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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCM-01-21-80MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 21, 1980 The meeting o£ the Common Council was called to order by Mayor Reiman at 8:05 P.M. on January 21, 1980, with Council members David Shepherd, James Garretson, Frank Fleming, Ted Johnson, Billy Walker, Virginia Kerr and Sue McMullen present. Also present were the Clerk-Treasurer and City Attorney, John Pearce. Invocation was given by Mrs. Kerr followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Councilman Garretson made a motion that in accordance with a motion made the last meeting, the Council approve adoption of resolutions recognizing the contribution that members of the former City Council and City A &inistration made to the City of Carmel with their four years of service to the community. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kerr and passed unanimously. Mayor Reiman presented Resolutions to former Mayor Pickett and former Council members, Minnie Doane, E. Davis Coots, Robert Horvath, Stanley Meacham and Fred Swlft. Miss Doane will take the Resolution to former Clerk-Treasurer, Peggy Smith who was unable to attend. Minutes of the meeting January 7, 1980 were approved. Old Business Item 1 - Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance. Mr. Garretson explained that the cover page of the codification of the zoning and building ordinances passed by the previous Council in December was misplaced somewhere during the transition. Therefore, Mr. Garretson made a motion to approve Ordinance Z-160. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kerr and passed unanimously. New Business Item 2 - Rezone of 7 1/2 acres east of Woodland Trace apartments from R-2 to 3L3 - Riley Hancock Mr. Garretson explained that this item was to be removed from the agenda stating there must be a notice of public hearing and suggested it should not be heard until at least February 18th. Item 3 - Amusement Device Ordinance - Ordinance 32.06 . Mr. Garretson explained that Mr. Tice, owner of Jungle Jims in the Keystone Square Mall appeared before the Public Affairs Committee as did Mr. Flynn, owner of J & J Distributors out of Marion County and his attorney, Mr. David McNamar. The discussion concerned the ordinance placing a fee of $100 per device. Mr. Garretson reported that the conmittee was taking the item up again at their meeting on February 18th. Mrs. Kerr asked if our legal counsel could look into whether or not the City of Carmel would have jurisdiction over devices which would also fall under the jurisdiction of the Alcoholic 3everage Commission. She would also like for the counsel to explore the ordinance as it reads concerning would it be legal such that the Council could not be subject to the accusation that they would be endeavoring to prohibit pinball machines due to the $100 per device fee. 172 City Council Meeting January 21, 1980 Page Two Item ~ - General Engineering Services Contract - Mr. Walker reported that at the Board of Public Works meeting on January 14, 1980, the board entered into a contract with Howard, Needles, Tammen & Bergendoff to permit authorization for engineering services as the need arises and as the City goes through the grant program to authorize services that might not be eligible for grant funds but were necessary for the day to day business of Carmel. Item 5 - Signatory Resolution - Mr. Walker reportedAthat at the January 14, 1980, Board of Public Works meeting, the Board signed a resolution authorizing Mayor Reiman to execute all documents prescribed by the U.S. EPA and/or the State of Indiana to comply AAiwith the requirements of the Clean Water Act. Item 6 - Resolution on Agreement for Engineering Services for Additions and Improvements to the Wastewater Facilities by and between HNTB and the City of Carmel - Mr. Walker explained that this was an agreement in form for services for remaining work to be done on the Clay Regional Waste District. The agreement is for form only and must be submitted to the EPA for their approval and negotiations on cost would be negotiated at a later date. Mr. Walker made a motion that the Council ratify the agreement for form. Mr. Garretson seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. Item 7 Transfer of Funds Ordinance Mr. Garretson introduced Ordinance B-157 City Council budget and after reading of said ordinance by Mayor Reiman made a motion that the Ordinance be adopted. Motion seconded by Mr. Fleming. Mr. Garretson made a motion that the Council suspend the rules and act upon the ordinance this evening. Motion seconded by Mr. Fleming and passed unanimously. Motion to adopt Ordinance B-157 passed unanimously. Item 8 - Appointment to Southern Hamilton County Regional Sewer Board Mayor Reiman had submitted to the council her appointment to such post. Mr. Garretson made a motion that the Council affirm the appointment of Mayor Jane Reiman to the Southern Hamilton County Regional Sewer Board. Motion seconded by Ted Johnson and passed unanimously. Mr. Garretson asked that an item be added to the agenda due to a telephone call regarding appropriations for the Senior Citizens. Mr. Johnson made a motion to suspend the rules and add this item to the agenda. Motion seconded by Mr. Walker and passed unanimously. Mr. Garretson introduced Ordinance D-236 for the first reading. Miss Minnie Doane stated that the name of the organization is Hamilton County Senior Citizens Services, Inc. and that they would like to come before the Council and talk to them. City Council Meeting January 21, 1980 Page Three Mr. Garretson requested that since there must be a public hearing on expenditure of revenue sharing money, the hearing be advertised and put on the agenda for February 18, 1980. After conclusion of the business on the agenda, Mayor Reiman made the announcement that there would be a Mayor's Prayer Breakfast on January 25 at 7 a.m. in Carmel Friends Church to pray for the U.S. hostages in Iran and all citizens were urged to attend. She also stated that the names of Council members had been changed on the liability insurance and that the new council members were now covered. m ere being no further business to come before the meeting, the same was duly adjourned at 9:35 P.M. Approved: Attest