HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCM-11-07-88 CARMEL CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
November 7, l988
7:00 P.M.
Carmel City Meeting Hall
The meeting of the Carmel City Council was called to order by Mayor
Dorothy J. Hancock. Councilors present were Minnie Doane, Alan
Potasnik, Ted Johnson, James Miller, Lee Lonzo, Frank Fleming and
Tom Irvin. City Attorney Steve Andrews and Clerk-Tresurer Susan
Jones were also in attendance.
The invocation was given by Councilor Doane followed by the Pledge
of Allegiance.
Minutes: Councilor Potasnik made a motion to correct the minutes in
paragraph four on page one the second line the word "leave" should
be changed to "leaf" and in paragraph eight of the same page on
line two it should read "council in favor of...". Councilor Miller
seconded the motion. All members voted aye. The minutes were
approved with the changes.
Ordinance D-583/Handicap Parking in Downtown Carmel: A motion was
made by Councilor Miller to introduce Ordinance D-583 and suspend
the rules for reading of the same. The motion was seconded by
Councilor Potasnik. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
Councilor Fleming made a motion to suspend the rules and act on D-
583 tonight. The motion was seconded by Councilor Irvin. All
members voted aye. Motion carried. This ordinance sets out a
handicap parking space in the downtown area of Carmel.
Ordinance D-582/Leaf Burning: Councilor Lonzo gave a report from
the leaf burning committee. It was the determination of the
committee that the state ordinance provided sufficient provisions
for leaf disposal but perhaps lacked enforcement. The committee
would be working with the Township on the enforcement problem. It
was also the belief of the committee that the problem of leaf
disposal for Senior citizens was a special concern. Councilor Lonzo
would be contacting several service organizations to see if they
would be willing to help those senior citizens who had special
needs with leaf disposal. The committee would also be working with
Fire Chief Couts on getting the correct information out to the
public on the state ordinance, rules and regulations.
Councilor Lonzo made a motion to table indefinitely Ordinance D 582.
The motion was seconded by Councilor Johnson. All members voted
aye. Motion carried.
Ordinance D-584: Councilor Potasnik made a motion to introduce
Ordinance D-584 (Springmill Corridor) and suspend the rules for
reading of the same. The motion was seconded by Councilor Irvin.
All members voted aye. Motion carried. Councilor Potasnik then
gave a brief history behind this Ordinance and the recommendations
of the Plan Commission. Councilor Miller stated this ordinance did
a good job of protecting the Spring Mill Road residents. Councilor
Johnson also stated this ordinance did a good job of protecting the
residents along Spring Mill however, it was flexible and that this
ordinance may need amending at a later date. Councilor Lonzo
expressed his opinion in that he too felt the comprehensive plan
should be a flexible dccument and did not want to pass any kind of
an ordinance that might some day restrict the building of a new
school out in that area.
Councilor Irvin made a motion to suspend the rules and act on
Ordinance D-584 tonight. The motion was seconded by Councilor
Doane. All members voted aye. Motion carried. Mayor Hancock called
for the question. All members voted aye. Ordinance D-584 passed
unanimously.
Councilor Johnson then made a motion to include in the record that
it is not the intent of the City Council by adopting this ordinance
to exclude the school from being built in this area. The motion was
seconded by Councilor Lonzo. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
Jim Dillon (Springmill Resident) thanked the city officials for all
of their help and cooperation on this ordinance and they too were
not opposed to a school being built in this area.
Speed Limit Changes: Councilor Fleming submitted a list of streets
that needed speed limit changes. Bob Book (Springmill Road
resident) requested the city consider a 4-Way STOP at the
intersection of Dorset and Springmill. The Council directed the
City Attorney to prepare an ordinance for the next Council meeting
regarding these two matters. City Attorney Andrews stated he would
also look into the possibility of setting speed limits for
residential and commercial areas through a "blanket" type ordinance
so that it doesn't have to be done on a piece meal basis.
4-Way Stop/Essex and Harrison: Councilor Miller presented a letter
and petition from Candy McClain (resident of Harrison Drive)
stating the need for a 4-Way Stop at the intersection of Essex
Court, Essex Street and Harrison Drive. Councilor Miller requested
a traffic study be done and directed the City Attorney to draft an
ordinance for the next council meeting regarding this matter.
Vacancy/Plan Commission: Councilor Johnson stated he may have to
resign from the Plan Commisison due to his work. Councilor Johnson
asked the Mayor if she would consider returning that appointment to
Vaughn Story. City Attorney Andrews stated he would check into the
possibility of Councilor Johnson using an alternate during his
absence.
TREES AT CIVIC SQUARE: Councilor Johnson asked what the status was
on the dead trees at Civic Square. The Mayor stated that Terri and
Dave were working on the problem and that it had not been
forgotten.
There being no further business before the City Council, the
meeting was duly adjourned.
APPROVED:Dorothy J. Hancock, Mayor
ATTEST:Susan W. Jones, Clerk-Treasurer