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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCM-08-05-85MINUTES OF THE CARMEL CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 5, 1985 The meeting of the Carmel City Council was called to order by Mayor Reiman at 7:00 P.M. on August 5, 1985, with Council members Miller, McMullen, Doane, Garretson, Johnson, Fleming and Badger present. Also present was City Attorney Andrews and Clerk-Treasurer Hancock. Invocation was given by Miss Doane followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Reiman requested the Council add Item 6 - Additional Appropriation Ordinance D-449 to the agenda. Mr. Garretson made a motion to add Item 6, Ordinance D-449 - Additional Appropriation from Cumulative Capital Improvement Fund to the agenda. Motion seconded by Mr. Johnson and passed unanimously. Mr. Garretson made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting and executive session of July 15, 1985, the executive session and special meeting of July 17, 1985. Motion seconded by Mrs. McMulLen and passed unanimously. Old Business Ordinance Z-208 Proposed Rezole, D.H.Clark & Associates - SE Corner of S.R. 431 & 146th St. Mr. Coots appeared before the Council and gave a report on the events which have passed since this proposed rezone was last before the Council. The Land Use Committee minutes were distributed to the Council. Following discussion, Mr. Garretson made a call for the question. Vote was taken on Ordinance Z-208 which passed unanimously. Ordinance D-446, 3-Way Stop a: 6th Street and 1st Avenue NW and 4- Way Stop at 3rd Street and 1st Avenue NW - Mrs. McMullen made a motion to introduce Ordinance D-446 and dispense with the reading of same. Motion seconded by Mr. Johnson. Following discussion, Mr. Johnson made a motion to suspend the rules and act on Ordinance D- 446 this evening. Motion seconded by Mrs. McMullen and passed unanimously. Vote was taken on Ordinance D-446 which passed unanimously. New Business Ordinance D-447, Satellite Receiving Antenna - Mr. Fleming made a motion to introduce Ordinance D-447 and dispense with the reading of same. Motion seconded by Mr. Johnson. Discussion ensued with Mayor Reiman stating this was a zoning issue and that she had talked with Mr. Merrill, President of the Plan Commission, and he felt this ordinance was a good idea. This ordinance will apply only to the City of Carmel at this time but will go to the Plan Commission for action then back to the Council. Mr. Garretson stated he had a problem with #9 in the ordinance. There was also some concern from other councilors that #9 referring to landscaping was too restrictive. Following further discussion, Mr. Garretson made a motion to amend #4 of Ordinance D-447 to add the words "satellite receiving" between the words "roof-mounted" and "antenna" on the next to last line of #4. Motion seconded by Mr. Badger and passed unanimously. Mr. Badger made a motion to amend #9 of Ordinance D-447 to read "A satellite receiving antenna, when located on the ground shall be reasonably landscaped and/or screened so as to minimize visibility from any public right-of- way." Motion seconded by Mr. Miller and passed unanimously. Mr. Garretson made amotion to add Item #10 to Ordinance D-447 to read "A permit fee of forty Dollars ($40.00) shall be required for a building permit for a satellite receiving antenna." Motion seconded by Mr. Badger and passed unanimously. Mr. Garretson made a motion to suspend the rules and act on Ordinance D-447 this evening. Motion seconded by Miss Doane and passed unanimously. Vote was taken on Ordinance D-447 which passed unanimously. City Attorney Contract - Ordinance D-448 - Mr. Garretson made a motion to introduce Ordinance D-448 and dispense with the reading of same. Motion seconded by Mr. Fleming. Mayor Reiman explained that a written contract with the attorney was required by the State Board of Accounts in order for the attorney to receive fees on bond issues. Mr. Johnson made a motion to suspend the rules and act on Ordinance D-448 this evening. Motion seconded by Miss Doane and passed unanimously. Vote was taken on Ordinance D-448 which passed unanimously. Request for Flashing Light at Smokey Row and Ironwood Drive - The Council was in receipt of a petition from residents of North Acres Homeowners Association. Following discussion, it was the consensus of the Council that this request should be referred to the Engineer, Street Commissioner and Police Department for recommendations. This item will be back on the agenda when the department recommendations are received. Ordinance D-449 - Additional Appropriation Cumulative Capital Improvement Fund - Mr. Garretson made a motion to introduce Ordinance D-449 and dispense with the reading of same Motion seconded by Mrs. McMulLen. Clerk-Treasurer Hancock stated the public hearing for this appropriation was advertised for August l9th. Other Business Mayor Reiman stated she would like to have $1000 appropriated in promotion of City for the Sesquicentennial Committee. Mr. Badger stated he thought the EDC would contribute that amount to the Committee. Mayor Reiman asked that she be informed if the EDC did not contribute the money so she could come back to the Council. There being no further business to come before the meeting the same was duly adjourned at 7:55 P.M. APPROVED: ATTEST: