HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCM-11-20-00MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 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. November 6, 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
8. CLAIMS
· Payroll
· General Claims
· Retirement
9. 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
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OLD BUSINESS
a~ Second Readiml of Ordinance No. D-1484~00; An Ordinance Fixing Salaries of Elected
Officials of the City of Carmel, Indiana for the Year 2001; Sponsor: Councilor Rundie
b. Second Readin~ 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. Second Readin~ of Ordinance No. D-1492-00; An Ordinance Establishing a Fixed
Asset Capitalization Policy and Adding Chapter 2, Article 5, Section 2-132 to the Cannel
City Code; Sponsor: Councilor Wilson
d. Second Reading of Ordinance No. D~1494-00; An Ordinance of the Common Council
of the City of Carmel, Indiana Providing for an Additional Appropriation of the Funds
from the General Fund Operating Balance (Carreel Police Department); Sponsor:
Councilor Kirby
e. Second Readinl~ of Ordinance No; D-1495-00; An Ordinance Enacting and Adopting a
Supplement to the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cannel, Indiana; Sponsor: Luci
Snyder
f. Second Readin~ of Ordinance No. C-203; An Ordinance for the Annexation of
Woodland Country Club, Inc.; James J. Nelson, Nelson & Frankenberger
g. Second Readin~ of Ordinance Nil.. A-86; An Ordinance Budgeting Expenditures for the
Operating and Depreciating Fund-~ for the Carmel Water Utility (Water Utility Budget);
Sponsor: Councilor Wilson
h. Second Readin~ of Ordinance No. S-67; An Ordinance Budgeting Expenditures for the
Operating and Depreciation Funds for the Sewer Utility (Sewer Utility Budget); Sponsor:
Councilor Wilson
11.
PU. BLIC HEARING
a. First Reading, of Ordinance No. Z-355; An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Parceli
Within the U.S. 421 (Michigari Road) Overlay Zone Under the Carmel/Clay Zoning
Ordinance, No. Z-289; Sponsor: Councilor Kirby
*published in the Daily Ledger November 1, 2000
NEW BUSINESS
a. Ordinance No. D-1496-00; An O~dinance for Additional Appropriation for the City of
Carmcl SU'eet Department in the a/nount of $2,188.00; Sponsor: Councilor Wilson
b. Resolution No. CC-11-20-00-01; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of
Cannel, Indiana, Approving Payment of Construction Costs for Hazel Dell and
Pennsylvania Bond Project; Sponsor: Councilor Wilson
c. Resolution No. CC-11-20-00-0:~;- A Resolution for Transfer of Funds by the CarmeI
Street Depax~ment; Sponsor: Councilor Wilson
Resolution No. CC-11-20-00-0~; A Resolution Adopting a Fiscal Plan for the
Annexation of Property Contig'aous to the City of Carreel, Indiana (Proposed for
Ordinance No. C~203, Woodland Country Club, Inc.); Sponsor: Councilor Snyder
Resolution No. CC-11-20-00-04; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of
Carmel, Indiana for Transfer of Funds by the Department of Law; Sponsor: Councilor
Carter
13. OTHER BUSINESS
14. ANNOUNCEMENTS
15. EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS
16. ADJOURNMENT
CARMEL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2000 - 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS / CITY HALL / ONE CIVIC SQUARE
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor James Brainard, Council Members Keyin Kirby, John Koven, Norm Rundle, Luci Snyder 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 7:06 p.m.
Councilor Wayne Wilson pronounced the Invocation.
Mayor James Brainard led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Brainard turned the meeting over to Council President Norm Rundle.
RECOGNITION OF CITY EMPLOYEES A~D OUTSTANDING CITIZENS:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Councilor Snyder moved to approve the Minutes of the November 6, 2000 Regular Meeting. Councilor
Wilson seconded. The Minutes were approved 5-0.
RECOGNITION OF PERSONS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL:
Dick Frost of 507 Stonehedge Drive, addressed the Council regarding the proposed annexation of
Western Clay Township.
COUNCIL~ MAYORAL AND CLERK-TREASURER COMMENTS/OBSERVATIONS:
Mayor James Brainard reported on the City Center project and provided an update concerning
construction.
Councilor Wilson commented on recent newspaper articles involving Common Council members and
the unrelated articles concerning the Carmel City Police Chief and the Cannel City Police Department.
CLAIMS:
Councilor Snyder moved to approve Claims in the amounts of $1,000,437.18, $20,950.00 and
$231,362.76. Councilor Wilson seconded. The claims were approved 5-0.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Councilor Koven reported that the Administration Committee met on November 8, 2000. The
Committee continued its discussions regarding Ordinance No. D-1490-00 which is on Council's agenda
this evening for a second reading and vote. The Committee's recommendations will be made at that
time. The next meeting of the Committee is schec~led for December 8, 2000.
Councilor Snyder stated that the Annexation and Land Use Committee has not met since the last
meeting of Council. The Committee is scheduled to meet on December 7, 2000 at 7:00 p.m.
Councilor Wilson reported that the Economic Development Committee met on November 20, 2000, at
which time discussions with the Mayor continued regarding the City Center project. The next meeting
of the Committee is scheduled for December 18, 2000.
Council President Rundle stated that the Finance Committee has not met. The next meeting of the
Committee is scheduled for December 4, 2000.
Councilor Carter was not present for a report on behalf of the Parks and Recreation Committee.
Council President Norm Rundle reported on behalf of Councilor Battreall that the Public Safety
Committee has not met.
Council President Rundle stated that the Rules Committee has not met; however, the Committee will
meet prior to the next meeting of Council.
Councilor Kirby reported that the Utilities and ~ransl~ortation Committee met on November 17, 2000.
The Committee reviewed the proposed budgets of the Utilities Department and provided a favorable
recommendation to Council for approval The next meeting is presently scheduled for December 8,
2000.
OLD BUSINESS
Council President Rundle announced the Second Reading of Ordinance No. D-1484-00; An Ordinance
Fixing Salaries of Elected Officials of the City of Carmel, Indiana for the Year 2001. There was no
Council discussion. Ordinance No. D-1484-00 was approved 5-0.
Council President Rundle announced the Second 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 Koven provided addi-tional comments as to the Ordinance. There was no
Council discussion. Ordinance No. D-1490-00 was approved 5-0.
Council President Rundle announced the Second Readin~ of Ordinance No. D-1492-00; An Ordinance
Establishing a Fixed Asset Capitalization Poli~y and Adding Chapter 2, Article 5, Section 2-132 to the
Carmel City Code. Council President Rundle advised Council that this matter is still in the Finance
Committee. Ordinance No. D-1492-00 will be carried over to the next meeting of Council.
Council President Rundle announced the Second ReadinR of Ordinance No. D-1494-00; An Ordinance
of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana Providing for an Additional Appropriation of the
Funds from the General Fund Operating Balance (Carmel Police Department). Councilor Kirby
provided a further explanation of the Ordinance. There was no Council discussion. Ordinance No. D-
1494-00 was approved 5-0.
Council President Rundle announced the Second Readin~ of Ordinance No. D-1495-00; An Ordinance
Enacting and Adopting a Supplement to the Code of Ordinances of the City of Carmel, Indiana. There
was no Council discussion. Ordinance No. D-1495~00 was approved 5-0.
As this time, Council President Rundle introduced Agenda Item No. 12d, Resolution No. CC-11-20-00-
O_&_3 into business so that Council may act on this item prior to the introduction of Agenda Item No. lOf.
the companion Ordinance to the above-referenced Resolution.
COuncil President Rundle announced Agenda Item No. 12d, Resolution No. CC-11-20-00-03; A
Resolution Adopting a Fiscal Plan for the Annexation of Property Contiguous to the City of Carmel,
Indiana (Proposed for Ordinance No. C-203, Woodland Country Club, Inc.). Councilor Kirby moved to
introduced this item into business. Councilor Koven seconded. Councilor Snyder provided an
explanation to Council. Mike Shaver of Wabash Scientific provided an additional explanation. There
was no Council discussion. Resolution No. CC-11-20-00-03 was approved 5-0.
Council President Rundie announced the Secor~d Readin~ of Ordinance No. C-203; An Ordinance for
the Annexation of Woodland Country Club, Inc. Councilor Snyder provided an explanation of the
Ordinance to Council. There was no Council discussion. Ordinance No. C-203 was approved 5-0.
Council President Rundle announced the Second Readin~ of Ordinance No. A-86; An Ordinance
Budgeting Expenditures for the Operating and Depreciating Funds for the Carmel Water Utility (Water
Utility Budget). Councilor Kirby provided a brief explanation of the Ordinance to Council. There was
no Council discussion. Ordinance No. A-86 wa~ approved 5-0.
Council President Rundle announced the Second Readin~ or Ordinance No. S-67; An Ordinance
Budgeting Expenditures for the Operating and Depreciating Funds for the Sewer Utility (Sewer Utility
Budget). There was no Council discussion. Ordinance No. S-67 was approved 5-0.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Council President Rundle announced the First Readin~ of Ordinance No. Z-355; An Ordinance to
Rezone Certain Parcels Within the U.S. 421 Gvlichigan Road) Overlay Zone Under the Cannel/Clay
Zoning Ordinance, No. Z-289. Councilor Kirby moved to introduce this item into business. Councilor
Wilson seconded. Ron Bussell of Bussell & Bussell, attorney for the Petitioner, presented this matter to
Council. Council President Rundle opened the matter for Public Hearing at 7:41 p.m. Seeing no one
who wished to speak, Council President Rundle closed the Public Hearing at 7:42 p.m. There was no
Council Discussion. Ordinance No. Z-355 was referred to the Annexation and Land Use Committee.
NEW BUSINESS:
Council President Rundle announced the First Re~ding of Ordinance No. D-1496-00; An Ordinance for
Additional Appropriation for the City of Carmet Street Department in the amount of $2,188.00.
Councilor Kirby moved to introduce the Ordinance into business. Councilor Koven seconded.
Councilor Wilson presented this matter to Council and recommended the suspension of the roles to send
this matter to Committee and also recommended this matter be acted on tonight in order to shorten the
payment period for which the monies may be disbursed. Councilor Kirby moved as such. Councilor
Snyder seconded. The motion to suspend the rules as to Ordinance No. D-1496-00 and the motion to act
on this matter this evening was approved 5-0. Councilor Kirby commented on the recent finding made
by the State Attorney General regarding simple majority versus super majority on certain issues and
explained that a special appropriation requires a 3/4 vote, which in the case of our Council would take
six out of the seven votes in the affirmative to pass a special appropriation. In the past, Councilor Kirby
stated that we have used a simple majority which is a 2/3 vote. In the future, if all seven Councilors are
present, it will take six out of the seven votes in the affirmative to pass a special appropriation. There
was some Council discussion and comment. Ordinance No. D-1496-00 was approved 5-0.
Council President Rundle announced Resolution No. CC-11-20-00-01; A Resolution of the Common
Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving Payment of Construction Costs for Hazel Dell and
Pennsylvania Bond Project ($300,237.15). Councilor Kirby moved to introduce this item into business.
Councilor Snyder seconded. There was no Council discussion. Resolution No. CC-11-20-00-01 was
approved 5-0.
Council President Rundie announced Resolution No. CC-11-20-00-02; A Resolution for Transfer of
Funds by the Carreel Street Department. Councilor Wilson moved to introduce this item into business.
Councilor Koven seconded. Councilor Wilson briefly explained this matter to Council. Mayor James
Brainard clarified that the City has entered into Purchase Agreements for the parcels of land in question,
but have not yet closed. There was Council discussion. Street Commissioner Dave Klingensmith
responded to Council questions. Resolution No; CC-I 1-20-00-02 was approved 5-0.
Council President Rundle announced Resolution No. CC-11-20-00-03; A Resolution Adopting a Fiscal
Plan for the Annexation of Property Contiguous to the City of Cannel, Indiana (Proposed for Ordinance
No. C-203, Woodland Country Club, Inc.). This item was acted on earlier in the Agenda prior to its
companion Ordinance No. C-203. Resolution No. CC-11-20-00-03 was approved 5-O.
Council President Rundle announced Resolution No. CC-11-20-00-04; A Resolution of the Common
Council of the City of Cannel, Indiana for the Transfer of Funds by the Department of Law. Councilor
Kirby moved to introduce this item into business. Councilor Wilson seconded. Council President
Rundle presented this matter to Council. There was no Council discussion. Resolution No. CC-I 1-20-
00-04 was approved 5-0.
OTHER BUSINESS
Councilor Snyder suggested that the Council reappoint John Hart to the Cable TV Advisory Committee.
Councilor Koven moved as such. Councilor Wilson seconded. John Hart was appointed to the Cable
TV Advisory Committee 5-0.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS
ADJOURNMENT:
Council President Rnndle turned the meeting over to Mayor Brainard for adjournment, pending the
execution of documents. Mayor Brainard entertained a motion to adjourn. Councilor Kirby so moved.
Councilor Wilson seconded. The meeting was adjoumed at 7:58 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Clerk_Treasurer~i2COan~IAMC
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ATTEST:
Clerk-Treasurer Diana L. ~ord~ay, IA~
Approved,
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