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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOT-08-25-75 MINUTES OF 'l'ki~ BOARD OF TRUST~U~S MEETING AUGUST 25, 1975 The regular meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by President William McFadden, who presided. All members were present. Town Attorney and Town Manager were present also. Town Attorney opened bids for the construction of approximately 2600 feet of sidewalks along S. R. ~234 from the L & N Railroad to Guilford Ave. as follows: 4' as adv. Joe R. Norman Contractor, Inc. Kenneth ~nock Excavating, Inc. Gradle Bros., Inc. Mid-West Paving, Inc. Harvey Const. Co., Inc. Ray Har~y Co. Degan & Asso., Inc. George E. Russell T & W Corp. Wagley Const. Co., Inc. $17,690.00 24,384.42 25,~o.8o 23,569.oo 18,177.50 24,777.96 19,634.50 16,918.74 21,956.32 19,153.80 All bidders submitted an alternate bid for a 5' sidewalk, removing and replacing an existing walk. Trustee Swift moved to refer bids to Town Engineer for recommendation later in the evening, Trustee Beach seconded it and it passed unanimously. Trustee Hinshaw moved to waive the reading of the minutes of the August 12 and August 18, meetings and approve them as received, Trustee Swift seconded it and it passed unanimously. 1)76 Budget: President Mc~'adden asked if there was anyone present that wished to be heard at the public meeting now;beingheld regar~ingthe 1976 budget. No one from the public wished to be heard. Trustee Swift moved to approve the budget as adver- tised, $753,0~6.34 to be raised by a tax levy of $1.5~, Trustee Hinshaw seconded it and it passed un~nlmously. President McFadden re~d letter from W~m~lton County Auditor stating the tax Adjustment Board would hold their hearing on Carmel's budget ],bnday September 8, at 9 a.m. Industrial Cost Recovery and User Charge S~stems EPA 018044~: President McFadden read letter from Don McCullough~fiecal consultant, stating that implementation of the industrial cost recovery and user charge cost systems by ordinance and approval of same by E.P.A. must be accomplished before the final 20% of the federal grant will be paid. The project is now at that point. This involves passage of three ordinances. Town Attorney read proposed sewer ordinance entitled "An ordinance fixing the schedule of sewer chargee and surcharges to be collected by the Town of Carmel, Indiana, from the owners or property served by the sewage works of said Town, and other matters connected therewith". Town Attorney and President McFadden then read "An ordinance authorizing an Industrial Cost Recovery System from Industrial Users of the Town of Carmel's Wastewater Treatment Facilities". President McFadden then read, by title only, "An ordinance regulating the connection.to and use of public and private sewers and drains, the installation and connection of building sewers, amd the discharge of waters and wastes into the sewer~ system of the Town of Carmel, Indiana, providin~penalties for violations thereof and other matters pertainl~ thereto". Ordinance to be read in its entirity at public hearing. Official Si~n~tor NPDES Permits: President McFadden stated the Board must designate page 8/25/?5 someone to be the "Official Sig~ator" for the NPDES permits that a~e sent in each month. He stated Utilities Manager, Janes Dougherty, had been signiD~ them and he would move to designate him as the official signator, Trustee Swift seconded it and it passed unanimously. Indianapolis Water Purchase: President McFadden reviewed the Indianapolis Water Co. petition withdrawal and stated he had invited the five major interveners, Mr. Owen Kern, Mr. A1 Pickett, Mr. Fred Cunningham, Mr. Dick Dowl and Mr. Jack Duncan to attend this meeting to express their opinions on how the present Board should proceed with obtaining additional water availability, if at all. Mr. Dick Dowl stated if a determination was made that Carmel faces a water crisis in the near future, the present Board should proceed with plans to acquire water sources- if not - sit tight and do nothing. Mr. A1 Pickett stated he felt the Board should proceed with their plans for a storage tank as was moved at a previous board meetiD~. He stated he thought we should pursue reserving acreage for a future water plant or well sites on Purdue Universitys property and he was going wif~h the Tow~Manager to discuss this with them September 5, 1975. Trustee Hinshaw asked Mr. Pickett if he thought the Board should let the present consulting engineers continue on with the water storage engineering and plans. Mr. Pickett stated yes. Mr. Cunningham stated he appreciated the invitation to attend the meeting and the spirit manifested by the members of the Board. Trustee Hinshaw asked Mr. Pickett his opinion on the proposed new availability ordinance. Mr. Pickett stated developers should pay their fair share but no more. Mr. Pickett stated he would attempt to get the new council-elect together and get their feelings on it. Railroad Depot: Town Manager stated he had written L & N Railroad and mentioned the lot across the street directly north of the present depot site to place the railroad depot on, discussed at the August 12th meeting. Mr. $chmeltekop stated the owner of the ground had offered it for $10,500 and would donate $500 to assist in the renovation of the Depot. Town Manager stated he had also talked to Neil Gentry of Farm Bureau Co- Op and Mr. Gentry is to check to see if the ground on 2nd Street has been sold. Board instructed Town Manager check out the lot housing wa%er tank nearby that was thought to be owned by the Water Co. and also ask L & N again if they will waive the 100' restriction. Sidewalk Bids: Upon the recommendation of Town Engineer, Trustee Beach moved to accept George E. Russells alternate bid for 5' sidewalk removing and replacing approximately 300' of old sidewalk for $20,760.0~, Trustee Stevens seconded it and it passed unanimously. Mr. Hohl stated he must obtain easements and asked Board to authorize someone to negogiate up to $200 for these easements. President McFadden stated if a problem comes up with the easements to contact Town Manager, who in turn would contact Board. ALL AMERICA CITY AWARD: President McFadden read cover letter to be sent with Carmel- Clays entry in the All-American City Contest. Lab Technician: Upon the recommendation of Utilities Manager, Jim Dougherty, Trustee Beach moved to hire a Vietnamese refugee, Mirth Manh Ho, for the position as Lab Technician for sewer treatment plants at a salary of $7,500.00 annually, Trustee Swift seconded it and it passed unanimously. Fire Dept Commendations: President McFadde~ read letter of commendations to Ca~mel Fire Dept.commendi~ them on their efforts in the last few weeks in fighting the major fires the Carmel community has had and everything done in the past. Fire Chief Swails, Assistant Chiefs Jim Martin, Michael Callahan and Steve Couta accepted the letter. Fire Chief Swails showed the Board the trophy the Carmel Fire Dept. had won for fire prevention at the recent convention. Patching: Trustee Swift told Town Engineer more patching work was needed on South Rangeline Road. Mr. Hohl stated it would be done soon. ps~e 3 Thornhurst Annexation: Town Attorney stated he would need Fred Hohl, Jim Dougherty, A1 Pickett, Lee Dolen, Don Swails, Nell Schmeltekop, Trustees McFadden, Beach, Hinshaw and Swift in his office Thursday, August 28, at 2 p. m. to discuss the upcoming Thornhurst annexation court case. Arnold Condemnation Proceedings: Trustee Hinshaw moved to authorize Town Attorney file a condemnation suit against Mr. Fred Arnold and the mortgage holder of the property, 231 S. Raugeline Rd., Carmel, as soon as possible. Trustee Swift seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m. William D. McFadden President Peggy Lou Smith Cler~-Tres~urer