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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-07-17 CC Meeting' COMMON COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, AUGUST 7, 2017 - 6:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS/CITY HALL/ONE CIVIC SQUARE MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Council President Sue Finkam; Council Members: Kevin D. Rider, Ronald E. Carter, Anthony Green, Jeff Worrell and Deputy Clerk Jacob Quinn were present. Council Members Laura Campbell and H. Bruce Kimball were not present Council President Finkam called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. INVOCATION Pastor Stuart Lawrence, Fellowship in Christ, delivered the Invocation. Councilor Rider led the Pledge of Allegiance. RECOGNITION OF CITY EMPLOYEES AND OUTSTANDING CITIZENS There were none. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilor Rider moved to approve minutes from the July 17, 2017 Regular Meeting. Councilor Worrell seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Finkam called for the vote. Minutes were approved 5-0. RECOGNITION OF PERSONS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL Ken Eaton spoke in opposition to the proposed Carousel in Carmel (D-2369-17). Jennifer Tenbarge spoke in opposition to the bond proposals (D-2369-17 and D-2370-17). Henry Mestetsky spoke in favor of the proposed Hotel and Carousel (D-2369-17). Mark Crevonis spoke in opposition to the bond proposals (D-2369-17 and D-2370-17). Tim Hannon spoke in opposition of the proposed Hotel and Carousel (D-2369-17). Ila Badger asked Council a series of question regarding costs associated with the proposed Carousel. Ed Shaughnessy spoke in opposition of the proposed Hotel and Carousel (D-2369-17). James Arthur spoke in favor of passing a golf cart ordinance in Carmel (D-2304-16). Tony LaMear spoke in opposition of the proposed Hotel and Carousel (D-2369-17). Beth Johnson spoke in opposition to Carmel taking on more debt. COUNCIL AND MAYORAL COMMENTS/OBSERVATIONS Councilor Rider announced that the Finance Committee would be meeting on the 15'' of August. Councilor Carter recognized Ila Badger in the audience. Councilor Finkam commented to Ila Badger that they could in fact amend out certain projects in the ordinance. ACTION ON MAYORAL VETOES There were none. CLAIMS Councilor Rider moved to approve Payroll in the amounts of $1,656,740.78. Councilor Carter seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Finkam called for the vote. Payroll was approved 5- 0. Councilor Rider moved to approve General Claims in the amount of $3,862,900.83. Councilor Worrell seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Finkam called for the vote. Claims were approved 5-0. Councilor Rider moved to approve Retirement in the amount of $94,494.65. Councilor Carter seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Finkam called for the vote. Retirement was approved 5-0. COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilor Rider announced that the Finance, Utilities and Rules Committee had not met. Councilor Green announced that the Land Use and Special Studies Committee had met and the committee report would be given when the item appears on the agenda. OTHER REPORTS Items were tabled until the following meeting. OLD BUSINESS Council President Finkam announced the Eighth Reading 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. TABLED. Councilor Rider moved to remove the item from the table. Councilor Worrell seconded. Ashley Ulbricht, Assistant City Attorney, presented to Council on an opinion from the 2 Attorney General on golf cart legislation and Carmel's interpretation. There was extensive Council discussion. Douglas Haney, Corporation Counsel, addressed Council. Jeff Carter, Carmel resident, .presented to Council on findings after studying the topic of golf carts extensively. Council President Finkam referred the item to the Finance, Utilities and Rules Committee. Council President Finkam announced the Sixth Reading of Ordinance Z-622-17; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending a Variety of Procedures for the Carmel Plan Commission and Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals in the Carmel Zoning Ordinance. Councilor Green announced that this item is returning from the Land Use and Special Studies Committee with a positive 3- 0 recommendation and proposed amendments. Councilor Rider moved to amend Ordinance Z-622-17 by inserting Version B in whole. Councilor Worrell seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Finkam called for the vote. The motion to amend was approved 5-0. Councilor Rider moved to approve Ordinance Z-622-17 as amended. Councilor Carter seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Finkam called for the vote. Ordinance Z-622-17 As Amended was approved 5-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS Council President Finkam announced the Second Reading of Ordinance D-2369-17; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving Certain Carmel Redevelopment Authority Lease Rental Bonds, Approving One or, More Lease Agreements Between the Carmel Redevelopment Authority and the Carmel Redevelopment Commission, Pledging Local Option Income Tax Revenues of the City to Pay Certain Obligations, and Taking Other Actions Related Thereto; Remains in the Finance, Utilities and Rules Committee. Councilor Finkam announced that the item remains in committee but that the public hearings and presentation would take place. Arlan Ettinger, Guernsey's Auction House, presented on the proposed carousel contained in Ordinance D- 2369-17. Councilor Carter asked a series of questions associated with the cost of the project. Mayor Brainard addressed Council estimating the cost of the Carousel purchase price at $2.6M. There was extensive Council discussion. Paul Coury, Coury Hospitality, presented on the proposed hotel contained in Ordinance D-2369-17. There was extensive Council discussion. Mayor Brainard addressed Council. Council President Finkam opened the public hearing at 8:26 p.m. Karen Devansky addressed Council in opposition to the proposed Hotel in D-2369-17. Steve Kirsh addressed Council in support of the proposed Hotel and Carousel in D-2369-17. Eris Morris asked Council a series of question about the proposed Carousel and Hotel in D-2369-17. Scott McLaughlin asked Council to consider making the proposed Hotel a private venture as opposed to the City investing in the project. Jill Pilcher Reese addressed Council in opposition to the proposed Hotel and Carousel in D-2369-17 Denise Hannon asked Council why the Hotel and Carousel projects can't be put to a referendum. Seeing no one else who wished to address Council, Council President Finkam closed the public hearing at 8:38 p.m. Mayor Brainard addressed Council stating that Indiana Code only allows or requires for certain things to be put to a referendum. Councilor Carter addressed Council. Council President Finkam recessed the meeting at 8:43 p.m. 3 1 Council President Finkam reconvened the meeting at 8:56 p.m. Council President Finkam announced the Second Reading of Ordinance D-2370-17; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving Certain Carmel Redevelopment Authority Lease Rental Bonds, Approving One or More Lease Agreements Between the Carmel Redevelopment Authority and the Carmel Redevelopment Commission, Authorizing an Amendment to the Revenue Deposit Agreement Between the City and the Carmel Redevelopment Commission and Taking Other Actions Related Thereto. Council President Finkam opened the public hearing at 8:57 p.m. Seeing no one who wished to address Council, Council President Finkam closed the public hearing at 8:57:30 p.m. The item remains in committee. Council President Finkam announced the First Reading of Ordinance D-2375-17; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Authorizing and Approving an Additional Appropriation of Funds From the Operating Balances of the Cum Cap Sewer Fund and the Storm Water Management Fund. Councilor Rider moved to introduce the item into business. Councilor Worrell seconded. Councilor Rider presented the item to Council. Council President Finkam opened the public hearing at 8:59 p.m. Seeing no one who wished to address Council, Council President Finkam closed the public hearing at 8:59:30 p.m. Councilor Rider moved to suspend the rules and act on the item this evening. Councilor Worrell seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Finkam called for the vote. The motion was approved 5-0. Councilor Rider moved to approve Ordinance D-2375-17. Councilor Worrell seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Finkam called for the vote. Ordinance D- 2375-17 was approved 5-0. Council President Finkam announced the First Reading of Ordinance D-2376-17; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Authorizing and Approving an Additional Appropriation of Funds From the Operating Balance of the Rainy Day Fund. Councilor Rider moved to introduce the item into business. Councilor Carter seconded. Council President Finkam passed the gavel to Councilor Carter. Council President Finkam presented the item to Council. Mayor Brainard addressed Council. There was extensive Council discussion. Councilor Carter opened the public hearing at 9:06 p.m. Greg Feigh asked what had become of $8M that was spent several years ago to fix River Road. Seeing no one else who wished to address Council, Councilor Carter closed the public hearing at 9:08 p.m. Mayor Brainard addressed the question during the public hearing stating that a TIF had been approved for that area, but that money wasn't coming in as quickly as anticipated. He stated that the TIF would be paid back as the area is developed. Council President Finkam moved to suspend the rules and act on the item this evening. Councilor Rider seconded. There was brief Council discussion. Councilor Carter called for the vote. The motion was approved 5-0. Council President Finkam moved to approve Ordinance D-2376-17. Councilor Rider seconded. There was no Council discussion. Councilor Carter called for the vote. Ordinance D-2376-17 was approved 5-0 Council President Finkam regained the gavel. NEW BUSINESS 4 Council President Finkam announced Resolution CC -08-07-17-01; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving a Transfer of Funds in the 2017 Carmel Redevelopment Commission Budget. Councilor Rider moved to introduce the item into business. Councilor Worrell seconded. Councilor Worrell presented the item to Council. Councilor Rider moved to approve Resolution CC -08-07-17-01. Councilor Carter seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Finkam called for the vote. Resolution CC -08-07-17-01 was approved 5-0. Council President Finkam announced Resolution CC -08-07-17-02; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving a Transfer of Funds between the 2017 Carmel Common Council Budget and the 2017 Carmel Administration Budget. Councilor Rider moved to introduce the item into business. Councilor Carter seconded. Councilor Worrell presented the item to Council. Councilor Carter moved to approve Resolution CC -08-07-17-02. Councilor Worrell seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Finkam called for the vote. Resolution CC -08-07- 17-02 was approved 5-0. Council President Finkam announced Resolution CC -08-07-17-03; A Resolution of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving Execution of a Master Governmental Lease Agreement. Councilor Rider moved to introduce the item into business. Councilor Carter seconded. Clerk -Treasurer Christine Pauley presented the item to Council. Councilor Worrell moved to approve Resolution CC -08-07-17-03. Councilor Rider seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Finkam called for the vote. Resolution CC -08-07-17-03 was approved 5-0. Council President Finkam announced the First Reading of Ordinance D-2377-17; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2-114 of the Carmel City Code. Councilor Rider moved to introduce the item into business. Councilor Carter seconded. Councilor Rider presented the item to Council. Councilor Rider moved to suspend the rules and act on the item this evening. Councilor Carter seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Finkam called for the vote. The motion was approved 5-0. Councilor Rider moved to approve Ordinance D-2377-17. Councilor Carter seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Finkam called for the vote. Ordinance D-2377-17 was approved 5-0. Council President Finkam announced the First Reading of Ordinance D-2378-17; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 6, Article 5, Division VIII, Section 6-158(b) of the Carmel City Code. Councilor Rider moved to introduce the item into business. Councilor Worrell seconded. Doug Haney, Corporation Counsel, presented the item to Council. Councilor Rider moved to suspend the rules and act on the item this evening. Councilor Worrell seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Finkam called for the vote. The motion was approved 5-0. Councilor Rider moved to approve Ordinance D-2378-17. Councilor Worrell seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Finkam called for the vote. Ordinance D-2378-17 was approved 5- 0. OTHER BUSINESS City Council Appointments Carmel Ethics Board (Term Expires 1/1/18, two year term); One appointment. TABLED. Carmel -Clay Public Library Board of Trustees (Term Expires 6/30/17, 4 year term); One appointment. TABLED. Councilor Rider moved to remove the item from the table. Councilor Carter seconded. Council President Finkam nominated Jim Hehner. Councilor Rider moved to close nominations. 5 1 1 Councilor Worrell seconded. There was no discussion. Council President Finkam called for the vote. Jim Hehner was reappointed by acclamation. Property Abatements/Compliance with Statement of Benefits — Deadline was May 15, 2017: 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 (MIS 0) 11. The Capital Group Companies 12. Blue Horseshoe Solutions, Inc. Councilor Rider moved to approved all abatements and table Flywheel Healthcare and GEMMS, Inc. Councilor Carter seconded. There was no discussion. Council President Finkam called for the vote The motion was approved 5-0 ANNOUNCEMENTS There were none. EXECUTION OF DOCUMENT ADJOURNMENT Council President Finkam adjourned the meeting at 9:22 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Clerk -Treasurer C 'stine S. Pauley 0 1 ATTEST/ Ch istine S. Pauley,'Clerk-Treasur 08/07/17 CC Meeting Minutes 1 1 Approved, Yles rainard, Mayor