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Greencastle Common Council
Regular Meeting
Minutes
November 14, 2019 7:00 P.M. Greencastle City Hall
Starting at 6:30 p.m. the Sustainability Commission Awards were given to the following:
Erin Basinger and DNR, Putnam County Community Garden, PC Rip and Young
Environmentalist Mayra Leon Coss
Pledge of Allegiance
II. Call to Order; Roll Call
Mayor William Dory called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM; upon roll by Clerk-
Treasurer Lynda Dunbar the following were present: Adam Cohen, Stacie
Langdon, Steve Fields, Tyler Wade, Gary Lemon, and Dave Murray. Mark
Hammer absent.
III. Public Petitions and Comments - None
Special Requests- None
V. Department Reports:
a. Cemetery — Ernie Phillips
b. Engineer —
c. Fire Department — John Burgess
d. Park and Recreation — Rod Weinschenk
e. Planner— Scott Zimmerman
f. Police Department — Tom Sutherlin
g. Department of Public Works — Brad Phillips
h. Water & Wastewater Department — Oscar King, Jr.
i. City Attorney - Laurie Robertson Hardwick
VI. Reports
A. Mayor's Report- Mayor updated the council on the following items:
• Reminded everyone about the Monon Bell game being at DePauw
this year.
• Locust Street should be open soon
• College Street is reopened and Olive Street is partially open.
• Meeting with ICE Miller to work on YMCA contract.
• City received an AA- bond rating from S&P.
• Remodeling of pool bathhouse will be starting soon
• INDOT will fund 90 percent of the waterline work on Jackson and
Washington Street.
B. Clerk-Treasurer's Report- Clerk-Treasurer updated the council on the
following items:
• Beginning to work on year-end items and will have a couple of
resolutions for the council next month.
C. Councilors' Report- Adam Cohen welcomed the newly elected Common
Council members. He wanted to thank Laurie Hardwick for all her work, and
recognize that she is truly an asset to the City. Adam also thanked Gary
Lemon for his service, he will be truly missed. Stacie Langdon recommended
to the new council members to participate in the AIM training and she thanked
Gary Lemon for his time on the council, he will be missed. Steve Fields
thanked the DPW for their snow and leaf removal efforts. Steve also thanked
Gary Lemon. Tyler Wade stated it was good to be back, and highlighted the
teachers rally and the need for better education funding. He also commented
about Gary Lemon being an awesome council member, and it was a pleasure
serving with him. Dave Murray was sorry to lose Gary Lemon and thanked
him for his service.
VII. Approval of Minutes
A. Regular Session- October 10, 2019
Motion by Adam Cohen to approve the October 10, 2019 minutes as
presented, second by Steve Fields, 5-0, motion carried. Tyler Wade
abstained.
VIII. Approval of City Claims
A. Motion by Dave Murray to approve claims as presented, second by Gary
Lemon, 6-0, motion carried. Stacie Langdon abstained because of Putnam
County Comprehensive Services claim.
IX. Old Business- None
X. New Business
A. Discussion of Salary Study
Motion by Steve Fields to engage with New Focus HR, LLC on a compressive
salary study, second by Stacie Langdon, 4-1-1 , motion carried. Tyler Wade
voted no and Gary Lemon abstained.
Motion by Adam Cohen to study 6-7 Cities and not to exceed $29,000, second
by Steve Fields, 4-1-1 , motion carried. Tyler Wade voted no and Gary Lemon
abstained.
Xl. Adjournment
Motion by Gary Lemon to dismiss at 8:15 PM, second by Tyler Wade,
6-0, motion carried.
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William A. Dory r., Mayor
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" Ly da R. Dunbar, Clerk Treasurer