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HomeMy Public PortalAbout5/10/2005City of Gre City ball One North Locust Street, P.O. Box 607 ® Greencastle, Indiana 46135 765 -653 -3100 Greencastle Common Council Minutes Regular Session May 10, 2005 7:00 PAL Greencastle City Hall Call to Order; Roll Call A. Mayor Michael called the meeting to order at 7:01 PM. Upon roll call all councilmen were found to be present. II. Public Petitions and Comments A. Mayor Michael asked for any public petitions or comments. There being none, the meeting continued. 1I1. Department Reports A. Cemetery — Randy Robinson 1. Not present; Mayor Michael reported for Randy that lie is gearing up for Memorial Day, asked for any and all volunteers to help put up flags on Friday. B. City Engineer— Glen Morrow 1. Updated Council on MS4 report and will have copies available when completed. 2. "Mark Our Drains" contest winner announced; Leslie Phillips won with a "Save the Fish" design that will begin appearing on materials from the City. C. Fire Department— Bill Newgent 1. Updated Council regarding the "awesome turnout" for the Open I-louse last Thursday. D. Park and Recreation — Rod Weinschenk Reported on filter system and need to replace or repair. Rod presented a proposal from Spear Corporation in the amount of $66,238.00 to replace the filter. Rod presented two options to pay for the filter system. 1) Pay for the system outright with $50,000 from Non Reverting Capital Fund with the balance to come from Park General. 2) Finance the Filter System at either one, two or three year options (see attached). Bob Sedlack asked Rod if existing roof could be repaired instead of replacing. Rod stated that he would need to further investigate, but does not believe a repair would "fix" the problem. Mark I-lammer asked if Rod has an estimate of what the new roof will cost. Rod stated the metal roof would come off completely and be ® replaced with shingles estimate is S45,000, metal $65,000. 4. Mayor Michael asked for a consensus from the Council on what message they wish to send to the park board. It was agreed by the Council to move forward on the 2 or 3 year lease program; investigating possible lower interest rates. Jim Spear from Spear Corporation present to answer any questions. E. Planner — Shannon Norman I. Nothing additional to add. F. Police Department — Toni Sutherlin 1. Nothing to add. G. Street Department — Paul Wilson I. Will begin striping Thursday evening on Washington Street. 2. Tom Roach commented on two tree situations blocking intersections and asked Paul to investigate. 3. Mark Hammer asked about trimming trees downtown; if they have been trimmed. Paul stated has not been done but will check on them. H. Wastewater Department— Mike Neese 1. Nothing Additional. Cassida drive bids opened; Notice to Proceed on South Bloomington Sewer Project. 1. Water Works — Tcrry Dale L Nothing to add. J. City Attorney - Laurie Robertson Hardwick 1. Standard month. Will begin training sessions with Department Heads during meetings with Mayor. Asked Council if they have any topics they feel should be discussed to please let her know. IV. Councilor Reports A. Bob Sedlack reported 1. Eric Wolfe asked for letter of support and has been completed. 2. Visited with Mike Neese and Paul Wilson. 3. City Council scholarship recipient has been chosen and will be announced during program at Greencastle High School. B. Mark Hammer reported 1. Zoning met C. Russ Evans L 911 advisory board tnet and will discuss budget later. Presentation to County Commissioners for a new center to be financed thru hazardous waste material fund. D. John Lanie 1. Main Street met, lots of enthusiasm going on with Main Street. Potential sale of Opera House V. Approval of Minutes A. Joint Executive Session March 11, 2005 B. Executive Session April 12, 2005 I. Regular Session April 12, 2005 Bob Sedlack motion to approve all above with correction to Exec. April 12 change as noted; to reverse 11 and 111, Toni Roach second, Mark Hammer abstention; all others yea, motion carried. • VI. General Business 2 A. Approval of City Claims 1. John Lanie motion to approve direct payables with corrections as noted, Mark Hammer second, unanimous approval. B. Mayor's Report C. Clerk - Treasurer's Report D. Special Request for Noise Waiver 1. DePauw Student Request— Drive In Movie Night a. Ian Macleod present for this request asking for a 2 hour waiver. i. Mark Hamner motion to approve, John Lanic second, unanimous approval. E. Opportunity Housing request for hand '+cap - barking- space- waiver of water tap fee 1. Motion to table by Bob Sedlack, second by Mark Hammer, unanimous approval. F. Putnam County Museum Request for Funding 1. Sally Gray, President of the Putnam County Museum and Stacy Klingler, Museum Director, representing this request. Sally Gray gave a brief history of the Putnam County Museum. Stacy Klinger reported on plans for the museum and upcoming events. Judge Gray asking City to pledge an amount toward the goals of the Museum. Council will take this under advisement. G. Ordinance No. 2005 -6 — An Ordinance Amending The Greencastle Planning And Zoning Ordinance By Amending The Zoning Map (59 Martinsville Street), First Reading ® 1. Motion by Mark Hammer to waive reading, Tom Roach second, unanimous approval. 2. Shannon Norman reported on this request. 3. Motion by Russ Evans, second by John Lanie to approve first reading, unanimous approval. H. Ordinance No. 2005 -7 — An Ordinance Amending The Greencastle Planning And Zoning Ordinance By Amending The Zoning Map (1701 Indianapolis Road), First Reading 1. Motion by Mark Hammer to waive reading, Tom Roach second, unanimous approval. 2. Shannon Norman reported on this request. Bill Dory and John Zeiner also present representing this request. 3. Motion to adopt as presented by Toni Roach, second by Mark Hammer, unanimous approval. I. Ordinance No. 2005 -8 — An Ordinance Amending Section 8 -26 Of The Greencastle City Code Regarding Schedule Of Limited Parking Zones, First Reading 1. Mayor Michael read this Ordinance in it's entirety with noted corrections. 2. Motion by Toni Roach to adopt Ordinance, Mark I lammer second, unanimous approval. J. Ordinance No. 2005-9—An Ordinance Amending Section 8 -28 Of The Greencastle City Code Regarding Loading Zones, First Reading L Mayor Michael read this Ordinance in its entirety with noted corrections. 2. Motion by John Lanie to adopt, second by Bob Sedlack, unanimous approval. i K. Ordinance No. 2005 -10 —An Ordinance Amending Section 8 -30 Of The Greencastle City Code Regarding Schedule Of On- Street Reserved Handicap Parking Spaces, First Reading L Mayor Michael read this ordinance in its entirety with noted changes 2. Motion by Mark Hammer to adopt this ordinance, second by Tom Roach unanimous approval. L. Resolution No. 2005 -7 A Resolution For Employer Participation In The Pick -Up Of Additional Employee Contributions I . Mayor Michael read this Resolution in its entirety 2. Pick Up should be clarified to mean the City will withhold additional amount and process to PERF for employee. 3. Motion by Tom Roach to adopt this resolution, second by Bob Sedlack, unanimous approval. M. Motion by Tom Roach, second by Bob Sedlack to waive the readings of Resolutions 2005 -8 through Resolution 2005 -14, unanimously approved. 1. Bill Dory Present representing these Resolutions Affirming Compliance with Statement of Benefits for the following: a. Resolution 2005 -8 A Resolution Affirming Crown Equipment Corporation (1995 Project) of Compliance with Statement of Benefits b. Resolution 2005 -9 A Resolution Affirming 1-I. A. Parts Products of Indiana Company (2001 Expansion) of Compliance with Statement of Benefits c. Resolution 2005 -10 A Resolution Affimning Heartland • Automotive LLC (1997 Expansion) of Compliance with Statement of Benefits d. Resolution 2005 -11 A Resolution Affirming Heartland Automotive LLC (2000 Expansion) of Compliance with Statement of Benefits e. Resolution 2005 -12 A Resolution Affirming Heartland Automotive LLC (2003 Expansion) of Compliance with Statement of Benefits f. Resolution 2005 -13 A Resolution Affirming Heartland Automotive LLC (2004 Expansion) of Compliance with Statement of Benefits g. Resolution 2005 -14 A Resolution Affirming Lear Operations Corporation (1998 Expansion) of Compliance with Statement of Benefits 2. Motion by Tom Roach to approve Resolutions 2005 -8 through 2005 -14, Mark Hammer second, unanimously approved on all except, 2005 -14, abstention by John Lanic, motion carried. N. Redevelopment Discussion 1. Mayor Michael and Bill Dory shared thoughts on potential tax abatement resolution allowing the City another tool to work with potential new companies considering locating in Greencastle. 2. Bob Sedlack asked for a formula that would give a guideline to tax abatement. 3. Toni Roach asked regarding Cinergy Metronet; Bill Dory stated project went out for bid today. VII. Adjournment A. Adjourned at 9:48 pm on a motion by Mark Hammer, second by Bob Sedlack, unanimously approved. Nancy A. Mi tiael, Mayor ATTEST: Teresa P. Glenn, Clerk Treasurer C