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Home My Public Portal About5-10-2011City of Greencastle "- ,✓ y Teresa P. Glenn 1 Hall Clerk Treasurer One North Locust Street, P.O. Box 607 Greencastle, Indiana 46135 765.653.9211 tqlenn@citVofqreencastle.com Greencastle Common Council Regular Meeting Minutes May 10, 2011 7:00 P.M. Greencastle City Hall I. Call to Order; Roll Call A. Mayor Murray called the regular meeting of the Common Council to order at 7:00 PM; upon roll call by Deputy Clerk Treasurer Pam Pierce the following Councilors were present: Jinsie Bingham, Adam Cohen, Mark Hammer, Phyllis Rokicki and Terry J. Smith. II. Public Hearing A. Resolution 2011 -8, A Resolution Reaffirming Resolution 2011 -7 And Declaring An Economic Revitalization Area And Recommended Tax Deduction (IAC Greencastle, LLC) 1. Mayor Murray opened the Public Hearing at 7:03 PM regarding Resolution 2011 -8. Mr. Bill Dory spoke about this request and the proposed renovations. Public Hearing closed at 7:06 PM on motion by Adam Cohen, second by Terry J. Smith, 5 -0 motion carried. III. Public Petitions and Comments A. None heard. IV. Special Requests A. Walking Wednesdays - Ruth Ralph — Special Request for walking on Wednesday evenings from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM between June 1 to August 3, 2011, use of streets. 1. Jackie Baughman spoke about this request. She indicated police assistance may be needed where paths cross streets. As soon as they see how many registrations they receive it will be determined if more help is needed, otherwise a volunteer will be used for now. B. Street Closure 1. Indianapolis Colts — Tammy Amor — Chamber of Commerce a. This event will be held June 21, 2011 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM; set up at 2:00 PM on the North East side of the square. Motion by Mark Hammer to approve request, second by Phyllis Rokicki, 5 -0 motion carried. V. Department Reports A. Cemetery — Ernie Phillips B. Engineer — C. Fire Department — Bill Newgent D. Park and Recreation — Rod Weinschenk 1. Superintendent Weinschenk spoke regarding all the events associated with the Park's Department. Softball teams, aquatic center staff is hired and updated information regarding life guards. Pool is scheduled to open on May 28, 2011. E. Planner— Shannon Norman F. Police Department — Tom Sutherlin 1. Chief Sutherlin spoke on officers running in the 500 Festival Mini Marathon and the team finish of 12 The team consisted of Officers Hopkins, Wilson, Jones, Huffman and Bunten. Take back drug day at Greencastle High School was a great success. 171 pounds of prescription drugs were received. Reminder of Tox Away day on May 21 from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. G. Department of Public Works — Brad Phillips 1. Councilor Smith asked about the denial of funds for ice storm. Mayor Murray advised that this will have to come out of the department budget. H. Water &Wastewater Department — Richard Hedge 1. Superintendent Hedge reported basement flooding has been a challenge for the waste water system. I. City Attorney - Laurie Robertson Hardwick 1. Attorney Hardwick reminded everyone of the Fair on the Square this week, Tox Away day on Saturday and Buy Local Bucks can be purchased through the Chamber's website. VI. Approval of Minutes A. Regular Session April 12, 2011 1. Motion by Jinsie Bingham to approve with noted changes, second by Adam Cohen, 3 ayes, 2 abstain, motion carried. VII. Old Business A. None heard. VIII. New Business A. Resolution 2011 -8, A Resolution Reaffirming Resolution 2011 -7 And Declaring An Economic Revitalization Area And Recommended Tax Deduction (IAC Greencastle, LLC) 1. Motion by Adam Cohen to approve this Resolution as presented, second by Jinsie Bingham, 5 -0 motion carried. B. Resolution 2011 -9, A Resolution Approving Historic Downtown Fagade Improvement Plan 1. Motion by Terry J. Smith to approve as presented, second by Phyllis Rokicki, 5 -0 motion carried. IX. Approval of City Claims A. Motion by Councilor Hammer to approve claims as presented, second by Jinsie Bingham, 5 -0, motion carried. X. Reports A. Mayor's Report 1. Mayor Murray welcomed Councilor Smith back from Officer training with congratulations on his graduation. Mayor Murray read Arbor Day Proclamation. Thanks to Brad and DPW. Meeting today with contractors on work for Percy Julian Drive. Work to be completed by August 15 sidewalks, curbs being added thanks to Redevelopment Funding. B. Clerk- Treasurer's Report 1. Deputy Pam Pierce reported that Clerk Treasurer Teresa Glenn is attending National Municipal Clerks Conference in Nashville, TN. C. Councilors 1. Jinsie Bingham reported that anyone interested in contributing to the newly established Friends of Forest Hill Cemetery may send donations in memory of a loved one. 2. Phyllis Rokicki reminded Councilors to make their donation to the Putnam County Community Foundation for the City Scholarship. 3. Councilor Cohen reminded everyone that there will be many visitors to our City this week due to DePauw's Tennis Regional's. XI. Adjournment A. Motion by Jinsie Bingham to adjourn at 8:00 PM, second by Mark Hammer, 5 -0, motion carried. Susan V. Murray, Mayor ATTEST: Teresa P. Glenn, Clerk Treasurer City of Greencastle City Hall One North Locust Street, P.O. Box 607 Greencastle, Indiana 46135 765 - 653 -3100 Sue Murray Mayor • I�GGGCUyl2CCtGC�I2 WHEREAS, in 1872, J. Sterling Morton proposed to the Nebraska Board of Agriculture that a special day be set aside for the planting of trees; and WHEREAS, this holiday, called Arbor Day, was first observed with the planting of more than a million trees in Nebraska, and is now observed throughout the nation and in more than 50 countries around the world; and WHEREAS, trees can reduce the erosion of our precious topsoil by wind and water, cut heating and cooling costs, moderate the temperature, clean the air, produce life - giving oxygen, and provide habitat for wildlife; and WHEREAS, trees in our city increase property values, enhance the economic vitality of business areas, and beautify our community; and WHEREAS, trees, wherever they are planted, are a source of joy and spiritual renewal; and WHEREAS, for the twelfth year, Greencastle has been named a Tree City USA by The National Arbor Day Foundation to honor its commitment to its community forest. NOW THEREFORE, 1, Susan V. Murray, Mayor, City of Greencastle, did recognize Saturday, May 7, 2011, as GREENCASTLE ARBOR DAY and May 8, through 14, 2011 as ARBOR APPRECIATION WEEK IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have here- unto set my hand this 1 0t day of May 2011. BY THE MAYOR: SUSAN V. MURRAY FURTHER, I urge all citizens to plant trees to promote the well being of the planet and gladden tli� heart and promote the well being of this and future generations. Prmlaftrda 11Jah