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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCM-10-20-80 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 20, 1980 The meeting of the Common Council of the City of Carmel was called to order by Mayor Jane A. Reiman at 7:30 P.M. on October 20, 1980. Council members Shepherd, Fleming, McMullen, Garretson, Walker, Johnson and Kerr were present. Also present was City Attorney, John Pearce, and Clerk-Treasurer. Mrs. Kerr read the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Mrs. Kerr moved to approve the minutes of the October 6, 1980 meeting. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Mayor Reiman introduced the City Engineer, Tom Welch, to the Council members. Old Business The Memorandum of Understanding between the Mayor, Council and Plan Commission was discussed and upon recommendation from the Plan Commission, Mr. Garretson made a motion to change the provision for sixty day notice to thirty day notice in the last paragraph. Motion seconded by Mrs. McMullen and passed unanimously. Mrs. Kerr asked that the minutes reflect that it is the intention of the Plan Commission that the Planning Advisor submit a quarterly report to the Commission, the Mayor and the Township Trustee. Mrs. Kerr made a motion that the minutes of the October 13th meeting of the Plan Commission be attached to the Memorandum of Understanding and made a part thereof. Motion seconded by Mr. Johnson and passed unanimously. Mr. Garretson made a motion to introduce Ordinance D-279, Ordinance amendinq the budget of the Building Commissioner. Motion seconded by Mr. Johnson. Ordinance D-279 was introduced. Mr. Garretson made a motion that the ordinance be amended to read Planning Advisor in place of City Planner. Mr. Walker seconded the motion which after discussion was passed unanimously. Mr. Garretson made a motion to suspend the rules and act upon Ordinance D-279 tonight. Motion seconded by Mr. Walker and passed unanimously. Mr. Walker made a motion to approve Ordinance D-279. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kerr and passed unanimously. New Business Information Presentation on North-South Interceptor Grant - Mr. Don Silvey from HNTB gave an informational presentation to the Council on the North South Interceptor Grant, what the Interceptor was, where it would go, what it meant to the City of Carmel and funding. He pointed out that the easements were not reimbursible in any part and that thAe total cost of the project would be approximately $9,000,000 and the City share $1,700,000. The project is expected to begin construction in April or May with a completion target date of fall of 1982. Public Hearing - Additional Appropriation - Mr. Garretson made a motion to introduce Ordinance D-280, Ordinance for additional appropriation to fund the improvements to the building at 11 First Street, N.E. to be used as the City Engineer's office. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Ordinance D-280 was introduced. Mayor Reiman opened the meeting for a public hearing. City Council Meeting October 20, 1980 Page Two There being no citizens to speak to the issue, the public hearing was closed. City Engineer, Tom Welch, showed the Council plans for the enlarging and arrangement of the Building. Mrs. Kerr and Mr. Fleming questioned the loss of parking area and it was pointed out that the addition would go to the east, thus losing only one parking space. Mr. Walker made a motion to suspend the rules and act upon the ordinance tonight. Motion seconded by Mrs. McMullen and passed unanimously. Vote was taken on Ordinance D-280 which passed unanimously. Cable TV Franchise - Mr. Garretson, making reference to his memorandum (copy attached) cited problems he had observed in connection with the cable TV franchise. Mr. Mike Zimmer from Hamilton Cable TV was present and was agreeable to answer some of the questions raised by Mr. Garretson. Mrs. Kerr made a motion that Mr. Zimmer's response be made in writing and forwarded to the Council members prior to the next meeting where the subject would be discussed. Motion seconded by Mr. Johnson and passed unanimously. Acceptance of Appraisals & Resolution to Purchase Property - Mr. Walker read the resolutions of the Board of Public Works acceptance of appraisals on property for future City facilities in the amounts of $266,000 and $290,000. Mr. Walker made a motion to accept the appraisals and enter a resolution to purchase said property. Mr. Flemin~ seconded the motion which passed 5-1, Mr. Garretson was out of the room and Mrs. Kerr voted nay. Stop Sign for Hawthorne Drive at Ironwood - Mrs. Kerr stated the City Code already provided for stop signs at this intersection and that they had been errected this afternoon. Transfer of Funds - City Court - Mr. Garretson made a motion to introduce Ordinance B-170. Motion seconded by Mrs. McMullen. Ordinance B-170 was introduced. Mr. Garretson made a motion to suspend the rules and act upon Ordinance B-170 tonight. Motion seconded by Mr. Walker and passed unanimously. Vote was taken on Ordinance B-170 which passed unanimously. Transfer of Funds - Police Department - Mr. Garretson made a motion to introduce Ordinance B-171. Mrs. McMullen seconded the motion. Ordinance B-171 was introduced. Mr. Johnson made a motion to amend Ordinance B-171 to include: $2400.00 from Omnibus Crime Control 2-262 to Gasoline 3- 321; $250.00 from Cleaning Service 2-263 to Gasoline 3-321; $100.00 from Copy Machine 2-264 to Gasoline 3-321; $75.00 from Subscriptions & Dues 5-55 to Gasoline 3-321; $170.00 from Premiums on Official Bonds 5-56 to Gasoline 3-321. Motion seconded by Mr. Garretson and passed unanimously. Mr. Garretson made a motion to suspend the rules and act upon the Ordinance this evening. Motion seconded by Mr. Walker and passed unanimously. Vote was taken on Ordinance B-161 which passed unanimously. Transfer of Funds - Fire Department - Mr. Garretson made a motion to introduce Ordinance B-172. Motion seconded by Mr. Walker. Ordinance B-172 was introduced. Mr. Walker made a motion to suspend the rules and act upon Ordinance B-172 tonight. Motion seconded by Mr. Shepherd and passed unanimously. Vote was taken on Ordinance B-172 which passed unanimously. City Council Meeting October 20, 1980 Page Three Other Business Mr. Garretson asked the Clerk-Treasurer to prepare an advertisement for additional appropriations from Revenue Sharing in the amount of $1,000 for Hamilton Centers, so that a public hearing on same could be held at the next meeting. Mr. Garretson also requested an advertisement be prepared for additional appropriations in the amount of $45,000 for the proposed building to be used as a meeting room. The Board of Public Works is taking bids on October 29 and will be making a recommendation to the Council on November 3. Mrs. Kerr stated she felt this was acting prematurely. Mr. Garretson asked that the ad be placed for hearing on the 17th of November. Mr. Garretson stated that there would be a special meeting of the Council to review the utilities budgets for 1981 on November 10. Mr. Johnson stated there would be a meeting of the Traffic Study Committee concerning Carmel Drive on October 22, 7:00 P.M. in the meeting room at City Hall. Mr. Johnson asked the City Attorney to look into the legality of the City contracting with a trash collector or collectors to decrease the number of trash days in Carmel. Mrs. McMullen stated she would work on a committee with Mr. Johnson to look into the possibilities of such an arrangement. Mr. Johnson stated he would like to have his name as well as Mr. Fleming's and Mr. Garretson's added to the BPW minutes of October 1st as being in attendance at the discussion on the City Planner. Mr. Johnson inquired as to the research being done by Mr. Howard regarding ordinances on massage parlors, etc. Mrs. Kerr stated that there had been a question raisedAas to the legality of annexing Woodfield Acres and asked Mr. Pearce to check that out. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the same was duly adjourned at 9:40 P.M. APPROVED: ATTEST: