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
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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
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the Franchise; Providing for Regulation and Use of the System; and
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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.
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Ordinance 2004 -19 - An Ordinance Amending the Greencastle Planning and
Zoning Ordinance by Amending the Zoning Map (Rader Property,
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Resolution 2004 -25 - A Resolution Authorizing Additional Appropriations for
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the Fire Department Exhaust System.
1. Tom Roach motion, Russ Evans second, unanimous approval.
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Resolution 2004 -24 —A Resolution Affirming Oxford Automotive, Inc. (2000
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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.
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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.
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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.
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VIII. Adjournment
A. Tom Roach motion, Mark Hammer second to adjourn at 9:15 pm.
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