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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCM-02-16-81MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 16, 1981 The meeting of the Common Council of the City of Carmel was called to order by Mayor Reiman at 7:30 P.M. on February 16, 1981. Council members Kerr, Garretson, Walker, Johnson, McMullen, Fleming and Shepherd were Present. Also present was City Attorney, Mike Howard and Clerk-Treasurer . Invocation was given by Mr. Walker followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Mrs. Kerr asked that the minutes of February 2, be amended to read that the letter from the Hiqhway Department set forth the Hiqhway Department's policy with respect to past cooperation with upgrading roads in connection with Gray Road. Mr. Walker made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Motion seconded by Mrs. McMullen and passed unanimously. Mr. Dave Manner, Chairman of Distinguished Service Award for the Carmel Jaycees, presented awards as follows: High School Athletic to Todd Witsken; High School Government, Dave Liotti City Employee, Chief Don Swails, Jr. and Overall Distinguished Service Award to Reginald Linqerfeldt. Linda Munse, Jaycee President, presented an award to Connie Bowen as Outstanding senior girl for Service to Humanity. OLD BUSINESS Annexation Ordinance C-74 - Fire Satation Property - Ordinance C-74 came before the Council for second reading. Mrs. Kerr made a motion to adopt Ordinance C-74. Mr. Walker seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Mrs. Kerr asked who updated the city map to include the annexed territories and was told by Mayor Reiman that the Building Commissioner told care of that. New Business Ordinance Amending Zoninq Ordinance Z-l70 - Mr. Garretson made a motion to introduce Ordinance Z-170 and dispense with the reading of same. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion. Mrs. Kerr made a motion to suspend the rules and act upon Ordinance Z-170 this evening. Motion seconded by Mr. Johnson and passed unanimously. Mrs. Kerr made a motion to amend Ordinance Z-170 to change the word "fun" to "run" at the beginning of the twelth line of section 30.5.4. Motion seconded by Mr. Walker and passed unanimously. Vote was taken on Ordinance Z-170 which passed unanimously. EDC Resolution - Mr. Johnson made a motion to introduce the enducement resolution for EDC bonds regarding the Carmel Drive Office Building, a Limited Partnership. Motion seconded by Mr. Shepherd. Following discussion Mrs. Kerr made a motion to table the resolution until the next meeting. Motion seconded by Mrs. McMullen and passed on a vote of 4-3; Johnson Fleming and Walker voting nay. Plan Commission Appointment - Mr. Johnson presented his letter of resignation as Council representative to the Plan Commission and placed the name of Jim Anderson in nomination to fill the position. Mr. Garretson seconded the motion. Mrs. Kerr objected to the appointment stating that Plan Commission attorney Ray Adler had told her it was a "blatant conflict of interest for the Building Commissioner to serve on the Plan Commission". Mrs. Kerr made a motion to City Council Meeting Feb. 16, 1981 Page Two table the appointment but the motion received no second. Mr. Shepherd made a call for the Question. Vote was taken on the appointment of Jim Anderson as the Council representative replacement for Ted Johnson to the Plan Cnmmission. Mr. Anderson was elected on a vote of 5-2; Kerr and McMullen voting nay. Correspondence - Mr. Johnson stated that he felt there were times when the Council should be furnished copies of correspondence from other committees when a Council decision would be necessary on the subject in the future, thus living the Council background information before they were expected to make a determination. Discussion ensued but no decision was forthcoming. Other Business Ordinance D-290 - Ordinance regarding real estate placed in conflict of zoning or planning ordinances due to action of the City - Mr. Johnson made a motion to add proposed Ordinance D-290 to the agenda. Motion seconded by Mr. Garretson and passed unanimously. Mr. Johnson made a motion to introduce Ordinance D-290. Motion seconded by Mr. Garretson. The proposed ordinance was read by Mayor Reiman. Mr. Johnson made a motion to refer this ordinance to the Plan Commission for their recommendation. Motion seconded by Mr. Walker and passed unanimously. Mr. Jim Hunt stated that he saw the need for this ordinance since the properties along Rangeline Road were being affected due to the widenina of the Road. Mr. Walker stated that he hoped the recommendation from the Plan Commission would be done swiftly. Mrs. Kerr stated she would ask if a recommendation could be done quickly, but stated the Council should expect a six-week delay. City Seal Contest - Mr. Johnson stated that he felt the City Seal was outdated and suggested that perhaps, if the Council agreed, there could be a contest to design a new seal for the City. Discussion ensued and the consensus was that the seal should be kept as is. Announcements Mr. Garretson stated that the Cable TV Advisory Committee had been workina on the franchise and felt the committee would be ready to come to the Council with recommended amendment to the franchise by the second meeting in March. Mr. Walker asked if the Council or any citizens had any suggestions as to what to do to improve the safety of the intersection of 126th Street and Auman Drive. He stated somethina needed to be dnne and would like suggestions. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the same was duly adjourned at 9:15 P.M. APPROVED: ATTEST: C~ITY OF ~ARMEL CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS FRANK TA FLEMING TED JOHNSON BILLY LA WALKER VIRGINIA LA KERR SUE McMULLEN JAMES DA GARRET50N February 16, 1981 DAVIDA PA SHEPHERD Comman Council City of Carmel Carmel, Indiana Dear Fellow Members: At this time, I find it necessary to tender my resignation frcm the Carmel Plan Commission effective February 1~, 1981. Respectfully Yours, Ted Johnson TEJ/sss