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HomeMy Public PortalAbout6/08/2004U ii Greencastle Common Council Minutes Regular Session U 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. ® 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 . 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, e 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. K. 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. L. 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. M. 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 O. 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 P. 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. Q. 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. R. 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, • 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.