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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCM-08-15-83MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 15, 1983 The meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Reiman at 7:30 August 15, 1983. Council members Johnson, Fleming, Garretson, McMullen, Shepherd and Kerr were present. Also present was City Attorney, Dave Coots and Clerk-Treasurer Dottie Hancock. Invocation was given by Mr. Johnson followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Mrs. Kerr made a motion to approve the minutes of July 11, July 27 and August 1, 1983. Motion seconded by Mr. Fleming and passed unanimously. Old Business Flasher Signal at Gray & Main - Clerk-Treasurer Hancock stated that although the Council ad given prior permission to advertise for the cost of the flasher signal as an additional appropriation, it had not designated a fund. Mrs. Hancock recommended that the additional appropriation be taken from the MVH fund. Mr. Garretson made a motion that the Clerk- Treasurer advertise for the additional appropriation for the flasher signal be made from the MVH fund. Motion seconded by Mr. Johnson. Motion passed 4-1, Mrs. Kerr voting nay because she is opposed to the flasher signal. Mayor Reiman distributed an estimate on the repair of the air conditioning and installing a heating element in the Clerk-Treasurer's office and asked the Council for and additional appropriation to pay for same. Mrs. Hancock recommended the appropriation be made from the Cumulative Capital Improvement Fund. Mr. Garretson made a motion to advertise for an additional appropriation in the amount of the estimate to be made from the Cumulative Capital Improvement Fund. Motion seconded by Mr. Fleming and passed unanimously. Ordinance Z-196 - Sign Ordinance - Mr. Fleming asked if this was a public hearing and it was stated that none had been advertised. The minutes of July 11 reflected that the public hearing had been tabled and Mr. Garretson stated that it would require another advertisement Mr. Coots agreed. Mr. Garretson made a motion to introduce Ordinance Z-196 and allow anyone in the audience who hac come to speak to the issue be heard and advertise for a public hearing. Motion seconded by Mrs. McMullen. Mr. Lowell Williams from the Carmel Clay Chamber of Commerce addressed the Council with the Chamber's concerns and gave the Clerk-Treasurer a copy of those concerns (attached to minutes). Mayor Reiman read a letter from Roger Dollinger stating he had been on a committee to amend the sign ordinances in Indianapolis and is now a merchant in Carmel and would be willing to help in any way with the ordinance (copy of letter attached) Cable Tv Rate Increase - Marilyn Young appeared before the Council and stated that she was withdrawing the request for a rate increase as well as the offer of expansion of channels in light of the recommendation from the Cable TV Advisory Board (copy attached). The Council requested Mrs. Young write a letter stating same and Ms. Young stated she would do so. New Business Public Hearing - Ordinance D-382 - General Fund Budget - Mrs. McMullen made a motion to introduce Ordinance D-382 and waive the reading of same. Motion seconded by Mr. Garretson. Mayor Reiman opened the meeting to public hearing on Ordinance D-382. There being no response from the public the hearing was closed. Public Hearing - Ordinance D-383 - MVH Fund Budget - Mr. Garretson made a motion to introduce Ordinance D-383 and waive reading of same. Motion seconded by Mr. Johnson. Mayor Reiman opened the meeting for public hearing on Ordinance D-383. There being no response from the public, the hearing was closed. Public Hearing - Ordinance D-384 - Bond Redemption Fund Budget - Mr. Garretson made a motion to introduce Ordinance D-384 and waive the reading of same. Motion seconded by Mrs. McMullen. Mayor Reiman opened the meeting to public hearing on Ordinance D-384. There being no response from the public, the hearing was closed. PSI and IPALCO Exchange of Carmel Street Lights - Mayor Reiman had distributed information to the Council regarding rate increases which would take effect if the street lights in Woodland Green, The Woodlands and Keystone Woods were taken over by PSI instead left with IPALCO. It was stated that the increase would cost the city approximately $6500 per year more. Discussion also ensued as to the rate increase of 9.52% if the Public Service Commission allows the Rate Control Plan requested by PSI. Mayor Reiman stated that she had brought these concerns before the Council as information so that they would be aware of the cost increases the City is facing. Other Business - Mr. Garretson stated that Steve Gregory who has covered the City government for the Carmel Tribune was attending his last meeting and will be going back to college. Mr. Garretson commended Mr. Gregory on the fine job he had done this summer. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the same was duly adjourned at 8:30 P.M. APPROVED: ATTEST: