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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCM-10-16-00City of Carmel CARMEL CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 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 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. September 18,200~ - Regular Meeting b. September 29, 2000 Special Meeting c. October 2, 2000 - Regular Meeting 5. RECOGNITION OF PERSONS WBO WISH TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL 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 b. Annexation and Land Use Committee c. Economic Development Committee d. Finance Committee e. Parks & Recreation Committee f. Public Safety Committee g. Rules Committee h. Utilities and Transportation Committee 10. OLD BUSINESS a. Second Readinl~ of Ordinance No. D-1482-00; An Ordinance Establishing a Grant Fund (Fund 900) as City Code Section 2-124.3; Sponsor: Councilor Wilson b. Second Readin~ :ff Ordinance No. D-1488-00; An Ordinance Providing for the TemP°rac~Lc°iwanc%fCFu^unnd~s; SPc°~n~'~°~L' ~CN°~uAnt~iAl~o,Wz ils°~7/57b~4oo c. Second Readin~ of Ordinance No. D-1489-00; An Ordinance Providing for an Additional Appropriation of Funds; Sponsor: Councilor Wilson 11. PUBLIC HEARING a. First Readins of Ordinance No. Z-352; An Ordinance to Amend the Carreel Clay Zoning Ordinance by Creating a New Zoning District to be Known as the OM (Old Meridian) District; Sponsor: Councilor Kirby *published in the Daily Ledger October 3, 2000 b. First ReadinS of Ordinance No. Z-353; An Ordinance Establishing the Old Meridian District (OM) Under the Cannel/Clay Zoning Ordinance, No. Z-289; Sponsor: Councilor Kirby *published in the Daily Ledger October 3, 2000 c. First ReadinS of Ordinance No. Z-204; An Ordinance Annexing Real Estate to the City of Cannel, 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); Sponsor: Councilor Snyder *published in the Daily Ledger ~4ugust 14, 2000 12. NEW BUSINESS a. First ReadinS of Ordinance No. D-1486-00; An Ordinance Amending Chapter 8, ArXicle 3, Section 8-17 of the Cannel City Code (School Zone Speed Limit); Sponsor: Councilor Battreall and Council President Rundle b. First Readins of Ordinance No. D-1490-00; An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Article 3, Division II, Section 2-47 of the Carmel City Code (Family Medical Leave Act); Sponsor: Councilor Battreall c. First ReadinS of Ordinance No. D-1491-00; An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Article 3, Division II, Section 2-81 of the Cannel City Code (Salary Ordinance); Sponsor: Councilor Battreall d. First Readins of Ordinance No. D-1493-00; An Ordinance Providing for an Additional Appropriation of the Funds from the General Fund Operating Balance; Sponsor Councilor Wilson e. Resolution No. CC-10-16-00-01; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carreel, Indiana, Concerning the Introduction of Ordinances and Resolutions Required Before Their Consideration By Council Committees; Sponsor: Councilor Carlet f. Resolution No. CC-10-16-00-02; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Cannel, Indiana, Regarding the Acquisition of l~eal Property for the Improvement of Cannel Drive; Sponsor: Councilor Battreall 13. OTHER BUSINESS Reconsideration of Ordinance No. D-1478-00 Accordinfl to Section 3-20(a) of the Carreel CitF Code; An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Article 5, Section 2-131 of the Carmel City Code (Purchasing Agencies and Purchasing Agents); Sponsor: Councilors Koven and Kirby 14. ANNOUNCEMENTS 15. EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS 16. ADJOURNMENT CARMEL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2000 - 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS / CITY HALL / ONE CIVIC SQUARE MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor James Brainard, Council Members John Koven, Norm Rundle, Luci Snyder, Ron Carlet and Wayne Wilson; Clerk-Treasurer Diana Cordray and Deputy Clerk-Treasurer Cartie Groce were also in attendance. Mayor James Brainard called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. Councilor Wayne Wilson pronounced the Invocation. Mayor James Brainard led the Pledge of Allegiance. RECOGNITION OF CITY EMPLOYEES AND OUTSTANDING CITIZENS: Mayor Brainard presented former City Councilors Jim Miller and Billy Walker with plaques in appreciation for their dedication and service to the City of Carmel. Mayor Brainard proclaimed the month of October 2000 as "National Breast Cancer Awareness Month" and, specifically, October 20, 2000 as "National Mammography Day" in the City of Carmel. At this time, Mayor Brainard turned the meeting over to Council President Rundle who stated he would not be acting as President this evening and turned the meeting over to Councilor Luci Snyder to serve as Acting President on behalf of Council President Norm Rundle. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilor Wilson moved to amend Page Three, Paragraph Three under Old Business for the Minutes of the September 18, 2000 Regular Meeting, particularly, Line Eight concerning the vote of Ordinance No. D-1474-00. Councilor Wilson advised he voted in the negative, whereas Council President Rundle stated that he voted in the affirmative. Therefore, the reference to the question of Ordinance No. D- 1474-00 should be amended to reflect that Councilors Battreall, Carter and Rundle voted in the affirmative and Councilors Koven, Wilson and Snyder voted in the negative. Councilor Rundle seconded the amendment. The mnendment to Page Three of the Minutes was approved 5-0. Councilor Rundle moved to amend Page Four, Paragraph Two, Line One under New Business, from 2000 to 2001. Councilor Wilson seconded. The amendment to Page Four of the Minutes was approved 5-0. Councilor Rundle moved to approve the Minutes of September 18, 2000, as amended. Councilor Wilson seconded. The Minutes were approved, as amended, 5-0. Councilor Wilson moved to approve the Minutes of the September 29, 2000 Special Meeting. Councilor Rundle seconded. The Minutes were approved 5-0. Councilor Wilson moved to approve the Minutes of the October 2, 2000 Regular Meeting. Councilor Koven seconded. The Minutes were approved 4-0. Councilor Rundie abstained as he was absent from such meeting. RECOGNITION OF PERSONS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL: Mark Ratterman of 11257 St. Andrews Lane, addressed the Council on behalf of the Springmill Ponds Annual Meeting with regard to the Cannel Annexation Proposal. Barbara Richards of 934 Shea, addressed the Council on behalf of the League of Women Voters of Hamilton County with regard to the Candidate Forum. COUNCIL, MAYORAL AND CLERK-TREASURER COMMENTS/OBSERVATIONS: Acting Council President Snyder moved to bring the matter of Item 13 on the Agenda to the attention of the Council for reconsideration. It was brought to the attention of Acting President Snyder that the prior vote of this Ordinance was 3-2, thus not representing a vote by a simple majority of the Council. Acting Council President Snyder proposed that Item 13 should more appropriately be placed under New Business as Item 12g. Councilor Wilson moved to place Item 13 as Item 12g under New Business. Councilor Rundle seconded. The motion was approved 5-0. CLAIMS: Councilor Wilson moved to approve Claims in the amounts of $560,753.66 and $290,665.74. Councilor Rundle seconded. The claims were approved 5-0. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Councilor Koven stated that the Administration Committee has not met. The next meeting of the Committee is scheduled for November 10, 2000. Councilor Snyder reported that the Annexation and Land Use Committee met on October 12, 2000, at 7:30 a.m., at which time there was discussion concerning the Ace Hardware Expansion. The Committee did not reach a decision at that time; however, Curther discussions will continue with regard to Ace Hardware. The Committee also discussed the Annexation Policy for which a copy of the Final Draft will be distributed to each Council member in order to receive any questions and/or concerns. The next meeting of the Annexation and Land Use Committee will be on November 9, 2000. Councilor Wilson stated that the Economic Development Committee did meet this evening and discussed the City Center Project with the Mayor. The next meeting of the Committee is scheduled for November 20, 2000. Clerk-Treasurer Diana Cordray reported on behalf of Council President Rundle that the Finance Committee did meet in a Special Meeting on October 6, 2000, at which time the Committee discussed Ordinance Nos. D-1482-00, D-1488-00 and D-1489-00. The Committee provided a favorable recommendation to the Council for each Ordinance. The next meeting of the Finance Committee will be October 27, 2000. Councilor Carter stated that the Parks and Recreation Committee has not met. However, Councilor Carter did report on the recent dedication of the new Inlow Park. Councilor Wilson reported on behalf of Councilor Battreall that the Public Safety Committee did meet; however, they did not have a quorum. The next meeting of the Committee is scheduled for November 6, 2000. Councilor Runrile stated that the Rules Committee has not met since the last meeting of the Council. The next meeting of the Rules Committee is scheduled for October 27, 2000. Councilor Wilson reported on behalf of Cotmcilor Kirby that the Utilities and Transl~ortation Committee did meet on October 13, 2000, at which time the Committee met with several citizens in the community regarding the concerns of parking around the school areas. The next meeting of the Committee is still to be determined. OLD BUSINESS Acting Council President Snyder announced the Second Readin~ of Ordinance No. D-1482-00; An Ordinance Establishing a Grant Fund (Fund 900) as City Code Section 2-Section 2-124.3. Councilor Wilson presented this matter to Council. There was no discussion. Ordinance No. D-1482-00 was approved 5-0. Acting Council President Snyder announced the Second Reading of Ordinance No. D-1488-00; An Ordinance Providing for the Temporary Loan of Funds. Councilor Wilson presented this matter to Council. There was no discussion. Ordinance No. D-1488-00 was approved 5-0. Acting Council President Snyder announced the Second Readin~ of Ordinance No. D-1489-00; An Ordinance Providing for an Additional Appropriation of Funds. Councilor Wilson presented this matter to Council. There was Council discussion. Councilor Wilson moved to amend the Ordinance to reflect the appropriation of funds into the Board of Public Works Budget rather than the City Council Budget. There was Council discussion. Councilor Rundle seconded the motion to amend. The amendment was approved 5-0. Ordinance No. D-1489-00 was approved, as amended, 5-0. PUBLIC HEARING: Acting Council President Snyder announced the First Readin~ of Ordinance No. Z-352; An Ordinance to Amend the Carmel Clay Zoning Ordinance by Creating a New Zoning District to be Known as the OM (Old Meridian) District. Councilor Wilson moved this item into business. Councilor Carlet seconded. John Shuler, Chairman of the Old Meridian District Task Force presented this matter to Council in the absence of Councilor Kirby. Mr. Shuler reported that the Task Force provided a favorable recommendation of this Ordinance to the Council. Acting Council President Snyder opened the matter for Public Hearing at 7:38 p.m. Dr. Tom Mullins owner of the Northside Veterinary Hospital spoke in favor of the Ordinance. Seeing no else who wished to speak, Acting Council President Sndyer closed the Public Hearing at 7:40 p.m. There was no Council discussion. Ordinance No. Z-352 was referred to the Annexation and Land Use Committee. Councilor Kirby arrived at approximately 7:40p.m. Acting Council President Snyder announced the First Readin~ of Ordinance No. Z-353; An Ordinance Establishing the Old Meridian District (OM) Under the Carmel/Clay Zoning Ordinance, No. Z-289. Councilor Rundle moved this item into business. Councilor Wilson seconded. Councilor Kirby presented the Ordinance to Council. John Shuler, Chairman of the Old Meridian District Task Fome provided further explanation. Acting Council President Snyder opened the matter for Public Heating at 7:44 p.m. Seeing no one who wished to speak, Acting Council President Snyder closed the Public Heating at 7:45 p.m. There was brief Council discussion. Councilor Rundle inquired as to why the rules were not suspended for Ordinance No. Z-352. Councilor Kirby moved to suspend the roles and waive the referral of this Ordinance and Ordinance No. Z-352 to a Committee. Councilor Rundle seconded. The rules were suspended as to Ordinance Nos. Z-352 and Z-353 by a vote of 6-0. Ordinance No. Z-352 and Ordinance No. Z-353 will return to Council on November 6, 2000. Acting Council President Snyder announced the First Reading of Ordinance No. C-204; An Ordinance Annexing Real Estate to the City of Carmel, Indiana. Councilor Wilson moved to introduce this item into business. Councilor Carter seconded. Acting Council President Snyder presented this matter to Council once again. Acting Council President Snyder opened the matter for Public Hearing at 7:46 p.m. Seeing no one who wished to speak, the Public Hearing was closed at 7:46 p.m. There was no Council discussion. Acting Council President Snyder indicated that this Ordinance has been to Committee; therefore, Ordinance No. C-204 will return to Council on November 20, 2000 for a Second Reading. NEW BUSINESS: Acting Council President Snyder announced the First Readin~ of Ordinance No. D-1486-00; An Ordinance Amending Chapter 8, Article 3, Section 8-17 of the Carreel City Code (School Zone Speed Limit). Councilor Rundle moved to introduce this item into business. Councilor Koven seconded. Councilor Rundle presented this matter to Council. There was no Council discussion. Acting Council President Snyder referred Ordinance No. D-1486-00 to the Public Safety Committee for further consideration. Acting Council President Snyder announced the First Readin~ of Ordinance No. D-1490-00; An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Article 3, Division II, Section 2-47 of the Cannel City Code (Family Medical Leave Act). Councilor Kirby moved this item into business. Councilor Wilson seconded. Clerk-Treasurer Diana Cordray presented this matter to Council. There was Council discussion. Acting Council President Snyder referred Ordinance No. D-1490-00 to the Administration Committee. ' Acting Council President Snyder announced the First Reading of Ordinance No. D-1491-00; An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Article 3, Division II, Section 2-81 of the Carreel City Code (Salary Ordinance). Councilor Carter moved to introduce this item into business. Councilor Wilson seconded. There was no Council discussion. Acting Council President Snyder referred Ordinance No. D-1491-00 to the Finance Committee for furti~.er consideration. Acting Council President Snyder announced the First Readin~ of Ordinance No. D-1493-00; An Ordinance Providing for an Additional Appropriation of the Funds from the General Fund Operating Balance. Councilor Wilson moved this item into business. Councilor Kirby seconded. Councilor Wilson presented this matter to Council. There was no Council discussion. Councilor Wilson moved to suspend the rules and waive the referral of this Ordinance to a Committee. Councilor Kirby seconded. The motion to suspend the rules was approved 6-0. Ordinance No. D-1493-00 will return to the next meeting of Council on November 6, 2000. Acting Council President Snyder announced Resolution No. CC-10-16-00-01; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Cannel, Indiana, Conceming the Introduction of Ordinances and Resolutions Required Before Their Consideration By Council Committees. Councilor Caster moved this item into business. Councilor Rundle seconded. Councilor Carter presented this matter to Council. Councilor Rundie expressed his opposition to the Resolution. There was extensive Council discussion. Councilor Kirby stated that the Council may simply need to 'iron-out' the Rules of Operation. Councilor Carter suggested to Council that this item may need to go to the Rules Committee for further consideration. Council discussion continued. Acting Council President Snyder called for a vote of the Resolution. Resolution No. CC-10-16-00-01 was defeated 1-5, Councilor Carter voted in the affirmative. Acting Cotmcil President Snyder announced Resolution No. CC-10-16-00-02; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Regarding the Acquisition of Real Property for the Improvement of Cannel Drive. Councilor Wilson moved to introduce this item into business. Councilor Rundle seconded. Mayor Brainard presented this matter to Council. There was Council discussion. Resolution No. CC-10-16-00-02 was approved 5-1, Councilor Koven voted in the negative. Acting Council President Snyder announced the reconsideration of Ordinance No. D-1478-00; An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Article 5, Section 2-131 of the Carmel City Code (Purchasing Agencies and Pumhasing Agents), as a First Reading. Councilor Koven stated that upon the advice of Council's attorney, Sue Beesley, an original vote of 3-2 constitutes as a "no action" vote and it is, therefore, appropriate to return this item to the Agenda for reconsideration as a Second Reading. There was Council discussion. Councilor Rundle asked the opinion of City Attomey Douglas Haney. Mr. Haney was unable to render an opinion. Clerk-Treasurer Diana Cordray recited the City Code. Councilor Wilson moved to remove Ordinance No. D-1478-00 from New Business as Item 12g and move it back into Other Business as a Third Reading. Councilor Koven seconded. The motion to once again move the placement of Ordinance No. D-1478-00 for reconsideration was approved 5-I, Councilor Carter voted in the negative. Councilor Rundle requested a new introduction of Ordinance No. D-1478-00. OTHER BUSINESS Councilor Kirby introduced Ordinance No. D-1478-00; An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Article 5, Section 2-131 of the Carmel City Code (Purchasing Agencies and Purchasing Agents) for reconsideration by the Council and provided an explanation. Mayor Brainard offered additional information as to the explanation of this Ordinance. There was extensive Council discussion. Acting Council President Snyder referred this matter to the Finance Committee for further discussion and consideration. EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS ADJOURNMENT: Acting Council President Snyder turned the meeting over to Mayor Brainard for adjournment. Mayor Brainard moved to adjourn, pending the execution of documents. The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m. Clerk-Treasurer Diana L. 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