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One north Locust Street, P.O. Box 607
Greencastle, Indiana 46135
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Greencastle Common Council Minutes
Regular Session
June 14, 2005
7:00 P.M.
Greencastle City Hall
1. Call to Order; Roll Call
A. Mayor Michael called the meeting to order at 7:01 PM with all rising and reciting
the Pledge of Allegiance
B. Robert Sedlack absent; Toni Roach, Mark Hammer, Russ Evans, John Lame all
present.
II. Public Hearing
A. Mayor Michael opened the Public Hearing on the following;
1. Resolution 2005 -15 - A Resolution Authorizing Additional
Appropriations To The Annual Budget
2. Resolution 2005 -16- A Resolution Authorizing Additional Appropriations
To The Annual Budget
B. With no comments the public hearing was closed.
® I11. Public Petitions and Comments
A. Chiyoda USA Corporation representatives present. Bill Dory introduced Chiyoda
Representatives: Laura Edmonds, Joe Etcheson, John Wallace, and Yuko Barnes
all helping with transition for Chiyoda in purchasing Happico.
IV. Department Reports
A. Cemetery — Randy Robinson
B. City Engineer —Glen Morrow
L Rose Hulman project summary design on display in Engineer Dept.
2. Ivy Tech has invited 12 firms to submit site plans.
3. Putnam County Youth 30 minute movie on recycling
4. RFQ on Franklin Street Phase III with sidewalk on North Side
C. Fire Department — Bill Newgent (absent)
1. Mayor Michael updated council on meeting with Township Trustee and
Advisory Board on June 10, 2005. (attached)
D. Park and Recreation— Rod Weinschenk
1. Hot days at the Pool, new filter system up and running.
E. Planner — Shannon Norman
1. Additions to report, very busy time for building dept. lots of remodel and
additions. Dave Varvel has begun having office hours on Wednesday to
review plans and administrative work.
® 2. Update on Maintenance complaints; lots of concerns coming in and being
addressed as timely as possible.
F. Police Department— Tom Sutherlin
® 1. Next training June 22 at 3:00 PM if any council members interested in
being there contact Chief Sutherlin.
2. Councilman Toni Roach asked Chief Sutherlin regarding "pursuit policy ".
Chief Sutherlin stated policy.
G. Street Department — Paul Wilson
1. Commented on receiving help from Putnam County Jail and Steve
Fenwick going well.
H. Wastewater Department— Mike Neese
1. New Vactor working well.
1. Water Works — Terry Dale
1. Reelsville is pumping water now. Plant took a hit from lightening last
week and most equipment has been repaired, however, some of the
equipment is now obsolete.
J. City Attorney - Laurie Robertson Hardwick
1. Trustee's from the jail issue. Contract has been signed and agreed upon
with County Commissioner regarding insurance liability.
2. Spending large amount of time on parking tickets letters. Courthouse
employees are no longer the large number receiving tickets,
V. Councilor Reports
A. Bob Sedlack
B. Tom Roach
® C. Mark Hammer
1. Attended Our Home Town Meeting, went well.
D. Russ Evans
E. John Lanie
VI. Approval of Minutes
A. Regular Session May 10, 2005
1. Tom Roach motion to approve minutes as presented, Mark Hammer
second, unanimous approval.
VII. General Business
A. Approval of City Claims
1. After reviewing claims, John Lanie motion to approve claims as presented,
Mark Hammer second, unanimous approval.
B. Special Requests
1. Stonebraker's Request for Street Closure — June 21 2005 June 22, 2005
a. Shannon Norman reported this will be treated as two separate
projects; 1) House relocation and 2) Permanent placement with site
review. The request to move moved through site review with a
favorable recommendation. Copy of liability insurance has been
received. Move will begin on June 22 at 7:00 AM hoping to have
house moved in less than 8 hours.
® b. Asking council to approve this request. Motion by Toni Roach to
approve this request for street closure, Russ Evans second,
unanimous approval.
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M a y o r ' s R e p o r t
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b u s i n e s s o w n e r A r t E v a n s w a s h o n o r e d a s M a s t e r E n t r e p r e n e u r .
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U n i o n f o r d o n a t i n g b i l l b o a r d e a s t o f t o w n . L o t s o f d o n a t i o n s c o m i n g i n
a n d g e t t i n g g e a r e d u p f o r t h i s e x c i t i n g e v e n t .
5 . C r o w e C h i z e k h a s b e e n a u t h o r i z e d t o b e g i n a w a t e r r a t e s t u d y .
6 . M e t w i t h I N D O T y e s t e r d a y r e g a r d i n g s e v e r a l u p c o m i n g p r o j e c t s .
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O r d i n a n c e N o . 2 0 0 5 - 6 A n O r d i n a n c e A m e n d i n g T h e G r e e n c a s t l e P l a n n i n g
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S e c o n d R e a d i n g
1 . M a r k H a m m e r m o t i o n t o a p p r o v e o n s e c o n d r e a d i n g , R u s s E v a n s s e c o n d ,
u n a n i m o u s a p p r o v a l .
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O r d i n a n c e N o . 2 0 0 5 - 7 A n O r d i n a n c e A m e n d i n g T h e G r e e n c a s t l e P l a n n i n g
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S e c o n d R e a d i n g
1 . M a r k H a m m e r m o t i o n t o a p p r o v e o n s e c o n d r e a d i n g , T o m R o a c h s e c o n d ,
u n a n i m o u s a p p r o v a l .
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O r d i n a n c e N o . 2 0 0 5 - 8 A n O r d i n a n c e A m e n d i n g S e c t i o n 8 - 2 6 O f T h e
G r e e n c a s t l e C i t y C o d e R e g a r d i n g S c h e d u l e O f L i m i t e d P a r k i n g Z o n e s , S e c o n d
R e a d i n g
1 . T o m R o a c h m o t i o n t o a p p r o v e o n s e c o n d r e a d i n g , M a r k H a m m e r s e c o n d ,
u n a n i m o u s a p p r o v a l .
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O r d i n a n c e N o . 2 0 0 5 - 9 A n O r d i n a n c e A m e n d i n g S e c t i o n 8 - 2 8 O f T h e
G r e e n c a s t l e C i t y C o d e R e g a r d i n g L o a d i n g Z o n e s , S e c o n d R e a d i n g
1 . J o h n L a n i e m o t i o n t o a p p r o v e o n s e c o n d r e a d i n g , R u s s E v a n s s e c o n d ,
u n a n i m o u s a p p r o v a l .
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O r d i n a n c e N o . 2 0 0 5 - 1 0 A n O r d i n a n c e A m e n d i n g S e c t i o n 8 - 3 0 O f T h e
G r e e n c a s t l e C i t y C o d e R e g a r d i n g S c h e d u l e O f O n - S t r e e t R e s e r v e d H a n d i c a p
P a r k i n g S p a c e s , S e c o n d R e a d i n g
1 . R u s s E v a n s m o t i o n t o a p p r o v e o n s e c o n d r e a d i n g , J o h n L a n i e s e c o n d ,
u n a n i m o u s a p p r o v a l .
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R e s o l u t i o n N o . 2 0 0 5 - 1 5 A R e s o l u t i o n A u t h o r i z i n g A d d i t i o n a l A p p r o p r i a t i o n s
T o T h e A n n u a l B u d g e t
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R e s o l u t i o n N o . 2 0 0 5 - 1 6 - A R e s o l u t i o n A u t h o r i z i n g A d d i t i o n a l A p p r o p r i a t i o n s
T o T h e A n n u a l B u d g e t
1 . T o m R o a c h m o t i o n t o a p p r o v e , M a r k H a m m e r s e c o n d , u n a n i m o u s
a p p r o v a l .
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® M. Resolution No. 2005 -18 - Resolution Affirming Wal -Mart East, Inc. (1994
Expansion) of Compliance with Statement of Benefits.
1. Russ Evans abstain, Tom Roach motion, John Lanie second, motion
carried.
N. Resolution No. 2005 -19 — A Resolution Authorizing Funding The
Greencastle /Putnam County Development Center From Industrial Development
Funds.
1. Nancy Michael reported on this request along with Bill Dory.
2. Motion by Tom Roach to approve, second by Russ Evans, unanimous
approval.
VIII. Adjournment
A. Motion to adjourn at 9:00 pm by Mark Hammer, second by John Lanie
unanimous approval.
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Nancy A. chael, Mayor
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eresa P. Glenn, Clerk Treasurer
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