BOT 1972 (07-11)MINUTES OF MEETING OF TOWN OF CARMEL BOARD OF TRUSTEES
JULY 11, 1972
Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. All Board members present except
Mr. William McFadden.
Reading of the minutes was waived.
Claims in the amount of $262,372.22 were approved.
Mr. Kern read a letter from Frank Campbell, attorney for Carmel-Clay Schools,
requesting permission to hook into the Sewer and Watar lines immediately East
of Erookshire. Mr. Swift made a motion permission be granted and it was
seconded by Mr. Kern. After a discussion it was decided to include in the
motion that a letter be sent to Mr. Campbell asking any financial cooperation
possible be eonsidered. Motion passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE B-23: - Mr. Kern read a proposed Ordinance B23 prohibiting use of
public right of ways for advertising means such as displays, banners, hand-
bills, etc. Mr. Swift made a motion this Ordinance become effective at once,
seconded by Mr. Beach, and passed unanimously.
1ST AVENUE N.W.:- Mr. & P~s. Joe Childers, Ronald Renken, and Mr. Max Newlin
appeared and were included in discussion of road work comtemplated on 1St.
Avenue N.W. between ~th street and 8th Street. The residents had been noti-
fied of this discussion time. Mr. Hohl talked with these people and they
reviewed drawing of street. Further consideration to be given this project
as to width and whether or not to remove trees.
James Dougherty came before the Board to advise Better Water for Americans
week would be the week of August 13 - 20. He plans to have open house at
the new water plant on 126th street and requested permission to spend $66.50
for trophies, balloons, tea, etc. Mr. Finshaw moved to grant this expendi-
ture, Mr. Beach seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.
Mr. Dougherty reported that the sludge removal work was progressing satis-
factorily and he is of the opinion at the time that the original cost est-
imate of $3500.00 could be possibly 1/3 less.
2ND STREET S.E. - Mr. Hohl had also advised interested property owners
nearby 2nd Street S.E. and Range Line Road that a discussion would be held on
this proposed reworking of 2nd Street S.E. from Range Line Road East to the
first alley. Mr. Charles Foster appeared to discuss this project. Mr.
Swift moved to abandon the street, but motion received no second. After
further discussion, Mr. Hinshaw made a motion not to do anythdng with this
street. Mr. Beach seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
HAVERSTICK ROAD: - Mr. Jack Homer of Clyde E. Williams & Associates was
at this meeting with the prints covering the study made of Haverstick Road
project. Three Gentlemen living on this street appeared to discuss the pro-
posed work to be done on Haverstick Road between ll6th Steet South 1/2 mile.
Mr. Hohl reported that Mr. Ken Thompson was objecting to paying the portion
previously agreed upon. Mr. Hohl instructed to get Mr. Thompson to agree in
writing to pay the amount previously agreed upon or the Haverst~ck Road
project would bc delayed and~robably abandoned. Cost of this approximately
1/2 mile of road rebuilding including curbs, drainage, sewers~ etc. would be
about $1~O,OOO.00 according to Clyde E. Williams & Assoc. study and survey.
G~LE BP~THERS INDUSTRIAL PARK: - Mr. Hohl presented certain recommenda-
tions for this Industrial Park for the Board's study and opinion.
FIRE DEPARTMENT BUDGET: - Chief Swails presented his proposed budget to the
Board and th~s 1973 Budget was discussed and tentatively approved.
GEN~ BUDGET: - Clerk-Treasurer discussed 1973 General Budget and re-
ceived tentative approval.
Meeting adjourned at ll:2~ p.m. upon motion of Mr. Kern and seconded by Mr.
Swift and passed unanimously.
Owen S. Kern~ President
Board of Trustees
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