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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCM-04-05-82MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 5, 1982 The Meeting of the Common Council of the City of Carmel was called to order by Mayor Reiman at 7:30 P.M. on April 5, 1982. Council members Kerr, Shepherd, Walker, McMullen & Fleming were present. Also present was City Attorney, Steve Henke and Clerk--Treasurer. Invocation was given by Mrs. Kerr followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Mrs. Kerr made a motion to approve the minutes of February 25, 1982, March 1, 1982 and March 4, 1982. Motion seconded by Mr. Walker and passed unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Public Hearing - Rezone for 3.48 acres located at 950 North Rangeline Road Mrs. McMullen made a motion to introduce Ordinance Z-180. Motion seconded by Mr. Fleming. Mayor Reiman read the ordinance and opened the meeting for a public hearings. There was no comment from the public and the hearing was closed. Mrs. McMullen stated the ordinance came to the Council with a unanimnous vote for approval by the Plan Commission. Mrs. McMullen stated the feeling of the Commission was that the property was in an area that would probably not develop as residential but that the B-2 classification was in keeping with the surrounding area and that the only remonstrators were from the cemetary and Smith Funeral Home. Mr. Shepherd made a motion to suspend the rules and act on Ordinance 7-180 this evening. Motion seconded by Mr. Fleming and passed uanimously. Vote was taken on Ordinance Z-180 which passed unanimously. Taxi Service . Attorney Mike Antrim from Church, Roberts & Beerbower and his client, Mr. Bill Burger, appeared before the Council to request the approval of an ordinance to establish licensing for a taxi service. Following discussion and questions and answers, Mrs. McMullen made a motion to introduce Ordinance D-326. Motion seconded by Mr. Walker. Mr. Wlaker made a motion to amend the ordinance to add to Section 10. Penalty the following at the end of the sentence following ($100.00) "per violation. A separate offense shall be deemed committed on each day that a violation occurs or continues." Motion seconded by Mr. Shepherd and passed unanimously. Mr. Sheperd made a motion to amend Section 4 (A4) to change the insurance needed for property damage from Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) to Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000.00). Motion seconded by Mr. Walker and passed unanimously. Mrs. Kerr made a motion to amend Section 2 (A) to insert the word "regularly" in the first line between "shall" and "operate". The motion failed for lack of a second Mrs. Kerr asked the attorney to review the wording as set out in section 2; Paragraph 2 and report to the Council at the next meeting. Mr. Burger asked the Council for an answer as to Section 4 (A2) concerning the certificate that the vehicle has been inspected and to where he should obtain said certificate. Mr. Walker stated he felt the item would be met if Mr . Burger obtained a certificate from any licensed certified mechanic. It was the consensus of the Council that Mr. Walker's reply would meet the requirement. City Council Meeting Page Two April 5, 1982 School Crossing Guards . Mr. Shepherd stated that the lady who wished to have this item brought before the Council was not present due to spring break. Mayor Reiman stated she knew of the problem and that it concerned the school crossing guards not receiving pay for snow days. The mayor stated that no part-time employees receive pay for snow days and that she had done some research and the city attorney could find nothing in the statues which states that the City has to pay school crossing guards and she would recommend that $9,000.00 be deleted from the budget of the Board of Works for the next year. Appointment of Member to Cable TV Advisory Committee . The Council was advised that their appointment to the Cable TV Advisory Committee had expired as of April 1 and a new appointee needed to be made. This is a two year term. Mayor Reiman stated that Mr. Johnson stated he would be willing to serve on this committee. Mr. Shepherd stated that he also would be interested in serving on this committee. Mrs. McMullen made a motion to appoint Mr. Shepherd to the two year term as member of the Cable TV Advisory Committee. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kerr and passed with a vote of 4 aye, Mr. Shepherd abstaining. ~ain Street Wideninq. This item had been requested by Mr. Johnson who was unable to be present. It will be put on the agenda for April 19. Other Business Mayor Reiman stated that she and Street Superintendent, Phil Reddick, took a tour of the City streets and had made a list of streets to be worked on this summer. She requested that the Council members let Phil know if they noticed streets that needed repair. Mayor Reiman stated the City Engineer, Tom Welch, is in the hospital with diabetes but is doing well and expects to be back at work on the 12th. Mayor Reiman stated that there are now 65 floats signed up for the Fourth of July parade and if anyone knew of someone interestedA-in entering a float,Ashe had application forms in her office. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the same was duly adjourned at 8:45 P.M. APPROVED: ATTEST: