Loading...
HomeMy Public PortalAbout4/08/2003City of Greencastle City Hall ® One North Locust Street P.O. Box 607 Greencastle, Indiana 46135 GREENCASTLE COMMON COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION • Pamela S. Jones Clerk- Treasurer TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2003 7:00 P.M. CITY HALL The Greencastle Common Council met in Regular Session Tuesday, April 8, 2003, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Michael called the meeting to Order at 7:11 p.m. On the Roll Call, the following were found to be present: Councilor Roach, Councilor Sedlack, Councilor Liechty and Councilor Rokicki. Councilor Hammer was late, arriving at 8:23p.m. Mayor Michael welcomed students from North Putnam High School Government Class. Public Petitions and Comments Flora Webster, South Indiana Street, questioned animal control issues in the City. Mrs. Webster told the Council that her dog was shot three times in the head and one time in the chest and killed over a two day period. Mrs. Webster asked why the Police Department is not using tranquilizer guns or other means of restraining animals as opposed to shooting them. Mayor Michael stated there have been problems with the dog in the past. Mrs. Webster stated that there was a report of her dog biting someone last December, but it didn't break the skin and her dog was quarantined at the Humane Shelter for the required 10 days. Mrs. Webster stated she has called the police department regarding the shooting of her dog and her phone calls have not been returned. Mayor Michael stated that Assistant Chief Sutherlin did want to talk to Mrs. Webster. Mrs. Webster stated she talked with Assistant Chief Sutherlin, but he didn't know anything about the incident. Police Chief Hendrich stated that last December the dog got loose and bit a person on Berry Street. Mrs. Webster has kept the dog in the house all winter and on this particular day the dog was out on a chain, got loose and tried to attack Officer Sellers. It was an issue of public safety stated Chief Iendrich. Chief Hendrich stated the Humane Society will not take vicious animals because there is no way to handle them. Councilor Roach asked for a copy of the SOG that pertains to shooting animals — guidelines on when it is appropriate, etc. Councilor Roach also asked for the Police Report to include the number of animals taken to the Humane Shelter and the number of animals taken down. Chief Hendrich stated the Police Department follows NACA standards and these have not been approved by either the Board of Works or the City Council. ® Department Reports Fire Chief Newgent requested permission to apply for a DNR Grant for Wild land Fire Equipment. This a $5,000.00 grant with a 50/50 match. The City's match will come out of the Fire Department Budget line of Boots, Foam, Coats. Consensus of Council is to move forward. Street Commissioner Miles stated they will be evaluating trees on Seminary Street. There was a short in the traffic signal at Wood and Washington which has been addressed at this time. Wastewater Superintendent Neese reported that the camera truck has been delivered. Attorney Robertson stated her office has been collecting on past due parking tickets and she has filed one Ordinance Violation. There were no minutes. Noise Ordinance Waivers Relay for Life representative, Keith Brackney, was present to request a Noise Ordinance Waiver for the Relay for Life event scheduled for May 3` and 4" at Blackstock Stadium. This is a 24 hour event held to raise money to fight cancer. Resident Henry Smith stated lie lives on West Walnut Street, five blocks from Blackstock, and they have not been able to sleep for the past two years. Mr. Smith said he admires the effort, but people do need ® to sleep. Mr. Brackney asked that people suffer through one night as this is a worthy cause. Councilor Roach stated he has received more complaints over this event than any other event and he will not support the noise ordinance waiver with the complaints he had the past two years. Councilor Sedlack stated he is a cancer survivor and he admires the event, but does not feel the bands need to play until 3:00 a.m. Mr. Smith suggested alternating the way the speakers face every other year — that way at least one of the surrounding neighborhoods may get some rest. Councilor Roach asked that the phone numbers of all contact persons be given to County Dispatch. Councilor Hammer arrives at this time (8:23 p.m.) Councilor Roach made the motion to waive the Noise Ordinance on amplified music until 1:00 a.m. with the Sunday start up time of 8:00 a.m., seconded by Councilor Rokicki. Vote was unanimous. JC Spring Festival representative Jeff Cochran was present to request a Noise Ordinance Waiver for Thursday, April 17, 2003 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in Bowman Park. Mr. Cochran explained that JC is a Christian Organization on Campus that wants to share with others. Motion to approve the waiver was made by Councilor Roach, seconded by Councilor Hammer. Vote was unanimous. E Phi Delta Theta representative Sam Forster was present to request a Noise Ordinance Waiver for a Little 5 Parry on April 26, 2003 until 1:00 a.m. The party will be held in the basement of the Phi Delta Theta House at 446 Anderson Street. Motion to approve made by Councilor Sedlack, seconded by Councilor Roach. Vote was unanimous. Main Street representative Gary Barcus was present requesting Street closings for the "Fair on the Square" (formerly Heritage Festival), May 16` and 17` Street closings include Indiana Street from Walnut to Washington; Indiana Street from Washington to Franklin and Franklin Street from ONB drive to Jackson Street. Main Street would also like to request permission to have vendor parking and in the old "Dick Brown" lot at Columbia and Indiana Streets, and permission to place a dumpster in that lot also. Main Street is requesting the help of the Street Department in cleaning and barricading the streets. Main Street also requested the Police and Fire Department patrol for routine protection of property and guests. Motion to approve made by Councilor Roach, seconded by Councilor Rokicki. Vote was unanimous. A letter from Greencastle Custom Cycle and Moores Bar & Grill requesting the use of the Vine Street Parking Lot August 30, 2003 from 11:00 a.m. to 1 1:00 p.m. was presented to Council. Councilor Roach asked if they have checked with the Downtown Merchants stating that Saturday is probably one of their busiest days to close that parking lot. Councilor Roach suggested the group possibly ask First Christian Church to use their lot. Motion to table was made by Councilor Roach, seconded by Councilor Sedlack. Vote was unanimous. The Interlocal Agreement between the Putnam County Public Library and the City of Greencastle was distributed at the meeting and read by Mayor Michael. Motion by Councilor Rokicki to send Interlocal Agreement to the Board of Works with a positive recommendation from Council, seconded by Councilor Sedlack. Vote was unanimous. Max Johnson and Debbie Ziegler were present to discuss funding for the Away Home Shelter. Mr. Johnson stated the shelter will have a $28,220.00 shortfall before the end of 2003. Councilor Hammer stated there are thirteen township trustees that have welfare inoney to spend on this, the City is not charged with poor relief, nor do we have a way to fund through our budget process. Councilor Roach stated we can give moral support, but it is not in our mission statement, nor is it our responsibility. Councilor Sedlack stated we should be as generous as we possibly can and take a very close look at all funds; again, this is where we need the Treasurer's report. It seems we are more open to funding the sports park than we are this. Councilor Hammer stated again that the township trustees are charged with poor relief, not the City. It is not that we are not sympathetic, just trying to send them where they can get funding. Councilor Hammer stated that using the additional CAGIT funds we received is just a band aid fix; they need funding for the long term. Mayor Michael stated a meeting needs to be held that includes the trustees and county officials. Mayor Michael, Councilor Sedlack and Councilor Rokicki will set up a ® meeting with county officials to discuss. Ordinance 2003 -4, An Ordinance Amending Ordinance 1998 -26 An Ordinance Amending Article 4 of the Greencastle City Code Regarding Construction in the Right - of -Way Permits, second reading. Motion to approve made by Councilor Roach, seconded by Councilor Hammer. Vote was unanimous. Ordinance 2003 -5, An Ordinance Amending Ordinance 1997 -7 Regarding Adult Bookstore /Business Regulation, first reading. Mayor Michael stated this section of the code has been repealed and this Ordinance was written to fit the new Zoning Ordinance. Mayor Michael read the Ordinance. Motion to approve made by Councilor Hammer, seconded by Councilor Sedlack. Vote was unanimous. Ordinance 2003 -6, An Ordinance Amending the Greencastle Planning and Zoning Ordinance by Amending the Zoning Map, first reading. This Ordinance will rezone the property located at 315 Hanna Street from TN zone to UN zone. Jim Daugherty, DePauw University, displayed pictures of the new Rector Village. Councilor Roach stated this is better than what we have, but is it adequate? Councilor Liechty stated he would have to see where the parking is going to be located prior to approval. Councilor Sedlack stated that 315 Hanna Street is already a parking lot, there are two cars parked in the yard. Councilor Sedlack stated that the University DOGS have authority over out -in -town students and does not feel like the University is being a good neighbor. Councilor Sedlack stated he would vote against the Ordinance. Attorney Robertson stated that Councilor Sedlack should abstain due to pecuniary interest. Councilor Sedlack stated he would roll the dice and vote against this one. Motion to table made by Councilor Roach, seconded by Councilor Hammer. Vote was unanimous. Resolution 2003 -10, A Resolution Authorizing Additional Appropriation, was read by Mayor Michael. Motion to approve made by Councilor Rokicki, seconded by Councilor Hammer. Vote was unanimous. Resolution 2003 -11, A Resolution Authorizing Transfer of Appropriation in the 2003 Budget for the City of Greencastle, was read by Mayor Michael. Motion to approve made by Councilor Roach, seconded by Councilor Liechty. Vote was unanimous. Resolution 2003 -12, A Resolution Authorizing Appropriation of Reimbursement, was read by Mayor Michael. Motion to approve made by Councilor Roach, seconded by Councilor Rokicki. Resolution 2003 -13, A Resolution Authorizing Temporary Loan of Forest Hill Cemetery Ground Improvement Funds (Funding for Dixie Chopper Mower), was read by Mayor Michael. Motion to approve made by Councilor Roach, seconded by Councilor Hammer. Vote was unanimous. ® Resolution 2003 -14, Resolution Electing To Enlarge Participation in the Public Employees' Retirement Fund. Motion to approve made by Councilor Roach, seconded by COLmCllor Hammer. Vote was unanimous. Resolution 2003 -15, A Resolution Authorizing Temporary Loan for City of Greencastle General Fund, was read by Mayor Michael. Motion to approve made by Councilor Roach, seconded by Councilor Rokicki. Councilor Roach stated we need an open budget so department heads can spend their budgets. Vote was unanimous. Motion to adjourn at 10:17 p.m. made Roach. Vote was unanimous. M by Councilor Rokicki, seconded by Councilor a -4,, q a, Nancy A. M'c ael, Mayor Pamela S. Jones, 11