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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCM-03-16-81 Executive Session MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 16, 1981 The meeting of the City Council was called to order by President Pro Tem Ted Johnson on March 16, 1981 at 7:30 P.M. Council members Shepherd, Fleming, McMullen, Walker, Garretosn and Kerr were present. Also present was City Attorney, Mike Howard and Clerk-Treasurer. Mr. Wlalker gave the invocation which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Chief Lowe and Ted Johnson made a presentation of a Letter of Accomodation to Patrolman Larry Evans for outstanding performance in the line of duty. Mr. Johnson noted that former Town Board member, Donald Dawson had passed away. Mr. Garretson requested that the Clerk-Treasurer prepare a resolution memoralizing Mr. Dawson for Council action at the next meeting. Mrs. McMullen made a motion to approve the minutes of March 2, 1981. Motion seconded by Mr. Walker and passed unanimously. Old Business Resolution 3-2-81-1 - Resolution to transfer funds for purchase of water utility station - Mr. Garretson stated that this resolution had come before the Council last meeting and made a call for the question. Vote was taken on Resolution 3-1-81-1 which passed unanimously. Ordinance D-291 - Ordinance to approve purchase of Gray Station from Indianapolis Water Company - Mrs. Garretson stated that this Ordinance had also been introduced at the last meeting and made a call for the question. Vote was taken on Ordinance D-291 which passed unanimously. Discussion on intersection of 126th Street and Auman Drive - Mr. Walker asked Chief Lowe to speak to the issue of the danger of the intersection. Chief Lowe stated he felt this was definitely a dangerous intersection and had asked the street Department to erect a warning sign and a 20 MPH speed limit sign on 126th Street going east toward the intersection, and did not feel that a stop sign was needed at this time. Mr. Jim Hunt, spokesman for the area, stated he had a petition to the Council asking that something be done to remedy the problem at that intersection. Mr. Curtis Waters spoke to the issue and presented information of time needed to safely enter 126th from Auman Drive and that the traffic had increased since the construction had started on Rangeline Road. When asked his preference for the solution, Mr. Waters stated he felt a three way stop would be the most effective. Mr. Garretson asked that the city attorney prepare an ordinance for a three-way stop sign on 126th Street and Auman Drive and that the item be put on the April 6th agenda and asked that the City engineer give the council a report on the intersection at the next meeting also. New Business Ordinance D-292 - Ordinance on Shooting Firearms within City Limits - Chief Lowe stated that there was nothing in the City Code which prohibited the shooting of firearms or dangerous or deadly weapons within the City Limits and asked that the Council consider the Ordinance before them. Mr. Garretson made a motion to introduoe Ordinance D-292. Motion seconded by Mr. Fleming. After the Ordinance was read Mrs. Kerr made a motion to amend the penalties to not less than One Hundred Dollars nor more than Five Hundred Dollars feeling that City Council Meeting March 16, 1981 Page Two the original penalties of $10 to $50 was not enouqh of a deterrent. Motion seconded by Mrs. McMullen. Mr. Garretson made a motion to amend the amendment from a minimum of the original $10 to a maximum of Five Hundred Dollars stating the Judge would then have the descretion of setting the fine within those limits. Motion seconded by Mr. Fleming. After discussion, vote was taken on the amendment to the amendment which passed 5-1, Mrs. Kerr voting nay. Vote was then taken on amending the penalties in the Ordinance to read a minimum of Ten Dollars and a maximum of Five Hundred Dollars, motion passed unanimously. Mr. Walker then made a motion to amend the Ordinance to add the word "crossbow" to the Ordinance between the words firearm or in the fourth line of Section 1. Motion seconded by Mrs. McMullen and passed unanimously. Mr. Garretson made a motion to suspend the rules and act upon Ordinance D- 292 this eveninq. Motion seconded by Mr. Walker and passed unanimously. Vote was taken on Ordinance D-292 which passed unanimously. Discussion on Computer Consultant - Clerk-Treasurer, Dottie Hancock, asked the Council if they felt a consultant should be employed to help with the decision of a computer purchase for the office of the Clerk- Treasurer. She stated that after looking at several systems and talkinq to numerous people, she felt she did not have the expertise to recommend a system for the City needs for now and years to come. Mrs. Kerr stated she did not feel the initial question of whether or not a computer would in fact be purchased and that this should be determined before a question on whether or not to hire a consultant could be answered and stated that this had not been brouqht to Council for a determination Mr. Garretson stated the question had been raised and that the Council had discussed the purchase of a computer. Mrs. Kerr made a motion to table this decision on a consultant until budget time. Motion failed for lack of second. Following further discussion on the merits of a consultant, Mr. Garretson made a motion that the Clerk- Treasurer get at least two more bids on consultation services for a possible purchase of a computer system. Motion seconded by Mr. Flemin~ and passed unanimously. Purported Removal of Terry Litvan - Mrs. Kerr stated she had put this item on the agenda at the request of Mrs. Litvan and she and her attorney were here for a presentation. Mr. Garretson stated he felt this should not be discussed for two reasons. a) There was no action the Council could take on the matter and b) If there was subsequently a law suit over the matter, it would be best not to have aired it in Public. Mr. Garretson made a motion to table the item. Motion seconded by Mr. Fleming and the vote was 3 aye, 2 nay l abstention. Mrs. Kerr and Mrs. McMullen voted nay and Mr. Walker abstained. Mr. Johnson from the chair cast a vote of aye to break the tie. Mrs. Kerr and Mrs. McMullen stated they felt Mrs. Litvan should be heard and Mr. Walker stated he, too felt she should be heard but in an executive session. Resolution for approval of transfer of ownership of Hamilton County CATV Inc. Mr. Garretson made a motion to introduce Resolution 3-16-81- 1. MotionAlseconded by Mrs. McMullen. Mr. Rutledge, Chairman of the Advisory Committee addressed the Council on amendments agreed upon by TCI and the Committee to take effect after the purchase of Hamilton Cable TV. He stated that contrary to a recent newspaper article, there was no provision for an automatic rate increase with out the consent of the City Council. Vote was taken on Resolution 3-16-81-1 which passed unanimously. Ordinance creating Advisory Committee to Council - Mr. Garretson made a motion A to introduce Ordinance D-293 which could create a permanent advisory committee City Council Meeting March 16, 1981 Page Three to work with the cable TV franchise holder to insure compliance with the franchise and work out any problems concerning same. Mrs. Kerr stated it was her hope that the committee would be apprised of the zoning laws and see that they are complied with in light of the recent approval for cable TV to put an earth receiver station on property improperly zoned. She stated she had brought the need for a variance to the attention of the administration but that no variance had been sought. Mr. Garretson made a motion to amend page two of the Ordinance at live five in the last paragraph to insert following the words "per quarter" the words "per calendar year" and on line nine in the same paragraph to chance the word "increases" to the word "changes". Motion seconded by Mr. Fleming and passed unanimously. Mr. Garretson made a motion to suspend the rules and act upon Ordinance D-293 this evening. Motion seconded by Mrs. McMullen and passed unanimously. Vote was taken on Ordinance D-293 which passed unanimously. Mr. Garretson requested the Clerk-Treasurer to write a letter to the Chamber of Commerce, the Library Board, the Carmel-Clay Schools and the Mayor and ask that they submit their appointee to her in writing. Mr. Shepherd made a motion that the Council name Mr. Garretson as their appointee. Motion seconded by Mr. Fleming and passed unanimously. Announcements Mr. Johnson stated he had received two letters from Chief Lowe, one concerning enforcement of the weight limit on City streets and one on solicitor's permits and would have further information at the next meeting. Mr. Garretson asked the Clerk-Treasurer if the Council could have a report on the number of amusement device licenses issued this year. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the same was duly adjourned at 9:14 P.M. APPROVED: ATTEST