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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCM-01-17-83MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 17, 1983 The meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Reiman at 7:30 P.M. on January 17, 1983. Council members Fleming, Walker, McMullen, Garretson, Kerr, Johnson and Shepherd were present. Also present was City Attorney, Dave Coots and Clerk-Treasurer, Dottie Hancock. Mr. Johnson gave the invocation which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Councilors McMullen and Walker read a Resolution honoring the Carmel High School Marching Greyhounds for their skill and goodwill on their trip to the Orange Bowl and Disney World. Mayor Reiman introduced Cub Den l-Pack 131 leaders, Anita Dionne and Judy Geurink and members Josh Geurink, Andy Dionne, Terry Pyatt, John Terry, Matt Larner and Casey Phillips who explained their time capsule which they are burying at the Carmel Library on January 20, 1983. The capsule is to be dug up on July 4, 2008. The Mayor read a Resolution commending the Cub Pack on the undertaking. Mr. Garretson made a motion to approve the Resolutions read commending the Band and The Cub Pack. Motion seconded by Mrs. McMullen and passed unanimously. Mr. Johnson made a motion to approve the minutes of January 3, 1983 as presented. Motion seconded by Mr. Fleming and passed 6-0-1, Mr. Shepherd abstaining due to his absence from the meeting. Old Business C-79 = Annexation of Guilford & Associates Property (Founders Park) - Mr. Kiphart showed the Council the property for annexation on a large map of the City. Mr. Garretson stated he felt the Public Service Property at the corner of Guilford and 116th Street should be annexed also. Mr. Coots stated that the annexation would have to come along 116th Street because at this time the Public Service property was not contiguous to property in the City. Following discussion, vote was taken on Ordinance C-79 which passed unanimously. C-80 - Annexation of Tolley of America Property - Mr. Kiphart explained that Ordinances C-80 and C-81 were presented to clear up annexations previously made with inaccurate legal descriptions. It was pointed out that the new ordinances did not refer back to the original annexation ordinances and Mr. Garretson made a motion to table Ordinances C-80 and C-81 until the next meeting when the ordinances could be put in a form to refer to the prior annexations. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kerr and passed unanimously. New Business Ordinance Z-192 - Amendment to Z-160 Regarding B-8 Zoning - Mr. Garretson made a motion to introduce Ordinance Z-192 and dispense with the reading of same. Motion seconded by Mrs. McMullen and passed on vote to dispense with the reading. Mr. Lowell Williams, President of the Carmel-Clay Chamber of Commerce spoke in favor of the new language of the B-8 zoning but did question the language in 18A.12 regarding Emergency Access. Discussion ensued. Mrs. Kerr made a motion to delete the word"approved" in section 18A.12 and insert the word "reviewed". Motion seconded by Mrs. McMullen. Mr. Garretson made a motion to table the amendment and vote on the ordinance the next meeting. Motion seconded by Mrs. McMullen and passed unanimously. Mr. Garretson stated that he felt the signs at Jim Dandy were in violation of the intent of the sign ordinances which stated that the signs should be so far above the ground since the business had mounded the ground to raise the height of the signs. Mr. Garretson stated he had several citizens mention the signs to him. Discussion ensued and Mr. Kiphart stated that perhaps there had been a misunderstanding and that he would talk to Mr. Reasner. Ordinance D-361 - Additional Appropriation from Cumulative Capital Sewer Fund Mr. Garretson made a motion to introduce Ordinance D-361 and suspend reading of same. Motion seconded by Mr. Walker and vote was unanimous on suspension of reading. The Clerk-Treasurer stated that there could be no action on the ordinance this evening since there would need to be a public hearing advertised. Mr. Garretson made a motion to advertise for an amount from the Cumulative Capital Sewer Fund in the amount of $6,000.00. Motion seconded by Mr. Fleming and passed unanimously. Ordinance D-362 - Home Rule Organization - Mr. Johnson made a motion to introduce Ordinance D-362 and suspend reading of same. Motion seconded by Mr. Garretson and vote was unanimous to suspend reading of Ordinance D- 362. Mayor Reiman stated that this ordinance was necessary to set out the City organization since the legislature passed the home rule laws. Mr. Garretson stated that he, Mr. Johnson and Mrs. McMullen worked on that portion of the ordinance relating to Council and gave an overview of the changes from the rules and regulations now governing the Council. Ordinance D-363 - Amendment to Speed Limit Ordinance - Mr. Walker made a motion to introduce Ordinance D-363 and suspend reading of same. Motion seconded by Mr. Johnson and unanimous approval was given for suspension of reading. Discussion ensued regarding the speed limit changes for Rangeline Road and Main Street between Keystone and Gray Road. Chief Lowe explained the procedure used for changing a speed limit and stated that he would be bringing both of the above back to the Council with a recommendation at a later date. Mr. Garretson asked Chief Lowe if he could also review the speed limit on all of Gray Road within the City limits. Mrs. McMullen made a motion to suspend the rules and act on Ordinance D-363 this evening. Motion seconded by Mr. Walker and passed unanimously. Vote was taken on Ordinance D-363 which passed unanimously. Ordinance D-364 - Establishing Police Reserves - Mrs. McMullen made a motion to introduce Ordinance D-364 and suspend the reading of same. Motion seconded by Mr. Johnson and vote was unanimous to suspend the reading of Ordinance D-364. Chief Lowe stated that there now exist reserve police and that this ordinance was required since the pass,~ge of the home rule laws. Mr. Johnson made a motion to suspend the rules and act on Ordinance D-364 this evening. Motion seconded by Mrs. McMullen and passed unanimously. Vote was taken on Ordinance D-364 which passed unanimously. Ordinance D-365 - Additional Appropriation from General Fund for Police Dept. - Mr. Fleming made a motion to introduce Ordinance D-365 and suspend reading of same. Motion seconded by Ms. Kerr and unanimous approval was given for suspension of reading. The Clerk-Treasurer stated that this ordinance would require an advertise ment and public hearing. Mrs. Kerr commended Chief Lowe on the use of two part time people. Other Business - Mr. Johnson made a motion to add to the agenda the election of the president of the Board of Finance. Vote was unanimous to add this item to the agenda. Mr. Walker nominated Mr. Garretson as President of the Board of Finance for the ensuing year. Mr. Johnson made a motion to close the nomination. Motion seconded by Mr. Walker and passed unanimously. Clerk-Treasurer Hancock stated that a Revenue Sharing Use Hearing held and asked the Council if they wanted anything on the agenda for expenditure of any of these monies on their behalf. It was the consensus that this would be taken up at a later date. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the same was duly adjourned at 10:05 P.M. APPROVED: ATTEST: