BOT 1972 (02-08)MINUTES OF MEETING OF TOWN OF CARMEE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
FEBRUARY 8, 1972
Meeting was called to order by Owen S. Kern, President of Town Board at 7:00 p.m.
Alll 5 Board members were present
Minutes were read, corrected, and passed unanimously upon Motion of Mr. Swift
and seconded by Mr. Hinshaw.
Claims were allowed in the amount of $206,823.59.
METRO UTILITIES SUIT:- Fred Swift motioned that Mr. Paul Smith, attorney, be
contacted for purpose of defending Metro Utilities suit against Trustees of
Town of Carmel. Mr. Beach seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
Mr. Roy Davis, a County Commissioner, appeared before the Board in regards a
Stop and Go light at ll6th & Westfield Blvd. County offers to pay 50% of cost
of installation, they to receive old flasher signal now on site, and Town of
Carmel to assume maintenance of new light. Agreement to this effect to be drawn
up by County Commissioners' attorney for signing.
Mr. McFadden motioned that minutes of Town Board meetings be supplied to members
of Board of Trustees, Building Commissioner, Town Engineer, Planning Commission
President, Board of Zoning Appeals President, and the Press. Mr. Swift seconded
this motion and it was passed unanimously.
8 ACRES FOR PARK:- Mr. Swift made a motion the 8 acre tract at North edge of
North Hills Apartments be leased to County Park Board for $1.00 per year on a
lO year basis. It was seconded by Mr. Hinshaw and passed unanimously.
Mr. Kern read four (4) resolutions prepared by Mr. Zinsmeister which if approved
by the Board would serve as applications for Federal and State aid for future
sewer expansion and municipal water pollution control (generally describe~d as
interceptor sewers). After a discussion periodMr. Hinshaw made a motion,
seconded by Mr. Kern that these resolutions be signed and forwarded to proper
authorities. Signatures were affixed and attested by Clerk=Treasurer.
ORDINANCE B-13:- Upon request of Town Court Judge there was a t~ane~r to be
made within the Town Court Budget of $250.00 from Premiums on Official Bonds
and $300.00 from Equipment accounts to Office Supplies $475.00, and $75.00
to Postage accounts. Mr. Swift motioned that this Ordinance be passed as re-
quested. It was seconded by Mr. Hinshaw and passed unanimously. It was duly
signed and attested to by Clerk-Treasurer.
ORDINANCE Z-111:- This is a proposed Ordinance to amend Ordinance Z-2. Sub-
stance of this amendment states that use of land, structure, or improvement
shall conform with Master Plan and Ordinance of the Town of Carmel. Also that
any site plan and all other details of proposed improvements shall conform with
applicable recorded covenants. Building plans and other additional plans, spec-
ifications, exhibits, and other information shall be filed as a part of said
improvement location permit application and all development shall be in conform-
ity therewith. In event it is not in conformity, permit will not be issued.
A petition to modify plans to be filed with the Planning Commission which shall
hold a hearing thereon. No permit to be issued for any use or structure unless
lot abuts upon and has adequate frontage on public street. Every permit is
revoked if active work is not started in two (2) ~ears. Mr. Hinshaw made a
motion the amending Ordinance be enacted, Mr. Swift seconded it, and it was
passed unanimously. Ordinance was signed by President of Board of Trustees
and attested by Clerk~Treasurer. Ordinance to be posted in the five precincts.
STATE LOAN OF $30~000.00:- Loan received from State of Indiana in the amount of
$30,000.00 for planning of Waste-Water Treatment plant to be invested at best
rate of interest available for period of one (1) year. Motion to place this
money with a financial institution for one (1) year at best interest rate avail-
able was made by Mr. McFadden, seconded by Mr. Beach, and passed unanimously.
Mr. Swift made a motion that ¥~. ~ locate a new employee for the Sewer Dept.
at a salary not to exceed $7900.00 per year to replace Mr. Charles Firestone
who resigned. Mr. Beach seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Mr. Hohl, Town Engineer, requested permission to hire a permanent sewer inspectmr
at the best salary figure possible. Mr. McFadden made a motion to approve Mr.
Hohl's request, seconded by Mr. Hinshaw and passed unanimously.
Possibilities of arranging for the purchase of the building and adjoining lot
now being rented by the Police Department discussed and research is to. be made
to determine if this can be done, and if so the best method to be used.
Building Commissioner was questioned by the Board for its information what
varifications and meeting of requirements was necessary before issuing permits.
Mr. Hohl recommended the Board consider annexation of Keystone Woods and
Woodlands. Mr. Swift moved an Ordinance be assembled to annex these two (2)
areas into the Town of Carmel. It was seconded by Mr. Beach and passed unani-
mously.
Mr. Brown*s request at January 25 meeting that water and sewer lines be extended
to his property at 2nd Ave. and 3rd Street SWwas discussed with Mr. Hohl. As a
result of his study, with thought of fire protection in this area, he estimated
a price of $2000.00 - $2300.00 would cover the cost of 350 ft. of water line and
i hydrant. Mr. Brown to be contacted regarding a sewer line to his property.
Also discussed was installation of a fire hydrant on 1st Ave. SW across from fire
station. Mr. McFadden made a motion a water~line be installed to Mr. Brown's
property and a hydrant be placed in the vicinity of 2nd Ave. and 3rd St. SW,
also a hydrant across from fire station. Motion was not seconded. Mr. Swift
made a motion the same as Mr. McFadden,s motion but not to include I hydrant
across from fire station. Motion seconded byMr. Hinshaw and passed 4-1 with
Mr. McFadden voting Nay.
Some of the street problems, such as Mohawk Road from Range Line Road to
Keystone, First Ave. NW, Haverstick Road, First Ave. NE, and Auman addition
streets were discussed. Mr. Hohl requested additional time for further study
and to try and set up a priority list.
Mr. Hinshaw made a motion the Water and Sewer companies purchase an electronic
computer at a cost not to exceed $200.00. Mr. Swift seconded the motion and it
was passed 4-1. Mr. McFadden voted Nay.
Meeting was adjourned at lO:15 p.m.
Owe~ S. Kern, President eT ~oard