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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCM-07-16-84MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 16, 1984 The meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Reiman at 7:00 P.M. on July 16, 1984. Council members Garretson, Badger, Fleming, McMullen, Doane, Solaro and Johnson were present. Also present were City Attorney Lonzo and Clerk-Treasurer Representative Terri Hiatt. Invocation was given by Miss Doane followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Garretson made a motion to approve the minutes of July 2, 1984, and Memorandum of Executive Session of July 2, 1984. Motion seconded by Mr. Badger and passed unanimously. Hamilton County Park Board - Hamilton County Park Board members Terry Busby, Mr . Tudor, Mr. Budnick, Mr. Smoot and Mr. Gossard appeared before the Council with an update on park development for the southern half of Hamilton County. Mr. Busby and Mr. Stan Desoco of Stanley Architects gave a presentation on plans for four different sites for park develop ment in the County approx. 17 acres-Fall Creek; 94+ acres - Cool Creek Park Fishers Community Park East Carmel Park & Pool. Mr. Busby stated the Park Board's goal is for total recreation and park facilities for the total County. Each park will offer a slightly different variation of recreation or park facility. Mr. Garretson made a motion that the City Council endorse the concept of the four parks, that the Carmel City Council endorse the bond issue, that the Carmel City Council encourage the County Council to proceed with the bond issues as early as possible to bring about the fruition of this project. Motion seconded by Mr. Badger and passed unanimously. Request for Additional Appropriation - Ordinance D-408 - Sidewalk Project - Mr. Garretson made a motion to introduce Ordinance D-408 and dispense with the reading of same. Motion seconded by Mr. Fleming. Mr. Badger, Miss Doane, Mr. Fleming and City Engineer Welch along with Mayor Reiman served on the Sidewalk Committee and came to the Council with their recommendations. Mr. Badger explained to the Council that the principle concern was to provide sidewalks for the school children to walk to school. Mr. Badger stated the committee identified four areas approximately 4600 feet of sidewalks on the north side of Main Street from Keystone Ave. to the western edge of Foster Grove Subdivision, including a bridge over Cool Creek; approximately 1000 feet of sidewalk on the east side of South Guilford from College Way to a point opposite the southern edge of Twin Lakes Apartments; approximately 200 feet of sidewalk restoration on the north side of West Main Street from Indiana Mills Mfg. to the railroad, approximately 750 feet of sidewalk restoration on one side of Second Street Northeast: between First Ave NE and Fourth Avenue; approximately 300 feet of sidewalk on one side of Second Street NE from Fourth Ave. to Rangeline Road. Mr. Badger stated the cost would be approximately $150,000 and could be completed before the end of Oct. 1984. Mrs. Denzil Long, 2nd Ave. NE, stressed the need for sidewalks in her area. Mrs. Long stat the sidewalks are 10 to 12 inches below the surface of the street due to resurfacing. She asked that sidewalks be placed on 2nd Ave. NE, 2nd St. NE and 5th St. around to the school. Mrs. Dortha Lockhart, 221 1st Ave.NE, spoke to the Council and expressed her wish for side walks in her area. Mr. Garretson made a motion to amend Ordinance D-408, striking $150,000 and inserting $165,000, with the extra $15,0(~0 earmarked for improvements on sidewalks at 2nd Ave. NE. ~AA Motion seconded by Miss Doane and passed 6-0-1; Mr. Johnson abstaining. Mrs. Myrtle Rich, 5th St.NE, explained she has a problem with water running through her property. Mr. Ralph Neal, 240 5th St.NE, asked the Council for storm sewers in his area. Mr. Johnson explained to the public that the City was having a study done at the present time and was expecting results from said study anytime. Mr. Johnson stated an additional appropriation would be forthcoming to Council in August to allow the funds for storm sewers in Carmel. Old Business Ordinance D-406 - Public Hearing - Additional Appropriation - Mayor Reiman opened the meeting for public hearing. There being no one to speak, she closed the public hearing. Mr. Garretson called for the question. Vote was taken on Ordinance D-406 which passed unanimously. Ordinance Z-202 - Curbed Parkin g Lots - Mr. Badger made a motion to introduce Ordinance Z-2 Motion was seconded by Mr. Fleming. Mr. Badger explained that he had received letters from other Indiana communities giving their policies or requirements, if any, on curbed parking lots. (see attached) After discussion, Mr. Garretson made a motion to send Ordinance Z-202 to the Plan Commission before considering final vote. Motion seconded by Mr. Solaro and passed unanimously. Ordinance CP94 - Annexation of Woodfield II - Mr. Garretson made a call for the question. Vote was taken on Ordinance C-94 which passed unanimously. New Business Touch of Class Limousine Service - Application Re q uest - Mr. William J. Whitley appeared before the Council requesting approval of his application for limousine service. Following discussion, Mr. Badger made a motion to approve the application of Mr. Whitley of Touch of Class-Limousine Service upon compliance with the City code. Motion seconded by Mrs. McMullen and passed 6-0-1; Mr. Garretson abstaining. P.E.R.F. - Mayor Reiman made a request that she and the Clerk- Treasurer be allowed to participate in the city's retirement program. Mr. Garretson made a motion to include the Mayor and Clerk-Treasurer in Public Employees Retirement Fund beginning January 1985. Motion seconded by Mrs. McMullen and passed unanimously. Widening Main Street - The Council was in receipt of a report done by Mr. Johnson with regards to the widening of Main Street. Mr. Johnson explained the report laid out two different plans which would alleviate the traffic flow problem particularly at the high school during peak traffic times. Mr. T.J. White, Assistant Vice Principal, appeared before the Council and stated the school administration was in favor of Plan A and preferred one-way traffic flow pattern with buses unloading on the curb side. After discussion, the Council decided they would like to meet with members of the school administration to come to an agreeable solution. Mr. Garretson made a motion for the Clerk-Treasurer to advertise for an additional appropriation for $498,000 from LR&S Fund. Motion seconded by Mr. Badger and passed unani mously. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the same was duly adjourned at 9:35 P.M. APPROVED: ATTEST: