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MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2019 - 6:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS/CITY HALL/ONE CIVIC SQUARE
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
Council President Jeff Worrell; Council Members: Laura Campbell, Ronald E. Carter, Kevin D. Rider,
Sue Finkam,Anthony Green, H. Bruce Kimball, and Deputy Clerk Jacob Quinn were present.
Council President Worrell called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
AGENDA APPROVAL
Councilor Rider moved to reorder the agenda by moving item 13(b)to follow directly after item 9 and
then Mayor Brainard will present on the budget immediately following that. Councilor Campbell
seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Worrell called for the vote. The motion
was approved 7-0.
IINVOCATION
Rev. Patti Napier, Carmel United Methodist Church, delivered the Invocation.
Councilor Campbell led the Pledge of Allegiance.
RECOGNITION OF CITY EMPLOYEES AND OUTSTANDING CITIZENS
Mayor Brainard swore-in two new Carmel Police officers.
RECOGNITION OF PERSONS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL
Matt Milam expressed concerns about Resolution CC 10-07-19-01 and how the money would be used.
Gail Thomas expressed concerns about small cells and 5G technology emitting unknown quantities of
radio frequency at all times.
Megan Leivant urged Council to pause the current 5G technology rollout in Carmel.
Tiffany Etter urged Council to pause the current 5G technology rollout in Carmel.
Carl Butler echoed the health and safety cocnerns of 5G technology of the others who addressed Council.
IJodi Schwind spoke in favor of Resolution CC 10-07-19-01 on behalf of the Kyle Plush Answer the Call
Foundation.
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COUNCIL AND MAYORAL COMMENTS/OBSERVATIONS
ICouncilor Carter asked Mayor Brainard about the Westfield pylon sign. Mayor Brainard estimated it
would be completed in the next 30-60 days. Councilor Carter also asked about the home boarded at 3rd
Ave Sw and 1st Ave SW. Mayor Brainard explained that permits had been applied for to fix the house up.
CONSENT AGENDA
Councilor Rider moved to approve the consent agenda. Councilor Finkam seconded. There was no
Council discussion. Council President Worrell called for the vote. The motion was approved 7-0.
a. Approval of Minutes
1. September 16, 2019 Regular Meeting
b. Claims
1. Payroll $2,819,647.66 and$2,822,155.70
2. General Claims $2,897,168.94
3. Retirement$97,319.55
ACTION ON MAYORAL VETOES
There were none.
Councilor President Worrell announced Resolution CC 10-07-19-01; A Resolution of the Common
Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving an Increase to the Local Income Tax Rates for
Hamilton County Indiana. Councilor Carter moved to introduce the item into business. Councilor
Campbell seconded. Mayor Brainard introduced the item to Council. Christine Altman, Hamilton County
Commissioner, presented on the item. Council President Worrell opened the public hearing at 6:58 p.m.
Seeing no one who wished to address Council, Council President Worrell closed the public hearing at
6:59 p.m. There was extensive Council discussion about making sure the money taxed would go directly
toward public safety enhancements. Councilor Carter moved to approve Resolution CC 10-07-19-01.
Councilor Rider seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Worrell called for the
vote. Resolution CC 10-07-19-01 was approved 7-0.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilor Finkam reported that the Finance,Utilities and Rules Committee did not meet.
Councilor Green reported that the Land Use and Special Studies Committee did meet. Ordinance Z-643-
19 is referred back to Council with a 3-0 neutral recommendation. Resolution CC-09-16-19-04 passed
with a 3-0 positive recommendation. Ordinance D-2484-19 remains in the Land Use Committee.
IBUDGET PRESENTATION
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IMayor Brainard presented the 2020 budget appropriations.
OTHER REPORTS—(at the first meeting of the month specified below):
Henry Mestetsky, Executive Director of the Carmel Redevelopment Commission, gave the monthly
report
Mark Dollase, Cannel Historic Preservation Commission, gave the quarterly report.
Annie Hanish, Cannel Audit Committee, gave the bi-annual report.
Winston Long, Carmel Cable and Telecommunications Commission, gave the bi-annual report.
Padraic McFreen advocated that the Council take action on 5G technology.
OLD BUSINESS
Councilor President Worrell announced the Third Reading of Ordinance D-2477-19; An Ordinance of
the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Adding Section 6-73 to Chapter 6,Article 4 of the
Cannel City Code. Item remains in the Land Use and Special Studies Committee.
ICouncilor President Worrell announced the Second Reading of Ordinance Z-643-19; An Ordinance of
the Common Council of the City of Cannel, Indiana, Rezoning 0.66 Acres at the Southeast Corner of
North Michigan Rd. and 98th Street from S 1 (Residential to B3 (Commercial). Andy Morrison, petitioner
for the project, addressed Council. Rachel Keesling, Department of Community Services, addressed
Council. Councilor Rider moved to approve Ordinance Z-643-19. Councilor Carter seconded. There was
no Council discussion. Council President Worrell called for the vote. Ordinance Z-643-19 was approved
6-1 (Campbell opposed).
Councilor President Worrell announced the Second Reading of Ordinance Z-645-19; An Ordinance of
the Common Council of the City of Cannel, Indiana, Rezoning Real Estate to the S2 Residential District;
Sponsor: Item remains in the Land Use and Special Studies Committee.
Councilor President Worrell announced the Second Reading of Ordinance Z-644-19; An Ordinance of
the Common Council of the City of Cannel, Indiana, Restating and Amending an Ordinance to Establish
an Impact Fee for the Purpose of Planning and Financing Park and Recreational Infrastructure Needed to
Serve New Residential Development. Item remains in the Finance, Utilities and Rules Committee.
Councilor President Worrell announced Resolution CC 09-16-19-02; A Resolution of the Common
Council of the City of Cannel, Indiana, Approving an Amendment to the Cannel Clay Comprehensive
Plan Regarding the Zone Improvement Plan; Sponsor: Councilor Campbell. Item remains in the Finance,
IUtilities and Rules Committee.
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Councilor President Worrell announced Resolution CC 09-16-19-04; A Resolution of the Common
ICouncil of the City of Cannel, Indiana, Regarding an Intergovernmental Transfer of Real Property
Interest. Councilor Rider moved to approve Resolution CC 09-16-19-04. Councilor Finkam seconded.
There was no Council discussion. Council President Worrell called for the vote. Resolution CC 09-16-
19-04 was approved 7-0.
Councilor President Worrell announced the Second Reading of Ordinance D-2484-19; An Ordinance of
the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 6, Article 4, Section 6-66 of the
Carmel City Code. Item remains in the Land Use and Special Studies Committee.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Councilor President Worrell announced the First Reading of Ordinance Z-646-19; An Ordinance of the
Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Rezoning 13 Parcels Located on the North Side of
Smokey Row Road, Between the Monon Greenway and Meridian Street, From the PUD/Kensington
Green Planned Unit Development and R1/Residence District to the UR/Urban Residential and P1/Park&
Recreation Districts, Respectively. Councilor Rider moved to introduce the item into business. Councilor
Carter seconded. Adrienne Keeling, Department of Community Services,presented the item to Council.
Council President Worrell opened the public hearing at 8:54 p.m.
Seeing no one who wished to address Council, Council President Worrell closed the public hearing at
8:55 p.m. Councilor Rider moved to suspend the rules and act on this tonight. Councilor Finkam
Iseconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Worrell called for the vote. The motion
was approved 7-0. Councilor Rider moved to approve Ordinance Z-646-19. Councilor Finkam seconded.
There was no Council discussion. Council President Worrell called for the vote. Ordinance Z-646-19
was approved 7-0.
Councilor President Worrell announced the First Reading of Ordinance D-2483-19; An Ordinance of
the Common Council of the City of Cannel, Indiana, Establishing the Appropriations for the 2020
Budget. Councilor Finkam moved to introduce the item into business. Councilor Carter seconded. Council
President Worrell opened the public hearing at 8:56 p.m.
Seeing no one who wished to address Council, Council President Worrell closed the public hearing at
8:56 p.m. Council President Worrell held the item over until the next meeting.
Councilor President Worrell announced the First Reading of Ordinance D-2487-19; An Ordinance of
the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Establishing the Appropriations for the 2020
Carmel-Clay Public Library Budget. Councilor Carter moved to introduce the item into business.
Councilor Finkam seconded. Bob Swanay, Director of the Carmel Clay Public Library,presented the item
to Council. Council President Worrell opened the public hearing at 8:59 p.m.
Seeing no one who wished to address Council, Council President Worrell closed the public hearing at
8:59 p.m. Council President Worrell held the item over until the next meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
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Councilor President Worrell announced Resolution CC-10-07-19-02: A Resolution of the Common
Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, to Set Taxes Payable in 2020 and Authorization of Borrowing
IBetween Funds. Councilor Rider moved to introduce the item into business. Councilor Finkam seconded.
Curt Coonrod, C.L. Coonrod& Company,presented the item to Council. Councilor Rider moved to
approve Resolution CC 10-07-19-02. Councilor Carter seconded. There was no Council discussion.
Council President Worrell called for the vote. Resolution CC 10-07-19-02 was approved 7-0.
Councilor President Worrell announced Resolution CC-10-07-19-03: A Resolution of the Common
Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana,to Petition the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance
to Adjust the Levy Limit of the City for Budget Year 2019. Councilor Rider moved to introduce the item
into business. Councilor Campbell seconded. Curt Coonrod, C.L. Coonrod& Company,presented the
item to Council. Councilor Rider moved to approve Resolution CC 10-07-19-02. Councilor Carter
seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Worrell called for the vote. Resolution
CC 10-07-19-03 was approved 7-0.
Councilor President Worrell announced the First Reading of Ordinance D-2479-19; An Ordinance of
the Common Council of the City of Cannel, Indiana, Fixing Salaries of Appointed Officers and
Employees of the Carmel City Clerk for the year 2020. Councilor Rider moved to introduce the item into
business. Councilor Campbell seconded. Councilor Finkam introduced the item to Council. Councilor
Rider moved to suspend the rules and act on this tonight. Councilor Carter seconded. There was no
Council discussion. Council President Worrell called for the vote. The motion was approved 7-0.
Councilor Rider moved to approve Ordinance D-2479-19. Councilor Campbell seconded. There was no
Council discussion. Council President Worrell called for the vote. Ordinance D-2479-19 was approved
I 7-0.
Councilor President Worrell announced the First Reading of Ordinance D-2480-19; An Ordinance of
the Common Council of the City of Cannel, Indiana, Fixing Salaries of Appointed Officers and
Employees of the Carmel City Court for the year 2020. Councilor Rider moved to introduce the item into
business. Councilor Campbell seconded. Councilor Finkam introduced the item to Council. Councilor
Rider moved to suspend the rules and act on this tonight. Councilor Campbell seconded. There was no
Council discussion. Council President Worrell called for the vote. The motion was approved 7-0.
Councilor Rider moved to approve Ordinance D-2480-19. Councilor Finkam seconded. There was no
Council discussion. Council President Worrell called for the vote. Ordinance D-2480-19 was approved
7-0
Councilor President Worrell announced the First Reading of Ordinance D-2481-19; An Ordinance of
the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Fixing Salaries of Appointed Officers and
Employees of the City of Carmel, Indiana, for the Year 2020. Councilor Campbell moved to introduce the
item into business. Councilor Rider seconded. Barb Lamb, Director of Human Resources,presented the
item to Council. Councilor Rider moved to suspend the rules and act on this tonight. Councilor Finkam
seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Worrell called for the vote. The motion
was approved 7-0. Councilor Rider moved to approve Ordinance D-2481-19. Councilor Finkam
seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Worrell called for the vote. Ordinance D-
2481-19 was approved 7-0
ICouncilor President Worrell announced the First Reading of Ordinance D-2482-19; An Ordinance of
the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Fixing Salaries of Elected Officials of the City of
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Carmel, Indiana, for the year 2020. Councilor Rider moved to introduce the item into business. Councilor
Finkam seconded. Council President Worrell introduced the item to Council. Councilor Rider moved to
Isuspend the rules and act on this tonight. Councilor Campbell seconded. There was no Council
discussion. Council President Worrell called for the vote. The motion was approved 7-0. Councilor Rider
moved to approve Ordinance D-2482-19. Councilor Campbell seconded. There was no Council
discussion. Council President Worrell called for the vote. Ordinance D-2482-19 was approved 7-0
Councilor President Worrell announced the First Reading of Ordinance D-2488-19; An Ordinance of
the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 8, Article 6, Sections 8-56(d)
and 8-58(a). Councilor Rider moved to introduce the item into business. Councilor Finkam seconded.
Councilor Finkam introduced the item to Council. Council President Worrell referred the item to the
Finance, Utilities and Rules Committee
AGENDA ADD-ON ITEMS
There were none.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were none.
EXECUTION OF DOCUMENT
ADJOURNMENT
Council President Worrell adjourned the meeting at 9:19 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Clerk-Treasurer C 'stine S. Pauley
Approved,
Jeff 1, ouncil President
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Christine S. Paule , Clerk-Treasurer
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