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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCM-12-03-01::' CityofCarmel COMMON COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA MONDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2001-7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS / CITY HALL / ONE CIVIC SQUARE MEETING CALLED TO ORDER 2. 3. 4. , 6. 7. 8. INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE RECOGNITION OF CITY EMPLOYEES AND OUTSTANDING CITIZENS APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. November 19, 2001 - Regular Meeting RECOGNITION OF PERSONS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL COUNCIL, MAYORAL AND CLERK-TREASURER COMMENTS/OBSERVATIONS ACTION ON MAYORAL VETOES CLMMS · 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 Readina of Ordinance No. D-1543-01; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Adding Section 6-67 to the Carmel City Code (Solicitation in Streets Prohibited); Sponsor: Councilor Battreall b. Second Readin~ of Ordinance No. D-1544-01; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carreel, Indiana, Adding Chapter 8, Article 7, Section 8-70 to the Carmel City Code (Compression Release Engine Brakes Prohibited); Sponsor: Councilor Battreall c. Second Readin~ of Ordinance No. D-1547-01; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 2, Article 3, Division V, Section 2-81(c) of the Carmel City Code (Meeting Stipend); Sponsor: Councilors Snyder and Wilson 11. PUBLIC HEARINGS 12. NEW BUSINESS First Readina of Ordinance No. D-1548-01; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Cannel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 2, Article 1, Division IX, Section 2-9 of the Carreel City Code (Deputy Mayor); Sponsor: Councilor Koven Resolution No. CC-12~03-01-01; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carreel, Indiana, Regarding Parks Fiscal Matters; Sponsor: Councilor Snyder Resolution No. CC-12-03-01-02; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carreel, Indiana, Approving Payment of Construction Costs for Hazel Dell and Pennsylvania BondProject(S275,000.00); Sponsor: Councilor Rundle Resolution No. CC-12-03-01-03 (Formerly Resolution No. CC-11-05-01-07); A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Resolution No. CC-07-16-01-08, Regarding the Illinois Street Corridor 13. OTHER BUSINESS 14. ANNOUNCEMENTS 15. EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS 16. ADJOURNMENT CITY OF CARMEL COMMON COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, DECEMBER 3, 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, Bob Battreall, Norm Rundle, Luci Snyder, Ron Carlet and Wayne Wilson; Clerk-Treasurer Diana Cordray and Deputy Clerk-Treasurer Cartie Gallagher. Mayor Brainard called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Brainard led the Pledge of Allegiance. RECOGNITION OF CITY EMPLOYEES AND OUTSTANDING CITIZENS: Mayor Brainard recognized the following members of the Cannel community accomplishments: for their recent Marsha Brooks received an Outstanding Citizen Award as winner of Emeril Lagasse's National Contest "Pie of Emeril's Eye"; Christine Latta also received an Outstanding Citizen Award as winner of the First National Pillsbury Kids Bake-Off Contest; Carmel High School Marchin~ Band Members received a Certificate of Achievement for taking First Place at State and Runner-Up at the National Marching Band Competitions. Drum Majors Beth Doctor, Jordan David and Adam Hammer received awards on behalf of the band; Carmel High School Greyhound Tennis Team also received a Certificate of Achievement as State Champs. Head Coach Mike Bostic received the award on behalf of the team; Carreel Hig-.h School Lady Greyhound Cross Country Team received a Certificate of Achievement as State Champs. Head Coach Chuck Koeppen received the award on behalf of the team; Carmel High School Lady Greyhound Soccer Team received a Certificate of Achievement as well as State Champs. Head Coach Frank Dixon received the award on behalf of the team; Bob Giczewski received an Outstanding Citizen Award as the winner of the Annual Carmel City Chuck Hole Contest. In turn, Mr. Giczewski presented Mayor Brainard and the City Council with an Outstanding Achievement Award for their service to the City in maintaining and improving the streets of Carmel. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilor Battreall moved to approve the Minutes of the November 19, 2001 Regular Meeting. Councilor Snyder seconded. The Minutes were approved 7-0. RECOGNITION OF PERSONS WHO V~ISH TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL: Judy Hagan, Clay Township Trustee, addressed Council regarding the Parks Resolution on tonight's Agenda and other matters concerning fiscal issues. COUNCIL, MAYORAL AND CLERK-TREASURER COMMENTS/OBSERVATIONS: Councilor Koven responded to the fiscal issue between the City of Cannel and Clay Township and provided a table of balance/budget numbers for the General Fund, a copy of which is made an attachment to the original Minutes of this meeting. Mayor Brainard responded in turn to Mr. Koven's comments. Mr. Koven spoke in reply to Mayor Brainard. Councilor Carter also commented with regard to the same issue. Councilors Snyder and Wilson both advised of some concerns with regard to budgets. CLAIMS: Councilor Snyder moved to approve a claim in the amount of $262,740.63. Claims were approved 7-0. Councilor Rundie seconded. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Councilor Rundle stated that the Administration Committee has not met. The next regular meeting of the Administration Committee is scheduled for December 17, 2001, at 8:30 a.m. in the Caucus Room. Councilor Wilson reported that the Annexation and Land Use Committee met on November 29, 2001, to further discuss proposed annexation Ordinance No. C-210. The next regular meeting of the Annexation and Land Use Committee is scheduled for December 13, 2001, at 7:00 p.m. in the Caucus Room. Councilor Snyder stated that the Economic Development Committee has not met. The next regular meeting of the Committee is scheduled for December 17, 2001, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council's office. Council President Kirby reported that the Finance Committee met in a Special Meeting on December 3, 2001, to discuss the Communications Center cellular phone agreement as well as the City Capitalization Fund Ordinance, which will be brought back to the Agenda at the next meeting of Council. Councilor Carlet reported that the Parks and Recreation Committee met on December 3, 2001, at which time they discussed the movement of fiscal matters for the Parks DeparLrnent from Clay Township to the City. The Committee provided no comments and/or votes at this time. There was also discussion concerning a possible discrepancy in the Parks Budget. The Parks and Recreation Committee is not scheduled to meet for the remainder of the year. Councilor Battreall reported that the Public Safety Committee also met on December 3, 2001, to discuss Ordinance No. D-1543-01 (Solicitation in Streets Prohibited) for which the Committee voted unanimously in favor of its passage to the Council. The Committee also discussed Ordinance No. D-1544-01 (Jake Brakes) and voted unanimously to send a negative recommendation for its passage to Council and there was continued discussions regarding the issue of security at City Hall. The Public Safety Committee is not scheduled to meet for the remainder of the year. Councilor Koven stated that the Rules Committee has not met. The next regular meeting of the Committee is scheduled for December 28, 2001, at 9:30 a.m. in the Council's office. Council President Kirby also stated that the Utilities and Transportation Committee has not met. The next regular meeting of the Committee is scheduled for December 14, 2001, at 8:00 a.m. in the Council's Office. OLD BUSINESS: Council President Kirby announced the Second Readin~ of Ordinance No. D-1543-01; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Adding Section 6-67 to the Carmel City Code (Solicitation in Streets Prohibited). There was no Council discussion. Ordinance No. D-1543-01 was approved 7-0. Council President Kirby announced the Second Readin~ of Ordinance No. D-1544-01; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Adding Chapter 8, Article 7, Section 8-70 to the Carmel City Code (Compression Release Engine Brakes Prohibited). Council President Kirby presented this matter to Council. Councilor Battreall advised of some inconsistencies with the Ordinance and stated that the Committee recommended no passage of this Ordinance as written, by a vote of 0-3. Councilor Battreall also advised that the Committee recommended the possibility of addressing the Noise Ordinance as an alternative. There was Council discussion. Ordinance No. D-1544-01 was defeated by a vote of 0-7. Council President Kirby announced the Second Reading of Ordinance No. D-1547-01; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 2, Article 3, Division V, Section 2- 81(c) of the Carmel City Code (Meeting Stipend). Councilor Wilson advised this matter simply needs action by Council and recommended its withdrawal. Council President Kirby called for the question. Ordinance No. D-1547-01 was defeated by a vote of 0-7. PUBLIC HEARINGS: There were none. NEW BUSINESS: Council President Kirby announced the First Reading of Ordinance No. D-1548-01; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 2, Article 1, Division II, Section 2-9 of the Carmel City Code (Deputy Mayor). Councilor Rundle moved to introduce this item into business. Councilor Wilson seconded. Councilor Koven presented this matter to Council. There was brief discussion. Councilor Rundie moved to suspend the rules sending this matter to Committee. Councilor Snyder seconded. The rules sending this matter to Committee were suspended by a vote of 7-0. Ordinance No. D- 1548-01 will mmm to the next meeting of Council. Council President Kirby announced Resolution No. CC-12-03-01-01; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Regarding Parks Fiscal Matters. Councilor Snyder moved to introduce this item into business. Councilor Koven seconded. Councilor Snyder presented this matter to Council and advised this matter was also thoroughly discussed in the meeting of the Parks and Recreation Committee on December 3, 2001. There was extensive Council discussion. Sue Beesley, counsel to the City Council, responded to questions and concerns. Councilor Koven moved to strike the following words on Page One, Last Paragraph, Lines Five and Six: "the Clay Township Board and". Councilor Snyder seconded. There was Council discussion. The motion to strike was approved by a vote of 5-2, Councilors Rundle and Carter voted in the opposition. Council discussion continued. Councilor Battreall then moved to strike the following words on Page One, Last Paragraph, Line Six: "the Common Council of the City of Carmel". Councilor Carter seconded. The second motion to strike was also approved by a vote of 4-3, Councilors Koven, Snyder and Wilson voted in the opposition. There was no further discussion. Resolution No. CC- 12-03-01-01 was approved, as fully amended, 7-0. Council President Kirby announced Resolution No. CC-12-03-01-02; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving Payment of Construction Costs for Hazel Dell and Pennsylvania Bond Project ($275,000.00). Councilor Rundle moved to introduce this item into business. Councilor Battreall seconded. Councilor Rundle presented this matter to Council. There was Council discussion. Resolution No. CC-12-03-01-02 was approved 7-0. Council President Kirby advised that Resolution No. CC-12-03-01-03 (Formerly Resolution No. CC-11-05- 01-07); A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Resolution No. CC-07-16-01-08, Regarding the Illinois Street Corridor, is still in Committee. OTHER BUSINESS: Councilor Carter moved to add-on to the Agenda Ordinance No. D-1549-01; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Ordinance No. D-1538-01 (An Ordinance Amending the Carreel City Code Chapter 8, Article 5, Sections 8-45 through 8-54, Inclusive, and Sections 8-58, Inclusive, and Chapter 8, Article 8, Sections 8-91 through 8-93, Inclusive). Councilor Battreall seconded the motion to add Ordinance No. D-1549-01 to the Agenda. Councilor Wilson presented this matter to Council and advised of an immediate need to amend the Parking Ordinance. There was brief discussion. Councilor Battreall moved to suspend the rules sending this matter to Committee and act on this matter immediately. Councilor Snyder seconded. The motion to suspend the rules and act on this matter immediately was approved by a vote of 7-0. There was continued discussion. City Attorney Douglas Haney responded to Council questions and concerns. Ordinance No. D-1549-01 was approved 7-0. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Councilor Carter stated that the Carmel Farmer's Market was recognized in the "Best of Indy" article in the December issue of Indianapolis Monthly. ADJOURNMENT: Council President Kirby turned the meeting over to the Mayor for adjournment pending the execution of documents. The meeting was adjourned at 8:58 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Cl~rk-Treasure~ ~i~aL~y, IAMC Approved, ames Brainard ATTEST: Clerk_Trea~su'~rer~Lan (/ '~IAM · C General Fund Cash Balance as of: October 31 1993 October 31. 1994 October 31. 1995 October 31. 1996 October 31. 1997 October 31. 1998 October 31. 1999 October 31. 2000 October 31. 2001 2,394,861.80 3,639,009.59 5,608,473.84 6,906,514.54 5,717,724.37 8,158,185.69 7,032,835.75 908,390.01 (1,305,927.52) Approved Budget 15,001,652.00 14,884,720.00 19,026,631.00 18,755,460.00 31,394,591.00 28,051,855.00 28,811,153.00 Operating BaLance % of Budget 4~106,436.0028.04% 6,159,699.0041.38% 11,177,977.0058.75% 5,024,733.0026.79% 1,527,647.004.87% 1~,47~223.004.45% 0.00 0.00%