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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC091382.WP5MINUTES OF THE CARMEL CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 13, 1982 Billy Walker, President of the Council, called the meeting to order with Council members Johnson, Fleming, Garretson, McMullen, Shepherd and Kerr present. Also present were City Attorney, Dave Coots and Clerk-Treasurer, Dorothy J. Hancock. Invocation was given by Mr. Johnson followed by the Pledged of Allegiance. Mrs. Kerr as~ed that the mAinutes of August 16 be amended under discussion of salary ordinance Ato add the word "percentage" after "straight" so the line would read "Mrs. Kerr stating she supported a straight percentage across-the- board salary increase". Mr. Fleming made a motion to approve the minutes of August 16 as amended and the minutes of August 23. Motion seconded by Mr. Garretson and passed unanimously. Public Hearing - Ordinance D-348, Appropriation of Revenue Sharing Funds Mr. Johnson made a motion to introduce Ordinance D-348. Motion seconded by Mrs. McMullen. The Clerk-Treasurer explained that the proposed ordinance carried a total of $40,705 but that $44,705 had been advertised since a request for $4000 had been made at the use hearing. Mrs. Kerr made a motion to amend Ordinance D-348 to include the $4000 request for the Carmel Library making a total of $44,705. Motion seconded by Mr. Garretson and passed 6-1, Shepherd voting nay. Mr. Walker opened the meeting for public hearing. Mr. Dave Kiely, Janus Developmental Services gave an update on their request; Linda Koester spoke on behalf of Hamilton County Senion Citizens; Joan Stubbs spoke on behalf of Hamilton Centers, and Jackie Nytes spoke on behalf of the Carmel Library. There being no further comments from the public, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Shepherd stated he was in favor of all except the request of the Library to microfilm the News Journal. Mr. Garretson stated he felt that the project was worthwhile in that it preserved the history of the City. Mr. Garretson made a motion to suspend the rules and act on Ordinance D-348 this evening. Motion seconded by Mr. Johnson and passed unanimously. Vote was taken on Ordinance D-348 which passed 6-1, Shepherd voting nay. Public Hearing Ordinance Z-185, Fee Changes for Department of Community Development Mrs. McMullen made a motion to introduce Ordinance Z-185. Motion seconded by Mr. Johnson. Mrs. McMullen stated the proposed ordinance came to the Council with the unanimous approval of the Plan Commission and that the Executive Committee had spent a great deal of time on the proposed fees. Mr. Kiphart, Director of Community Development, presented the proposed fee schedule and answered questions from the Council. Mr. Garretson pointed out that the last sentence in 29.6.7 was contrary to State statute and felt that it was an effort to give the Plan Commission an input on buildings erected by the City of Carmel and the Carmel-Clay Schools. Mr. Kiphart stated the intent was good public relations in that inspections would be needed for both. Mr. Johnson stated the schools had inspections during construction performed by the State. Mr. Shepherd asked if the City incurred liability for inspections made and the City Attorney answered yes, pursuant to the extent of tort limitations or other exemptions. Mr. Walker opened the meeting for public hearing and Mr. Nickell, builder, addressed the Council. Mr. Nickell stated that when these fees were tabled last November, it was the desire of the Council to have input from the builders. Mr. Nickell stated he had been in constant contact with Mr. Kiphart and the Mayor requesting to have input, but that the first he knew about any proposed fee changes was from the newspaper stating they would be discussed tonight. Mr. Nickell stated he felt most of the proposed fee changes were equitable, but felt that inspection fees for single family dwellings were somewhat higher than necessary. Mr. Kiphart stated some inspections had been lumped together and that the average cost was $15 per inspection. Rather than charge $30 for two inspections, two were lumped together to come up with the $25 which, in fact, showed a savings of $5. Mr. Nickeli suggested a flat fee of $60 be assessed for the required four inspections and $15 for each extra inspection. Mrs. Kerr requested that Mr. Nickell put his suggestions in writing to the Council and that the item be discussed the first meeting in October. Mr. Garretson requested that Mr. Kiphart look at commercial vs. residential inspection fees to determine if they should be separated. Mr. Garretson made a motion to delete the last sentence in the first paragraph of 29.6.7 which reads "this does not imply that they are exempt from following procedures or obtainina permits as required herein". Motion seconded by Mr. Johnson and passed 5-2, Kerr and McMullen voting nay. Mr. Garretson made a motion to amend the wording in Item 1, Section 29.6.2 to read "Buildings including churches and private schools". Motion seconded by Mr. Johnson. Discussion ensued and vote on the motion was tabled until the first meeting in October when the Ordinance will return for discussion. Mr. Coots stated that as the ordinance read in 29.6, a developer could be charged $50 for each lot in a subdivision if a variance was needed and this could cause undue hardship. Also, Mr. Coots stated that an appeal was a right and perhaps should not have a fee attached. Mr. Garretson made a motion to table Ordinance Z-185 until the first meeting in October. Motion seconded by Mr. Johnson and passed unanimously. The Clerk-Treasurer informed the Council that she had received a request that the EDC amendment on the agenda had been requested to be postponed. Other Business - Mrs. Kerr stated it would be convenient to have a telephone available at our meetings even if it were a pay phone outside. The other members voiced their agreement. Mr. Walker requested that the Clerk-Treasurer inform the Mayor's office of the opinion of the Council and request that they research the matter. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the same was duly adjourned at 9:25 P.M. APPROVED ATTEST