HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCM-10-04-93CARMEL CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
MEETING MINUTES
OCTOBER 4, 1993
7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS / ONE CIVIC SQUARE
The meeting of the Carmel City Council was called to order by Mayor
Ted Johnson. Council members in attendance were Frank Fleming,
James Quinn, Alan Potasnik, Tom Kendall, Luci Snyder and
Christopher Painchaud. Tim Story was absent. City Attorney Gordon
Byers and Clerk-Treasurer Susan W. Repp were also in attendance.
The invocation was given by Councilor Quinn followed by the pledge
of allegiance.
Councilor Painchuad made a motion to
APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES:
approve the minutes of September 20, 1993. The motion was seconded
by Councilor Potasnik. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
Judy
RECOGNITION OF CITIZENS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL:
Hagan, 10946 Spring Mill Lane, solicited the Council's support in
the form of a resolution for bike transportation consideration in
Hamilton County's thoroughfare plan. Ms. Hagan explained that the
county will be conducting public hearings beginning October 12th in
an effort to re-do their thoroughfare plan and wanted bike
transportation included in that plan.
Councilor Potasnik made a motion to add this request to the agenda
so action could be taken tonight. The motion was seconded by
Councilor Kendall. All members voted aye.
Councilor Potasnik then made a motion to write and send a
resolution in support of bike transportation to be included in the
County's thoroughfare plan. The motion was seconded by Councilor
Quinn. All members voted aye.
Councilor Quinn then made a motion to amend Potasnik's motion to
include support for sidewalks. The motion was seconded by Kendall.
Motion carried. After much discussion and upon consensus from the
Council, Quinn withdrew his motion and Kendall withdrew his second.
Councilor Painchaud called for the question. All members voted
aye. Mayor Johnson stated he would prepare the resolution.
Councilor Quinn made a motion to allow Don Harris to address the
Council since Mr. Harris did not present his request to speak card
prior to the start of the meeting. The motion was seconded by
Councilor Kendall. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Harris asked the City Council for help with a drainage problem
in Brookshire and requested a re-grading effort by the City.
Mayor Johnson stated the project was on the 1994 list but there was
no money to do the work this year. Mayor Johnson also stated it
would be done as soon as it could be done.
Councilor Painchaud made a motion to add two
AGENDA ADD-ONS:
claims for payment to C.F. Jones for construction of the gazebo and
a request for a transfer from the Clerk-Treasurer's office to the
agenda. The motion was seconded by Councilor Kendall. All members
voted aye. Motion carried.
Councilor Kendall made a motion to approve claims in the
CLAIMS:
amount of $366,056.15 dated 9-15-93, claims in the amount of
$989,240.68 and two claims to C.F. Jones totalling $69,616. The
motion was seconded by Councilor Potasnik.
Councilor Quinn asked the Clerk if the claims to C.F. Jones had
been sent through normal procedures in the clerk's office. The
clerk stated they had not. Quinn moved to approve these two claims
contingent upon the claims going through routine procedures.
All members voted aye. Motion carried.
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE Z-283/AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING THE
COMMON ADDRESS OF 1032 SOUTH GUILFORD ROAD FROM AN R-1 DISTRICT TO
AN R-4 DISTRICT/PETITIONERS, HILLS BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION
Councilor Painchaud
SERVICES ON BEHALF OF EUGENE AND HAZEL TRUE:
made a motion to approve Z-283. Councilor Quinn seconded the
motion.
Councilor Quinn called for the question. All members voted aye.
Ordinance Z-283 passed unanimously.
SECONDED READING OF ORDINANCE D-1022/AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER
4, SECTION 4-26 OF THE CARMEL CITY CODE PERTAINING TO DOOR-TO-DOOR
SOLICITATION BY ITINERANT MERCHANTS, SOLICITORS AND CANVASSERS:
City Attorney Byers distributed a copy of the changes he had
proposed in Ordinance D-1022 and stated he felt this ordinance
struck a better balance between the rights of the vendor and the
rights of the residents of Carmel. Byers said he also re-did the
revocation process and made it conform to state statute.
Councilor Quinn made a motion to postpone action on this ordinance
until the next meeting allowing for time to consider all the
changes proposed by the City Attorney. The motion was seconded by
Councilor Painchaud.
Councilor Painchaud made a motion to amend Quinn's motion to
include Ordinances D-1024 and D-1025. The motion was seconded by
Councilor Quinn. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
ORDINANCE Z-285/AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING 8 (UNVACATED) LOTS WITH
THE PLAT OF COLLEGE PARK, EAST OF VACATED PENNSYLVANIA STREET,
SOUTH OF I-465, WEST OF COLLEGE AVENUE AND NORTH OF 96TH STREET
FROM A S-2 DISTRICT TO A B-6 DISTRICT/PETITIONERS, PARKWOOD JOINT
Councilor Painchaud moved to introduce Ordinance Z-285
VENTURE:
and suspend the rules for reading of the same. The motion was
seconded by Councilor Quinn.
Mr. Philip Nicely, attorney representing Parkwood Joint Venture
explained the reason for the request to the Council. After the
presentation was complete, Mayor Johnson opened the meeting for a
public hearing calling for any questions, comments or objections
from the public. There being no objections or concerns, the public
hearing was immediately closed. The Mayor then solicited comments
and questions from the Council.
After discussion by the Council, Councilor Painchaud moved to
suspend the rules for a second reading and called for approval or
Ordinance Z-285 tonight. The motion was seconded by Councilor
Snyder. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
Councilor Painchaud called for the question. All members voted
aye. Ordinance Z-285 passed unanimously.
SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE Z-287/AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 10, ARTICLE 2, SECTION 10-31 OF THE CARMEL CITY
CODE BY REPEALING SECTION 22-0 THROUGH SECTION 22-5 OF THE CURRENT
CARMEL CLAY ZONING ORDINANCES Z-160 AND REPLACING IN ITS ENTIRETY A
Councilor Quinn made a
NEW SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD ZONING ORDINANCE:
motion to approve Ordinance Z-287. Councilor Kendall seconded the
motion.
Mayor Johnson opened the meeting to a public hearing calling for
comments, questions or concerns. Seeing none the Mayor immediately
closed the public hearing. Councilor Quinn called for the
question. All members voted aye. Ordinance Z-287 passed
unanimously.
SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE Z-286/AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 10, ARTICLE 2, SECTION 10-31 OF THE CARMEL CITY
CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 3.7 AND 5.1.6 OF THE SUBDIVISION
REGULATIONS AND SECTIONS 18.8.3, 20.2.3(Misnumber should be
30.2.3), 21.2.4, 21.2.5, 30.5.3 and 31.6.4 OF THE CARMEL CLAY
Councilor Kendall made a motion to approve
ZONING ORDINANCE Z-160:
Ordinance Z-286. Councilor Quinn seconded the motion.
Mayor Johnson and Councilor Painchaud gave a brief explanation of
this ordinance.
Mayor Johnson opened the meeting to a public hearing calling for
comments, questions and/or concerns. Seeing none the Mayor
immediately closed the public hearing. Mayor Johnson then called
for the question. All members voted aye. Ordinance Z-286 passed
unanimously.
FIRST READING/ORDINANCE D-1027/AN ORDINANCE ADDING A STOP
INTERSECTION AT THE CORNER OF WOOD CREEK DRIVE, WILLIAMS DRIVE AND
Councilor Kendall made a
WILLIAMS COURT IN KINGSWOOD SUBDIVISION:
motion to introduce Ordinance D-1027 and suspend the rules for
reading of the same. The motion was seconded by Councilor Quinn.
Kingswood residents Beth Gallagher and Joanne Chaten spoke in favor
of the ordinance. Ms. Gallagher stated she had given a petition,
which contained over 100 signatures, to Councilor Kendall that
supported the need for a stop intersection.
Councilor Kendall made a motion to suspend the rules and act on
Ordinance D-1027 tonight. The motion was seconded by Councilor
Quinn. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
Mayor Johnson called for the question. All members voted aye.
Ordinance D-1027 passed unanimously.
FIRST READING/ORDINANCE D-1028/AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3,
ARTICLE 1, SECTION 3-18 OF THE CARMEL CITY CODE ENTITLED ORDER OF
Councilor Kendall made a motion to introduce Ordinance
BUSINESS:
D-1028 and suspend the rules for reading of the same. The motion
was seconded by Councilor Potasnik.
Mayor Johnson stated this ordinance called for reports from the
Parks department and utilities on a monthly basis. Councilor Quinn
asked of the reports could be made available in writing prior to
the meetings. Johnson said that was intention to submit the
reports in writing.
Councilor Quinn immediately made a motion to suspend the rules and
act on Ordinance D-1028 tonight. The motion was seconded by
Councilor Kendall. All members voted aye.
Mayor Johnson called for the question. All members voted aye.
Ordinance D-1028 passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION CC-10-4-93-1/A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING FUNDS OF THE
Councilor Quinn made a motion to adopt
CARMEL CITY COURT:
Resolution CC-10-4-93-1, a resolution transferring $145.00 from
stationery and printing into recording fees for the court. The
motion was seconded by Councilor Kendall. All members voted aye.
Resolution CC-10-4-93-1 passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION CC-10-4-93-2/A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING FUNDS OF THE
Councilor Kendall made a motion to adopt
COMMUNICATIONS CENTER:
Resolution CC-10-4-93-2, a resolution transferring $2,500 from full
time salary into telephone and $45.00 from bottled gas into
equipment lease and rental. Councilor Snyder seconded the motion.
Discussion ensued among the Council concerning the number of
transfers the Communications Center has been requesting this year.
The Mayor stated that in 1992 when the budget was made for the
year 1993, everyone was new and didn't know the true needs of the
Communications Center and the Center only had a 6 months history on
the bills.
Mayor Johnson called for the question. All members voted aye.
Resolution 10-4-93-2 passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION CC-10-4-93-3/A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING FUNDS OF THE
Councilor Fleming moved to
CUMULATIVE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND:
adopt CC-10-4-93-3 transferring $10,000 from the sidewalk
construction line item into the engineering/sidewalk line item
within the Cumulative Capital Improvement Fund. The motion was
seconded by Councilor Snyder.
Mayor Johnson called for the question. All members voted aye.
Resolution 10-4-93-3 passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION CC-10-4-93-4/A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING FUNDS OF THE
Councilor Quinn moved to adopt CC-10-4-
CLERK-TREASURER'S OFFICE:
93-4 transferring $300 from insurance into office equipment and
$2000 from publication of legal notices into office equipment.
Councilor Kendall seconded the motion.
Mayor Johnson called for the question. All members voted aye.
Resolution 10-4-93-4 passed unanimously.
Rick Conner,
REQUEST FOR DISCUSSION/NOBLESVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY:
Commissioner of the Noblesville Housing Authority addressed the
Council and asked for their consideration of a resolution which
would grant jurisdiction to the Noblesville Housing Authority
county-wide.
Much discussion followed by the Council. Councilor Snyder stated
she felt it impossible to consider such a request of this magnitude
when they just distributed the resolution. Councilor Snyder
recommended the Council take their request under advisement and
when and if they wanted to take action they would request it be put
back on their agenda.
Councilor Quinn so moved. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT/CLERK-TREASURER SUSAN W. REPP:
Mayor Johnson introduced the conflict of interest statement on
behalf of the Clerk-Treasurer for the record. Councilor Kendall
signed the statement as President of the Council.
There being no further action before the Council the meeting was
adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
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Susan W. Repp, Clerk-Treasurer
Approved:
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Ted Johnson, Presiding Officer
ATTEST:
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Susan W. Repp, Clerk-Treasurer