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. Volume 8, Issue 5 Council to Vote on Skateboard Ordinance Responding to complaints from businesses, pedestrians, and residents about the difficulty and dangers of walking the sidewalks around the intersection of Main and Meridian Streets due to the use of bicycles, skateboards, roller skates, in- line skates, and scooters on sidewalks, the Greentown Town Council' passed on first reading, April 3, 2001, an ordinance to regulate those objects. The ordinance addresses all the wheeled objects stated above, but is commonly referred to as a " skateboard" ordinance, since the proliferation of skateboards downtown prompted the action. The Council chose to pass the ordinance in two readings to give adequate time for public information. The second reading will be at the Council meeting May 1 at 7: 30 p. m. SUMMARY: Stunts: No devise used to assist in stunts or tricks may be placed on a street or sidewalk within the Town. Manner of Riding, . Speed, and Parking of Bicycles: No operator of a bicycle shall cause the bicycle to weave upon a sidewalk or street. No person shall operate a bicycle at a speed greater than that which permits him or her to bring the bicycle to a stop within the assured clear distance ahead, Bicycles must be parked in a manner so they do not pose an obstruction to vehicular or pedestrian traffic. Where Prohibited: - None of the objects covered in the ordinance may be operated on sidewalks one block each way from the intersection of Main Street and , Meridian Street. Right of Way: Bicycles shall yield the right- of- way to pedestrians. Enforcement: The Town Marshal or Deputies shall enforce the ordinance. Penalties: The penalties are summarized below, however, Town Marshall Bennet says only verbal warnings will be given at first until the public is educated about ' the new ordinance. First- Offense; The object shall be confiscated and heM for five days, after which time it may be returned to parents or guardian of a juvenile. Second Offense: The object shall be confiscated, held for five days, and a fine imposed not to exceed $ 25.00. Subsequent Offenses: The object shall be confiscated, held for thirty days, and a fine imposed not to exceed $ 50.00. The complete ordinance may be seen at the Utility Ofice, 112 N. Meridian Street. br the Deode" Mav 2001 What Kind of Growth and lrnprovements $ or Greentown are Desired? The Town of Greentown, through its community leaders, is currently developing a Comprehensive Plan for the Town. The purpose of this plan is to create a guideline for growth and development in and around Greentown and to establish goals for the Community. The Plan will help shape the type of new developments the Town will encourage, as well as establish public infrastructure needs. Greentown has been under a ban against new construction without a previous sewer tap. After the Wastewater Treatment plant was upgraded and new sewers in some sections of town were installed, a request was made to IDEM for a waiver of the ban. Anticipating that the sewer ban will be lifted, the Council expects requests for new housing to follow. Town Ordinance 300, which involves zoning and construction requirements, has not been updated since the 1970' s. The Town Council and Planning Committee believe that the zoning ordinance should be updated as soon as possible. State law requires that every town have a comprehensive plan. To date, Greentown has not had one. The Town has hired Foresight Engineering, Indianapolis, to draft a comprehensive plan, and update the zoning and subdivision control ordinances. The Council is seeking input from the public regarding their preferences in housing and desired improvements to the town. The Council appointed a committee reprelslentative of various segments of the community to gather this public input. The survey on page 9 has been prepared by the committee. In addition to its placement in the Greentown Grapevine, copies may be found ( until gone) at the Town Hall, the Post Ofice, and both Greentown libraries. The survey should be returned to the Town Hall ( 1 12 North Meridian Street) no later than' May 15. Members of the steering committee are: Jeff Bennett, Ben Harris, Jim Harris, Lou Herchenroeder, Larry Hinesley, Rachel Jenkins, Gary Lacey, Kevin Moss, Sally Mower, Bill Ross, and Jolene Rule, chair. TT fi'irernen Honored Tor 25 Years 01 Service e Greentown Firemen Rex Mast and Dick Moor were given 25 year service pins early this year. They have each actually served more than 25 years. Rex can tell you the exact day he joined the fire company, February 21, 1966. When asked why he is a Fireman, he shrugged and said simply, " The Town of Greentown", which sumsup his love for his community and desire to give back. He has been involved in businesses in Greentown beginning with the Standard Oil station on West Main, then Pure Oil on South Meridian, and has been employed by Greentown Equipment for the past twenty- eight years. The most memorable fire for him is the Rudy's Drug Store fire. He has equipment, one of the main ones being the air packs all firemen now wear. He said today they have to be more concerned about gases from many toxic materials in a fire than in years past. And, of course, the wheeled equipment has changed dramatically. Dick joined the company in 1973. He finished the EMT course and had been going to fires with the firemen. Bake Ross gave him an application for the fire company and that was the beginning. His reason for being a fireman is much the same as Rex's, he has lived here all his life and just wants to help when needed. He also counts the drug store fire as most memorable. He says qualities needed in a fireman - are dedication and a willing- ness to seen many changes in fire fighting learn. Rex Mast and Dick Moor are veteran Greentown firemen. Photo by Rachel Jenkitis
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Title | The Greentown Grapevine – 2001-05, 08:05 |
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Subject, Local | Greentown, Howard County (Ind.) |
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Local News depicting eastern Howard County in Indiana. Headlines: Council to Vote on Skateboard Ordinance; What Kind of Growth and Improvements for Greentown are Desired?; Fireman Honored for 25 Years of Service |
Language | en |
Contributors | Kokomo-Howard County Public Library; Greentown Historical Society |
Source | Original newspaper: The Greentown Grapevine, May 2001, Volume 08, Issue 05 |
Relation | Howard County Newspapers |
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Title | The Greentown Grapevine – 2001-05, 08:05 - Page 1 |
Relation | Howard County Newspapers |
Transcript | . Volume 8, Issue 5 Council to Vote on Skateboard Ordinance Responding to complaints from businesses, pedestrians, and residents about the difficulty and dangers of walking the sidewalks around the intersection of Main and Meridian Streets due to the use of bicycles, skateboards, roller skates, in- line skates, and scooters on sidewalks, the Greentown Town Council' passed on first reading, April 3, 2001, an ordinance to regulate those objects. The ordinance addresses all the wheeled objects stated above, but is commonly referred to as a " skateboard" ordinance, since the proliferation of skateboards downtown prompted the action. The Council chose to pass the ordinance in two readings to give adequate time for public information. The second reading will be at the Council meeting May 1 at 7: 30 p. m. SUMMARY: Stunts: No devise used to assist in stunts or tricks may be placed on a street or sidewalk within the Town. Manner of Riding, . Speed, and Parking of Bicycles: No operator of a bicycle shall cause the bicycle to weave upon a sidewalk or street. No person shall operate a bicycle at a speed greater than that which permits him or her to bring the bicycle to a stop within the assured clear distance ahead, Bicycles must be parked in a manner so they do not pose an obstruction to vehicular or pedestrian traffic. Where Prohibited: - None of the objects covered in the ordinance may be operated on sidewalks one block each way from the intersection of Main Street and , Meridian Street. Right of Way: Bicycles shall yield the right- of- way to pedestrians. Enforcement: The Town Marshal or Deputies shall enforce the ordinance. Penalties: The penalties are summarized below, however, Town Marshall Bennet says only verbal warnings will be given at first until the public is educated about ' the new ordinance. First- Offense; The object shall be confiscated and heM for five days, after which time it may be returned to parents or guardian of a juvenile. Second Offense: The object shall be confiscated, held for five days, and a fine imposed not to exceed $ 25.00. Subsequent Offenses: The object shall be confiscated, held for thirty days, and a fine imposed not to exceed $ 50.00. The complete ordinance may be seen at the Utility Ofice, 112 N. Meridian Street. br the Deode" Mav 2001 What Kind of Growth and lrnprovements $ or Greentown are Desired? The Town of Greentown, through its community leaders, is currently developing a Comprehensive Plan for the Town. The purpose of this plan is to create a guideline for growth and development in and around Greentown and to establish goals for the Community. The Plan will help shape the type of new developments the Town will encourage, as well as establish public infrastructure needs. Greentown has been under a ban against new construction without a previous sewer tap. After the Wastewater Treatment plant was upgraded and new sewers in some sections of town were installed, a request was made to IDEM for a waiver of the ban. Anticipating that the sewer ban will be lifted, the Council expects requests for new housing to follow. Town Ordinance 300, which involves zoning and construction requirements, has not been updated since the 1970' s. The Town Council and Planning Committee believe that the zoning ordinance should be updated as soon as possible. State law requires that every town have a comprehensive plan. To date, Greentown has not had one. The Town has hired Foresight Engineering, Indianapolis, to draft a comprehensive plan, and update the zoning and subdivision control ordinances. The Council is seeking input from the public regarding their preferences in housing and desired improvements to the town. The Council appointed a committee reprelslentative of various segments of the community to gather this public input. The survey on page 9 has been prepared by the committee. In addition to its placement in the Greentown Grapevine, copies may be found ( until gone) at the Town Hall, the Post Ofice, and both Greentown libraries. The survey should be returned to the Town Hall ( 1 12 North Meridian Street) no later than' May 15. Members of the steering committee are: Jeff Bennett, Ben Harris, Jim Harris, Lou Herchenroeder, Larry Hinesley, Rachel Jenkins, Gary Lacey, Kevin Moss, Sally Mower, Bill Ross, and Jolene Rule, chair. TT fi'irernen Honored Tor 25 Years 01 Service e Greentown Firemen Rex Mast and Dick Moor were given 25 year service pins early this year. They have each actually served more than 25 years. Rex can tell you the exact day he joined the fire company, February 21, 1966. When asked why he is a Fireman, he shrugged and said simply, " The Town of Greentown", which sumsup his love for his community and desire to give back. He has been involved in businesses in Greentown beginning with the Standard Oil station on West Main, then Pure Oil on South Meridian, and has been employed by Greentown Equipment for the past twenty- eight years. The most memorable fire for him is the Rudy's Drug Store fire. He has equipment, one of the main ones being the air packs all firemen now wear. He said today they have to be more concerned about gases from many toxic materials in a fire than in years past. And, of course, the wheeled equipment has changed dramatically. Dick joined the company in 1973. He finished the EMT course and had been going to fires with the firemen. Bake Ross gave him an application for the fire company and that was the beginning. His reason for being a fireman is much the same as Rex's, he has lived here all his life and just wants to help when needed. He also counts the drug store fire as most memorable. He says qualities needed in a fireman - are dedication and a willing- ness to seen many changes in fire fighting learn. Rex Mast and Dick Moor are veteran Greentown firemen. Photo by Rachel Jenkitis |