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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCM-03-03-80 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 3, 1980 The meeting of the Common Council was called to order by Mayor Reiman at 7:30 P.M. on March 3, 1980 with Councilmembers David Shepherd James Garretson, Ted Johnson, Billy Walker, Virginia Kerr and Sue McMullen present. Also present were the Clerk-Treasurer and City Attorney, John Pearce. Frank Fleming was not at the meeting. Invocation was given by Mrs. Kerr followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. A Resolution of Respect was presented in tribute to Mr. John W. Brown. Mr. Garretson made a motion the resolution be adopted. Motion seconded by Mr. Johnson and passed unanimously. Councilman Garretson made a motion to approve as corrected the minutes of the last meeting. Councilwoman Kerr seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. Committee Reports: Mrs. Kerr, Chairwoman of the Public Affairs Committee, reported the committee had met but time had not permitted them to finish a review of the proposed ordinance on amusement devices. There will be another meeting on March 17th at 6:30 P.M. Old Business Item 1- Public Hearing on Rezone of 7.5 acres east of Woodland Trace Apartments from B-4 to B-3 Ordinance Z-61 was introduced and Mr. Douglas Church attorney for Petitioner, gave a presentation in favor of the rezone. Citizens speaking against the rezone were; Suzanne McCall, 66 Woodland Dr., Carmel; William Waddick, 2 Songbird Court, Carmel, attorney for Keystone Square Shopping Center; Kathy Koeppen, 1815 E. 116th Street, Carmel; Harry Cooler, 308 Woodland Lane, Carmel; Bud Marquiss 314 Woodland Lane, Carmel; Gloria Odom, 302 Woodland Lane, Carmel and Bob Campbell, 304 Woodland Lane, Carmel. Mr. Garretson indicated his intention to vote against the rezone and stated his reasons being mainly that he f lt it was bad government to change rules previously made unless the general public wanted the change, that to rezone the property not knowing what it would be used for was unwise, and that he felt government did not owe the speculator in real estate a profit. Mrs. Kerr stated she intended to vote against the rezone basing her decision on her feeling that the petitioner had purchased the property knowing the zoning and she did not feel petitioner had stated a good cause for the rezone. Mr. Walker stated his intention to vote nay because he felt that the people in the residential area surrounding the proposed rezone had the right to expect the area they moved into to remain as it was. Mr. Johnson expressed his intention to vote against the rezone because he felt a promise made to the local residents should not be broken. Mrs. McMullen stated her intention to vote against the rezone City Council Meeting March 3, 1980 Page Two because the property owners have rights and zoning should not be changed unless circumstances changed drastically and she did not feel a change was warranted. Mr. Shepherd stated his intention to vote against the rezone be-AA cause the residents had a promise made to them that should not be broken. Mr. Garretson made a motion to adopt Ordinance Z-61. Motion seconded by Mrs. McMullen. Mr. Garretson made a moAtion toAsuspend the rules and vote on Ordinance Z-61 tonight. Mrs. KeArr seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Vote was Ataken on Ordinance Z-61. Ordinance Z- 61 was defeated by a unanimous vote of all members present. The meeting was recessed at 8:35 P.MLA and reconvened at 8:45 P.M. Item 2 - No Parking Zone Ordinance for Audubon Drive and Sylvan Lane Ordinance DL240 was introduced. Mr. Johnson statedAthe Ordinance was a result of a request by Mrs. Wolfgang of Audubon Drive. The residents on those streets had been contacted and all were in agreement with the Ordinance. Mr. WaIker made a motion to adopt Ordinance D-240. Motion seconded by Mrs. McMullen. Mr. Garretson made a motion to suspend the rules and act upon Ordinance D-240 this evening. Motion was seconded by Mr. Johnson and passed unanimously. Vote was taken on Ordinance D-240 and said Ordinance was passed unanimously. New Business Item 3 Board of Finance - Election of Chairman It was pointed out that this was a separate 30ard and the meeting would have to be held after the Council meeting. Appointments Mr. Johnson stated he had researched the law regarding appointments to the Plan Commission by the Council. He presented a letter to the Council members setting forth the law on the matter and stated he felt this substantiated the legality of the appoint ments made by the Council. Item 5 - EMS-Collection of Unpaid Fees Fire Chief Swails reported that there is quite a number of outstanding EMS fees and requested authority to file suit in small claims court to collect these fees. He also stated that in order to do this he would need funds for the filing fees. It was the consensus of theACouncil that an ordinance be prepared to transfer the funds for a filing fee and that the City Attorney look into an amendment of the ordinance on EMS to allow for the unpaid fees to be collected through small claims court. Item 6 - Rangeline Road-Delays & Expenses Mr. Fred Musleh from Clyde E. Williams & Associates gave a run-down on where the project stood, what needs to be done and the appropriate costs. The Clerk-Treasurer had prepared a run-down on the available monies to be spent on the Rangeline Road project. It was the consensus of the Council to proceed with a portion of the project this year, if financially able to do 80 and to look into possibilities of borrowing money to pay for ourAshare. Mrs. Jean Keeler, 411 South Guilford, Carmel, addressed the Council with a request that the Council look to providing guidance of some sort by City Council Meeting March 3, 1980 Page Three way of a place or something the community could do for the junior high age children. Mayor Reiman stated that in view of the importance of the upcoming census, he has formed a committee headed by Lee Lonzo to convey the need for support of all citizens. She requested the Council consider use of $100 within their budget to help the committee. Mr. Garretson requested that an ordinance be drawn for the transfer of $100 to be used by the census committee and presented to the Council at the next meeting. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the same was duly adjourned at 10:25 P.M. Approved: Attest