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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCM-01-18-82MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 18, 1982 Mayor Reiman called the meeting to order with Council members Johnson, Kerr, Shepherd, McMullen, Garretson, Fleming, and Walker present. Mayor Rciman stated she had asked Mr. Johnson to be Chaplain this year and introduced the new city attorney E. Davis Coots. Mr. Johnson gave the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Reiman and Chief Swails presented Mark Callahan with a commendation of "Fireman of the Year" and a key to the city. Mayor Reiman then recognized prior city officials Al Pickett, Minnie Doane, Bob Howath, Stan Meacham and Dave Coots. Mayor Reiman was assisted by Mr. Garretson. Mr. Johnson made a motion to approve the minutes of January 4, 1982. Motion seconded by Mr. Fleming and passed unanimously. Old Business Annexation of Foster Grove and Northview Christian Life Church - Mrs. McMullen made a motion to introduce Ordinance C-77 and dispense with the reading. Motion seconded by Mr. Garretson. Mr. Johnson made a motion to suspend the rules and act on Ordinance C-77 tonight. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kerr and passed unani mously. Mrs. Kerr asked Attorney Coots if he would research the legality of the most recent Fidelity Annexation. Vote was taken on Ordinance C-77 which passed unanimously. Change of Title for Buildin g Commissioner - Mr. Garretson made a motion to introduce Ordinance Z-179 and dispense with the reading. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kerr. Mr. Johnson made a motion to suspend the rules and act on Ordi nance Z-179 tonight. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kerr and passed unanimously. Vote was taken on Ordinance Z-179 which passed unanimously. Plan Cbmrission Appointment - Mr. Johnson nominated Vaughn Story as the third Council appointment to the Plan Commission. Motion seconded by Mr. Walker. Mrs. Kerr thanked Mr. Coots for his research but stated she personally does not feel the law is clear and would abstain from voting. Vote was taken on the nomination of Vaughn Story who was elected by a vote of 6-0-1, Mrs. Kerr abstaining. Discussion of Water Softening for New Water Facilities - Mrs. Kerr reiterated her desire to have a questionnaire mailed to water customers to see how they feel regarding adding softening to the water, explaining it is an added cost and to what degree the water is softened. Discussion ensued with Mr. Johnson stating the whole story of added cost for water main repair if no softeninq is added needed to be explained. Mr. Garretson stated a survey of this type was rarely accurate. Mr. Walker stated he was opposed to anything that would increase the burden on people on a fixed income and made a motion that all future water facilities be equipped to soften water at a level that is now being maintained by the present system. Motion seconded by Mr. Fleming. Mrs. McMullen stated she was in favor of keeping the water soft and was not sure how effective a questionnaire would be. Mr. Shepherd stated there had not been any complaints about the water so we should leave well enough alone. Mayor Reiman stated she would veto any motion to remove soft water and would not take away what consumers already have and add an extra burden. Vote was taken on Mr. Walker's motion which passed 6-1, Mrs. Kerr voting nay. New Business H.E.L.P. (Help Educate Loving Parents) Bruce Breeden, Carmel, spoke to the Council regarding the H.E.L.P. programs. He spoke highly about the Carmel Police force and stated the city should be proud of them. Mr. Breeden also asked that the Council look to proper enforcement of Ordinance D-244 re garding amusement devices. He especially pointed out the section re~arding revocation of licenses. Police Chief Lowe distributed a letter to the Council enumerating problems with a specific arcade location (letter attached). Following discussion, Mr. Johnson made a motion to reestablish the committee on amusement devices to review the ordinance taking the fees, as well as looking at all areas of the ordinance for possible need for revision. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kerr, and passed unanimously. Mr. Garretson sugested that perhaps the committee look into limiting the number of people in an establish ment or have a specified number of square feet per machine. The committee will consist of Billy Walker, Virginia Kerr, and Sue McMullen with Attorney Coots an ex-officio member. Mayor Reiman stated she would donate $200.00 from the Mayor's Promotion Fund and stated that if the Council wished to do something they had Revenue Sharing. Trash - Mayor Reiman stated she had talked with Mr. Meacham who had requested this-tem be placed on the agenda and felt the problem had been resolved. Other Business Mr. Johnson made a motion to add an item to the agenda. Motion seconded by Mr. Garretson. Mr. Johnson made a motion to appoint Mr. Vaughn Story to another term on the Economic Development Commission. Mrs. Kerr asked the length of the term. Following discussion, it was determined it is a two year term. Mr. Walker seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Mr. Garretson stated he was impressed with the excellent job the Street Department has done on keeping the roads cleared, and especially so this past weekend. After similar comments, Mr. Garretson asked that the Clerk Treasurer prepare a letter of commendation for the street department for their good work this last weekend. He asked that it be prepared for pre sentation a t the next meeting. There being no further business, the meeting was duly adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Approved Attest