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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCM 06-17-96City of Carmel C3~RI~EL CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA MONDAY, JUNE 17, 1996 -- 7 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS / CITY HALL / ONE CIVIC SQUARE Meeting Called to Order 1. Invocation 2. Pledge of Allegiance Recognition of Outstanding Citizens/City Employees a. Gloria O'Brien Approval of Minutes a. June 3, 1996 5. Recognition of Citizens Who Wish to Address the Council Claims a. $461,645.61 b. $ 28.00 c. $ 31,636.82 Payroll Claims Retirement Benefits 7. Committee Special Reports Old Business a. Second Reading of Ordinance D-1216-96/Additional Appropriation from the General Fund for $22,500/Mayor Brainard b. Second Reading of Ordinance D-1217-96/Additional Appropriation from the General Fund for $17,400/Mayor Brainard c. Second Reading of Ordinance C-183/Annexation of Sycamore Farms Real Estate/Mark Boyce for C.P. Morgan Communities d. Second Reading of Ordinance C-184/Annexation of Morgan Family Real Estate/Mark Boyce for the Morgan Company e. Second Reading of Ordinance Z-313/Ordinance to Amend Z-289 to Reclassify Real Estate from B-3 and R-1 to B-l/Charles H. Scruggs for the Petitioner, John Kirk f. Second Reading of Ordinance D-1218-96/Adoption of 1996's First Quarter City Code Supplement/Clerk Treasurer Cordray g. Second Reading of Ordinance D-1215-96/l16th Street Project Modification/Mayor Brainard ONE CIVIC SQUARE CARMEL, INDIANA 46032 317/571-2400 10. 11. 12. 13. Public Hearings a. First Reading of Ordinance D-1219-96/Outdoor Burning Regulations/Mayor Brainard b. First Reading of Ordinance D-1220-96/Additional Appropriation from the General Fund for $8,900/Mayor Brainard c. First Reading of Ordinance D-1222-96/Non-Discrimination Policy/Clerk Treasurer Cordray d. First Reading of Ordinance D-1223-96/Prohibition of Partisan Activity Involving Local, State or Federal Funds/Clerk Treasurer Cordray New Business Other Announcements Adjournment CARMEL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, JUNE 17, 1996 -- 7 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS / CITY HALL / ONE CIVIC SQUARE Members present: Mayor Brainard; Councilors Miller, Battreall, Rundle, Snyder, Carter and Walker. Chief Deputy Clerk Vandegriff also attended. The Mayor called the meeting to order. Councilor Miller gave the invocation and the Mayor led the pledge of allegiance. The Mayor then presented Gloria O'Brien of Welcome Wagon International with a proclamation declaring June 17 as Gloria O'Brien Day. Approval of Minutes: Councilor Battreall moved to approve the minutes. Councilor Snyder seconded. Councilor Rundle asked about the spelling of John McIlwraith's last name and the record was corrected to reflect the correct spelling. He also questioned whether it was correct to show that the annexation item on page three was recommended by the Board of Public Works. All members voted AYE. The minutes were approved. There were no citizens who wished to addressed the Council. Claims: Councilor Snyder moved to approve the claims as listed on the agenda. Councilor Walker seconded. All members voted AYE, The claims were approved. Committee Special Reports: Councilor Snyder remarked that Ev Simpson, a long time employee of the Carmel-Clay Public Library, would be retiring soon. Old Business: The Mayor noted that many members of the audience would like to address item 8G on the agenda and therefore placed it as the first item for consideration. Members of the public who addressed the Council included: W. Allen Arnett, 11658 Valleybrook Place, opposes to four lanes Bonnie Legett, 11610 Bradford Place, opposes four lanes Jeanne Reed, 11733 Bradford Place, opposes four lanes Catherine Benjamin, 11214 Moss Drive, opposes four lanes Donald Foster, 3536 E ll6th Street, opposes four lanes Barbara Barnes, 3804 Brian Place, opposes four lanes Denny Hammond, East ll6th Street, opposes four lanes Bob Gray, 11505 Lakeshore Drive East, opposes four lanes Chris Painchaud, 11529 Rolling Springs Drive, opposes four lanes Rick Wallace, 11534 Greene, opposes four lanes and suggested truck route designation Ken Keltner, 3530 Timber Springs Court, opposes four lanes Lou Legett, 11610 Bradford Place, opposes four lanes Councilor Snyder said that the Council would be remiss if they did not look at this issue and the facts even though the project was designed five years ago. She said the Council must make certain that they honor the Task Force recommendations. Councilor Rundle said that the citizen's recommendations are not binding, but that they should not be disregarded unless significant evidence suggested otherwise. Councilor Miller explained the meeting with the engineers. Three issues of concern were safety, representation and truthfulness. He believes that four lanes are the way to go based on comments he has received from his district and the engineers. He asked the Carmel Police Department to enforce speed as well as weight limits. Councilor Battreall quoted the various widths of city roads and streets and presented accident count information. He stated he would vote for three lanes and said it may be necessary to review this decision in the future to verify its correctness. Councilor Walker said he would not vote for four lanes since they each are not 12 feet in width. He would consider a proposal to re-stripe the road at a later date. Councilor Carter addressed the concerns raised by Mr. Foster and remarked that safety is indeed the issue. He said he is inclined to vote for three lanes and would join Councilor Walker in reviewing a proposal to re-stripe. He further suggested a community referendum might be necessary in the future. Councilor Rundle discussed councilors Carter and Walker's statements. He also discussed the engineering presentation and read a portion of the statement provided to the Council from Catherine Benjamin. Councilor Battreall thanked all members of the public who took the time to offer input. The Mayor complimented the Council on their action on this issue and noted that he, too, appreciated the public's comments. Councilor Miller voted AYE. Councilors Carter, Walker, Snyder, Rundle and Battreall voted NAY. The ordinance was defeated. Councilors Battreall and Snyder left the room. The Mayor provided an overview of the project and announced the curb work should be completed within three weeks with the final coat of asphalt laid shortly thereafter. At the latest, the roadway should be completed by mid-August. The Mayor called for a short recess. The meeting was reconvened at 8:55 p.m. There was no further discussion about Ordinance D-1216-96, which was the additional appropriation of $22,500 for the Department of Law. All members voted AYE. The ordinance passed. Councilor Battreall questioned the $7,000 amount for instructional fees listed in the additional appropriation of $17,400 for the Department of Administration, Ordinance D-1217- 96. It was explained by the Mayor it for the drug testing program, etc. All members voted AYE. The ordinance passed. There was no further discussion regarding Ordinance C-183, the annexation of the Sycamore Farms Real Estate. All members voted AYE. The ordinance was approved. There was no further discussion regarding Ordinance C-184, the annexation of the Morgan Property. All members voted AYE. The ordinance was approved. There was no further discussion regarding Ordinance Z-313, the rezoning ordinance for the John Kirk property. Councilors Rundle, Snyder and Walker voted AYE. Councilors Battreall, Miller and Carter voted NAY. Because there was not a majority the Mayor said there was no need for him to break the tie. The ordinance was defeated. There was no further discussion of Ordinance D-1218-96, the ordinance for the first quarter City Code Supplement. All me~Lbers voted AYE. The ordinance was approved. Public Hearings: The Mayor provided background information regarding Ordinance D-1219-96, outdoor burning regulations, and read the ordinance in its entirety. Councilor Carter moved to introduce Ordinance D-1219~96. Councilor Battreall seconded. The Mayor opened and closed the public hearing at 9:09 p.m. Councilor Snyder asked about burning in a container and existing state statutes. The Mayor said this matter would be reviewed. He added that the EPA is driving this ordinance and is doing so for air attainment standards and provided recent information regarding air quality in the Indianapolis area. Councilor Carter suggested the need for a tox-away day. The Mayor said the cost for this type of activity ran the City of Indianapolis $250,000 for each of two sites. Councilor Carter gave additional background about the Indianapolis history and noted that their service was transportable. The item was carried over until the July 1 meeting. The Mayor provided an overview of ordinance D-1220-96 and read the ordinance. Councilor Carter moved to introduce the ordinance. Councilor Walker seconded. The public hearing was opened and closed at 9:18 p.m. Councilor Battreall asked if it would be appropriate to suspend the rules and act on the ordinance. Councilor Walker agreed. Councilor Battreall moved to suspend the rules. Councilor Rundle seconded. All menters voted AYE. There was no further discussion. All members voted AYE. The ordinance passed. The Mayor noted that he was a joint sponsor of the next two ordinances along with the Clerk-Treasurer. The Mayor provided background on both Ordinance D-1222-96 and D- 1223-96 and noted that both were required by the State Board of Accounts. Councilor Battreall moved to introduce D-1222-96. Councilor Walker seconded. The Mayor read the ordinance in its entirety. The public hearing was opened and closed at 9:23 p.m. It would be carried over until the July 1 meeting. Councilor Rundle moved to suspend the rules and act on the ordinance. Councilor Snyder seconded. All men~bers voted AYE. Councilor Walker stated the problem with suspending the rules and acting on the ordinance. There was no Council discussion. All members voted AYE. The ordinance passed. Councilor Carter moved to introduce Ordinance D-1223-96. Councilor Battreall seconded. The Mayor read the ordinance in its entirety. The public hearing opened and closed at 9:25 p.m. Councilor Battreall questioned the meeting of the word partisan. Councilor Carter inquired about the need for this ordinance. Chief Deputy Clerk Treasurer Vandegriff explained that if the City applied for grant money, the state or federal governments could decline the application if this ordinance was not on the books. All members voted AYE. The ordinance passed. Other: Councilor Snyder inquired about the sponsorship of ordinances. Councilor Rundle moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilor Snyder seconded. Re~sp t full submitted., Attest: Appro d,