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Home My WebLink About03-16-2015 (++y fofF//C/4R;"-S. City of Carmel N°c°�m+' �.iiiiafJA�Jj Office the COMMON COUNCIL Clerk-Treasurer MEETING AGENDA MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2015 — 6:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS/CITY HALL/ONE CIVIC SQUARE MEETING CALLED TO ORDER 1. INVOCATION 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. RECOGNITION OF CITY EMPLOYEES AND OUTSTANDING CITIZENS Presentation by John McGovern, President of the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. March 2, 2015 Regular Meeting 5. RECOGNITION OF PERSONS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL 6. COUNCIL, MAYORAL AND CLERK-TREASURER COMMENTS/OBSERVATIONS 7. ACTION ON MAYORAL VETOES 8. CLAIMS a. Payroll - $1,473,622.76 b. General Claims - $2,224,995.75 c. Retirement d. Wire Transfers: Month of February, 2015 - $837,925.99 9. COMMITTEE REPORTS a. Finance, Administration and Rules Committee b. Land Use, Annexation and Economic Development Committee c. Parks, Recreation and Arts Committee d. Utilities, Transportation and Public Safety Committee e. Report from the Carmel Redevelopment Commission ONE CIVIC SQUARE CARMEL,INDIANA 46032 317/571-2414 1 10. OLD BUSINESS a. Seventh Reading of Ordinance D-2190-14; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Carmel City Code Section 8-120 (Specific Locations of Stop & Yield Intersections Designated) and its "Schedule A; Sponsor(s): Councilor(s) Finkam, Carter and Rider. Remains in the Utilities, Transportation and Public Safety Committee (4/2/15). b. Seventh Reading of Ordinance D-2198-14; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Adding Chapter 2, Article 5, Section 2-188 (Historic Preservation for the City of Carmel) (b)(9)to the Carmel City Code; Sponsor(s): Councilor(s) Carter and Finkam. Remains in the Finance, Administration and Rules Committee (3/19/15). c. Seventh Reading of Ordinance D-2199-14; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 3, Article 1, Division II, Section 3-18 (Order of Business) of the Carmel City Code; Sponsor(s): Councilor(s) Carter and Finkam. Remains in the Finance, Administration and Rules Committee (3/19/15). d. Third Reading of Ordinance D-2204-15; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Cannel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 2, Article 3,Division II, Section 2-58 (Tuition Reimbursement) of the Cannel City Code; Sponsor(s): Councilor(s)Finkam, Snyder and Carter. e. Third Reading of Ordinance D-2205-15; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Ordinance D-2185-14 (2015 City Employee Salaries); Sponsor(s): Councilor(s)Finkam, Snyder and Carter. f. Third Reading of Ordinance D-2206-15; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Cannel, Indiana, Amending Ordinance D-2175-14 (Edward Rose Development; Adding the design and construction of a Private Pedestrian Parkway to the list of Projects); Sponsor(s): Councilor(s)Rider and Snyder. Remains in the Finance, Administration and Rules Committee (3/19/15). g. Resolution CC-03-16-15-01 (Formerly Resolution CC-02-02-15-02); A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Cannel, Indiana,Disbursing Arts Fund Monies ($698,050); Sponsor(s): Councilor(s) Carter, Finkam,Rider, Snyder, Schleif, Sharp and S eidensticker. h. Resolution CC-03-16-15-02 (Formerly Resolution CC-02-02-15-03); A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Cannel, Indiana, Supporting the Construction and Operation of a Hamilton County Public Safety Training Facility($40,000); Sponsor(s): Councilor(s)Finkam, Carter,Rider, Schleif and Snyder. i. Resolution CC-03-16-15-03 (Formerly Resolution CC-02-02-15-05 As Amended); A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending the Contract with the Cannel Firefighters Association(Local 4444); Sponsor(s): Councilor(s) Carter and Finkam. 2 11. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Third Reading of Ordinance Z-600-15; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Cannel, Indiana, Rezoning 0.33 Acres in the Old Town Cannel Arts &Design District, Consisting of Two Recorded Lots; 321 W. Main Street(Lot 1), and 0 W. Main Street(Lot 2), from R-2 Residential District Classification in the Old Town Overlay District-Character Subarea to B-5 Business District Classification; Sponsor(s): Councilor(s) Finkam, Rider, Seidensticker and Snyder. Remains in the Land Use, Annexation and Economic Development Committee (3/18/15). 12. NEW BUSINESS a. Resolution CC-03-16-15-04; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Cannel, Indiana, Regarding the Approval of Sale of Real Property(.908 acres located at 3rd/4`h Avenue SW by the City of Carmel Redevelopment Commission; Sponsor(s): Councilor(s) Snyder,Rider and Finkam. 13. OTHER BUSINESS 14. ANNOUNCEMENTS 15. EXECUTION OF DOCUMENT 16. ADJOURNMENT 03%16i(S CC Meeting Agenda 3 COMMON COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2015 - 6:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS/CITY HALL/ONE CIVIC SQUARE MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor James Brainard, Council President Richard L. Sharp, Council Members Sue Finkam, Carol Schleif, W. Eric Seidensticker, Luci Snyder,Ronald E. Carter, Kevin D. Rider and Deputy Clerk Lois Craig. Clerk-Treasurer Diana L. Cordray was not in attendance. Mayor Brainard called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Pastor Jerry Zehr, Carmel Christian Church,pronounced the Invocation. Mayor Brainard led the Pledge of Allegiance. RECOGNITION OF CITY EMPLOYEES AND OUTSTANDING CITIZENS: Michael Klitzing, Assistant Director, Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation, read a proclamation/executive order from Indiana Governor Mike Pence, declaring Monday, March 16, 2015 as Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation day in the State of Indiana. Michael introduced John McGovern, former President of the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration. Mr. McGovern addressed the Council and presented the National Gold Medal Award for Excellence plaque to the City of Carmel. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilor Seidensticker made a motion to approve minutes from the March 2, 2015 Regular Meeting. Councilor Schleif seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Sharp called for the vote. Minutes were approved 7-0. RECOGNITION OF PERSONS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL: The following individuals addressed the Council in opposition to Ordinance Z-600-15 (rezoning 0.33 acres in the Old town Carmel Arts &Design District; from R-2 to B-5): Kelly Basket Charlie Demler Bruce Heidi Beth Meyers • Rick McKinney addressed the Council opposed to Resolution CC-03-16-15-02 (Hamilton County Public Safety Training Center). 1 COUNCIL, MAYORAL AND CLERK-TREASURER COMMENTS/OBSERVATIONS: Councilor Seidensticker congratulated the Carmel High School Accents and Ambassadors for their Grand Champion award this past weekend. Councilor Seidensticker also congratulated the Carmel High School Hockey Club (Gold Team) for winning the Indiana State High School Hockey Association tournament. Councilor Seidensticker addressed Mr. Ford. Councilor Snyder addressed the Council regarding the Hamilton County Humane Society. Councilor Carter addressed Kelly Basket. Councilor Schleif addressed the Council regarding Ordinance Z-600-15. Council President Sharp reminded the Council and citizens that the Council Meeting scheduled for Monday, April 6, 2015 will be cancelled. Cannel Clay Schools will be on Spring break the week of April 6th. A Special Meeting will be scheduled for Claims approval. Council President Sharp addressed the Council regarding Ordinance Z-600-15. ACTION ON MAYORAL VETOES: There were none. CLAIMS: Councilor Seidensticker made a motion to approve payroll in the amount of$1,473,622.76 and claims in the amount of$2,224,995.75. Councilor Schleif seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Sharp called for the vote. Payroll and Claims were approved 7-0. Wire Transfers: Month of February, 2015. Councilor Snyder made a motion to acknowledge wire transfers in the amount of$837,925.99. Councilor Seidensticker seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Sharp called for the vote. Wire Transfers were acknowledged 7-0. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Councilor Snyder reported that the Finance, Administration and Rules Committee had met and discussed Ordinance D-2198-14, Ordinance D-2199-14, Ordinance D-2204-15, Resolution CC-02-02-15-02, Resolution CC-02-02-15-03 and Resolution CC-02-02-15-05. The committee report will be given when the items appear on the agenda. Councilor Seidensticker reported that the Land Use, Annexation and Economic Development Committee had not met. Councilor Rider reported that the Parks,Recreation and Arts Committee had not met. Councilor Finkam reported that the Utilities, Transportation and Public Safety Committee had not met. Report from the Carmel Redevelopment Commission. Corrie Meyer, Executive Director, Carmel Redevelopment Commission, was available for questions of the Council regarding the 2015 budget of the Cannel Redevelopment Commission. There was brief Council discussion. 2 OLD BUSINESS Council President Sharp announced the Seventh Reading of Ordinance D-2190-14; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Carmel City Code Section 8-120 (Specific Locations of Stop & Yield Intersections Designated) and its "Schedule A; Sponsor(s): Councilor(s) Finkam, Carter and Rider. Remains in the Utilities, Transportation and Public Safety Committee (4/2/15). This item was not discussed. Council President Sharp announced the Seventh Reading of Ordinance D-2198-14; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Adding Chapter 2, Article 5, Section 2-188 (Historic Preservation for the City of Carmel) (b)(9) to the Carmel City Code; Sponsor(s): Councilor(s) Carter and Finkam. Remains in the Finance, Administration and Rules Committee. This item was not discussed. Council President Sharp announced the Seventh Reading of Ordinance D-2199-14; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 3, Article 1,Division II, Section 3-18 (Order of Business) of the Carmel City Code; Sponsor(s): Councilor(s) Carter and Finkam. Remains in the Finance, Administration and Rules Committee. This item was not discussed. Council President Sharp announced the Third Reading of Ordinance D-2204-15; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 2, Article 3,Division II, Section 2-58 (Tuition Reimbursement) of the Carmel City Code. Councilor Snyder presented the Finance, Administration and Rules Committee report to the Council. This item was returned to the Council with a 4-0 favorable recommendation. There was brief Council discussion. Councilor Finkam made a motion to approve Ordinance D-2204-15. Councilor Schleif seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Sharp called for the vote. Ordinance D-2204-15 was adopted 7-0. Council President Sharp announced the Third Reading of Ordinance D-2205-15; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Ordinance D-2185-14 (2015 City Employee Salaries). Councilor Snyder presented the Finance, Administration and Rules Committee report to the Council. This item was returned to the Council with a 4-0 favorable recommendation. Councilor Rider made a motion to approve Ordinance D-2205-15. Councilor Carter seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Sharp called for the vote. Ordinance D-2205-15 was adopted 7-0. Council President Sharp announced the Third Reading of Ordinance D-2206-15; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Ordinance D-2175-14 (Edward Rose Development;Adding the design and construction of a Private Pedestrian Parkway to the list of Projects); Sponsor(s): Councilor(s) Rider and Snyder. Remains in the Finance, Administration and Rules Committee. This item was not discussed. Council President Sharp announced Resolution CC-03-16-15-01 (Formerly Resolution CC-02-02-15- 02 ; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Disbursing Arts Fund Monies ($698,050). Councilor Snyder presented the Finance, Administration and Rules Committee report to the Council. This item was returned to the Council with a 4-0 favorable recommendation. Councilor Snyder made a motion to approve Resolution CC-03-16-15-01. Councilor Rider seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Sharp called for the vote. Resolution CC-03-16-15-01 was adopted 7-0. 3 Council President Sharp announced Resolution CC-03-16-15-02 (Formerly Resolution CC-02-02-15- 03 A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Supporting the Construction and Operation of a Hamilton County Public Safety Training Facility($40,000). Councilor Snyder presented the Finance, Administration and Rules Committee report to the Council. This item was returned to the Council with a 4-0 favorable recommendation. Councilor Snyder read into the record a memo from Westfield Mayor Andy Cook. There was brief Council discussion. Councilor Seidensticker made a motion to amend Resolution CC-03-16-15-02; line 32 change$40,000 to $20,000 and add the following verbiage: together with $20,000 from the Township as additional payment to the existing fire contract . . . There was brief Council discussion. Councilor Schleif seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Sharp called for the vote. The motion to amend Resolution CC-03-16-15-02 Failed 3-4 (Councilors Finkam, Snyder, Carter and Rider opposed). Councilor Rider made a motion to approve Resolution CC-03-16-15-02. Councilor Finkam seconded. Councilor Seidensticker referred to Sean Sutton, Cannel Fire Department, to address the Council. Council President Sharp referred to Doug Callahan, Township Trustee, to address the Council. Councilor Seidensticker referred to Chief Tim Green, Cannel Police Department, to address the Council. There was brief Council discussion. Council President Sharp called for the question. Resolution CC-03-16-15-02 was adopted 7-0. Council President Sharp announced Resolution CC-03-16-15-03 (Formerly Resolution CC-02-02-15- 05 As Amended); A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Cannel, Indiana, Amending the Contract with the Carmel Firefighters Association (Local 4444). Councilor Snyder presented the Finance, Administration and Rules Committee report to the Council. This item was returned to the Council with a 4-0 favorable recommendation. Councilor Seidensticker made a motion to approve Resolution CC-03-16-15-03. Councilor Rider seconded. Councilor Finkam made a motion to amend Resolution CC-03-16-15-03 by striking the verbiage on line 471; The master first class pay will be grade 11 step 6 + ($2100). Councilor Snyder seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Sharp called for the vote. The motion to amend was approved 7-0. Councilor Rider made a motion to approve Resolution CC-03-16-15-03 As Amended. Councilor Seidensticker seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Sharp called for the vote. Resolution CC-03-16-15-03 As Amended was adopted 7-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS Council President Sharp announced the Third Reading of Ordinance Z-600-15; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Cannel, Indiana, Rezoning 0.33 Acres in the Old Town Carmel Arts & Design District, Consisting of Two Recorded Lots; 321 W. Main Street (Lot 1), and 0 W. Main Street (Lot 2), from R-2 Residential District Classification in the Old Town Overlay District-Character Subarea to B-5 Business District Classification. Council President opened the Public Hearing at 8:01 p.m. Soon Ardalan, Petitioner, addressed the Council. Dave Coots, Attorney,representing Mrs. Endress, addressed the Council in opposition to this item. Seeing no one else who wished to speak, Council President Sharp closed the Public Hearing at 8:14 p.m. Councilor Finkam made a motion to remove Ordinance Z-600-15 from the Land Use, Annexation and Economic Development Committee and return Ordinance Z-600-15 to the Plan Commission. Councilor Rider seconded. Council President Sharp passed the gavel to Councilor Seidensticker to address the Council. There was brief Council discussion. Mayor Brainard addressed the Council. There was brief Council discussion. Councilor Finkam restated her motion to remove Ordinance Z-600-15 from the Land Use, Annexation and Economic Development Committee and return Ordinance Z-600-15 to the 4 Plan Commission. Councilor Rider seconded. Councilor Seidensticker referred to Ashley Ulbricht, Assistant City Attorney, to address the Council. There was brief Council discussion. Councilor Finkam made a motion to amend her previous motion to reference the document that came back from the Executive Committee of the Plan Commission(the Resolution). Councilor Rider seconded. Councilor Seidensticker Tabled this item to allow the Clerk-Treasurer's office to produce Plan Commission Resolution No. EC-15-1 for the Council to property move into business. Council President Sharp reclaimed the gavel from Councilor Seidensticker. NEW BUSINESS Council President Sharp announced Resolution CC-03-16-15-04; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Regarding the Approval of Sale of Real Property(.908 acres located at 3rd `h /4 Avenue SW by the City of Cannel Redevelopment Commission. Councilor Rider made a motion to move this item into business. Councilor Carter seconded. Councilor Rider presented this item to the Council and referred to Corrie Meyer, Executive Director, Carmel Redevelopment Commission, to address the Council. There was no Council discussion. Councilor Seidensticker made a motion to approve Resolution CC-03-16-15-04. Councilor Schleif seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Sharp called for the vote. Resolution CC-03-16-15-04 was adopted 7-0. Council President Sharp returned to Ordinance Z-600-15 for consideration. Council President Sharp passed the gavel to Councilor Seidensticker. Councilor Seidensticker read into the record Plan Commission Resolution No. EC-15-1. Councilor Finkam restated her motion. Councilor Rider withdrew his second. Councilor Finkam made a motion that Resolution No. EC-15-1 we return said Ordinance Z-600-15 to the Plan Commission in order that a proper public hearing may be held by the Plan Commission before the Council undertakes its consideration of said Ordinance Z-600-15. Councilor Rider seconded. Councilor Seidensticker removed Ordinance Z-600-15 from the Land Use, Annexation and Economic Development Committee and called for the vote. Plan Commission Resolution No. EC-15-1 was adopted 6-1 (Councilor Sharp opposed). Council President Sharp reclaimed the gavel from Councilor Seidensticker. OTHER BUSINESS There was none. ANNOUNCEMENTS There were none. EXECUTION OF DOCUMENT ADJOURNMENT Mayor Brainard adjourned the meeting at 8:38 p.m. 5 Respectfully submitted, Iilt :'-k-) 1 Clerk-Treasurer Diana L. Cordray, '(C Approved, James Brainard,Mayor ATTEST: Diana fie,:ik r dray, IAMC, Clerk-Treasurer I 1 I 1 03/16/15 CC Meeting Minutes 6