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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2/10/2004C ity of Greencastle City Ball One North Locust Street, P.O. Box 607 Greencastle, Indiana 46135 765- 653 -3100 Greencastle Common Council Regular Session Minutes Tuesday, February 10, 2004 7:00 PM City Hall I. Call to Order; Roll Call A. Mayor Michael called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. On the roll call all councilmen were found to be present: Council President Tom Roach, Councilor Mark Hammer, Councilor Bob Sedlack, Councilor John Lanie and Councilor Russ Evans. It was noted that Laurie Robertson was present. II. Public Petitions and Comments A. Larry Wilson representative of Washington Street/Indianapolis Road Association. He requested council amend Use Variance Zoning Ordinance (Attachment A). Discussion from audience and council. B. Leslie Hansen as a downtown business owner inquired regarding parking decision on vacant lot where Old City Hall stood. Mayor Michael shared that a decision had not been made yet. Leslie asked for open discussion for input. Councilor Hammer suggested a decision should be made soon. Discussion followed. C. Councilor Evans commented on cable rate increase, rate seems high. Some discussion followed. III. Department Reports A. Cemetery — Randy Robinson 1. Report attached B. City Engineer — Glen Morrow 1. Report attached C. Fire Department — Bill Newgent 1. Nancy thanked Bill and the firemen for their work on the wall upstairs. D. Park & Recreation — Rod Weinschenk 1. Councilor Evans asked Rod about tree trimming at Sports Park. 2. Rod shared that on March 2 at 6:30 PM at Tzouanakis School a "Celebrate the 4` meeting will be held and is open to all. Independence Day planning will begin. Hopeful to make this more of a community event. E. Planner — Lisa VonTress 1. Lisa shared that Dave Varvel is busy going around with State Building Inspector. ® F. Police Department — Tom Sutherlin 1. Tom shared abandoned car tag per ordinance (Attachment B). Councilor Sedlack commended the police force for their civic involvement in Martin Luther King Day celebration. G. Street Department —Torn Miles 1. Nancy thanked Tom and his crew for efforts keeping up with "chuck holes" on Indianapolis Road. Councilor Sedlack asked to meet with Tom regarding street signs. Councilor Evans asked regarding chain link fence down on Veteran's Highway if that was our responsibility. It was determined street department would repair as soon as possible. H. Wastewater Department — Mike Neese 1. IDEM permit due. New requirements will necessitate ordinance change. Mike will meet with Laurie and bring forth draft after approval from IDEM. I. Water Works — Terry Dale 1. Nancy shared 23 proposals received back regarding Edgelea Project, A Committee of 10 will be reviewing. County is leading this project. J. Attorney — Laurie Robertson 1. Laurie shared that she is training with staff focusing on contracts. IV. Approval of Minutes A. Regular Session — January 13, 2004 1. Councilor Sedlack moved Councilor Roach seconded to approve minutes with names to be included on motions, seconds and count on votes, with this correction noted, motion approved unanimously. V. General Business A. Approval of City Claims 1. Councilor Evans moved, Councilor Hammer seconded, unanimous approval. B. Ordinance No. 2004 -2, An Ordinance Accepting Certain Streets into the City of Greencastle Street System, Second Reading. 1. Councilor Lanie moved to accept with letter of acknowledgement from builder, Councilor Hammer seconded, unanimous approval. C. Ordinance No. 2004 -3 An Ordinance Amending the City of Greencastle Code by Amending Section 2 -197 Purchasing Procedure, First Reading Mayor Michael asked for a motion to waive full reading of this ordinance, Councilor Roach so moved, Councilor Evans seconded, with unanimous approval, Mayor Michael read the ordinance by Title only. D. Ordinance No. 2004 -4, An Ordinance Amending the Greencastle Planning and Zoning Ordinance by Amending the Zoning Map (306,308,310,314,315 Hanna Street), First Reading e 1. After hearing from DePauw Representatives, opinions of concerned citizens and with much discussion, Councilor Sedlack moved to deny Ordinance No. 2004 -4 due to best use of property and effect on adjacent property values, Councilor Roach seconded. Councilor Hammer asked to have this tabled or pass with further stipulations, recognizing our own ordinance will be changed. He urged not to "slam" the door on this and try to come up with something that will work for everyone concerned. Attorney Robertson Hardwick stated that per statute this council has only two options regarding this issue: Accept or Deny, no amendment allowed. Councilor Sedlack called for the question. Upon vote, 1 Nea by Councilor Mark Hammer, 4 Yea, Councilors Bob Sedlack, Tom Roach, John Lanie and Russ Evans, the motion to deny was passed. E. Resolution No. 2004 -2, A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 2003 -42, A Resolution Selling Surplus Property To The Town of Russellville. 1. Chief Sutherlin asked for approval to sell the Town of Russellville for $1.00 the vehicle described in this resolution. Councilor Hammer moved, Councilor Lanie seconded, unanimous approval. F. Resolution No. 2004 -3, A Resolution Re- appropriating Cumulative Fire Special Funds 1. Councilor Roach moved to accept this resolution, Councilor Evans seconded, unanimous approval. e VI. Adjournment A. Meeting adjourned at 10:00 PM on a motion by Councilor Sedlack, second by Councilor Evans with unanimous approval. F"' r C�:� '��) Nancy A. Mi hael, Mayor l �TTEST: G Teresa P. Glenn, Clerk - Treasurer