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Greencastle Common Council Minutes
Regular Session
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June 8, 2004
7:00 P.M.
Greencastle City Hall
I. Call to Order; Roll Call
A. All present
II. Public Hearing Regarding Additional Appropriations fbl PUT Q�
A. Public hearing opened and closed with no comments.
III. Public Petitions and Comments
A. none
IV. Department Reports
A. Cemetery — Randy Robinson
B. City Engineer — Glen Morrow
C. Fire Department — Bill Newgent
D. Park and Recreation — Rod Weinschenk
E. Planner — Lisa VonTress
F. Police Department — Tom Sutherlin
G. Street Department — Paul Wilson
H. Wastewater Department — Mike Neese
I. Water Works — Terry Dale
J. City Attorney - Laurie Robertson Hardwick
V. Councilor Reports
A. Resolution No. 2004 -14 — A Resolution Recognizing the Outstanding
Service of Jeff McCall on the Board of Directors of the Greencastle
Community School Corporation
i. Councilor Bob Sedlack read this resolution honoring Mr. Jeff
McCall for his service to the community. Bob Sedlack moved John
Lanie seconded to approve this resolution. Unanimous approval.
B. John Lanie
i. PCDC reported expansion to begin in June or July
ii. PCCF no report
C. Toni Roach
i. no report
D. Mark Hammer
i. Plan Commission report later
E. Bob Sedlack
® i. Met with Mike Neese at WWTP
ii. Reported that Steve Stamper is working on a City Seal to decorate
City Hall
iii. Worked with Chief Sutherlin on Gardenside issue
F. Russ Evans
i. Main Street
1. Fair on Square went well
ii. Park Board going full guns
iii. Jaycee Park looked nice; many good comments
VI. Approval of Minutes
A. May 11, 2004 - Regular Session
i. Motion by Bob Sedlack with minor corrections, second by Mark
Hammer, unanimous approval
VII. General Business
A. Street Closures
i. Celebrate "4" asking to close Wood Street at Anderson and
Tennessee Street at 231 — Mark Hammer moved to accept Tom
Roach second, unanimous approval
B. Noise Ordinance Wq,uvv
1. DePauw University Union Board — "Drive -In" Movie at
Bowman Park
a. Tom Roach motioned, Mark Hammer second, with
sonic stipulations, unanimous approval
�- C. Approval of City Claims
i. Mark Hammer moved to accept claims as presented, John Lanie
seconded, and unanimous approval.
D. Mayor's Report
i. Mayor Nancy Michael reported on the recent notice from
Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF) regarding 2004
Budget recommendations. Clerk Treasurer's office has responded
with appropriate appeal to 1782 Notice from DLGF as of 4:00 PM
today. Mayor complimented DLGF Field Representative for his
assistance last week and over the weekend. Also Michael Clater
with Crowe Chizek for his assistance today on the phone
answering questions. Mark Hammer asked would our State
Representative and Senator Connie Lawson come to a meeting
with local municipalities. Mayor Michael will follow up.
E. Clerk- Treasurer's Report
i. Presented Council with YTD Cash Flow report as of April 2004
F. 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, Second Reading
i. Tom Roach moved to accept, Bob Sedlack seconded, unanimous
approval.
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G. Ordinance No. 2004 -11 — An Ordinance Amending the Greencastle
Planning and Zoning Ordinance by Amending the Zoning Map, Second
Reading (John Cunningham)
i. Mark Hammer motion to approve, Tom Roach second, unanimous
approval.
H. Ordinance No. 2004 -12 — An Ordinance Amending the Greencastle
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Planning and Zoning Ordinance by Amending the Zoning Text Article
10.4 Use Variances, First Reading
i. Larry Wilson was present to comment asking the Council to vote
against the BZA's recommendation to deny this Ordinance in
protection of residential neighborhoods.
ii. Mark Hammer reported as representative to BZA. Hammer
commented that allowing this ordinance would limit the BZA's
ability to act.
iii. Laurie Hardwick commented that State Statute allows for BZA.
Use Variances are very difficult; re- zoning is a much easier
process.
iv. Lisa VonTress commented that with 5 members on the BZA this
was a difficult and thought out process. Staff has time to handle
these issues. Mr. Cunningham is not doing a buffer yard he is
doing a parking lot.
v. Questions and comments from Council and Mayor. Bob Sedlack
commented that he is in favor of protecting our residential 0
neighborhoods and if this ordinance allows for protection thAi he
would support it. Tom Roach commented that he does agree in
theory with Sedlack and Wilson, however, unique situations arise.
This ordinance as is he could not support. Jolm Lanie supports the
idea of protecting residential neighborhoods and this ordinance.
vi. Nancy asked for continents from the audience. Wes Wilson
commented as a homeowner in this neighborhood shared he is in
favor of neighborhood preservation.
vii. Mark Hannner moved to accept recommendation of the Planning
Commission, Toni Roach seconded, Russ Evans, Mark Hammer,
Tom Roach voted yes, John Lanie, Bob Sedlack voted no, motion
carried.
I. Ordinance No. 2004 — 13 — An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Map of
the City of Greencastle Code to Rezone Approximately 6.97 Acres
Located at 1562 South County Road 250 East, Greencastle, from LI zone
to RA, First Reading (Brad and Heather Grable)
i. Lisa VonTress presented information on this Ordinance. Jason
Huff, Jenny Sullivan and Brad and Heather Grable present
supporting this request. Russ Evans moved John Lanie second
unanimous approval.
J. Ordinance No. 2004 -14 — An Ordinance An Ordinance Amending the
Zoning Map of the City of Greencastle Code to Rezone Approximately
6.97 Acres Located at 1562 South County Road 250 East, Greencastle,
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from LI zone to RA, First Reading (Jason and Angela Huff)
i. Toni Roach motion to waive reading, Mark Hammer seconded,
unanimous approval. Mark Hammer motioned to approve
ordinance, Russ Evans seconded, unanimous approval.
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Ordinance No. 2004 -15 - An Ordinance Amending Section 6 -95 of the
Greencastle City Code Regarding Trash and Refuse Pick -up and Disposal
Fees, First Reading
i. Russ Evans moved to accept Mark Hammer seconded; unanimous
approval.
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Resolution No. 2004 -9 — A Resolution for Additional Appropriations for
People Pathways Albin Pond Pathway
i. Mark Hammer motion to accept, Bob Sedlack seconded, motion
unanimously approved.
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Resolution No. 2004 -10 - A Resolution for Additional Appropriations for
Columbia Street Parking Lot Drainage and Construction, Walnut and
Indiana Street Parking Lot Construction and Franklin Street Phase III
Design
i. Discussion on parking fees and response from County. Toni
Roach asked that an ordinance for fees and violations be presented
at next council meeting. Tom Roach moved, Bob Sedlack second
unanimous approval
N.
Resolution No. 2004 -11 - A Resolution for Additional Appropriations for
Development and Implementation of City of Greencastle Website
i. Mark Hammer moved, John Lanie seconded to table this
ordinance; unanimous approval
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Resolution No. 2004 -13 — A Resolution Electing to Enlarge Participation
in the Public Employees' Retirement Fund
i. Tom Roach moved to waive reading, Russ Evans seconded,
unanimous approval. Tom Roach moved to accept, John Lanie
seconded to approve, unanimous approval
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Resolution No. 2004 -15 —A Resolution Reimbursing the Greencastle Fire
Department for a Department of Natural Resources Grant
i. Mark Hammer motioned to accept, Russ Evans seconded with
comment from Tom Roach that future documents requiring action
be included in packets, not presented at meeting.
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Resolution No. 2004 -16 — A Resolution Affirming Crown Equipment
Corporation (1995 Project) of Compliance with Statements of Benefits
i. Toni Roach moved to waive the reading of Resolution No.'s 2004-
16 through 2004 -22, Mark Hammer seconded, unanimous
approval. Tom Roach motioned to accept with a second from
Mark Hammer, unanimously approved.
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Resolution No. 2004 -17 - A Resolution Affirming F.B. Distro, Inc. (1992
and 1999 Expansions) of Compliance with Statements of Benefits
i. Tom Roach motioned to accept with a second from Mark Hammer,
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unanimously approved.
® S. Resolution No. 2004 -18 - A Resolution Affirming H.A. Parts Product of
Indiana Company (2001 Expansions) of Compliance with Statements of
Benefits
i. Tom Roach motioned to accept with a second from Mark Hammer,
unanimously approved.
T. Resolution No. 2004 -19 - A Resolution Affirming Heartland Automotive
LLC (1997 Expansion) of Compliance with Statements of Benefits
i. Tom Roach motioned to accept with a second from Mark Hammer,
unanimously approved.
U. Resolution No. 2004 -20 - A Resolution Affirming Heartland Automotive
LLC (2000 Expansion) of Compliance with Statements of Benefits
i. Tom Roach motioned to accept with a second from Mark Hammer,
unanimously approved.
V. Resolution No. 2004 -21 - A Resolution Affirming Lear Operations
Corporation (1998 Expansion) of Compliance with Statements of Benefits
i. Tom Roach motioned to accept, Mark Hammer seconded, 4 yeas, 1
abstained, John Lame, motion carried.
W. Resolution No. 2004 -22- A Resolution Affirming Wal -Mart East, Inc.
(1994 Expansion) of Compliance with Statements of Benefits
i. Tom Roach motioned to accept, Mark Hammer seconded, 4 yeas, 1
abstained, Russ Evans, motion carried.
X. Discussion Regarding Raising the Fees for Parking Violations
i. Asked to bring back ordinance at next meeting.
® 1. $15.00 suggested for fine with additional $10.00 fine if not
paid within 1 week.
2. $30.00 parking lot fee per month
ii. Attorney Laurie Robertson stated that Darcy Hendershot, parking
officer, is doing a great job.
Y. Discussion Regarding the Mike Rokicki Scholarship Fund
i. John Lanie moved to accept changing the City Council Scholarship
to the Mike Rokicki Scholarship Fund, Russ Evans seconded;
motion carried unanimously.
VIII. Adjournment
A. Mark Hammer made motion to adjourn, John Lanie seconded, and
unanimous approval.