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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.
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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.
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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.
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® XI. Adjournment
A. Motion to adjourn by Russ Evans, second by Tom Roach at 8:27 PM.
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ancy A. MI hael, Mayor
ATTEST:
1'eresa P. Glenn, Clerk Treasurer
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