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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCM-07-03-89CARMEL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 3, 1989 7:00 P.M. CARMEL CITY MEETING HALL The Carmel City Council was called to order by Mayor Dorothy J. Hancock. Members in attendance were Minnie Doane, Alan Potasnik, Ted Johnson, Frank Fleming, Lee Lonzo and Tom Irvin. City Attorney Steve Andrews was in attendance along with Clerk-Treasurer Susan W. Jones. The invocation was given by Councilor Doane followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Councilor Potasnik made a motion that the minutes of June MINUTES: l9th be approved with the following change. Councilor Potasnik wanted the minutes on page 3 under "EDC" to reflect that the Council wanted to the Economic Development Commission to serve as an advisory board and that their input is very valuable to the Council. The motion was seconded by Frank Fleming. All members voted aye. Motion carried. ORDINANCE D-602/SECOND READING/ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION/RADAR Councilor Johnson made a motion to table EQUIPMENT/GENERAL FUND: this item until Jones Intercable had contacted the Council with a proposed contract for the equipment. The motion was seconded by Councilor Lonzo. All members voted aye. Motion carried. Tabled. ORDINANCE A-62/SECOND READING/WELL DRILLING ORDINANCE: Tabled. RENEWAL OF TAXI LICENSE: Much discussion followed regarding the present ordinance on taxi licenses. The City Attorney stated that the license ordinance was currently being re-written and he was getting input from the Board of Public Works and Safety and the Clerk-Treasurer. The Council stated they would like to see a time limit set for renewal when and if a license was turned down by the Council. Councilor Potasnik ORDINANCE D-603/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION: made a motion to introduce Ordinance D-603 and suspend the rules for reading of the same. The motion was seconded by Councilor Lonzo. All members voted aye. Motion carried. Much discussion followed. It was the opinion of the Council that some form of communication should take place with members of the Economic Development Commission and let them know what is going on. Councilor Johnson asked for an immediate accounting of all monies and some how ask them not to spend any more money until we get all the issues resolved. President Lonzo stated he would be happy to meet with the EDC- Councilor Johnson made a motion to table this ordinance until President Lonzo can meet with the EDC. The motion was seconded by Councilor Potasnik. Councilor Johnson ORDINANCE D-604/CLERK-TREASURER PROMOTIONAL FUND: made a motion to suspend the rules for reading of Ordinance D-604 and act on this ordinance this evening. The motion was seconded by Councilor Potasnik. All members voted aye. Mayor Hancock called for the question. All members voted aye. Ordinance D-604 passed unanimously. The promotional fund had been set up for the 1989 budget but an ordinance had not been passed at that time. The Clerk-Treasurer was directed by the auditor from the State Board of Accounts to have this ordinance passed. Tabled. ORDINANCE D-605/TRAVEL FUND/CARMEL POLICE DEPARTMENT: BUILDING HEIGHT REQUIREMENT/ADLS APPROVAL/COMMENTS & REQUEST FROM Councilor Lonzo made a motion to amend the agenda and JUDY HAGAN: allow Mrs. Judy Hagan to address the Council concerning building height requirements and ADLS procedure. The motion was seconded by Councilor Johnson. All members voted aye. Motion carried. Judy Hagan of 10946 Springmill Lane addressed the Council and submitted a written copy of those comments to the Clerk-Treasurer. (See attached.) Mrs. Hagan had two requests for the Council. That additional height be a feature that the Plan Commission may or may not allow and that either the Development Plan/ADLS process be made a meaningful exercise with specific guidelines or the process be totally discontinued to save everybody's time. President Lonzo asked for comments from the Council representatives on the Plan Commission, Councilor Potasnik and Councilor Fleming. Councilor Potasnik stated he felt the plans were, in fact, out of date and that we need to establish priorities but more importantly that the overall picture should be looked at rather than a piece meal process. Councilor Potasnik stated he would like to see some professional review of our ordinances, comprehensive plan and development plan. Councilor Potasnik suggested the Council consider setting aside money in the next budget to seriously consider the review process of these developments as they relate to the big picture. Councilor Fleming agreed with Councilor Potasnik. Councilor Johnson equated the problem to trying to step off of a train as it was moving 60 mph down the track but felt corrections were needed immediately. It was the feeling of the Council that the Council should set up priorities for the Plan Commission so they would know what direction they should be taking. Councilor Lonzo made a motion to direct the Clerk-Treasurer to send a copy of Mrs. Hagan's comments to Jeff Davis, President of the Plan Commission and to let Mr. Davis know that the Council shared some of the concerns of Mrs. Hagan and that they would like to meet with Mr. Davis and Wes Bucher at the budget process level in order to perhaps begin a development plan review update. The motion was seconded by Councilor Potasnik. All members voted aye. Motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS: A written report was submitted by the Recodification Committee: Clerk-Treasurer. Councilor Johnson asked that the efforts of the zoning recodification and the general ordinances be coordinated so a duplication of efforts and monies are not made. City Attorney Steve Andrews stated he was working closely on that matter. Councilor Irvin stated he was absent the TV Advisory Committee: last meeting because of the "Brainstorming" Session of the City Council but submitted a written report of the committee's activities. Councilor Potasnik stated that the committee Annexation Committee: was working on the "pockets" or "islands" within the City that were not annexed at this time. To date, there were 177 of these pockets within the City limits. At this time the committee was working with Maple Acres on the possibility of being annexed. Councilor Potasnik stated that HNTB Comprehensive Plan Up-Date: would be concentrating 66% of their time and effort on traffic and transportation and 22% on land use. HNTB was also in the process of doing public polling and everyone was making a large effort to include the public and their opinions in the plan update. Councilor Potasnik stated the committee is comprised of a good cross section of people within the township. The committee meets the second Tuesday of every month. Mayor Hancock submitted a written report to the Council. Parks: A discussion was held with the Council and the Mayor Insurance: concerning the 36% increase the City received on health insurance premiums. The Mayor stated she was asking her Department Heads to review their budgets and see if there wasn't some way they could help with the problem. This increase would take effect in September. Councilor Lonzo stated it was the committee's recommendation to not pass this increase along to the employees at this time. Mayor Hancock submitted a written report concerning Tax Shortfall: the tax shortfall and suggestions for making up the difference through transfers and/or loans from other funds. Councilor Johnson stated that "cuts" within the budget could also be done which would eliminate the need to make loans and/or transfers. Councilor Lonzo stated that the committee was Sidewalk Committee: looking into three areas, Medical Drive, Carmel Drive and 116th Street. It was the committee's recommendation to eliminate 116th Street and finish Medical Drive and Carmel Drive. NOT-FOR-PROFIT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION/CARMEL POLICE SCHOLARSHIP City Attorney Andrews stated that the Carmel Policehas FOUNDATION: asked him to set up a Not-for-Profit organization entitled theCarmel Police Scholarship Foundation Corporation. The Mayor wouldsit as President, the City Attorney as Resident Agent and theSecretary of the Corporation would be either the Chief or the Assistant Chief of Police. It would not be funded by the City nor would it receive any monies from the City. The City Attorney stated he did not wish any action from the Council on this matter but was purely informational in nature. Councilor Johnson made a motion to ask the CARMELFEST RESOLUTION: City Attorney and/or Mayor to draw up a Resolution in honor of the hard work and dedication of all those who participated in Carmelfest. The motion was seconded by Councilor Lonzo. All members voted aye. Motion carried. APPROVED: Dorothy J. Hancock, Mayor ATTEST: Susan W. Jones, Clerk-Treasurer