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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCM-05-07-84 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 7, 1984 The meeting of the Carmel City Council was called to order at 7:30 P.M.by Mayor Reiman on May 7, 1984. Council Members Solaro, McMullen, Doane, Johnson, Garretson, Fleming and Badger were present, as wa; Clerk-Treasurer Dottie Hancock and City Attorney, Lee Lonzo. Invocation was given by Ms. Doane followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Old Business Taxi Cab - Legal Opinion - The Council was in receipt of the legal opinion requested at the last meeting from Attorney Lonzo (copy attached). Mr. Ray Faust, Attorney for Carmel Cab Co. stated the resident at 220.5 Second Ave. NE was no longer employed at Carmel Cab Co. and therefore the cab was no longer parked there. Mr. Badger stated that a question of this nature should be referred to the BZA in the future per Mr. Lonzo's letter. Traffic Report - 116th & Gray Road. - Police Chief Lowe and City Engineer Welch appeared before the Council and stated that a three- way stop at said intersection would impede traffic flow rather than help It. It was their suggestion that an activated traffic signal be installed. Following discussion, Mr. Garretson made a motion for Mr. Welch to come back with cost of signal and Mrs. Hancock find possible sources of funding. Motion seconded by Mr. Badger and passed unanimously. New Business Public Hearin g -Ordinance D-403 - Additional Appropriation - Mr. Fleming made a motion to introduce Ordinance D-403. Motion seconded by Miss Doane. Mrs. Hancock explained the reason for the various requests. Mayor Reiman opened the meeting for public hearing. There being no response from the public, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Garretson made a motion to suspend the rules and act on Ordinance D-403 tonight. Motion seconded by Mr. Fleming and passed unanimously. Vote was taken on Ordinance D-403 which passed unanimously. Ordinance C-91 - Annexation of Springmill Pro p erties 53.06 Acres - Mrs. McMullen made a motion to introduce Ordinance C-91. Motion seconded by Mr. Johnson. Resolution 5-7-84-1 - Beverly Enterprises - Mrs. McMullen made a motion to introduce Resolution 5-7-84-1. Mr. Garretson seconded the motion. Since there was no representative from Beverly Enterprises present, Mr. Garretson made a motion to table Resolution 5-7-84-1, Motion seconded by Miss Doane and passed unanimously. Parking Fine Proposal - Removed from agenda. No appearance of person requesting this item to be placed on agenda. Cable TV Request - In accordance with the franchise agreement, Mr. Johnson made a motion to request Hamilton Co. Cable TV lo add Woodacre and Woodacre West to their service area. Motion seconded by Mrs. McMullen and passed unanimously. Mrs. Hancock is to send letter of request. Additional Appropriation - Mayor Reiman requested the Council approve an additional appropriation in the amount of $12,000 to be put into escrow for a possible condemnation of property for right- of-way at 116th and Meridian Streets. Mr. Garretson made a motion to allow the Clerk-Treasurer to advertise for the additional appropriation. Motion seconded by Mr. Johnson and passed unanimously. Census Information - The Council was in receipt of a memo from Dottie Smith regarding the special census.(Memo attached.) Discussion of Local Option Tax - Mr. Johnson suggested the Council peruse the Information provided to them regarding the local option tax. Mr. Johnson and Mrs. Hancock answered some questions regarding the new law and gave some possible projections. Mrs. Hancock stated the 5% growth factor would give the city and additional $88,000 over what the City would receive on an actual growth factor. Following discussion, Mr. Badger made a motion to allow Mr. Johnson as president of the Council to talk with other communities to get their feelings on adopting the income tax portion of the new law. Motion seconded by Mr. Solaro and passed unanimously. Other Business - Mr. Garretson reminded the Council about the meeting tomorrow night (May 8 The students from Ball State University will present suggestions for a Carmel City Complex. Mr. Johnson stated he had received a request from Senior Citizens for Revenue Sharing. Discussion ensued regarding expenditures from Revenue Sharing and Mr. Garretson made a motion that President Johnson Appoint a 3 member committee of the Council to propose a Revenue Sharing expenditure policy at the first meeting in June. Motion seconded by Mr. Solaro and passed unanimously. Mr. Johnson appointed Mr. Badger, Mr. Solaro and Miss Doane to the committee to recommend Revenue Sharing policy to the Council. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the same was duly adjourned at 9:03 P.M. APPROVED: ATTEST: (see original minutes for attachments)