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Home My WebLink AboutCCM-01-04-82 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 4, 1982 The meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Jane Reiman at 7:30 P.M. on January 4, 1982. Council members Walker, Kerr, Shepherd, McMullen, Johnson, and Fleming were present. Also present was Clerk-Treasurer. The former city attorney was not reappointed and there was no new attorney appointed for this meeting. Mrs. Kerr made a motion to approve the minutes of December 21, 1981. Motion seconded by Mr. Shepherd and passed unanimously. Old Business Annexation of Foster Grove - Mayor Reiman stated that Northview Christian Life Church would be included in the annexation and the matter should be tabled until the next meeting. Change of Title for Building Commissioners Office - This matter was tabled until next meeting since the ordinance was not prepared as yet. Water (A-54) and Sewer (S-41) Master Plan Ordinances - Don Silvey of HNTB explained minor changes in the Ordinance. Mr. Johnson made a motion to approve amended Ordinances A-54 and S-41. Motion seconded by Mrs. McMullen and passed unanimously. New Business Election of President Pro Tem & Plan Commission Appointments - Mr. Johnson nominated Billy Walker as President Pro Tem of the Council. Mr. Fleming seconded the nomination. Mr. Johnson made a motion to close nominations. Motion was seconded by Mrs. McMullen and Mr. Walker was elected president pro tem for 1982. Mrs. Kerr requested that the Plan Commission appointments be made individually. There being no objection, the Council proceeded on an individual basis. Mr. Johnson nominated Vaughn Story, member of EDC. Nomination was seconded by Mr. Walker. Mrs. Kerr read from the state statutes that state an appointee should be in municipal government and stated she did not feel Mr. Story qualified. Mrs. Kerr made a motion to table the appointments until a legal opinion was available. Motion failed for lack of a second. Following discussion, Mr. Johnson withdrew Mr. Story's name stating he did not want to place Mr. Story in an uncomfortable position after Mr. Story was willing to give his time to the service of the City. Mr. Shepherd nominated Fred Ellis, fireman for City. Mr. Johnson seconded the nomination. Mrs. Kerr again raised the question of "municipal government". Vote was taken on Mr. Ellis' nomination. Mr. Ellis was appointed on a vote of 5-1. Mrs. Kerr voting nay. Mr. Walker nominated Sue McMullen. Nomination was seconded by Mr. Shepherd. Mrs. McMullen was appointed on a unanimous vote. Mrs. McMullen nominated Mrs. Kerr. Nomination seconded by Mrs. Kerr. Nomination failed on a vote of 1-4-1, McMullen voting aye, Fleming, Johnson, Walker and Shepherd voting nay and Kerr abstained. Mrs. Kerr nominated Frank Fleming. There was no second to the nomination. Several members had previously stated they felt only one member of the Council should be appointed to the Plan Commission. City Council Jan. 4, 1982 Page Two Mr. Johnson made a motion to table the third nomination until next meeting and get a legal opinion on the matter of definition of "municipal government". Motion seconded by Mr. Walker and passed unanimously. Other Business Mayor Reiman presented a proclamation to Athletic Director of Carmel High School, Bill Shepherd. Council member Dave Shepherd, presented his father with a key to the City. Mr. Walker asked for a firm legal opinion on the appointment of Fred Ellis before the January 18 meeting. Mrs. Kerr stated she also felt a legal opinion was needed on Mr. Ellis' appointment. Mrs. Kerr asked if an item could be added to the agenda regarding water. The Council members had no objections to the addition. Mrs. Kerr made a motion that before the expense for adding water softening was incurred at the new facility, a questionnaire be sent to the custamers with their billing asking if they wanted the softening. Motion seconded by Mrs. McMullen. Discussion ensued and Mrs. Kerr made a motion to table the motion and put this item on the agenda for next meeting. Mbtion seconded by Mr. Shepherd and passed unanimously. Mr. Johnson, outgoing President Pro Tem, passed same notes on to Mr. Walker and stated that in answer to the Clerk-Treasurer's letter, he would like to see a monthly report on all funds. Mr. Walker asked Mayor Relman if she had any idea when a new attorney would be appointed. She replied no. Mrs. McMullen stated it was time to elect a new finance chairman. Mr. Shepherd nominated Mr. Garretson. Nomination seconded by Mr. Walker and Mr. Garretson was elected unanimously. Mr. Walker stated he felt it would be appropriate to give recognition to people who were outgoing appointments to committees and commissions. It was mentioned that the Plan Commission and BZA do give recognition and that there were no appo m tees of the Cbuncil leaving service. Mr. Walker stated he did feel scme sort of recognition would be appropriate. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the same was duly adjourned at 8:25 P.M. APPROVED: ATTEST: