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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCM-03-21-88 CARMEL CITY COUNCIL MARCH 21, 1988 MEETING MINUTES The meeting of the Carmel City Council was called to order at 7:00 P.M. on March 21, 1988 at the Carmel City Meeting Hall by the President of the City Council, James Miller. Council members Doane, Potasnik, Johnson, Lonzo, Fleming, and Irvin were present. Also in attendance were City Attorney Steve Andrews and Clerk-Treasurer Susan W. Jones. Invocation was given by Miss Doane followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Councilor Fleming made a motion to approve the minutes of March 7, 1988. Councilor Potasnik asked that the minutes be amended under "Miscellaneous Business" that tent sales be expanded to include temporary stands, trailers and/or tents. Councilor Johnson asked that the under Annexation C-123 that Council be changed to Councilor. The motion was seconded by Alan Potasnik. All members voted aye. Motion carried. Jaycees DSA Award Presentation - The Jaycees presented the Distinguished Service Award to Daniel Rothbarn and to Christine Altman. Petition/Springmill Road Residents - James Dillon, 507 Cornwall Court representing 600 petitioners and 11 homeowners associations presented a petition to the City Council asking for a recommendation to the Carmel Plan Commission to review the comprehensive plan as it relates to the planning and zoning of Springmill Road. The following items were asked by the petition: 1.) That all undeveloped areas that are currently zoned S-2 and classified as Transition Areas "B" and "C" be reclassified as Lower to Moderate Intensity Residential. 2.) That all undeveloped areas that are currently zoned S-2 and classified Business from Spring Mill Road east to the 600 ft. Meridian Corridor, be reclassified as Lower to Moderate Intensity Residential not to exceed 3.5 units per acre. 3.) That decisions on all rezoning petitions in these areas not be made until such time that action on the petition to amend the Comprehensive Plan has been concluded. Councilor Johnson explained to the petitioners the procedure that would be followed by the City Council and the Plan Commission. Councilor Johnson also stated that a two year review of the comprehensive plan was necessary but funding of such a review was not budgeted for 1988 and would have to be done in 1989. Councilor Johnson along with Councilor Irvin, Fleming, Potasnik, Fleming and Lonzo thanked Mr. Dillon for the excellent presentation and the input from the public. Councilor Johnson stated he was behind these people 100% and would like to see it set in motion. President Miller again thanked the petitioners for their input and their organization. Councilor Fleming made a motion to refer this petition to the Carmel Plan Commission. Councilor Potasnik seconded the motion. All members voted aye. Motion carried. 98th Street Petition - Steve Turner of East 98th Street presented a petition from the residents of 98th Street containing 42 signatures in reference to the traffic problems on that street. The petition called for the following items but Mr. Turner explained they would like to see the first three items taken care of immediately. 1.) Reduce speed limit to 20 mph 2.) Install additional signage 3.) Establish standard and consistent patrol schedules to enforce speed control 4.) Install traffic control devices (speed bumps) 5.) Separate business sector from residential 6.) Other action as recommended by the Council Councilor Johnson made a motion to direct the Mayor to get with the Street Department on more signs along 98th Street and to have a traffic study done by both the City Engineer and Police Department. Councilor Johnson asked that the City Attorney go ahead and draft the necessary ordinance to change the speed limit. The motion was seconded by Councilor Potasnik. All members voted aye. Motion carried. It was discussed that speed bumps were not a viable solution because of liability, snow removal and emergency vehicles. Councilor Johnson suggested that the car dealers be notified and asked that test drivers not use 98th Street. Mr. Turner stated that the Carmel Police had already done that and felt it was helping. President Miller thanked Mr. Turner for his efforts and his input. Annexation C-121/Meridian Corners/Springmill Associates and Brenwick Development Company, Inc. - Councilor Potasnik made a motion to introduce Ordinance C-121 and suspend the rules for reading of the same. The motion was seconded by Councilor Doane. All members voted aye. Motion carried. Jim Nelson, Attorney outlined the annexation for the City Council. Councilor Johnson then made a motion to suspend the rules and act on Ordinance C-121 tonight. The motion was seconded by Councilor Irvin. All members voted aye. Motion carried. Councilor Potasnik then called for the question. All members voted aye. Ordinance C-121 passed unanimously. - A motion Ordinance C-125/Williamson Run/ Morgan-Hensel Property was made by Councilor Fleming and seconded Councilor Doane to introduce Ordinance C-125 and suspend the rules for reading of the same. All members voted aye. The motion carried. Jim Nelson, Attorney outlined the annexation for the City Council. Mr. Nelson stated that the Board of Public Works had not acted on this ordinance and it was scheduled for this evening but the meeting was canceled. A letter was received by the City Engineer stating the annexation was in order. A discussion was held concerning the two out lots owned by the Tates. It was requested that the Tates signature be on the annexation and submitted to the Clerk-Treasurer as soon as possible. Councilor Johnson made a motion to suspend the rules and act on C-125 tonight. The motion was seconded by Councilor Doane. All members voted aye. Motion carried. Councilor Potasnik called for the question. All members voted aye. Ordinance C-125 passed unanimously. - A motion was made by Councilor Ordinance D-543/Parking Violations Potasnik and seconded by Councilor Lonzo to introduce Ordinance D- 543 and suspend the rules for reading of the same. All members voted aye. Motion carried. It was suggested by City Attorney Andrews that this would be a good time to consolidate all the various parking ordinances and address the fine issue. Attorney Andrews wanted the opportunity to talk with Chief Barney. Councilor Lonzo made a motion to table D-543. Councilor Potasnik seconded the motion. All members voted aye. Motion carried. - Miscellaneous Business 1.) Seasonal Sales Ordinance - Clerk-Treasurer Jones reported that she found no ordinance concerning this issue. Councilor Potasnik would get with City Attorney Andrews and get an ordinance drafted. 2.) Councilor Johnson asked that the Council consider a Stop sign ordinance for the intersection of Hawthorne and Spruce. Councilor Irvin made a motion to have a traffic study done by both the City Engineer and the Police Department. The motion was seconded by Councilor Johnson. All members voted aye. Motion carried. 3.) Councilor Johnson asked the members of the City Council to drive by the Trammel Crow project at 116th Street and look at the fence that has been constructed around the retention pond. Councilor Johnson said it was dangerous and was in no way constructed to do what was asked of them and that was to protect the children of the area. There being no further business before the City Council the meeting was adjourned. APPROVED: Dorothy J. Hancock, Mayor ATTEST: Susan W. Jones, Clerk-Treasurer