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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCM-05-03-82MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 3, 1982 The meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Reiman at 7:30 P.M. on May 3, 1982. Council members Kerr, Garretson, McMullen, Fleming and Johnson were present. Also present was City Attorney, Dave Coots and Clerk-Treasurer. Invocation was given by Mr. Johnson followed by Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Garretson made a motion to table the approval of minutes until next meeting. Motion seconded by Mr. Johnson and passed unanimously. Councilor Ted Johnson presented a proclamation to Billie Francis, Vice Chairman of H.E.L.P. which proclaimed May 9th to May 15th as H.E.L.P. week. Mrs. Francis thanked the Mayor and Council for their support both financially and vocally. OLD BUSINESS Ordinance D-327 - Additional Appropriation for Department of Community Development . Director of Community Development, Chuck Kiphart, explained the need for the $500.00 for photography equipment in his department to the Council. Mayor Reiman opened the meeting for public hearing on Ordinance D-327. There being no comment, the public hearing was closed. Vote was taken on Ordinance D-327 which passed unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Ordinance D-328 - Additional Appropriation from Cumulative Capital Sewer Funds . Mr. Garretson made a motion to introduce Ordinance D-328. Motion seconded by Mrs. McMullen. Mayor Reiman read the proposed projects for which the money would be used. Mayor Reiman opened the meeting for public hearing. There being no comment, public hearing was closed. Mrs. Kerr asked if she could have a breakdown of the proposed projects. Mayor Reiman stated Mr. Reddick would attend next meeting with said breakdown. Mr. Garretson asked what would keep this money from being spent on something other than the proposed projects. The Clerk-Treasurer explained that this money was restricted by ordinance for use only for storm sewers. Curfew Code Discussion - Mrs. Kerr stated that she had met with Chief Lowe and as they could see by the handouts, the City Code referring to curfew was in compliance with the State Statutes. Captain Babb attended the meeting to represent Chief Lowe. Mr. Garretson and Mrs. Kerr both stated that they felt no need to change the City curfew law. Mayor Reiman stated that her office had received a call from a resident in Cool Creek North stating that she felt there should be sidewalks from Gray Road to Harrowgate on East Main Street. Mr. Garretson stated there was a definite need for sidewalks on 126th Street also. Mr. Garretson suggested that this should be something that is planned and budgeted on a yearly basis. CITY COUNCIL - MAY 3, 1982 Page Two Weight Load Limit - Mayor Reiman stated that Dan O'Malia from O'Malia's Grocery had called and stated that some of the large delivery trucks were using Carmel Drive between Keystone and 126th Street as a thoroughfare to deliver to their 126th Street store. He stated that he had written these people and suggested thay they use either 126th Street or 116th Street but felt the City should be aware of the situation. Mayor Reiman suggested amending City Code 41.21 dealing with weight limits to include Carmel Drive. Mr. Johnson stated that without scales the weight limit code was difficult to enforce and suggested that perhaps a "no thru trucks" ordinance might be a better idea. Following discussion, Mrs. Kerr requested that Mr. Coots prepare an ordinance prohibiting through truck traffic on Carmel Drive between Keystone and 126th Street. iMayor Reiman requested that discussion on water sprinkling rates be added to the agenda. Mr. Garretson made a motion to add discussion on water sprinkling rates to the agenda. Motion seconded by Mr. Fleming and passed unanimously. Mrs. Kerr stated she had difficulty with the idea of suspending the rates since we had in the last year increased both the sewer and water rates asking where was the relief for the consumers? Mr. Garretson stated he agreed but in the emergency situation we were in, there was really no choice due to the low water pressure and the added strain on the system. Mr. Johnson stated that having to pay for the sewer at the regular rate would be a deterrent to people using the water when the levels were low although he hated to see it happen. Mr. Garretson suggested that a flyer be sent to the customers with their June billing explaining the reason for not granting the summer rates and what the costs to the consumers might be. Following further discussion, Mr. Garretson requested Mr. Coots to prepare a resolution stating that there would be no special rates during July, August and September. Mr. Garretson made a motion to add discussion of hospitals to the agenda. Motion seconded by Mr. Johnson and passed unanimously. Mr. Garretson stated that he had been contacted by a local man who is interested in putting a hospital in the Carmel area and called attention to an article in the Sunday Star stating that State Board of Health Director, Dr. Ron Blankenbaker, was about to grant permission to St. Vincent's Hospital to locate a satellite medical facility in the Carmel-Clay area which would eliminate anyone else from locating here. Discussion ensued as to input from the Carmel-Clay residents. Following discussion, Mr. Garretson read a resolution he had prepared regarding input from the community on this decision and made a motion that the resolution be adopted. Motion seconded by Mr. Johnson and passed unanimously. Mayor Reiman stated that she was a member of the St. Vincentls Advisory Board and would not take part in any further discussion of the matter and would not chair any meetings or hearings on the subject. Mr. Garretson stated that due to the article stating that Dr. Blankenbaker was near a decision he would request that the Clerk-Treasurer send a copy of the resolution, with a cover letter to Dr. Blankenbaker, the next day by special delivery. The Clerk- Treasurer stated the next day was election day and there would be no mail, but the resolution would be in the mail the following day. CITY COUNCIL May 3, 1982 Page Three ANNOUNCEMENTS Mrs. McMullen reminded the Council that Mr. Janesek would be speaking at the Junior High Scool on May 10 and extended an invitation to all to be present at a dinner being given for him at Steckley's at 5:45 P.M. on that evening. Mr. Garretson suggested that since budget time was nearing, it might be a good idea to look into the salaries of elected officials and suggested that perhaps a straight salary for the Council might be a good idea with an additional compensation per meeting attended. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the same was duly adjourned at 9:05 P.M. APPROVED: ATTEST: M E M 0 April 30, 1982 To: Mayor Reiman City Council Members Clerk-Treasurer Re: Summer Sprink]ing Rates Due to peak demands during 1980, 1981, we project for 1982 there may be demands on our water system that exceed our current ability to supply. Therefore, considering the potential risk of inadequate fire protection during summer of 1982, I am recommending that summer sewer relief not be allowed this summer. The purpose of this recommendation is to encourage water conservation among the citizenry of Carmel in an effort to insure adequate water supply for fire fighting and domestic use.