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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
April 17, 1978
The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:30 PM by
Mayor Pickett, who presided. All members, Clerk-Treasurer and City Attorney
were present.
Councilwoman Doane gave the invocation. Mayor Pickett led the pledge of allegiance.
Councilman Meacham moved to approve the minutes of the last regular meeting,
Councilman Horvath seconded it and it passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS:
AGENDA ITEM~l: REPORT FROM STANDING COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN: There were no reports.
NEW BUSINESS:
AGENDA ITEM#l: DOWNTOWN WATER PLANT: Mayor Pickett read letter from Mr. Herr,
of Stream Pollution Control Board, as attached to minutes. Mr Paul Hartman,
from that office, was present. Councilman Coots gave a review of a meeting attended
by some of the Councilmembers, Board of Public Works and members of the Stream
Pollution Board after the special meeting of the Council, March 29, 1978. The
purpose of the meeting was to see whether or not there was a solution that could
be reached that would eliminate the necessity for putting $55-60 thousand into a
force main from the water plant to the Gradle Park area interceptor and the
remaining amounts of the $200,000 construction costs would be required anyway.
The purpose of the meeting was to determine if there was some means whereby we
could extend the deadline ~o install the force main so as to utilize the interceptor
if and when it is constructed from the north plant to the south plant. Following
that meeti~Mr. Hohl and the Mayor met downtown with the Stream Pollution Board
representatives and he understood Mr. Hohl was asked in a 20 day period of time to
determine whether or not 2 tanks or a tank and a lagoon could be constructed even
at a more initial cost, it would have a longer life span. He asked Mr. Hohl if his
reply was available yet. Mr. Hohl stated it was not available yet. Mr. Uhrick~of
Clyde E. Williams, is to be in the City tomorrow to discuss it. Mayor Pickett
stated they were to meet with professor Edsel tomorrow also to discuss his idea of
reclaiming the salt. Mr. Hartman stated the City had two ways to go: either go to
the south plant or build the holding facility and discharge into Cool Creek on a
controlled basis. Councilman Coots suggested the Board of Works obtain costs on
everything amd present to the Council a report and specific recommendation on its
measured dollar cost so we can weigh one proposal against the other and determine
which alternative is not necessarily most economical but in general te~ns better
for the City's water operation. He stated, historically, the Council gets caught
in the eleventh hour with having to make a decision on a do or die basis and we
don't have much time if we are to complete all of this by October 1st of this year.
Councilman Rift stated he didn't think we should feel the situation has cha~ed a
whole lot. The only thing is, if we are considering installing some tanks that
we would have to install in the end anyway, he felt that was worth serious
consideration, however, he felt we knew everything we know now two weeks ago,
about the possibility of what could happen if we don't do just as they wishand
he still felt it was a legitimate option of ours to go to court if we have to.
Councilman Meacham left at 8:08 PM
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AGENDA ITI~I~: EXPANSION OF WATER SYSTt~: Mayor Pickett read letter from
Clyde E. Williams listing three alternatives for water expansion. Mayor Pickett
stated that with the present rate of building going on, this million gallon
storage is scheduled to take care of ~e,w, l tments through l~80z The feelin~ is,
if building is to continue, there will have tO be an expansion by around 1980.
A discussion on the alternatives was held. Mayor Pickett stated the fiscal report
should be ready for distribution tomorrow. Counci]m=u Coots asked if the Board
of Public Works is saying the Plan Commission could not approve any new sub-
divisions on Carmel water. Mr. Hohl stated yes he thought so. Mayor Pickett
stated we are simply saying we can not over expand the system. Councilman Coots
stated that meant we did not have water capacity to 1980, we have it only for
today. Mayor Pickett stated that it had been stated many times the million gallon
storage would only take care of commitments up to about 1980. Councilwoman Doane
asked if that meant these people would have to sit and wait for 2½years for
water service. Mayor Pickett stated there is a period of time for approval and
connection. Councilman Garretson asked if the million gallon storage tank project
was complete. Mr. Hohl stated the final inspection was Friday. Councilman
Garretson asked the Clerk-Treasurer to provide a financial report at the next
meeting on how expenditures met with the projected costs. Councilman Coots moved
the Council resolve that the Board of Works proceed with the water expansion
project so as to permit the continued regulated or controlled growth of the
City of Carmel without undo interruptions because of services and their
unavailability, Councilwoman Reiman seconded it. Councilman Garretson stated
he didn't understand the necessity of the motion inasmuch as the Council had
already defined the w~ter service boundary. Councilman Coots stated it was so
the Board of Works would have no doubt about the Council's intent to serve that
area. Motion passed unanimously.
AGENDA ITEM #3: TRAFFIC CONTROL: Mayor Pickett read proposed ordinance establishing
stop signs ateastbound traffic at Altam Avenue at the intersection of Blairsden
Avenue and a stop sign at westbound traffic at Altam Avenue at the intersection of
Blairsden Avenue and at southbound traffic at Blairsden Avenue at the intersection
of Altam Avenue. Mrs. Johnson, who lives in that neighborhood,was present and
stated the stop signs authorized by a previous ordinance, on Lexington were not
up yet. Mr. Hohl stated he did not b~ave any on hand but hoped to have some soon.
Councilman Coots moved to adopt proposed ordinance, Councilman Sk~ift seconded it.
Councilman Coots moved to suspend the rules, Councilwoman Doane seconded it and it
passed unanimously. Motion to adopt passed unanimously.
AGENDA ITEM#~: ORDINANCE AUTHORIZINGEXPENDITUI~EFOR PAINTING 0FWATER ~0WER:
Mayor Pickett read proposed ordinance to add $21,000.00 to Acct. ~661 in the water
utility budget to have available money for painting, cleaning and add cathodic
protection to the water tower. Councilman Carretson moved to adopt the ordinance,
Councilmm Horvath seconded it. Councilman Garretson moved to suspend the rules,
Councilwoman Doane seconded it and it passed unanimously. Motion to adopt passsd
unanimously.
ADDED ITEM ON AGENDA: ORDINANCES AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES FROM THE WATERAND
SEWER UTILITIES: Mayor Pickett read proposed Ordinance #D-154 adding $6,139.00 to
~cct. #100.3-32~.h and $14,160,50 to Acct. #100.3-324.3 to the sewage utility
udget to pay for pick-up trucks and a backhoe. Councilman Garretson moved to
~adopt proposed ordinance, Councilwoman Reiman seconded it. Councilwoman Doane
moved to suspend the rules, Councilman Horvath seconded it and it passed unanimously.
Motion to adopt passed unanimously.
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Mayor Pickett then read proposed Ordinance #D-155 adding $6,126.19 to Acct.#392
to the water utility budget to purchase pick-up trucks. Councilman Garretson
moved to adopt proposed ordinance, Councilwoman Doane seconded it. Councilman
Horvath moved to suspend the rules, Councilman Swift seconded it and it passed
unanimously. Motion to adopt passed unanimously.
ADDED ITEM ON AGENDA: BRIAR LANE ACCESS ROk]): Councilman Swift moved to allow
Councilman Coots to add an item on the agenda, Councilwoman Reiman seconded it
and it passed unanimously. Councilman Coots reviewed correspondence with Mrs Deeds
of the Woodlands Homeowners Assoc. and Mr. Fisher, developer of Briar Lane,
regarding heavy trucks using Lakeshore Drive East because Mr. Fisher had not
finished the access road he hgd proposed to. Councilman Coots stgted he saw
from the minutes the Board of Works had discussed this matter, but didn't see that
they had come up with a solution. He then moved that an ordinance be prepared
prohibiting truck traffic on Lakeshore East Drive entering off of 106th Street
and with a 5 ton load limit and have that available for passage at our next
meeting, Councilwoman Reiman seconded it and it passed unanimously.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 PM.
ATTEST:
Clerk-Treasurer
Approved:
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