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Home My Public Portal AboutJuly 12 2011 Regular MeetingCity of Greencastle City Hall One North Locust Street, P.O. Box 607 Greencastle, Indiana 46135 765.653.9211 tolenn@cityoforeencastle.com Greencastle Common Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 12, 2011 7:00 P.M. Greencastle City Hall I. Call to Order; Roll Call A. Mayor Murray called the regular session of the Common Council to order at 7:00 PM; upon roll call the following were present: Adam Cohen, Jinsie Bingham, Mark Hammer, Terry J. Smith, and Phyllis Rokicki. II. Public Petitions and Comments A. None heard. Teresa P. Glenn Clerk Treasurer III. Special Requests A. Street Closures 1. Putnam County Fair Parade Committee — July 22, 2011 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM a. Nancy Michael present for this request. Asking to close streets at 5:00 PM for Fitness Fun Run and continue being closed until Parade is over at approximately 8:00 PM. Motion by Mark Hammer to approve this request, second by Terry J. Smith, 5 -0, motion carried. 2. Greencastle High School — September 23, 2011 from 5:45 PM to ? — Terri Collins a. Mayor Murray reported on this request. This request is for a rolling parade which does not stop traffic or close any streets. Motion by Adam Cohen to approve this request, second by Phyllis Rokicki, 5 -0, motion carried. 3. Buzzard Run — September 25 from 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM — Indiana Street (East side of Square) and Franklin Street (North side of square) closed. a. Mayor Murray reported on this request. Motion by Terry J. Smith to table this request until August meeting, second by Jinsie Bingham, 5 -0, motion carried. IV. Department Reports A. Cemetery — Ernie Phillips B. Engineer — C. Fire Department — Bill Newgent D. Park and Recreation — Rod Weinschenk E. Planner — Shannon Norman F. Police Department — Tom Sutherlin 1. Adam Cohen asked Chief Sutherlin to speak about the Boot Camp recently hosted for local youth. G. Department of Public Works — Brad Phillips H. Water &Wastewater Department — Richard Hedge I. City Attorney - Laurie Robertson Hardwick V. Approval of Minutes A. Regular Session June 14, 2011 1. Motion by Mark Hammer to approve as presented, second by Phyllis Rokicki, 5 -0, motion carried. VI. Old Business A. None heard. VII. New Business A. Resolution 2011 -12, A Resolution Of Concurrence With An Application To Reclassify Certain Roads Within the City of Greencastle 1. Mayor Murray read this resolution in its entirety. Mayor Murray reported that this resolution resulted in the need to acquire a DES number which requires a reclassification of streets. Motion by Terry J. Smith to approve as presented, second by Adam Cohen, 5 -0, motion carried. B. Resolution 2011 -13 , A Resolution Declaring An Economic Revitalization Area (370 Manhattan Road) 1. Mayor Murray read this resolution and Bill Dory answered questions regarding this item. This resolution is necessary due to changes in legislation effective July 1, 2011. Basically this is an eligibility Resolution allowing for further abatement incentive for older buildings. Motion by Jinsie Bingham to approve as corrected, second by Mark Hammer, 5 -0, motion carried. C. Resolution 2011 -14, A Resolution In Support Of Applications To The Indiana Economic Development Corporation For Industrial Recovery Tax Credits For The Renovation And Reuse Of The Industrial Facility Located At 370 Manhattan Road. 1. Mayor Murray read this resolution and again Bill Dory explained the necessity of this Resolution. Motion by Adam Cohen to approve this Resolution, second by Terry J. Smith, 5 -0, motion carried. D. Resolution 2011 -15 through 2011 -27, Annual Resolutions for Compliance With Statements Of Benefits for Chiyoda USA Corp, Crown Equipment Corp., Garmong Development Company, LLC, Heartland Automotive LLC and Lear Operations aka International Automotive Components Corp., respectively. 1. Bill Dory explained these are the annual Compliance with statements of Benefits with reports attached. Dory reviewed these reports. He prefaced his report with comments regarding Chiyoda and the effect of the earthquake in Japan. Dory recommended approving these Resolutions. 2. Resolution 2011 -15, Motion to approve by Adam Cohen, second by Jinsie Bingham to approve as presented, 5 -0, motion carried. 3. Resolution 2011 -16, Motion to approve Mark Hammer, 5 -0, motion carried. 4. Resolution 2011 -17, Motion to approve Phyllis Rokicki, 5 -0, motion carried. 5. Resolution 2011 -18, Motion to approve Terry J. Smith, 5 -0, motion carried. 6. Resolution 2011 -19, Motion to approve Mark Hammer, 5 -0, motion carried. 7. Resolution 2011 -20, Motion to approve Phyllis Rokicki, 5 -0, motion carried. 8. Resolution 2011 -21, Motion to approve Terry J. Smith, 5 -0, motion carried. 9. Resolution 2011 -22, Motion to approve Mark Hammer, 5 -0, motion carried. 10. Resolution 2011 -23, Motion to approve Phyllis Rokicki, 5 -0, motion carried. 11. Resolution 2011 -24, Motion to approve Terry J. Smith, 5 -0, motion carried. 12. Resolution 2011 -25, Motion to approve Jinsie Bingham, 5 -0, motion carried. 13. Resolution 2011 -26, Motion to approve Phyllis Rokicki, 5 -0, motion carried. 14. Resolution 2011 -27, Motion to approve by Terry J. Smith, second by Mark Hammer, 5 -0, motion carried. by Jinsie Bingham, second by by Terry J. Smith, second by by Adam Cohen, second by by Terry J. Smith, second by by Mark Hammer, second by by Jinsie Bingham, second by by Terry J. Smith, second by by Mark Hammer, second by by Adam Cohen, second by by Adam Cohen, second by by Mark Hammer, second by VIII. Approval of City Claims A. After review of all claims presented, Mark Hammer moved to approve as presented, second by Jinsie Bingham, 5 -0, motion carried. IX. Reports A. Mayor's Report 1. Thanked Councilor Cohen and Mr. Bernsee for the promotion and work for the Celebrate 4 event. Great time. 2. Updated council on Stellar Grant progress. An addition to website to see how this grant is moving forward. B. Clerk- Treasurer's Report 1. Teresa Glenn passed out the 2012 Budget Calendar and draft of proposed budgets for 2012. Due to meeting with DLGF on Thursday, July 14, 2011 it is necessary for the Council to have budget information now. C. Councilors 1. Mark Hammer asked for update on Percy Julian Drive, Mayor Murray reported hoping to be completed by the time school begins. Also, Hammer asked how the 4 -Way stop on Veteran's Highway has been working. Consensus is that it is working well. 2. Terry J. Smith wanted to let his ward know that he will be out of town and if any problems, please leave a message and he will call once he returns. 3. Adam Cohen commented that one of his students wrote a blog about how enamored he was with our 4 of July Celebration held at Robe Ann Park. 4. Jinsie Bingham extended a happy retirement to Kim Suitors. 5. Phyllis Rokicki reminded everyone to watch their pets during this extreme heat and enjoy the upcoming fair. X. Adjournment A. Motion to adjourn by Jinsie Bingham at 8:22 PM, second by Adam Cohen, 5 -0, motion carried. ATTEST: Teresa P. Glenn, Clerk Treasurer Susan V. Murray, Mayor