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Home My Public Portal About7/11/2006City of Greencastle ® City Hall One North Locust Street, P.O. Box 607 Greencastle, Indiana 46135 765.653.9211 t IR enn(u),greencastle.com Teresa P. Glenn Clerk Treasurer Greencastle Common Council Minutes Regular Session July 11, 2006 7:00 P.M. Greencastle City Hall Call to Order; Roll Call A. Mayor Michael called meeting to order at 6:59 PM; Present: All present II. Public Hearing — A. Public hearing opened at 7:00 PM 1. Resolution 2006 -16 — A Resolution Authorizing Additional Appropriations to the Annual Budget a. No comments or questions 2. Resolution 2006 -15 — A Resolution Reaffirming Resolution 2006 -9 and Declaring an Economic Revitalization Area and Recommended Tax Deduction (FB Distro Distribution Center, LLC) a. Bill Dory representing this request. No comments or questions. 3. Resolution 2006 -12 — A Resolution Confirming That Services Rendered By Virtue Of An IDEM Grant Application For Equipment Will Not Displace Private Sector Services a. No comments or questions. B. Public Hearing closed at 7:05 PM III. Public Petitions and Comments A. Mike Nees representing Main Street Greencastle for street closings. a. Destination Downtown - August 22, 2006 i. Franklin Street from Indiana to Jackson from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM ii. Motion to approve this request by Russ Evans, second by Mark Hammer, unanimous approval. b. Home Grown, Home Sewn, Home Made- August 5, 2006 i. Franklin Street from Indiana to Jackson Street from 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM each Saturday through October ii. Motion by Mark Hammer to approve this request, second by John Lanie, unanimous approval. c. Fall Festival — October 12 5:00 PM to October 15 9:00 PM i. Franklin Street from Indiana to Jackson, Indiana from Franklin to Washington, Indiana from Washington to Walnut, Walnut from Indiana to the church parking lot. ii. Motion by Russ Evans to approve this request, second by ® John Lanie, unanimous approval. Page 1 of 4 IV. Approval of Minutes A. Regular Meeting — June 13, 2006 1. Motion by Mark Hammer to approve as presented, second by John e Lanie, Bob Sedlack abstain, motion carried. V. Approval of City Claims A. Mark Hammer motion to approve claims as presented, second by John Lanie, unanimous approval. VI. New Business A. Resolution 2006 -12 — A Resolution Confirming That Services Rendered By Virtue Of An IDEM Grant Application For Equipment Will Not Displace Private Sector Services 1. Motion to approve by Mark Hammer, second by Russ Evans unanimous approval. B. Resolution 2006 -13 — A Resolution In Support Of Request For Grant 1. Motion by Bob Sedlack to approve, second by Mark Hammer, unanimous approval. C. Resolution 2006 -14 — A Resolution Approving Loan For Purchase Of Property For Robe -Ann Park 1. Motion by Mark Hammer to approve, second by Bob Sedlack, discussion, Tom Roach shared his concern about this endeavor and reluctance to enter into this agreement with so many unknowns, Bob Sedlack, Mark Hammer, Russ Evans, John Lanie, yea; Tom Roach nay. D. Resolution 2006 -15 - A Resolution Reaffirming Resolution 2006 -9 and O Declaring an Economic Revitalization Area and Recommended Tax Deduction (FB Distro Distribution Center, LLC) 1. Bill Dory present representing this request. Bob Sedlack motion to waive reading of this resolution, second by John Lanie, unanimous approval. 2. Motion by John Lanie, second by Russ Evans to approve this resolution as presented, discussion, unanimous approval. 7:47 PM E. Resolution 2006 -16 - A Resolution Authorizing Additional Appropriations to the Annual Budget 1. Glen Morrow representing this request. Motion by Bob Sedlack, second by Mark Hammer to approve this resolution as presented, unanimous approval. F. Ordinance 2006 -3 — An Ordinance Amending the Greencastle Planning and Zoning Ordinance by Amending the Zoning Map (Tennessee Street), First Reading 1. Shannon Norman present to review this request. Andy Cult, representing Carpenter Realty presented this request. 2. Discussion by Council. 3. Motion by Tom Roach to approve ordinance as presented, second by Russ Evans, unanimous approval. G. Ordinance 20064 — An Ordinance Amending Section 8 -22 Of The Greencastle City Code Schedule of No Parking Zones, First Reading 1. Tom Roach motion to amend to include only Avenue F; eliminating the O Jackson Street request, second by Bob Sedlack, unanimous approval. Page 2 of 4 Motion to approve by Tom Roach as amended, second by Bob Sedlack, unanimous approval. H. Redevelopment Commission request for support for future Spec. Building Proposal, located at Sgt. Cunningham site. 1. Bill Dory presenting this request. Garmong Construction Services represented by Dan Zuerner and Brian Pohlar with Hannum, Wagle & Cline. Asking for Council's "blessing" to move forward on this project. Council asked questions concerning costs associated with this project that would be the responsibility of the City. Discussion. Bill Dory stated Redevelopment Commission has funds to contribute to this project and interest to Garmong would be paid by TIF District Funds. Stated that this property currently is not on the tax role and when Garmong assumes the property they will be paying property taxes. Bill Dory shared where the financing for this project will come from. 2. Motion by Mark Hammer supporting this project, second by John Lanie, unanimous approval. VII. Department Reports A. Cemetery —Ernie Phillips 1. Nothing to add. B. City Engineer — Glen Morrow 1. Tabatha Briones is working as inspector on Franklin Street Project. Indianapolis Road design expected by end of this month. C. Fire Department — Bill Newgent D. Park and Recreation — Rod Weinschenk E. Planner —Shannon Norman 1. Additions to report: Gas America project is underway; First National Bank beginning construction; Cunningham project review on Thursday; along Bloomington Street some vacant buildings have been sold and the prospect of a new restaurant on that site. F. Police Department — Tom Sutherlin G. Street Department — Paul Wilson 1. Addition to report; street sweeping gallons used. Striping around Courthouse on July 15 Overlay project is complete. Sidewalks project is moving forward. H. Wastewater Department — Mike Neese 1. Mike Neese announced his retirement effective September 15, 2006. I. Water Works —Terry Dale 1. Water loss study currently being conducted. J. City Attorney - Laurie Robertson Hardwick 1. Water Department pension plan will be changing soon. VIII. Reports A. Mayor's Report 1. Water rates will be discussed at Board of Works meeting July 19 and hoping to have a recommendation to Council at August meeting. 2. Thanked community for support on 4th of July celebration at Robe -Ann Park. Page 3 of 4 B. Clerk- Treasurer's Report 1. Teresa P. Glenn reported receipt of tax draw on June 30, 2006. Will be meeting with DLGF on July 28. t C. Council 1. Bob Sedlack reported greetings from Austrian officials. 2. Tom Roach happy to report playground equipment to be installed at Courthouse Annex. 3. Russ Evans asked about parade route change due to construction. Due to important decision regarding Clearwater property Park Department/Board should have had representation here this evening. 4. John Lanie nothing IX. Adjournment 1. Motion by Russ Evans, second by Mark Hammer to adjourn at 9:43 PM. J aney A. M I ael, Mayor ATTEST: . Ju l t Teresa P. Glenn, Clerk Treasurer n U n ICI Page 4 of 4