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BOARD OF TRUST,S MEETING
OCTOBER 28, 1975
The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by
President William McFadden, who presided. Ail Board members, Town Manager and Town
Attorney were present.
Trustee Hinshaw moved to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the las~ regular
meeting and approve them as received, Trustee Swift seconded it and it passed unanimously.
U. S. ~1 Improvements: Town Manager stated he had received a notice from IHCC of receipt
of application sent to them by the Indiana State Highway Commission for roadway redesign
to improve safety, increase capacity and improve driving conditions on U.S. #31 from
U.S. #431 at Carmel north to State Road~28 in Tipton County. Cost - $2,779,000.00.
Mr. Schmeltekop stated it was his opinion the project should start farther south.
President McFadden instructed Town Manager write a letter suggesting they start at 96th
Street and that they illnmluate each intersection and place signal lights on#31 between
96th Street and the Island.
Westfield Regional Sewer District: Town Manager read letter from consulting engineer,
Herb Zinsmeister, of Clyde E. Williams, stated Mr. Heft, of EPA, advised that in light of
Westfield's reluctance to participate, Carmel and Fishers can and should proceed with the
Facilities Plan as originally envissioned for their respective areas. This would necessitate
Carmel's assuming the responsibility of paying the local share of Westfields portion of the
planning. Trustee Hinshaw moved the Board approve an expenditure not to exceed $2,500.00 to
proceed with the Regional Sewer Plan including Washington Township, as outlined by Clyde E.
Williams & Associates letter of October 27, 1975, in order to comply with Indiana State
Board of Health. Regional Pla~. Trustee Stevens seconded it and it passed u~-~imously.
Trustee Hinshaw suggested the Town Manager inform F~m~lton Western Utilities advising them
of their responsibilities.
Heatin~ New Garage area: Town Manager stated he would recommend heating the new garage
area and gave two alternatives: (1) 2 unit heaters - total cost $880.00; (2) $1,859.80 for
radiant heat. Trustee Hinshaw moved to authorize the installation of two ,,-~t heaters and
insullation of the ceiling of the new garage building at a cost not to exceed $900 and
proceed with that method of heating that garage. Trustee Stevens seconded it and it passed
unanimously. Trustee Beach instructed Town Manager instruct all employees to keep the
garage door closed.
Pavin~Police Parkin~ Lot: Town Manager stated MVH funds could not be used for paving the
police parking lot. A special app~priation would take two months and that would be too
late in the year for paving. Trustee Hinshaw suggested placing it on the January Council
agenda. Trustee Beach instructed Town Engineer, Fred Hohl, to take the grader over and
improve the lot with that.
Mueller Property: Town Manager stated we now have legals and descriptions of proposed
Mohawk Road west of ~mgeline. He suggested entering into negotiations with the Muellers
soon. President McFadden instructed him to give them a copy of what is proposed and set
up a meeting with Mrs Mueller and her attorney to discuss what is needed to discuss and
determine how much property we need to buy. Trustee PLtnshaw suggested extendingMohawk
Road to 3rdAvenue.
Talbert-Roessler Carmel Property: Town Manager stated he had talked with Ralph Roessler
regarding the portion of his property the town is now using to store equipment and the
possibility of a chance to purchase it when it is up for sale. Mr. Roessler advised we
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were welcome to use this area for storage for at least the next 3-4 months and he
indicated the property would possibly be for sale about that time.
Salar~ Ordinance: Board instructed Clerk-Treasurer place preparation of a salary
ordinance on the November 25~ agenda.
Facilities Plan A~reement: President McFadden read proposed a~eement Facilities Plan
Preparation By and Between the Clay Township Regional Waste Water District and the
Town of Carmel. Trustee Beach asked why the referred to m~p was not attached to the
agreement as stated. President McFadden g~ve the proposed agreement to Town Attorney
and instructed him to give it back to Mr Campbell~the attorney who prepared it~and to
instruct him to attach the map before asking the Board to sign it.
Chan~e Orders: Upon the recommendation of Town Engineer, Trustee Stevens moved to
approve change order #1 increasing George E. Russell West Main sidewalk contract
$336.10, Trustee Hinshaw seconded it and it passed unanimously.
Upon the recommendation of Town ~ngineer, Trustee Beach moved to increase the installation
of traffic signal at Carmel Drive and Ran~eline Rd. contract with Pass Electric, Inc.
$195.00, Trustee Hinshaw seconded it and it passed unanimously.
Cluster Homes: Trustee Swift stated that Building Commissioner, A1 Pickett, had informed
him that a number of residents in the Woodlands area had complained about some open
basements in the cluster homes in that area. Mr. Pickett had contacted the builder,
Ken Thompson, who had promised to fill those holes.
Drainage Ditch: Pittiti: Mr. Frank A. Pittiti, 4115 Rolling Springs Drive appeared
before the Board and stated he had asked Mr. Pickett if anything could be done about
the drainage ditch running south of Woodland Green. Mr. Pittiti felt it was both a
safety and a health hazard. Mr. Pittiti stated he would like his letter to Mr. Pickett
and Mr. Pickett's reply stating nothing could be done be made a part of the record.
Referred to letters are attached. Trustee Hinshaw stated he would like for it to be
made a part of the record that one of the reasons the board reached the decision that
nothing could be done was that in case of a storm, there would be no chance of retriving
a small child in a closed storm sewer as there wou~d be in an open swale. One type can
be as dangerous as the other.
Report on North Plant.~ Town Engineer, Fred Hohl, presented a written report on the North
sewer plant, copy of which is attached. Trustee Hinshaw stated he would like it made a
part of the record that he was =pposed to tum~ning on the plant until all bills are
settled. Trustee Hinshaw then moved that the Town Board not. authorize the North Sewer
Plant to be turned on until all financial arrangements between ~-m~lton Utilities,
Ralph Wilfong and the Town of Carmel are finalized in connection with the auxiliary
sewer plant. Trustee Beach seconded it and it failed 2-3. Trustee Swift, McFadden
and Stevens voting nay.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9 p.m.
'Pegg~Lo~ Smith, Clerk Treasurer
William D. McFadden, President