HomeMy Public PortalAbout3/11/2003City of Greencastle
City Hall
S One North Locust Street
P.O. Box 607
Greencastle, Indiana 46135
TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2003 7:00 P.M.
GREENCASTLE COMMON COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION
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Pamela S. Jones
Clerk- Treasurer
CITY 14ALL
The Greencastle Common Council met in Regular Session Tuesday, March 11, 2003,
7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Michael called the meeting to Order at 7:09 p.m. On the
Roll Call, the following were found to be present: Councilor Hammer, Councilor Sedlack
Councilor Lieclrty and Councilor Rokicki. Councilor Roach arrived at 7:52.
Clerk- Treasurer Jones away at Clerks Insitute. Minutes taken by Troy Freeman.
Public Petitions and Comment: Lisa Gibson of Main Street passed out memo, and asked
if she could meet with each Councilman.
Debbie from Away Home Shelter passed out budget information, asking if the City of
Greencastle could help out in any way. Debbie stated they are losing United Way
funding;United Way contributed 30% of the budget. Mayor Michael asked, do you not
get Tax funds. No we do not, but 80% of the people at the shelter are Putnam County
people. Councilman Hammer asked are you 2/3 of the way thru the year. Yes we are.
Councilman Hammer asked if she thinks they will have a $28, 000.00 short fall. Yes we
will. Councilman Sedlack stated would like to see the Council talk about funding options.
Councilman Hammer asked when will they here back from the County. They said talk to
you and get back to us. Councilman Hammer stated he would like to see the City and
County work together on this.
Fire Chief Bill Newgent reported his department has been awarded Level 8 Team, the
highest rating for Haz -Mat training.
Police Chief Jim Hendrich stated we are still working on the building. Councilman
Sedlack, What still has to be done? Chief Hendrich stated that stringers for the walls had
been left out of the bid. Mayor Michael asked for completion date. Chief Hendrich stated
two months ago. Councilman Hammer asked are we in budget. Chief Hendrich stated we
are close.
Engineer Morrow Reported we have had one more contractor submit a bill for payment,
from Amyir. It has been sent on to the Bonding Company. Councilman Sedlack asked
what needs to be done to the new Police Station. Glen Morrow stated the siding, trim ,
caulking windows, and work where the two buildings come together, needs some work.
All should be done in two weeks.
Motion to approve minutes from February 11, 2003, Regular Session and February 27,
® 2003, Special Session, without amendments, by Councilman Sedlack. Seconded by
Councilman Rokicki. Vote was unanimous.
Motion to approve City claims made by Councilman Sedlack. Seconded by Councilman
Hammer. Vote was unanimous.
Ordinance 2003 -3 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9 of the Greencastle CityCode
Establishing An Infiltration Policy, second reading. Motion to approve made by
Councilman Hammer. Seconded by Councilman Rokicki. Vote was unanimous.
Request for street closing Sunday, May 18 Motion made by Councilman Sedlack.
Seconded by Councilman Rokicki. Vote was unanimous.
Amendment to Holiday Schedule. To Make May 61h A Floating Holiday. Motion made by
Councilman Rokicki. Seconded by Councilman Sedlack. Vote was unanimous.
Ordinance 2003 -4 An Ordinance Amending Ordinance 1998 -26 An Ordinance
Amending Article 4 of the Greencastle City Code Regarding Construction in Right -Of-
Way Permits, first reading. Motion to approve made by Councilman Roach. Seconded by
Councilman Hammer. Vote was unanimous.
Resolution 2003 -7, A Resolution Recognizing the Accomplishments of the American
® Legon Post 58. Withdrawn, lack of imformation.
Resolution 2003 -8, A Resolution Recognizing the Accomplishments of the Veterans of
Foreign Wars. Withdrawn, lack of imformation.
Resolution 2003 -9, A Resolution Authorizing Temporary Loan of Park Dion- Reverting
Funds (Funding for Maple /Berry park Property Acquisition). With Amendment of $66.00
Reporting Fee. Motion to approve made by Councilman Rokicki. Seconded by
Councilman Hammer. Vote was unanimous.
Motion to adjourn made by Councilman Rokicki at 9:00p.m., Seconded by Councilman
Hammer. Vote was unanimous.
Nancy A. 11 chael, Mayor
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Pamela S. Jones, Clerk asurer
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