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Greencastle Common Council
Regular Session
Minutes
May 11, 2004 7:00 P.M. Greencastle City Hall
I. Call to Order; Roll Call
A. Mayor Michael called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM. Upon roll call all councilors were found to be
present.
II. Public Petitions and Comments
A. None
III. Greencastle Community School Board Member Appointment Interview
A. Mayor Michael introduced Mark Kannowski. Mr. Kannowski gave a brief statement regarding his
interest in being appointed to the Greencastle School Board. Mr. Kannowski is employed at
DePauw University as a Mathematics Professor. The Mayor and council then asked questions of
Mr. Kannowski. Mr. Kannowski when asked regarding his children stated he has three children; a
sophomore at GHS, an 8` grade student at GMS and 3 rd grade student at Tzouanakis Intermediate
School. Upon completion of questions, Council President Tom Roach made the motion to accept
Mr. Mark Kannowski as the Greencastle City Common Council appointee to the Greencastle School
Board of Trustees beginning July 1, 2004; John Lanie seconded this motion, unanimously
approved.
B. Councilor Bob Sedlack suggested a resolution be drawn up and presented at the next common
council meeting commending Jeff McCall for his service and dedication as a school board member.
All agreed this would be done at June council meeting.
IV. Department Reports
A. Cemetery— Randy Robinson
B. City Engineer — Glen Morrow
® 1. Discussion on Columbia street parking lot. Councilor Tom Roach suggested we have
county help with this and encourage county employees to park there. This would then free up
space around courthouse. Councilor Mark Hammer agreed. Need to visit County
Commissioners and ask once more for cooperation in this project. Councilor Roach stated he
" 2 . w o u l d b e e s p e c i a l l y a p p r e c i a t i v e o f c o u n t y ' s p a r t i c i p a t i o n i n t h i s p r o j e c t a s a n o f f s e t t o c i t y ' s
j a i l o b l i g a t i o n . M a y o r s u g g e s t e d a p p r o a c h a s a c o m b i n e d e f f o r t b e t w e e n c i t y a n d c o u n t y t o
p r o v i d e d o w n t o w n p a r k i n g .
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D . P a r k a n d R e c r e a t i o n R o d W e i n s c h e n k
E . P l a n n e r L i s a V o n T r e s s
F . P o l i c e D e p a r t m e n t T o m S u t h e r l i n
G . S t r e e t D e p a r t m e n t P a u l W i l s o n
1 . J i m D o u g h e r t y a p p r o a c h e d P a u l W i l s o n r e g a r d i n g s t r e e t l i g h t s i n s i d e B o w m a n P a r k a r e a .
A s k e d t o h a v e o l d s t r e e t l i g h t s r e m o v e d . C o n t a c t e d C l N e r g y a n d w i l l h a v e t h o s e r e m o v e d d u e t o
D P U r e p l a c i n g t h e s e w i t h n e w l i g h t s .
H . W a s t e w a t e r D e p a r t m e n t M i k e N e e s e
I . W a t e r W o r k s T e r r y D a l e
1 . W a t e r t a b l e s a r e b e c o m i n g l o w , n e e d r a i n .
J . C i t y A t t o r n e y - L a u r i e R o b e r t s o n H a r d w i c k
" 1 . B u s y w r a p p i n g u p p r i v a t e p r a c t i c e . F i n i s h e d p e r s o n n e l m a n u a l t r a i n i n g . W e a n t i c i p a t e
l i t i g a t i o n b e i n g d i s m i s s e d a n y t i m e d u e t o w i t h d r a w n f r o m B Z A z o n i n g i s s u e .
2 . W i l l b e s p e a k i n g a t T A C T L a w y e r s c o n f e r e n c e r e g a r d i n g c r e a t i v e f i n a n c i n g a t a n n u a l
c o n f e r e n c e c o m i n g u p .
V . C o u n c i l o r R e p o r t s
A . J o h n L a n i e
1 . P u t n a m C o u n t y C o m m u n i t y F o u n d a t i o n i s c u r r e n t l y b o a r d w o r k i n g o n " S h a r e t h e D r e a m "
c a m p a i g n a n d r e c e i v i n g g r a n t a p p l i c a t i o n s .
2 . P u t n a m C o u n t y / G r e e n c a s t l e D e v e l o p m e n t C o m m i t t e e m o v i n g f o r w a r d w i t h c o r n r e f i n e m e n t
a n d t e l e c o m m u n i c a t i o n s .
B . T o m R o a c h
1 . T r e e B o a r d d i d n o t m e e t .
C . M a r k H a m m e r
1 . P l a n C o m m i s s i o n l o t s o f a c t i o n g o i n g o n .
0 2 . C i t y C o u n c i l S c h o l a r s h i p w i l l b e a w a r d e d T h u r s d a y . T h o s e c o u n c i l o r s m a k i n g c o n t r i b u t i o n
s h o u l d b e m a d e t o P u t n a m C o u n t y C o m m u n i t y F o u n d a t i o n f o r t h e C i t y S c h o l a r s h i p F u n d .
C o u n c i l o r H a m m e r p r o p o s e d r e n a m i n g t h e s c h o l a r s h i p t o t h e M i c h a e l W . R o k i c k i M e m o r i a l C i t y
Council Scholarship. Councilor Hammer moved to make this change, Bob Sedlack seconded
with unanimous approval. A resolution will be presented at June council meeting.
• D. Bob Sedlack
1. Councilor Sedlack stated he has visited with the Street Department and went over facility
and discussed upcoming needs with Street Commissioner Paul Wilson. Wilson discussed the
Possible shift from sand and salt to strictly salt. Good initial visit.
2. Wastewater Facility looking forward to visiting with Michael Neese. receivd an anonymous letter 3. Councor Russ Evans a d Bratta ne allegations were determined
o be un o f nded. It was de with
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2. Park Board, Jaycee Park and other activities going on.
A. Approval of Minutes
A. April 13, 2004 - Regular Session
1. Bob Sedlack asked for corrections to punctuation and change under school board
appointment that Mark Kannowski's name be included. With changes as noted motion for
approval, second by Tom Roach, unanimous approval. Mark Hammer abstained.
VII. General Business
A. Street Closure — Putnam County Fair and 4 -H Club Association
1. Motion by Tom Roach, second by John Lanie to allow street closings as needed for Fair
Parade on July 23 at 6:0o PM, unanimous approval.
B. David Wells representing Carpenters Local 859
1. Ask to remove stucco from Local Carpenters building and restore to original structure,
would like to begin on June 1. Will need to block the alley for approximately
the parking spaces west of the building to put scaffolding
the Square and need to work around the fair. Tom Roach movedg scondby Russ Evan with
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understanding not to interfere with Fair on the Square, unanimous ap on upcoming Fair on
C. Approval of City Claims approval.
1. Mark Hammer moved,
D. Clerk Treasurer's Report
Russ Evans second, unanimous approval.
E. Ordinance No. 2004 -5 — An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 1995 -4, An Ordinance
March
Establishing a Tree Board and Regulating Trees Along the Public Right of Ways, Tabled from
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1. Motion by Mark Hammer, second by Bob Sedlack to remove from table status, unanimous
approval
2. Mayor Michael shared concern with some verbiage in this Ordinance. Letter from cemetery
board indicating their concern regarding Forest Hill Directors to continue care of trees and
plantings located on the Forest Hill Cemetery grounds. The way that this ordinance is written
the Tree Board would be responsible for all trees on city property. Mayor Michael concerned
that this was not the intent of the original tree board. Discussion on changes Mayor Michael
would like to see made on this ordinance. Mayor Michael and Laurie R Hardwick will attend
Tree Board meeting and ask for clarification on this document with suggestions for changes.
Mark Hammer moved to table, John Lanie second unanimous approval.
F. Ordinance No. 2004 -6 —An Ordinance Amending the Greencastle Planning and Zoning Ordinance
by Amending the Zoning Map, Second Reading Mark Hammer motion, Russ Evans second
unanimously approved. NEED THIS TO BE SIGNED
G. Ordinance No. 2004 -7 — An Ordinance to Amend the Salary Ordinance and a Transfer of Funds for
Full -time Attorney Budget, Second Reading Tom Roach moved, Bob Sedlack seconded,
unanimous approval.
H. Ordinance No. 2004 -8 — An Ordinance to Create the Rainy Day Fund, Second Reading Russ
Evans moved, Mark Hammer seconded, unanimous approval.
® I. Ordinance No. 2004.9—An Ordinance Establishing a HAZMAT Fund and an Appropriation to
Spend Monies, Second Reading Russ Evans moved, John Lanie seconded, unanimous approval
J. Discussion Concerning the Termination of the Lease of Jaycee Park
1. Chad Remsburg and Rod Weinschenk here for discussion. Glen Morrow discussed issue
of Jaycee Dam and need for future repairs. Chad Remsburg shared that the Jaycees would like
to keep the Park as a public facility and can not fund this area any longer. Mayor Michael
commended Jaycees for the work that they have done with just the few members they have at
this time. Chad Remsburg shared that Jaycees are not going away and would be happy to help
with any projects in the future. Rod shared a letter from DNR director, Emily Kress supporting
the continued utilization of Jaycee Park. Rod shared that Jaycee Park is a perfect location for
opportunities for grants. Discussion. Bob Sedlack asked Rod what would he do immediately.
Weinschenk stated plans are to close off building for future use to repair and renovate over the
winter, current restroom facility removed and updated portable restroom facility, mowing grass,
keep the park open. Then hold back and wait to see what budget allows for next year. Bob
Sedlack thanked Rod for his report. Tom Roach stated he would like to see this park
maintained by someone other than the City, investigate other groups to take this over.
Discussion on costs. Russ Evans moved to accept termination of lease agreement from
Jaycees, John Lanie seconded; Yea — Russ Evans, Bob Sedlack, Mark Hammer, John Lanie;
Nay — Tom Roach; 4 Yeas; 1 Nea, motion carried.
K. Ordinance No. 2004 -11 — An Ordinance Amending the Greencastle Planning and Zoning
Ordinance by Amending the Zoning Map, First Reading motion to approve by Tom Roach, second
by Russ Evans unanimously approved.
e L. Resolution No. 2004 -7 — A Resolution Authorizing Transfer of Appropriation in the 2004 Budget for
the City of Greencastle. Tom Roach moved, Bob Sedlack seconded, unanimous approval.
M. Resolution No. 2004 -8 — A Resolution to Appropriate EDIT Monies for Big Walnut Sports Park,
Main Street Greencastle and the A -Way Home Shelter. Mark Hammer moved, Bob Sedlack
• seconded, unanimous approval
N. Discussion Concerning Trash Contract
1. Mayor shared this is a draft that if Council agrees will be presented to Board of Works next
week for their approval. Amend first year to be based on 2710 household at 8.98. Raise rate to
$10.00 needs to happen. Ordinance will be needed for this. Consider charging for recycle bins
and advertise that we would sell them for a price to be determined later. Make rates effective
August 1, 2004 with Laurie bringing an ordinance to the council next month. Tom Roach made
the motion to move this forward with a favorable recommendation to Board of Works, Mark
Hammer seconded, unanimous approval.
O. Ordinance No. 2004 -10 — An Ordinance Amending Section 8 -22 of the Greencastle City Code
Regarding the Schedule for No Parking Zones on Locust Street, First Reading Mark Hammer
moved, John Lanie second, unanimous approval.
VIII. Adjournment
A. John Lanie moved to adjourn and Russ Evans seconded, unanimous approval to adjourn at 11:01
PM.
ATTEST: Nancy A. Michael, Mayor
Teresa P. Glenn
Clerk Treasurer
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