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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCM-06-06-83 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 6, 1983 The meeting of the City Council meeting was called to order by President Sue McMullen with Council members Fleming, Johnson and Garretson present. Also present were Attorney Jim Wheeler and ClerK-Treasurer Dottie Hancock. Mrs. McMullen stated that Mayor Reiman would not be present this evening and that item 5 has been tabled at the Mayor's request. Invocation was given by Mr. Johnson. Everyone stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Johnson made a motion to approve the minutes of May 16, 1983. Motion seconded by Mrs. McMullen and passed unanimously. Mr. Garretson stated that as a follow up to Mrs. Kerr's suggestion that the Park Board contact American Aggregates regarding a possible joint venture for the Carmel park. Mr. Garretson stated the Park Board President had contacted American Aggregates and that American Aggregates stated they had no interest in a joint venture on a park. Old Business Ordinance D-370 - Establishing Stop Signs - Mr. Garretson made a motion to introduce Ordinance D-370 and waive reading of same. Motion seconded by Mr. Johnson. Mr. Fleming stated that the ordinance did not address the no parking area for Carmelview Drive but that an ordinance for that would be forthcoming at the next meeting. Mr. Garretson made a motion to suspend the rules and act on Ordinance D-370 this evening. Motion seconded by Mr. Fleming and passed unanimously. Vote was taken on Ordinance D-370 which passed unanimously. Ordinance D-371 - Establishing Time Limits for Transient Vendors - Mr. Garretson made a motion to introduce Ordinance D-371. Motion seconded by Mr. Johnson and Ordinance D-371 was read by Mrs. McMullen. Linda Newcombe, 10510 Hussey Lane appeared before the Council to voice her objection to an ending time limit of 6:00 P.M. Mrs. Newcombe stated she felt this unduly restricted charitable and local business from soliciting after people are home from work of an evening. Mr. Jim Gillespie, 13136 Nottingham Drive, Noblesville, spoke on behalf of Junior Achievement and stated 6:00 P.M. may prohibit the activities of J.A. Mr. Johnson stated that the groups mentioned by Mrs. Newcombe ani Mr. Gillespie were not included in the ordinance, that it applied out-of-town vendors who came into the area for short-term sales. Mr. Alan Potasnik, 11721 Rolling Springs Drive stated he felt that even students should not be out after dark and should restrict their solicitations to daylight hours. Paul McMillan, 705 College Way, Chairman of the Deacon's Board of the Baptist Church stated that perhaps they had interpreted the newspaper article erroneously and that he felt prior discussion had answered their questions regarding solicitations or calling by the church after 6:00 P.M. Rev. Bob Birchfield stated his church was also concerned that it would limit their calling on persons. Mr. Garretson made a motion that Ordinance D-371 be tabled until a definition for "transient vendor" be established and a stiffer penalty for violation of the ordinance be established. Motion seconded by Mr. Johnson and passed unanimously. Mr. Walker arrived at this point. New Business Ordinance D-372 - Authorizing EDC Bonds for 4000 East 96th Street Project - Mr. Johnson made a motion to introduce Ordinance D-372 and suspend reading of same. Motion seconded by Mr. Garretson. Bill Armstrong appeared before the Council to update the Council on the project since the inducement resolution and request passage of Ordinance D-372 at this time. Mr. Garretson made a motion to suspend the rules and act on Ordinance D-372 this evening. Motion seconded by Mr. Fleming and passed unanimously. Vote was taken on Ordinance D-372 which passed unanimously. Ordinance D-373 - Establishing Weight Limits on Lakeshore Drive East - Mr. Fleming made a motion to introduce Ordinance and suspend reading of same. Motion seconded by Mr. Garretson. Garretson made a motion to suspend the rules and act on Ordinance D-373 this evening. Motion seconded by Mr. Johnson and passed unanimously. Vote was taken on Ordinance D-373 which passed unanimously. Health Insurance - Mr. Johnson stated he wished to reactivate the insurance committee consisting of himself, Mrs. McMullen and Mr. Walker to look into the health insurance. Mrs. Hancock had distributed a memo to the Council prior to the meeting stating present costs of health insurance, costs of insurance after increase and her request to be put on the committee. Other Business - Mr. Garretson stated a meeting of the committee on elected officials salaries and special requests would be held at 9:00 A.M. on Wednesday, June 8 at the High School. Mr. Garretson asked if budget meeting dates had been established and Mrs. McMullen stated they would be on Wednesday evenings starting June 29 and running for either 4 or 5 weeks. Discussion ensued regarding procedure and salary increases. Mr. Garretson suggested that the Council re use to consider any exceptions to the salary ordinance at budget time. Mrs. McMullen asked the Council's wishes on changing the Council meeting which falls on July 4. Mr. Garretson made a motion that the July 4th Council meeting be moved to July 11th. Motion seconded by Mr. Walker and passed unanimously. Mr. Johnson stated the Carmel Drive Committee was nearing the removal of the island in Keystone Way and had logistic problems resolved. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the same was duly adjourned at 8:40 P.M. APPROVED: ATTESTED: