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MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, AUGUST 15, 2016 - 6:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS/CITY HALL/ONE CIVIC SQUARE
MEMBERS PRESENT
Council President Ronald E. Carter, Council Members Sue Finkam, Laura D. Campbell, H. Bruce
Kimball, Kevin D. Rider, Jeff Worrell, Carol Schleif. Clerk -Treasurer Christine Pauley, and Deputy Clerk
Jacob Quinn.
Councilor President Carter called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
INVOCATION
Councilor Campbell pronounced the invocation.
Councilor Campbell led the Pledge of Allegiance.
RECOGNITION OF CITY EMPLOYEES AND OUTSTANDING CITIZENS
There were none.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilor Rider made a motion to approve minutes from the August 1, 2016 Regular Meeting. Councilor
Schleif seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Carter called for the vote.
Minutes were approved 7-0.
RECOGNITION OF PERSONS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL
There were none.
COUNCIL, MAYORAL AND CLERK -TREASURER COMMENTS/OBSERVATIONS
Councilor Worrell recognized former City Councilor Bob Battreall in the crowd. Additionally, he
mentioned that Carmel was nominated for the most beautiful roundabout on the planet.
Councilor Finkam reminded everyone of Porch Fest on September 18, 2016.
Councilor President Carter thanked Bob Battreall for his service.
Clerk -Treasurer Pauley reminded citizens that her office offers free notary services.
ACTION ON MAYORAL VETOES
There were none.
CLAIMS
Councilor Schleif made a motion to approve Payroll in the amount of $1,633,578.16. Councilor Campbell
seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Carter called for the vote. Payroll was
approved 7-0.
Councilor Schleif made a motion to approve General Claims in the amount of $3,655,461.76. Councilor
Finkam seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Carter called for the vote. Claims
were approved 7-0.
Councilor Schleif made a motion to approve Retirement in the amount of $92,515.72. Councilor Worrell
seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Carter called for the vote. Retirement was
approved 7-0.
Councilor Schleif made a motion to acknowledge Wire Transfers in the amount of $7,635,677.73.
Councilor Finkam seconded.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilor Finkam announced that the Finance, Utilities and Rules Committee had met to discuss
Ordinance D-2304-16 and that it would remain in committee.
Council Rider announced that the Land Use and Special Studies Committee had met to discuss Z-613-16
and that the report would be given when the item appears on the agenda.
OTHER REPORTS
Corrie Meyer gave the monthly report for the Carmel Redevelopment Commission.
OLD BUSINESS
Councilor President Carter announced the Fifth ReadinE of Ordinance Z-613-16; An Ordinance of the
Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending a Variety of Development Standards for
Fences, Accessory Buildings, Permitted Uses and Bicycle Parking in the Carmel Zoning Ordinance.
Councilor Rider reported that this is returning from the Land Use and Special Studies Committee with a
positive 3-0 recommendation and proposed amendments. Adrienne Keeling, Department of Community
Services, presented the proposed changes to Council. There was brief Council discussion. Councilor
Rider made a motion to amend Ordinance Z-613-16 by inserting VERSION B in whole. Councilor
Schleif seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Carter called for the vote. The
motion passed 7-0. Councilor Rider made a motion to approve Ordinance Z-613-16 As Amended.
Councilor Schleif seconded. There was extensive council discussion. Council President Carter called for
the vote. Ordinance Z-613-16 As Amended was approved 7-0.
Councilor President Carter announced the Third ReadinE of Ordinance D-2304-16; An Ordinance of the
Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Adding Section 8-42 to Chapter 8, Article 4 of the
Carmel City Code; Sponsor(s): Councilor(s) Schleif, Finkam, Rider, Worrell and Campbell. Remains in
the Finance, Utilities and Rules Committee. This item was not discussed.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were none.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilor President Carter announced the First Reading of Ordinance D-2307-16; An Ordinance of the
Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Adding Section 6-70 to Chapter 6, Article 4 of the
Carmel City Code. Councilor Worrell made a motion to introduce. Councilor Finkam seconded.
Councilor Worrell introduced the item to Council. Councilor Finkam made a motion to suspend the rules
in order to act on the item this evening. Councilor Schleif seconded. There was extensive Council
discussion. Council President Carter called for the vote. The motion passed 7-0. Mayor Brainard
addressed the Council regarding the necessity for the ordinance. Doug Haney, Corporation Counsel,
addressed questions from Council. Councilor Finkam made a motion to approve Ordinance D-2307-16.
Councilor Schleif seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Carter called for the
vote. Ordinance D-2307-16 was approved 7-0.
Councilor President Carter announced the First Reading of Ordinance D-2317-16; An Ordinance of the
Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 4, Article 1, Division 4 of the
Carmel City Code. Councilor Finkam made a motion to introduce. Councilor Schleif seconded. Jon
Oberlander, Senior Assistant City Attorney, presented the item to Council. Council President Carter
referred Ordinance D-2317-16 to the Finance, Utilities and Rules Committee.
Councilor President Carter announced the First Reading of Ordinance D-2318-16; An Ordinance of the
Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Adding Section 6-69 to Chapter 6, Article 4 of the
Carmel City Code. Councilor Rider made a motion to introduce. Councilor Schleif seconded. Councilor
Finkam presented the item to Council. There was extensive Council discussion. Councilor Schleif made a
motion to suspend the rules in order to act on the item this evening. Councilor Rider seconded. There was
extensive Council discussion. Council President Carter called for the vote. The motion passed 7-0.
Councilor Finkam made a motion to approve Ordinance D-2318-16. Councilor Schleif seconded. There
was extensive Council discussion. Jon Oberlander addressed Council questions. Council President Carter
called for the vote. Ordinance D-2318-16 was approved 7-0.
Councilor President Carter announced the First Reading of Ordinance D-2308-16; An Ordinance of the
Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending City Code Chapter 8, Article 3, Section 8-24.
Councilor Finkam made a motion to introduce. Councilor Rider seconded. Doug Haney addressed
Council regarding this ordinance and all of the subsequent traffic ordinances on the agenda. Councilor
Finkam made a motion to suspend the rules in order to act on the item this evening. Councilor Schleif
seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Carter called for the vote. The motion
passed 7-0. Councilor Schleif made a motion to approve Ordinance D-2308-16. Councilor Finkam
seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Carter called for the vote. Ordinance D-
2308-16 was approved 7-0.
Councilor President Carter announced the First Reading of Ordinance D-2309-16; An Ordinance of the
Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending City Code Chapter 8, Article 3, Section 8-23.
Councilor Rider made a motion to introduce. Councilor Finkam seconded. Councilor Finkam introduced
the item. Councilor Schleif made a motion to suspend the rules in order to act on the item this evening.
Councilor Rider seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Carter called for the vote.
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The motion passed 7-0. Councilor Schleif made a motion to approve Ordinance D-2309-16. Councilor
Rider seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Carter called for the vote.
Ordinance D-2309-16 was approved 7-0.
Councilor President Carter announced the First Reading of Ordinance D-2310-16; An Ordinance of the
Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending City Code Chapter 8, Article 3, Section 8-22.
Councilor Rider made a motion to introduce. Councilor Schleif seconded. Councilor Rider made a motion
to suspend the rules in order to act on the item this evening. Councilor Finkam seconded. There was brief
council discussion. Council President Carter called for the vote. The motion passed 7-0. Councilor Schleif
made a motion to approve Ordinance D-2310-16. Councilor Finkam seconded. There was no Council
discussion. Council President Carter called for the vote. Ordinance D-2310-16 was approved 7-0.
Councilor President Carter announced the First Reading of Ordinance D-2311-16; An Ordinance of the
Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending City Code Chapter 8, Article 3, Section 8-21.
Councilor Finkam made a motion to introduce. Councilor Schleif seconded. Councilor Schleif made a
motion to suspend the rules in order to act on the item this evening. Councilor Finkam seconded. There
was no Council discussion. Council President Carter called for the vote. The motion passed 7-0.
Councilor Finkam made a motion to approve Ordinance D-2311-16. Councilor Rider seconded. There
was brief Council discussion. Council President Carter called for the vote. Ordinance D-2311-16 was
approved 7-0.
Councilor President Carter announced the First Reading of Ordinance D-2312-16; An Ordinance of the
Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending City Code Chapter 8, Article 3, Section 8-20.
Councilor Rider made a motion to introduce. Councilor Finkam seconded. Councilor Rider made a
motion to suspend the rules in order to act on the item this evening. Councilor Finkam seconded. There
was no Council discussion. Council President Carter called for the vote. The motion passed 7-0.
Councilor Rider made a motion to approve Ordinance D-2312-16. Councilor Finkam seconded. There
was brief Council discussion. Council President Carter called for the vote. Ordinance D-2312-16 was
approved 7-0.
Councilor President Carter announced the First Reading of Ordinance D-2313-16; An Ordinance of the
Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending City Code Chapter 8, Article 3, Section 8-19.
Councilor Rider made a motion to introduce. Councilor Finkam seconded. Councilor Rider made a
motion to suspend the rules in order to act on the item this evening. Councilor Schleif seconded. There
was no Council discussion. Council President Carter called for the vote. The motion passed 7-0.
Councilor Finkam made a motion to approve Ordinance D-2313-16. Councilor Schleif seconded. There
was no Council discussion. Council President Carter called for the vote. Ordinance D-2313-16 was
approved 7-0.
Councilor President Carter announced the First Reading of Ordinance D-2314-16; An Ordinance of the
Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending City Code Chapter 8, Article 3, Section 8-18.
Councilor Rider made a motion to introduce. Councilor Worrell seconded. Councilor Rider made a
motion to suspend the rules in order to act on the item this evening. Councilor Worrell seconded. There
was no Council discussion. Council President Carter called for the vote. The motion passed 7-0.
Councilor Rider made a motion to approve Ordinance D-2314-16. Councilor Schleif seconded. There was
no Council discussion. Council President Carter called for the vote. Ordinance D-2314-16 was approved
7-0.
Councilor President Carter announced the First Reading of Ordinance D-2315-16; An Ordinance of the
Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending City Code 8-30, and Schedule A, Stop and
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Yield Signs as Codified in City Code Section 8-120. Councilor Finkam made a motion to introduce.
Councilor Rider seconded. Councilor Finkam introduced the item to Council. Councilor Finkam made a
motion to suspend the rules in order to act on the item this evening. Councilor Rider seconded. There was
brief Council discussion. Council President Carter called for the vote. The motion passed 7-0. Councilor
Rider made a motion to approve Ordinance D-2315-16. Councilor Schleif seconded. There was no
Council discussion. Council President Carter called for the vote. Ordinance D-2315-16 was approved 7-
0.
Councilor President Carter announced the First Reading of Ordinance D-2316-16; An Ordinance of the
Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Schedule B as Codified in City Code Section
8-121. Councilor Finkam made a motion to introduce. Councilor Schleif seconded. Councilor Finkam
made a motion to suspend the rules in order to act on the item this evening. Councilor Schleif seconded.
There was no Council discussion. Council President Carter called for the vote. The motion passed 7-0.
There was brief Council discussion. Councilor Rider made a motion to approve Ordinance D-2316-16.
Councilor Schleif seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Carter called for the
vote. Ordinance D-2316-16 was approved 7-0.
OTHER BUSINESS
Councilor Finkam reported that the Finance, Utilties and Rules Committee would be meeting with two of
the companies.
a. Property Abatements/Compliance with Statement of Benefits — Deadline was May
11,2111:
1. Allegient, LLC
2. Baldwin & Lyons, Inc.
3. Belden, Inc.
4. Capital Bank and Trust Co.
5. Dealer Services Corporation
6. Flywheel Healthcare, LLC
7. GEMMS, Inc.
8. KAR Auction Services, Inc.
9. Meridian Medical Partners, LLC
10. Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator (MISO)
11. The Capital Group Companies
ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were none.
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Councilor Schleif made a motion to acknowledge add-on items D -L under New Business. Councilor
Rider seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Carter called for the vote. The
motion to acknowledge add-on items was approved 7-0
EXECUTION OF DOCUMENT
ADJOURNMENT
Council President Carter adjourned the meeting at 7:29 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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S. Pauli , Clerk
08/15/16 CC Meeting Minutes
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