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COMMON COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 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. August 20, 2001 - Executive Session
b. August 20, 2001 - Regular 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 and Recreation Committee
Public Safety Committee
Rules Committee
Utilities and Transportation Committee
ONE CIVIC SQUARE CARMEL, INDIANA 46032 317/571,2400
10.
OLD BUSINESS
a. Second Readin~ of Annexation Ordinance No. C-207; An Ordinance of the Common
Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Annexing Certain Territory Contiguous to the City of
Cannel, Indiana, Placing the Same Within the Corporate Boundaries Thereof and Making the
Same a Part of the City of Carmel (Western Clay Township); Sponsor: Councilors Carter
and Battreall
b. Third Readinll of Ordinance No. D-1514-01, As Amended; An Ordinance of the Common
Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 2, Division VI, Article 4, Section
2-111 of the Carmel City Code (Police and Fire Pension Funds); Sponsor: Councilor Carter
c. Second Readinl~ of Ordinance No. D-1534-01; An Ordinance of the Common Council of
the City of Cannel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 8, Article 7, Section 8-69 of the Carmel City
Code (Removal of Mud and Other Substances from City Streets); Sponsor: Councilor Koven
d. Second Readinl~ of Ordinance No. D-1536-01; An Ordinance of the Common Council of
the City of Carmel, Indiana, Authorizing and Approving Additional Appropriations to the
Budget of the Common Council and the Reduction of an Existing Appropriation
($210,000.00); Sponsor: Councilor Kirby
e. Second Readins of Ordinance No. D-1537-01; An Ordinance of the Common Council of
the City of Carmel, Indiana, Authorizing and Approving Additional Appropriation to the
Department of Law and the Reduction of Certain Existing Appropriations ($70,000.00);
Sponsor: Councilor Carter
f. Second Readin!~ of Ordinance No. D-1538-01; An Ordinance of the Common Council of
the City of Cannel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 8, Article 5, Sections 8-45 through 8-54,
Inclusive, and Sections 8-58 through 8-59, Inclusive, and Chapter 8, Article 8, Sections 8-91
through 8-93, Inclusive of the Carreel City Code (Parking Regulations); Sponsor: Councilors
Carter, Kirby and Wilson
11.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. First Readira! of Ordinance No. D-1540-01; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the
City of Cannel, Indiana, for Appropriations and Tax Rates for the 2002 Budgets
($46,388,435.00); Sponsor: Councilor Snyder
12.
NEW BUSINESS
a. Introduction of Annexation Ordinance No. C-210; An Ordinance of the Common Council
of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Annexing Certain Territory to the City of Carreel, Indiana,
Placing the Same Within the Corporation Boundaries Thereof and Making the Same a Part of
the City of Carmel (2,143.07 acres); Sponsor: Councilor Koven
b. First Readins of Ordinance No. D-1530-01; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the
City of Cannel, Indiana, Fixing the Salaries of the Appointed Officers and Employees of the
City of Carmel, Indiana, for the Year2002; Sponsor: Councilor Kirby
CITY OF CARMEL
COMMON COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2001 - 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS / CITY HALL / ONE CIVIC SQUARE
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor James Brainard; Council President Keyin Kirby; Council Members John Koven, Norm Rundle,
Luci Snyder, Ron Carlet and Wayne Wilson; Clerk-Treasurer Diana Cordray and Deputy Clerk-
Treasurers Cartie Gallagher and Cindy Sheeks.
Councilor Bob Battreall was absent.
Mayor Brainard called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
Councilor Carlet pronounced the Invocation.
Mayor Brainard led the Pledge of Allegiance.
RECOGNITION OF CITY EMPLOYEES AND OUTSTANDING CITIZENS:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Councilor Koven moved to approve the Minutes of the August 20, 2001 Executive Session. Councilor
Wilson seconded. The Minutes were approved 6-0.
Councilor Snyder moved to approve the Minutes of the August 20, 2001 Regular Meeting. Councilor
Koven seconded. The M~.nutes were approved 6-0.
RECOGNITION OF PERSONS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL:
Bob Bosar of 2987 Cameo Drive, addressed the Council on behalf of the residents of Westem Clay
Township and spoke in opposition of the proposed annexation of Western Clay Township.
Mark Ratterman of 11257 St. Andrews Lane, spoke in favor of the proposed annexation and/or the
proposed amendment to the proposed annexation of Western Clay Township.
John Mood,/of 9753 Innisbrook Boulevard, addressed the Council on behalf of the residents of
Shelborne Greene Community Association in support of the proposed annexation of Western Clay
Township.
Dick Wickliff of 10300 Sprin~nill Road, spoke in favor of the proposed annexation of Western Clay
Township.
David Vondle of 1149 Laurelwood, spoke in opposition of the proposed annexation of Western Clay
Township.
Bud Wilson of 10411 Towne Road, addressed the Council in favor of the proposed annexation of
Western Clay Township.
David Weintraub of 11602 Williams Creek Drive, spoke in opposition of the proposed annexation of
Western Clay Township.
Mo Merhoff with the Carmel-Clav Chamber of Commerce, read a statement from the Business Issues
Committee in favor of the proposed annexation of Western Clay Township.
Michael Shaver with Wabash Scientific, spoke with regard to his study of the proposed annexation of
Western Clay Township.
COUNCIL, MAYORAL AND CLERK-TREASURER COMMENTS/OBSERVATIONS:
Councilor Snyder read aloud a statement from Rick Roesch with the Carmel Redevelopment
Commission regarding the Amli Cornerstone Ceremony, a copy of which is made an attachment to the
original Minutes of this meeting.
Mayor Brainard presented two proposed Fiscal Plans regarding the proposed annexation of Western Clay
Township, one Plan with abatement and one without, for consideration by Council.
CLAIMS:
Councilor Snyder moved to approve claims in the amounts of $246,270.79 and $505,907.24. Councilor
Rundle seconded. Claims were approved 6-0.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Councilor Rundle stated that the Administration Committee has not met. The next regular meeting of the
Administration Committee is scheduled for September 17, 2001 at 8:30 a.m. in the Caucus Room.
Councilor Wilson stated that the Annexation and Land Use Committee has not met. The next regular
meeting of the Annexation and Land Use Committee is scheduled for September 13, 2001 at 7:00 p.m in
the Caucus Room.
Councilor Snyder reported that the Economic Development Committee has not met. The next regular
meeting of the Committee is scheduled for September 17, 2001 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council's office;
however, that meeting may be canceled if there is no business to be considered.
Council President Kirby stated that the Finance Committee has not met. The next regular meeting of the
Committee is scheduled for September 28, 2001 at 8:00 a.m. in the Clerk-Treasurer's Office.
Councilor Carlet stated that the Parks and Recreation Committee has not met. The next regular meeting
of the Committee is scheduled for October 1,200I at 6:00 p.m. in the Caucus Room.
Councilor Rundle stated on behalf of Councilor Battreall that the Public Safet,/Committee has not met.
The next meeting of the Committee is scheduled for September 17, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. in the Caucus
Room.
Councilor Koven stated that the Rules Committee was scheduled to meet on August 24, 2001; however,
that meeting was canceled and rescheduled for September 7, 2001. The next regular meeting of the
Committee scheduled for September 28, 2001.
Council President Kirby reported that the Utilities and Transportation Committee met on August 10,
2001, to consider Ordinance Nos. D-1535~01 and D-1538-01, the Rainy Day ordinance and the parking
regulations ordinance. The Committee provided a unanimous recommendation of their passage to
Council. The next regular meeting of the Utilities and Transportation Committee is scheduled for
September 14, 2001.
OLD BUSINESS:
Council President Kirby announced the Second Reading of Ordinance No. C-207; An Ordinance of the
Common Council of the City of Cannel, Indiana, Annexing Certain Territory Contiguous to the City of
Cannel, Indiana, Placing the Same Within the Corporate Botmdaries Thereof and Making the Same a
Part of the City of Carmel (Western Clay Township). Councilor Wilson read aloud his personal
comments and provided a presentation representing his position with regard to the proposed annexation.
Councilor Carter responded to Councilor Wilson's comments and questioned Mike Shaver of Wabash
Scientific regarding his study of the proposed annexation. Mr. Shaver responded. There was extensive
Council discussion. Councilor Carter presented an amendment to Annexation No. C-207, read aloud the
proposed amendment and then moved for its consideration by Council. There was no second to Mr.
Carter's motion. There was no further discussion. Annexation Ordinance No. C-207 was defeated by a
vote of 1-5. Council President Kirby, Councilors Koven, Rundie, Snyder and Wilson voted in opposition
of the Ordinance.
Council President Kirby called a recess at 9:41 p.m.
Council President Kirby reconvened the meeting at 9:51 p.m.
Council President Kirby announced the Third Reading of Ordinance No. D-1514-01 ~ As Amended; An
Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Cannel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 2, Division VI,
Article 4, Section 2~111 of the Cannel City Code (Police and Fire Pension Funds). Councilor Carter
moved to table this matter once again per the request of Clay Township and representing counsel, Brian
Bosma, for further consideration of the Ordinance. Councilor Snyder seconded. Ordinance No. D-1514-
01, As Amended was tabled by a vote of 6-0.
Council President Kirby annotmced the Second Reading of Ordinance No. D-1534-01; An Ordinance of
the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 8, Article 7, Section 8-69 of the
Carmel City Code (Removal of Mud and Other Substances from City Streets). There was no Council
discussion. Ordinance No. D-1534-01 was approved 6-0.
Council President Kirby announced the Second Reading of Ordinance No. D-1536-01; An Ordinance of
the Common Council of the City of Cannel, Indiana, Authorizing and Approving Additional
Appropriations to the Budget of the Common Council and the Reduction of an Existing Appropriation
($210,000.00). There was no Council discussion. Mayor Brainard advised of his statement of approval
according to I.C. 36-4-7-8. Ordinance No. D-1536-01 was approved 6-0.
Council President Kirby announced the Second Reading of Ordinance No. D-1537-01; An Ordinance of
the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Authorizing and Approving Additional
Appropriation to the Department of Law and the Reduction of Certain Existing Appropriations
($70,000.00). There was no Council discussion. Mayor Brainard advised of his statement of approval
according to I.C. 36-4-7-8. Ordinance No. D-1537-01 was approved 6-0.
Council President Kirby announced the Second Reading of Ordinance No. D-1538-01; An Ordinance of
the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 8, Article 5, Sections 8-45
through 8-54, Inclusive, and Sections 8-58 through 8-59, Inclusive, and Chapter 8, Article 8, Sections 8-
91 through 8-93, Inclusive of the Carmel City Code (Parking Regulations). Council President Kirby
explained the Ordinance to Council. There was discussion. Councilor Wilson stated a minimal delay in
the execution of this Ordinance will apply due to the time necessary to obtain new signage, etc.
Ordinance No. D-1538-01 was approved 6-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Council President Kirby announced the First Reading of Ordinance No. D-1540-01; An Ordinance of the
Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, for Appropriations and Tax Rates for the 2002 Budgets
($46,388,435.00). Councilor Snyder moved to introduce this item into business. Councilor Koven
seconded. Council President Kirby opened the matter for Public Hearing at 10:00 p.m. Seeing no one
who wished to speak, Council President Kirby closed the Public Hearing at 10:01 p.m. Council proposed
several amendments to the Budget as follows:
· Councilor Wilson moved to make the following reduction to the Common Council
Budget in the following area: Promotional Funds - $10,000.00,' Legal Fees -
$10,000.00; Consulting Fees - $10,000.00. Councilor Snyder seconded. The
Common Council Budget was reduced $30,000.00 by a vote of 6-0.
· Councilor Wilson moved to make the following reduction to the Clerk-Treasurer's
Office Budget in the following area: New Employee Salary - $8,000.00. Councilor
Snyder seconded. The Clerk-Treasurer's Office Budget was reduced $8,000.00 by a
vote of 6-0.
· Councilor Wilson moved to make the following reduction to the Department of
Administration Budget in the sub-department of Human Resources in the following
area: Wellness Initiative ~ $13,500.00. Councilor Koven seconded. The sub-
department of Human Resources in the Department of Administration Budget was
reduced $13,500.00 by a vote of 4-2. Council President Kirby and Councilor Carter
voted in opposition.
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· Councilor Snyder moved to make several reductions in the Department of
Administration Budget, sub-department of Community Relations. There was
extensive Council discussion upon which Councilor Snyder amended her initial
motion which resulted with a final motion to reduce the sub-department of
Community Relations in the following areas: Cable Channel Productions -
$50,000.00; Other Professional Fees - $8,000.00; Newsletter Postage - $10,000.00:
Promotional Printing - $30,000.00; Additional Printing - $13,200.00; Additional
Communications Equipment - $2, 700.00; Video Equipment - $5, 750.00; Part-Time
Funds - $8,400.00. Councilor Koven seconded the final motion made by Councilor
Snyder. Council President Kirby called for the question. The sub-department of
Community Relations in the Department of Administration Budget was reduced
$128,050.00 by a vote of 4-2. Councilor Rundle and Carter voted in the opposition.
· Councilor Koven moved to make several reductions in the Information Systems
Budget and upon further discussion by Council, withdrew his original motion.
Councilor Koven advised he will return to this department at the end of budget
discussions.
· Councilor Koven moved to make the following reductions to the Mayor's Executive
Branch Budget in the sub-department of Mayor's Office in the following areas:
Overtime Fees - $9,000.00; Accounting Fees - $20,000.00; Consulting Fees -
$35,000.00: City Promotional Advertising- $7,000.00; Special Projects - $25,000.00.
There was extensive Council discussion concerning the proposed reductions.
Councilor Koven moved to amend the amount proposed in his motion to reduce
Overtime Fees from $9,000.00 to $6,000.00. Councilor Wilson seconded the
proposed motion to make reductions. The sub-department of Mavor's Office in the
Mayor's Executive Branch Budget was reduced $93,000.00 by a vote of 4-2.
Councilors Rundle and Carter voted in the opposition.
· Councilor Koven asked to return to the Information Systems Budget and moved to
make several reductions in the following areas: GIS Consulting Fees - $40,000.00;
Other Contracted Services - $20,500.00; Software - $12, 700.00. There was Council
discussion. Council President Kirby called for the question. The Information Systems
Budget was reduced $73,200.00 by a vote of 5-1. Councilor Carter voted in the
opposition.
Councilor Snyder then moved to suspend the roles to send this matter to Committee. Councilor Koven
seconded the motion. The motion suspending the role sending this matter to Committee was approved by
a vote of 6-0. Ordinance No. D-1540-01 will return to the next meeting of Council on September 17,
2001.
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NEW BUSINESS:
Council President Kirby announced the Introduction of Annexation Ordinance No. C-210; 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 Corporation Boundaries Thereof and Making the Same a
Part of the City of Carmel (2,143.07 acres). Councilor Koven moved to introduce this item into business
and suspend the rules to read aloud the Ordinance. Councilor Rundle seconded. The motion to suspend
the rules reading this Ordinance aloud was approved 6-0. Councilor Kirby referred Annexation
Ordinance No. C-210 to the Annexation and Land Use Committee.
Council President Kirby announced the First Reading of Ordinance No. D-1530-01; An Ordinance of the
Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Fixing the Salaries of the Appointed Officers and
Employees of the City of Carmel, Indiana, for the Year 2002. Councilor Snyder moved to introduce this
item into business. Councilor Wilson seconded. Council President Kirby advised this Ordinance will be
reviewed by the Finance Committee and, therefore, scheduled a Special Meeting of the Finance
Committee for September 13, 2001 at 8:30 a.m. in the Caucus Room. Ordinance No. D-1530-01 was
referred to the Finance Committee for further consideration and will return to the next meeting of
Council on September 17, 2001.
Council President Kirby announced the First Readin~ of Ordinance No. D-1531-01; An Ordinance of the
Common Cotmcil of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Fixing the Salaries of the Appointed Officers and
Employees of the Clerk-Treasurer, City of Carmel, Indiana, for the Year 2002. Councilor Snyder moved
to introduce this item into business. Councilor Wilson seconded. Council President Kirby referred
Ordinance No. D-1531-01 to the Finance Committee for further consideration and will return to the next
meeting of Council on September 17, 2001.
Council President Kirby announced the First Readin~ of Ordinance No. D-1532-01; An Ordinance of the
Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Fixing the Salaries of the Appointed Officers and
Employees of the Cannel City Court, Carmel, Indiana, for the Year 2002. Councilor Snyder moved to
introduce this item into business. Councilor Wilson seconded. Council President Kirby referred
Ordinance No. D-1532-01 to the Finance Committee for further consideration and will return to the next
meeting of Council on September 17, 2001.
Council President Kirby announced Resolution No. CC-09-04-01-01; A Resolution of the Common
Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Authorizing the Payment of Fiscal Year 1999-2000 Claims from
Fiscal Year 2001 Funds ($6,385.00). Councilor Snyder moved to introduce this item into business.
Councilor Rnndle seconded. Councilor Koven presented this matter to Council and recommended its
approval. Resolution No. CC-09-04-01-01 was approved 6-0.
OTHER BUSINESS:
In consideration of time, this matter will carry over to the next meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Council President Kirby presented a letter from the Town of Westfield providing written notice to the
City of Carmel of its intent to annex tenitory that is within three miles of the Carmel corporate
boundaries. A copy of this letter is made an attachment of the original Minutes of this meeting.
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ADJOURNMENT:
Council President Kirby turned the meeting over to the Mayor for adjournment pending the execution of
documents. The meeting was adjourned at 11:47 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
C~er~i~aL.~Coay, IAMC
ATTEST:
Clerk-Treasurer Diana, IAMC