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
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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
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Clerk-Treasurer ~ay,
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