BOT 1954 (03-16 thru 04-06)Mr.Zinsmeister further explained that the Town of Carmel would have to
maintain any such water lines, service the meters, bill and collect the
water revsnues.
Mr.~4~ explained some of the legal requirements of such a set-up.
The President stated that if water was furnished to the Auto, ann Addition,
others ~ould want water also,and the supply of water might easily be
exhausted. The matter was discussed pro and con.
The President presented '-~nd explained a proposed contract with the
J.W.Jones Co. o~ Beech Grove, Indiana, for supply of chlorine, showing a
savings of abou~ one-third of cost, a~fter a certain point of pu~~
was reached. It was moved by Mr. Zinsmeister, seconded by Mt. Buckles^that
the contract be signed.
Mt. Buckles explained that the dumping g~ound at Noblesville was closed
to certain hauling, and that another place should be located for
lef~ in abeyance.
dumping refuse. This matter was
It was agreed to call a special meeting of the Board~or~h I6th, at 7
There..~ being~ no further~ business, the meeting adJou~~~/~
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P~esid~nt
March I6th, I954.
A special meeting was called to order at 7 P.M.,with all members
present. Mt. Clyde Williams and Mr.Plautz, en~ineers who have made a survey
of the Carmel Water system, were present, and emplained their report, a copy
of which is in the Town files;together with a new map or plan of their
recommendations.
Mr.Plautz explained that the eight inch mains shown as extendiAg south on the
new map, would be necessary to provide for any possible new additions in that
direction.
Their recommendations show a ~5% increase in the minimum water rat~ The
Board members agreed that this should be raised to 50%.
The engineers and the Board members agreed on a form letter to be sent to
the water consumers. This letter to be prepared by the engineers ,together
with a r~turn card for voting on the new water proposition.
The prices ouoted include the replacement of streets, andwhere mains are change~
from front ~o rear, or visa versa, the water service would be taken to the
peoples' houses. It was also explained that part of the contingent
fund, as shov~ in the proposed costs, could be used for new water meters and
parts. It wa~ pointed out that meter deposits and tap fees could be raised
by ordinance;also any other rule, such as one meter per residence or
apartment.
In reply to suggested use of local drilling and building contractors, it was
pointed out that due to their location, their bids should be more favorable.
The job will require three contractors, i.e. one each for the well, the
treatment plant and the Mains. The buildings can be of brick or concrete
blocks.
Mr.Plautz reported that the State Board of Health would require the removal
of any privy or sewers within I50 feet of the well site. It was explained
that a well house could be eliminated if desired, by putting"all weather'"
heads on the pumps.
It was agreed that the people should be told that it is imperative that a
great deal of work must be done to put the present plant in good condition,
and that the water rates must be raised. In addition to this necessary
expenditure, I~on Removal could be installed for a given sum;also that
water softening in addition ,for a further sum.
The required ordinances will be drawn up by the engineers.
It was agreed that the engineers' report was very good and covered the
local conditions thoroughly.
Mr. Zinsmeister explained that the Auman addition on the South East, will
install a water s~stem - mains and meters - and turn it over to the Town, if
water can be furnished there.
It was decided to call a special meeting for March 3Oth, I954, to take up the
Auman Addition further with Mr.Walter.
A resolution was proposed by Mr.Thornberry, secended by Mr.~uckles, to
address a letter to the Sheriff of H~nilton County informing him that if it
is his desire to make a change in Deputy Sheriff for the Carmel district, th~
Board would offer no objection.
There being no further business, the meeting adJourne ~
President -
Clerk.
March 30, I954.
A special meeting was called to order at 7.P.M. with all members present.
Mr. Lancaster was present with a water ce~ection problem. It was decided that
if the evader requested he could have one or more meters for several
apartments, if he paid the water bill himself.~'~°~e~ ~ee/o~o ~ ~ ~
Mt.Walter and Mr.Auman were also present. In regard to supplying water to the
Auman addition;Mt.Walter e~olained that he would install all mains, fire-plugs
meters, and all that was required of easments, etc.;then turn all over to the
Town assuming entire expense and bring his mains to connect with the Town at
the Corporation Limit - or further to th~of the six inch Main on Road
#43I. Mr.Walter thinks there will be eighty-nine(89) consumers in the new
addition within this year.
In reply t~ a~reeing to come into the corporation, Mt.Walter stated he would
have to ha~e~al advice. Also, that he could wait until April IOth, for a
definite anwwer. By then the votes on the new water extensior~ould be
tallied. Hooking onto our present lines was discussed. Mr.Walter said he
would submit his plan and agreement for further study.
Sewage disposal was discussed. It was agreed to inviSe a State Pollution
Control Board expert to the next meeting, u~~-~/~
There being no further business the me~ting adJo
· Pre~den~ ' Clerk /
April 6, I954.
The regular meeting of the Town Board was called to order at 7 P.M. with
all members present. Previous minutes were read and approved. Y~e ~ ~
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