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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCM-06-15-87MINUTES OF THE CARMEL CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 15, 1987 Mayor Reiman called the meeting of the Carmel City Council to order at 7:00 P.M. on June 15, 987, with Council members Miller, McMullen, Doane, Johnson, Garretson, Fleming and Badger present. Also present were City Attorney Andrews and C]erk-Treasurer Hancock. Invocation was given by Miss Doane followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Garretson made a motion to amend the minutes of June 1, 1987 to state that Ordinances D-515 and D516 are effective July 1, 1987. Motion seconded by Ms. McMullen and passed unanimously. Minutes were approved as amended. New Business Public Hearing - Ordinance D-517, Additional Appropriation from General Fund for Police Department - Ms. McMullen made a motion to introduce Ordinance D-517 and dispense with reading of same. Motion seconded bv Mr. Miller. Mayor Reiman explained that this was an ordinance to appropriate monies from the General fund to the police department for equipment and gasoline and opened the meeting for public hearing. There was no one from the public who wished to speak to the ordinance. Public hearing was closed. Mr. Garretson made a motion to suspend the rules and act on Ordinance D-517 this evening. Motion seconded by Miss Doane and passed unanimously. Vote was taken on Ordinance D-517 which passed unanimously. Stop Sign on Carmel Drive at Southwest corner of Carmel Drive and Keystone Way Mayor Reiman stated that the hazardous conditions at the intersection of Carmel Drive and Keysto1e Way had again been brought to her attention and asked the Council for possible solutions. Mr. Garretson suggested that Keystone Way be made one way south south of Carmel Drive. Discussion ensued and a suggestion was made to make right turn only at the intersection and a traffic signal which would be syncronized with the light on Keystone was suggested. Following d scussion, Mr. Garretson suggested that the City Attorney prepare an ord nance making Keystone Way south of Carmel Drive a one way south street, held a hearing on the proposed ordinance at the next Council meeting and invited the affected businesses along Keystone Way. Mayor Reiman asked Chief Smith to prepare a report of the accidents at that intersection for the next meeting also. Annexation Ordinance C-108, Cedar Lake Section 2 - Mr. Garretson made a motion to introduce Ordinance C-108 and dispense with reading of same. Motion seconded by Ms. McMullen. The ordinance is shown as introduced and the Council requested a map showing the proposed annexation at the next meeting. Resolution 6-15-87-1, Transfer of Funds, Police Department - Ms. McMullen made a motion to introduce Resolution 6-15-87-1, transfer of funds within the police department budget. Motion seconded by Mr. Miller. Vote was taken on Resolution 6-15-87-1 which passed unanimously. Other Business Miss Doane stated that she had been contacted by a businessman requesting that a stop sign be installed at 3rd Avenue S.W. and Carmel Drive. Miss Doane stated she observed the traffic at the intersection and felt some thing needed to be done. Discussion ensued and Mayor Reiman asked that Chief Smith patrol Carmel Drive and issue tickets to speeders. Mr. Johnson asked the Attorney to prepare an amendment to City Code 12.06 to change the wording -from "or" to "and" in the phrase ", abandoned or dismanteled automobile or parts thereof." It was requested that this amendment be available for action at the next regular meeting of the Council. Mr. Johnson also requested that the City Attorney prepare an ordinance prohibiting parking on Beechmont and Alwyne between the hours of 7 and 9 a.m. The purpose for the ordinance is to keep high school students from parking along the streets and cutting through private property to get to school. Ms. McMullen asked the status of the ordinance on cul-de-sacs which the plan commission approved for recommendation to the council for action. Mr. Andrews stated that it would be on the agenda the first meeting in July. Mayor Reiman read a proclamation designating the week of June 14 through June 20 as National Flag Week. There being no further business to come before the meeting the same was duly adjourned at 7:45 P.M. APPROVED: ATTEST: