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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
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