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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCM-08-03-81 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 3, 1981 The meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Reiman at 7:30 P.M. on August 3, 1981.A Council members Kerr, McMullen, Garretson, Fleming, Johnson, and Walker were present. Also present was City Attorney, Mike Howard and Clerk-Treasurer. Mrs. Kerr gave the invocation which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Chief Lowe presented Officers Thompson and Etter with letters of commendation for their actions in apprehending a burgulary suspect and letters to Officers Thompson and Pratt for their duties connected with another bugulary. Mrs. Kerr stated the minutes of July 22 should read the action on Ordinance S-40 was tabled until the public hearing on August 10. Mr. Garretson made a motion to approve the minutes of July 20 and July 22. Motion seconded by Mr. Walker and passed unanimously. Old Business Committee report on Computer for Clerk-Treasurer - The committee spoke individually regarding the recommendation of the consultant and funding. Following discussion, Mr. Garretson made a motion that the Clerk-Treasurer prepare an ordinance and advertise for a public hearing for funds from Revenue Sharing to purchase the NCR, Systems Plus proposal on a 5 year plan with prepayment option. Motion seconded by Mr. Walker who asked for an accounting of alternative costs of outright purchase as opposed to a five year lease-purchase. Vote was taken and motion passed 4-2, Kerr and Johnson voting no. Ordinance Z-175 - Sign Ordinance - Mr. Garretson made a motion to introduce Ordinance Z-175 and waive the reading. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kerr. Mrs. Kerr asked Mr. Howard to explain some of his statements regarding the legality of the Ordinance. Following discussion, Mr. Garretson made a motion to table action on Ordinance Z-175 until the August 17 meeting. Motion seconded by Mr. Walker and passed unanimously. Ordinance Z-176 - Accessory Uses & Structures in U.S. 31 Overlay Zone - Mrs. Kerr made a motion to introduce Ordinance Z-176 and waive reading. Motion seconded by Mr. Garretson. Mrs. Kerr explained the reason for the proposed ordinance and made a motion to suspend the rules and act on Ordinance Z-176 tonight. Motion seconded Mrs. McMullen and motion failed, Mr. Johnson voting nay. Ordinance Z-177 - Treatment of Parks as Special Exception - Mrs. Kerr made a motion to introduce Ordinance Z-177 and waive the reading. Motion seconded by Mrs. McMullen. Mr. Garretson stated he was opposed to the Ordinance because the Park Board had the power of eminent domain and the Ordinance was unnecessary. Mr. Walker stated he was against such an ordinance or anything which would delay the parks. Mr. Wil Goering, Attorney for the Hamilton County Park Board stated it was his legal opinion that the park board had the authority to act without permission or rules set by the City but the Park Board was willing to work with the City. Mr. Howard stated the new Title 36 effective September 1 stated no government entity had the power to impose duties on another government entity and even if the Ordinance was passed, it wou1d have no legal standing. Mr. Garretson made a motion to suspend the rules and act on Ordinance Z-177 tonight. Motion seconded by Mr. Walker and failed, Mrs. Kerr voting nay. The meeting was recessed at 9:00 and reconvened at 9:07 P.M. City Council Meeting August 3, 1981 Page Two Police Computer - Police Chief Lowe explained he had a portion of the funds needed for purchase of a computer but would need more and asked the Council for funding. Following discussion Mr. Garretson made a motion that the Chief of Police and Clerk-Treasurer explore the funding alternatives for the computer. Motion seconded by Mrs. McMullen. Mr. Walker made a motion to amend Mr. Garretson's motion to state the Clerk-Treasurer prepare an ordinance for funding from Revenue Sharing. Mr. Garretson seconded the amendment which passed unanimously. Vote taken on the motion as amended and passed unanimously. Ordinance D-306 - Ordinance for Destruction of Meeting Tapes - Mr. Garretson made a motion to introduce Ordinance D-306. Motion seconded by Mr. Johnson. Mr. Walker made a motion to suspend the rules and act on Ordinance D-306 tonight. Motion seconded by Mr. Johnson and passed unanimously. Vote was taken on Ordinance D-306 which passed unanimously. Mr. Garretson made the announcement that MarilynYoung of Hamilton County Cable TV had the addendum to the franchise agreement signed and would have a copy to the Clerk-Treasurer shortly. He also stated there will be a meeting of the Advisory Committee to discuss local programming on August 12. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the same was duly adjourned at 9:40 P.M. APPROVED: ATTEST: