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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06.15.20 CC Meeting Minutes1 COMMON COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2020 – 6:00 P.M. VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Council President Laura Campbell; Council Members: Kevin D. Rider, Sue Finkam, Adam Aasen, Tim Hannon, H. Bruce Kimball, Miles Nelson, Jeff Worrell and Deputy Clerk Jacob Quinn were present. Councilor Anthony Green was not present. Council President Campbell called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. This meeting was done remotely via Teams. AGENDA APPROVAL Agenda was approved unanimously. 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 Larry Donald Morton wrote in opposition to TIF Funds for Needlers Fresh Market (D-1519-20 and Resolution CC 05-18-20-03) Connie Berridge wrote in opposition to TIF Funds for Needlers Fresh Market. Councilor Campbell read all the names of individuals who submitted comments in favor of TIF Funds for Needlers Fresh Market - Laura Kelner, Susan Smith, Scott Johnston, Vicki O’Connor, Edna Peterson, Michelle Weber, Felicia Tonnis, Michelle Elias, Greg Cannon, Marjorie Kress, Kathleen Moore, Bob Campbell, Susan Eldon, Cindy Radaker, Stanton Burt, Colleen Burt, Eileen Vairo, Todd Crosby, Peter and Doreen Velde, Michael S. Wallack, Suzy Moore, Gregory Apple, Susan Rider, Jill Schlies, Wayne Daniel, Patrick Kelley, Stacy Marsh, Tobi Mares, Missy Helm, Joshua Wilson, G. Loy Hetrick, Alicia Chandler, Joyce Vannatta, BreAnne Brickel, Jane Lanz, Connie Shepherd, Joshua Perry, William Moss, Erin Pickering, Norm Wewetzer, Laura Hunter, Judith Mock, Janie Shimer, Elizabeth Stippler, Traci Bowling, Sue Collier, Scott Sondles, Eileen O’Neal, Kristi Graham, Linda DeLillo, Amy Miller, Emily Nadeau, Debra Moreland, Krista Avagian, Julie Downey, Rachel Ferry, Anne Ward, Kathleen Mosher, Joyce Vogt, Crystal Wood, Suzanne Irwin, Sara Nist, Cheryl Moore, Bret Williams, Karen Black, Kathleen Gurzynski, Susan Shaw, Linda Hegeman, Rich Killen, John Pendl, Karen Thornberry, Ruth Nisenshal, Michael Renninger, Alice Wessel, Mona Euler, Chade Spidle, Laura Norman, Becky Gregory, Richard Gregory, Joe Holland, Rich Murphy, Donna Infanger, Diane Hedges, Jessica Vandenbosch, Tammy Egger, Vimal Jasrotia, Jane Pierce, Sheila Brady, Diane Johnston, Lisa Campion, Randy and Kathy Erickson, Pam Frenzel, DocuSign Envelope ID: ACBA55E2-3375-49F0-8B31-FC843103AD8F 2 Helen Strines, Lori Baldwin, Mike Kuhfeld, Chris Billanti, Jim Schmith, Jackie Wolfe, Susi Walsh, Michael Hiser, Christine Moss, Sharon Trachtman, Teresa Schmith, Janet Douglass, Jennifer Reeves, Justin Furman, Suzanne Jenney-Preston, John Elzinga, Dennis and Marian Coverdale, Nancy Bright, Stuart Bright, Cecil and Susan Salter, Jeffrey Utter, Roger and Winnie Nestle, Doug Knott, Gary Sexton, Nancy Stromberg, Patricia Birbiglia, Dawn Sparks, Jen Lis, Carol Bennett, Rose Popovich, Tina Smith, Dair and Anna McDuffee, J. Hilligoss, Jeff West, Sue Ann Borgus, Jeffrey Ball, and Larry and Shirley Bailey COUNCIL AND MAYORAL COMMENTS/OBSERVATIONS Councilor Finkam asked Mayor Brainard to have city employees participate in mandatory training for diversity and inclusion. Councilor Campbell asked that disability awareness and discussion be included in that training. Councilor Worrell endorsed annual training for inclusion and diversity. Councilor Aasen noted that there was a peaceful sit-in at the gazebo that was productive and had good interaction between police and attendees. Councilor Nelson noted that the Black Lives Matter sit-in he attended was inspirational. Councilor Hannon noted that he attended the sit-in as well and thought it was a really good event. Councilor Rider encouraged everyone to look in the mirror and initiate change from within. CONSENT AGENDA Councilor Finkam moved to approve the consent agenda. Councilor Worrell seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Campbell called for the vote. The motion was approved 8-0. a. Approval of Minutes 1. June 3, 2020 Regular Meeting b. Claims 1. Payroll $2,906,047.79 2. General Claims $2,867,513.05 3. Retirement $98,058.99 4. Wires $1,327,250.38 ACTION ON MAYORAL VETOES There were none. COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilor Finkam reported that the Finance, Utilities and Rules Committee had not met. Councilor Rider announced that he would report on the items as they appear on the agenda. OTHER REPORTS – (at the first meeting of the month specified below): DocuSign Envelope ID: ACBA55E2-3375-49F0-8B31-FC843103AD8F 3 There were none. OLD BUSINESS Council President Campbell announced the Fourteenth 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. Council President Campbell announced the Fifth 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. Council President Campbell announced the Third Reading of Ordinance D-2519-20; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Authorizing the Issuance of Economic Development Tax Increment Revenue Bonds to Support the Brookshire Village Shoppes Redevelopment Project, and Authorizing and Approving Other Actions in Respect Thereto. Councilor Rider announced that this item was returning from the Land Use and Special Studies Committee with a positive 3-1(Green) recommendation. Henry Mestetsky, Executive Director of the Carmel Redevelopment Commission, gave a brief overview to Council. Councilor Hannon gave an overview of what was discussed in committee. Councilor Worrell moved to approve Ordinance D-2519-20. Councilor Rider seconded. There was brief Council discussion. Council President Campbell called for the vote. Ordinance D-2519-20 was approved 8-0. Council President Campbell announced Resolution CC 05-18-20-03; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving Certain Matters in Connection with the Establishment of the Brookshire Village Shoppes Economic Development Area (Brookshire Village Shoppes). Councilor Rider announced that this item was returning from the Land Use and Special Studies Committee with a positive 4-0 recommendation. Councilor Rider moved to approve Resolution CC 05- 18-20-03. Councilor Worrell seconded. There was brief Council discussion. Council President Campbell called for the vote. Resolution CC 05-18-20-03 was approved 8-0. Council President Campbell announced the Third Reading of Ordinance D-2522-20; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Authorizing the Issuance of Economic Development Tax Increment Revenue Bonds to Support the Corner Development Project, and Authorizing and Approving Other Actions in Respect Thereto. Councilor Rider announced that this item was returning from the Land Use and Special Studies Committee 4-0 with no recommendation. There was extensive Council discussion. Councilor Finkam moved to approve Ordinance D-2522-20. Councilor Kimball seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Campbell called for the vote. Ordinance D-2522-20 was approved 8-0. Council President Campbell announced Resolution CC 05-18-20-04; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving Certain Matters in Connection with the 126th Street Corridor Economic Development Area (South Pennsylvania Allocation Area). Councilor Rider announced that this item was returning from the Land Use and Special Studies Committee with a positive 4-0 recommendation. Councilor Rider moved to approve Resolution CC 05-18-20-04. Councilor Nelson seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Campbell called for the vote. Resolution CC 05-18-20-04 was approved 8-0. DocuSign Envelope ID: ACBA55E2-3375-49F0-8B31-FC843103AD8F 4 Council President Campbell announced Resolution CC 05-18-20-05; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving Certain Matters in Connection with the Old Town Economic Development Area (Lot One Allocation Area). Councilor Rider announced that this item was returning from the Land Use and Special Studies Committee with a positive 4-0 recommendation. Councilor Finkam moved to approve Resolution CC 05-18-20-05. Councilor Nelson seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Campbell called for the vote. Resolution CC 05-18-20-05 was approved 8-0. Council President Campbell announced the Second Reading of Ordinance D-2518-20; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Authorizing the Issuance of Economic Development Tax Increment Revenue Bonds to Support the Firehouse Redevelopment Project, and Authorizing and Approving Other Actions in Respect Thereto. Councilor Rider announced that this item was returning from the Land Use and Special Studies Committee with a positive 3-0 recommendation. Councilor Rider moved to approve Ordinance D-2518-20. Councilor Finkam seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Campbell called for the vote. Ordinance D-2518-20 was approved 8-0. Council President Campbell announced Resolution CC 05-18-20-02; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving Certain Matters in Connection with the City Center Redevelopment Area (Firehouse Allocation Area). Councilor Rider announced that this item was returning from the Land Use and Special Studies Committee with a positive 3-0 recommendation. Councilor Rider moved to approve Resolution CC 05-18-20-02. Councilor Finkam seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Campbell called for the vote. Resolution CC 05-18-20-02 was approved 8-0. Council President Campbell announced the Second Reading of Ordinance D-2521-20; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Sections 8-48 of the Carmel City Code. Councilor Rider announced that this item was returning from the Land Use and Special Studies Committee with a positive 3-0 recommendation. The committee asked that it be contingent on the easement being released. Councilor Finkam moved to approve Ordinance D-2521-20. Councilor Rider seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Campbell called for the vote. Ordinance D-2521-20 was approved 8-0. Council President Campbell announced Resolution CC 05-18-20-01; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving Certain Matters in Connection with the City Center Redevelopment Area (Magnolia Allocation Area). Councilor Rider announced that this item was returning from the Land Use and Special Studies Committee with a positive 4-0 recommendation. Councilor Rider moved to approve Resolution CC 05-18-20-01. Councilor Finkam seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Campbell called for the vote. Resolution CC 05-18-20-01 was approved 8-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS There were none. NEW BUSINESS Council President Campbell announced Resolution CC 06-15-20-01; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Authorizing Temporary use of Funds in the Carmel Redevelopment Commission Supplemental Reserve Fund to Fund Cash Flow Deficits. Councilor Finkam moved to introduce the item into business. Councilor Aasen seconded. Councilor Finkam presented the item to Council. Councilor Finkam moved to approve Resolution CC 06-15-20-01. Councilor Rider DocuSign Envelope ID: ACBA55E2-3375-49F0-8B31-FC843103AD8F 5 seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Campbell called for the vote. Resolution CC 06-15-20-01 was approved 8-0. Council President Campbell announced Resolution CC 06-15-20-02; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, to Support the Proposal of United States Bicycle Route #37; Councilor Rider moved to introduce the item into business. Councilor Kimball seconded. Councilor Kimball introduced the item to Council. Councilor Nelson moved to approve Resolution CC 06-15-20-02. Councilor Kimball seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Campbell called for the vote. Resolution CC 06-15-20-02 was approved 8-0. Council President Campbell adjourned the meeting at 7:46 p.m. EXECUTION OF DOCUMENT ADJOURNMENT Respectfully submitted, ____________________________________ Sue Wolfgang, Clerk Approved, ____________________________________ Laura Campbell, Council President ATTEST: __________________________________ Sue Wolfgang, Clerk DocuSign Envelope ID: ACBA55E2-3375-49F0-8B31-FC843103AD8F