie, Jinsie Bingham, Mark Hammer, Terry J.
Smith and Adam Cohen.
Il. Public Petitions and Comments
A. Mayor Murray asked for public petitions and comments.
B. Trudy Selvia, Gail Smith and Gigi Fenlon presented a petition to establish an
economic improvement district. Trudy Selvia shared information regarding this
request for effort to bring revenue into the downtown area for benefit of downtown
improvements. This is not a tax this is an assessment similar to a neighborhood
fund used for the benefit of the neighborhood. Assessment would be a minimum of
$240 with maximum of $1500.00 per property. A map of proposed District was
provided to Council. Asking for a 5 year Ordinance from the Council. Asking for
• approval to establish this district. Discussion on how process works. Attorney
Hardwick stated the board would work similar to the Redevelopment Commission
in the way their board approves claims and Clerk Treasurer issues warrants and
deposits funds on behalf of this district. Discussion regarding non - profits.
Attorney Hardwick reviewed procedures for this petition. Public hearing on this will
be held on December 30, 2008 at 7:00 PM.
C. Melvin Gaston, resident of Greencastle expressed his opinion that this is a stretch
of the imagination that City Hall is downtown. Questions regarding assessment of
City owned properties and Post Office.
III. Special Requests
IV. Department Reports
A. Cemetery — Ernie Phillips
B. Engineer —
C. Fire Department — Bill Newgent
D. Park and Recreation — Rod Weinschenk
1. Rod reported on receipt of AED to be used in the Aquatic Center thanks to the
efforts of Russ Evans and a grant from the Putnam County Community
Foundation
9 E. Planner — Shannon Norman
1. Mayor Murray asked Shannon to speak regarding the Sustainability Meeting
held last evening. This was a follow -up to the Community Summit held this
<�summer.
F. Police Department — Tom Sutherlin
G. Department of Public Works — Brad Phillips
1. Brad shared leaf season finished just in time to the tune of $14,500. Ready for
the winter weather.
H. Water &Wastewater Department — George Russell
1. Jinsie Bingham commented water loss down.
I. City Attorney - Laurie Robertson Hardwick
V. Approval of Minutes
A. Regular Meeting November 10, 2008
1. Special request under Lights of Love change to read Civic league has
requested to move to City hall where they will plant a tree.
a. Motion by Jinsie Bingham with correction to approve, second by
Terry J. Smith, unanimous approval.
VI. Old Business
A. Ordinance 2008 -15, An Ordinance To Fix the Salary of Elected Officers Of The
City of Greencastle, Second Reading
1. Motion to approve Ordinance as presented by Adam Cohen, second by Mark
Hammer, unanimous approval.
B. Ordinance 2008 -16, An Ordinance Amending Ordinance 2008 -14, An Ordinance
Establishing The Size Of the Departments Of City Government Of The City Of
Greencastle, Indiana, Fixing Salaries for The Employees Of Such Departments
And Fixing The Salaries Of Certain Other Appointed Officials For The Year 2009,
Second Reading
1. Motion to approve on second reading by Mark Hammer, second by John
Lanie, unanimous approval.
C. Putnam County Community Foundation appointment
1. John Lanie moved to approve Therese Cunningham as appointee to PCCF,
second by Jinsie Bingham, unanimous approval.
D. Mike Rokicki Scholarship Fund discussion
1. Councilor Lanie asked Council to please take contributions to PCCF before
the end of this year.
VII. New Business
A. Resolution 2008 -24, A Resolution Authorizing Transfer of Appropriations In The
2008 Budget For the City Of Greencastle
1. Motion by Adam Cohen with correction to Fire Dept. total to approve, second
by Terry J. Smith, unanimous approval.
B. Resolution 2008 -25, A Resolution Declaring An Economic Revitalization Area
(Heartland Automotive, LLC — New Equipment)
1. Mayor Murray read this Resolution in its entirety. Bill Dory present for this
request.
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a. Motion by Mark Hammer, second by John Lanie to approve as
presented, unanimous approval.
C. Resolution 2008 -26, A Resolution Amending Resolution 2008 -21 Approving
Funds For The Construction of IVY Tech Community College
1. Mayor Murray read this resolution in its entirety with comments as to why this
Resolution is being presented at this time.
a. Motion by John Lanie to approve as presented, second by Terry J.
Smith, unanimous approval.
D. Resolution 2008 -27 EDIT Plan
1. Mayor Murray reviewed the changes on this resolution and read this resolution
in its entirety.
a. Motion by Adam Cohen to approve as presented, second by Jinsie
Bingham, unanimous approval.
E. Council consideration to establish an Economic Improvement District
F. 2009 Holiday Schedule
1. Motion by Adam Cohen to approve as presented, second by Mark Hammer,
unanimous approval.
VIII. Approval of City Claims
A. Motion by Mark Hammer to approve claims as presented, second by John Lanie,
unanimous approval.
IX. Reports
is A. Mayor's Report
1. Last of 15 of original 29 lamp posts are up and hope to be finished by end of
next week. Mayor Murray shared that Dick and Sally Sunkel have chosen
banners and arms which they very graciously have paid for.
B. Clerk- Treasurer's Report
1. Departments have done a great job of keeping end of year expenses down.
C. Councilors
1. John Lanie shared that we will need a replacement for Barbara Bryan on BZA
asking that Council consider and report at next meeting.
X. Adjournment
A. Motion to adjourn by Jinsie Bingham at 8:33 PM, second Mark Hammer,
unanimous approval.
Susan V. Murray. Mayor
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W Teresa P. Glenn, Clerk Treasurer
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