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Home My Public Portal About7/08/2003City 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, JULY 8, 2003 7:00 P.M. CITY HALL The Greencastle Common Council met in Regular Session Tuesday, July 8, 2003, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Michael called the meeting to Order at 7:07 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 11 Thelma Bumgardner asked if the Sign Ordinance is enforceable in just the City or if it extends into the two -mile fringe. Mayor Michael stated that it is enforced into the two - mile fringe area. Mrs. Bumgardner also asked what the cost was to redo the zoning maps. Mayor Michael stated she did not know the exact cost, but would get back to her with that information. Mayor Michael stated that voting district maps are being printed at this time and will be available for distribution as soon as they are completed. Engineer Morrow stated that the zoning maps are available on the internet. Department Reports Reports for Police Department, City Engineer, City Planner, Building Commissioner and Park & Recreation were distributed at the meeting. Cemetery Superintendent Robinson, City Planner VonTress and Building Commissioner Authur were absent. Fire Chief Newgent reported that the Open House at the Fire Department went well with approximately 100 visitors. Councilor Sedlack thanked Fire Chief Newgent and stated he found it very interesting. Councilor Sedlack asked Water Superintendent Dale about the unknown water loss /usage on his report. Superintendent Dale stated there are a lot of reasons for water loss — every main joint has leakage, not much, but it all adds up. Councilor Hammer asked WW Superintendent Neese about overflows in collection system. Superintendent Neese stated there were electrical outages that caused lift stations to overflow. Councilor Hammer asked about the number of sewer lines cleaned. WW Superintendent Neese stated they are doing more camera work which allows them to see more problems. CJ ® Street Commissioner Miles stated his department has been working early mornings cleaning two blocks of the square in preparation for re- stripping parking spots, hopefully, in the next two weeks, but with humidity, can't promise anything. Councilor Hammer inquired about a street tree that was removed at Walnut and Bloomington Streets. Street Commissioner Miles stated that it was taken down by the City — it was very decayed. Police Chief Hendrich stated the mobile data units have been installed in all the cars. Park Director Weinschenk thanked Mayor Michael and Adam Cohen for shuttle service when people got caught in a thunderstorm at the Park during the Fireworks Celebration. Park Director Weinschenk congratulated Councilor Liechty for winning his age group in the 5K run. Motion to approve May 13, 2003, Regular Session minutes was made by Councilor Sedlack, seconded by Councilor Liechty. Vote was unanimous. Motion to approve minutes from June 10, 2003, Regular Session was made by Mark Hammer, seconded by Mike Rokicki. Vote was unanimous. Sheriff Mark Frisbie was present requesting the closing of Keightly Road from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., July 19, 2003, to host a fundraiser to benefit the Putnam County Sheriff's Department, Rolling Thunder & Putnam County Sheriff's Christmas Charity Fund. Sheriff Frisbie told Council the entrance to Ottawa Park will not be blocked. The ® street will be closed on the east side of the jail. The ride is expected to include approximately 200 riders and will include a Bike Show and Poker Run. The riders will return to the Moose Picnic Grounds for a hog roast and music at 6:00 p.m. Everyone is invited and if you don't have a bike to ride you can attend the hog roast for $10.00 per person. Motion to approve made by Councilor Roach, seconded by Councilor Sedlack. Vote was unanimous. A letter requesting closing portions of Washington Street, Franklin Street, Indiana Street Wood Street and Indianapolis Road for the Fair Parade, Sunday, July 20, 2003 from 2:00 — 3:30 p.m. was approved on a motion by Councilor Roach, seconded by Councilor Rokicki. Councilor Hammer asked if the County Highway could pitch in and help. Mayor Michael stated she would make the request. Vote was unanimous. A Uniform Conflict of Interest for Bob Campbell was approved on a motion by Councilor Roach, seconded by Councilor Hammer. Vote was unanimous. Councilor Liechty made a motion to approve City claims as presented, seconded by Councilor Hammer. Vote was unanimous. Ordinance 2003 -8, An Ordinance Amending the Greencastle Planning and Zoning Ordinance by Amending the Zoning Map, second reading. Motion to approve made by Councilor Rokicki, seconded by Councilor Hammer. Vote was unanimous. E ® Resolution 2003 -32, A Resolution Recognizing the Accomplishments of Keith Brackney, was read by Mayor Michael. Motion to approve made by the author of this and the next two Resolutions, Councilor Rokicki, seconded by Councilor Liechty. Vote was unanimous. Resolution 2003 -33, A Resolution Recognizing the Accomplishments of the Wal -Mart Stores, Inc. Distribution Center of Greencastle, was read by Mayor Michael. Motion to approve made by Councilor Rokicki, seconded by Councilor Hammer. Vote was unanimous. Resolution 2003 -34, A Resolution Recognizing the Accomplishments of DePauw University, was read by Mayor Michael. Motion to approve made by Councilor Rokicki, seconded by Councilor Hammer. Vote was unanimous. Resolution 2003 -35, A Resolution Affirming Lear Operations Corporation of Compliance with Statement of Benefits. Motion to waive reading and approve was made by Councilor Hammer, seconded by Councilor Rokicki. Vote was unanimous. Resolution 2003 -36, A Resolution Affirming Oxford Automotive, Inc. of Compliance with Statement of Benefits. Motion to waive reading and approve was made by Councilor Roach, seconded by Councilor Rokicki. Vote was unanimous. Resolution 2003 -37, A Resolution Authorizing Transfer of Appropriation, was handed ® out at the meeting, was read by Mayor Michael. Motion to approve was made by Councilor Hammer, seconded by Councilor Rokicki. Vote was unanimous. Ordinance 2003 -9, An Ordinance Amending Ordinance 2002 -8, An Ordinance Establishing the Size of Departments of City Government of the City of Greencastle, Indiana, Fixing Salaries for the Employees of Such Departments and Fixing and Salaries of Certain Other Appointed Officials for the Year 2003, first reading, was read by Mayor Michael. Motion to approve made by Councilor Rokicki, seconded by Councilor Liechty. Vote was unanimous. Resolution 2003 -38, A Resolution Authorizing the Funding of a Big Walnut Sports Park Master Plan from Industrial Development Funds, was handed out at the meeting and was read by Mayor Michael. Motion to approve was made by Councilor Hammer, seconded by Councilor Rokicki. Park Director Weinschenk stated the Park has an Agreement with Gove and Associates to do the Master Plan of the Old Industrial Park; we would like to tie the Big Walnut Sports Park into this Master Plan. We feel it is a good investment to remaster the plan with the Big Walnut Sports Park since the City will be taking it over. Councilor Sedlack questioned the mechanics of the grant process. Since we have not officially made a decision on the BWSP can we still do grants or will the grant funds be contingent upon the City acquiring the Park? Director Weinschenk stated the grant is contingent upon the donation of the property and the acceptance by the City. Councilor r\ L'` I Sedlack asked what the City's relationship to his is. Director Weinschenk stated that once the grant is approved we will have accepted the BWSP. Vote was unanimous. Councilor Hammer asked if Council members could get on City's health insurance. Motion to adjourn made by Councilor Rokicki at 8:13 p.m., seconded by Councilor Liechty. Vote was unanimous. , xL z�6-14j-t Nancy A. Mic el, Mayor ATTEST: Pamela S. Jones, Cler - re surer