HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCM-06-27-88 SpecialSPECIAL MEETING
CARMEL CITY COUNCIL
7:0 0 P.M.
JUNE 27, 1988
CARMEL FIRE DEPARTMENT
A special meeting of the Carmel City Council was called to order
by Mayor Dorothy Hancock. Councilors in attendance were Tom
Irvin, Frank Fleming, Alan Potasnik, Ted Johnson, James Miller,
Minnie Doane and Lee Lonzo. Others in attendance were City
Attorney Steve Andrews and Clerk-Treasurer Susan Jones.
The invocation was given by Councilor Doane.
The purpose of the special meeting was to discuss the possibility
of sewer relief for the month of May 1988.
Approximately 25-50 residents were present and the meeting was
opened to the public and to the Council for questions regarding
the current water situation and the problem with the May sewer
bill. Mr. James Dougherty (Utilities Manager) and Don Silvey
(Consulting Engineer) outlined present and future plans for water
in Carmel.
The Mayor explained she had four methods of dealing with the
current problem.
1.) Grant sewer relief
2.) Water Restrictions
3.) By-pass softening process
4.) Hook-on to Hamilton Western Utilities
The following persons addressed the Council with concerns
regarding the water situation.
Mr. O'Connell, 13225 Hazelwood Drive - had concerns regarding
future water needs.
Mr. Bland, 10711 Braewick Drive - wanted to know of this
situation is an "inconvenience" or a truly serious problem.
Mr. Espy, 14108 Williamsburg Drive - had concerns over equipment
failure.
Mrs. Espy, 14108 Williamsburg Drive - had concerns over
building permits being issued too freely.
Mr. Roads, 4780 Bentley Drive - concerns over hard water.
Ann Mackey, 10911 Lakeshore Drive E. - had concerns over what to
expect if the drought continues, asked for a short term freeze on
new hook-ups and also wanted the Council to consider sewer relief
for April also.
Fred Russo, 14139 Williamsburg Drive - concerned over the high
cost of water and how he could go about installing a wel1.
Mr. Arney, 12967 Cambridge Drive - wanted to know why water usage
was used for a basis of determining the sewer bill.
Mr. Doran, 12942 Camborne Court - presented a petition to the
Council, had concerns over growth and wanted to know about water
restrictions.
Paula Barnett, 3706 Cambridge Court - spoke in favor of sewer
relief.
ORDINANCE S-49 - Councilor Miller made a motion to introduce
Ordinance S-49. The motion was seconded by Councilor Doane. All
members voted aye. Mayor Hancock then read Ordinance S-49. This
ordinance grants sewer relief to customers of Carmel water for
the month of May 1988 only.
Councilor Lonzo made a motion to suspend the rules and act on S-
49 tonight. The motion was seconded by Councilor Potasnik. All
members voted aye. Motion carried.
Mayor Hancock called for the question. All members voted aye.
Ordinance S-49 passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE A-60 - City Attorney Andrews briefed the Council on
Ordinance A-60. Ordinance A-60 is an ordinance providing for
water cconservation. Much discussion followed regarding
enforcement. It was the decision of the Council or table this
Ordinance until July 6, 1988.
City Attorney Andrews asked for the Council's input before next
Wednesday.
APPROVED: Dorothy J. Hancock, Mayor
ATTEST:Susan W. Jones, Clerk-Treasurer