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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCM-08-02-82 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 2, 1982 The meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Reiman at 7:30 P.M. on August 2, 1982. Council members Walker, Johnson, Kerr, Shepherd, Fleming, McMullen and Garretson were present. Also present was Attorney Jim Wheeler for City Attorney Dave Coots, and Clerk- Treasurer, Dorothy J. Hancock. Mayor Reiman conducted the swearing in, of Steven A. Couts as Chief of the Carmel Metropolitan Fire Department. Mrs. Kerr asked that the minutes be amended to read under Sidewalks that the item was to be put on the agenda for the August 2nd meeting and that the words "in the city limits" be added in Mr. Walker's addition after the words "currently under development". Mrs. Kerr made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Motion seconded by Mrs. McMullen and passed unanimously. OLD BUSINESS Report on Sidewalks - Mr. Tim Akin appeared beforc the Council and discussed the rPport from Mr. Welch. Mr. Akin stated he and Mr. Welch had walked the area and saw some problems but both felt it could be done. Mr. Welch's memo stated he felt it would cost approximately $4,0QO-$5,000 for specifications and cost estimates on the project. Mr. Shepherd made a motion to proceed with the project design. Motion seconded by Mr. Garretson and passed unanimously. Mayor Reiman stated she will be presenting an application for a block grant from the state for 50% funding for the sidewalk projects in Carmel. NEW BUSINESS Ordinance D-337 - Additional Appropriation - Mr. Garretson made a motion to introduce Ordinance D-337 and waive the reading of same. Motion seconded by Mr. Shepherd and passed unanimously. Mr. Kiphart, Director of Community Development, explained the need for the fund to purchase a word processor. Mayor Reiman opened the meeting for a public hearing on the additional appropriation of $4,1nO from the general fund. There was no comment from the public and the public hearing was closed. Mrs. Kerr asked if Mr. Kipharl had an estimate from Wang and suggested he look into equipment other than the Apple II. Mr. Garretson reiterated that it was the understanding that although the equipment would be housed in the Department of Community Development it should be available to all City offices. Mr. Garretson made a motion to suspend the rules and act on Ordinance D-337 this evening. Motion seconded by Mr. Johnson and passed unanimously. Mr. Garretson stated he felt more estimates should be obtained but that the final decision should be left up to Mr. Kiphart and the administration. Vote was taken on Ordinance D-337 which passed 6-1, Mrs. Kerr voting nay. Armstrong & Company - EDC Bonds - Mr. Bill Armstrong appeared before the Council to request an additional $100,000 be added to the Council's original enducement resolution in the amount of $700,000. Mr. Armstrong explained the reason for the need of the additional monies and stated that the EDC had previously increased the amount. Mr. Johnson asked Attorney Wheeler if it was legal to increase this after construction had started. Mr. Wheeler stated he thought so but that Mr. Armstrong's bond counsel would be sure it was. Mr. Johnson made a motion to amend the Council's original enducement resolution to approve an additional $100,000. Mrs. Kerr made a motion to include in the motion contingent upon the legality of the action. Mrs. Kerr's motion seconded by Mr. Walker and passed unanimously. The Council requested Mr. Armstrong get a letter from his bond counsel stating the action was legally correct. Ordinance D-338 - Fire Salary Ordinance - Mr. Garretson made a motion to introduce Ordinance D-338 and waive the reading of same. Motion seconded by Mr. Walker and passed unanimously. Mr. Garretson made a motion to suspend the rules and act upon Ordinance D-338 this evening. Motion seconded by Mr. Fleming and passed unanimously. Discussion ensued wherein Mr. Johnson stated he felt more money could be available and higher raises could be given. Clerk-Treasurer, Dottie Hancock, explained the method of calculating the revenue estimates and stated she felt the only money available would be from operating balances which were budgeted. Mr. Garretson stated he felt the raises were equitable and fair and felt it necessary to keep the projected operating balance intact. Mrs. Kerr stated she felt the formula used for the wage increases "smacks of Socialism". The meeting was recessed at 9:05 P.M. and reconvened at 9:15 P.M. Call for the question on Ordinance D-338 was made and vote was taken. Ordinance D-338 passed 6-1, Mrs. Kerr voting nay stating she felt the salary formula inequitable. Ordinance D-339 - Police Salary Ordinance - Mr. Garretson made a motion to introduce Ordinance D-339 and dispense with the reading of same. Motion seconded by Mr. Walker and passed unanimously. Mr. Johnson made a motion to suspend the rules and act on Ordinance D-339 this evening. Motion seconded by Mr. Garretson and passed unanimously. Mrs. Kerr stated she felt the Council should not become apathetic about the salaries once the ordinances were passed and felt they should be adjusted. Mrs. Kerr asked that the salary discussion be placed on the August 16 agenda and the employees be invited to attend. Vote was taken on Ordinance D-339 which passed 6-1, Mrs. Kerr voting nay for same reason as nay vote on D-338. Ordinance D-340 - City Employee Salary Ordinance - Mr. Garretson made a motion to introduce Ordinance D-340 and dispense with the reading of same. Motion seconded by Mr. Walker and passed unanimously. Mr. Johnson made a motion to suspend the rules and act on Ordinance D-340 this evening. Motion seconded by Mr. Walker and passed unanimously. Vote was taken on Ordinance D-340 which passed 6-1, Mrs. Kerr voting nay for the same reason as her nay vote on Ordinance D-338. Ordinance D-341 - Establishing a Promotional Fund and Provide for Pa y ment of Dues Mr. Walker made a motion to introduce Ordinance D-341. Motion seconded by Mr. Johnson. Mayor Reiman read the proposed ordinance and discussion ensued. Mayor Reiman read a list of places the promotional fund had been used to date. Mr. Walker made a motion to suspend the rules and act on Ordinance D-341 this evening. Motion seconded by Mr. Johnson. Motion failed 6-1, Mrs. Kerr voting nay. MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE 3 Ordinance D-342 - Provides for Payment of Membership Dues - Mr. Garretson made a motion to introduce Ordinance D-342 and dispense with the reading of same. Motion seconded by Mrs. McMullen and passed unanimously. Mr. Garretson made a motion to suspend the rules and act on Ordinance D-342 this evening. Motion seconded by Mr. Walker. Motion failed on a vote of 6-1, Mrs. Kerr voting nay. 4-Way Stop - Gray Road and East Main - Police Chief Jerry Lowe reported that an unofficial traffic study had been conducted at this intersection and preliminary indications are that there may be a need for a 4-way stop at Gray Road and East Main Street. Chief Lowe explained that an official traffic study would need to be conducted in order to substantiate by law the need for the 4-way stop. Following discussion, Mr. Garretson made a motion to go ahead with the traffic study and bring a recommendation back to the Council. Motion seconded by Mr. Shepherd and passed unanimously. OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Garretson asked that proper notices be made in order to appropriate revenue sharing funds and put on the agenda and notify the Janus Development, Hamilton County Senior Citizens and Hamilton Centers to come to the proper meeting. Mayor Reiman asked the Council what they wanted to do about the first meetin~ in September since it would be Labor Day. Following discussion, Mr. Shepherd made a motion to move the first meeting in September to September 13, 1982. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kerr and passed 6-1, Mr. Garretson voting nay. Mayor Reiman asked that an item be added to the agenda concerning Public Service Indiana rate increases. Mr. Garretson made a motion to add the item to the agenda. Motion seconded by Mrs. McMullen and passed unanimously. Mayor Reiman referred to a handout giving the proposed rate increases and stating the Indiana Association of Cities and Towns were working to remonstrate against the rate increases. The Mayor asked for volunteers to work with her on fighting the increase and asked the Council if they would be agreeable to helping finance the IACT fight. Mr. Johnson and Mr. Walker stated that they would help with the committee on electric rates. The Council suggested that Mayor Reiman look into the IACT project and bring more information back. Clerk-Treasurer, Dorothy J. Hancock, stated that a special meeting would be needed on August 23. The Council stated they would prefer to have that meeting at 6:00 P.M. There being not further business to come before the meeting, the same was duly adjourned at 10:20 P.M. APPROVED ATTEST: