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Greencastle Common Council Agend- —
Special Session
July 26, 2004 5:30 P.M. Greencastle City Hall
I. Call to Order; Roll Call
A. Mayor Michael called the meeting to order at 5:34p.m. All Council
Members were in attendance.
II. Public Petitions and Comments
A. Cheryl Danberry had concerns with the Fair Parade Traffic. In the
Banner it stated that certain City streets would be closed at 4:00pm, with no thru
traffic, and Danberry stated most of the streets, especially by her office on
Franklin St. had traffic even while the parade was going on. Councilor Hammer
also stated that by his office on Vine St., people would move the barricades, and
drive thru without putting them back; which left the road open for others.
Mayor Michael said this was the first we've heard about the traffic issues, and
that she would have to speak with the Police Chief about the traffic continuing
® during the parade. However, it should be noted Franklin St. was not closed as a
whole, only 2 blocks.
III. Resolution 2004 -26 — A Resolution Authorizing a Temporary Loan for the
City of Greencastle General Fund
A. Councilor Evans made a motion to approve. Councilor Lanie
seconded the motion; and all were in favor. Motion was unanimously
approved.
IV. 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, Tabled
A. Councilor Hammer made a motion to remove from tabled status,
Councilor Lame seconded the motion, and all were in favor. Motion was
unanimously approved. Councilor Roach made a motion to waive reading the
Salary Ordinance, Councilor Hammed seconded the motion, and all were in favor.
Motion was unanimously approved. Mayor Michael explained to the Council
Members that the Salary Ordinance is in conjunction with the budget, and is a
4.7% increase. The budget for 2005 also includes 1 additional firefighter, and
Council Members discussed and agreed that the starting salary for the Assistant
Park Director be $23,000.00, not $20,000.00 as currently on the proposed
® ordinance, this is a degreed position and should be comparable to other
department assistants. Councilor Roach made a motion to accept Ordinance
2004 -17 on first reading, with the following amendments: raising entry level pay
from $20,000.00 to $20,500.00; and that the Asst. Park Director entry level pay is
raised from $20,000.00 to $23,000.00 as discussed. Councilor Sedlack seconded
the motion, and all were in favor. Motion was unanimously passed on the first
reading, and second reading will be at the August Council Meeting.
V. Ordinance No. 2004 -18 — An Ordinance Establishing the Salaries of the
Elected Officers of the City of Greencastle for the Year 2005, Tabled
A. Councilor Hammer made a motion to remove from tabled status,
Councilor Lanie seconded the motion, and all were in favor. Motion was
unanimously approved. Councilor Lanie made a motion to waive reading the
ordinance, Councilor Hammer seconded the motion, and all were in favor.
Motion was unanimously approved. Mayor Michael briefly went over the
ordinance, and Councilor Roach said he would like to see longevity in the Mayor
and Clerk's salary. Mayor Michael said maybe in 2006, but not in 2005.
Councilor Roach made a motion to accept Ordinance 2004 -18, Councilor Sedlack
seconded the motion, and all were in favor. Motion was unanimously passed on
first reading, and second reading will be at the August Council Meeting.
VI. Ordinance No. 2004 -19 — An Ordinance Amending the Greencastle Planning
and Zoning Ordinance By Amending the Zoning Map, Second Reading
A. Councilor Roach made a motion to accept Ordinance 2004 -19,
Councilor Evans seconded the motion, and all were in favor. Motion was
® unanimously approved.
VII. 2005 Budget Discussion
A. Mayor Michael announced the final adoption date is in September,
and the following dates were set: Thursday September 2 " for first reading, and
Tuesday September 14` for second reading.
B. Mayor Michael invited all Councilmen to the Mayor's Roundtable on
Thursday August 19th, this will be held at the Dixie Chopper Business Center.
Discussion will start at 10:30a.m. on Wastewater issues, followed by our 1/1
policy and other related issues. Lunch will be served, if attending RSVP to the
Mayor.
C. Annual ]ACT Conference in Evansville will be held September 26-
30` Councilmen are invited to attend all or part of the conference.
VIII. Adjournment
A. Councilor Evans made a motion to adjourn at 6:45p.m., Councilor
Roach seconded the motion, and all were in favor. Motion was unanimously
approved, and the meeting was adjourned at 6:45p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Melanie Welker