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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCM-04-16-01City of Carmel CARMEL CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA MONDAY, APRIL 16, 2001-7:00 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 APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. March 19, 2001 - Regular Meeting b. March 30, 2001 - Special Claims Meeting RECOGNITION OF PERSONS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL 6. COUNCIL, MAYORAL AND CLERK-TREASURER COMMENTS/OBSERVATIONS 7. ACTION ON MAYORAL VETOES CLAIMS · Payroll · General Claims · Retirement 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 3 i7/571-2400 City of Carmel CARMEL CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA MONDAY, APRIL 16, 2001-7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS / CITY HALL / ONE CMC SQUARE MEETING CALLED TO ORDER 1. INVOCATION 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. RECOGNITION OF CITY EMPLOYEES AND OUTSTANDING CITIZENS APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. March 19, 2001 - Regular Meeting b. March 30, 2001 - Special Claims Meeting RECOGNITION OF PERSONS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL 6. COUNCIL, MAYORAL AND CLERK-TREASURER COMMENTS/OBSERVATIONS 7. ACTION ON MAYORAL VETOES CLAIMS · Payroll · General Claims · Retirement COMMITTEE REPORTS Administration Conunittee 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 10. 11. 12. OLD BUSINESS a. Second Reading of Ordinance No. D-1505-01; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 2, Article 3, Division III, Section 2- 62(e) of the Carmel City Code (Credit Card Submissions); Sponsor: Councilor Koven b. Second Readin~ of Ordinance No. D-1506-01; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 2, Article 3, Division V, Section 2-81 of the Carmel City Code (Meeting Compensation); Sponsor: Councilor Wilson c. Second Readinl~ of Ordinance No. D-1508-01; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Cannel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 2, Article 3, Division V, Section 2-81 of the Carmel City Code (Meeting Compensation); Sponsor: Councilor Wilson d. Second Readin~ of Ordinance No. D-1509-01, as Amended; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 2, Article 5, Section 2-131 of the Carmel City Code (Purchasing Agents); Sponsor: Councilor Koven PUBLIC HEARINGS a. First Readin~ of Ordinance No. D-1504-01; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Providing for an Additional Appropriation from the General Fund (Carmel City Court - $31,856.00); Sponsor: Councilor Koven NEW BUSINESS a. Introduction of Annexation Ordinance No. C-209; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Annexing Certain Territory to the City of Carmel, Indiana, Placing the Same Within the Corporate Boundaries Thereof and Making the Same a Part of the City of Carmel (College Hills); Sponsor: Councilor Wilson b. Resolution No. CC-04-16-01-01; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving Payment of Construction Costs for Hazel Dell and Peunsylvania Bond Project ($30,144.44) ; Sponsor: Councilor Wilson c. Resolution No. CC-04-16-01-02; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Transferring Funds by the Department of Administration ($3,724.00); Sponsor: Councilor Wilson d. Resolution No. CC-04-16-01-03; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Cannel, Indiana, Approving a Declaratory Resolution and Economic Development Plan of the Redevelopment Commission of the City of Cannel, Indiana, and Approving Order of the Cannel Clay Plan Commission (Merchants' Pointe); Sponsor: Cotmcilor Snyder e. Resolution No. CC-04-16-01-04; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, to Acknowledge and Support an Additional/Special Appropriation of Funds ($814,000.00 -Monon Corridor); Sponsor: Councilor Carlet f. Resolution No. CC-04-16-01-05; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Authorizing the Payment of Fiscal Year 2000 Claim from Fiscal Year 2001 Funds ($10,459.63); Sponsor: Councilor Kirby 13. 14. 15. OTHER BUSINESS Consideration and Approval of Rider to Goods and Services Agreement with Hal Espey; (Video Tape of Common Council Meetings) Cotmcil Appointments: · Cable TV Advisory Committee · Carmel/Clay Library Board ANNOUNCEMENTS EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS 16. ADJOURNMENT CARMEL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, APRIL 16, 2001 - 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS / CITY HALL / ONE CMC SQUARE MEMBERS PRESENT: Council Members Kevin Kirby, John Koven, Bob Battreall, Norm Rundle, Luci Snyder, Ron Carter and Wayne Wilson; Clerk-Treasurer Diana Cordray and Deputy Clerk-Treasurer Cartie Gallagher were also in attendance. Council President Kirby called the meeting to order at 7:09 p.m. Councilor Carter pronounced the Invocation. Council President Kirby led the Pledge of Allegiance. RECOGNITION OF CITY EMPLOYEES AND OUTSTANDING CITIZENS APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilor Rundie moved to approve the Minutes of the March 19, 2001 Regular Meeting. Councilor Wilson seconded. The Minutes were approved 7-0. Councilor Rundle moved to approve the Minutes of the March 30, 2001 Special Claims Meeting. Councilor Snyder seconded. The Minutes were approved 7-0. RECOGNITION OF PERSONS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL: COUNCIL, MAYORAL AND CLERK-TREASURER COMMENTS/OBSERVATIONS: Councilor Snyder commented regarding the International Arts Festival article in the City of Cannel Newsletter. Clerk-Treasurer Diana Cordray advised that the City received a contribution of $100.00 from the Farmer's Market for the use of the City's facilities. Councilor Battreall complimented the Clerk-Treasurer's office for the new electronic mail system recently implemented and recommended future discussion to further expand this service. CLAIMS: Councilor Snyder moved to approve Claims in the amounts of $363,999.09, $280,038.54 and $473,999.89. Councilor Rundle seconded. Claims were approved 6-1. Councilor Carter voted in opposition of the Claims. COMMI'!TEE REPORTS: Councilor Rundie reported that the Administration Committee met on April 16, 2001, at which time they discussed the City's insurance benefits as well as Ordinance Nos. D-1506-01 and D-1508-01 pertaining to meeting compensation for City employees. The next meeting of the Administration Committee is scheduled for May 21, 2001. Councilor Wilson reported that the Annexation and Land Use Committee met on April 12, 2001. There was extensive discussion concerning the City's Annexation Policy as well as Annexation Ordinance No. C-206 which is set for public hearing on June 18, 2001 and No. C-208 pertaining to C.P. Morgan and J.C. Hart. The Committee also met with Umbaugh and Associates regarding proposed Ordinances in the next few months. In the meantime, the Council members will hold public information meetings to discuss the community's concerns. Councilor Wilson introduced Mike Shaver with Wabash Scientific and Mike Hollibaugh, Director of the Department of Community Services, who presented an Annexation Fiscal Plan Proposal Form to Council members. Councilor Snyder reported that the Economic Development Committee met on April 16, 2001 at which time they received a presentation by the Diversity Advisory Commission. There was no action taken at the meeting. The next meeting of the Committee is scheduled for May 21, 2001. Council President Kirby reported that the Finance Committee met on April 10, 2001. The Committhe continued discussion on Ordinance No. D-1492, which was again tabled. There was also discussion concerning the Facilities Use Policy, several invoices received by the City and the length of leases for public buildings used by different groups. The next meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for April 27, 2001. Councilor Carter stated that the Parks and Recreation Committee has not met. However, the next meeting of the Committee is scheduled for April 17, 2001, at which time the Committee will discuss the City's Master Plan and funding strategies for the Parks. Councilor Battreall reported that the Public Safety Committee met on April 16, 2001, at which time the Committee discussed proposals for new fees for emergency medical rims and an update on the new fire stations was provided. The next meeting of the Committee is scheduled for May 21, 2001. Councilor Koven reported that the Rules Committee met on March 23, 2001. There was discussion concerning Ordinance No. D-1505-01 regarding Credit Card Submissions and Ordinance No. D-1509- 01 pertaining to Purchasing Agents. Councilor Koven will provide further details on these matters as they appear on the Agenda. The next meeting of the Rules Committee is scheduled for April 27, 2001. Council President Kirby reported that the Utilities and Transportation Committee met on April 13, 2001, at which time they discussed whether a company who wants to underground ductwork is a utility company. It was established that they are. The Committee also discussed the City's Speed Limit Ordinance and moved forward with the Traffic Signals Ordinance. The next meeting of the Committee is scheduled for May 11, 2001. OLD BUSINESS: Council President Kirby announced the Second Reading of Ordinance No. D~ 1505-01; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 2, Article 3, Division III, Section 2-62(e) of the Carmel City Code (Credit Card Submissions). Councilor Koven presented this matter to Council and explained that the Ordinance went before the Finance Committee and it has been brought back with the Committee's revision and approval. There was Council discussion. Councilor Koven moved to approve. Councilor Battreall seconded. Ordinance No. D-1505-01 was approved 7-0. Council President Kirby announced the Second Readin~ of Ordinance No. D-1506-01; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 2, Article 3, Division V, Section 2-81 of the Carmel City Code (Meeting Compensation). Councilor Wilson stated that this matter was referred to the Administration Committee for which it was defeated. Councilor Rundle advised that an inequity has been realized within the City and a new Ordinance will be forthcoming to target those inequities. Councilor Wilson moved to withdraw the Ordinance. Councilor Snyder seconded. Ordinance No. D-1506-01 was withdrawn by a vote of 7-0. Council President Kirby announced the Second Readin~ of Ordinance No. D-1508-01; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carreel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 2, Article 3, Division V, Section 2-81 of the Cmmel City Code (Meeting Compensation). Councilor Wilson stated that this matter had also been referred to the Administration Committee for which it was also defeated. Councilor Rundie advised that this matter was with respect to exempt employees within the City and this matter will be addressed in the future as well. Councilor Wilson moved to withdraw the Ordinance. Councilor Snyder seconded. Ordinance No. D-1508-01 was withdrawn by a vote of 7-0. Council President Kirby announced the Second Reading of Ordinance No. D-1509-01, as Amended; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Cannel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 2, Article 5, Section 2-131 of the Carmel City Code (Purchasing Agents). Councilor Koven advised that this matter was referred to the Rules Committee and received a favorable recommendation for passage to Council. Therefore, Councilor Koven moved to approve the Ordinance. Councilor Snyder seconded. Ordinance No. D-1509-01 was approved 7-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Council President Kirby introduced Ordinance D-1504-01; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Cannel, Indiana, Providing for an Additional Appropriation from the General Fund (Carmel City Court - $31,856.00). Councilor Koven moved to introduce this item into business. Councilor Rundie seconded. Councilor Koven presented this matter to Council. There was no discussion. Council President Kirby opened the matter for Public Heating at 8:42 p.m. Seeing no one who wished to speak, the Public Hearing was closed at 8:42 p.m. Councilor Wilson moved to suspend the rules sending this matter to Committee. Councilor Carter seconded. The motion to suspend the rules was approved 7-0. Ordinance No. D-1504-01 will return to the next meeting of Council on May 7, 2001. NEW BUSINESS: Cotmcil President Kirby announced the Introduction of Annexation Ordinance No. C-209; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Cannel, Indiana, Annexing Certain Territory to the City of Carmel, Indiana, Placing the Same Within the Corporate Boundaries Thereof and Making the Same a Part of the City of Carmel (College Hills). Councilor Wilson moved to introduce this item into business. Councilor Snyder seconded. Councilor Wilson briefly explained this matter to Council. Charlie Frankenberger of Nelson & Frankenberger, presented the details of this Ordinance to Council members. There was Council discussion. Council President Kirby referred Ordinance No. C-209 to the Annexation and Land Use Committee. Council President Kirby announced Resolution No. CC-04-16-01-01; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving Payment of Construction Costs for Hazel Dell and Pennsylvania Bond Project ($30,144.44). Councilor Carter moved to introduce this item into business. Councilor Battreall seconded. There was no Council discussion. Resolution No. CC-04-16-01-01 was approved 5-0. (Councilors Snyder and Rundle stepped away from the meeting momentarily.) Council President Kirby announced Resolution No. CC-04-16-01-02; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Transferring Funds by the Department of Administration ($3,724.00). Councilor Wilson moved to introduce this item into business. Councilor Battreall seconded. Councilor Wilson presented this matter to Council. There was no discussion. Resolution No. CC-04-16-01-02 was approved 6-0. (Councilor Rundle stepped away from the meeting momentarily.) Council President Kirby announced Resolution No. CC-04-16-01-03; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving a Declaratory Resolution and Economic Development Plan of the Redevelopment Commission of the City of Carmel, Indiana, and Approving Order of the Carmel Clay Plan Commission (Merchants' Pointe). Councilor Battreall moved to introduce this item into business. Councilor Snyder seconded and presented this matter to Council. There was Council discussion. Resolution No. CC-04-16-01-03 was approved 7-0. Council President Kirby announced Resolution No. CC-04-16-01-04; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carreel, Indiana, to Acknowledge and Support an Additional/Special Appropriation of Funds ($814,000.00 - Monon Corridor). Councilor Carlet moved to introduce this item into business. Councilor Snyder seconded. Councilor Carter presented this matter to Council. There was Council discussion. Resolution No. CC-04-16-01-04 was approved 7-0. Council President Kirby announced Resolution No. CC-04-16-01-05; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Authorizing the Payment of Fiscal Year 2000 Claim from Fiscal Year 2001 Funds ($10,459.63). Councilor Battreall moved to introduce this item into business. Councilor Carlet seconded. Council President Kirby presented this matter to Council. There was Council discussion. Resolution No. CC-04-16-01-05 was approved 7-0. OTHER BUSINESS: Consideration and Approval of Rider to Goods and Services Agreement with Hal Espev; (Video Tape of Common Council Meetings). Councilor Wilson presented this matter to Council and moved to approve. Councilor Snyder seconded. The Agreement was approved 7-0. Council Appointments to Cable TV Advisory Committee and Carmel/Clav Library Board: Council President Kirby requested this matter be brought back at the next meeting of Council on May 7, 2001. ANNOUNCEMENTS: EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS: ADJOURNMENT: Councilor Wilson moved to adjoum the meeting, pending the execution of documents. Councilor Snyder seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 8:44 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~l k/~ur?D' i~~.~ Dian L ordray, IAMC Approved, A! I!::ST: Clerk-Treasurer Diana L~C