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Greencastle, Indiana 46135
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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.
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