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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC090880.WP5MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 8, 1980 The meeting of the Common Council of the City of Carmel was called to order by President Pro Tem James Garretson at 7:30 P.M. on September 8, 1980. Councilmembers Shepherd, Fleming, McM~llen, Walker, Johnson and Kerr were present. Also present were City Attorney, Mike Howard and Clerk-Treasurer. Invocation was given by Mrs. Kerr followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Mrs. Kerr noted that on page 1 of the minutes of the August 18 meeting the word "quadron" was used and the word should have been "quadrant" and asked that the minutes be amended to show that change. Mrs. Kerr then made a motion to approve the minutes of the August 18, 1980 meeting as amended. Motion seconded by Mr. Johnson and passed unanimously. Old Business Stop Signs - Lakeshore Drive West - Mrs. McMullen made a motion to introduce Ordinance D-276, an ordinance for stop signs along Lakeshore Drive West. Mr. Fleming seconded the motion. Mr. Garretson pointed out that the ordinance had been prepared with three stop signs and that the determination to which one or ones should be erected would be up to the Council. A letter from Chief Lowe and a memo from the Mayor regarding a conversation with Mr. York, principal of the new school, both advised a stop sign should be at the corner of Lakeshore Drive West and Hensel. Mary Lynn Ahrenbeck, 10919 Lakeshore Drive West, stated that her concern was to slow the traffic because so many children walked to snhool and felt that there should be at least two stop signs, and perhaps the best place for the other one would be at Rollshore Court and Lakeshore Court. Josephine McCormick, 11035 Lakeshore Drive West stated that perhaps one at Hensel should be erected but that she did not feel there was a need for any other stop signs. Ila Badger, who lives at the corner of Rolling Springs and Lakeshore Drive West stated she felt there should be two signs, one at Hensel and one at Rollshore. John Arhenbeck, 10919 Lakeshore Drive West stated that all of his children were out of school but that the signs were needed not only for the children but because the speed limit is exceeded and there have been numerous accidents where gone into vehicles have yards. Terry Litvan, 1215 Fairbanks stated she was told the Street Superintendent did not have a copy of the City Code and wanted to know how he would know where the eigns were to be. Mrs. Kerr asked that the matter be checked in to. Mr. Johnson made a motion to amend Ordinance D-276 deleting reference to a four-way stop at Lakeshore Drive West and Whispering Trail. Mrs. McMullen seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Vote was taken on Ordinance D-276 as amended and the Ordinance as amended was passed unanimously. Amendment to Salary Ordinance for 1980 Salaries - Ordinance D-274 Mr. Garretson stated that this item had been tabled at the August 18 meeting due to the fact that the Mayor was not in attendance and that since this delt with the reorganization of the Building Commissioners department and the City Council Meeting Sept. 8, 1980 Page Two City Planner that this item should be tabled until the October 6 meeting after the Township Advisory Board, Plan Commission BZA and the Mayor met. Mr. Shepherd made a motion to table Ordinance D-274 until the October 6 meeting. Mr. Fleming seconded the motion which passed 4-3 Kerr, McMullen and Johnson voting nay. Determination of Planner - Mrs. Kerr stated that Miss Chapman, theACity Planner would be on vacation at the time of the joint meeting'to discuss the position of City Planner and that Miss Chapman was at the Council meeting tonight to give her presentation on her job. Mr. Garretson stated that the Council was not the place to give the presentation in that the Council only budgeted the position. Mr. Shepherd made a motion to table the determ;nation of the planner until the October 6 meeting. Motion sec'onded by Mr. Fleming and passed 4-3; Kerr, McMullen and Johnson voting nay. Mrs. Kerr felt the Council had acted unfairly in not allowing Miss Chapman to give her presentation. Mr. Walker, also a member of the Board of Public Works, stated he would have the meeting on the discussion of the City Planner changed to the Board of Public Works meeting on October 1 so that Miss Chapman could give her presentation at that time. New Business Resolution for State Funding for Indiana Heartland Association - Mr. Garretson stated the Council had received a memorandum from Mr. Dougherty concerning the resolution which asks the State for funding for the Indiana Heartland Association. Mr. Walker made a motion to introduce Resolution 1-9880. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion. Mr. Garretson read the resolution. Vote was taken on the resolution which passed 6-1; Mrs. Kerr abstaining. EDC Resolution for Holding Tank - Mr. Garretson stated this item had been removed from the agenda due to the fact that it had no yet gone to the EDC for recommendation. Financial Report - Mr. Johnson stated he had requested the Clerk-Treasurer to prepare a report of the funds which were not budgeted but could be expended by appropriation for Rangeline Road or other various projects. A copy of the report had been sent to the Council members along with a recount of the monies already expended for Rangeline Road. The Clerk-Treasurer stated she would prepare the report on a monthly basis so long as time permitted and that she would endeavor to provide them with any information they needed. Mr. Garretson asked if a quarterly report could be prepared on the major accounts of the different departments and the Clerk-Treasurer stated she would prepare same if time permitted. The Clerk-Treasurer stated she would pre- pare a report of the departmental accounts at the end of the year to aid the Council in budget preparation next year. ~ League of Women Voters - Energy Fair Sign Banners - Mrs. McM~llen pointed out that according to the City CodeJ permission to put up banners of advertising must come from the Council and the Building Commissioner should have no objection to same. Mrs. Josephine McCormick from the League of Women Voters explained the banners and where the League would like to put them. She had a letter from the Building Commissioner stating he had no objection to their locations. Mr. Walker made a motion to approve the placement of the banners at the corner of 116th Street and Keystone Avenue and across Rangeline Road at City Council Meeting Sept. 8, 1980 Page Three about 4th Avenue. Mrs. McMullen seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Discussion of the Code calling such permission was discussed and it was noted that Mr. Johnson was chairing a committee to review the sign ordinances and this would be discussed. Transfer of Funds - Board of Public Works and Mayor's office - Mr. Walker made a motion to introduce both ordinances for transfer and vote on the ordinances separately. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion and Ordinance B-167, Transfer of Funds, Board of Public Works and Ordinance B-168, Transfer of Funds, Mayor's Office were introduced. Mrs. Kerr asked if anyone knew the reason for the transfers and Mr. Walker stated that the transfer into the Building and Structures account was to upgrade the heating and cooling system in the City Hall. Mrs. Kerr then questioned the reason for the transfer into other supplies and the Clerk-Treasurer stated that that fund in both offices was budgeted low and that her office too would need to be transferring shortly. Mr. Shepherd made a motion to suspend the rules and act on Ordinance B-167 tonight. Motion seconded by Mr. Fleming and passed unanimously. Vote was taken on Ordinance B-167 which passed unanimously. Mrs. Kerr asked how much had been spent by the Mayor's office on postage so far this year and asked the Clerk-Treasurer to bring that figure to the next Council meeting. Ordinance B-168 was shown as introduced. Iransfer of Funds - Fire Department - Mr. Shepherd stated that the fire department did many of their own repairs and felt that the transfers requested should be made. Mr. Walker made a motion to suspend the rules and act upon Ordinance B-169 tonight. Motion seconded by Mr. Fleming and passed unanimously. Vote was taken on Ordinance B-169 and passed unanimously. Other Business Mr. Walker asked what could be done about business that became run-down and vacant lots where weeds are not out. Discussion ensued and Mrs. McMullen pointed out that the Code provided for the problems of the weeds under 12.05. Mr. Johnson asked the City Attorney to check into the legality of the City an ordinance or something requiring trash collection only passing once per week in designated areas so that there is not trash on the streets four and five times a week waiting for pick-up. Mr. Garretson asked if anyone else would like to chair the committee to look into an ordinance regulating massage parlors, adult book stores, etc. since he had not had time to devote to this committee due to chairing the budget committee. No one volunteered but Mrs. Kerr stated she would get language from the Marion County ordinances for Mr. Garretson perusal. Mr. Johnson stated he felt a license for retail businesses would also be looked into. The Clerk-Treasurer stated that the Council had not acted on the Executive Session memorandum or the Council minutes from the August 25th meeting. Mrs. McMullen made a motion to approve both. Motion seconded by Mr. Walker and passed unanimously. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the same was duly adjourned at 8:50 P.M. City Council Meeting Sept. 8, 1980 Page ~our APPROVED: ATTEST