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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCM-10-15-84 MINUTES OF THE CARMEL CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 15, 1984 The meeting of the Carmel City Council was called to order by Mayor Reiman at 7:00 P.M. on Oct. 15, 1984, with Council members McMullen, Doane, Fleming, Garretson and Badger present. Also present was City Attorney Byers and Clerk-Treasurer Hancock. Invocation was given by Miss Doane followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Fleming made a motion to approve the minutes of Oct. 1 and the Memorandum of Executive Session of Oct. 1, 1984. Motion seconded by Miss Doane and passed unanimously. Public Hearing - Ordinance Z-203, Switches, Inc., Proposed Rezone from Sl to M3 - Dave Coots Attorney for Switches, Inc. appeared before the Council to give background and information on the proposed zoning change. Mr, Coots supplied the Council with maps showing where the property was located and the existing zoning in the area. Mayor Reiman opened the meeting for public hearing at 7:30 P.M Mr. John Olenick, 4558 Woodhaven Dr, appeared before the Council to speak against the proposed rezone stating that a change from S-l to M-3 zoning was a change of 16 classifications. Mr. Olenick felt the change would be damaging to the area. Mr. Olenick asked the remonstrators to raise their hands. There were approximately 25 remonstrators. Mr. Don Bryenton, 4685 W. 116th St., Zionsville, Hamilton County resident, appeared before the Council. Mr. Bryenton is a Registered Professional Engineer, practicing soil mechanics. Mr. Bryenton distributed information to the Council showing the availability of ground water and soil survey showing the soil features of the area in question. Mr. Bryenton stated he felt the water levels were not adequate and the soil not suitable for a septic system for M-3 zoning in this area. Mr. Brooks Mellett, 4715 W. 116th St. Zionsville, Boone County, appeared before ;he Council to ask what provisions Hamilton County has for hazardous waste disposal. Mr. Mellett stated that small quantities of hazardous waste are difficult to dispose of and would pose a problem if the rezone is approved. Ms. Connie Cook, 11055 North Michigan Rd., appeared before the Council to speak for the wildlife in the area. Ms. Cook stated there is a herd of deer, some coyotes, red fox and hawks. Ms. Cook stated she felt the proposed rezone would endanger the wildlife. Ms. Barbara McDowell, 116th St. Rd. 334, Boone County, stated she felt the proposed rezone would increase the traffic and be a hazard and that the Master Plan should be consulted and regarded. Ms. Lucille Heeter, 4415 W. lllth St, appeared before the Council and stated the ecology would be threatened by the increased traffic and number of automobiles in the area. Ms. Heeter challenged the legality of the application for rezone. Mr. Arthur Hutto, 4520 W. 116th St, spoke to the Council and stated that he had talked with many residents in the are and he felt the residents were not in favor of the rezone. Mr. Paul Schmidt, 10725 N. Westfield Blvd. spoke to the Council as a citizen not near the area but concerned with what he felt was a trend in rezoning at the expense of the residents of the area. Terry Meek, 1731 West 116th St., spoke to the Council in favor of the rezone stating he was happy that little corner of the CountY w~s getting some attention. Mrs. Madeline Clark, 4255 W. 116t St. spoke against the rezone reiterating points previously made. Mr. Norman Welks, 990 Tilson Drive, spoke against the rezone also reiterating previous arguments. Public Hearing closed at 8:35 P.M. Mr. Coots called on Mr. Dick Wilkins, Human Relations Director of Switches, Inc. who spoke to the Council regarding the reason Switches, Inc. was wanting to move to this area. Mr. Wilkin; stated the people working in this facility would be mainly high-tech professional attracted to an area near a metropolitan area with outstanding residential areas. Mr. Coots answered the arguments raised regarding the legality of the petition. Mr. Chuck Simpson of Simpson Engineering, 312 Massachusetts Ave., Indpls., addressed the arguments of the water and sewer availability and stated Switches, Inc. was properly addressing the problems. Ordinance Z-203 was shown as introduced. Council recessed at 9:00 and reconvened at 9:07. Inducement Resolution 10-15-84-1, Eaton & Lauth, 106th St. and Meridian Assoc. - Mrs. McMullen made a motion to introduce Resolution 10-15-84-1. Motion seconded by Mr. Badger. Mr. Coots appeared before the Council on behalf of Meridian I Company to present proposed project to be funded using the EDC bonds. Mr. Garretson asked if Meridian I would agree to annexation. Mr. Coots stated the project was not contingent but Meridian I Company would sign a waiver of right to remonstrate against annexation. Vote was taken on Resolution 10-15-84-1 which passed unanimously. Ordinance D-418, Additional Appropriation for 96th Street Improvements - Mr. Garretson made a motion to introduce Ordinance D-418 and dispense with reading of same. Motion seconded b Mr. Fleming. Mr. Tom Welch, city Engineer, and Mr. Kent Downey of United Consultants answered questions from the Council regarding the proposed improvements of 96th St. Ordinance D-418 was shown as introduced. Revenue Sharing Requests for 1984 and 1985 Funds - Mrs. Linda Winkinson, Executive Director of Hamilton County Senior Citizens Services, appeared before the Council to request $4000 in 1984 Revenue Sharing funds and $2000 in 1985 Revenue Sharing funds. Mrs. Wilkinson stated Hamilton County Senior Citizens Services would like to have $4000 in 1985 if the fun were available. Mr. John R. Garner, Executive Director of Hamilton Centers Youth Services Bureau, Inc. appeared before the Council to request $5000 in 1984 Revenue Sharing funds and $5000 in 198 Revenue Sharing funds. Mr. Jim Dalton, President of the Board of Hamilton Centers Youth Services, Inc. spoke on some of the services provided and the shortfall of funds to provide these services. Mrs. Elizabeth DeHart, 1260 Ridge Rd. Carmel, spoke to the Council re garding a personal experience which pointed out to them that there was a need for such a service in Hamilton County and urged the Council to favorably consider the request of Hamilton Centers. Mr. Stan Brooke, 706 Willowick Road, Carmel, member of the Board of Directors, appeared before the Council to request $9500 in 1985 Revenue Sharing funds. Mrs. Jack;e Nytes, Library Director, explained the need for 1985 funds in that libraries are on a three year appeal cycle and 1985 is the last year. They do not intend to need monies in 1986. Dr. James Vandiver, 11129 Lakeshore Dr. Carmel, President of HELP, spoke to the Council on behalf of Help Educate Loving Parents (H.E.L.P.) and requested $1500 in 1984 Revenue Sharir funds. Dr. Vandiver stated this money would be used to help fund the Teen Center. Mr. Garretson asked why there was lot request for 1985 funds and Dr. Vandiver stated it was an oversight and that HELP could use monies for 1985 also. Street Commissioner, Lee Dolen, spoke to the Council to request $45,000 in 1984 Revenue Sharing funds for a front-end loader. Mr. Garretson suggested that since the utilities would also be using the loader, perhaps the cost could be split 1/3 city, 1/3 water, 1/3 sewer. Mayor Reiman stated street lights were needed on Carmel Drive and requested $30,000 in 1984 Revenue Sharing funds for installation of street lights for Carmel Drive. Mayor Reiman also requested approximately $15,000 of 1985 Revenue Sharing funds for a personnel study. Mayor Reiman stated she was not sure of the exact cost of a personnel study. Clerk-Treasurer, Dottie Hancock, requested $17,147 in 1984 Revenue Sharing funds and $17,14 in 1985 Revenue Sharing funds A-or payment and maintenance on the computer. Ordinance S-44, Sewer and A-59, Water Amendment - Mr. Garretson made a motion to introduce Ordinances S-44 and A-59 and dispense with reading of same. Motion seconded by Mrs. McMullen. The ordinances introduced dealt with clarifying definitions of timely payment and due date meant on the utility bills. Mr. Garretson made a motion to suspend the rules and act on Ordinance S-4~ and Ordinance A-S9 this evening. Motion seconded by McMullen and passed unanimously. Vote was taken on Ordinance S-44 and A- S9 which passed unanimously. Other Business Mr. Garretson stated that the Hamilton County Park Board was going to ask for a bond issue to fund the park in Clay Township. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the same was duly adjourned at 10:15 P.M. APPROVED: ATTEST