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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCM-01-18-88 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CARMEL CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 18, 1988 CITY MEETING HALL The meeting of the Carmel City Council was called to order at 7:00 P.M. on January 18, 1988 by Mayor Dorothy Hancock. Council members Miller, Doane, Irvin, Potasnik, Fleming, and Lonzo were present. Others in attendance were City Attorney Steve Andrews and Clerk- Treasurer Susan Jones. Invocation was given by Miss Doane followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Councilor Potasnik made a motion to approve the minutes of January 4, 1988. Councilor Miller seconded the motion and all members voted aye. Motion carried. Public Hearing, Ordinance D-540, Additional Appropriation General Councilor Miller made a Fund, Law Enforcement Continuing Education motion to introduce Ordinance D-540. Motion seconded by Councilor Lonzo. Mayor Hancock opened the hearing to the public. There being no questions or objections from the public the Mayor closed the public hearing and opened the hearing to the Council. Again there were no questions or objections from the Council. Councilor Doane made a motion to suspend the rules and act on Ordinance D-540 this evening. The motion was seconded by Councilor Potasnik. A vote was taken and Ordinance D-540 passed unanimously. Public Hearing, Ordinance Z-226 An Ordinance Amending the Zoning - Councilor Potasnik made a Ordinance of Carmel/Fees and Permits motion to introduce Z-226 and dispense with the reading of the same. Motion seconded by Councilor Fleming. Mr. Wesley Bucher and Mr. Chuck Kiphart explained the amendment and the new fee schedule. Mayor Hancock then opened the hearing to the public. There being no questions or objections from the public the Mayor closed the public hearing and opened the hearing to the Council. Many questions and objections were raised by Councilor Fleming and the Council asked Mr. Bucher and Mr. Kiphart to check with other communities in the surrounding areas and compare their fees. Councilor Fleming stated in the past few years there had been an excess in the fees in relation to the budget and there was no need to raise the rates. It was the decision of the Council to take Ordinance Z-226 under review and discuss it again at the February 1, 1988 Council meeting. Page 2 Carmel City Council Meeting Minutes January 18, 1988 A Public Hearing, Re-Zone S-1 to S-2, C.P. Morgan/Hensel Tract motion was made by Councilor Miller to introduce Ordinance Z-225 and dispense with reading of the same. The motion was seconded by Councilor Doane. Mr. James Nelson, 3663 Brumley Way, representing C.P. Morgan explained the project to the public and to the Council. Mayor Hancock opened the hearing to the public for questions and comments. Gary Ritz, 4303 Powder Horn Court, Carmel stated he was in favor of the project. Mr. Ritz felt the project was a tremendous asset and value to the community. Mark Kichler, 3842 Wolf Creek Circle wanted the Council to understand that the original project was nothing like the one that was being presented and that through the public many changes were made. Cindy Dube', 10444 Lakeshore Drive East stated she still wanted the primary entrance to be at 96th Street. She felt that with the many children in the surrounding neighborhood that dumping 400 cars onto 106th would be unsafe. Chris Smelser, 804 F Schoen Court presented her view on the ecology impact of the project. At this time the Mayor closed the public hearing and opened the hearing to Council members for questions and discussions. For the record President Miller wanted it noted that street lighting would be installed in this project. Mr. Nelson assured him it would. Concerns were also raised concerning construction traffic. Councilor Lonzo complimented the public and Mr. Nelson for having done their homework. Councilor Lonzo made a motion to suspend the rules and act on Ordinance Z-225 this evening. The motion was seconded by Councilor Doane. All members voted aye. Motion carried. Councilor Carmel Drive Sidewalks Between Keystone and Rangeline Potasnik asked the Mayor if follow-up could be done on getting sidewalks between Keystone and Rangeline on Carmel Drive. The Mayor stated she would contact Don Silvey and find out the current status of the project. - Councilors Doane, Lonzo and Potasnik Sidewalk Committee volunteered to serve on the Council Sidewalk Committee. There being no further business the meeting the City Council was duly adjourned. APPROVED: Dorothy J. Hancock, Mayor ATTEST: Susan W. Jones, Clerk-Treasurer