BOT 1972 (04-11)MINUTES OF MEETING OF TOWN OF CARMEL BOARD OF TRUSTEES
APRIL 11, 1972
Meeting called to order at 7:05 p.m.. All Board members present except Mr. Phillip
Hinshaw.
Claims were signed and approved in amount of $175,209.8~.
Minutes were not read by agreement of the Board.
COPIES OF MINUTES: Mr. McFadden made a motion copy of minutes be given to all
members of the Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, Town Board of Trustees,
andMr. Dave Anderson, business mmnager of Carmel-Clay Schools. Mr. Swift seconded
the motion and it passed 3-1, with Mr. Kern voting Nay.
Mr. Kern announced the Board had determined that no reimbursement would be made to
any contractor for any water mains installed that were 8" or less.
ORDINANCE TO SET SPEED LIMIT ON WESTFIELD ELVD. Mr. Kern will prepare an ordinance
changing speed limits on Westfield Blvd. between Mohawk Road and ll6th Street to
read hO mph so that signs will read same for traffic moving in either direction.
ORDINANCE B-19: - Transfer of Police Funds. Transfer from Buildings & Fixed
Equipment account (#711) $738.26 to Repairs of Equipment account (#252) $600.00,
and to Supplies account (#37) $138.26. Ordinance passed unanimously without motion.
There were five (5) items from Planning Commission to be presented to the Board,
but the information was not presented, so no action taken with the anticipation
they will be presented at next Town Board Meeting.
GRADLE INDUSTRIAL AREA:- John Gradle appeared before the Board with preliminary
plans before proceeding with further planning drawings to advise the Board of his
intentions and to learn of any comments. This is a 90 acre tract South of Carmel
West of the L&N railroad tracks. Discussed was surface drainage, water mains,
streets, probability of no sidewalks, and~rebable annexation of the area. Mr.
Gradle was advised to get his drawings prepared and present them to the Building
Commissioner.
Mr. Joe Moffitt appeared before the Board asking information to proceed to apply
for rezoni~g of his property on W. Main St. for business. Advised to file applica-
tion with the Planning Comzaission.
Mr. James Litsinger, President of Planning Commission discussed budget with Board
as it is on a budget under which his group and the Building Commissioner*s office
operate. It was suggested that Planning Commission and Building Commissioner's
budgets be separate budgets in 1973.
Mr. Hohl recommended release of subdivision bond for the 10th section of Wilson
Village posted by Thomas D. Wilson, Inc. and the acceptance of Maintenance Bonds.
Sub-division bonds were in the amount of $10,230.00 for installing concrete streets
and $3920.00 to install water mains and fire hydrants. The maintenance bonds to be
$1,O2 3.00 and $39~.00 respectively. Unanimously passed without motion.
Mr. Hohl also recommended the release of construction bonds posted by Central Engro
& Construction Co. for Glen Eden sub-division, and acceptance of maintenance bonds.
(listing attached). This too passed unanimously without motion.
Mr. Fred Swift advised the Sewer Dept. Van truck is causing too much major repair
expense and should be replaced with a new vehicle. Mr. Swift made motion, seconded
by Mr. Kern that Mr. Hohl request bids for a new van truck and to trade present 1966
van. Notion passed 3-0 with Mr. McFadden abstaining.
Fred Hohl presented a letter from Clyde Williams & Assoc. regarding Haverstick Road
improve~nents from ll6th Street to South boundary of Woodland Green sub-division.
T~is letter covered their proposal to provide services as directed by Fred Hohl
and to include field surveying, cross-section design, storm drainage design, etc.
per letter dated 4/10/72 and signed by John A. Middleton for H. F. Zinsmeister.
Board discussed and unanimously accepted their proposal for a fee not to exceed
$3,000.00.
ORDINANCE Z-113: Mr. Kern stated the Condominium Ordinance #113 amending
Ordinance Z-1 and relating to Ordinances Z-59 and Z-14, which was sent to the
Planning Commission for their approval or recommended revisions had been returned
to the Board with their recommended changes. These recommended changes were that
streets may be private, sidewalks may be waived, and right of way requirements
may be set aside. Mr. Swift made a motion, seconded by Mr. Kern that the
Ordinance be passed with the Planning Commission recommendations included. After
a discussion Ordinance passed 3-1, Mr. McFadden voting Nay.
Fred Hohl offered change order No. i on proposed Water Supply Facilities, Div.-F
Farnish and Install Water Mains. This covers extension of line West from 1st
Avenue SW to 2nd Avenue SW along South side of 3rd Street SW using 8" instead of
6" CI Pipe and other changes listed and all to be in accordance with terms of
original contract dated October 12, 19?l. Total amount of this change order #l
is $4,055.00. Passed unanLmously without motion. Gracble Brothers Inc. contractor.
Another change order offered by Mr. Hohl to Board on Proposed Water Supply
Facilities Div. D- Iron Removal & Softening Plant (Hernly Brothers, Inc.) per
following description of change: Additional electric hot water heater for plant
clean-up installed - $385.00, additional monorail in entrance hallway installed -
-$520.00, and Probe controls for dewatering pumps installed - $160.00; a total
addition of $1,065.00. Passed unanimously without motion.
Mr. Hohl reported copy of Indianapolis Building Code had been ordered.
Planning Commission is working on Sign Ordinance and will soon submit to Board.
The Board and Mr. Hohl discussed future possible annexations using a new Town map
that is only partially completed.
Mr Kern moved me eting be adjourned, seconded by Mr. Swift and passed unanimously
at 9:25 p.m.
Meeting reconvened to hire a,Sewer Inspector at a salary of $7500.00 upon Mr.
Hohl's recommendation. Mr. McFadden motioned and ~. Swift seconded that Mr.
Hohl hire a Sewer Inspector at an annual salary of $7500.00 to begin work as
soon as possible. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Kern moved the meeting be adjourned, seconded by_Mr. Beach and passed un-
animously at 9:40 p.m. ~ ~ ,;\1 ~.~. ~
Owen . Kern, ~President ~f the Board
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