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Home My WebLink AboutCCM-06-19-00City o:5 Carmel CARMEL CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA MONDAY, JUNE 19, 2000 -7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS / CITY HALL / ONE CIVIC SQUARE MEETING CALLED TO ORDER 1. INVOCATION 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. RECOGNITION OF CITY EMPLOYEES AND OUTSTANDING CITIZENS , APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. June 5, 2000- Regular Meeting , RECOGNITION OF PERSONS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL a. Presentation by Milestone Contractors, L.P. 6. COUNCIL, MAYORAL AND CLERK-TREASURER COMMENTS/OBSERVATIONS 7. ACTION ON MAYORAL VETOES 8. CLAIMS · Payroll · General Claims · Retirement 9. COMMITTEE REPORTS a, Administration Committee Annexation and Land Use Committee Economic Development Committee Finance Committee Parks & Recreation Committee Public Safety Committee Rules Committee Utilities and Transportation Committee 10. OLD BUSINESS a, Ordinance No. Z-341; An Ordinance Amending Zoning Ordinance No. Z-160, as Amended; James J. Nelson, Nelson & Frankenberger *published in the Daily Ledger May 20, 2000 ONE CIVIC SQUARE CARMEL, INDIANA 46032 317/571-2400 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. PUBLIC HEARING a. Ordinance No. D-1464-00; An Ordinance Providing for an Additional Appropriation From the General Fund; Judge Gall Bardach, Carmel City Court *published in the Daily Ledger June 2, 2000 b. Ordinance No. Z-346; An Ordinance to Promote the Integration of Open Space into Residential Neighborhoods in Conformity with the Comprehensive Plan *published in the Daily Ledger June 7, 2000 NEW BUSINESS a. First Readin~ Ordinance No. D-1466-00; An Ordinance Amending Chapter 5, Article 1, Section 5-3 of the Carmel City Code (re: Rules of Park Operations); Councilor Ron Carter, Carmel City Council b. Resolution No. CC-06-19-00-01; A Resolution Approving Payment of Construction Cost for Hazel Dell Bond Project ($67,584.17 for Pennsylvania Street Construction); Kate Weese, Carmel City Engineer c. Resolution No. CC-06-19-00-02; A Resolution Approving the Transfer of Funds from Various Departments to the Medical Escrow Fund (Total: $200,000.00); Councilor John Koven, Carmel City Council d. Resolution No. CC-06-19-00-03; A Resolution Regarding the Acquisition of Monon Trail Property; Councilors Ron Carter and Wayne Wilson, Carmel City Council OTHER BUSINESS a. Interlocal Apreement Concernin~ Utility Relocation Costs between Citv of Carmel, Indiana, and Hamilton Countv, Indiana; John Duffy, Director of Department of Utilities ANNOUNCEMENTS EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS 16. ADJOURNMENT CARMEL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, JUNE 19, 2000 - 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS / CITY HALL / ONE CIVIC SQUARE MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor James Brainard, Council Members Keyin Kirby John Koven, Bob Battreall, Norm Rundle, Luci Snyder, Ron Carter and Wayne Wilson; Clerk-Treasurer Diana Cordray and Deputy Clerk-Treasurer Carrie Groce were also in attendance. Mayor James Brainard called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. Wayne Wilson pronounced the Invocation. Mayor James Brainard led the Pledge of Allegiance. RECOGNITION OF CITY EMPLOYEES AND OUTSTANDING CITIZENS: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilor Battreall moved to approve the minutes of the June 5, 2000 Regular Meeting. Councilor Snyder seconded. Councilor Koven requested paragraph one, line two under the title Recognition of Persons Who Wish to Address the Council be revised to reflect that the comments made by Mr. Frost are strictly of his own opinion. Therefore, Councilor Koven moved to amend line two by adding quotation marks within the sentence to read as follows: "Presiding Officer ..... Council". Councilor Synder seconded the amendment. Council President Rundle also moved to amend the minutes to reflect that he led the Pledge of Allegiance rather than Councilor Carter. Councilor Snyder seconded. The minutes were approved as amended 7-0. RECOGNITION OF PERSONS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL: Chuck Fewell of Milestone Contractors, L.P. presented awards to Council President Rundle, Clerk- Treasurer Diana Cordray and Mayor James Brainard with regard to the Hazel Dell Project. COUNCIL, MAYORAL AND CLERK-TREASURER COMMENTS/OBSERVATIONS: CLAIMS: Councilor Snyder moved to approve Claims in the amounts of $175,661.73, $229,301.80 and $611,812.01. Councilor Wilson seconded. Councilor Carter, while not objecting to his approval of the claims, again stated his disapproval of several of the checks issued for the Monon Trail acquisitions. Councilor Battreall declared his agreement with Councilor Carter and also advised he will not voice his disapproval for those specific checks declared in the claims. Therefore, each claim was moved for approval individually. Councilor Snyder moved to approve claims in the amount of $175,661.73. Councilor Carter seconded. The claims were approved 6-1. Councilor Snyder moved to approve claims in the amount of $229,301.80. Councilor Carter seconded. The claims were approved 7-0. Councilor Snyder moved to approve claims in the amount of$611,812.01. Councilor Carter seconded. The claims were approved 7-0. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Councilor Koven reported that the Administration Committee met on Friday, June 9, 2000, at which time they received a presentation by Terry Crockett, Director of Information Systems, regarding the City's computer systems. Also present was Barb Lamb, Director of Human Resources, who provided a status on the employee's health benefit concerns. Councilor Koven stated that the Committee will be introducing a Resolution to the Council regarding those health concerns at a later date. Councilor Snyder reported that the Annexation and Land Use Committee met on June 8, 2000. The Committee reviewed a letter written by Mr. Mike Shaver of Wabash Scientific, Inc. outlying what the City would need to do to put in place generic guidelines for all annexations. The Committee will continue discussions as to this subject matter at their next meeting on July 13, 2000, at 7:30 a.m. in the Caucus Room. Councilor Wilson had no report on the Economic Development Committee at this time. Council President Rundle stated that the Finance Committee had not met recently and that the next meeting of the Committee will be on June 23, 2000, at 10:00 a.m. Councilor Carter stated that the Parks and Recreation Committee had no new report at this time. Councilor Battreall reported that the Public Safety Committee met on June 19, 2000. During that time, department heads provided updates on behalf of their respective departments. Several issues concerning the Hazel Dell Road patrols, the Lions Clubs parking lot, library traffic and left turn enforcement at 116tn Street and Rangeline Road were tabled until the next meeting on July 17, 2000. Council President Rundle stated that the Rules Committee has not met since its last report. The Committee is scheduled to meet on June 23, 2000; however, they plan to cancel and commence with their next scheduled meeting on July 28, 2000. Councilor Kirby reported that the Utilities and Transportation Committee met on June 9, 2000, at which time there were continued efforts concerning the underground Ordinance. A full report will be presented at the next meeting of the Committee and then to the Council at its next meeting on July 17, 2000. OLD BUSINESS Council President Rundle introduced Ordinance No. Z-341; An Ordinance Amending Zoning Ordinance No. Z-160, as Amended. Council President Rundle tumed the matter over to members of the Council for comments and concems with respect to this Ordinance. Councilor Snyder intervened to address Mr. Jim Nelson of Nelson and Frankenberger with questions concerning the specific issues presented by Mr. Nelson at the Public Heating of Ordinance No. Z-341. Mr. Nelson responded to questions and provided a copy of the Warranty Deed with respect to Woodland Country Club to the Clerk-Treasurer. Mr. Nelson then introduced Mr. Gary Linder with The Linder Company to address specific issues presented by Councilor Snyder. Council President Rundle stated that a special meeting of the Council was called and noticed on June 15, 2000, so that Councilors could tour the property and adjacent areas of Woodland Country Club. Councilor Carter confirmed that the special meeting was noticed as a public meeting and mentioned Mr. Fry with the Noblesville Ledger was in attendance at the tour of Woodland Country Club. The Council then expressed their comments and concerns with respect to this Ordinance beginning with Councilor Carter and followed by Councilors Wilson, Kirby, Koven, Battreall, Snyder and then, finally, Council President Rundle. There was additional Council discussion involving Mr. Jim Nelson. Ordinance No. Z-341 was approved 7-0. Council President Rundie called a recess at 8:31 p.m. Council President Rundle reconvened the Council Meeting at 8:38 p. rn. PUBLIC HEARING: Council President Rundle announced Ordinance No. D-1464-00; An Ordinance Providing for an Additional Appropriation from the General Fund to the Carmel City Court. Councilor Wilson moved to introduce this item into business. Councilor Snyder seconded. Judge Gall Bardach made a presentation to the Council. The Public Hearing was opened at 8:43 p.m. Seeing no one who wished to speak, the Public Heating was closed at 8:44 p.m. There was Council Discussion. Council President Rundle referred Ordinance No. D-1464-00 to the Finance Committee to be brought back to the meeting of Council on July 17, 2000. Council President Rundle announced Ordinance No. Z-346; An Ordinance to Promote the Integration of Open Space into Residential Neighborhoods in Conformity with the Comprehensive Plan. Councilor Wilson moved to introduce this item into business. Councilor Kirby seconded. Dave Cremeans, President of the Plan Commission, made a presentation to the Council. The Public Hearing was opened at 8:47 p.m. Carl Mills of 13001 West Road, spoke in favor of the Ordinance. Seeing no additional speakers, the Public Hearing was closed at 8:48 p.m. There was no Council discussion. Council President Rundle referred Ordinance No. Z-346 to the Annexation and Land Use Committee to be brought back to the meeting of Cou.,~cil on July 17, 2000. NEW BUSINESS: Council President Rundle introdm,~d Ordinance No. D-1466-00; An Ordinance Amending Chapter 5, Article 1, Section 5-3 of the Carmel City Code regarding the Rules of Park Operations. Councilor Kirby moved to introduce this item into business. Councilor Koven seconded. Councilor Carter, Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Committee, addressed Council regarding this Ordinance on behalf of the Committee. There was Council d~iscussion. Councilor Koven stated he had some concems and would like to attend the next meeting of the Parks and Recreation Committee. Council President Rundle referred Ordinance No. D-1466-00 to the Parks and Recreation Committee. Councilor Carter advised a Special Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Committee will be scheduled in order to further discuss this Ordinance to be brought back to the meeting of Council on July 17, 2000. Council President Rundle introduced Resolution No. CC-06-19-00-01; A Resolution Approving Payment of Construction Cost for Hazel Dell Bond Project in the amount of $67,584.17 for Pennsylvania Street Construction. Councilor Kirby moved to introduce this item into business. Councilor Carter seconded. There was no Council discussion. Resolution No. CC-06-19-00-02 was approved 7-0. Council President Rundle introduced Resolution No. CC-06-19-00-02; A Resolution Approving the Transfer of Funds from Various Departments to the Medical Escrow Fund in the amount of $200,000.00. Councilor Carter moved this item into business. Councilor Wilson seconded. Councilor Koven presented the Resolution to Council. There was discussion by and between the Council and Mayor Brainard. Mayor Brainard recommended the Resolution be tabled. Councilor Koven recommended the transfer continue; however, moved to amend the Resolution to reflect a transfer amount equal to one-half of each of the amounts indicated in the Resolution for a total transfer of $100,000.00 to the Medical Escrow Fund. Councilor Kirby seconded. The amendment as to Resolution No. CC-06-19-00-02 was approved 7-0. Resolution No. CC-06-19-00-02 was approved, with amendment, 7-0. Council President Rundie introduced Resolution No. CC-06-19-00-03; A Resolution Regarding the Acquisition of Monon Trail Property. Councilor Kirby moved to introduce this item into business. Councilor Koven seconded. Councilor Carter presented this matter to Council. There was Council discussion. Resolution No. CC-06-19-00-03 was approved 7-0. OTHER BUSINESS: Council President Rundle introduced the Interlocal Agreement Concemin~ Utility Relocation Costs between the City of Carreel, Indiana. and Hamilton County, Indiana. John Duffy, Director of the Department of Utilities, received comments and questions from Council concerning the Interlocal Agreement. The Interlocal Agreement Concerning Utility Relocation Costs was approved 7-0. EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS ADJOURNMENT: Council President Rundle turned the meeting over to Mayor Brainard for adjournment. Mayor Brainard moved to adjourn, pending the execution of documents. Councilor Wilson seconded. The meeting was adjourned, 7-0, at 9:32 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Clerk-Treasurer Diana'L. Cordra~AMC Approved, L"[, ~iayorJmes~~nard ATTEST: Clerk-Treasurer Diana L. Cordr&C 6/19/00 Minutes