BOT 1972 (06-13)MINUTES OF MEETING OF TOWN OF CARMEL BOARD OF TRUSTEES
JUNE 13, 1972
Meeting called to order at 7:45 pm. All members present except Mr. McFadden.
Minutes were read and an addition was made by Mr. Swift. Added to minutes was the
subject of purchase of present Carmel Library building. Inasmuch as there were
no remonstrators to the purchase of this building after due posting of notices of
Intent to Purchase, Board will proceed in their efforts to close the transaction.
Claims were approved and signed in the total amount of $181,397.32.
Mr. James Smith, Jr. and Bill Daniels appeared before the Board requesting per-
mission to paint house numbers on curbs in front of all Carmel homes. They
were advised to take a survey of approximately 100 homes and report to Clerk-
-Treasurer the percent in favor or against having these numbers painted on
their curbs on a donation basis.
Mr. William Servaas, an Engineer, appeared before the Board and read informa-
tion on area roads. Also he read from data he had relative to discussed sewer
across Southern part of Township to Meridian Street area and Cedar Pointe. He
questioned various phases of the feasibility report and was in disagreement with
certain parts of it. He left copies of his data for the Board to review.
Clerk-Treasurer was given permission to loan to the General Fund from the Sewer
Expansion Fund $40,000.00 which is to be repaid in June. Also to transfer as
a loan from the Sewer Expansion Fund to the 1971 Waterworks Improvement Fund
$4000.00, also to be repaid in June.
Mr. Al Warne, Jr., Builder and Owner of Flair North, came before the Board to
have clarified what work is to be done in area of Flair North in order to get
Bonds released. Upon completion of the list of items to be ~iven to him by
Mr. Hohl and the work to be done to Mr. Hohl's satisfaction, the bonds are
then to be released in favor of maintenance bonds on the Second Section.
DONALD PERKINS (EMPLOYEE) - Mr. James Dougherty advised Board that Mr. Perkins
had in his personal opinion progressed from trainee to machinist and his
pay should be increased from $2.00 to $2.75 per hour. Upon motion by Mr. Kern
and seconded by Mr. Hinshaw and passed unanimously Mr. Perkins is to be paid
$2.75 per hour beginning June 16, 1972.
ORDINANCE D-40 - State of Indiana passed a Building Code Ordinance for i & 2
family dwellings to become effective Statewide in November 1972. This Town of
Carmel Ordinance D-40 refers to the State Ordinance and would serve to put the
State Ordinance in effect immediately. Mr. Swift made the motion that this
Ordinance D-40 be passed, seconded byMr. Hinshaw and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE S-19 - This ordinance prohibits use of Sanitary Sewers to remove
Storm Water from excavations, low areas, or drainage ditches. Upon motion of
Mr. Hinshaw, seconded by Mr. Beach, this Ordinance passed unanimously.
Mr. Kern advised Carmel Town Board of Zoning Appeals has been sued by Arthur
S. Robinson and Bruce E. Titus regarding denial of special exception at the
Southwest corner of ll6th & Westfield Blvd. Mr. Kern asked Board to affirm
his effort to get Board of Zoning Appeals unanimous approval to rehear the
case before a full Board in an effort to avoid the lawsuit. It was affirmed.
RESOLUTION 61372-1 - Resolutions are to be numbered per date and number in the
future as a better means of identification. This was passed unanimously upon
the motion of Mr. Kern and second of ~. Beach.
RESOLUTION 61372-2 - Aresolution was offered to establish policies in making
special sewage adjustments for special situations. Mr. Swift made a motion,
seconded by Mr. Beach and passed unanimously that the Town Engineer and the
Utilities Manager Ge authorized to make such adjustments to their satisfaction.
ORDINANCE A-LO - An Ordinance regulating use of "Jumpers" in place of meters
and use of fire hydrants and providing rates therefor. This Ordinance passed
unanimously upon motion of Mr. Swift and Mr. Hinshaw's second of the motion.
SEWER GROUTING JOB - Mr. Hohl reported on his study of bide for this job and
recommended National Power Rodding Co. be given the work to do at a cost of
$~920.00, the low bid~ ~o~ ar~ s~dvised Mr. Hohl to notify this company to do
the work if two of the last three customers for whom they have done this type
of work give a good report. This advdce g~ven Mr. Hohl upon mot$oo of
~nehaw, second by Mr. Beach and passed unanimously.
TERRY JANSSEN EMPLOYEE - Mr. Hohl requested that this part time employee be
placed as a full time employee at a salary of $5500.00 beginning June 16, 1972.
Mr. Swift motioned, Mr. Beach seconded and it was passed unanimously to place
Mr. Janssen on a full time basis at $5500.00 annual salary.
Mr. Hohl advised the tree that was afire about a week ago needs to be cut down.
Mr. Kern made a motion that if the tree was substantially on Town property, the
Town Engineer proceed to have it removed. Mr. Swift seconded the motion and it
passed unanimously.
Mr. Hohl reported on street lights and discussed the increased monthly costs
effective in May 1972. There were 9 sub-divisions listed in Mr. Hohl's report
that do not have street lights and he recommended that ll6th street between
Westfi eld Blvd. and Gray Road (30 lights) be added at an annual cost of
$1602.00. ¥~. Swift made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hinshaw, that Mr. Hohl
instruct Indiana Public Service to install these 30 lights on ll6th Street,
and it was passed unanimously.
Mr. Hohl reported that in 30 - 60 days plans for Haverstick Road should be
complete. Also that he has some water and sewer work he wants to complete
prior to beginning of the road work.
DRILLING MACHINE - Mr. Hohl advised Board the Town needs a drilling machine
to use in installing larger water mains. The heavier machine cost would be
approximately $~OO.00. He is borrowing a lighter machine to try out and this
machine would cost about half as much as the heavier machine. Board advised
him to make the try out and report back to them. '. w~· a ~'~c~ ~ ~.
It was agreed to pay Mr. Moffitt $100.O0 for right of way on North side of
Road 23~ just West of railroad.
Mr. Kern made a motion that up to $~00.O0 be spent for shrubbery for the #2
Water Plant. Mr. Beach seconded it and it passed 3 to l; Mr. Hinshaw Nay.
Mr. Hinshaw is to contact Mr. A1 Ralphy to try and obtain final easement for
watear main on West 232. This area is on West side of Flair North and North
side of Road
Mr. Swift reported on meeting of Indiana Heartland Development Commission which
he a~tended June 12 They requested a Town Board Member be appointed without any
obligation. Mr Swift was selected. County at present does not intend to join
but Mr. Swift was advised it could be possible for Town of Carmel to join. This
is only manner to obtain State and Federal funds and you must be a member.
Discussion was held in relation to insurance on Vehicles and Radios owned by
the Town. The billing for these vehicles and radios was dated June 8, and
policy expiration date was May 8. Board opinion was to review these policies
~ior to renewal, but dated as late as the billing was, the Board's collective
opinion was that notice should have been given sooner. Clerk-Treasurer was
requested to contact Mr. Fearrin to determine cost of this insurance at same
or better coverage. Mr. Kern made motion this be done~ seconded by Mr. Swift
and passed unanimously. ~\.~ ~c ~.
After a period of time as Board Members in which to evaluate services performed
and capabilities of Mr. Hohl and Mr. Dougherty, salary adjustments were made.
Mr. Hohl to receive $1hO00.OO and Mr. Dougherty $13000.00 annually beginning
June 16, 1972. Mr. Beach made the motion, seconded by Mr. Kern and passed un-
animously.
Meeting was adjourned at 12:20 a.m. upon motion of Mr. Kern, seconded by Mr.
Hinshaw and passed unanimously.
Owen S. Kern
President, Town Board of Trustees
Attest:
Nell B. Schm~
Clerk-Treasurer