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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCM-07-16-98 CARMEL CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY, JULY 16, 1998 - 2 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS / CITY HALL / ONE CIVIC SQUARE 1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER DEPARTMENTAL BUDGETS g. h. i. j. k. 1. Department of Law Mayor Board of Public Works and Safety Bond Sinking Fund Carmel Redevelopment Commission Cumulative Capital Improvement Fund Cumulative Capital Development Fund Cumulative Capital Sewer Fund Local Road and Street Lease Rental Fire Pension Police Pension 3. ADJOURNMENT ONE CIVIC SQUARE CARMEL, INDIANA 46032 317/571-2400 CARMEL CITY COUNCIL BUDGET HEARING MINUTES THURSDAY, JULY 16, 1998 -- 2 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS / CITY HALL / ONE CIVIC SQUARE MEMBERS pRESENT: Mayor James Brainard, Council President Robert Battreall; Councilors Kevin Kirby, Jim Miller, Nornt Rundle, Luci Snyder, Ron Carter and Billy Walker. Clerk- Treasurer Diana Cordray and Deputy Clerk Cindy Sheeks also attended. Councilor Battreall called the meeting to order at 2:10 p.m. 1999 DEPARTMENT OF LAW BUDGET: City Attorney Douglas C. Haney presented his budget for $247,864, which was slightly lower than the 1998 Department of Law budget. Mr. Haney stated he would establish the in-house prosecution of ordinance violations by November 1998. He also explained that the deferral program would be used to compensate the assistant city attorney and no budgeted money would be used. Mr. Haney stated the salary for the city attorney was set at $69,800 and the assistant city attorney at $48,517. He expla'med there were some additional costs in the line item for training. Councilor Kirby asked that emphasis be placed on ordinance enforcement. Council Snyder asked about the Barrett Law and how it was to be funded. Councilor Carter moved to approve the Department of Law budget. Councilor Kirby seconded. The budget for the Department of Law was approved 7-0. 1999 MAYOR'S BUDGET: Mayor Brainard presented his budget of $265,544 to the council. He stated that Line Item #551, Promotional, was budgeted in the amount of $15,000 for special events such as Carmelfest ($5,000). The Mayor stated his budget had decreased from 1995 and 1994, and that this budget was in compliance with the fiscal plan. Council Miller moved to approve the Mayor's budget. Councilor Kirby seconded. The Mayor's budget was approved 7-0. 1999 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY BUDGET: The council reduced Line Item #610 to $4,050,000, making the total BPW budget $9,141,308. Councilor Battreall inquired whether money to prepare for and fix the Year Two Thousand problem was included in the budget. Councilor Rundle asked about Line Item g404, Consulting Fees, stating the figures from 1997 to 1999:$59,085 for 1997, $92,500 for i998 and $105,000 for 1999. Councilor Kirby asked for a list of items comprising #404. Mayor Brainard responded that most of#404 was for the Year Two Thousand which would probably nm about $100,000. Mayor Brainard provided a breakdown for the $5,439,121. He stated the debt service in two years would be reduced to zero according to his fiscal advisor, Curt Coonrod. He explained that the 1999 total payment for the City Center bond would be $950,000 minus TIF revenues of $400,000 plus, perhaps even double that amount of TIF. Council Battreall stated he had concerns about the 68.5% increase in the 1999 budget, stating the debt payments for 1999 will be $3,000,000. The Mayor told council the City had $30,000,000 in the bank including utilities and pensions. Councilor Kirby expressed his wish to hire an outside financial consultant. He stated he wanted all capital projects to be broken out of the budget. Councilors Miller and Kirby discussed hiring an independent financial advisor. Mike Claytor of Municipal Consultants was recommended. Councilor Walker asked why the City didn't use its in-house staff. Councilor Rundle stated he wanted to see Revenues. Councilor Kirby suggested removing $2.5 million until the year 2000 because these federal projects were at least 18 months behind. The projects listed were Old Meridian, Keystone to Rangeline, and 122nd/126th Street. The majority of the council agreed to have a special meeting on July 29 at 4 p.m., which is after the Clerk-Treasurer meets with the State Tax Board. Council Walker moved to approve the Mayor's budget. Councilor Carter seconded. The Mayor's budget was approved 7-0. 1999 CUM CAP IMPROVEMENT BUDGET: Councilor Kirby moved to approve the budget. Councilor Walker seconded. The Cum Cap Improvement budget in the amount of $169.800 was aunroved 7-0. 1999 CUM CAP DEVELOPMENT BUDGET: The Cum Cap Development budget will be used to complete the Old Town cross streets (East/West). The balance in the fund is $250,000 with an additional appropriation of $300,000 in 1998. Councilor Kirby moved to approve the budget. Councilor Walker seconded. The Cum Cap Development budget in the amount of $2.258.00 was approved 7-0. 1999 CUM CAP SEWER BUDGET: Councilors discussed the Cum Cap Sewer budget with City Engineer Kate Boyle. Councilor Miller moved to approve the budget. Councilor Kirby seconded. The Cum Cap Sewer budget in the amount of $764.600 was approved 7-0. 1999 LOCAL ROAD AND STREET BUDGET: The Local Road and Street Fund will be used for the Carmel Drive Streetscape in the amount of $1,000,000. The council asked to see the rendering of the project. Councilor Walker moved to approve the budget. Councilor Miller seconded. The Local Road and Street budget in the amount of $1.124.000 was at>proved 6-1. Councilor Battreall voted no. 1999 LEASE RENTAL FUND BUDGET: The Lease Rental fund will be used until the payout January 1, 2012. Councilor Walker moved to approve the budget. Councilor Carter seconded. The Lease Rental Fund budget in the amount of $1.218.350 was approved 7-0. 1999 FIRE PENSION BUDGET: Councilor Carter moved to approve the budget. Councilor Kirby seconded. The Fire Pension budget in the amount of $335.716 was approx~ed 7-0. The meeting was adjourned at 5:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Cle~-TreasuJer Diana L. ~n~dray, IAMC ^t~ ~ Clerk-Treasurer ~ay, IAMC k~[ James Brainard