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Greencastle, Indiana 46135
Greencastle Common Council
Regular Session
Minutes
Tuesday, March 9, 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 - Hardwick was present.
II. Public Petitions and Comments
A. There were no public petitions or comments.
® III. Department Reports
A. Cemetery — Randy Robinson
1. Report attached
2. A bid for a dumpster was accepted
B. City Engineer — Glen Morrow
1. Report attached
C. Fire Department —Bill Newgent
1. Report attached
D. Park & Recreation — Rod Weinschenk
1. Report attached
2. Rod Weinschenk shared that on March 30, 2004 at 7:00 P.M. at
Tzouanakis School a "Celebrate the 4` meeting will be held and is
open to all. This will be the second meeting.
E. Planner — Lisa VonTress
1. Lisa VonTress shared that she has been working on a list of
properties and abandoned vehicle issues. Lisa VonTress reminded
everyone about the breakfast meeting on March 18, 2004 at 7:00
A. M.
F. Police Department — Tom Sutherlin
1. Report attached.
2. Councilor Bob Sedlack asked Chief Sutherlin for information on
taser guns. Chief Sutherlin said that he would be glad to include
taser information in his next report to the Council.
3. Councilor Evans shared citizen concerns about people speeding
on Martinsville Street.
G. Street Department
1. Mayor Michael noted that there was no report and that Paul
Wilson would be the new Street Commissioner.
2. Mayor Michael also noted that "potholes" were being filled as
efficiently as possible.
3. Mayor Michael also responded to Councilor concerns about
repainting the lane lines on Indianapolis Road. Mayor Michael
stated that this would be completed by the contractor at no
additional cost to the city as soon as weather permitted.
H. Wastewater Department — Mike Neese
1. Report attached
2. Mike Neese noted that IDEM recently came out to the plant for
an inspection. Mike Neese praised his staff for their performance
® during this inspection. Mike Neese stated that he was especially
proud, because he was not present during the inspection, as it was
his day off.
I. Water Works — Terry Dale
1. Report attached.
2. Terry Dale stated that his staff was doing well and that the well
field project was moving along.
J. Attorney— Laurie Robertson Hardwick
1. Laurie Robertson Hardwick reported that she would soon be
responding to the lawsuit filed against the City of Greencastle by
Larry Wilson.
K. Clerk- Treasurer — Teresa Glenn
1. Teresa Glenn stated that the Annual Report is still being
prepared and that the delay has been brought to the attention of the
State Board of Accounts.
2. Teresa Glenn reported that she had received a memorandum
from the Putnam County Auditor stating that there was a "glitch" in
the computer system that would further delay disbursement checks.
L. Mayor —Nancy Michael
S 1. Mayor Michael reported that the City of Greencastle is hosting
the Chamber of Commerce luncheon at City Hall on March 16,
2004.
2. Mayor Michael reported that Lt. Governor Davis is speaking at
Kiwanis /Rotary on March 17, 2004.
3. Mayor Michael stated that March 16 -18, 2004 is Ag Week.
IV. Approval of Minutes
A. Regular Session — February 10, 2004
1. Councilor Sedlack made a motion to approve minutes with
names to be included on votes and that wording in Section V, Part
D in reference to Ordinance No. 2004 -4 be changed to read "due to
best use of property and effect on adjacent property value;" with
these corrections noted, Councilor Hammer seconded the motion
and the motion approved unanimously.
V. General Business
A. Approval of City Claims
1. Councilor Hammer moved, Councilor Lanie seconded,
unanimous approval.
B. Ordinance No. 2004 -5, An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1995-
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4, An Ordinance establishing a Tree Board and Regulating Trees
along the public right -of -ways, First Reading.
1. Councilor Roach moved to waive the full reading of the
ordinance. Councilor Hammer seconded the motion and the
motion passed unanimously. City Attorney Robertson Hardwick
shared that there had been grammatical and code number changes
to the document, but no substantial language changes. Councilor
Sedlack requested that future changes be made in bold type for
easier reading. Discussion occurred on the ordinance. Councilor
Roach moved to table the ordinance. Councilor Sedlack seconded
and the motion was unanimously approved.
C. Ordinance No. 2004 -3 An Ordinance Amending the City of
Greencastle Code by Amending Section 2 -197 Purchasing
Procedure, Second Reading
1. Councilor Hammer made a motion to approve the ordinance.
Councilor Evans seconded the motion and the motion was
unanimously approved. Mayor Michael read the ordinance by Title
only.
D. Discussion of Walnut Street Parking Lot — Mayor Michael requested
that the Council listen to some of the ideas that had been shared
with her regarding the parking lot, as well as offer any of their ideas.
Discussion took place on whether to rent spaces or make it short
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term parking for downtown business customers, or a combination of
the two. Mayor Michael also requested the Council to consider
® what might occur with the Columbia Street Parking Lot bids.
E. School Board Appointment — Mayor Michael and the Council requested
that that individuals interested in the School Board Member
appointment, effective July 1, 2004, submit a letter of intent, a
resume and references to City Hall before 4:00 P.M. on April 12,
2004. Mayor Michael and the Council agreed that interviews would
occur later in April and approval of an appointment to occur in May.
VI. Adjournment
A. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 PM on a motion by Councilor Hammer,
second by Councilor Evans with unanimous approval.
Respectfully Submitted,
Teresa P. Glenn, Greencastle Clerk- Treasurer
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