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Greencastle Common Council
Regular Meeting
Minutes
June 10, 2021 7:00 P.M. Greencastle City Hall &
ZOOM
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: Mark Hammer, Adam Cohen, Stacie Langdon, Veronica
Pejril, Cody Eckert, Dave Murray and Jacob Widner.
III. Public Petitions and Comments: Haywood Ware addressed the Common Council about
illegal parking in handicapped spots in private parking lots.
The following street closures that were not on the agenda
A. Street Closure Request- Miki Martin- Block Party on Briarwood Court-
Motion by Stacie Langdon to approve the street closure as presented,
second by Adam Cohen, 7-0, motion carried.
B. Street Closure Request- Joseph Harris- Indiana Street- Motion by
Adam Cohen to approve street closure as presented pending business
approval, second by Veronica Pejril, 7-0, motion carried.
IV. Special Requests
A. Street Closure Request- WTHI-TV/ Elevate Endurance/PC CVB - Tabled
B. Street Closure Request - Kinetic Change- Julie Carr
C. Noise Ordinance Waiver- Kinetic Change- Julie Carr
D. Street Closure Request- PC 4H Fair Parade-Nancy Michael
E. Street Closure Request- Street Party- Larry Dickerson
F. Street Closure Request-Greencastle Music Fest- Gail Smith
G. Noise Ordinance Waiver- Greencastle Music Fest- Gail Smith
Motion by Dave Murray to approve the street closures listed as Items B, D, and F and
Noise Ordinance Waivers listed as Items C and G, second by Jacob Widner, 7-0, motion
carried.
Motion by Dave Murray to approve Larry Dickerson's street closure (E) as presented,
second by Veronica Pejril, 7-0, motion carried.
V. Public Hearing
A. Phoenix Closures- Tax Abatement Request- Motion by Jacob Widner to close the
public hearing, second by Adam Cohen, 7-0, motion carried.
B. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021- City Investment Plan- Motion by Adam Cohen to
close the public hearing, second by Stacie Langdon, h7-0, motion carried.
C. CBDG WDW Grant- Motion by Cody Eckert to close!the public hearing, second by
Veronica Pejril, 7-0, motion carried.
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VI. Department Reports:
A. Cemetery — Jason Keeney
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
I. City Attorney - Laurie Robertson Hardwick
VII. Reports
A. Mayor's Report- The following was presented:
• OCRA small business grant award has been received. Waiting on grant
agreement signatures and release of funds.
• Community Crossing work to start on June 1 with Tennessee and Wood Streets.
B. Clerk-Treasurer's Report- July 10th will be an event at the Pool for all city
employees starting at 6:00 PM. Council members and families are invited to
attend.
C. Councilors' Report- Adam Cohen wanted to congratulate all the high school seniors on
their academic achievements. He wanted to form a committee to meet to establish
ZOOM guidelines and how to reach the community better. Stacie Langdon reported that
Charlie's had sold and Domino's Pizza is coming to town. Veronica Pejril wanted to
remind everyone that COVID 19 vaccines are still available. Jacob Widner had some
comments about the street closure process.
VIII. Approval of Minutes
A. Regular Session-May 13, 2021- Motion by Adam Cohen to approve the May 13th
minutes as presented, second by Cody Eckert, 7-0, motion carried.
B. Special Session- May 25, 2021
Motion by Adam Cohen to approve the May 25th minutes as presented,
second by Veronica Pejril, 5-0, motion carried. Cody Eckert, and Jacob
Widner abstained because they were not at the May 25th session.
IX. Approval of City Claims
A. Motion by Dave Murry to approve claims as presented, second by
Mark Hammer, 7-0, motion carried.
X. Old Business
A. Ordinance 2021-9 - An Ordinance Establishing the American Rescue Plan Act of
2021 Local Fiscal Recovery Fund for the City of Greencastle (Second Reading) —
Motion by Adam Cohen to accept the addendum to Ordinance 2021-9 as presented,
second by Veronica Pejril, 7-0, motion carried. Motion by Mark Hammer to approve
Ordinance 2021-9 as presented with addendum on second reading, second by Stacie
Langdon, 7-0, motion carried.
Xl. New Business
A. Resolution 2021-6- A Resolution Reaffirming Resolution 2021-5 and Declaring
an Economic Revitalization Area and Recommended Tax Deduction (Phoenix
Closures, INC-New Equipment)
Motion by Adam Cohen to approve Resolution 2021-6 as presented,
second by Jacob Widner, 7-0, motion carried.
B. City Council Approval of Annual TIF Request - Motion by Dave Murray to
approve the annual TIF request as presented in the letter, second by
Veronica Pejril, 7-0, motion carried.
C. Ordinance 2021-10- An Ordinance Amending the Text of the City of Greencastle
Indiana Zoning Ordinance- (First Reading)
Motion by Dave Murray to approve Ordinance 2021-10 as presented on first reading,
second by Cody Eckert, 7-0, motion carried.
D. Ordinance 2021-11 - An Ordinance Amending Salary Ordinance 2020-7, An
Ordinance Establishing the Size of the Departments of City Government of the
City of Greencastle, Indiana, Fixing Salaries for the Employees of Such
Department and Fixing the Salaries of Certain Other Appointed Officials for the
Year 2021(First Reading) -Motion by Veronica Pejril to approve Ordinance 2021-11
as presented on first reading, second by Jacob Widner, 7-0, motion carried.
E. Resolution 2021-7- A Resolution Declaring an Economic Revitalization Area in
Greencastle, Putnam County, Indiana for Chiyoda USA Corporation- Motion by
Jacob Widner to approve Resolution 2021-7 as presented, second by Adam Cohen, 7-
0, motion carried.
F. Resolution 2021-8 A Resolution Authorizing Application Submission and Local
Match Commitment- Motion by Mark Hammer to approve Resolution 2021-8 as
presented, second by Veronica Pejril, 7-0, motion carried.
XII. Adjournment
Motion by Jacob Widner to dismiss at 9:25 PM, second by Mark Hammer,
7-0, Motion carried.
Willi m A. Dory, Mayor
ATTEST:
zLyfida R. Dunbar, Clerk Treasurer