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HomeMy Public PortalAbout7/13/2004Greencastle Common Council Minutes Regular Session July 13, 2004 7:00 PM Greencastle Water Plant I. Call to order A. Due to weather conditions and City Hall being without electricity, it was decided to move the meeting to the Greencastle Water Plant. B. Mayor Nancy A. Michael called the meeting to order at 7:22 PM C. All councilors present. 11. Public Hearing on Additional Appropriation A. Mayor Nancy Michael announced a public hearing was now open for any comments on request for Additional Appropriation regarding Greencastle Fire Department Cumulative Capital Fire Equipment Fund requesting $65,000 for exhaust system. 1. None being heard, the public hearing was closed. III. Public Petitions and Comments A. None IV. Approval of Minutes ® A. None V. General Business A. Street Closures 1. Indiana National Road Association Antique Auto Tour— Franklin and Indiana Streets on Court House Square, September 11 from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm a) Tom Roach motioned, Russ Evans seconded to approve request to block off area, prohibiting parking as requested. Unanimously approved. B. Approval of City Claims 1. On a motion by Mark Hammer and second by John Lanie claims were unanimously approved as presented. C. Clerk — Treasurer's Report 1. Teresa Glenn reported that we have a balanced budget for 2005 with a proposed salary ordinance to be presented at special session on July 26 at 5:30 pm. D. Ordinance No 2004 -15 — An Ordinance Amending Section 6 -95 of the Greencastle City code Regarding Trash and Refuse Pick -Up and Disposal fees, Second Reading 1. Mark Hammer motion to approve, Tom Roach second, unanimous approval. E. Ordinance No 2004 -16 - An Ordinance Granting a Franchise to Cinergy Metronet, Inc., to Own, Operate and Maintain a Cable Television System in the City of Greencastle; Setting Forth Conditions Accompanying the Grant of U the Franchise; Providing for Regulation and Use of the System; and - -- Prescribing Penalties for the Violation of Its Provisions, Second Reading 1. Tom Roach motion to approve, Mark Hammer second, unanimous approval. F. Resolution No 2004 -11 - A resolution for Additional Appropriations for Development and Implementation of the City of Greencastle Website, Tabled 1. Mark Hammer motion to remove from table, second by Tgm Roach, unanimous approval. Ud 2. Mark Hammer motion to vote this resolution down ,'Tom Ro ch Zo0 6 *AA- second, unanimous approval. G. Ordinance No 2004 -17 -An Ordinance Establishing the Size of the Departments of City Government of the City of Greencastle, Indiana, Fixing Salaries for the employees of such Departments and Fixing the Salaries of Certain Other Appointed Officials for the Year 2005, First Reading 1. Tom Roach motion to table, John Lanie second, unanimous approval. H. Ordinance 2004 -18 - An Ordinance Establishing the Salaries of the Elected Officers of the City of Greencastle for the Year 2005, First Reading 1. Tom Roach motion to table, Russ Evans second, unanimous approval. I. Ordinance 2004 -19 - An Ordinance Amending the Greencastle Planning and Zoning Ordinance by Amending the Zoning Map (Rader Property, e Cunningham), First Reading 1. David Masten present to explain this request. Tom Roach asked for a timetable for project. David Masten shared they plan to take to tech review in August and to BZA in August, September for final approval with early fall ground breaking. Bob Sedlack asked about some trees being saved. Discussion. Tom Roach motion to waive reading, Mark Hammer second, unanimous approval. Russ Evans motion to approve first reading of Ordinance 2004 -19, Mark Hammer second, unanimous approval. David Masten requested this Ordinance be put on agenda for Special Session of Council meeting on July 26. J. Resolution No 2004 -12 - A Resolution Authorizing an Agent to Accept Pension Liability on Behalf of the City of Greencastle 1. Tom Roach motion, Bob Sedlack second, unanimous approval. K. Resolution No 2004 -14 - A Resolution Authorizing Funding of the Northern 231 Greencastle Township Corridor Annexation Fiscal Plan from Industrial Development Funds 1. Mayor Nancy Michael explained this is needed to make further decision to assist the Northern Corridor with sewer issues. Mayor Michael shared the county has "verbally" committed to repair the roads once storm sewers are repaired. Discussion followed. Mark Hammer motion, Bob Sedlack second, 4 Yeas, 1 Nay - Tom Roach. L. Resolution 2004 -25 - A Resolution Authorizing Additional Appropriations for �• the Fire Department Exhaust System. 1. Tom Roach motion, Russ Evans second, unanimous approval. M. Resolution 2004 -24 —A Resolution Affirming Oxford Automotive, Inc. (2000 -- - Expansion) of Compliance with Statements of Benefits 1. Bill Dory presented this resolution with recommendation to approve. Mark Hammer motion, Russ Evans second, unanimous approval. N. Proclamation —A Proclamation Declaring the Month of July Recreation and Parks Month. 1. Russ Evans presented this proclamation, after which Mark Hammer motioned, Tom Roach seconded with unanimous approval. VI. Department Reports A. Due to the events of the evening, most department heads were out surveying storm damage. B. Engineer 1. Glen Morrow reported regarding a joint storage building being considered by the Street Department and Fire Department. Site plan moving ahead. 2. Morrow visited with businesses around Columbia and Franklin Street, leasing seems to be the most favorable idea. 3. Plans for the Walnut and Indiana Parking Lot will be discussed in August. 4. Parking Meters discussion with Bill Dory sharing history. ® 5. Mapleberry West Project not finished yet. Hope to have finished by end of month. This project received a grant for 100% clean up of brownfield. 6. Edgelea and Greenbriar letters to consultants. 7. Franklin Street Phase III Edit Plan holding on this. 8. Tom Roach asked regarding Albin Pond Dam situation, homeowners association is working on this C. Street Department — Paul Wilson 1. Paul Wilson called in to report on status of city. Citywide limb pick up will begin next week. Lots of damage throughout city. D. Attorney — Laurie R. Hardwick 1. Lots of issues going on. Working on annexation. Recently went to IACT Conference. VII. Councilor Reports A. Tom Roach asked Laurie Hardwick for Ordinance on parking fees and lot rentals for August meeting. Should there be open spaces in Walnut/Indiana parking lot for Post Office patrons and then discontinue parking on Walnut and Vine around Post Office. These could be 10- minute spots. Discussion on various ideas for parking lot. Mark Hammer recommended $25 per month lease and raising the parking fine to $25, "We don't want to price ourselves out." Residential Stickers were recommended as a consideration for downtown living residents. Bill Dory suggested 2 layers of stickers; color- coded. Discussion. Asked to bring resolution with option of residential stickers next meeting. e VIII. Adjournment A. Tom Roach motion, Mark Hammer second to adjourn at 9:15 pm. L`J