HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOT 1972 (05-09)MINUTES OF MEETING OF TOWN OF CARMEL BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MAY 9, 1972
Me,ting called to order at 7:~O pm by Mr. Swift. All members present except
Mr. Owen S. Kern, who was on vacation.
There were claims signed in amount of $90,530.16 and h claims covering invest-
ments in the amount of $290,000.00. Mr. McFadden made a motion these claims be
approved, seconded by Mr. Beach, and passed unanimously.
Mr. McFadden made a motion that a local group of citizens representing the Carmel
community be given permission to use the Town Building the evening of May ll, for
the purpose of promoting an open track meet at the high school facilities. Mr.
Beach seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
TOWN BUILDERS SEWER AT 234 & 31 - Mr. Larry LaMar and Mr. Ray McCullom represent-
ing Town Builders Co. came before the Board requesting permission to install a
sewer line on West side of Road #31. Mr. McFadden motioned to accept proposal
to extend sewer from existing manhole on Road 234 near Burger Chef entrance,
beneath Road #31, then South 850 feet to Town Builders property line. Mr.
Beach seconded this motion. Mr. Hinshaw proposed an amendment that owners or
assigns agree to accept annexation at such time as Board action would be taken,
and the amendment was seconded by Mr. Beach. The amendment was passed unan-
imously and then the original motion was passed unanimously.
Ordinance B-22 - Transfer of Police Dept. Funds within their budget was re-
quested by the Chief of Police and the three (3) Police Co~missioners as
follows: To transfer from account #215, Radio Maintenance, $200.00; account
#23, Instruction, $300.00; account #262, C.J.P.A., $906.73; account #264,
Safety Project Grant, $7.50, account #265, Xerox Copier, $120.65; and from
account #222, Gas, $193.12; a total of $1728.00. This total amount to be
transferred to account #212, Postage, $54.00; #252, Repairs of Equipment,
$900.00; account #261, Trash Collection, $54.00; account #323, Tircs, $400.00;
account #324, Other Garage Supplies, $100.00; account #33, Car Wash (new),
$100.O0; and account A363, Office Supplies, $120.O0; a total of $1728.OO.
Upon a motion by Mr. McFadden, seconded by Mr. Beach, the approval of these
transfer of funds was approved.
Mr. Swift read a letter from the Indiana State Highway Commission dated May 3,
requesting a letter to their office to supplement our Topics application, giving
them the qualifications and reasons for the Town of Carmel employing Clyde
Williams & Assoc. as consultants. Upon motion of Mr. McFadden, seconded by Mr.
Ninshaw the letter is to be written as requested and it passed unanimously.
PROP~F~D SEWER IN SOUTH PART OF TOWNSHIP:- Mr. Herbert Zinsmeister, Mr.
Caeser Stravins~i, (Clyde Williams & Assoc.), Mr. Nohl, Mr. Dougherty, and
Mr. Ken Thompson appeared before the Board to discuss possible new sewer lines
in the Southern part of Clay Township. A map was used showing one possible
route from 96th Street station paralleling the Marion-Hamilton County Line
West to intersection with County Line and Interstate 465, then generally para-
lleling I465 Westward to intersection with Road 31. Also discussed was an
alternate routing to serve Road 31 Northward from I465. Intercepter would
start Northward from intersection of 96th & Carmel Creek and generally North
West to a point where Carmel Creek crosses 106th Street, thence West on 106th
Street to approximately the intersection of Delaware Street, South on Delaware
to 103rd Street, West on 103rd Street to Road 31, South on Road 31 to just
North of lOlst Street. From that point on lOlst Street West to Williams Creek
where a lift station and forced main would be located. Map used to discuss
these two possible routes showed approximate r~utings, especially the alter-
nate, in which there could be a slight variance of routing. Also discussed
briefly was possibility of water lines to follow sewer lines and drilling of
additional wells.
Mr. Swift seconded a motion made by Mr. Beach that Town of Carmel place shrubs
at new Water Plant at cost not to exceed 3500.00. Mr. Swift and Mr. Beach
voted in favor; Mr. McFadden and Mr. Hinshaw voted nay. Clerk-Treasurer had
stepped from the room and returned within a minute and vote had t~ken place.
A complaint given to a Board Member by Ed Schern that Carmel Concrete Products
have an Air Hammer and a Sqawk Box that is too loud. After a short discussion,
no action was taken.
Mr. Hohl advised that a bore permit was received from the L&N Railroad to bore
under Main Street. This permit with no charge was signed by Fred Swift and is
on a year to year basis.
Mr. Hohl recommended release of Ohio Farmers Insurance Co. bond on Gradle Bros.
for work at 1st Ave. N~ water main and Carmelwood in amount of $20,69~.00.
Motion by Mr. McFadden, seconded by Mr. Hinshaw to release bond was passed
unanimously.
Mr. Hohl advised that Havarstick Road is not classified as a main thoroughfare
and possibly is not elegible for State Funds. He also mentioned the L R & S
Fund of $11,O00.O0 now on hand not properly applied and that ha will contact
State Board of Accounts to learn if Town could be excused for not using a por-
tion of this money in partial payments made and be permitted to transfer this
money to another project. The $11,O00.O0 was to have been applied on Road
project just West of Carmel-Clay school offices.
The Board and Mr. Hohl discussed Auman Addition streets. Mr. Hohl made com-
ments on these streets and the Board is interested in sometime as soon as poss-
ible to widen and repair these streets.
Mr. Hohl was requested to invite County Commissioners to next meeting to discuss
Town and County cooperation in the future road work in this area.
Mr. Hohl advised Town Board that Flare North wanted their bonds released and to
post a:.cash bond with the Town with no maintenance bonds. Mr. Hohl read excerpts
from the Agreement and listed items of correction to be made at a total cost of
$~Oh.O0. Mr. Hinshaw made a motion, seconded byMr. Beach not to accept the
agreement. It passed unanimously.
Mr. Hohl talked to Board about 2nd Street S.E. relative to James Steckley*s
proposal and request at last Board meeting and he advised the Town cost would
be approximately $60.00 per width foot or approximately $1~00.00 total. Mr.
Hohl was instructed to contact Mr. Steckley to approach people living in the
apartments on South side of 2nd Steet S.E. for their opinion to make this street
accessible to Range Line Road.
Mr. Hohl was able to report on repair of 1st Ave. NW from 4th St. to 8th St.
and not cutting any trees the cost would be approximately $1000.00 for grading
and $5500.00 for resurfacing with no curbs. He also advised Emerson Road West
from 4th Ave. SUg and Park Lane Court are in need of a skip coating. Also he
mentioned he would favor some preventive maintenance on Range Line Road
South of Main Street using Slurry coating.
Discussed was two (2) Storm Sewer problems; i at the High School and the
other the Storm Sewer inlet at 5th Street N.E. and 1st Avenue NoE. It
was suggested that he contact the school with the thought of their sharing
the cost of the High School sewer problem and to report back to the Board.
Also discussed was the reacquiring of a strip of the property on the S.E.
corner of 1st Avenue SoW. and 1st Street S.W. This is being taken care of
and should be finalized soon.
Mr. Hinshaw moved the meeting be adjourned, seconded by Mr. McFadden and
passed unanimously at ll:5~ p.m.
Fred Swift, Vice-'President ~
Board of Trustees~ Town of Car~el
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