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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04.20.20 CC Meeting Minutes1 COMMON COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2020 – 6:00 P.M. VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Council President Laura Campbell; Council Members: Adam Aasen, Kevin D. Rider, Sue Finkam, Anthony Green, Tim Hannon, H. Bruce Kimball, Miles Nelson, Jeff Worrell and Deputy Clerk Jacob Quinn were present. Council President Campbell called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. This meeting was done remotely via Teams. AGENDA APPROVAL Councilor Nelson moved to amend the agenda and add Resolution 04-20-20-02 under agenda add-on items. Councilor Green seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Campbell called for the vote. The motion to amend passed 9-0. INVOCATION Councilor Rider delivered the Invocation RECOGNITION OF CITY EMPLOYEES AND OUTSTANDING CITIZENS There were none. RECOGNITION OF PERSONS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL There were none. COUNCIL AND MAYORAL COMMENTS/OBSERVATIONS Mayor Brainard addressed Council regarding Coronavirus (Covid-19). CONSENT AGENDA Councilor Rider moved to approve the consent agenda. Councilor Green seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Campbell called for the vote. The motion was approved 9-0. a. Approval of Minutes 1. March 16, 2020 Regular Meeting 2. March 30, 2020 Special Meeting 3. April 6, 2020 Special Meeting DocuSign Envelope ID: F4609863-DFB1-459D-B5C1-EE462E85B6D6 2 b. Claims 1. Payroll $2,944,257.72 and $2,953,478.34 2. General Claims $1,956,941.10 3. Retirement $99,408.50 4. Wires $1,881,445.82 ACTION ON MAYORAL VETOES There were none. COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilor Finkam reported that the Finance, Utilities and Rules Committee had not met, but will meet in the coming weeks to discuss Hotel Carmichael Councilor Green reported that the Land Use and Special Studies Committee had not met. OTHER REPORTS – (at the first meeting of the month specified below): Henry Mestetsky, Executive Director of the Carmel Redevelopment Commission, gave the monthly report. The Carmel Historic Preservation Commission’s quarterly report was included in the Council Packet. Nancy Heck, Director of Community Relations and Economic Development, delivered the report for the Carmel and Music Film Festival. OLD BUSINESS Councilor President Campbell announced the Eleventh 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); Sponsor(s): Councilor(s) Finkam and Worrell. Item remains in the Finance, Utilities and Rules Committee. Councilor President Campbell announced the Second Reading of Ordinance D-2513-20; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 4, Article 5, Section 4-98 of the Carmel City Code; Sponsor: Councilor Finkam. Item remains TABLED. PUBLIC HEARINGS There were none. NEW BUSINESS Councilor President Campbell announced Resolution CC 04-20-20-01; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Regarding an Intergovernmental Transfer of Real Property Interest. Councilor Rider moved to introduce the item into business. Councilor Worrell seconded. Councilor Worrell introduced the item to Council. Henry Mestetsky presented to Council. Councilor Worrell moved to approve Resolution CC-02-03-20-01. Councilor Finkam seconded. There was no DocuSign Envelope ID: F4609863-DFB1-459D-B5C1-EE462E85B6D6 3 Council discussion. Council President Campbell called for the vote. Resolution CC-02-03-20-01 was approved 9-0 AGENDA ADD-ON ITEMS Councilor President Campbell announced Resolution CC 04-20-20-02; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Urging All Employers Operating Essential Businesses and Operations Within the City to Require Their Employees and Independent Contractors to Wear a Face Covering at all Times When Working in Close Proximity to the Public. Councilor Hannon moved to introduce the item into business. Councilor Green seconded. Councilor Hannon introduced the item to Council. Councilor Finkam moved to amend Resolution 04-20-20-02 as follows: Strike lines 23-25, Strike lines 39-42, Insert after line 47 WHEREAS, the cloth face coverings recommended are not surgical masks or N-95 respirators. Those are critical supplies that must continue to be reserved for healthcare workers and other medical first responders, as recommended by current CDC guidance. Modify 53-57 to read: COVID-19 virus, to follow the CDC’s guidance, and strongly urge all employers in Essential Businesses and Operations to require the employees and independent contractors working on their behalf members of the public and workers who are not Excepted Persons to voluntarily wear a Face Covering at all times while they are within six feet or less from any member of the public and workers; and,. Strike lines 58-60, Add Additional Statement: WHEREAS, the Carmel City Council launched on April 15 a facial covering Public Awareness Campaign called “Wearing Is Caring”. Modify 64-67 to read: 1. All Employers operating Essential Businesses and Operations within the City of members of the public and workers Carmel are strongly urged to require the employees and independent contractors working on their behalf who are not Excepted Persons should voluntarily comply with CDC guidance to wear a Face Covering at all times while they are working when within six feet or less from any member of the public and workers. Insert: Therefore the City of Carmel will support and promote “Wearing is Caring” as a primary component of the City’s public safety strategy to limit the spread of Covid-19. Councilor Rider seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Campbell called for the vote. The motion to amend passed 7-2 (Green, Nelson). Councilor Rider moved to approve Resolution 04-20-20-02 As Amended. Councilor Finkam seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Campbell called for the vote. Resolution 04-20-20-02 As Amended was approved 9-0. Council President Worrell adjourned the meeting at 7:01 p.m. EXECUTION OF DOCUMENT ADJOURNMENT Respectfully submitted, ____________________________________ Sue Wolfgang, Clerk Approved, ____________________________________ Laura Campbell, Council President ATTEST: __________________________________ Sue Wolfgang, Clerk DocuSign Envelope ID: F4609863-DFB1-459D-B5C1-EE462E85B6D6