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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCM-05-02-83MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 2 , 1983 The meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Reiman at 7:30 P.M. on May 2, 1983. Council members Kerr, Shepherd, McMullen, Garretson, Fleming and Johnson were present. 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 April 18, 1983 as presented. Motion seconded by Mr. Johnson and passed unanimously. Old Business Indiana Transportation Museum - Mr. John Johnson, Executive Director of the Indiana Transportation Museum appeared before the Council and presented information concerning the Carmel to the State Fair train service. Mr. Johnson stated the train would run all 12 days of the fair an,i would make a minimum of 6 round trips a day. Possible locations for parking shuttle service to the boarding area were discussed. Mr. Garretson and Mrs. Kerr stated they would work with Mr. Johnson to coordinate efforts of those concerned. New Business Hamilton Centers - Request for Federal Revenue Sharing Funds - Mr. Tom Holtkamp, Executive Director of Hamilton Centers appeared before the Council to request the sum of $5,000.00 from the City's Revenue Sharing Fund. Mr. Holtkamp explained to the Council the services provided for the residents of the City of Carmel and the ongoing need to provide these services. Following discussion, Mr. Garretson stated that the Council committee on Revenue Sharing would review the request and bring a report back to the Council within one month. Connor Prairie - Request for Federal Revenue Sharing Funds - Polly Jontz, Director of Connor Prairie Pioneer Settlement and Doug McDonald, Business Manager appeared before the Council to request A;he sum of $5,000.00 from the City's Revenue Sharing Fund. Ms. Jontz and Mr. Mcdonald explained the function of the Pioneer Settlement and the need for funding of this cultural facility for the citizens of Hamilton County. Mr. Garretson stated that this would also be taken to committee and a report would be forthcoming. Expansion of Cable TV Service Marilyn Young, Northern Indiana Area Manager for Tele-Communications, Inc. appeared before the Council to compare the services and costs of the cable service in Carmel with those in Noblesville. Ms. Young stated Hamilton Cable TV would like to expand their services to include more stations, but would need a rate increase Much discussion ensued and Mr. Johnson requested a list of cities with TCI service from which he could select a few for more detailed information. Ms. Young stated she would get this information to Mr. Johnson. Mr. Dave Rutledge, President of the Cable Advisory Committee stated he felt the presentation was premature in that the Advisory Committee was to have an open meeting on May 18th for public input as to their feelings concerning expanded service and rate increases. The Committee then will bring a report back to the Council. It was the consensus of the Council that the discussion should resume after receiving the report from the Cable Advisory Committee. Other Business Mr. Garretson made a motion to add to the agenda discussion on Emergency Jobs Program Community Block Grants. Motion seconded by Mrs. McMullen and passed unanimously. Mayor Reiman stated she had recently received communication from the Office of the Department of Commerce regarding the Emergency Jobs Program. The Mayor pointed out that she had filed a Notice of Intent to apply for a Community Development Block Grant in the sum of $330,000 for the widening of Main Street between Keystone Ave. and the Carmel High School and rehabilitation and construction of sidewalks in the original section of Carmel. The memorandum from the Department of Commerce states that a public hearing must be held before filing the JOBS application which is due by May 18. The Mayor requested that the Council advertise and hold a public hearing at their meeting of May 16th for the purpose of complying with the rules of the grant application. It was the consensus of the Council to hold a public hearing at the May 16th meeting regarding the grant application. The Clerk-Treasurer stated she would see that the proper notice was published. Mr. Garretson announced that the school radio station WHJE would be tallying the results of the primary election and that the candidates were invited to stop by the station for an interview. Mr. Shepherd stated that due to time constraints he wished to resign as the Council representative on the Cable TV Advisory Board. Mr. Garretson made a motion to accept Mr. Shepherd's resignation. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kerr and passed unanimously. Mrs. Kerr stated that the Council should take note that a great number of political signs were in violation of the sign ordinance and that the City should either do something to enforce the ordinance or change the ordinance. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the same was duly adjourned at 9:35 P.M. APPROVED: ATTEST: