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Post by jean on Aug 28, 2018 8:27:43 GMT -5
8/28/2018 - Greensburg Board of Aviation Commissioners Meeting The Greensburg Board of Aviation Commissioners met Monday evening. Vice President Jon Dooley presented the financial report with $32,760.12 in the airport improvement account; $56,152.40 in the aviation and rotary fuel account; and $140,082.69 in the airport operations account for a total of $228,995.21. Mr. Dooley also provided an update on individuals who expressed a possible interest in new hangars. Both individuals remain interested, but are not going to move forward until the future of the Batesville Airport is resolved. Airport Manager Jerry Scheidler reported that the new credit card reader from QT Technologies and the 100 LL (Low Lead) gas pump from Sparling Corporation have been received. He also reported that one hangar will be available by September 1st, but already has 2 interested candidates. Paul Shaffer from BF&S requested that the board extend the motion approved in the July meeting by one month to allow President Bill Ernstes and Board Attorney Donald Tribbett to sign any grant applications that require submission before the September meeting. The board approved the request. Mr. Shaffer stated that he, along with Mr. Tribbett, will be scheduling a meeting with the Greensburg Clerk-Treasurer. President Bill Ernstes provided an update on visits with the owners of properties that would be acquired as part of the airport expansion project. The purpose of the visits was to obtain permission for access to the properties for surveys and appraisals. Several property owners granted permission with the requirement that they be present when anyone enters their property. The Goddard family refused to grant permission and the Koors family has not responded to any correspondence. Board member Don Whipple made the following motion: "I make a motion that this Board authorize and direct its attorney, Donald J. Tribbett, to pursue legal action, only if necessary, to obtain access to properties needed for the runway relocation and realignment for survey and appraisal purposes in the event a property owner advises this Board that such access will not be permitted." The board passed the motion by a vote of 3-1, with Jim Pruett voting against the motion due to concerns with the wording of the motion. The board will hold its next meeting on September 24th at 7:00 pm at Greensburg City Hall. Tom Flemming-WTRE News All rights reserved WTRE Inc www.ask4direct.com/InfoRead.asp?id=WTRE&InfoID=1048807 |
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Post by jean on Aug 28, 2018 9:11:59 GMT -5
i am really disappointed in this community. why is the farmground (which is prime farmground) that will be lost in the expansion of this airport ok but not ok for others? i know the "official" answer will be "in the name of economic development" or it is all about the "business & industry"...and yet we basically have zero unemployment and do not have enough people to supply the jobs currently needed in our community . But because there is FREE grant money and if we don't get it someone else will we forge on. there is a saying that applies here that is rather long but paraphrasing the meaning it states i did nothing until they came for me & then there was no one to help. I did not think this was the type of community i grew up in...but i guess i was so totally wrong on that assumption. over the extended time this issue has gone on we had 3 city councilmen that polled their districts on this issue and it was 70 to 80 percent against this project. 2 of those city councilmen are still on the city council and yet we forge on with this uneeded and unwanted issue.
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Post by jean on Sept 12, 2018 11:00:40 GMT -5
This is the VIDEO and the AGENDA of the Greensburg IN City Board of Works meeting of 9-4-18. VIDEO: PART 1 OF 1: youtu.be/oQwYmXEaPdQAGENDA: Call to order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Approve minutes of 8-6-18 meeting OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: Steve Garrett - Disposal of Equipment Jeff Smith - Construction payout #18 Change Order #4 Partial release of retainage ADJOURN |
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Post by jean on Sept 12, 2018 11:22:53 GMT -5
This the VIDEO and the AGENDA of the Greensburg IN City Council meeting of 9/4/18. VIDEO: PART 1 OF 1: youtu.be/OgQBtqMBVUsPledge of Allegiance 7:00 PM Public Hearing on Ordinance #2018-9 Greensburg Community Schools Budget; Ordinance #2018-7 Salaries; Ordinance # 2018-8 Utility Salaries; Ordinance #2018-10 Elected Officials Salaries. OPEN PUBLIC DISCUSSION CLOSE Public Hearing. NOTE: In the VIDEO above be sure to listen to the information on the Economic Development Target area .....this will be numerous new apartments in the TIF district and the tax abatements etc. for this project. AGENDA: Call Meeting to order Roll Call Approve minutes of 8/6/18 meeting OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: Ashlee Green - 1st reading on Ordinance #2018-9, Greensburg Community School Budget. 1st reading on Ordinance #2018-6 City Budget 1st reading on Ordinance #2018-7 Salaries 1st reading on Ordinance #2018-8 Utility Salaries 1st reading on Ordinance #2018-10 Elected Officials Salaries Resolution #2018-16 Transfer of Funds 1st reading of Ordinance 2018-5 Additional Appropriation. Bryan Robbins - Economic Development Target Area Darrell Poling - B.O.W Report ADJOURN |
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Post by jean on Sept 18, 2018 19:46:53 GMT -5
This is the VIDEO and the AGENDA of the Greensburg IN City Water Board meeting of 9-18-18. VIDEO: PART 1 OF 1 : youtu.be/xlMYVdclVVMAGENDA: Call to order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Approval of minutes of 8-21-18 meeting NEW BUSINESS: HNTB Update Water Tower Cleaning House Demo's Mayors Issues ADJOURN |
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Post by jean on Sept 18, 2018 21:03:10 GMT -5
This is the VIDEO and the AGENDA of the Greensburg IN City Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting of 9/18/18. VIDEO: PART 1 OF 1 : youtu.be/rJgHHOQn27AAGENDA: NEW BUSINESS: 1.) Jason & Libby Caswell, 4561 CR 650 N. St Paul, Indiana are requesting a variance for development standards for parking (no curb around parking area) for the new DASI & Autism Services of Indiana located at 1260 North Liberty Circle. The property is zoned I-1 - Light Industrial. ADJOURN |
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Post by jean on Sept 18, 2018 21:08:32 GMT -5
This is the VIDEO and the AGENDA of the Greensburg IN City Planning Commission meeting of 9-18-18. VIDEO: PART 1 OF 2 : youtu.be/PGHFuybGEQ8PART 2 OF 2 : youtu.be/DEWU_6XaCygAGENDA: Call to order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Approval of minutes of previous meeting. NEW BUSINESS: 1.) On the agenda is a replat with waivers of Charleston Square Phase II. Larry Kramer, owner of 5 duplexes would like to separate and subdivide the duplexes into condominiums. The waivers he is requesting are for zero side yard setback where there is a common wall and minimum lot size. Condominiums are regulated as well under the Indiana Code and after review of the IC codes, Kathy Reynolds does not foresee any issues. The property owners would be responsible for their portion of yard and still fall under any covenants that the subdivision might have. Andy Scholle will be present to represent Mr. Kramer. ADJOURN |
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Post by jean on Sept 20, 2018 19:40:49 GMT -5
This is the VIDEO and the AGENDA of the Greensburg IN City TIF / Redevelopment / Veteran's Rd. meeting of 9-20-18. VIDEO: PART 1 OF 2: youtu.be/qr-pUY3rb_sPART 2 OF 2: youtu.be/Q90RzUxit-oAGENDA: Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Approve minutes of 8/16/18 meeting OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: 1.) Update of Project status for Veterans Way, Phase II 2.) Lincoln Street Update 3.) Railroad Bridge Feasability Study Update 4.) Approval of Claims A.) Phase II Project Claims B.) Lincoln Street Claims C.) Regular Claims 5.) Next meeting date October 18, 2018 6.) Adjourn |
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Post by jean on Sept 24, 2018 19:28:14 GMT -5
This is the VIDEO and the AGENDA of the Greensburg IN City Board of Aviation Commissioners meeting of 9-24-18. NOTE: 2 property owners were present at this meeting and one of them spoke to the board. VIDEO: Part 1 of 1 : youtu.be/7KVaPh-AKa8AGENDA: Call to order Roll Call Agenda Approval Reading & Approval of minutes of 8-27-18 meeting Financial Report OLD BUSINESS: Q/T AV Fuel - Jerry Scheidler NEW BUSINESS: Paul Shaffer of BF&S Property Owner Visits Airport Manager Report - Jerry Scheidler APPROVE Payment of Bills Comments from the board or audience Meeting Adjournment. Next Meeting 10/22/18 (Monday) |
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Post by jean on Sept 25, 2018 7:41:31 GMT -5
After observing the city airport board meeting last night...this first reading seems extremely applicable...
Reading 1 Prv 21:1-6, 10-13
Like a stream is the king's heart in the hand of the LORD;
wherever it pleases him, he directs it.
All the ways of a man may be right in his own eyes,
but it is the LORD who proves hearts.
To do what is right and just
is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
Haughty eyes and a proud heart–
the tillage of the wicked is sin.
The plans of the diligent are sure of profit,
but all rash haste leads certainly to poverty.
Whoever makes a fortune by a lying tongue
is chasing a bubble over deadly snares.
The soul of the wicked man desires evil;
his neighbor finds no pity in his eyes.
When the arrogant man is punished, the simple are the wiser;
when the wise man is instructed, he gains knowledge.
The just man appraises the house of the wicked:
there is one who brings down the wicked to ruin.
He who shuts his ear to the cry of the poor
will himself also call and not be heard.
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Post by jean on Sept 25, 2018 9:49:04 GMT -5
I sent this article to 3 of our city councilmen and other interested taxpayers and i received this reply back on this article and have this person's permission to post the reply they sent me. here is the article with my commentary and then quotes from the article: Columbus airport receives $845K grant: Columbus airport ... Read the entire article beyond the "positive" headlines....and the Bull Hockey from Joe Donnelly.....once you build it....will we get preference over places like Columbus for maintaining it? The airport received a grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation that will be used to rehabilitate three taxiways with new asphalt. The area targeted for improvement is one of the worst on the airfield and is heavily used, airport director Brian Payne said. “It has continued to deteriorate,” he said. Payne said airport staff checks the taxiways twice a day for any foreign objects and debris that might exist, such as rocks that are often found. Typically, the airport does one airfield improvement project per year, he said. Payne added that the upcoming project will make it safer for pilots who use the Columbus Municipal Airport. www.therepublic.com/2018/09/25/columbus_airport_receives_845k_grant_columbus_airport_gets_federal_funding_for_project/Here is the reply i got on this article which he also copied to the 3 city council people: Jean, This is an extremely good article, if as you say, you look beyond the positive headlines. This highlights the continuing maintenance upkeep needed and that there must be people on hand daily to help keep the rocks and deb-re off the runway. I am assuming that these individuals doing the daily runway inspections will also be paid individuals. On the surface this looks to be a cash cow that a little community who is stuck in the 1950's, as Honda put it, will be strangled by going forward. When you look below the surface, we have friends and neighbors who are being forced to give up land that they do not want to lose or sell. Their lives are being turned upside down so the city of Greensburg can say we have a new airport. Never mind the huge cost each year looking forward. Never mind the fact that we have airports all around us that are also struggling for funds to maintain their airports. What type of individual would think that Decatur county would be any different in this sense? When you look at the facts. With those being that Decatur County has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the state, and a huge percentage of Honda's employees coming from out of the county, all the help wanted signs all up and down Lincoln street, the fact that Decatur county does not have enough work force to staff any further industry, one really has to question the validity behind building anything that is going to suck huge amounts of money out of our funds. As you know my wife and I just returned from the state of Michigan. Much to my surprise, while in Michigan we drove on very smooth roads with mowed grasses along the freeways and secondary roads. As I started thinking about the harshness of the weather in Northern Michigan and the great condition of their roads my mind drifted back to Indiana where the farmers tear up our roads with their heavy machinery and overloaded trucks. I remembered as a youth a time when heavy loads was not permitted on county roads January through March because of the damage caused by these heavy loads to roads that did not have the deeper foundation found on the state highways. While in Michigan I took a picture of beautiful sidewalks that were simple, but well light and had beautifully maintained flowers around the city square. This was not one isolated street, but rather could be found everywhere we went. I took this photo so I could look back to beauty every time I get depressed while passing down the west side of our square. Decatur county really si a small town stuck in the 1950's and they still do not get it. To summarize, it seems to me that should Decatur County wish to provide a better sense of pride and ownership along with better infrastructure the monies being spent for something we do not need or want, should be directed toward our roads. The only thing positive about our roads is that they give our farmers something to tear up and they help business at auto repair shops because of the damage done to our vehicles. Lonny |
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Post by jean on Sept 25, 2018 9:58:09 GMT -5
From: WTRE AM 1330 9/24/2018 - Greensburg Board of Aviation Commissioners Meeting - Click here to print this information The Greensburg Board of Aviation Commissioners met Monday evening. Vice President Jon Dooley provided the financial report with $92,433.12 in the Airport Improvement Account, $56,695.11 in the Aviation and Rotary Fuel Account, and $89,060.45 in the Airport Operations Account for a total of $238,188.68. Since last month's meeting, a meeting between Board President Bill Ernstes, a representative of the board's law firm, and Greensburg Clerk/Treasurer Ashlee Green took place and a recommendation was made to add a 4th account to track reimbursable expenses with a separate line item for each grant. During Monday's meeting, a motion to add the 4th account was made and passed. Airport Manager Jerry Scheidler reported that the new card reader and fuel pump have been installed. He recommended having a cabinet built around the fuel pump to protect against weather and tampering. After reviewing bids, the board approved purchasing a stainless steel cabinet from K Fab for about $2,150. He reported that one hangar was vacated on September 1st and is currently available. Paul Shaffer from BF&S updated the board on the status of grants as part of the Airport Improvement Program from the Federal Aviation Administration. AIP Grant Number 12 was issued in 2017 with the condition that money could not be drawn from the grant until the Environmental Assessment was approved. The grant of about $102,500 will be used for preliminary engineering, preliminary design, surveying, and some appraisal work. The FAA will reimburse about $92,250 of the grant with the state reimbursing about $5,200 and the airport board and Greensburg responsible for the remaining amount of about $5,200. Mr. Shaffer noted that reimbursement from the FAA generally occurs in about 3 days with state reimbursement taking up to 6 months. He informed the board that AIP Grant Number 13 has been approved in the amount of $458,333 with $412,000 to be reimbursed by the FAA with about $22,916 reimbursed by the state with the airport board and Greensburg having responsiblity for the remaining amount of about $22,916. AIP Grant Number 13 would take the project to 100 percent design completion and coordinate the plans and specifications with the FAA. The land acquisition process will follow the procedures set in Title 49, Part 24 of the US Code of Federal Regulations, specifically Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition for Federal and Federally-Assisted Programs. The process would begin with surveys of each parcel required for the project followed by an appraisal to estimate the value. A second, independent appraiser would review the initial appraisal and prepare the Statement of Just Compensation for Land Purchase to present to the local airport board. If the board accepts the recommendations, they can begin to make offers to property owners. The surveys will likely begin around November 1st, contingent on all crops being harvested. The surveys should be completed by the end of the year. The current expectation is that at least one offer will be made by March with additional offers made contingent on availability of funds. The board will hold its next meeting on October 22nd at 7:00 pm at Greensburg City Hall. Tom Flemming-WTRE News All rights reserved WTRE Inc www.ask4direct.com/InfoRead.asp?id=WTRE&InfoID=1049642 |
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Post by jean on Sept 25, 2018 10:12:46 GMT -5
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Post by jean on Sept 27, 2018 7:57:42 GMT -5
I wrote the following Letter to the Editor and it is in today's Greensburg Daily News of 9/27/18 TIF funds and the rules Tax Incremental Finance Funds, known as TIF are what i am writing about today. We have a county TIF district and a city TIF district. i questioned the Department of Local Government Finance(DLGF) whether TIF funds can be used outside of the TIF districts? They sent me information that seemingly indicates under Indiana Code IC 36-7-14-12.2-27 that yes it can happen IF it meets some very strategic guidelines which in many instances being considered here do not seem to meet those guidelines and yet we are considering the use of those funds for these purposes anyway. In the end the DLGF suggested an attorney be contacted about this question. Upon further reading on this subject a formal complaint could also be lodged with the Indiana State Board of Account. The question of how the City plans to fund the airport expansion is why i am asking this question. The City /Airport board has not answered that question as yet...but one of the ways a landowner was told it could take place is by utilizing the County TIF funds to back a loan from a bank. Much like the City did with the Veteran's Road project. You see the FAA "grants" are what they call "reimbursement grants" you have to first spend the money and then they will reimburse you if you receive the grant. To do that...you have to be able to finance the kick off. And yes action of this size will have to be authorized by either the City Council or the County Council depending on when and if they try to utilize TIF funds from either of these sources. Here are some instances that both City & County residents need to consider concerning the use of TIF funds. BALL STATE UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC RESEARCH: "While TIFs may boost investment and employment within a region, they also affect tax rates in non-TIF areas, which in turn may reduce net economic growth within a municipality or county. On average, its use does not improve economic conditions, but instead is associated with higher effective tax rates, and less employment and income. " projects.cberdata.org/reports/TifEconEffects-012815.pdfQuote from Tom Heller of Indianapolis Policy Review: "Did I mention that TIF districts work something like banks? Inside them, some make deposits while others quietly make withdrawals. All the while, the town’s economic-development in-crowd is busy dreaming up yet more debt-financed projects made “affordable” by the magic of TIF, which, sadly, is nothing more than eroding the Base and passing higher taxes onto the unsuspecting. " inpolicy.org/2013/06/heller-indianas-favor-ridden-tif-districts/The question of how the City / AIrport Board intends to fund this project needs an answer. The taxpayers deserve an answer to this. Jean Johannigman Greensburg |
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Post by jean on Oct 1, 2018 21:48:24 GMT -5
This is the VIDEO and the AGENDA of the Greensburg IN City Board of Works meeting of 10/1/18. VIDEO: Part 1 of 2: youtu.be/T8PlpPemWCE Part 2 of 2: youtu.be/qepAc2jQ6dgAGENDA: Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Approve Minutes of 9/4/18 meeting. OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: Deb Lilly, ARA - Approval of Grant Administrator on contract for Main St. Streetscape. Jeff Smith - Construction Payout #18 Purchase of Wheel Loader Steve Ruble Strand Company - Sewer Rehab Plan Ron May - Change order for Lincoln St. Title sheet for Veteran's way Phase 2 Change Order on CCMG 3 Brendan Bridges - Set up interviews for Officers/Reserves Mayor Manus - Camera estimates for Wastewater Plan & Police Dept. ADJOURN |
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