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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCM-08-07-00City Carme'- CARMEL CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA MONDAY, AUGUST 7, 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. July 13, 2000- Special Meeting b. July 17, 2000 - Regular Meeting 5. RECOGNITION OF PERSONS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL 6. COUNCIL, MAYORAL AND CLERK-TREASURER COMMENTS/OBSERVATIONS 7. ACTION ON MAYORAL VETOES , CLAIMS · Payroll · General Claims · Retirement , COMMITTEE REPORTS Administration Committee Annexation and Land Use Committee Economic Development Committee Finance Committee Parks & Recreation Committee Public Safety Committee Rules Committee Utilities and Transportation Committee ONE CIVIC SQUARE CARMEL, INDIANA 46032 317/571-2400 10. 11. 12. OLD BUSINESS a. Second Readins of Ordinance No. D-1467-00; An Ordinance Fixing Salaries of Appointed Officers and Employees of the City of Carmel, Indiana, for the Year 2001; Diana Cordray, Clerk-Treasurer and Barbara Lamb, Director of Human Resources b. Second Readins of Ordinance No. D-1468-00; An Ordinance Fixing Salaries of the Appointed Officers and Employees of the Clerk-Treasurer, City of Carmel, Indiana, for the Year 2001; Diana Cordray, Clerk-Treasurer and Barbara Lamb, Director of Human Resources d, Second Readins of Ordinance No. D-1469-00; An Ordinance Fixing Salaries of Appointed Officers and Employees of the Carmel City Court, Carmel, Indiana, for the Year 2001; Diana Cordray, Clerk-Treasurer and Barbara Lamb, Director of Human Resources Third Readins of Ordinance No. Z-346; An Ordinance to Promote the Integration of Open Space Into Residential Neighborhoods in Conformity with the Comprehensive Plan; Councilor Luci Snyder, Carmel City Council *published in the Daily Ledger June 7, 2000 PUBLIC HEARING a. First Reading, of Ordinance No. Z-350; An Ordinance Amending Zoning Ordinance No. Z-160, As Amended; James J. Nelson, Nelson & Frankenberger *published in the Daily Ledger July 24, 2000 NEW BUSINESS a. Introduction of Ordinance No. C-204; An Ordinance Annexing Real Estate to the City of Carmel, Indiana; (A Part of the S.W. Quarter of Section 36, Township 18 North, Range 3 East Commonly Known as 1011 South Guilford, Carmel, Indiana); James J. Nelson, Nelson & Frankenberger b. Introduction of Ordinance No. C-205; An Ordinance Annexing Certain Territory to the City of Carmel, Indiana, Placing the Same Within the Corporate Boundaries Thereof and Making the Same a Part of the City of Carmel; (I-465 - From 96th Street to College Avenue); Mayor James Brainard c. First Readins of Ordinance No. D-1465-00; An Ordinance Adopting an Ordinance Concerning Cable Television, to be Codified as Carmel City Code Chapter 4, Division IV, Article 2, Sect,.'on 4-68; Mayor James Brainard and Bob Smith, Chairperson for City of Carmel Cable TV Advisory Committee d. First Reading, of Ordinance No. D-1470-00; An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Article 3, Division II, Section 2-81 of the Cannel City Code; Barbara Lamb, Director of Human Resources e. First Reading, of Ordinance No. D-1472-00; An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Article 3, Division II, Section 2-44 of the Carmel City Code; Douglas C. Haney, City Attorney g, h, First Reading, of Ordinance No. D-1473-00; An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9, Article 2, Division IV, Section 9-59(a) and Chapter 9, Article 3, Division V, Section 9- 174(b) of the Carmel City Code; Douglas C. Haney, City Attorney Resolution No. CC-08-07-00-01; A Resolution Approving Payment of Construction Costs for Hazel Dell Bond Project ($143,566.71 for Pennsylvania Street Construction); Kate Weese, Carmel City Engineer Resolution No. CC-08-07-00-02; A Resolution Approving Payment of Construction Costs for Hazel Dell Bond Project ($106,560.46); Kate Weese, Cannel City Engineer Resolution No. CC-08-07-00-03; A Resolution Requiring the Carmel/Clay Plan Commission to Prepare Certain Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance; Steve Engelking, Street Commissioner and Council President Norm Rundle, Carreel City Council Resolution No. CC-08-07-00-04; A Resolution Adopting a Written Fiscal Plan and Definite Policy for an Area Known as the Annexation Territory Identified in Ordinance No. C-205; Mayor James Brainard 13. OTHER BUSINESS 14. ANNOUNCEMENTS 15. EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS 16. ADJOURNMENT CARMEL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, AUGUST 7, 2000 - 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS / CITY HALL / ONE CIVIC SQUARE MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor James Brainard, Council Members Kevin Kirby, Bob Battreall, Norm Rundle, Luci Snyder, Ron Carter and Wayne Wilson; Clerk-Treasurer Diana Cordray and Deputy Clerk-Treasurer Carde Groce were also in attendance. Councilor John Koven was absent. Mayor James Brainard called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. Wayne Wilson pronounced the Invocation. Mayor James Brainard led the Pledge of Allegiance. RECOGNITION OF CITY EMPLOYEES AND OUTSTANDING CITIZENS: The following persons were recognized by Mayor James Brainard for their achievements and/or contributions within the community: Range Line Pioneer Award- Barb Moshier for her involvement and efforts with the Sister Cities Program and School Exchange Program; Range Line Pioneer Award- Bob Land for his service as the Vice-Chairman for Carmelfest; RanRe Line Pioneer AWard- Wayne Wilson for his service as Chairman for Carmelfest; Outstanding Citizen Award- Carmelfest Committee Members: Tim McCullough, Kathy Benjamin, Sherry Kindig, Bob Frambes, Bonnie Hess, Char Cooper, Walt Cooper, Jeff Worrell, Susan Armstrong, Jim Kornmann and Ann Taylor; Outstanding Citizen Award-Erin Ericson, Tejas Kheradiya, Richie Rogers and Jonathan Cassady, DECA Students (An Association of High School Marketing Students) at Carmel High School. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilor Carter moved to approve the Minutes of the July 13, 2000 Special Meeting. Councilor Snyder seconded. The Minutes were approved 6-0. Councilor Wilson moved to approve the Minutes of the July 17, 2000 Regular Meeting. Councilor Snyder seconded. The Minutes were approved 6-0. RECOGNITION OF PERSONS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL: COUNCIL, MAYORAL AND CLERK-TREASURER COMMENTS/OBSERVATIONS: Councilor Carter referred Council to the receipt Of several letters of petition from the resident's association in Clay West advising of their desire to be included in the consolidation of Clay West into Carmel. It was requested that the letters be directed to the Clerk-Treasurer and that copies be made and distributed to each Councilor for consideration. CLAIMS: Councilor Snyder moved to approve Claims in the amounts of $3,960.00, $243,420.88 and $649,043.42 and $1,016,666.91. Councilor Wilqon seconded. The claims were approved 6-0. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Councilor Koven was absent from this meeting and thereby unable to present a report on behalf of the Administration Committee. Councilor Snyder reported that the Annexation and Land Use Committee met on July 13, 2000. The Committee consultant, Mike Shaver, was present as well as several Councilors. The topic of discussion was the Residential Open Space Ordinance. Councilor Snyder advised that this Ordinance is an agenda item at tonight's meeting and Council will be required to make a decision on this Ordinance. The next meeting is scheduled for August 10, 2000; however, the time has changed to 4:00 p.m. in order to better accommodate everyone who wishes to attend. Councilor Wilson stated that the Economic Development Committee has not had a need to meet to-date and; therefore, has no report at this time. Council President Rundle reported that the Finance Committee met on July 28, 2000, at which time they discussed the payment schedule from the City to the Park Board and made modifications to such schedule. The Committee also discussed a request from Connor Prairie to support one of their programs. The Committee rendered a decision of 3-0 against the request. The Finance Committee will meet again on August 25, 2000. Councilor Carter reported that the Parks and Recreation Committee met on August 7, 2000. There was consideration of a Resolution regarding additional appropriation of funds involving construction of the Monon Trail. The Parks Board will be reviewing that Resolution and upon a vote of 3-0 by the Committee, the Resolution will be brought to Council at its next meeting of business. The Committee also reconsidered the amendments to the new Parks Rules concerning the use of alcohol. The motion was tabled and carried 2-1. Councilor Battreall stated that the Public Safety Committee had not met since last report. Council President Rundle reported that the Rules Committee met for the first time on July 28, 2000. The first topic of discussion was an Ordinance proposed by Councilor Koven limiting the transfer of funds within budget categories. The Committee voted unanimously to pass this Ordinance on to Council with a favorable recommendation. Councilor Koven proposed a second Ordinance involving the Council's endorsement of agenda items. The Committee also provided a unanimous, favorable recommendation for this Ordinance to Council. The Committee discussed the necessity of a review of the Carmel City Code and this matter was referred to the Administration Committee for further discussion. Councilor Snyder proposed an Ordinance for the establishment of a COIT Fund separate from the General Fund. The Committee will provide further review of that Ordinance prior to a vote by the Rules Committee. Councilor Kirby had no report for the Utilities and Transportation Committee. OLD BUSINESS Council President Rundle presented Ordinance No. D-1467-00; An Ordinance Fixing Salaries of Appointed Officers and Employees of the City of Carmel, Indiana, for the Year 2001, As Amended. There was brief Council discussion. Councilor Kirby moved to approve the Ordinance. Councilor Battreall seconded. Ordinance No. D-1467-00 was approved 6-0. Council President Rundle presented Ordinance No. D-1468-00; An Ordinance Fixing Salaries of the Appointed Officers and Employees of the Clerk-Treasurer, City of Carmel, Indiana, for the Year 2001, As Amended. Councilor Kirby moved to approve the Ordinance. Councilor Snyder seconded. Ordinance No. D-1468-00 was approved 6-0. Council President Rundle presented Ordinance No. D-1469-00; An Ordinance Fixing Salaries of Appointed Officers and Employees of the Carmel City Court, Carmel, Indiana, for the Year 2001. Councilor Wilson moved to approve the Ordinance. Councilor Battreall seconded. Ordinance No. D- 1469-00 was approved 6-0. Council President Rundie announced Ordinance No. Z-346; An Ordinance to Promote the Integration of Open Space Into Residential Neighborhoods in Conformity with the Comprehensive Plan. Councilor Kirby presented the options conceming this Ordinance to Council. There was Council discussion. Councilor Kirby proposed certain changes to the amendments to the Ordinance by reference of Attachment "A" (attached hereto as Exhibit "A"). Michael Hollibaugh, Department of Community Services - Planning and Zoning, explained the proposed changes to the amendments to Ordinance No. Z-346. Councilor Kirby moved to amend the amendments to Ordinance No. Z-346. Councilor Battreall seconded. The amendments to the amendment of Ordinance No. Z-346 referenced as Attachment "A" was approved 6-0. There was additional Council discussion. Councilor Kirby moved to approve the amended amendment. Councilor Wilson seconded. The amended amendment to Ordinance No. Z-346 was approved 6-0 PUBLIC HEARING: Council President Rundle announced Ordinance No. Z-350; An Ordinance Amending Zoning Ordinance No. Z-160, As Amended. Councilor Kirby introduced this Ordinance and waived the reading of such. Councilor Battreall seconded. James Nelson of Nelson & Frankenberger made a presentation to the Council. The Public Heating was opened at 8:40 p.m. Seeing no one who wished to speak, the Public Heating was closed at 8:41 p.m. There was Council Discussion. Council President Rundle referred Ordinance No. Z-350 to the Annexation and Land Use Committee. Councilor Kirby moved to waive the referral of this Ordinance to the Committee. Councilor Battreall seconded. The referral of Ordinance No. Z-350 to Committee was waived 6-0. Ordinance No. Z-350 will be brought back to the next meeting of Council on August 21, 2000. NEW BUSINESS: Council President Rundle announced Ordinance No. C-204; An Ordinance Annexing Real Estate to the City of Carmel, Indiana; (A Part of the S.W. Quarter of Section 36, Township 18 North, Range 3 East Commonly Known as 1011 South Guilford, Carmel, Indiana). Councilor Kirby introduced Ordinance No. C-204 into business and moved to waive the reading. Councilor Battreall seconded. James J. Nelson of Nelson & Frankenberger made a presentation to Council. Councilor Kirby recommended referral of this Ordinance to the Annexation and Land Use Committee. Council President Rundle called a recess at 9:00p. m. Council President Rundle reconvened the Council Meeting at 9:06 p. m. Council President Rundie announced Ordinance No. C-205; An Ordinance Annexing Certain Territory to the City of Carmel, Indiana, Placing the Same Within the Corporate Boundaries Thereof and Making the Same a Part of the City of Carmel; (1-465 - From 96th Street to College Avenue). Councilor Carter introduced Ordinance No. C-205 into business. Councilor Battreall seconded. Mayor Brainard presented this matter to Council. Mike Shaver of Wabash Scientific and Nick Kile of Bames& Thornburg responded to questions by Council. There was Council discussion. Council President Rundie referred Ordinance No. C-205 to the Annexation and Land Use Committee. Council President Rundle announced Ordinance No. D-1465-00; An Ordinance Adopting an Ordinance Conceming Cable Television, to be Codified as Cannel City Code Chapter 4, Division IV, Article 2, Section 4-68. Councilor Kirby moved to introduce this Ordinance into business and waive the reading, although requiring an explanation of such. Councilor Battreall seconded. Mayor Brainard made a presentation to Council. There was Council discussion. Bob Smith, Chairman of the Cable TV Advisory Committee, and Peggy Piety, legal council for the Committee, received questions from the Council. Council President Rundle referred Ordinance No. D-1465-00 to the Utilities and Transportation Committee. Council President Rundie announced Ordinance No. D-1470-00; An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Article 3, Division II, Section 2-81 of the Carmel City Code. Councilor Kirby moved to introduce and waive the reading of the Ordinance. Councilor Battreall seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Rundle referred Ordinance No. D-1470-00 to the Administration Committee. Council President Rundle announced Ordinance No. D-1472-00; An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Article 3, Division II, Section 2-44 of the Cannel City Code. Councilor Kirby moved to introduce this item into business. Councilor Battreall seconded. Diana Cordray, Clerk-Treasurer, presented this matter to Council. There was no Council discussion. Council President Rundle referred Ordinance No. D-1472-00 to the Administration Committee. Council President Rundle announced Ordinance No. D-1473-00; An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9, Article 2, Division IV, Section 9-59(a) and Chapter 9, Article 3, Division V, Section 9-174(b) of the Carmel City Code. Councilor Kirby moved to introduce and waive the reading of the Ordinance. Councilor Battreall seconded. Mayor Brainard made a presentation to Council. There was no Council discussion. Councilor Kirby moved to waive the referral of Ordinance No. D-1473-00 to a Committee, as it has been discussed in Committee prior to this meeting of Council. Ordinance No. D-1473-00 will return to the next meeting of Council on August 21, 2000. Council President Rundle introduced Resolution No. CC-08-07-00-01; A Resolution Approving Payment of Construction Costs for Hazel Dell Bond Project ($149,366.71 for Pennsylvania Street Construction). Councilor Kirby moved this item into business. Councilor Battreall seconded. There was no Council discussion Resolution No. CC-08-07-00-01 was approved 6-0. Council President Rundle introduced Resolution No. CC-08-07-00-02; A Resolution Approving Payment of Construction Costs for Hazel Dell Bond Project ($106,560.46). Councilor Kirby moved this item into business and waived the reading of such. Councilor Battreall seconded. There was no Council discussion. Resolution No. CC-08-07-00-02 was approved 6-0. Council President Rundie introduced Resolution No. CC-08-07-00-03; A Resolution Requiring the Carmel/Clay Plan Commission to Prepare Certain Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. Councilor Kirby moved this item into business. Councilor Battreall seconded. Council President Rundle presented this matter to Council and advised that Resolution No. CC-08-07-00-03 has been discussed by the Finance Committee. There was Council discussion. Councilor Kirby moved to amend the Resolution by inserting a new paragraph on Page Two, following Paragraph Two, to read as follows: "AND, THEREFORE, For an amendment to the thoroughfare including adding the proposed freeway interchange at 13 ]st and U.S. 31 and requiring the right-of-ways to be reserved in any development plans forthcoming." Councilor Battreall seconded the amendment. The amendment as stated was approved 6-0. There was additional Council discussion. Councilor Carter moved to amend Page 6, Item 29.6.2, No. 12, conceming Fees. There was Council discussion. Councilor Battreall seconded Councilor Carter's motion to amend Page 6. There was additional Council discussion. Councilor Carter withdrew his motion to amend Page 6. Council President Rundle called for a vote regarding Resolution No. CC-08- 07-00-03. Resolution No. CC-08-07-00-03 was approved, as amended, 6-0. Council President Rundle introduced Resolution No. CC-08-07-00-04; A Resolution Adopting a Written Fiscal Plan and Definite Policy for an Area Known as the Annexation Territory Identified In Ordinance No. C-205. Councilor Kirby moved this item into business. Councilor Battreall seconded. Mike Shaver of Wabash Scientific made a presentation to Council. There was no Council discussion. Resolution No. CC-08-07-00-04 was approved 6-0. OTHER BUSINESS: Councilor Snyder discussed the receipt of a letter from the Indiana Department of Transportation conceming the acquisition of property in the U.S. 31 right-of-way and the 90-day Moratorium on building in affected areas. Michael Hollibaugh with the Department of Community Services has requested an additional 60-day extension from Council. The Moratorium currently in place expires on August 14, 2000. There was Council discussion. Councilor Kirby moved to extend the 90-day Moratorium currently in place for an additional 90 days. Councilor Battreall seconded. The extension of the development of plans for an additional 90 days (November 12, 2000) was approved 6-0. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Brainard announced that the Annual Indiana Association of Cities and Towns Conference is scheduled for September in Evansville, Indiana, and encouraged everyone to attend. The City of Carmel Household Hazardous Waste Program has been nominated for an award which will bc announced at the afternoon luncheon on Tuesday, September 19, 2000. The City would appreciate as much support in attendance as possible. EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS ADJOURNMENT: Council President Rundie turned the meeting over to Mayor Brainard for adjournment. Mayor Brainard moved to adjoum, pending the execution of documents. Councilor Kirby seconded. The meeting was adjoumed, 6-0, at 10:27 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Clerk-Treasurer Dian . , Approved, ATTEST: Clerk-Treasurer Diana L. Cord~~MC 6/19/00 Minutes