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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOT 1972 (02-08)MINUTES OF MEETING OF TOWN OF CARMEE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FEBRUARY 8, 1972 Meeting was called to order by Owen S. Kern, President of Town Board at 7:00 p.m. Alll 5 Board members were present Minutes were read, corrected, and passed unanimously upon Motion of Mr. Swift and seconded by Mr. Hinshaw. Claims were allowed in the amount of $206,823.59. METRO UTILITIES SUIT:- Fred Swift motioned that Mr. Paul Smith, attorney, be contacted for purpose of defending Metro Utilities suit against Trustees of Town of Carmel. Mr. Beach seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. Mr. Roy Davis, a County Commissioner, appeared before the Board in regards a Stop and Go light at ll6th & Westfield Blvd. County offers to pay 50% of cost of installation, they to receive old flasher signal now on site, and Town of Carmel to assume maintenance of new light. Agreement to this effect to be drawn up by County Commissioners' attorney for signing. Mr. McFadden motioned that minutes of Town Board meetings be supplied to members of Board of Trustees, Building Commissioner, Town Engineer, Planning Commission President, Board of Zoning Appeals President, and the Press. Mr. Swift seconded this motion and it was passed unanimously. 8 ACRES FOR PARK:- Mr. Swift made a motion the 8 acre tract at North edge of North Hills Apartments be leased to County Park Board for $1.00 per year on a lO year basis. It was seconded by Mr. Hinshaw and passed unanimously. Mr. Kern read four (4) resolutions prepared by Mr. Zinsmeister which if approved by the Board would serve as applications for Federal and State aid for future sewer expansion and municipal water pollution control (generally describe~d as interceptor sewers). After a discussion periodMr. Hinshaw made a motion, seconded by Mr. Kern that these resolutions be signed and forwarded to proper authorities. Signatures were affixed and attested by Clerk=Treasurer. ORDINANCE B-13:- Upon request of Town Court Judge there was a t~ane~r to be made within the Town Court Budget of $250.00 from Premiums on Official Bonds and $300.00 from Equipment accounts to Office Supplies $475.00, and $75.00 to Postage accounts. Mr. Swift motioned that this Ordinance be passed as re- quested. It was seconded by Mr. Hinshaw and passed unanimously. It was duly signed and attested to by Clerk-Treasurer. ORDINANCE Z-111:- This is a proposed Ordinance to amend Ordinance Z-2. Sub- stance of this amendment states that use of land, structure, or improvement shall conform with Master Plan and Ordinance of the Town of Carmel. Also that any site plan and all other details of proposed improvements shall conform with applicable recorded covenants. Building plans and other additional plans, spec- ifications, exhibits, and other information shall be filed as a part of said improvement location permit application and all development shall be in conform- ity therewith. In event it is not in conformity, permit will not be issued. A petition to modify plans to be filed with the Planning Commission which shall hold a hearing thereon. No permit to be issued for any use or structure unless lot abuts upon and has adequate frontage on public street. Every permit is revoked if active work is not started in two (2) ~ears. Mr. Hinshaw made a motion the amending Ordinance be enacted, Mr. Swift seconded it, and it was passed unanimously. Ordinance was signed by President of Board of Trustees and attested by Clerk~Treasurer. Ordinance to be posted in the five precincts. STATE LOAN OF $30~000.00:- Loan received from State of Indiana in the amount of $30,000.00 for planning of Waste-Water Treatment plant to be invested at best rate of interest available for period of one (1) year. Motion to place this money with a financial institution for one (1) year at best interest rate avail- able was made by Mr. McFadden, seconded by Mr. Beach, and passed unanimously. Mr. Swift made a motion that ¥~. ~ locate a new employee for the Sewer Dept. at a salary not to exceed $7900.00 per year to replace Mr. Charles Firestone who resigned. Mr. Beach seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Mr. Hohl, Town Engineer, requested permission to hire a permanent sewer inspectmr at the best salary figure possible. Mr. McFadden made a motion to approve Mr. Hohl's request, seconded by Mr. Hinshaw and passed unanimously. Possibilities of arranging for the purchase of the building and adjoining lot now being rented by the Police Department discussed and research is to. be made to determine if this can be done, and if so the best method to be used. Building Commissioner was questioned by the Board for its information what varifications and meeting of requirements was necessary before issuing permits. Mr. Hohl recommended the Board consider annexation of Keystone Woods and Woodlands. Mr. Swift moved an Ordinance be assembled to annex these two (2) areas into the Town of Carmel. It was seconded by Mr. Beach and passed unani- mously. Mr. Brown*s request at January 25 meeting that water and sewer lines be extended to his property at 2nd Ave. and 3rd Street SWwas discussed with Mr. Hohl. As a result of his study, with thought of fire protection in this area, he estimated a price of $2000.00 - $2300.00 would cover the cost of 350 ft. of water line and i hydrant. Mr. Brown to be contacted regarding a sewer line to his property. Also discussed was installation of a fire hydrant on 1st Ave. SW across from fire station. Mr. McFadden made a motion a water~line be installed to Mr. Brown's property and a hydrant be placed in the vicinity of 2nd Ave. and 3rd St. SW, also a hydrant across from fire station. Motion was not seconded. Mr. Swift made a motion the same as Mr. McFadden,s motion but not to include I hydrant across from fire station. Motion seconded byMr. Hinshaw and passed 4-1 with Mr. McFadden voting Nay. Some of the street problems, such as Mohawk Road from Range Line Road to Keystone, First Ave. NW, Haverstick Road, First Ave. NE, and Auman addition streets were discussed. Mr. Hohl requested additional time for further study and to try and set up a priority list. Mr. Hinshaw made a motion the Water and Sewer companies purchase an electronic computer at a cost not to exceed $200.00. Mr. Swift seconded the motion and it was passed 4-1. Mr. McFadden voted Nay. Meeting was adjourned at lO:15 p.m. Owe~ S. Kern, President eT ~oard