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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCM-08-29-83 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 29, 1983 The meeting of the City Council was called to order by Council President Sue McMullen at 7:30 P.M. on August 29, 1983. Council members present were Mrs. Kerr, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Garretson and Mr. Fleming. Also present was 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 August 15, Executive Session and regular meeting of Aug. 15, 1983. Motion seconded by Mr. Johnson and passed unanimously. Old Business Public Hearing - Ordinance D-385 - Additional Appropriation - Mr. Garretson made a motion to introduce Ordinance D-385 and waive the reading of same. Motion seconded by Mr. Fleming. Mrs. McMullen explained the ordinance was for an additional appropriation in the amount of $42,000 to fund the city's portion of the comprehensive plan and opened the meeting for public hearing. There was no response from the public and Mrs. McMullen closed the public hearing. Mr. Garretson made a motion to suspend the rules and act on Ordinance D-385 this evening. The motion was seconded by Mr. Johnson and passed unanimously. Vote was taken on Ordinance D-385 which passed unanimously. Mr. Walker arrived at this time. Final Action - Ordinance D-382 - General Fund Budget - Mrs. Kerr stated she was opposed to an additional employee in the Department of Community Development. Mr. Garretson stated he would make a motion to delete the portion of the budget in the Department of Community Development that pertains to a new employee if the Council did not receive job descriptions for the entire department. Vote was taken on Ordinance D-382 which passed unanimously. Ordinance D-383 -MVH Fund Budget - Vote was taken on Ordinance D-383 which passed unanimously. Ordinance D-384 - Bond Redemption Fund Budget - Vote was taken on Odinance D-384 which passed unanimously. Comprehensive Plan Contract - Mrs. Kerr stated that since the Council had just received copies of the contract prior to the meeting, she did not feel they were in a position to discuss the contract. Mr. Garretson stated it was not a matter for the Council since the Board of Works enterend into contracts. Mr. Kiphart stated the contract was given to them for informational purposes. New Business Resolution to Appeal TAx Levy Limitations - Mr. Garretson made a motion to introduce Resolution 8-29-83-1, said resolution to accompany the petition of the City of Carmel for relief from property tax levy limitations. Motion seconded by Mr. Fleming. Vote was taken on Resolution 8-29-83-1 which passed unanimously. Discussion on Sign Ordinance Committee - The Council was in receipt of a memo from Mr. Kiphart, D;rector of Department of Community Development, requesting the formation of a committee to study the sign ordinance after amendments (copy of memo attached). Discussion ensued regarding make-up of the committee and whether or not the committee was needed. Mr. Garretson stated he felt this was not a decision for the Council, but rather the administration. It was the consensus of the Council that if such a City Council Aug. 29, 1983 Page Two committee were needed it should be the decision of the Mayor. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the same was duly adjourned at 8:02 P.M. APPROVED: ATTEST: ACCOUNT OF DISPOSITION ON ACTION OF COUNCIL AUGUST 29, 1983 ORDINANCE COUNCIL MAYOR Ordinance D-385 - Additional Appropriation Passed Signed Comprehensive Plan 8/29/83 8/29/83 Ordinance D-382 - General Fund Budget Passed Signed 8/29/83 8/29/83 Ordinance D-383 - MVH Fund Budget Passed Signed 8/29/83 8/29/83 Ordinance D-384 - Bond Redemption Fund Budget Passed Signed 8/29/83 8/29/83 RESOLUTION Resolution 8-29-83-1, accompanient to petition for Passed Signed relief from property tax levy limitations 8/29/83 8/29/83 CITY OF CARMEL JANE A. REIMAN, Mayor CHARLES E KIPHART 40 EAST MAIN STREET DIRECTOR OF COMMUNI~Y DEVELOPMEllT CARMEL INDIANA 413032 844-~433 August 26, 1983 MEMO TO: Mayor Jane A. Reiman Dottie Hancock, Clerk/Treasurer Members of Carmel City Council FROM: Charles E. Kiphart After much consideration of the Sign Ordinance situation, I would like to propose the following approach to resolving the mixed feelings about the current Sign Ordinance: At your request, the formation of a sign review committee composed of the following individuals could be formed: 1. Mayor or representative 2. Township Advisory Board/Trustee as member representative 3. Council members (no specific number, but at least one (l) 4. Plan Commission President or his representative 5. One Township business person 6. Two City of Carmel business people (one representing the Chamber) 7. City Attorney or Assistant 8. Director of the Department of Community Development or his representative The initial purpose of this committee will be to review the current Sign Ordinance as amended and take an over-all look at the need for and type of sign regulations for Carmel and Clay Township. General recommendations would then be made to the Mayor and Council concerning needed The Mayor and revisions. Council could then direct the committee to make specfic recommendations Ordinance to or needed changes to the Sign the Mayor, City Council and Plan Commission. Time span could be done in six (6) months, perhaps after new City Council in January, 1984. Dlrector Department of Community Development CEK: ph