Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Carmel public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in water utilities with low priority
Water softening program
Board member Potasnik asked how the salt purchase works with residential softening; the city pre-softens all water to 8–10 grains hardness, and homeowners soften further if desired.
West ground storage tank booster pump station
Two change orders totaling about $40,400 were on the agenda for the booster pump station at the city's west ground storage tank.
Duke Energy aerial service waivers
Duke Energy got waivers to keep adding aerial electric lines in areas already served overhead — a councilor questioned this given the city's push to bury utilities.