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Greencastle Common Council Minutes
Regular Session
September 14, 2004 7:00 P.M. Greencastle City Hall
I. Call to Order; Roll Call
A. Mayor Michael called the meeting to order at 7:02 pm.
B. Roll call by Clerk Treasurer Teresa P. Glenn; all councilors present
IL Public Hearing on the Granting of Tax Abatement for Heartland Automotive,
LLC.
A. Mayor Michael announced the public hearing now open
i. Bill Dory reviewed this request.
® ii. There being no comments, the public hearing was closed by Mayor
Michael.
III. Public Petitions and Comments
A. None
IV. Department Reports
A. Cemetery — Randy Robinson
i. Randy thanked the sheriff's department for use of trustees in
keeping the cemetery looking good.
B. City Engineer — Glen Morrow
i. Glen Morrow reported that Indiana/Walnut Street Parking Lot will
begin construction progress Thursday, September 16, 2004
ii. Glen also shared a new map of the City of Greencastle that Tom
Swenson has created.
iii. Will advertise on Monday for the new Storage Facility for Street
and Fire Department.
iv. Rose Hulman seniors have accepted two projects and another
group of seniors are looking at other projects.
C. Fire Department— Bill Newgent
D. Park and Recreation — Rod Weinschenk
E. Planner — Lisa VonTress
i. Lisa VonTress resigned effective Friday, September 10, 2004
F. Police Department — Tom Sutherlin
i. Reported that 13 spots left on Columbia Street Parking lot.
G. Street Department —Paul Wilson
i. Signs for Parking Lot have arrived and will be in place as soon as
specifications are received from Glen Morrow.
ii. The new mower is being prepared and will be available to use in
approximately 45 days.
iii. Reported on Tree Board findings and a decision to take down tree
in front of Bright Futures and Dr. Russ Elliot's office, both on
Washington Streets.
iv. Tom Roach asked that yellow curbing be done as soon as possible
regarding the West Side Project. Paul shared that there are issues
regarding the turning radius that are being addressed and
modification may have to be made.
v. Bob Sedlack asked regarding sidewalk on Seminary Street, Paul
shared that work should begin on Thursday.
vi. Bob Sedlack commented regarding Avenue F road condition. Glen
Morrow shared that Ave F will remain same width with sidewalk
with a widening of road as you approach from the east. Mayor
Michael stated this road will not become an access for large
vehicles and will be posted as such.
H. Wastewater Department — Mike Neese
i. Mike Neese shared that he is investigating replacing the 15 year
old Vactor.
I. Water Works — Terry Dale
i. Mayor Michael asked for clarification on moving forward on East
Side Water Project. Tom Roach stated we need to move forward
on design.
City Attorney - Laurie Robertson Hardwick
i. Met with George Murphey and progress on purchasing properties
for East Side Water Project.
ii. Glen Morrow and Laurie Robertson Hardwick, Linda Huber and
Tabatha Doughty will be sharing Planner duties until position is
filled.
iii. Draft on deed to the People Pathways BWSP loop.
V. Councilor Reports
A. None
VI. Approval of Minutes
A. Bob Sedlack motion, Russ Evans second, unanimous approval to accept
minutes as presented dated August 10, 2004.
VII. General Business
A. Approval of City Claims
i. Mark Hammer motion to approve, John Lame second, unanimous
approval.
B. Clerk- Treasurer's Report
® i. Reported that Heather Grable will be leaving. Hoping to have a
replacement soon. Advertising for position will close on
September 24, 2004.
C. Street Closures
1. Berry Street Flea Market
a. Russ Evans motion, Tom Roach second to approve
request for parking exemption on the south side of
Berry Street, October 2, 2004, unanimous approval.
2. Alpha Chi Omega's Community Center Fund 5K
Run/Walk
a. October 3, 2004 sponsor fundraiser for Greencastle
Community Center
i. Tom Roach motion to approve this request,
Mark Hammer second, unanimous approval.
3. Mane Attraction's Request to Eliminate a Parking Space,
Tabled
a. Motion by Bob Sedlack, second by Tom Roach to
remove from tabled status.
b. Linda Skeen present representing this request
c. It was recommended by this council that Linda
Skeen work with the City Engineer and Bldg.
Inspector to come up with a plan to be reviewed at a
future date.
d. Tom Roach motion to table, Mark Hammer second,
unanimous approval.
V. General Business
A. Resolution No. 2004 -34 —A Resolution Reaffirming Resolution
2004 -27 and Declaring an Economic Revitalization Area and
Recommended Tax Deduction (Heartland Automotive LLC -
New Equipment)
1. Mark Hammer motion to waive reading, second by Tom
Roach, unanimous approval.
2. Tom Roach motion to adopt, John Lame second,
unanimous approval.
B. Ordinance No. 2004 -25 — An Ordinance Amending the
Greencastle Planning and Zoning Ordinance by Amending the
Zoning Map (Snyder, 822 Indianapolis Rd.), First Reading
1. Cheryl Danberry resident of 826 Indianapolis Rd. shared
that she is concerned with rezoning issues. Ms. Danberry
stated several concerns regarding the rezoning of both
parcels.
2. Council members discussed issues brought forward by Ms.
Danberry.
is 3. Larry Wilson spoke in regard to question if Wheeler's
consented to this agreement. Mayor Michael and Attorney
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Laurie Robertson Hardwick stated "yes" the Wheeler's
have signed off on all agreements. Larry Wilson stated his
main concern is that the City's plan says we will not be
doing this kind of developing, however, it seems we are
doing this as fast as we can.
4. Mayor Michael asked for a motion for both Ordinance No.
2004 -25 and 2004 -26, Mark Hammer motion to approve
first reading, Russ Evans second, vote went as follows:
Ayes by Russ Evans and Mark Hammer, Nays by Tom
Roach, John Lanie and Bob Sedlack, motion denied.
C. Ordinance No. 2004 -26 — An Ordinance Amending the
Greencastle Planning and Zoning Ordinance by Amending the
Zoning Map (Snyder, 824 Indianapolis Rd.), First Reading (see
above)
D. Discussion Regarding Main Street Greencastle Funding for 2005
L Mike Nees and Alice Greenburg representing Main Street's
request for funding for 2005 in the amount of $20,000.
Mike Nees shared with council update on Main Street's
operations year to date and events planned for the
remainder of the year and events planned for next year.
2. Mayor Michael commented that she would like to see some
capital projects or events as opposed to operating expenses.
3. John Lanie asked if Main Street feels like they are giving
the merchants downtown what they want and what they
need. Mike Nees stated yes Main Street feels that they are
moving in that direction.
4. Mark Hammer asked how much of $45,000 budget is
tagged for beautification. Alice Greenburg stated $5,000 is
all that has been budgeted for beautification; however,
Mike Nees is in the process of applying for a grant.
5. Tom Roach asked to see a budget next year from Main
Street before funds would be approved.
E. Resolution No. 2004 -32 — A Resolution Amending Resolution
2003 -41 Establishing a Capital Improvement Plan for the County
Economic Development Income Tax; $20,000 to Main Street,
$20,000 to Big Walnut Sports Park, and $10,000 to Away Home
Shelter.
1. Mark Hammer motion to adopt Resolution as presented,
Bob Sedlack second, unanimous approval.
F. Ordinance No. 2004 -18 — An Ordinance Fixing the Salaries of
the Elected Officers of the City of Greencastle for the Year 2005,
First Reading
1. Mark Hammer motion to approve first reading of
Ordinance No. 2004 -18, Tom Roach second, unanimous
o approval.
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G.
Ordinance No. 2004 -23 — An Ordinance Creating Section 8 -78
of the Greencastle City Code Regarding Residential Parking
Permits For Downtown Greencastle, Second Reading
1. Ken Eitel present as a downtown business owner, asking
that this ordinance be tabled until there can be further
discussion among the downtown merchants. Ken Eitel also
shared he has a concern regarding the new parking lot on
Indiana Street.
2. Tom Roach motion to table, Mark Hammer second,
unanimous approval to table this ordinance.
H.
Ordinance No. 2004 -24 — An Ordinance for Appropriations and
Tax Rates, Second Reading
1. Mark Hammer motion to approve, Tom Roach second,
unanimous approval.
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Resolution No. 2004 -33 — A Resolution to Support the Cross -
State National Road Heritage Trail Project
1. Joy Marley present representing this request
2. Mark Hammer motion, Russ Evans second, unanimous
approval
J.
Ordinance No. 2004 -27 — An Ordinance Amending Parking
Fines for the City of Greencastle, First Reading
1. Tom Roach motion to waive reading, Mark Hammer
second, unanimous approval.
2. Attorney Laurie Robertson Hardwick reviewed changes to
this ordinance and meaning of Schedule of Parking
Violation Assessments.
3. Tom Roach motion to approve on first reading, John Lanie
second, unanimous approval.
K.
Ordinance No. 2004 -28— An Ordinance Amending Section 9 -15
of the Greencastle City Code Regarding Collection or Deferred
Payment Charges for the Department of Waterworks, First
Reading
1. Motion by Tom Roach, second by Russ Evans to waive
reading of Ordinances 2004 -28, Ordinance 2004 -29, and
Ordinance 2004 -30
2. Tom Roach motion to approve, John Lanie second first
reading of, unanimous approval.
L.
Ordinance No. 2004 -29 — An Ordinance Amending Section 9-
29 of the Greencastle City Code and Establishing a Late Payment
Charge for Sewer Bills, First Reading (see above)
M.
Ordinance No. 2004 -30 — An Ordinance Establishing a Late
Payment Charge for Trash Bills, First Reading (see above)
N.
Ordinance No. 2004 -31 — An Ordinance Amending Section 9-
17 of the Greencastle City Code Regarding Department of
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Waterworks Tap -in Charges, First Reading
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1. Tom Roach motion to approve, Bob Sedlack second,
unanimous approval.
O. Resolution No. 2004 -28 — A Resolution Approving the
Implementation and Use of Invision Software, Tabled
V. Adjournment
a. Tom Roach motion, John Lame second, unanimous approval at 10:41 pm
Nancy A. chael, Mayor
ATTEST:
Teresa P. Glenn, Clerk Treasurer
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