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Greencastle, Indiana 46135
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Teresa P. Glenn
Clerk Treasurer
Greencastle Common Council Minutes
Regular Session
November 14, 2006 7:00 P.M. Greencastle City Hall
Call to Order; Roll Call
A. Mayor Michael called the meeting to order at 7:03 PM; all councilors present.
II. Public Hearing
A. Mayor Michael opened the Public Hearing at 7:04 PM and addressed the
following Resolution.
1. Resolution 2006 -26 —A Resolution Authorizing Additional
Appropriations to the Annual Budget
B. Mayor Michael introduced Bill Dory for discussion of the following Resolution.
1. Resolution 2006 -27 — A Resolution Reaffirming Resolution 2006 -23 and
Declaring an Economic Revitalization Area and Recommended Tax
Deduction (Enterprise Park 1 — Phase II Subdivision — Garmong
Development Co., LLC)
® C. Mayor Michael closed the Public Hearing at 7:09 PM.
III. Special Requests
A. None
IV. Public Petitions and Comments
A. None
V. Approval of Minutes
A. Regular Meeting October 10, 2006
1. Motion by Bob Sedlack to approve minutes as corrected, Mark Hammer
second, unanimous approval.
VI. Approval of City Claims
A. Mark Hammer motion to approve claims as presented, second by John Lanie,
unanimous approval.
VII. Old Business
A. Ordinance 2006 -12 — An Ordinance Fixing the Salaries of the Elected Officers
of the City of Greencastle for the Year 2007, second reading
1. Motion by John Lanie to approve with changes, second by Bob Sedlack,
Mark Hammer stated he continues to feel the mayor's salary should be
more and the council should participate in an increase same as
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employees, upon vote call: Bob Sedlack, Tom Roach, Russ Evans, John
Lanie, yea, Mark Hammer nay, motion carried.
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B. Ordinance 2006 -13 — An Ordinance Amending the Text of the City of
Greencastle, Indiana Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Control Ordinance,
second reading
1. Shannon Norman reviewed this Ordinance relating to changes council
requested at last meeting.
2. Mark Hammer motion to approve as presented, Russ Evans second,
unanimous approval.
VIII. New Business
A. Ordinance 2006- 14 — An Ordinance Amending Ordinance 2005 -12, 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 2006, first reading
1. Mayor Michael read this Ordinance as presented. Bob Sedlack shared
he is pleased and happy to support.
2. Motion by Mark Hammer to amend Ordinance 2006 -14 to read January
1, 2006, second by Tom Roach, unanimous approval.
3. Discussion by council. Motion by John Lanie to approve with amended
date, second by Mark Hammer, Mark Hammer reiterated this is a one
time, non recurring event, Tom Roach uncomfortable with this but will not
vote against it, unanimous approval.
B. Ordinance 2006 -15 — An Ordinance Regarding Maintenance of Properties and
Structures, first reading •
1. Laurie Hardwick addressed this Ordinance. Motion by Bob Sedlack,
Mark Hammer second, unanimous approval.
C. Resolution 2006 -26 — A Resolution Authorizing Additional Appropriations to the
Annual Budget
1. Motion by John Lanie, second by Russ Evans, unanimous approval.
D. Resolution 2006 -27 — A Resolution Reaffirming Resolution 2006 -23 and
Declaring an Economic Revitalization Area and Recommended Tax Deduction
(Enterprise Park 1 — Phase II Subdivision — Garmong Development Co., LLC)
1. Motion by Mark Hammer, second by Russ Evans to waive reading,
unanimous approval. Bill Dory presented this request. Discussion.
Motion by Mark Hammer to adopt as presented with revision of date to
May of 2007, second by John Lanie, upon vote call: Tom Roach, Mark
Hammer, Russ Evans, John Lanie; yeas, Bob Sedlack; nay, motion
carried.
E. Resolution 2006 -28 — A Resolution Affirming Heartland Automotive LLC (2000
Expansion) Of Compliance With Statements of Benefits
F. Resolution 2006 -29 — A Resolution Affirming Heartland Automotive LLC (2003
Expansion) Of Compliance With Statements of Benefits
G. Resolution 2006 -30 — A Resolution Affirming Heartland Automotive LLC (2004
Expansion) Of Compliance With Statements of Benefits
1. Bill Dory presented these requests for Heartland Automotive with a
recommendation to approve. Discussion. •
2. Motion by Mark Hammer to add Resolution 2006 -29 and Resolution
2006 -30 to agenda, John Lanie second, unanimous approval.
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3. Motion by John Lanie to approve Resolution 2006 -28, 29 and 30 as
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presented, Mark Hammer second, discussion, call for the vote,
unanimous approval.
H.
Discussion regarding official name of "Pingleton Road ".
1. Mayor Michael shared this is for council to consider and bring
recommendations to next meeting.
IX. Department Reports
A.
Cemetery — Ernie Phillips — present
1. Nothing to add
B.
City Engineer — Glen Morrow — present
1. No written report. Tom Swenson busy with new phone system and MS4
and site inspections. Working on design for lift stations.
C.
Fire Department — Bill Newgent — present
1. Nothing to add. Extended invitation to everyone to visit museum where
Studebaker is on display.
D.
Park and Recreation — Rod Weinschenk — present
1. Youth basketball registration has begun. Meeting with coaches next
week. Thanked DPU students for assistance at Jaycee Park on "Make A
Difference" day. Bob Sedlack asked about painting Pool area, Rod
shared that project is scheduled for spring. Mark Hammer asked about
"Clearwater Property ". Rod shared that he does not feel that the building
can be salvaged. An auction will be scheduled for the spring.
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Planner — Shannon Norman — present
1. Nothing to add. Shared information about recent conference attended
with Mayor.
F.
Police Department — Tom Sutherlin — present
1. Nothing to add. Russ Evans asked if crossing guards should be wearing
orange vest. Suggested that all crossing guards wear these. Mark
Hammer asked that we ask our crossing guards not to smoke while on
duty.
G.
Street Department — Paul Wilson — present
1. Nothing to add. Prepared for light snow if and when we receive it. Leaf
pick -up on schedule.
H.
Wastewater Department — George Russell — present
1. Reported on Lear lift station repair issue last week.
I.
Water Works — Terry Dale — present
1. Nothing to add.
J.
City Attorney - Laurie Robertson Hardwick — present
1. Nothing at this time.
X. Reports
A.
Mayor's Report
1. Mayor Michael reviewed upcoming calendar events. December 14 date
set for Holiday celebration for council and department supers.
December 7 meeting with INDOT, annual review at Crawfordsville.
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Clerk- Treasurer's Report
1. Update on fund balances.
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C. Council
1. Bob Sedlack shared he will be attending community relations meeting at
DePauw tomorrow evening.
XI. Adjournment
A. Motion by Bob Sedlack, second by Russ Evans, to adjourn at 9:18 PM,
unanimous approval.
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Nancy A. ichael, Mayor
ATTEST:
eresa P. Glenn, Clerk Treasurer
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