HomeMy Public PortalAbout4/11/2006City. of Greencastle
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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
Regular Session
April 11, 2006 7:00 P.M. Greencastle City Hall
I. Call to Order; Roll Call
A. Mayor Michael called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
B. All present, except Mark Hammer
II. Public Petitions and Comments
A. Daniel Potter resident of Avenue D notification of neighborhood garage sale on
May 20, 2006. No street closure requested, just notification to council and
community.
B. Kent Menzel present to update council regarding Little 5 race scheduled for
April 22, 2006. No street closures will be needed due to moving race to
Blackstock Stadium due to construction on campus. Also, requesting use of
200 Meters of Locust Street for "Street Spring" event on Friday, April 21 from
6:00 P.M. until 7:30 P.M. No road blocks or street closures necessary.
® III. Special Requests
A. Noise Waiver
Phi Gamma Delta — Mark Holwager
a. May 6, 2006 from 9:00 P.M. to 2:00 A.M.
i. Mark Holwager present to discuss this request.
Councilman Russ Evans stated concern with students
remaining on campus during event and not "traveling" from
campus to local bars. Motion by Bob Sedlack, second by
Russ Evans, with change of time to conclude at 1:30 A.M.,
unanimous approval.
2. Phi Delta Theta — Nick Gibson
a. Little 5 Party April 22, 2006. Motion by Bob Sedlack, second by
Tom Roach to approve, unanimous approval.
B. Road Closure
1. Tree Planting on Veteran's Memorial Highway - Paul Wilson
a. May 6, 2006 — 10:00 AM to ?
i. Paul Wilson present for this request. Motion by Tom
Roach, second by Bob Sedlack, unanimous approval.
IV. Approval of Minutes
A. Executive Meeting - February 14, 2006
1. Motion by Bob Sedlack, second by John Lanie, unanimous approval.
B. Regular Meeting — February 14, 2006
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1. Motion by Bob Sedlack, second by John Lanie, unanimous approval.
V. Approval of City Claims
A. John Lanie motion to approve claims as presented, second by Russ Evans,
unanimous approval.
VI. Old Business
A. Ordinance 2006 -1 — An Ordinance Amending Section 7 -35 of the Greencastle
City Code Regarding Enforcement of Building and Construction Regulations,
Second Reading
1. Motion by Bob Sedlack, second by John Lanie, unanimous approval.
VII. New Business
A. Resolution 2006 -4 — A Resolution Authorizing and Approving the Entry Into An
Interlocal Agreement For the Investment of Public Funds
1. Randy Warman representing MBIA Invest Indiana Investment Pool.
Motion by Tom Roach, second by John Lanie, unanimous approval.
B. School Board Appointment
1. Resumes accepted and presented
a. Noted that two individuals are interested in this appointment;
Monica Fennell and Barbara Bryan.
2. Set date for interviews
a. Time set for May 9 at 6:00 PM, prior to regular council meeting.
® VIII. Department Reports
A. Cemetery — Ernie Phillips
B. City Engineer — Glen Morrow
1. Councilor Sedlack asked regarding sidewalk project list, particularly
Walnut Street sidewalks. Discussion.
C. Fire Department — Bill Newgent
1. Announced Open House May 4, from 3:00 to 6:00 P.M. Invited all to
attend.
2. Returned from Washington D.C. representing Indiana Firefighters as a
delegate to Congressional Fire Institute. Opportunity to meet with
Senators and Congressional Representatives to discuss issues
pertaining to local government and firefighters in particular.
D. Park and Recreation — Rod Weinschenk
1. Parks and Recreation report presented at this time. Discussed recent
vandalism at Park.
2. Request from Councilor Bob Sedlack to keep Anderson Street Entrance
clean. Roof repair estimate has changed significantly and why has this
happened? Rod shared that this estimate involved some changes and
other avenues.
E. Planner — Shannon Norman
Contractor workshop attendees' folder presented to council. Shannon
Norman shared that this workshop went well and was successful.
® F. Police Department — Tom Sutherlin
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1. Reminder of April 13 Retirement Party for Don Rumley at Alex Alleys.
G. Street Department — Paul Wilson
1. Leaf Vac Grant has been mailed, waiting to hear results soon. Lightning
strike to building and electronics totaling $800 + / -. Utility building is
complete.
H. Wastewater Department — Mike Neese
I. Water Works — Terry Dale
1. Discussed water loss. Have been working on trying to resolve this issue
and may need to bring in correlator to try to find this loss.
J. City Attorney - Laurie Robertson Hardwick
1. Moving ahead on property appraisals, People Pathways Phase III and
IV. Received Post Office Lease agreement for parking spaces.
Received $31,000 from State for Ordinance Violations regarding parking
spaces.
IX. Reports
A. Mayor's Report
1. Reminder of upcoming events. Rate committee meeting April 26 at 6:00
Pm at Water Plant.
B. Clerk- Treasurer's Report
1. Presented monthly report.
C. Council
1. Bob Sedlack reminded council about Mike Rokicki Scholarship Fund.
Met with Paul Wilson; reviewed concerns and events. Spoke with
Councilman Mark Hammer regarding his absence in three of the last five
meetings.
2. Russ Evans shared his experience at recent meeting regarding early
responders during emergency management issues.
3. John Lanie shared phone call from resident on Shadowlawn concern
with speed and loud noises, asking that police monitor this when
possible. Discussion.
X. Adjournment
A. Motion by Bob Sedlack to adjourn, second by Tom Roach, unanimous approval
at 8:40 P.M.
Nancy A-M-141ael, Mayor
ATTEST:
Teresa P. Glenn, Clerk Treasurer
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