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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCM-11-01-82 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 1, 1982 The meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Reiman at 7:30 P.M. on November 1, 1982. Council members Kerr, Shepherd, McMullen, Walker, Garretson and Fleming were present. Also present was City Attorney, Dave Coots and Clerk--Treasurer, Dottie Hancock. Mrs. Kerr gave the invooation which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Phil Lancasterg member of the 4th of July parade committee, presented Mayor Reiman with a certificate in appreciation of her support and cooperatiorl with the parade committee. Mr. Garretson made a motion to approve the minuAtes of October 18, the memorandum of executive session for October 18 and the memorandum of executive session for October 25. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kerr and passed unanimously. Old Business Ordinance Z-185 - Fee Schedule changes to Zoning Ordinance - Mr. Kiphart, Director of Community Development, gave a brief history and update of the proposed ordinance changes. Mr. Garretson stated that the ordinance had been revised on several occasions and inquir~ as to what the status of the ordinance before them should be. Following discuss.on, Mr. Garretson made a motion to table Ordinance Z -185 indefinitely. Motion seconded by Mr. Walker and passed unanimously. Mr. Garretson made a motion to introduce the ordinance before them as Ordinance Z-l91 and waive reading of same. Motion seconded by Mrs. McMullen. Mr. Ed Nickell, Builder, stated that even with the revisions from the original proposal, there was still an increase of 130% for residential building and felt that in these times this was still too much of an increase. Mrs. Kerr suggested that perhaps the ordinance could be passed and made to become active on January 1, 1983. Discussion ensued. Mr. Garretson made a motion to suspend the rules and act on Ordinance Z-l91 this evening. Motion seconded by Mrs. McMullen and passed unanimously. Vote was taken on Ordinance Z-l91 which passed unanimously. Ordlnanoe Z-1~7 - Regulations Governing Manufactured Housing - Mr. Kiphart read the purpose of this ordinance stating that it was to bring the City ordinances into compliance with state statutes. Vote was taken on Ordinance Z-187 which passed unanimously. Ordi nailce D-350 - Establishing Stipend for Members of Lay Committees - Mrs. Kerr asked Mr. Coots if he had researched the questions ofAa member of Council being legally able to serve on the Board of Public Works. Mr. Coots stated that the staiutes did not specifically speak to that issue but set the only requirement as the member must be a resident of the municipality. Vote was taken on Ordinance D-350 which passed unanimously. Main Street Sidewalks - Mayor ReimanAstated that an engineer from Fink, Roberts & Petrie would be at City Hall Afor a meeting on Wednesday at 4:30 P.M. and would like for Mrs. Kerr and Mr. Garretson to meet wiu.h them and the City Engineer at that tiine and perhaps walk the route to get ideas and questions answered before expending money on a study. City Council Meeting November 1, 1982 Page Two New Business ORdinance D-351 - EDC Bond Ordinance for R & D Company - Mrs. McMullen made a motion to introduce Ordinance D-351 and dispense with reading of same. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kerr. Mr. Garretson inquired as to the standing of compliance with our zoning and sign ordinances by Dan Young. Mr. Kiphart stated that at this time Dan Young was in compliance. Mr. Garretson made a motion to suspend the rules and act on Ordinance D-351 this evening. Motion seconded by Mr. Walker and passed unanimously. Vote was taken on Ordinance D-351 which passed unanimously. Ordinance D-352 - EDC Bond Ordinance for D & S Realty Compan - Mr. Garretson made a motion to introduce Ordinance D-352 ~ same. Motion seconded by Mr. Walker. Mrs. McMullen made a motion to suspend the rules and act on Ordinance D-352 this evening. Motion seconded by Mr. Walker and passed unanimously. Vote was taken on Ordinance D-352 which passed unanimously. Ordinance D-353 - EDC Bond Ordinance for Indiana Farmers Mutual Insurance - Mr. Walker made a motion to introduce Ordinance D - 353 and dispense with the reading of the same. Motion seconded by Mr. Fleming and passed unanimously. Mr. Garretson made a motion to suspend the rules and act on Ordinance D-353 this evening. Motion seconded by Mr. Walker and passed unanimously. Vote was taken on Ordinance D-353 which passed unanimously. Ordinance D-354 - EDC Bond Ordinance for Mohawk Landin Com an - Mrs. McMullen made a motion to introduce Ordinance dispense with the reading of same. Motion seconded by Mr. Walker. Mr. Bill Armstrong, partner of Mohawk Landing Company appeared before the Council. Mr. Garretson made a motion to suspend the rules and act on Ordinance D-354 this evening. Motion seconded by Mrs. McMullen and passed unanimously. Vote was taken on Ordinance D-354 which passed unanimously. Ordinance D-355 - Additional Appropriation from MVH and General Funds - Mr. Walker made a motion to introduce Ordinance D-355. Motion seconded by Mr. Garretson. The Clerk-Treasurer pointed out that this was only for introduction and that if it was the consensus of the Council to proceed she would advertise for public hearing on this Ordinance for the November 15th meeting. It was the consensus of the Council that the Clerk-Treasurer should proceed with the advertisement. Resolution for Transfer of Funds in Police Department - Mr. Garretson made a motion to introduce Resolution 11-1-82-1. Motion seconded by Mrs. McMullen. The Council was in receipt of a letter from Chief Lowe explaining the need for the transfer. Vote was taken on Resolu~ion 11-1-82-1 which passed unanimously. Temporary Roadside Stands - The Council was in receipt of possible language addressing temporary roadside sales. Following discussion, Mrs. Kerr made a motion to send this proposal to the plan commission for uniformity with the existing ordinances. Motion seconded by Mrs. McMullen and passed unanimously. Ordinance D-356 - Amendment to Salary Ordinance - Mr. Garretson made a motion to introduce Ordinance D-356 and waive reading of same. Motion seconded by Mrs. McMullen. The Clerk-Treasurer stated that she was requesting araise for the two employees in her office and had supplied information supporting that stand and would be willing to answer any questions the Council had. Some discussion ensued and Mrs. Kerr suggested that it would be helpful to have a job description of the duties of the Clerk- Treasurer to complete the descriptions of the complete office staff in that department. Regarding the full time secretary position for the street department City Council Meeting November 1, 1982 Page Three the question of how the suggested salary was determined was raised. Discussion ensued and it was the consensus that a full-time position was needed but that the salary should be reviewed toward looking at thesalary paid the dispatchers for the police and fire departments. The Mayor was asked to review this and bring it back to the Council. Mr. Garretson made a motion to amend Ordinance D-356 to delete reference to the part-time secretary and the full-time secretary positions. Motion seconded by Mr. Fleming and passed unanimously. Discussion ensued on the need for another full time skilled labor position in the street department. It was the consensus of the Council that another position was needed. The salary proposed was at the level of two other skilled labor positions in the street department. Mr. Garretson made a motion to suspend the rules and act on Ordinance D-356 this evening. Motion seconded by Mr. Fleming and passed unanimously. Vote was taken on Ordinance D-356 which passed unanimously. Traffic Report - Main Street & Gray Road - Mr. Garretson stated that the report supplied by the police department was very well done and complete. Following discussion, it was the consensus of the Council that the traffice control at the intersection of Gray Road and East Main Street should remain as it is at present. Other Business Mr. Garretson stated that he had noticed in the minutes of the Board of Public Works that the Board had talked with Mr. Whitsitt of the County Highway Department regarding 146th Street widening and resurfacing. Mr. Garretson stated he felt that since the City did not own the road, we should not share in any expense to improve the road. Mr. Walker stated that the City had annexed property out to the railroad and that Mr. Whitsitt was in the process of acquiring rights-of-way and the Board would determine at a later date what, if anything, they were willing to do toward improvement of the road as far as it was access to annexed properties. Mr. Garretson also inquired as to the progress of Tousley-Bixler along Lakeshore Drive West. Mrs. McMullen was also particularly interested in that pro~ress. Mr. Walker stated they had run into some problems of crushed pipe where they were trying to do grouting and that some pipe may have to be replaced. At this time Tousley Bixler ha s been given an extension of time to complete the project to November 10th. Mayor Reiman inquired of the Council as to how they wished to have the public hearinn on the manufacturing park rezone handled at the next meeting. Following discussion, it was determined that each side of the issue would be given 30 minutes to present their arguments and that the parties should be notified in advance of the time limit and that repititious arguments would be discouraged. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the same was duly adjourned at 9:25 P.M. APPROVED: ATTEST: ACCOUNT OF DISPOSITION COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 1, 1982 ORDINANCE COUNCIL Z-185 - Fee Schedule Changes to Zonina Tabled Ordinance Indefinitely Z-l91 - Fee Schedule Changes to Zoning Ordinance Passed Z-187 - Regulations Governing Manufactured Housing Passed D-350 - Establishing Stipend for Members of Lay Committees Passed D-351 - EDC Bond Ordinance for R & D Company Passed D-352 - EDC Bond Ordinance for D & S Realty Co. Passed D-353 - EDC Bond Ordinance for Indiana Farmers Mutual Insurance Passed D-354 - EDC Bond Ordinance for Mohawk Landing Company Passed D-356 - Amendment to Salary Ordinance Passed RESOLUTION 11-1-82-1 - Transfer of Funds in Police Department Passed --