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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCM-04-02-79MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 2, 1979 The meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:33 by Mayor Pickett, who presided. All members except Councilman Garretson were present. Clerk Treasurer was present. City Attorney was not present. Councilwoman Doane gave the invocation. Mayor Pickett led the pledge of allegiance. Councilwoman Reiman introduced her guest, Dixie Blair, Republican candidate for Mayor of Monticello. Councilman Meacham moved to approve the minutes of the last regular meeting and executive session, Councilman Swift seconded it and it passed unanimously. OLD BUSINESS : AGENDA ITEM #1: REPORT FROM COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN : Mayor Pickett stated Councilman Garretson had requested at the executive session to have appraisals made on the City buildings. Mayor Pickett stated he contacted Meid Compton andiwas told he could appraise the police building and city building for $100.00. C~ost could be charged to either Mayor's promotion of City fund or offi~ial records. AGENDA I~EM #2: ORDINANCE ANNEXING ROAD 234 : Mr. Hohl requested the Council to table this item. We did have an agreement with Greenfield District. Greenfield District had to clear it with the State Highway Office in Indianapolis and the Attorney General's office because of litigation. He has asked the City Attorney to look into what possible ramifications with us going ahead with the annexation. Councilman Swift moved this item be tabled and placed on the agenda next meeting, Councilwoman Doane seconded it and it passed unanimously. FIRE PROTECTION ORDINANCE : Mayor Pickett stated Frank Campbell, Attorney for the Township, was not receptive to changing the agreement. Councilman Swift moved to approve Ordinance #D-202 which approves the contract with the Township for 1979, Councilman Meacham seconded it and it passed unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: AGENDA ITEM #1: PUBLIC HEARING MVH SPECIAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE #D-2l2: Mayor Pickett read proposed Ordinance #D- 212 appropriating funds from the MVH Special Distribution Fund to MVH Special Distribution Budget Fund. There were no comments from the public. Councilman Horvath moved to approve proposed ordinance, Councilman Meacham seconded it. Councilwoman Reiman moved to suspend the rules and act on theAordinance this evening, Councilman Swift seconded it and it passed unanimously. Motion to adopt passed unanimously. AGENDA ITEM #2: RE-ZONE ORDINANCE #Z-158: KEN THOMPSON FROM R2 to B3: Mr. Doug Church, Attorney for Ken ~hompson, appeared before the Council to request re-zone of 15 acres at the SE corner of 98th and Keystone Avenue from S-2 to B- 3. Mr. Mike Howard, representing Lakewood Garden Homeowners, reviewed the agreement which had been signed by Mr. Thompson and Mr. Schutz agreeing to a number of concerns of the homeowners. The project would be called Lakewood Professional Office Buildings. Mayor Pickett read resolution from Plan Commission recommending approval of the re-zone. Councilman Meacham moved to approve Ordinance #Z- 158, Councilwoman Doane seconded it. Councilman Coots Page 2 4/2/79 moved to suspend the rules, Councilman Swift seconded it and it passed unanimously. Motion to adopt passed unanimously. Councilwoman Reiman asked about annexation of the area. Mr. Hohl etated it needed to be determined who would serve them water, Indianapolis Water Company or Carmel. Councilman Swift movedAan annexation ordinance be prepared for next meeting, Doug Church to prepare the ordinance, Councilman Horvath seconded it and it passed unanimously. AGENDA ITEM #3: CIVIL DEFENSE SIREN : Fire Chief Swails stated a siren could be purchased for approximately $2,000.00 each with controls. Council suggested he use the money in his equipment account and if he runs out later in the year, he can ask for a special appropriation. Location to be determined by the Board of Works. AGENDA ITEM #4: ORDINANCE #B-141: TRANSFERRING FUNDS WITHIN THE MVH BUDGET: Proposed Ordinance #3-141 was read by Mayor Pickett. Councilman Meacham moved to approve proposed Ordinance #B-141 transferring funds within the MVH budget, Councilman Swift seconded it. Councilman Horvath moved to suspend the rules, Counnilwoman Doane seconded it and it passed unanimously. Motion to adopt passed unanimously. AGENDA ITEM #5: ORDINANCE #D-210: AUTHORIZATION FOR ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURES FROM SEWER UTILITY : Proposed Ordinance #D-210 was read by Mayor Pickett. Councilman Horvath moved to approve Ordinance #D-210 authorizing additional expenditures from the City sewage operating and depreciation fund. Councilwoman Reiman seconded it. Councilman Swift moved to suspend the rules. Councilwoman Doane seconded lt and it passed unanimously. Motion to adopt passed unanimously. AGENDA ITEM #6: AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURES FROM WATER UTILITY : Mayor Pickett read proposed Ordinance D-211. Councilman Swift moved to adopt proposed Ordinance #D-211 authorizing expenditures from the City water utility, Councilman Meacham seconded it. Councilman Meacham moved to suspend the rules, Councilwoman Doane seconded it and it passed unanimously. Motion to adopt passed unanimously. ADDED ITEMS : Councilwoman Reiman suggested the press publish the fact the computer errored and put an arrears on the water bills to eliminate calls to the water company. Councilwoman Reiman asked for clarification on holiday pay for firemen. Mayor Pickett stated it was on the Board of Public Works agenda for next week. Councilman Coots explained the notices received regarding drainage. Dick Fisher has petitioned a development at 106th and Gray Road that will effect the general watershed to which the Moffitt legal drain goes on through to White River and since it i9 affecting that drainage flow, the drainage board had to give notice to everyone within that watershed. A discussion on serving water to Bauer Commercial Park, Een Thompson development, was held. It was agreed more information would be needed regarding purchase of all the mains etc. before a decision could be reached. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:05 PM. ATTEST: Approved: