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HomeMy Public PortalAbout12/13/2005Citv of Greencastle City ball ne North Locust Street, P.O. Box 607 Greencastle, Indiana 46135 765 -653 -3100 Greencastle Common Council Minutes Regular Session December 13, 2005 7:OOP.M. Greencastle City Hall I. Call to Order; Roll Call A. Mayor Michael called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Upon roll call all councilors were present except Mark Hammer. Public Hearing A. Ordinance 2005 -18 — An Ordinance Fixing the Salaries of the Elected Officers of the City of Greencastle for the Year 2006 1. Mayor Michael opened the public hearing at 7:02 PM and read the ordinance in its entirety. a. No comments; closed public hearing at 7:04 PM III. Public Petitions and Comments A. Amy Robinson present as secretary to the Friends of the Park. Mrs. Robinson ® asked to speak regarding green space next to City Hall. Requesting that this space be dedicated in memory of Mary Rogers Field. Bruce Stinebrickner asked regarding time frame and desire to get started on this project as soon as possible. The request is that the City dedicate this property to the Parks Department. 1. Motion by Russ Evans, second by John Lanie to move forward with Friends of the Park as requested. Unanimous approval. IV. Special Requests V. Approval of Minutes A. Regular Session November 8, 2005 1. Motion by Robert Sedlack as presented, second by John Lanie, unanimous approval. VI. Approval of City Claims A. John Lanie motion to approve claims as presented, second by Russ Evans, unanimous approval. VII. Old Business A. Ordinance 2005 -17- An Ordinance Amending the Text of the City of Greencastle, Indiana Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Control Ordinance, Second Reading 1. Motion by Tom Roach, second by Bob Sedlack unanimous approval. Page 1 of 4 VIII. New Business A. Ordinance 2005 -18 — An Ordinance Fixing the Salaries of the Elected Officer of the City of Greencastle for the Year 2006, First Reading 1. Motion by Tom Roach to waive reading, Russ Evans second, unanimous approval. 2. Motion by Tom Roach to adopt ordinance as written, second by Russ Evans, unanimous approval. B. Resolution No. 2005 -36 — A Resolution Authorizing Transfer of Appropriation In The 2005 Budget For The City of Greencastle 1. Motion by John Lanie, second Tom Roach, unanimous approval. C. Resolution No. 2005 -37 — A Resolution Amending Resolution 2005 -34, A Resolution Authorizing Reductions In The Appropriation In The 2005 City of Greencastle Budget. 1. Motion to approve by Russ Evans, second by Bob Sedlack, unanimous approval. D. Resolution No. 2005 -38 — a Resolution Authorizing Transfer of Dormant fund balances to the General Fund of the City of Greencastle. 1. Motion by Tom Roach to adopt, second by Bob Sedlack, unanimous approval. E. 2006 Holiday Schedule Approval. 1. Motion by Tom Roach to change Friday, April 14 to Spring Holiday, December 24 and December 25 to Winter Holidays, second by Bob Sedlack, unanimous approval. IX. Department Reports A. Cemetery — Ernie Phillips 1. New board member John Robertson and new hire to replace Marc Santiago with Randy Robinson. B. City Engineer — Glen Morrow 1. MS4 project is going well with high school interns from North Putnam High School. 2. Bob Sedlack asked for update on Rokicki Site project. Glen shared that Ivy Tech is doing soil boring now. 3. Sidewalk project questions asked by Councilors Bob Sedlack and Russ Evans. Bob Sedlack stated hoping to see Walnut Street on list and Russ Evans suggested Illinois and Apple also. C. Fire Department —Bill Newgent 1. Busy month, but nothing to add. D. Park and Recreation — Rod Weinschenk 1. Rod Weinschenk shared have received new parks department vehicle and thanked Council for approving this purchase. E. Planner— Shannon Norman 1. Attended Planning Conference recently held in Nashville, Indiana. F. Police Department — Tom Sutherlin 1. Nothing to add. Page 2 of 4 G. Street Department — Paul Wilson 1. Mayor Michael asked regarding guard rail for Albin Pond Dam. Paul Wilson stated Jerry Lewis Construction is working with JD Crew to install guardrail as soon as Jerry Lewis Construction work is finished. 2. Bob Sedlack thanked Paul Wilson for message on answering machine during leaf pick up. Bob Sedlack asked regarding age of leaf vacuums. Paul stated oldest is 16 years old and the new one he believes is 12 years old and is looking at $7,000 to repair it. Bob Sedlack asked if there is anyway to find money to purchase a new leaf vacuum. Mayor Michael shared that there are grants available for leaf vacuums. Mayor Michael suggested we look at Cumulative Capital Development Fund to purchase this equipment. 3. Councilor Tom Roach asked the question is it time for the City to get out of the leaf business. H. Wastewater Department — Mike Neese 1. Mike Neese on vacation. I. Water Works — Terry Dale 1. Nothing to add. 2. Bob Sedlack asked Terry Dale about water pressure in the City. Terry Dale stated if pressure is too high it can be regulated with a valve added to residence. City Attorney - Laurie Robertson Hardwick 1. Nothing tonight. X. Reports A. Mayor's Report 1. Don't forget next week meeting on the 20" with INDOT. Board of Works meeting has been moved to 2:30 PM B. Clerk - Treasurer's Report 1. Presented reports C. Councilors 1. Bob Sedlack a. Asked by resident to restrict parking on North side of seminary. DU house has many more cars than parking for. b. Updated Chamber of Commerce on City's affairs. c. Attended Hometown Greencastle Alliance meeting this morning at 7:30 AM Consensus to look into promoting Greencastle. This group will be approaching the City and CACFID for funding this project. 2. Russ Evans a. Attended Friends of the Park meeting, looking for new members. Pleased to see that the Foundation as awarded Main Street a grant for new trash cans etc. for downtown area. Page 3 of 4 ® XI. Adjournment A. Motion to adjourn by Russ Evans, second by Tom Roach at 8:27 PM. " C ancy A. MI hael, Mayor ATTEST: 1'eresa P. Glenn, Clerk Treasurer E E Page 4 of 4