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HomeMy Public PortalAbout09 - 06/10/21 - REGULAR MINUTES cv stnIIIR City of Greencastle � '=_= �_y Lynda R. Dunbar ;- _uLafi • a City Hally"—!� / Clerk Treasurer One North Locust Street, P.O. Box 607 -0". Greencastle, Indiana 46135 • ` ' 765.653.9211 Idunbar(a cityofgreencastle.corn 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. • I 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