BOT 1973 (03-27)MINUTES OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
OF MARCH 27, 1973.
Meeting was called to order at 7:15 P-S. Mr. McFadden was only member absent.
Mr. Hinshaw made a motion to waive reading of the minutes. Mr. Swift seconded
the motion and it passed unanimously.
Mr. Albert Pickett was present and introduced as the new Building Comm&ssioner
as of early April. Mr. Robert Foxworthy was announced as a new Inspector to re-
place an Inspector who had resigned.
Mr. Coplen present Building Commissioner, offered an amending Ordinance to Sub-
-Division Control Ordinance in regards to preliminary plat and its period of
validity to be a m~ximum of 12 months to submit final plat and if part of prelim-
inary plat is finalized and work started, total project to be completed within
36 monthe. Such an Ordinance shall be written.
Also discussed with Mr. Coplen and Mr. Holt was proposed apartment project behind
Lotus Gardens on East side of Cool Creek. Mr. Kern requested Building Commissioner
to leave in the file his opinion as to whether apartments should be built in this
area as it is considered a flood plain. Mr. Coplen also talked with the Board
regarding an interview he had with a Mr. Larry Denny of American Monitor Co. Mr.
Denny is looking for approximately 5 acres near 1-465 to bulld a research and
testing laboratory building of outstanding design. Board advised Mr. Coplen to
relate to Mr. Denny that is he finds a suitable site to so advise them and that
they would be very much re ceptive to rezoning the area.
ORDINANCE Z-127 - 106th & LaSalle Road (Briar Creek) - Gary Holt presented this
ordinance to rezone this quarter section from S-1 to S-2. Mr. Swift read this
Ordinance which had been recommended by the Plan Commission to he approved. Upon
motion of Mr. Swift, seconded by Mr. Hinshaw, it was passed unanimously.
Mr. Holt presented another Ordinance relative to approximately 33 acres at 126th
and Keystone and which had been given an unfavorable recommendation by the Plan
Commission. The proposed Ordinance was read and discussed. Upon motion of Mr.
Hinshaw, seconded by Mr. Beach it was unanimously denied.
At this time Mr. Ken Thompson talked with the Board and stated in his opinion
some members of Plan Cc~m~ission might have voted favorably if they had not been
intimidated by remonstrators. It was his opinion some policy should be set up to
try and eliminate this possible intimidation in the future. He advised Indiana
National Bank had been advised many accounts of remonstrators could be withdrawn
from their bank. He also stated he had been threatened to be put out of business.
Mr. Kern stated it is possible too much power is placed with committees and their
recommendations too closely followed. Also it was Mr. Kern' s opinion builders
and developers should be notified of any strong opinions which would give them
the option of withdrawal. Board was generally of the opinion that. inasmuch as
they are an elected Board such a display of public feeling must be considered.
Mr. Gary Holt asked the Board to consider exempting Ckarches and other such
organizations from paying the sign fees. Upon motion of Mr. Swift, seconded by
Mr. Beach, sign fees are to be waived for churches and such organizations.
NEWARK & AUMAN DRAINAGE & STREETS - Allan Weihe and Glen Christian of Weihe
Engineering Co. came before the Board regarding Master Plan study to rebuild
drainage and streets in Newark and Auman Additions. They presented a contract
to prepare a Master Plan, not to include construction work, at a cost not to ex-
ceed $3800.00 without prior approval. Mr. Hohl stated he planned to do the work
in phases and had set about $30,000.00 of budget for work this year. Mr. Hinshaw
made a motion to approve this contract. Mr. Swift seconded the motion and after
discussion it passed unanimously. Mr. HChl offered the Board the thought that
possibly the residents in these two additions might be assessed a portion of this
cost, and that this might set a precedence for the future. Board was of the
opinion there be no curbs or sidewalks included in planning.
SIDEWALKS ON MOHAWK ROAD TO MOHAWK SCHOOL- Mr. Steve Cook, Mr. Paul Hughey, and
Mr. Gary Kern representing Lumber Mart Co. (Brookshire) appeared to discuss the
sidewalk. They presented print of the sidewalk and method in which they propose
to put in this sidewalk on the North side of Mohawk Road from entrance to the
Brookshire arem West to Mohawk School. After discussion, Board was of the opin-
ion walk on North side only as proposed on print would meet with their approval.
Mr. Fred Hohl reported he had interviewed ladies for position of Secratary and
Board agreed to have an Ordinance written to establish this position at a begin-
ning salary of $1OO.OO per week and after 3 months to be increased to $110.00.
Mr. Fred Hohi requested an Ordinance be written to prohib planting trees between
sidewalks~and streets. Board agreed to draw up such an Ordinance.
Mr. Fred Hohl advised Board that Reeder & Kline Co. had agreed 1st Avenue S.W.
in front of their building would be accessible for emergency traffic, but that
they now have obstructions in the street limiting this accassibility.
Mr. Hohl requested permission to have radio installed in another
Town truck at a cost of approximately $450.00. Upon motion of Mr. Hinshaw,
seconded by Mr. Swift this permission was unanimously passed and granted.
Board discussed observation well and test well with Mr. Dougherty. Board ad-
vised Mr. Dougherty to get some costs and to then contact Mr. Beach.
SPRINKLER SYSTEMS - Mr. Dougherty advised Board that Schools, Churches, etc.
were not in favor of annual sprinkler rate now applicable to all sprinkler
systems. Board after a discussion expressed the opinion there should be no
exceptions.
Mr. Dougherty discussed the approaching problem of additional employees needed
at the time the sewer plant is expanded. At that time there will be need for
about 8 additional employees, some with technical knowledge. At present he is
short at least i man and very soon will be in need of a second man. He has
interviewed and wishes to hire Alva Sims at an annual salary of $?900.00 to
work at the Sewer Plant as an Operator and to begin April 9. Another man inter-
viewed to do laboratory work at a salary of $7900.00 was also desired as an
added employee. The Board granted Mr. Dougherty authority to hire these two
men.
Mr. Hohl requested permission to negotiate to buy some used steel curb forms at
a cost not to exceed $300.00. Permission to attempt to purchase these forms was
granted by the Board.
Mr. Kern made the announcement that our official population for the Town of
Carmel per the Special Census is 10,563 as of February 14, 1973.
Mr. Dougherty read a letter from the American Water Works Association naming
Carmel as winner of Class A honors in National competition, a golden statuette
is to be presented at an Awards Lunchean in Las Vegas May 15, 1973.
Mr. Kern made a motion the meeting be adjourned. It was seconded by Mr. Hinshaw
and passed unanimously at 10:15 p.m.
Owen S. Kern, President
Carmel Town Board of Trustees
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Carmel, Indiana