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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCM-12-07-81 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 7, 1981 The meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Reiman at 7:30 P.M. on December 7, 1981. Council members Fleming, McMullen, Johnson, Walker, Shepherd and Kerr were present. Also present was City Attorney, Mike Howard and Assistant CleArk-Treasurer. Mr. Johnson made a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting of November 16th. Motion seconded by Mrs. McMullen and passed unanimously. Mayor Reiman introduced Boy Scout Troop #120 who was attending the meeting to work On a Communications Badge for the Troop. Old Business Plan Comnission Joinder Report - Mr. Howard stated he had reviewed the legal aspect of the joinder and he advised to continue with the existing situation. Mr. Johnson said he was satisfied with this and would withdraw his question. Mr. Johnson thanked the attorney for his information. Mayor Reiman asked that a letter from E. Davis Coots, attorney withdrawing Ordinance Z-183 Smokey Row Rezone be made a part of these minutes (see letter attached). New Business Motion on Study & Research - Mr. Johnson read a motion submitted by Mr. Garretson stating I move that the City Council request formally that the Carmel Plan Commission take up the study of creating an I-3 zoning classification as soon as possible and that every effort be extended to bring together the views of all those affected and interested in its outcome; Further, that the Mayor's office begin immediately the study of the possibility of annexing into the city all of Guilford Avenue between 116th Street and Main Street, so that the City can in the future control tlle weight limits of vehicles using the road; Fhrther, that such study include the annexation of the northeast corner of 116th & Guilford Ave. which is owned by Public Service of Indiana, and that further research be undertaken aimed toward the armexation of land between that owned by Public Service of Indiana and the present city limits located to the east along 116th Street and/or to the north. Motion seconded by Mrs. McMullen. Mrs. Kerr made a motion to amend the motion to read after "the study of" then insert "a revision of I-2 zoning classification and/or creating an I-3 zoning classification". Motion seconded by Mr. Shepherd and passed unanimously. Mr. Johnson had some question as to the annexing of the Public Service land. Mr. Howard stated this matter was being researched at this time. Mr. Johnson made a motion to further amend the motion to read after "Further, that the" to insert_ "Plan Commission and Dept. of Community Development" in place of "Mayor's office". Motion seconded by Mrs. Kerr and passed unanimously. Discussion ensued. Mr. Walker expressed his feelings in that a further study of any length only delays action that needs to be moved on soon. Transfer of Funds - Plan Commission - Mrs. Kerr made a motion to introduce Ordinance B-210. Motion seconded by Mrs. McMullen. Mrs. Kerr stated she and Mr. Kiphard had consulted the American Planning Association and met with the Director cf Research. The purpose of the transfer to 2-262 Planning Consultation is to make funds available for updating the Comprehensive Plan. Mrs. Kerr invited all Council City Council Meeting Page TWo Dec. 7, 1981 members, the Mayor and the public to attend the meeting of the Plan Ccmmission the 15th of December. Mrs. Kerr explained that she only wanted the transfer to be shown as introduced as it had to go before the Plan Commission on the date stated above. Ordinance B-210 was shown as introduced. Transfer of Funds - Clerk-Treasurer - Mrs. MdMullen made a motion to introduce Ordinance B-211 and dispense with the reading of same. Mbtion seconded by Mr. Flemung. Mr. Johnson moved to suspend the rules and act on Ordinance B-211 this evening. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kerr and passed unanimDusly. Vote was taken on Ordinance B-211 which passed unanimously. 1982 Sewer & Water Utility Budget - Mr. Johnson made a motion to introduce Ordinance D-319 Sewer Utility Budget and dispense with the reading of same. Motion seconded by Mrs. McMullen. Mr. Dougherty, Utilities manager, presented the Council with the 1982 Sewer Utility Budget and back up as to how the figures were arrived. Mr. Dougherty stated the Water Utility budget shows an increase because of the move of $60,000 from Depreciation to Operating for sandblasting and painting of the water utility tower. Mrs. McMullen asked for income reports especially during budget preparations. Mayor Reiman stated under State Board requirements the Board of Works is to be supplied an income report, so they are forthcoming. Mrs. Kerr made a motion to receive a year end report reflecting revenue and expenditures for 1981. Motion seconded by Mrs. McMullen and passed unanimously. Mrs. McMullen expressed concern of the money being spent on the postage meter located in the utilities office when it is not being used. Mr. Dougherty explained that the meter will not take the billing cards due to the perforated edge and that the meter is only used when there are stuffers going out due to rate increases, etc. Mrs. McMullen stated she was in favor of correspondance with the customers, but to use the machine to do so and if it can't be used to do away with it. Discussion ensued. and the Council stated it would leave the final decision to Mr. Dougherty but Mrs. McMullen made a motion to suspend the rules and act on ORdinance D-319 this evening. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kerr and passed unanimDusly. Vote was taken on Ordinance D-319 which passed unanimously. Mr. Johnson made a motion to introduce Ordinance D-320 Water Utility Budget and dispense with the reading of same. Motion seconded by Mr. Fleming. Mr. Johnson made a motion to suspend the rules and act on Ordinance D-320 this evening. Motion seconded by Mrs. McMhllen and passed unanimously. Vote was taken on Ordinance D-320 which passed unanimously. Resolution to Transfer Fhnds within the Water & Sewer Budqets - Mayor Reiman read Resolution 12-7-81-1, transferring and appropriating funds within the water and sewer budgets. Mr. Dougherty explained that monies were being transferred into the electrical account due to a shortage in the account. The $6000 being appropriated was for social security benefits. The $1000 was for a retainer fee with the U.S. Geological survey. Mrs. Kerr made a call for the question. Resolution 12-7-81-1 passed unanimously. Other Business Mrs. McMullen asked of the annexation of Foster Grove. It was then decided to place on the agenda for the meeting of the 21st. City Council Meeting Dec. 7, 1981 Page Three There belng no further business to come before the meeting, the same was duly adjourned at 9:00 P.M. APPROVED: ATTEST