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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCM-03-21-83 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 21, 1983 The meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Reiman at 7:30 P.M. on March 21, 1983. Council members Kerr, Shepherd, McMullen, Garretson, Walker, Fleming and Johnson 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. Mayor Reiman explained that the cameras were set up for a promotional film Kartes Video is doing for Hoosier Hospitality Days and the EDC. Mrs. Hancock stated that in the minutes of March 7, 1983, the last sentence in the second paragraph under Comprehensive Plan Update should read "Mrs. Kerr expressed her concern in that would there be a possibility of alternative uses laid out so that there would be flexibility of land use." Mrs. Kerr made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Motion seconded by Mr. Walker and passed 6-0-1, Mr. Shepherd abstaining since he was not present at that meeting. Old Business Public Hearing on Ordinance D-368, Additional Appropriation of Revenue Sharing Funds - Mayor Reiman opened the meeting for public hearing on the appropriation of $3500 for the Hamilton County Senior Citizens Service and $1000 for Help Educate Loving Parents from Revenue Sharing Funds. There being no comment from the public, the public hearing was closed . Mr. Garretson made a motion to introduce Ordinance D-368. Motion was seconded by Mr. Walker. Mr Garretson made a motion to suspend the rules and act on Ordinance D-368 this evening. Motion seconded by Mr. Walker and passed unanimously. Vote was taken on Ordinance D-368 which passed unanimously. New Business Recommendation from BPW - Special Appropriation $9000 for Flasher Light at E. Main and Gray Road - Mr.Walker explained that the Board had discussed the need for a flasher light at Gray Road and E. Main Street and had one estimate in the amount of $8950. There is to be another estimate, but the Board of Public Works feels that a flasher is necessary for the safety of the citizens. Mr. Don Woods, Pebble brook Lane stated that he travelled the intersection frequently and felt a flasher was needed. Mrs. Terry Litvan, 1215 Fairbanks asked what fund the Council intended to take the money from. Mrs. Hancock stated that had not been determined at this point but was a matter for the Council to decide if the Council felt the light should be erected. Mrs. Kerr stated she could not support the expenditure for a light at that intersection. Discussion ensued and it was suggested that since the police department was working on a recommendation on a speed limit on both East Main and Gray Road that perhaps it would be appropriate to discuss the need for a flasher light at the time the speed limits were discussed. The consensus of the Council was that the flasher light should be discussed when Chief Lowe came to the Council with a recommendation on the speed limits for East Main and Gray Roads. Other Business Mr. Garretson stated he would appreciate the Council staying after the meeting for a short meeting of the Board of Finance to approve the minutes of the meeting of Feb. 21, 1983. Mr. Garretson also stated he was proud of the appointment of Bill Ruckleshaus to head the l-PA and stated that he felt Mr. Ruckleshaus was one of the great Hoosiers of this decade. Mayor Reiman read a letter from Fire Chief Couts setting forth the actions of Firemen Leinhos and Fireman Bartrom during a fire in Noblesville on Feb. 18, 1982. (Letter attached-see original minutes) Chief Couts presented Both Firemen with an Award of Valor, the highest award of the Carmel Fire Department. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the same was duly adjourned at 8:00 P.M. The meeting of the Board of Finance of the City of Carmel was called to order by President Garretson at 8:00 P M. of March 21, 1983, following the City Council meeting for the purpose of approval of the minutes. Mrs. McMullen made a motion to approve the minutes. Motion seconded by Mr. Walker and passed unanimously. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:02 P.M. APPROVED: ATTEST: