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Greencastle Common Council Minutes
Regular Session
October 11, 2005 7:OOP.M. Greencastle City Hall
I. Call to Order; Roll Call
A. All present except John Lame.
II. Public Petitions and Comments
A. None heard.
III. Special Requests
A. DePauw University Student Street Closure Request — Old Gold Parade October 29,
2005 beginning at 12:30 PM.
1. Rachel Clapper present for this request. After discussion on a motion by Bob
Sedlack and second by Russ Evans this motion passed unanimously.
IV. Department Reports
A, Cemetery — Emie Phillips
1. Reported that Mark Santiago will be retiring from the Cemetery next month.
B. City Engineer — Glen Morrow
1. Russ Evans asked Glen regarding "Doggie Park Container" park.
C. Fire Department — Bill Newgent
1. Fire Prevention Month, lots of things going on. Working with DePauw on
false alarms due to smoke detectors related to cooking in housing.
D. Park and Recreation — Rod Weinschenk
1. Congratulations to City of Greencastle for receiving verbal confirmation of
award from Land and Water Conservation Grant.
2. Some vandalism going on inside Robe Ann Park.
E. Planner— Shannon Norman
1. Nothing additional to add.
F. Police Department— Tom Sutherlin (absent)
G. Street Department — Paul Wilson
1. Snowplows are complete and look great. Leaf vacs are ready to go the last
Monday of October. Reviewing applications for seasonal help.
H. Wastewater Department — Mike Neese
1. Nothing to add at this time.
I. Water Works — Terry Dale
1. Due to temporary power outage, Terry Dale left to check on the plant.
J. City Attorney - Laurie Robertson Hardwick
1. Will be making offers for People Pathways properties. Working with INDOT
to complete this process.
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® V. Approval of Minutes
A. Regular Session September 13, 2005
1. Adjourned at 9:45 PM with this change Bob Sedlack motion to approve, Mark
Hammer second, unanimous approval.
VI. Approval of City Claims
A. Mark Hammer motion to approve claims as presented, Russ Evans second, unanimous
approval.
VII. Old Business
A. Ordinance 2005 -14 — An Ordinance Amending Section 4 -72 Of The Greencastle City
Code Regarding The Greencastle Fire Department Service Charge Account, Second
Reading
1. Motion by Tom Roach, second by Mark Hammer, unanimous approval.
VIII. New Business
A. Ordinance 2005 -15 — An Ordinance Amending the Text of the City of Greencastle,
Indiana Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Control Ordinance, First Reading
1. Mayor Michael read portions of this ordinance that are being presented for
change.
2. Shannon Norman reported that this went before the Planning Commission and
® is being presented with a favorable recommendation.
3. Bob Sedlack asked Laurie Hardwick to comment on the changes regarding
"Signs of Expression: Political Signs, birthday and birth announcements ".
Discussion.
4. Motion by Tom Roach, second by Mark Hammer, unanimous approval.
B. Ordinance 2005 -16 — An Ordinance Amending Section 8 -22, Schedule of No Parking
Zones, First Reading
1. Mayor Michael read this ordinance amendment as presented. Discussion.
2. Motion by Mark Hammer to approve, second by Russ Evans, unanimous
approval.
C. Resolution No. 2005 -30 — A Resolution Setting Reimbursement Rates For Mileage
1. Motion by Mark Hammer to adopt this resolution, second by Bob Sedlack,
unanimous approval.
D. Resolution No. 2005 -31 — A Resolution Declaring An Economic Revitalization Area
(Lear Operations Corporation; d.b.a.: Lear — Greencastle)
1. Motion by Tom Roach to waive reading of Resolution 2005 -31 and 2005 -32,
second by Russ Evans, unanimous approval.
a. Bill Dory present for this request. Asking Council to adopt resolution
2005 -31, motion by Russ Evans, second by Tom Roach, discussion,
and unanimous approval.
E. Resolution No. 2005 -32 - A Resolution Declaring An Economic Revitalization Area
(Nova Solutions, Inc.)
® 1. Bill Dory present for this request.
a. Motion by Tom Roach, second by Mark Hammer, unanimous approval.
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e IX. Reports
A. Mayor's Report
1. Mayor Michael reported will be attending meeting with Jeff Pittman in
Evansville regarding Ivy Tech on Friday.
2. Newcomer's reception this Saturday at Mill Pond sponsored by Chamber of
Commerce.
3. PCCF reception at Library.
4. Red Cross Annual Dinner next week.
5. Reported that beginning October 24 CSX will shut down 231 north to repair
Railroad tracks. Anticipate being shut down for one week. Traffic will be
rerouted during this time. Discussion. Council asked Mayor Michael to
continue to work with Street Commissioner, Fire Chief to stay on top of this
issue and keep council updated.
B. Clerk- Treasurer's Report
I. Teresa Glenn reported that DLGF has scheduled a public hearing to review
budget, tax rates and levies for the year 2005 payable 2006 at the Putnam
County Courthouse on October 17, 2005 at 1:00 PM. Also, Glenn reported the
Local Government Tax Control Board notified City of Greencastle they will
consider the Excessive Levy Appeal on October 27, 2005 at 3:00 PM in
Conference Center Room 4 of the Indiana Government Center South,
Indianapolis, Indiana.
2. Working with Department Heads on current budget end of year transfers.
® 3. Surplus Auction date set for October 29 beginning at 10:00 AM at the
Greencastle City Garage. Porter Auctions will be advertising and conducting
auction.
C. Councilors
1. Russ Evans reported on recent activities he has attended. Appointed to Putnam
County Visitors and Convention Bureau Board. One Lap America will be
visiting again.
2. Bob Sedlack reported on a book he has recently read "The Great American Job
Scam ". Reportedly tax abatements and other incentives given to companies to
locate in communities are not necessary. Most companies locate based on
other criteria. Suggested that council consider this seriously and discuss all
options.
X. Adjournment
A. Motion by Mark Hammer, second by Russ Evans to adjourn meeting at 9:00 PM,
Nancy A. `chael, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Teresa P. Glenn, Clerk Treasurer
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