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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCM-10-02-78135 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 2, 1978 The reguls~r meeting held October 2, 1978 of the C~rmel City Council was called to order at 7:30 P. M. by Mayor Pickett. Four Council Members were present, nsmely: Minnie H. Doane Janes D. G~rretson Rober~ J. Horvath Fred T. Swift Henrietta Herron represented the office of the Clerk-Treasurer in the absence of Peggy Lou Smith. The invocation was given by C~.u~cilwomanDoane with special mention for the speedy recovery of Councilman Stanley Meachan. Mayor Pickett led the Pledge of A]]egiance. Councilman Garretson moved to approve the minutes of the last meeting held October 18, 1978. Councilman Horvath seconded snd the minutes were approved unanimously as written. Councilman Garretson made the following motion: M0~WE--due to absence of several Council Members and the failure to receive certain information on possible land cost, the Executive session scheduled to ~llow this meeting be postponed until following the next regular scheduled meeting of the City Council October 16, 1978. Councilmsn Horvath seconded and the motion was approved unanimously. OLD BUSINESS ITEM I-SECOND }hEADING-ORDINANCE #D18~-ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMIT-BROOkSHIRE pARKWAY Councilman Ga~retson pointed out that Item I had previously been tabled until the second meeting in October. Mayor Pickett concurred and it would be re- scheduled for the October 16th meeting. ITEM II-SECOND READING -0NDINANCE# Z-l~7-PLAN COMMISSION RE-ZONE 18.23~ ACRES ' BETWEEN HUNTE~RS GLEN AND HUNTERS QUEST Mayor Pickett readthe title of Ordinance Z-157 and Councilman Garretson inquired if this ordinance required five (5) votes. Councilman Swift replied not if it follows the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Councilmsn Gsrretson made the following motion: M0lrE__unless there are any remonstrators here against it, the adop~tion of Z-157. The motion was seconded by councilwoman Doane and Councilman Swift inquired of Mr. Fineberg's representive if he had any comments. CARMEL CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 2, 1978 Page 2 As there was no discussion the motion was carried unanimously. ITEM III-CABLE T V In reply to Mayor Pickett's inquire, Mr. Owen Kern, City Attorney, reported that he had talked with Hamilton Cable TV Manager in Evansville and they agree that the contract does cover and the City of Carmel is entitled to 5% of ~e Home Box Office fees. The Manager stated that H~milton Cable TV must pay another company four dollars ($4.00) of the ~ight dollars ($8.00) that is collected for the Home Box Office and Mr. Kern tenet~tively agreed with him the City of Carmel was entitled to five per cent (5%) of the four dollars ($4.00) dating back to July let. There was some discussion as to the exact date Home Box Office started and the contract stating five per cent (5~) of the franchise fee. Councilman C. arretson pointed out this could m~ke a large difference in revenue to the City and Councilman Horvath read into the record a memo from the Clerk-Treasurer giving the estimated yearly revenue - based on current subscribers - at five per cent (5%) of the gross. (The memo is attached to and made a part of these minutes.) After some further general discussion, Mr. Kern noted that additional negotiation would be necess~ry with Hamilton Cable TV. There followed a lengthy discussion with representatives of Hamilton Cable TV, Mr. Charles Guion and Mr. Norm Schoppenhorst, concerning available equipment, future expansion, past and future service problem, quality of service, and anticipated programming. Councilman Garretson inquired as to the Company's intention for "live" programming and/or taping of special events, equipment, and the special equipDed van. Mr. Schoppenhorst pointed out that with the equipment Cable TV has and the studio and equipment available at the school, these events could be covered and that it was not economically feasible for Cable TV to bringMrs. Newman and the special van except for very special events. Mr. Kern noted that the contract only agreed to make a studio available and a channel available primarily for the schools. Councilman Garretson then referred to the minutes of April ~, 1977, specifying certain commitments by the representives of Hamilton Cable TV and a letter from Hamilton Cable TV confirming said minutes. It was generally agreed that although the Council and Hamilton Cable Tv were in accord on fifty per cent (50%) of the five per cent (5%) due the City further discussion was necessary concerning the remaining fifty per cent (50%) and the effective date would have to ascertained. 1_.37 CAPJ4EL CITY COUNCIL ~¢EE~TING October 2, 1978 Page 3 Mr. Schoppenhorst stated that November 13th certain repairs and adjustments would be made in the microwave channel and approximately November 18th Channel 44 would be eliminated and Channel 17 from AtlantA, via satillite, would be added. These repairs and ~djustments, with the addition of new ges~S to improve the Muncie station, should result in improved service and reception especially with WGN plus improved programming with the addition of the Atlanta station. Mr. Gulch pointed out that there had been certain management changes within the H~milton Cable TV Corporate structure and, therefore, anticipates improved communications and service frog a management point of view. IT~4 iV-CETAEMPLOYEES sOURCE OF FUNDS CHANGE_ Mayor Pickett stated that the ordinsnces that were acted on at the September 18th meeting for the funding of the CETA employees for the latter part of September were obsolete due to monies being made available through the man- power program. He further stated that, working with the officials at the Indianapolis State ~ETA office, a program had been designed whereby all present Title II and Title VI employees will continue under the current status for the remainder of the calendar year. Adjustment would be necessary January 1, 1979, that would require either the elimination and/or absorption by the City of some positions. The Mayor said that it was his understanding that at this time Title II employees could not be supplemented but that Title VI employees could. Mayor Pickett then introduced input, and inquired if he had of the CETA program. TCr. Tom Able of the CETA office, asked for his any further information concerning the continuation Mr. Able replied that Congress still has not appropriated funds, that the new fiscal year began October l, 1978, and that they had received authorization from the Department of Labor to incur cost for the month of October. Councilmsn G~rretson expressed the opinion that, since there was a possibility with any Federal funding that at some point the furnds might not always be available, perhaps the City Council should take a second look at the CETA hiring practice. If one can get an employee that can provide a service and that service can be discontinued when the CETA funds are unavailable, then the hiring program should be continued; if, however, the City is going to hire that person with the knowledge that eventually they are going to be absorbed and the cost accurred to the City then perhaps every department should take a second look at the practice. CAPJIEL CITY COUNCIL I~ETING October 2, 1978 Page 4 Mayor Pickett pointed out that all employees hired under this program had been essential employees and that over a period of approximately four (4) years, had saved several hund~red thousand dollars in salaries to the City. He further pointed out that the intent of Congress is to bring the virtually unemployable, tre. in them, and either absorb into the system or get them jobs in private industry and bring someone else in. There followed some further general discussion as to past and future hiring practices, utilization, and efficiency of the program. OLD BUSINESS IT~ I-0RDINANCE #D-188-APPROVING GIFT OF LAND TO HAMILTON COUNTY PARKAND RECREATION BOARD Councilman Garretson read ordinance D-188. Councilman Swift moved for adoption of the ordinance and Councilman Horvath seconded. Councilwoman Doane moved for the suspension of the rules and Councilman Swift seconded. The motion to suspend the rules was passed unanimously. As there was no discussion on ordinance D-188 the motion was approved unanimously. ITFLM II - ORDINANCE ~B-I~i-TRANSFER FUNDS WITHMVHBUDGET m Councilman Garretson then read ordinance B131 transferring the followingMVH funds: From: 1-121 to: 3-324 4-423 4-43 From: 2-263 To: 4-423 Part time Salaries ($1,600.00) Other Garage & Motor Supplies 100.0O Cement 800.00 Repair Parts 700.00 Equipment Rental (500.00) Cement 500.00 Councilman Swift made the motion to approve said ordinance and it was seconded by Councilman Garretson. The motion to suspend the rules was made by Councilmau Horvath and seconded by Councilman Garretson. Both motions were approved unanimously. ITEM II~-ADME~D~,IEA~ TO STOP SIGN ORDINANCE Mayor Pickett read a memo to admend Ordinance ])-168. ~. Kern stated that it would be necessary to prepare a new ordinance incorporating these changes.