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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCM-04-20-87MINUTES OF THE CARMEL CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 20, 1987 The meeting of the Carmel City Council was called to order by Mayor Reiman at 7;00 P.M. on April 20, 1987 with Council members Miller, McMullen, Doane, Johnson, Garretson, Flening and Badger present. Also present were City Attorney Andrews and Clerk-Treasurer Hancock. Miss Doane gave the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Badger made a motion to approve the minutes of March 16, 1987. Motion seconded by Miss Doane md passed unanimously. Diane Chancellor of the Carmel Jaycees presented Distinguished Service Awards to Carmel High School seniors Brenda Pevasey and Eric Potts. Our Town Week Resolution - Clerk-Treasurer Hancock explained that in association with the proclamation by Governor Orr of the week of April 20th being Local Government Recognition week and support by the Indiana Association of Cities and Towns, a resolution had been prepared declaring the week of April 20, 1987 as "Our Town Week" in Carmel. Mr. Johnson made a motion to approve Resolution 4-20-87-1. Motion seconded by Mr. Badger and passed unanimously. Old Business Ordinance D-512 - Regulating Taxicabs and Limousines - Mr. William Whitley, Jr., 1008 Mohawk Hills, Apt. D, Carmel, owner/operator of Touch of Class limousine service appea]ed before the Council and stated that the changes proposed for the taxi ordinance should not be the same as for limousine service. Discussion ensued and it was suggested that a committee of the council be formed to meet with the City Attorney and taxi and limousine owners. Ms. McMullen made a motion to introduce ordinance D-512 and dispense with the reading of same. Motion seconded by Mr. Johnson. Mr. Johnson made a motion to suspend the rules and act upon Ordinance D-512 this evening. Motion scconded by Mr. Badger and failed 4-3. Mr. Johnson appointed Mr. Miller as chairman of a committee to review the ordinance and named Miss Doane and Mr. Fleming to the committee. New Business Public Hearing - Ordinarce Z-215, Proposed Rezone Kingswood, Inc. - Mr. James Nelson, attorney ior Kingswood, Inc. appeared before the Council to present details on a proposed rezone of property on the east side of Gray Road between 11th Street and 106th Street from S- 1 zoning to S-2 zoning. Mrs. McMullen made a motion to introduce Ordinance z-215 and dispense with the reading of same. Motion seconded by Mr. Johnson. Mayor Reiman opened the meeting for public hearing after Mr. Nelson's presentation. Mr. Donald Traeger, 11201 Lakeshore Drive asked petitioners the size of the homes. Mr. Nelson responded there would be a minimum of 1500 square feet. There being no further questions from the public, Mayor Reiman closed the public hearing. Following discussion by the Council, Mr. Garretson made a motion to suspend the rules and act on Ordinance Z-215 this evening. Motion seconded by Mr. Miller and passed unanimously. Vote was taken on Ordinance Z-215 which passed unanimously. Public Hearing - Ordinance D-513 - Additional Appropriation, CCI Fund Emerson Road Sidewalk Project - Mr. Miller made a motion to introduce Ordinance D-513 and dispen£e with the reading of same. Motion seconded by Mr. Fleming. Mayor Reinan stated that the ordinance was for an additional appropriation oi $48,000 from the Cumulative Capital Improvement Fund for the purpose of sicewalk construction and opened the meeting for public hearing. Mr. Charles Damler, 463 Emerson Road, stated he lived on the south side of Emerson and would be happy to relinquish his shrubs if the sidewalk would be constructed on the south side of Emerson. Kathy Geodde, 525 Emerson Road stlted there was a huge pine tree in her yard on the south side of Emerscn which would mean if the sidewalk were to be constructed on the south side the tree would either have to be destroyed, all the limbs cut off on one side or the sidewalk would be in her living room. She suggested that the sidewalk be constructed on the north side of the street. Robert Roblee, 475 Emerson Road, stated there would be a pr4blem with the tree and a lift station on the south but that the con struction of the sid ewalk cn the north side would present a problem with the temptation for children to play in the creek. Mr. Roblee asked that the sidewalks be constructed far enough from the street that the snow plows would not dump snow on the sidewalks when the streets were plowed. Pat Strausberger, 623 Emerson stated she would prefer to have the sidewalk constructed on the north side because residents on the south side had small yards and because the pine tree would have to be destroyed. Juanita Rankin, 817 Emerson, suggested that since there was sidewalk on the south side of the street at the west end, that the city start where the other sidewalk leaves off and continue on the south side. Janet Sterling, 136 York, stated it was difficult to see children crossing the street at the west end of Emerson at Guilford and suggested that white lines be painted to help. Janet Craig, 451 Emerson Rcad stated that there was parking only on the south side of Emerson and suggested that the sidewalk be constructed on the south side so that the pedestrians using the sidewalk would be further from the traffic flow. Betty Claytcn, 816 Emerson, stated that the creek was behind her property and that children played there regardless of whether or not there was a sidewalk and suggested that the sidewalk be constructed on the north side because their yards were larger. Mayor Reiman stated that due to several problems the sidewalk may have to be constructed partly on the north and partly on the south. Steve Goedde, 525 Emerson suggested that the sidewalk be constructed all on one side so the children not have to cross the street. Mayor Reiman stated that the suggestions of the public would be taken into consideration and if some of the residents would put their name and address on a sheet of paper, that after the plans were prepared, they would be contacted prior to the beginning of construction so that they may see the plan. There being no one else from the public to speak to the ordinance, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Johnson made a motion to amend Ordinance D-513 to read Emerson Road instead of Emerson Street. Motion seconded by Ms. McMullen and passed unanimously. Mr. Garretson made a motion to suspend the rules and act on Ordinance D-513 this evening. Motion seconded by Miss Doane and passed unanimously. Vote on Ordinance D-513 was taken and the same passed unanimously. Resolution 4-20-87-2 - Expansion of PERF Coverage - Mr. Garretson made a motion to approve Resolution 4-20-87-2, expanding the PERF Coverage to include the Council Members. Motion seconded by Mr. Johnson and passed unanimously. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the same was duly adjourned. APPROVED: ATTEST: