HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-4-17 CC MeetingCOMMON COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2017 - 6:00 P.M.
PUBLIC MEETING ROOM
CARMEL CLAY EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CENTER
5201 E. MAIN ST.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
Council President Sue Finkam; Council Members: Kevin D. Rider, Ronald E. Carter, Anthony Green, Jeff
Worrell, Kevin D. Rider, Laura Campbell, H. Bruce Kimball and Deputy Clerk Jacob Quinn were present.
Council President Finkam called the meeting to order at 6:09 p.m.
INVOCATION
Pastor Steve Wallen, Genesis Church, delivered the Invocation.
Council President Finkam led the Pledge of Allegiance.
RECOGNITION OF CITY EMPLOYEES AND OUTSTANDING CITIZENS
Council President Finkam presented Councilor Carter with a gavel of honor recognizing him for serving
as Council President in 2016.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilor Rider moved to approve minutes from the November 20, 2017 Regular Meeting. Councilor
Campbell seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Finkam called for the vote.
Minutes were approved 7-0.
RECOGNITION OF PERSONS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL
Chet Karpinski spoke in opposition to a solar array installation at 12032 Clay Center Rd.
COUNCIL AND MAYORAL COMMENTS/OBSERVATIONS
Councilor Rider asked Jon Oberlander, Assistant City Attorney, to look into the issue mentioned in the
previous section.
Councilor Green stated that the City would need an ordinance change to deal with issues like this in the
future.
ACTION ON MAYORAL VETOES
There were none.
CLAIMS
Councilor Campbell moved to approve Payroll in the amount of $2,520,456.48. Councilor Kimball
seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Finkam called for the vote. Payroll was
approved 7-0.
Councilor Rider moved to approve General Claims in the amount of $2,669,305.23. Councilor Worrell
seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Finkam called for the vote. Claims were
approved 7-0
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilor Rider reported that the Finance, Utilities and Rules Committee had not met
Councilor Kimball reported that the Land Use and Special Studies Committee had met. Ordinance Z-627-
17 remain and committee and Ordinance Z-628-17 is being sent back to committee with recommended
changes.
OTHER REPORTS — (at the first meeting of the month specified below):
Henry Mestetsky, Executive Director of the Carmel Redevelopment Commission, gave the monthly
report.
Councilor Rider asked Mike Hollibaugh, Director of the Department of Community Services, to come
forward and address the solar accessory structure issue that came up during the Recognition of persons
who Wish to Address the Council
Councilor Rider moved to add-on Ordinance D-2402-17 and Resolution 12-04-17-07 under Other
Business. Councilor Worrell seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Finkam
called for the vote. The motion to add-on was approved 6-0 (Green was absent).
OLD BUSINESS
Councilor President Finkam announced the Second Reading of Ordinance Z-628-17; An Ordinance of
the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Rezoning 35.21+/- Acres Located at the Northeast
Corner of the Intersection of 111`h Street and Pennsylvania Street From the R-1/Residential Zoning
District to the C-2/Mixed Use Zoning District; Sponsor: Councilor Kimball. Sent to the Land Use and
Special Studies Committee (11/29/17 Meeting Date). Item was Tabled.
Councilor President Finkam announced the Second Reading of Ordinance Z-627-17; An Ordinance of
the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Establishing the Reserve at Cool Creek Planned
Unit Development District; Sponsor: Councilor Kimball. Sent to the Land Use and Special Studies
Committee (11/29/17 Meeting Date). Item remains in committee.
Councilor President Finkam announced the Second Reading of Ordinance D-2397-17; An Ordinance of
the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Ordinance D-2381-17; Sponsor:
Councilor Kimball. Sent to the Finance, Utilities and Rules Committee. Item remains in committee.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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Councilor President Finkam announced the First Reading of Ordinance D-2400-17; 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 General Fund to the 2017 Department of
Community Services Budget. Councilor Worrell moved to introduce the item into business. Councilor
Campbell seconded. Councilor Worrell deferred to Mike Hollibaugh to present the item to Council.
Council President Finkam opened the public hearing at 6:47 p.m.
Seeing no one who wished to address Council, Council President Finkam closed the public hearing at
7:47:15 p.m. Councilor Rider moved to suspend the rules and act on the item this evening. Councilor
Campbell seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Finkam called for the vote. The
motion was approved 7-0. Councilor Rider moved to approve Ordinance D-2400-17. Councilor Campbell
seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Finkam called for the vote. Ordinance D-
2400-17 was approved 7-0.
Councilor President Finkam announced the First Reading of Ordinance D-2401-17; 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 General Fund to the 2017 Carmel Fire
Department Budget. Councilor Rider moved to introduce the item into business. Councilor Carter
seconded. Chief Dave Haboush, Carmel Fire Department, presented the item to Council. Council
President Finkam opened the public hearing at 6:51 p.m.
Seeing no one who wished to address Council, Council President Finkam closed the public hearing at
7:51:15 p.m. Councilor Rider moved to suspend the rules and act on the item this evening. Councilor
Campbell seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Finkam called for the vote. The
motion was approved 7-0. Councilor Rider moved to approve Ordinance D-2401-17. Councilor Campbell
seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Finkam called for the vote. Ordinance D-
2401-17 was approved 7-0.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilor President Finkam announced Resolution CC -12-04-17-03; A Resolution of the Common
Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving Certain Matters in Connection with the North Illinois
Street Economic Development Area. Councilor Worrell moved to introduce the item into business.
Councilor Carter seconded. Bruce Donaldson, Barnes and Thornburg, presented the item to Council.
Larry Gigerich, Ginovus, made a presentation to Council. Councilor Worrell moved to approve
Resolution CC -12-04-17-03. Councilor Rider seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council
President Finkam called for the vote. Resolution CC -12-04-17-03 was approved 7-0
Councilor President Finkam announced the First Reading of Ordinance D-2398-17; An Ordinance of
the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Authorizing the Issuance of the City of Carmel,
Indiana Economic Development Revenue Bonds, Series 2018 (KAR Auction Services, Inc. Project) and
Authorizing and Approving Other Actions in Respect Thereto. Councilor Worrell moved to introduce the
item into business. Councilor Rider seconded. Bruce Donaldson presented the item to Council. Heidi
Amspaugh, Umbaugh, presented to Council. The item was held over and not sent to committee.
Councilor President Finkam announced Resolution CC -12-04-17-02; A Resolution of the Common
Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving a Transfer of Funds in the 2017 Carmel Street
Department Budget. Councilor Rider moved to introduce the item into business. Councilor Campbell
seconded. Dave Huffman, Street Commissioner, presented the item to Council. Councilor Rider moved to
approve Resolution CC -12-04-17-02. Councilor Worrell seconded. There was no Council discussion.
Council President Finkam called for the vote. Resolution CC -12-04-17-02 was approved 7-0
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Councilor President Finkam announced Resolution CC -12-04-17-04; A Resolution of the Common
Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Authorizing a Transfer of Funds Within the 2017 Carmel Fire
Department Budget. Councilor Rider moved to introduce the item into business. Councilor Carter
seconded. Chief Dave Haboush presented the item to Council. Councilor Rider moved to approve
Resolution CC -12-04-17-04. Councilor Carter seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council
President Finkam called for the vote. Resolution CC -12-04-17-04 was approved 7-0
Councilor President Finkam announced Resolution CC -12-04-17-05; A Resolution of the Common
Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Authorizing a Transfer of Funds Within the Ambulance Capital
Fund (4102). Councilor Rider moved to introduce the item into business. Councilor Campbell seconded.
Chief Dave Haboush presented the item to Council. Councilor Rider moved to approve Resolution CC -
12 -04-17-05. Councilor Campbell seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Finkam
called for the vote. Resolution CC -12-04-17-05 was,approved 7-0
Councilor President Finkam announced Resolution CC -12-04-17-06; A Resolution of the Common
Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Authorizing a Transfer of Funds Within the 2017 Carmel Fire
Department Budget. Councilor Rider moved to introduce the item into business. Councilor Carter
seconded. Chief Dave Haboush presented the item to Council. Councilor Rider moved to approve
Resolution CC -12-04-17-06. Councilor Campbell seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council
President Finkam called for the vote. Resolution CC -12-04-17-06 was approved 7-0
Councilor President Finkam announced Resolution CC -12-04-17-01; A Resolution of the Common
Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving a Transfer of Funds Within the 2017 Department of
Law Budget. Councilor Rider moved to introduce the item into business. Councilor Carter seconded.
Doug Haney, Corporation Counsel, presented the item to Council.
OTHER BUSINESS
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Councilor President Finkam announced the First Reading of Ordinance D-2402-17; An Ordinance of
the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 6, Article 9 of the Carmel City
Code. Councilor Rider moved to introduce the item into business. Councilor Worrell seconded. Ashley
Ulbricht, City Attorney, presented the item to Council. There was extensive Council discussion.
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 7-0. Councilor Rider moved to approve Ordinance D-2402-17. Councilor Carter seconded.
There was no Council discussion. Council President Finkam called for the vote. Ordinance D-2402-17
was approved 7-0.
Councilor President Finkam announced Resolution CC -12-04-17-07; A Resolution of the Common
Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving Interlocal Agreement Between the City of Carmel and
Hamilton County. Councilor Rider moved to introduce the item into business. Councilor Worrell
seconded. Jon Oberlander presented the item to Council. Councilor Rider moved to approve Resolution
CC -12-04-17-07. Councilor Carter seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Finkam
called for the vote. Resolution CC -12-04-17-07 was approved 7-0
City Council Appointments
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Carmel Ethics Board (Term Expires 1/1/18, two year term); One appointment. Item remains tabled.
Carmel Economic Development Commission (Term Expires 1/31/17, two year term); One appointment.
Item remains tabled.
2016 Encumbrances in 2017 - $7,712,679.90 (Acknowledgement Only)
Councilor Rider moved to acknowledge. Councilor Campbell seconded. There was no discussion Council
President Finkam called for the vote. The motion to acknowledge was approved 7-0.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
EXECUTION OF DOCUMENT
ADJOURNMENT
Council President Finkam adjourned the meeting at 8:58 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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12/04/17 CC Meeting Minutes
Approved,
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