HomeMy Public PortalAbout5/13/2003City of Greencastle
City Hall
• One North Locust Street
P.O. Box 607
Greencastle, Indiana 46135
Pamela S. Jones
Clerk - Treasurer
GREENCASTLE COMMON COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2003 7:00 P.M.
CITY HALL
The Greencastle Common Council met in Regular Session Tuesday, May 13, 2003, 7:00
p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Michael called the meeting to Order at 7:05 p.m. On the Roll
Call, the following were found to be present: Councilor Roach, Councilor Hammer,
Councilor Sedlack, Councilor Liechty and Councilor Rokicki.
Public Petitions and Comments
Randy List, representative for the Humane Society of Putnam County, addressed the
Council regarding comments made at the April Council meeting and stated that the Board
decided to do this at a public meeting since the comments were made at a public meeting.
Mr. List stated that the HSPC does not advocate shooting animals when there are other
means available. The FISPC is a receiving agency ONLY. HSPC does accept vicious
animals and will continue to receive vicious animals, but officers MUST complete
e paperwork. A vicious dog was left without paperwork and one of the HSPC employees
was bitten by the animal. Mr. List continued that Dispatcher Sean Little called the IISPC
and told Barbara Timm, Executive Director, not to call 911 or the sheriff's department
regarding stray dogs or the out come would not be fruitful — they would be shot.
Mayor Michael stated that she was not aware that there was a problem and stated that she
has not heard anything from any of the Board members. Councilor Hammer stated he
would like for the Chief to respond. Councilor Roach stated that there is a situation that
needs to be rectified. Chief Hendrich stated there are two issues that need to be rectified
and some misinformation - a meeting is needed to clear the air.
Mayor Michael then stated that she and Chief Hendrich sat down with one of the
"former" HSPC board members (this person is still a member of the HSPC Board) and
the Mayor assumed that conversation was taken back to the HSPC. Mr. List stated that
information was not brought back to the Board.
Chief Hendrich stated that the mission statements of animal control and HSPC do not
coincide.
Councilor Hammer asked Chief Flendrich if it is policy to shoot animals. Chief Hendrich
stated that it is not unless they try to bite or become a threat — Public Safety is an issue.
Councilor Rokicki asked if HSPC members were going to talk to the County Officials
also as this is a much broader issue.
Mr. List passed out a letter and information regarding these issues which will be attached
and become a part of the minutes.
• Department Reports
Additions to Department Reports as follows:
Fire Chief Newgent stated his department is working on training.
Councilor Roach stated that he had asked that the Animal Control information be
included in the monthly report and it is not there. Chief Hendrich stated he sent that
information by e -mail. Councilor Roach asked again that it be included in the Police
Report.
Mayor Michael reported the Old Industrial Park Agreement has been replaced with a
"Community Facilities" Agreement.
Councilor Sedlack asked if the Council would get an updated sidewalk list. Mayor
Michael replied that they would and further stated they are working with Dash
Construction and Spiker Excavating on sidewalks that will be completed this summer.
CT Jones reminded Mayor Michael that the encumbered monies had to be spent on the
list that was encumbered.
Councilor Roach asked if asphalt bids had been let yet. Engineer Morrow stated he is
still working on the specs. Mayor Michael stated stripping will be included with the
asphalt bids this year. Councilor Sedlack thanked Engineer Morrow for all the work he
does.
Councilor Sedlack questioned Planner VonTress about why two of the items for DePauw
were tabled at the BZA meeting. Planner VonTress stated they were withdrawn at the
May meeting because the City needed to look at parking overall and according to our
Ordinance they do have enough parking.
Councilor Sedlack questioned moving a billboard from one side of town to another and
asked if there is a provision for moving the billboard. Mayor Michael stated the BZA
granted a variance to move the sign — according to our current Ordinance no billboards
are allowed.
Street Commissioner Miles stated that the list of trees on East Seminary Street has been
evaluated. Street Commissioner Miles expressed how important it is to inspect trees and
stated on May 5, 2003 at 2:48 a.m. a tree on Walnut Street fell into the street and onto a
vehicle. The tree appeared to be healthy with a full crown of leaves, etc. The problem
was in the root system — there was not enough space for the roots between the curb and
sidewalk.
Councilor Sedlack stated he walked East Seminary with Street Commissioner Miles and
arborist Bill Lee and was very impressed with their knowledge and stated they received a
variety of responses regarding trees in the area. Street Commissioner Miles stated this
project will be done in stages with the worst coming down and those that can be pruned
and saved will be pruned and saved. Councilor Sedlack stated that this is not an
execution list. Street Commissioner Miles stated that it is not.
Councilor Sedlack asked if there will be another brush pick up since the last storm.
Street Commissioner Miles stated they will start Monday with one week of brush pick up
running on the same schedule as the trash trucks.
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® Street Commissioner Miles addressed the Council regarding moving some of the lease
monies around to purchase another truck. Interest rates for the two leases we received for
the street department trucks were very low — 1.97% for three years and 2.43% for five
years. CT Jones stated payments are such that we could transfer funds around for another
lease payment. Council instructed CT Jones to prepare the resolution for transfer.
Cemetery Superintendent Robinson reported to Council the Cemetery Board has
approved the purchase of a mini excavator. This will be paid for out of Cemetery Ground
Improvement Funds.
Park Director Weinschenk submitted his report at the meeting and briefly went over
programs that are available through the Park Department.
Wastewater Superintendent Mike Neese stated the Jackson Street Lift Station overflowed
on Sunday and has been reported to IDEM.
Motion to approve minutes from March 11, 2003, Regular Session; April 8, 2003,
Regular Session and April 29, 2003, Special Session was made by Councilor Sedlack
with the following corrections: March 11, 2003 and April 8, 2003 Regular Meetings, all
department heads gave reports, seconded by Councilor Rokicki. Vote was unanimous.
Motion to approve City claims as presented was made by Councilor Liechty, seconded by
® Councilor Hammer. Vote was unanimous. Councilor Liechty stated he likes the new
docket.
Greencastle Chamber of Commerce President John Parmley gave a presentation on a
Marketing Project that will develop a plan to market Greencastle. Mr. Parmley stated this
is a PLAN not a study. Mr. Parmley will present more detail at the next Council meeting.
Lisa Eaton, Greencastle Custom Cycle, was present to request the closing of Vine Street
Parking lot on September 6, 2003 at 4:00 p.m. to gather after a benefit ride, and a Noise
Ordinance Waiver for bands to play until 11:00 p.m. Ms. Eaton stated that businesses
have been notified. The bikes are scheduled to return to the parking lot between 5:00 and
5:30 p.m. with a bike show and bands beginning around 6:00 p.m. Ms. Eaton stated that
Greencastle Custom Cycle will make sure the lot is be cleaned up after the event. Motion
to approve the closing of Vine Street parking lot at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, September 6,
2003 and Noise Ordinance Waiver until 11:00 p.m. was made by Councilor Hammer,
seconded by Councilor Rokicki. Vote was unanimous.
Floyd Anderson, President Rolling Thunder Chapter 4, was present to request closing
Indiana Street between Franklin Street and Washington Street from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30
a.m., May 22, 2003 to accommodate vehicles for the annual "Ride to the Wall ". Motion
to approve made by Councilor Rokicki, seconded by Councilor Roach. Vote was
unanimous.
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Putnam County Bicentennial Presentation was given by Lee Stewart. Mr. Stewart stated
® that a 10' x 27' stage and new steps are to be constructed on the north side of the
courthouse and should be completed by July 4, 2005. No taxpayer money will be used
for this project.
DePauw University Student Policy Analysis Research Presentation on Non - Sewage
Meters was presented to the Council. This was a feasibility study of non - metered
sewage. A PowerPoint presentation was given that discussed the current policy,
problems with the current policy, goals and objectives, criteria, methods, survey results
and conclusions. Some of the problems listed included complaints about the current
system, recognition that some charges are not reflective of actual use, concerns about
financial integrity of the system and shortfalls that could occur, concern about sewage
rates and there fact that there is no formal complaint process which limits the information
regarding complaints.
Four options were given: Keep the current method; add second meter for seasonal
waterings; seasonal pricing system and a rebate system for businesses.
The criteria used information for fiscal soundness; who will benefit — winners and losers;
perception of fairness; accuracy and political feasibility.
The students spoke with the Mayor, Water Superintendent Dale, Wastewater
Superintendent Neese, researched Board of Works minutes and the Banner Graphic to get
information. They also conducted telephone and face -to -face surveys. The results of the
residential survey showed that approximately 50% of the customers are dissatisfied with
pricing as is today, 20 % are somewhat satisfied and 40% don't understand. Most
® preferred seasonal pricing with some saying a second meter would be nice, but most were
unwilling to pay for a second meter. Business surveys showed the following results:
42.1% show some level of satisfaction; 30% were middle ground; and 15.8% don't like
the current system at all. Seventy percent of businesses like the second meter system, but
were also unwilling to pay for the second meter and 63.2% of the businesses want a
rebate of some kind.
In conclusion, the students recommended seasonal pricing stating it is the most fiscally
responsible, most fair and politically feasible decision.
Park Director Rod Weinschenk stated he is working with Big Walnut Sports Park and the
County to secure funding for the City to take over Big Walnut Sports Park.
Resolution 2003 -23, A Resolution Amending the Capital Improvement Plan for the
County Economic Development Income Tax (EDIT)(RE: Main Street Funding) was
moved to be discussed at this time. Mayor Michael read the Resolution. Executive
Director Lisa Gibson stated the letter she submitted requested $10,000.00, not $7,500.00.
Mayor Michael stated that the City will also be asked to contribute $10,000.00 to the
Market Analysis. Motion to approve Resolution 2003 -23 with the 2003 amount for Main
Street to be $10,000.00 instead of $7,500.00 was made by Councilor Sedlack, seconded
by Councilor Rokicki. Vote was unanimous.
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® Ordinance 2003 -5, An Ordinance Amending Ordinance 1997 -7 Regarding Adult
Bookstore /Business Regulations, second reading. Motion to approve made by Councilor
Hammer, seconded by Councilor Roach. Vote was unanimous.
Ordinance 2003 -6, An Ordinance Amending Greencastle Plan and Zoning Ordinance by
Amending the Zoning Map (315 Hanna Street — Tabled April 9, 2003), first reading.
Councilor Hammer made the motion to remove this Ordinance from the table, seconded
by Councilor Rokicki. Vote was unanimous.
Richard Speller, DePauw University, passed out "DePauw University Six Year Summary
of Community Contributions" (which has been attached and made a part of these
minutes) to Councilmembers and stated he is here to dispel misunderstandings that were
raised at the April meeting. Mr. Speller stated there were three issues at the April
Council meeting that need to be addressed:
1. Appearance of 315 Hanna Street. This property is not currently owned by
DePauw, although, DePauw is purchasing this property to "square off' the
property for the parking lot at Rector Village. DePauw cannot go onto
someone else's property and make changes. Mr. Speller told the Council
that there will be one more year of `out -in -town' living then all DePauw
students will be housed on campus.
2. Parking — on campus and at Walden Inn. Mr. Speller explained to Council
that DePauw does not own Walden Inn. Walden Inn made the
commitment to use a shuttle, not DePauw. Councilor Hammer asked
what criteria Walden Inn uses to determine if a shuttle is needed or not.
® Mr. Speller stated they are still working on that. Councilor Sedlack and
Councilor Lieehty stated they are very disappointed and frustrated with the
way DePauw handles parking and other issues.
3. Property Taxes — Mr. Speller stated that the property at 315 Hanna Street
generates approximately $826.00 per year in taxes — the City's portion
would be about one -fourth of that. Mr. Speller further stated that DePauw
does pay property tax on property that is used as rental property for
faculty, etc. Mr. Speller went on to say that DePauw has contributed
approximately $440,000.00 to the City over the past six years.
Councilor Rokicki stated that Rector Village is going to be built whether we rezone this
or not. If we do not rezone we push those cars out into the neighborhoods for them to
contend with. Councilor Sedlack stated that the University CAN mandate parking in
other lots. Councilor Sedlack stated he is voting against this Ordinance because DePauw
does not need more parking spaces; there are a total of 2,119 spaces, only 1816 permits
have been issued which leaves an excess of 303 parking spaces. At this point Attorney
Robertson advised Councilor Sedlack to abstain from voting due to pecuniary interest he
would have by working at DePauw. Councilor Sedlack stated he is voting against and if
there is a conflict he doesn't know where it is. When logic and the law conflict,
Councilor Sedlack stated, he will go with logic.
After more discussion, Councilor Rokicki made the motion to approve Ordinance 2003 -6,
seconded by Councilor Hammer. Roll Call vote as follows:
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® HUMANE SOCIETY of PUTNAM COUNTY
P.O. Box 444
Greencastle IN 46135
765- 653 -5739 Date: Tuesday, May 13, 2003
Dear Mayor, Council Members And Police Department,
The board of the Humane Society of Putnam County felt it was important to address our policies in light of recent
statements made at the April 2003 City Council meeting and also from conversations with the 911 dispatcher.
At your April council meeting you were addressing a situation where a dog was shot by the police department. We are
not writing this letter in protest or to question why this action had to be taken. We know that our local police
department tries to handle those situations as humanely as possible and we thank them for that. However we do not
advocate shooting dogs where other avenues are available.
The reason for this letter is to inform the Council that the Humane Society is a receiving agency only and our policies
concerning vicious animals. In the April meeting, Police Chief Jim Hendrich made the statement that the Humane
Society does not except vicious animals. This simply is not true. We have always accepted vicious animals, and have
no plan to change that policy in the future.
We do however need for the police department to properly fill out our forms when dropping off an animal. In March
the police department did not properly report that an animal was vicious, and unfortunately one of our staff members at
the Humane Shelter was bitten.
On April 4, 2003 Putnam County Dispatcher, Sean Little called the Humane Shelter and spoke with Barbara Timm, the
shelter director. Mr. Little called to inform the Humane Society that they were NOT to tell people to call Animal
Control or the sheriff's department for animal control problems. He stated that they would only handle vicious dog
complaints. Mr. Little went on to say that if 911 receives calls regarding dog problems they will not come to a fruitful
end, they would be shot. When Barbara Timm asked about the Animal Control job description, Mr. Little responded
that they did not care what that was, this is the way they are going to handle things. Mr. Little finished by saying that
the city/county council had denied the county money for animal control repeatedly, and that dog tax money was going
to reimburse people for animal injuries, but not for animal control.
Also attached to this letter is a copy of a letter which Humane Society President, Cathy Monaco received from David
Costin, Putnam County 911 Director. Ms. Monaco had asked for information about the conversation Mr. Little had
with Barbara Timm on April 4, 2003. As you can see, Mr. Costin does not address the conversation between the two,
but instead the policy of the police department for handling vicious dogs.
I'm sure that the City Council does not need to be reminded that Ordinance 2000 -18 that was signed by the council on
August 8, 2000, addresses all these concerns. Also attached is Indiana Code IC36- 8 -3 -18, that talks about the city's
responsibilities involving the position of "Humane Officers."
I hope this helps to clear up some of the misunderstandings between the Humane Society and the City of Greencastle.
If anyone on the council, the mayor, or the police department would like to sit down with our board or staff, we would
welcome the opportunity to improve the understanding and working relationship.
We appreciate the work that the police department does handling the animal problem in Greencastle and hope that we
can continue to work hand in hand for years to come.
® Sincerely,
Board of Directors
Cathy Monaco, Pamm Jones, David Greenburg, Jenni Rattray, Sid Tongret, Don Brattam, Joanne Cole, Troy Freeman,
Carol Hamm, Randy List. Ed Lattanzio, Richard Lyon, and Barbara Timm, Executive Director.
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Ms. Cathy Monaco
April 29, 2003
PI?TNAM COUNTY 911
PUTNAM COUNTY COURTHOUSE #20
1 W WASHINGTON ST
GREENCASTLE IN 46135
PHONE: (765) 653 -5115 or (765) 795 -4791
FAX. (765) 653 -5117
deostinAccrtc.com
Re: Dog Calls in the City of Creencastle
Cathy:
At your request I am writing this letter. It is my understanding that the Putnam
® County Humane Society will not accept vicious dogs. Given this recourse, and from
information relayed to me by my dispatchers, the Creencastle Police Department is left with
no other recourse than to euthanize such animals when encountered in the corporate limits of
Greencastle. The methods used are always a firearm. It is my understanding that the City
of Greencastle does not presently have the funds to provide for a dog catcher andlor animal
shelter.
Res fully
David C. Costin
Putnam County 911 Director
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ORDINANCE 2000 -18
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND REPLACING
ARTICLE 3 OF TIIE GREENCASTLE CITY CODE
BE IT ORDAINED AND ADOPTED by the Common Council of the City of
Greencastle, Indiana, that Article 3 of the Greencastle City Code, is hereby replaced in its
entirety. (See attached Article 3.)
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED that the Common Council approve the
Ordinance Amending and Replacing Article 3 of the Greencastle City Code.
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENCAS
Toni Roach
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_ P/�SSED ADOPTED by the Common Council of the City of Greencastle, Indiana
this ay of 2000.
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Approved and signed by me this P of 2000, at q_X0 o'clock p.m.
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Pamela S. Jones, 'te reasurer
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ARTICLE 3. ANIMAI, CARE AND CONTROL
See. 6 -20 Definitions.
® a. Animal means any live vertebrate creature, domestic or wild.
b. Animal shelter means any facility operated by a humane society or municipal agency,
or its authorized agents, for the purpose of impounding or caring for animals held under the
authority of this Chapter or state law.
c. Kennel means any premises wherein any person engages in the business of boarding,
breeding, buying, letting for hire, training for a fee, or selling cats and dogs.
d. Owner means any person, partnership, or corporation owning, keeping or harboring
one (1) or more animals. An animal shall be deemed harbored if it is fed or sheltered for three
(3) or more consecutive days.
e. Pct means any animal kept for pleasure and not denied by state law or by this Code or
any ordinance of the City of Greencastle.
f. Public nuisance means any animal that;
1. runs at large;
2. attacks other animals;
3. molests passersby or passing vehicles;
® 4. barks, whines, or howls in an excessive, continuous, or untimely fashion;
5. damages private or public property;
6. nuns at large while in heat; or
7, trespasses on school grounds.
g. Restrained animal means any animal:
1. secured by a leash or led or under the control of a responsible person and obedient
to the person's commands; or
2. within the real property limits of its owner.
h. Vicious animal means an animal that constitutes a physical threat to human beings or
other animals.
i. Wild animal means an animal whose species usually:
1. lives in the wild; or
2. is not domesticated.
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Sec. 6 -21 Duty to Control or Restrain Animals.'
® a. No person shall allow any cattle, sheep, swine, fowl, dogs, cats, or other domestic
animals to run at large in the City,
b. Every owner shall exercise proper care and control of hlsAleI animals to prevent them
from becoming a public nuisance.
c. Every female dog or cat in heat shall be confined in a building or secure enclosure in
such a manner that such female dog or cat cannot come into contact with another animal other
than for supervised and planned breeding,
d. No animals shall be allowed on any lot, other than a domesticated animal no larger
than the largest of the registered dog breeds, and no more than two (2) animals may be kept
outside of the dwelling, whether in a pet house or otherwise.
c. The City shall not be responsible for catching or disposing of wild animals.
Sec. 6 -22 Impoundment and Disposition of Unrestrained Dogs and Nuisance Animals.
a. Unrestrained dogs and nuisance animals shall be taken by the humane officer or other
City police officer and impounded in an animal shelter and there confined in a humane manner.
b. If by a license tag or other means the owner of an impounded animal can be identified,
the humane officer shall immediately upon impoundment notify the owner by telephone or
certified mail.
c. After an animal ltas been held unredeemed at the animal shelter for a period of three
® (3) days, it may be disposed of by the animal shelter in accordance with its policies and
procedures and as permitted by law.
d. An owner may redeem his/her animal upon showing of proof of vaccination or
prepayment of vaccination at the humane shelter. Animals impounded under any section of this
Article shall be released only upon approval of, and at the sole discretion of the Humane Officer,
upon his/her determination that the animal is not a health or safety threat.
See. 6 -23 Liability of Owner for Animal Found at Large.
a, in addition to or in lieu of impounding an animal fotmd at large, the humane officer or
a City police officer may issue to the known owner of such animal a notice of ordinance
violation.
b. The notice of violation shall impose upon the owner a penalty of fifty dollars ($50.00)
for the first violation. The fine for any subsequent violation occurring within the same calendar
year shall be one hundred dollars ($100.00), which is to be paid to the Clerk - Treasurer of the
City within forty-eight (48) hours in full satisfaction of the assessed penalty.
c. The owner shall be responsible Cor repaying the City for any boarding or other fees
charged by the animal shelter.
® 9 I.C., § 15- 2.1 -21 -8, addresses recklessly permitting a domestic animal to run at large,
d. In addition to the above, the owner shall be responsible for any court costs and
attorneys fees associated with collection of the above amounts.
® See. 6 -24 Confinement or Muzzling Dogs upon Order of County'3oard of Health.
a, Whenever the Putnam County Board of Health determines that there is danger of the
existence or spread of hydrophobia within or near the City, it may issue an order requiring any
Person ownng, possessing, or having the care and control of any dog either to confine or to
muzzle such animal for a term of not less than thixty (30) nor more than sixty (60) days after the
date of such order.
b. The order of the Putnam County Board of Health shall be published in one (1) issue of
a daily newspaper published in the City or a printed copy thereof shall be posted in at least three
(3) public places in the City.
c. Any person subject to the order of the Putnam County .Board of Health shall, during
the period of time specified therein:
thereby; or 1. confine such animal so as to prevent it from biting arty other animal or being bitten
2, securely and effectually muzzle it in such manner as to make it impossible for the
animal to bite any person or any other animal.
d. No muzzle is lawful unless it is of such form, material, and strength ans so attached
and fastened as to effectually prevent an animal from biting.
e. Any dog that is found running at large within the City without a muzzle during the
time specified in the order of the Putnam County Board of Health is declared to be a nuisance.
® f. Upon the issuance and publication of the order of the Putnam County Board of 14calth
and after the expiration of twenty-four (24) hours from such publication, the law enforcement
authorities shall kill any dog running at large within the City during the time specified in such
order unless it is securely and effectually muzzled as required by this Section.
See. 6 -25 Control and Disposition of Vicious Animals.t
a. No person shall keep or permit any vicious animal within the City unless the animal is
secured by a chain on his premises or is muzzled to prevent the animal from biting.
b. Any dog that has bitten or attacked any person or other animal shall be considered
vicious and shall be impounded for a period of ten (1.0) days or so long as the Putnam County
Board of Health may otherwise determine. In lieu of impounding the dog at the animal shelter,
the owner, at his expense, may provide for such dog to be delivered by the humane officer to a
commercial kennel operated by a licensed veterinarian for such period. After such period, the
animal shall be released or disposed of as the humane ofticcr shall direct.
c. Any unmuzzled animal that is found running at Large and is believed to be vicious may
be destroyed by law enforcement authorities.
10 I_C,, § 15- 2.1 -6 -1, etseq., addresses Rabies quay mine procedures and health care requirements,
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See. 6 -26 Loud Animals that Disturb the Peace Prohibited.
® No persons shall keep within the City any anunal that by loud and frequent barking,
howling, yelping, or other animal noises disturbs the peace and quiet or annoys any citizens.
See. 6 -27 Name Tags for Dogs Required.
No owner or person having custody of any dog shall allow such dog to be on the streets
or other public places or upon the lands of others in the City unless such dog is wearing a name
tag that gives the name and address of the owner or person having custody of such dog.
See. 6 -28 ,Keeping of Wild or Vicious Animals for Display or Exhibition Prohibited.
No person shall keep or permit to be kept on his/her premises a wild or vicious animal for
display or for exhibition purposes. This prolubition shall not be construed to apply to zoological
parks, performing animal exhibitions, or circuses.
Sec. 6-29 Treatment and Care of Animals.
a. No owner or person responsible shall fail to provide his animals with sufficient good
and wholesome food and water, proper shelter and protection from the weather, veterinary care
when needed to prevent suffering, and humane care and treatment.
b. No person slmall beat, treat cruelly, torment, overload, overwork, or otherwise abuse an
animal, or cause, instigate, or permit any dogfight, cockfight, or other combat between animals
or between animals and humans.
c. No owner of an animal shall abandon an animal..
® d. No person shall knowingly expose any known poisonous substance, whether mixed
with food or not, so that the substance is liable to be eaten by any animal; however, it is not
unlawful for a person to expose on his/her own property common rat poison mixed only with
vegetable substance,
Sec. 6-30 Removal of Animal Waste by Owner of Animal.
The owner of every animal shall be responsible for the removal of any excreta deposited
by the animal on public walks, recreation areas, or private property.
See. 6 -31 Removal and Disposition of Dead Animals.
a. Any person who becomes apprized of the death of any animal owned by him within
the City shall, within six (6) hours thereafter, cause the animal to be removed and buried or
disposed of so as not to becoine a nuisance.
b. When such animal is killed by any person other than its owner and the person who
killed it is known, the owner shall not be compelled to remove the animal, and the animal shall
be removed by the person who killed it.
Sec. 6 -32 Restrictions on the Operation of KenncLs, Stables, and Other Animal Pens and
Shelters.
No person shall keep within the City any pig sty, kennel, stable, or other animal pen or
® shelter in such a manner as to create or cause any offensive or noxious smell or condition or
maintain or use any such arumal pen or shelter constructed in such manner as to permit the
contents of filth therein to run or wash upon the premises owned or occupied by another or upon
any street or other public place.
Sec. 6 -33 Restriction on the Sale of Young Animals.
a. No person shall sell or offer for sale, raffle, offer or give as a prize, premium, or
advertising device, or display in any store, shop, carnival, or other place any chick, duckling,
gosling, or rabbit that has been dyed or otherwise colored artificially.
b. No person shall sell or offer for sale, raffle, or offer or give as a prize, premium, or
advertising device, or display in any store, shop, carnival, or advertising device any chicks,
ducklings, or goslings younger than four (4) weeks of age in quantities of less than twelve (12)
birds to each individual person.
c. All stores, shops, vendors, and others offering chicks, ducklings, or goslings for sale
shall provide and operate brooders or other heating devices that may be necessary to maintain the
chicks, ducklings, or goslings in good health and shall keep adequate food and water available to
the birds at all times.
d. No person shall raffle or offer or give as a prize, premium, or advertising device any
live vertebrate animal.
e. This section does not prohibit the lawful sale of animals where proper precautions are
nrnde for the health and safety of the animals and the sale is conducted in such a manner so as not
to create a public nuisance.
Sec. 6 -34 Restrictions on Time when Livestock or Poultry May be Kept in a Sales Barn.
Any owner or operator of any sales barn within the City shall not keep wiUrin the sales
barn any livestock or poultry before 6:00 a.m. or later than 11:00 p.m. of the day on which such
animals are delivered at the sales barn; however, when weather conditions are such that to
remove the livestock or poultry would be dangerous to the lives of such animals, the animals
may remain in the sales barn until the weather permits their removal.
See. 6 -35 Violations and Penalties.
Any person who violates any provision of the Chapter commits a Class C ordinance
violation and shall be fined not less than fifty dollars ($50.00). Each day that a violation
continues shall be deemed a separate violation and shall carry a $50.00 tine unless specifically
stated otherwise herein.
Sec. 6 -36 through See. 6 -39 Reserved for Future Use.
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IC 36- 8 -3 -18
Sec. 18. A humane officer shall be appointed in even city from among the members of the police
department. The humane officer shall detect and arrest persons violating humane statutes. He is entitled to
® the same pa }• as other police officers of the city and is subject to the control and discipline of the police
department. If there is an incorporated humane society in the city, the humane officer shall attend the
stated and special meetings of the society and shall report to it. at least once a month, on all matters
relating to his duties under law for the previous month. If a humane statute or ordinance has. to his
knowledge, been violated he shall, if directed by the president of the humane society. file his affida%its
before a court charging the person violating the law with the violation.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC. 52. IC 15- 2.1 -6 -10
Sec. 10. (a) It is the duty of all police officers to impound or destroy an animal found running at large:
(1) during a quarantine ordered under section 1 of this chapter: or
(2) that is the subject of an order of confinement under section 11 of this chapter.
(b) A police officer or other authorized individual shall impound an animal that is subject to quarantine
or confinement under this chapter if a statement is prodded to the officer or authorized individual that
states that the animal has broken quarantine or confinement. The statement must be:
(1) in writing;
(2) given under oath;
(3) signed by at least two (2) individuals; and
(4) must include the name and address of the owner or suspected owner of the animal if known.
(c) When possible, the authorized individual or agency contacted under this section shall give written
notice to the owner or suspected owner of the animal before destroying and upon impounding that animal.
(d) All costs incurred by a local government relating to the impoundment of an animal under subsection
(b) shall be paid by the owner of the animal'
As addedIC 35- 46 -3-6
® Sec. 6. (a) Ais section does not apply to a violation of section 1 of this chapter.
(b) Any law enforcement officer or any other person having authority to impound animals who has
probable cause to believe there has been a violation of this chapter or IC 15- 5 -12 -3 may take custody of
the animal involved
(c) The animal shall be properly cared for pending disposition of charges under this chapter or IC 15 -5-
12.
(d) If the owner requests, the court having jurisdiction of crinthial charges filed under this chapter or
IC 15 -5 -12 shall hold a hearing to determine whetter probable cause exists to believe that a violation of
this chapter or IC 15 -5 -12 has occurred. If the court determines that probable cause does not exist, the
court shall order the animal returned to its owner.
(e) This subsection applies only to livestock animals. Whenever charges are filed under this chapter, the
court shall appoint the state veterinarian under IC 15- 2.1 -2 -50 or the state veterinarian's designee to:
(1) investigate the condition of the animal and the circumstances relating to the animal's condition;
and
(2) make a recommendation to the court under subsection (f) regarding the confiscation of the
animal.
(f) The state veterinarian or the state veterinarian's designee who is appointed under subsection (e) shall
do the following:
(1) Make a recommendation to the court contenting whether
confiscation is necessary to protect the safe" and well -being of the animal.
(2) If confiscation is reconntended under subdivision (1). recotrunend a manner for handling the
confiscation and disposition of the animal that is in the best interests of the animal.
The state veterinarian or the state veterinarian's designee who submits a recommendation under this
subsection shall articulate to the court the reasons supporting the recommendation.
(g) The court:
® (1) shall give substantial weight to; and
DePauw University
Six Year Summary of Community Contributions
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DePauw University
Summary of Community Contributions
DePauw University has donated more than $1.26 million in money, materials and services to the citizens of Putnam County
over the past six years.
• Of the total $1.26 million, $440,000 has gone directly to the city of Greencastle.
Homes taken or scheduled to be taken from the property tax rolls because of the University's building projects will result in
$271,000 in lost taxes to Putnam County over six years.
• That amount represents 21.5% of the donations DePauw has made to the community.
■ Homes taken from the property tax rolls because of the University's building projects have resulted in $65,000 in lost taxes to
the city of Greencastle.
That amount represents 5.1 % of the donations DePauw has made to the community.
• Donations DePauw has made include:
o $134,000 to the Greencastle Fire Department
o $305,000 for storm sewer extensions, curbs, and sidewalks, work the city typically does and pays for.
o $121,000 direct subsidy to The Children's Center, a community day care center on Crown Street.
o Twenty -four local students benefited this school year by taking courses through the Alpha Program, and DePauw
discounted its tuition to those students by 93.4 %, a benefit to the community totaling $63,000. Over the past six years
about 250 local students participated in the Alpha Program for total scholarship benefits of over $574,000.
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In the past 18 months, DePauw's Community Technology Enhancement Program has donated 93 computers, 22
printers, and 9 monitors with a market value of over $10,000 to individuals and charitable organizations in Greencastle
and Putnam County.
■ Taxes paid over six years by DePauw University on rental properties total $181,000.
• Property and sales taxes paid by the Walden Inn, which was largely financed by DePauw, amounted to $841,000 over the six -
year period, or about $140,000 annually.
Following the recent $5.25 million expansion of the Walden Inn, which was financed by the University, the community can
expect marked increases in Walden Inn sales and innkeeper taxes from the increased economic activity and in property taxes
from reassessment of the improved property.
• Summary of Benefits from Contributions and Taxes
Six years of DePauw University contributions
$1,268,000
Six years of taxes paid by DePauw University
181,000
Six years of taxes paid by Walden Inn (before reassessment and expansion)
841,000
Total contributions and taxes paid
$2,290,000
Less six years of taxes lost to removal of DePauw properties from tax rolls
(271,000)
Net gain to community from contributions and taxes paid
2 019 000
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DEPAUW UNIVERSITY
SIX YEAR SUMMARY OF COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTIONS
To City of Greencastle:
Catering, Printing, & Physical Plant Services
Curbs, Sidewalks, & Sewer Extensions
Fire Department Equipment
Total -City of Greencastle
To Other Community Organizations:
4 -H Auction
4th of July Celebration
Chamber of Commerce
Civic League
Development Center
Family Support Services
Greencastle School Peace Initiative
Jaycees Park
Main Street Greencastle
Putnam County Emergency Management
Putnam County Foundation
Putnam County Leadership Foundation
Relay for Life
The Children's Center
United Way
Total -Other Organizations
Other Community Contributions:
Alpha Program - Discounted Tuition
Computer donations
Total -Other Community Contributions
Total Community Contributions
TO DATE
1997 -98 1998 -99 1999 -00 2000 -01 2001 -02 2002 -03 TOTALS
$ 311 $ 117 $ 428
29,401 $ 125,092 $ 151,000 305,493
25,000 98,000 10,750 133,750
$ 25,311 $ 29,518 $ 125,092 $ 98,000 $ 10,750 $ 151,000 $ 439,671
$ 82,500 $ 92,070 $ 81,648 $ 70,950 $ 113,275 $ 133,875 $ 574,318
1,325 8,750 10,075
$ 82,500 $ 92,070 $ 81,648 $ 70,950 $ 114,600 $ 142,625 $ 584,393
$ 114,313 $ 144,505 $ 219,327 $ 191,785 $ 159,937 $ 350,250 $ 1,267,868
0 0
$
2,831 $
2,763 $
2,821 $
2,904
$ 11,319
$ 250
250
1,152 $
1,867
1,706
1,703
2,199
2,367
10,994
50
50
50
50
50
50
300
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
25,000
100
300
460
860
7,500
7,500
1,000
1,000
50
5,000
2,500
2,500
2,500
2,500
15,050
10,000
10,000
15,000
15,000
500
500
500
1,500
1,000
2,500
3,500
23,569
21,444
31,162
15,719
15,717
13,309
120,920
76
5,000
5,500
5,000
5,035
20,611
$ 243,804
$ 6,502 $
22.917 $
12,587 $
22,835 $
34,587 $
56,625
$ 82,500 $ 92,070 $ 81,648 $ 70,950 $ 113,275 $ 133,875 $ 574,318
1,325 8,750 10,075
$ 82,500 $ 92,070 $ 81,648 $ 70,950 $ 114,600 $ 142,625 $ 584,393
$ 114,313 $ 144,505 $ 219,327 $ 191,785 $ 159,937 $ 350,250 $ 1,267,868
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® DEPAUW UNIVERSITY PARKING SPACES (UN Zone)
As of April 4, 2003
Location
Ohio & Locust
South Hogate on Locust
719 South Locust (house)
713 South Locust (house)
709 South Locust (house)
703 South Locust (house)
Media Center (Central)
East Humbert on Locust St.
Performing Arts Center -North
Elm Street by Central
East College- north -angle
Anderson Hall- north -by Admin.Bldg.
Hartman Center - south -by Admin Bldg.
Hartman Center - east
Locust & Poplar - north
Seminary St. Apts. 301 Seminary
Emison Art Center
O'Hair House
Admission - excluding visitors
Library - west
Library - south
• Olin Bldg. - north
Olin Bldg. - west
6 Duplexes
Julian Center - west
Hanna & Central
Rector Village (new)
Peeler Art Center - south
Physical Plant - north
Physical Plant - east
Physical Plant - south
Lilly Center - south
806 Lincoln (house)
College St. Hall - west
Logden Hall - south
Jackson - west- by Cemetery
514 S. Jackson (house)
610 S. Jackson (house)
412 S. Jackson (house)
Service Center - south
503 & 505 S. Jackson - duplex
308 S. Indiana St.
Greek Units `
Blackstock Stadium "
Total
Spaces
Greek Unit Parking'
Alpha Tau Omega
33
Pi Beta Phi
138
Beta Theta Pi
7
Alpha Phi
6
Kappa Kappa Gamma
3
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
5
Delta Gamma
6
Delta Chi
42
Phi Kappa Psi
2
Delta Zeta
29
Alpha Chi Omega
13
Kappa Alpha Theta
13
Phi Gamma Delta
53
Sub -total
35
16
14
30
12
79
42
84
32
94
127
12
32
20
101
6
32
14
47
6
6
19
19
4
368
495
2,119
Spaces
40
57
25
16
34
24
33
3
33
21
25
37
20
368
Blackstock Parking "
North of Track
East of Track
South -upper of Football Stadium
South -lower of Football Stadium
Sub -total
Students in "UN" Zone
Total Students
Less Students outside "UN" Zone:
O.I.T. Students
Greek Students
Students in houses
Bloomington Senior House
Little Rock Apts.
Total Students in "UN" Zone
32
170
289
495
2,350
45
171
32
60
25 (333)
Parking Ratios (Code)
1 space /staff (668)
1/2 space /resident student' (2017)
1 space /DPU vehicle (28)
Total Required Spaces per Code
2,017
668
1,009
28
1,705
Spaces Available in UN Zoo
Spaces Requird in UN Zone
>s Spaces in UN Zone
2,1
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City of Greencastle
Ph: 765-653-2925 Fax: 765 -653 -5514
E -mail: GPD145 @ccrtc.com
The Greencastle Common Council
May 8, 2003
Operational Federal Grants
Police Department
600 N.Jackson
Greencastle, Indiana 46135
Council Members,
We have been notified that operational grants will be offered to the Greencastle Police
department starting in fiscal year 2004. Funds will be granted for the payment of
overtime hours by police officers, which are deployed to provide security in specific
areas. Requests might come from schools, government, or hosts of special events in the
community. The dollar amount is for $25,000, and must be used within one year, in
addition to overtime dollars already allocated. We must include documentation of
overtime allocations for the department for the past several years. The government will
not allow local governments to utilize these dollars to subsidize existing or projected '
overtime budgets. A local match will be required, but the percentage has not been
determined.
The second notification includes the re- activation of the Universal Hiring Program. The
federal government will provide funding for additional police officers for a three -year
period. The amount of the award will be determined upon review of the information
submitted by the police agency.
The rationale by the government spending these dollars, is to ease the burden on local
units to fund overtime, because of Homeland Security alerts or requests for service
associated with these alerts. The federal government is aware of the extra demands that
have been placed on local departments that effect manpower utilization. Our department
has taken on these additional responsibilities, as well as animal control, and you already
see the explosion of calls related to that responsibility.
I need input from the community and it's leaders in order to plan for the needs of the
citizens of Greencastle over the next five years. It will help to create the next five -year
plan and manpower allocations.
The application period will expire on June 13,2003, of this year. I am notifying the
council of this opportunity to consider this proposal during our budget process for the
2004. If you give your approval to submit the application, I will apply for and include
line items in the FY 2004 budget that address these funding opportunities. I am not
asking for a commitment at this time, but if the council does not consider the grant
appropriate, then I would not submit an application at this time. It would be unfair to
other agencies that request funding.
Respectively,
endrich