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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 11, 1983
The meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Reiman
at 7:30 P.M. on July 11, 1983. Council members Shepherd, McMullen,
Walker, Garretson, Fleming and Johnson were present. Also present
was Attorney Jim Wheeler and Clerk-Treasurer represen t ative Marilyn
Martin.
Invocation was given by Mr. Johnson followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance
Mr. Johnson made a motion to approve the minutes of June 20, the
minutes of the Executive Session of June 20 and minutes of Revenue
Use Hearing on June 27th. Motion seconded by Mr. Walker and passed
unanimously.
Old Business
Ordinance D-375 - Ordinance Regarding EDC Funds - Mr. Walker made a
motion to amend Ordinance D-375 by deleting the old language and
substituting this language in the ordinance before them. Motion
seconded by Mrs. McMullen. Mayor Reiman introduced Vaughn Story, a
member of the EDC. Mr. Story stated that in paragraph 3, line 6,
after "exceed $5,000" should read "per item without Council
approval." Discussion ensued after which Mr. Garretson made a
motion to amend the ordinance as per Mr. Story's statement and as
amended. Motion seconded by Mr. Walker and passed unanimously. Vote
was taken on Ordinance D-375 which passed unanimously.
New Business
Ordinance Z-195 - Landfill Zoning - Mr. Johnson moved to introduce
Ordinance Z-195 and suspend the reading of same. Motion seconded by
Mr. Garretson. Mrs. McMullen explained about the sanitary landfill
definition, the wording of which was prepared by the Plan
Commission. Mr. Johnson stated that he would like to make sure that
the City sewage treatment facility is not a part of this ordinance.
Mayor Reiman stated that Attorney Coots just wanted this ordinance
to be introduced. Ordinance Z-195 was shown as introduced.
Sign Report Presentation in Status - Mayor Reiman stated that this
was an informational piece for the council members to be discussed
at a later date.
Ordinance Z-196 - Sign Ordinance Revisions - Mr. Johnson stated
that there were some discrepancies in the ordinance and that this
ordinance should be tabled.
Ordinance Z-197 - Wilson Rezone - Mrs. McMullen made a motion to
introduce Ordinance Z-197 and dispense with the reading of same.
Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Mayor Reiman stated this was an
ordinance amending Ordinance Z-160 as amended as a part of the
master plan of the City of Carmel. Mrs. McMullen stated that the
Plan Comm. gave a positive recommendation for changing the zoning
from R-2 to R-4. Mr. Tom Wilson gave a presentation showing plans
for an area at Guilford and Main St.
After the presentation, Mayor Reiman opened the meeting for a
public hearing. There being no one to address the issue, the public
hearing was then closed. After discussion, Mr. Johnson made a
motion to suspend the rules and act on Ordinance Z-197 this
evening. Motion seconded by Mr. Walker and passed unanimously. Mr.
Walker made a motion to adopt Ordinance Z-197. Motion seconded by
Mr. Johnson and passed 5 to 1; Mrs. McMullen voting no.
Ordinance D-376 - Ordinance Establishing Salaries for Elected
Officials - Mr. Garretson made a motion to introduce Ordinance D-
376 and suspend the reading of same. Motion seconded by Mrs.
McMullen. Mrs. McMullen gave a report from the committee explaining
the ordinance. Mrs. McMullen made a motion to amend the ordinance
changing the Clerk- Treasurer salary from $24,300 to $2 3,900. Motion
seconded by Mr. Fleming and passed unanimously. Mr. Garretson made
a motion to amend the ordinance by inserting the word "salary"
between the words "yearly" and "increases" in the 5th paragraph on
lines 4, 7 and 10. Motion seconded by Mrs. McMullen. Mr. Garretson
made a motion to suspend the rules and act on Ordinance D-376
tonight. Motion seconded by Mr. Mrs. McMullen and passed
unanimously. Vote was taken on Ordinance D-376 which passed 4-2;
Mr. Walker and Mr. Johnson voting no.
Transfer of Funds - Police - This item was tabled till the first
meeting in August due to a request by the Clerk-Treasurer and her
absence.
Other Business
Mr. Garretson asked to make a brief report as kind of an addendum
to the Revenue Sharing report. Mr. Garretson stated he will be
making a recommendation for an amendment at the next meeting when a
hearing on this is being held. He reported that Doug McDonald,
Conner Prairie Business Manager, made a plea regarding the
recommendation to turn down Conner Prairie for their request.
Mr. Garretson stated that he saw no direct benefits accruing for
the City. Mr. McDonald called him today with a package that Mr.
Garretson said he could support an amendment calling for $2500 out
of this year revenue sharing and $5000 out of next year. That will
be to provide more than normal discounts for all secondary school
groups, senior citizens, youth groups, etc. that are part of
Carmel. They will distribute 2 for 1 coupons in our community
helping for a 10% redemption and a total of $7500 worth of direct
discounts that would benefit our community and help to establish an
identity for Carmel.
Mr. McDonald will be making an written report at the next meeting
and Mr. Garretson will move to make these amendments to the
ordinance.
There being no further business to come before the meeting, the
same was duly adjourned at 8:30 P.M.
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