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Home My Public Portal About11/09/2004City of Greencastle City ball One North Locust Street, P.O. Box 607 Greencastle, Indiana 46135 765- 653 -3100 Greencastle Common Council Minutes Regular Session November 9, 2004 7:00 P.M. Greencastle City Hall I. Call to Order; Roll Call A. Mayor Nancy A. Michael called the meeting to order at 7:10 P.M. B. Upon roll call, all councilmen were found to be present. II. Public Hearing on 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; Ordinance No. 2004 -29 — An Ordinance Amending Section 9 -29 of the Greencastle City Code and Establishing a Late Payment Charge for Sewer Bills; Ordinance No. 2004 -30 — An Ordinance Establishing a Late Payment Charge for Trash Bill; Ordinance No. 2004 -31 — An Ordinance Amending Section 9 -17 of the Greencastle City Code Regarding Department of Waterworks Tap -in Charges. A. The Mayor opened the Public Hearing and asked for any public comments. 1. Bart Spencer spoke regarding Ordinance No 2004 -31 relating to amending the Department of Waterworks Tap -in Charges. Mr. Spencer voiced his concern that the proposed charges are unreasonable and could potentially create a negative impact on new residential housing. Spencer suggested a balance between new homes and existing homes. Mr. Spencer stated that he is not opposed to the City breaking even and not losing money on tap -in charges, however the proposed fee structure seems severe. 2. Laurie R. Hardwick spoke regarding what State statute allows. Attorney Hardwick read from statute what is allowed. 3. Water Superintendent Terry Dale spoke to audience regarding why need for this increase. III. Public Petitions and Comments A. None IV. Department Reports A. Cemetery — Randy Robinson Reported that he fell off the running board today and broke his arm. Randy also shared that he has bids out for a new dump truck and looks to have this payment come from Cemetery Ground Improvement Fund. B. City Engineer — Glen Morrow ® 1. Glen Morrow highlighted items on his report. C. Fire Department— Bill Newgent 1. Mayor Michael shared that the township fire protection contract will be presented next month for approval of township board. D. Park and Recreation — Rod Weinschenk 1. Highlighted items on his report. E. Planner — 1. Report presented in council packets from Dave Varvel. F. Police Department — Tom Sutherlin 1. Chief Sutherlin highlighted items on his report and added that Officer Don Rumley has returned to light duty work in the office, 4 hours per day. Chief Sutherlin reported he is still trying to get information regarding "Jake break" issue. G. Street Department — Paul Wilson 1. Kudos from the Mayor on the prompt leaf pick -up going on in the City. H. Wastewater Department — MikeNeese 1. North Jackson street lift station design to be here on Friday. 2. Opened bids on vactor and will have recommendation at a later date. I. Water Works — Terry Dale 1. Water tables are up some and due to rainfall people are not using as much water. 2. Well #3 is being repaired and cleaned at this time. ® 3. Water loss dropped off with the new hydrants installed with Westside Project. J. City Attorney - Laurie Robertson Hardwick 1. Spending time on Planner activities, Albin Pond Project and other large projects. K. Mayor 1. West Central Solid Waste District is moving to Greencastle and will continue to maintain solid waste sites and many of the other programs and services previously provided. V. Councilor Reports A. Tom Roach B. John Lame C. Mark Hammer D. Bob Sedlack E. Russ Evans VI. Approval of Minutes A. October 12, 2004 1. Motion by Bob Sedlack to approve as presented, second by Tom Roach, unanimous approval. VII. General Business A. Approval of City Claims 1. Mark Hammer motion to approve claims as presented, John Lanie second, unanimous approval. B. Clerk- Treasurer's Report C. Street Closures I. Mane Attraction's Request to Eliminate a Parking Space, Tabled 2. Main Street Greencastle Holiday Parade Street Closures a. Mike Neese present to request street closures for the Holiday Parade on November 29 at 6:30 PM. (i) Russ Evans motion to approve street closures as presented, Bob Sedlack second, unanimous approval. D. Noise Waiver 1. Phi Delta Theta Mike and Joe Monon Party a. Bryan Scott present asking for Noise Waiver to 1:30 AM (i) Bob Sedlack motion to approve with stipulation to change to 1:00 AM and if any complaints they will immediately reduce noise, Mark Hammer second, unanimous approval. E. Streetlights for Glenview Village Condominiums, Tabled 1. Removed from table on a motion by Mark Hammer, second by Tom Roach. 2. Discussion ,Tabl,d F. Ordinance No. 2004 -23 — An Ordinance Creating Section 8 -78 of the Greencastle City Code Regarding Residential Parking Permits For Downtown Greencastle, Tabled 1. Removed from table on a motion by Mark Hammer, second by Tom Roach. 2. Mayor Michael presented an amended ordinance with highlighted changes for discussion only. 3. Motion by Mark Hammer to leave Walnut Street Parking lot off of the residential parking, Bob Sedlack second to bring back Ordinance leaving off the Walnut Street Parking Lot, unanimous approval. 4. Motion to table by Bob Sedlack, second by Tom Roach, unanimous approval. G. 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, Second Reading 1. Motion by Bob Sedlack to remove Ordinances 2004 -28, 2004 -29, 2004 -30, and 2004 -31 from tabled status, Mark Hammer second, unanimous approval. 2. Motion by Mark Hammer to approve Ordinance 2004 -28, second by John Lanie, unanimous approval. H. Ordinance No. 2004 -29 — An Ordinance Amending Section 9 -29 of the Greencastle City Code and Establishing a Late Payment Charge for Sewer Bills, Second Reading 1. Motion by Tom Roach to approve Ordinance No. 2004 -2, second by John Lanie, unanimous approval. 1. Ordinance No. 2004 -30 — An Ordinance Establishing a Late Payment Charge for Trash Bills, Second Reading 1. Tom Roach motion to approve Ordinance No. 2004 -30, Russ Evans second, unanimous approval. J. Ordinance No. 2004 -31 – An Ordinance Amending Section 9 -17 of the Greencastle City Code Regarding Department of Waterworks Tap -in Charges, Second Reading I. Motion by Mark Hammer to approve with amendment to reduce 1 /4 size meter by 5400 and amend all other fees proportionately, Tom Roach second, unanimous approval. K. Ordinance No. 2004 -32 – An Ordinance Amending the Greencastle Planning and Zoning Ordinance by Amending the Zonin Text, Second Reading (Special Exception Uses in AG District) — Be IJ" Z3 � 2? 1. Tom Roach motion to approve Ordinance No. 2004 -32, Bob Sedlack second, unanimous approval. L. Ordinance No. 2004 -33 – An Ordinance Amending the Greencastle Planning and Zoning Ordinance by Amending the Zoning Map, First Reading (Rader Property) L Russ Evans motion to approve first reading of Ordinance No. 2004 -33, second by Bob Sedlack, unanimous approval. M. Ordinance No. 2004 -34 – An Ordinance Amending Section 8 -17 of the Greencastle City Code Designating a One -Way Alley, First Reading I. Tom Roach motion to approve first reading of Ordinance No. 2004 -34, Mark Hammer second, unanimous approval. N. Ordinance No. 2004 -35 – An Ordinance Amending Ordinance 1997 -20 Establishing a Special Non- Reverting Capital Fund for the Department of Parks and Recreation, First Reading ® 1. Rod Weinschenk spoke regarding this request. 2. Russ Evans motion to approve first reading, Mark Hammer second, ayes – Russ Evans, Mark Hammer, John Lanie, Bob Sedlack, nays – Tom Roach O. Ordinance No. 2004 -36 – An Ordinance Amending Ordinance 1998 -4 Establishing A Fixed Asset Capitalization Policy, First Reading 1. Mark Hammer motion to approve on first reading, second by John Lanie, unanimous approval. P. Resolution No. 2004 -38 – A Resolution Authorizing a Temporary Loan from the City Hall Non- Reverting Fund to the General Park Fund I. Motion to approve by John Lanie, second by Russ Evans, unanimous approval. Q. Resolution No. 2004 -39 – A Resolution Authorizing Additional Appropriation for Salt/Fire Storage Building. 1. Bob Sedlack motion to approve request, Russ Evans second, unanimous approval. R. Resolution No. 2004 -40 – A Resolution Reimbursing the Greencastle Fire Department I. Motion by Mark Hammer, second by Tom Roach, unanimous approval. V11I. Adjournment A. Motion by Mark Hammer to adjourn at 10:29 pm, second by Russ Evans, unanimous approval. E P "...- `c. ) Nancy A. Mi hael, Mayor 40 ATTEST: Te esa P. Glenn, Clerk Treasurer