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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCM-06-16-80 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 16, 1980 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Reiman at 7:30 P.M. on June 16, 1980. Councilmembers Shepherd, Fleming, McMullen, Garretson, Johnson and Kerr were present as were John Pearce, City Attorney and the Clerk Treasurer. Invocation was given by Mrs. Kerr followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Reiman swore in Vaughn Story to replace Mr. Johnson on the Economic Development Commission. Mayor Reiman also presented a citation to Lt. Lee Dolen of the Carmel Police Department for rescuing a Carmel citizen from a burning house. Mr. Garretson made a motion to approve the minutes of June 2. Mr. Fleming seconded the motion. Mr. Johnson stated he would like to have the record reflect the fact that he had brought something before the Council and after discussion, Mr. Garretson made a motion to add the item to the agenda, Mr. Fleming seconded the motion and the vote was taken with Councilmembers McMullen, Garretson and Johnson voting aye and Council member Walker, Flemi ng and Shepherd voting nay. The motion failed because it takes a unanimous vote to add an item to the agenda. The vote was taken to approve the minutes of June 2 with Mr. Johnson's addition. Motion passed unanimously. There were no committee reports or Old Business. New Business Mayor Reiman stated the City had received official notice that the petitioner for the Springmill property had withdrawn the petition and therefo-~ no public hearing will be held on that matter. Public Hearing - Planned Unit Development - Mrs. Kerr explained the purpose for the proposed change in the zoning ordinance with regard to the Planned Unit Development. Mayor Reiman opened the meeting for public hearing. Jeanne Cook, 12550 Springmill Road, Terry Litvan, 1215 Fairbanks Drive and Dave Coots, 24 Rolling Springs Ct., addressed the Council. Mrs. Litvan, a member of the Plan Commission stated she felt provisions should be made within the ordinance to require the plans to be recorded in the county recorders office. Mrs. Kerr asked if perhaps such recording would cloud the title o~ the property. Discussion ensued. The meeting was closed for public hearing and Mr. Garretson made a motion to amend proposed ordinance Z-164, section 24.3.5 to read " After the Commission has approved and signed the final development plan, the applicant shall record said approved development plan with the Recorder of Hamilton County, Indiana and shall file said approved and recorded development plan with the Building Commissioner within sixty (60) days following approval." Mr. Johnson seconded the motion. Mr. Garretson made a motion to table action on the amendment until the July 7th meeting. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion which City Council Meeting June 16, 1980 Page Two passed unanimously. Mr. Garretson then made a motion to amend proposed Ordinance Z-164, Section 24.11 to read in the last paragraph " All changes in the final development plan approved by the Commission shall be recorded with the Recorder of Hamilton County, Indiana and filed with the ~uilding Commissioner within sixty (60) days following approval." Mr. Johnson seconded the motion. Mr. Garretson made a motion to table action on the amendment until the July 7th meeting. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Mrs. Kerr made a motion to suspend the rules and act upon Ordinance Z-164 as presented tonight. Motion seconded by Mrs. McMullen and failed on a nay vote by Mr. Garretson. All other Council members in attendance voted aye. Proposed Ordinance Z-164 is shown as introduced. Resolution for Purchase of Unique Heating - Resolution 1-6-16-80 was introduced as a procedure for real estate purchase. Mr. Garretson made a motion to adopt resolution 1-6-16-80. Motion seconded by Mr. Johnson and passed unanimously. Rules and Procedures - Mr. Johnson presented his concerns of the informality of some of the procedures of the Council and made a motion that the Chair direct the President Pro tem of the Council to act as Chairman and select two additional members to form a special committee to formulate and present an ordinance or resolution setting out rules and proceaures for this Council as provided in the Indiana Code. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kerr and passed with Councilmembers Fleming, McMullen, Garretson, Johnson and Kerr voting aye, Shepherd voting nay. Mr. Garretson will Chair the committee with Mrs. McMullen and Mr. Shepherd serving on same. Ordinance on SPC15 - Construction Permit - Mayor Reiman stated there were changes to be made on this prior to presentation and it would be put back on agenda for July 7th meeting. Fourth of July Parade Information - Mayor Reiman reported that Mrs. Ann Zenobia is in charge of the parade and needs to know which City officials will be in town to participate. Mr. Garretson announced that Al McGuire would be in town Friday evening for the Carmel Classic dinner and ticket sales will be cut off on Wednesday if anyone is interested. He also stated that he had attended the Town Meeting last Saturday and one of the major concerns was park facilities. He suggested the Mayor might want to appoint a task force on parks. Mayor Reiman said she would be happy to accept recommendations for citizens to serve on such a committee. Mrs. Kerr distributed a letter from Mr. and Mrs. Jack Clary regarding a sewer problem. Mayor Reiman stated this matter had been brought to her attention and would be on the Board of Public Works agenda. City Council Meeting June 16, 1980 Page Three Mr. Garretson reminded the Councilmembers chairing committees to work on budgets that the media must be advised prior to the meetings to conform with the Sunshine Law. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the same was duly adjourned at 9:10 P.M. Approved: Attest: