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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCM-11-04-85MINUTES OF THE CARMEL CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 4, 1985 The meeting of the Carmel City Council was called to order by Mayor Reiman at 7:00 P.M. on November 4, 1985, with Council members Miller, McMullen, Doane, Garretson, Johnson, and Fleming present. Also present was City Attorney Andrews and Clerk-Treasurer Hancock. Invocation was given by Miss Doane followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Garretson made a motion to approve the minutes of October 21, 1985. Motion seconded by Mr. Miller and passed unanimously. Old Business Ordinance D-457 - Ordinance Amending and Approving the Transfer of Ownership of Tele Communications, Inc. to Amtech Cable of Indiana III - Mayor Reiman stated that Mr. Badger had reviewed the financial status of Amtech and felt comfortable that the firm was capable of meeting the financial obligations of the franchise. Mr. Peter Kline again answered questions from the Council. Mr. Garretson asked Mr. Klein if he understood the 5% fee and other obligations of the franchise and asked for a statement from Mr. Klein that he would not be asking the Council for relief from the franchise obligations. Mr. Klein stated he had gone over these points with the Advisory Committee and had also perused the franchise prior to making an offer. Mr. Klein stated he would not be asking for relief from the franchise obligation. Mr. Garretson also asked if Mr. Klein had any plans for raising the price of premium channels. Mr. Klein stated the price per premium channel would not be raised but that more premium channels would be added and package prices for those channels would be offered resulting in lower prices if a subscriber takes several premium channels. Mr. Johnson requested that Mr. Klein's promise to make a definite improvement in service response for cable users. Mr. Klein stated Amtech would do everything possible to keep problems from occurring and when they do, correct the problem and restore service the same day. Mayor Reiman stated the Council and subscribers should be made aware that there would be a backlog of problems because the present cable company has not been taking care of problems because of the proposed sale. Following further discussion, vote was taken on Ordinance D-457 which passed unanimously. New Business Resolution 11-4-85-1, Transfer of Funds - Police Department - Mr. Garretson made a motion to introduce Resolution 11-4-85-1. Motion seconded by Mr. Fleming. Chief Lowe explained to the Council the need for the transfer. Vote was taken on Resolution 11-4-85-1 which passed unanimously. Carmel Civic Square - Mayor Reiman stated the Council had not made a formal motion to approve the plans for Carmel Civic Square, Phase I and that she had petitions to be distributed for signature for the bond issue and building corporation. Mr. Johnson made a motion to approve the plan for Carmel Civic Square, Phase I. Motion seconded by Miss Doane and passed unanimously. Sharon Gray, student, 10228 Washington Blvd. asked where the Civic Square would be located. Miss Gray was shown where it will be. Petitions were distributed and are to be back to the Mayor's office by November 30th. Other Business Mayor Reiman reminded the Council of the special meeting, November 11th to address the sewer refunding. Mr. Johnson announced that Mayor Reiman, Clerk-Treasurer Hancock and himself had attended Carmel Junior High today and had students escort them to classes. Mr. Johnson had invited his students to the Council meeting and introduced Meredith Claycamp and Matt Golnick. Mayor Reiman noted there were several students in attendance and asked if any of them cared to address the Council. Craig Shermon 11776 Eden Estates Place; Shannon Spears 10715 Crooked Stick Lane and Kathy Hollingsworth, 1323 Lawrence Road spoke to the Council regarding their support of MTV. There being no further business to come before the meeting the same was duly adjourned at 8:00 P.M. APPROVED: ATTEST: