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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCM-02-04-02 Ckyof Carmel COMMON COUNCIL MEETING ~'- 5. 6. 7. 8. AGENDA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2002 -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 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. January 7, 2001 - Regular Meeting RECOGNITION OF PERSONS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL COUNCIL, MAYORAL AND CLERK-TREASURER COMMENTS/OBSERVATIONS 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 Second Reading of Ordinance No. Z-366-01; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, to Govern the Establishment, Use, and Duration of Model Home Uses; to Establish Sign Regulations for Model Home and Temporary Sales Offices Uses; to Increase the Maximum Height in the S-l/Residence, S-2/Residence, R-l/Residence, R- 2/Residence and R-3/Residence Districts to Thirty-Five (35) Feet; to Amend the Definition of "Vehicle Sign"; to Amend the Prohibition Against Off-Premise Signage; to Govern the Parking of Vehicles Utilized as Additional Signage; and to Establish a Minimum Size for Commercial Swimming Pools; Sponsor: Council President Wilson 11. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. First Reading of Ordinance No. Z-368-02; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Rezoning District Classification (10.02 acres at the Northwest Corner of 131st Street and U.S. 31 from S-2 Residence District Classification to B-5 Business District Classification); Sponsor: Council President Wilson b. First Reading of Ordinance No. Z-370-02; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, to Amend the Required Right-of-Way Dedication for Subdivisions to Conform to the Thoroughfare Plan; and to Amend the Sidewalk Ordinance to Conform to the Alternative Transportation Plan Aspect of the Thoroughfare Plan; Sponsor: Council President Wilson c. First Reading of Ordinance No. Z-371-02; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Rezoning District Classification (Rezoning the Brookshire Golf Course from the R-I/Residence District Classification to the P-l/Parks & Recreation District Classification); Sponsor: Council President Wilson 12. NEW BUSINESS a. First Reading of Ordinance No. D-1555~02; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Authorizing Issuance of Tax Increment Revenue Bonds by the Hamilton County Redevelopment Commission; Sponsor: Councilor Snyder b. Resolution No. CC-01-07-02-01; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Transferring Unused and Unencumbered Funds to the Rainy Day Fund; Sponsor: Councilor Koven 13. OTHER BUSINESS a. Council Appointments for 2002: Board of Zoning Appeals (1) Carmel Plan Commission (1) · Carmel Redevelopment Commission (2) 14. 15. 16. ANNOUNCEMENTS EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS ADJOURNMENT CITY OF CARMEL COMMON COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2002 - 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS / CITY HALL / ONE CIVIC SQUARE MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor James Brainard; Council President Wayne Wilson; Council Members John Koven, Bob Battreall, Kevin Kirby, Luci Snyder and Ron Carter; Clerk-Treasurer Diana Cordray and Deputy Clerk-Treasurer Carrie Gallagher. Councilor Norm Rundle was absent. Mayor Brainard called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Council Presidcm Wilson pronounced the Invocation. Mayor Brainard led the Pledge of Allegiance. RECOGNITION OF CITY EMPLOYEES AND OUTSTANDING CITIZENS: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilor Bat~reall moved to approve the Minutes of the January 7, 2002 Regular Meeting. Snyder seconded. The Minutes were approved 6-0. Councilor RECOGNITION OF PERSONS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL: Kase¥ Kauffman, Council Appointee to the Carmel/Clay Library Board, presented a quarterly report and Long Range Plan to Council. Rick Roesch, President of the Carmel Redevelopment Commission, informed Council of a Strategic Planning Meeting of the Commission scheduled for February 19, 2002 at 9:00 a.m. and invited the community to attend a building demolition scheduled for February 5, 2002. COUNCIL~ MAYORAL AND CLERK-TREASURER COMMENTS/OBSERVATIONS: Council President Wilson commented as new Council President and discussed an issue of concern expressed by the community, which is the City Newsletter. Councilors Snyder, Kirby, Koven and Carter also commented on the same topic. Mayor Brainard responded to Council statements and added his comments as well. -1- CLAIMS: Councilor Snyder moved to approve claims in the amount of $270,275.64 and $416,979.74. Koven seconded. Claims were approved 6-0. Councilor COMMITTEE REPORTS: Councilor Rundle was not present, so no report was provided. The Administration Committee has not met. Councilor Wilson reported that the Annexation and Land Use Committee met on January 10, 2002, at which time they discussed Ordinance No. Z-366-01. The Committee continued discussion of fiscal matters regarding Annexation Ordinance No. C-210 as well as other areas of concern. The next regular meeting of the Annexation and Land Use Committee is scheduled for February t4, 2002; however, due to the holiday, that meeting is canceled and rescheduled for February 21, 2002, 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 February 18, 2002, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council's office. Council President Wilson reported that the Finance Committee met on February 4, 2002, to continue general discussion regarding City fiscal matters. The Committee also elected to donate a portion of the Council's budgeted donation funds to the following organizations: Carmel Arts Council - $1,000.00 from 2001 Funds and $1,000.00 from 2002 Funds; Cannel Fire Buffs - $1,000.00; Carmel Farmer's Market - $1,000.00; The -- Historical Society - $1,000.00; and, Cannel Symphony - $1,000.00. The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for March 4, 2002, at 4:00 p.m. in the Clerk-Treasurer's Office. Councilor Carter reported that the Parks and Recreation Committee met on February 4, 2002, at which time they discussed the Central Park site process and provided an update on the search for a new Parks Director. Councilor Carter advised that the Parks Committee received a Resolution passed by the Parks Board expressing their interest to possibly acquire certain real property owned by the City. The next regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Committee is scheduled for March 4, 2002, at 6:00 p.m. in the Caucus Room. Councilor Battreall reported that the Public Safety Committee also met on February 4, 2002, at which time the Committee received departmental updates. Councilor Battreall announced that the new fire station at 136th Street and Springmill will open on February 11, 2002. The next regular meeting of the Committee is scheduled for March 4, 2002, at 10:00 a.m. in the Caucus Room. Councilor Koven reported that the Rules Committee met on January 25, 2002, at which time the Committee continued discussion regarding the Indemnification Ordinance and introduced two new Ordinances to be presented to Council concerning the introduction of Ordinances at Council meetings and regular litigation reports provided to Council by the City Attorney. The next regular meeting of the Rules Committee is scheduled for February 22, 2002, at 8:00 a.m. in the Council's office. Councilor Kirby stated that the Utilities and Transportation Committee has not met. The next regular meeting of the Committee, scheduled for February 8, 2002, is canceled. Council President Wilson asked for a motion to suspend the rules and allow Council to introduce all Ordinances and Resolutions by number and brief description only for the entire Agenda. Councilor Kirby so moved. Councilor Battreall seconded. The motion to suspend the rules was approved by a vote of 6-O. -2- OLD BUSINESS: Council President Wilson announced the Second Reading of Ordinance No. Z-366-01; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, to Govern the Establishment, Use, and Duration of Model Home Uses; to Establish Sign Regulations for Model Home and Temporary Sales Offices Uses; to Increase the Maximum Height in the S-l/Residence, S-2/Residence, R-l/Residence, R-2/Residence and R- 3/Residence Districts to Thirty-Five (35) Feet; to Amend the Definition of "Vehicle Sign"; to Amend the Prohibition Against Off-Premise Signage; to Govern the Parking of Vehicles Utilized as Additional Signage; and to Establish a Minimum Size for Commercial Swimming Pools. Councilor Snyder presented this matter to Council and explained that this Ordinance automatically went into effect by default because Council did not take action within 90 days. Michael Hollibaugh, Director of the Department of Community Services, provided additional details on this matter and indicated that the Ordinance is already back in hearings with the Plan Commission with amendments to this document forthcoming. Based on these details, Council President Wilson designated no action on this matter. PUBLIC ItEARINGS: Council President announced the First Readin~ of Ordinance No. Z-368q02; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Rezoning District Classification (10.02 acres at the Northwest Comer of 131st Street and U.S. 31 from S-2 Residence District Classification to B-5 Business District Classification). Councilor Kirby moved to introduce this item into business. Councilor Snyder seconded and presented this matter to Council. Michael Hollibaugh, Director of the Department of Community Services, explained the process of this Ordinance to Council members. Council President Wilson opened the matter for Public Hearing at 8:06 p.m. Matthew Hinkle of Coots, Henke & Wheeler addressed Council on behalf of the petitioner. Seeing no one else who wished to speak. Council President Wilson closed the Public Hearing at 8:08 p.m. There was no Council discussion. Council President Wilson referred Ordinance No. Z-368-02 to the Annexation and Land Use Committee for further review and consideration. Council President Wilson announced the First Reading of Ordinance No. Z-370-02; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, to Amend the Required Right-of-Way Dedication for Subdivisions to Conform to the Thoroughfare Plan; and to Amend the Sidewalk Ordinance to Conform to the Alternative Transportation Plan Aspect of the Thoroughfare Plan. Councilor Snyder moved to introduce this matter to Council. Councilor Koven seconded. Councilor Snyder presented this matter to Council. Michael Hollibaugh provided a brief description to Council members. Council President Wilson opened the matter for Public Hearing at 8:10 p.m. Seeing no one who wished to speak, Council President Wilson closed the Public Hearing at 8:10 p.m. There was no Council discussion. Council President Wilson referred Ordinance No. Z-370-02 to the Utilities and Transportation Committee for further review and consideration. Council President Wilson announced the First Reading of Ordinance No. Z-371-02; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Rezoning District Classification (Rezoning the Brookshire Golf Course from the R-I/Residence District Classification to the P-l/Parks & Recreation District Classification). Councilor Carter moved to introduce this matter to Council. Councilor Koven seconded. Councilor Battreall provided a brief presentation to Council members. Council President Wilson opened the matter for Public Hearing at 8:12 p.m. The following persons addressed Council in the Public Hearing: Tom Kendall of 11818 Gray Road, spoke in favor of the Ordinance to Council; -3- June Nykanen of 12050 Somerset Way East, also spoke in favor of the Ordinance to Council; and Anil Rao of 3236 Hawthorne Drive East, expressed concern for the potential affects passage of this Ordinance might present to him since he is interested in purchasing the property referenced in the Ordinance and asked that Council members take his points into consideration prior to making a final decision. Seeing no one else who wished to speak, Council President Wilson closed the Public Heating at 8:21 p.m. There was extensive Council discussion. Council President Wilson referred Ordinance No. Z-371-02 to the Annexation and Land Use Committee for further review and consideration. NEW BUSINESS: Council President Wilson announced the First Reading of Ordinance No. D-1555-02; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Authorizing Issuance of Tax Increment Revenue Bonds by the Hamilton County Redevelopment Commission. Councilor Snyder moved to introduce this item into business. Councilor Battreall seconded. Attorney Mike Howard presented this matter to Council. There was Council discussion. Councilor Carter moved to suspend the rules sending this matter to Committee. Councilor Kirby seconded the motion. The motion to suspend the rules was approved by a vote of 6-0. Ordinance No. D-1555-02 will return to the next meeting of Council on February 18, 2002. Council President Wilson announced Resolution No. CC-02-04-02-01; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Transferring Unused and Unencumbered Funds to the Rainy Day Fund. Councilor Kirby moved to introduce this item into business. Councilor Snyder seconded. Councilor Koven presented this matter to Council. There was extensive discussion concerning the designation of the Rainy Day Funds. Councilor Koven indicated that the monies transferred to this fund shall be earmarked for the new Street Department Maintenance Facility. Council discussion continued. Mayor Brainard expressed additional concerns and recommended a possible amendment to the Resolution to better establish the intended guidelines. Discussions continued. Councilor Koven moved to an~end the Section 1, Line 4 of the Resolution to read . . . City of Carmel budget, for the Street Maintenance Facility, which . . . Councilor Battreall seconded the motion to amend as read aloud. The motion to amend was approved by a vote of 6-0. Resolution No. CC-02-04-02-01 was approved, as amended, by a vote of 6-0. OTHER BUSINESS: Council Appointments for 2002: · Board of Zoning Appeals (1): Councilor Snyder moved to nominate the current appointment, Michael Moore for another term. Councilor Koven seconded the nomination. No other motions were made, therefore, Council President Wilson closed the nominations. Michael Moore was re- appointed to the Board of Zoning Appeals by a vote of 6-0. · Carmel Plan Commission (1): Councilor Snyder moved to nominate Council President Wilson who offered to remain the appointment to the Plan Commission. Councilor Koven seconded the nomination. No other motions were made, therefore, Council President Wilson closed the nominations. Council President Wayne Wilson was re-appointed to the Carmel Plan Commission by a vote of 6-0. -4- Carmel Redevelopment Commission (2): Councilor Snyder moved to nominate the current appoinlauents to the Commission, Councilor John Koven and Rick Roesch. Councilor Kirby seconded the nomination for Councilor John Koven and Councilor Carter seconded the nomination for Rick Roesch. No other motions were made, therefore, Council President Wilson closed the nominations. Councilor John Koven was re-appointed to the Carmel Redevelopment Commissions by a vote of 6-0. Rick Roesch was also re-appointed to the Carmel Redevelopment Commission by a vote of 6-0. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Council President Wilson advised that a Resolution was presented by the Parks Department to the Common Council expressing their interest in obtaining additional property. Council President Wilson recommended that a special Meeting be scheduled as soon as possible to discuss the Resolution. Council President Wilson indicated that the next regular meeting of Council is scheduled on President's Day, February 18, 2002, and asked for Council discussion concerning possibilities of delaying that meeting date. No indication for rescheduling was given, therefore, the meeting date will stand. There was Council discussion to determine a meeting date to discuss the Parks Department Resolution. An Executive Session of the Common Council will be scheduled for February 18, 2002, at 6:00 p.m. in the Mayor's Conference Room. ADJOURNMENT: Council President Wilson turned the meeting over to the Mayor for adjournment pending the execution of documents. The meeting was adjourned at 9:03 p.m. Respa;t fully su~mitt ed, Clerk-Treasurer Diana L. Cor~a~ IAMC Approved, ~ayor James Brainard ATTEST: Clerk-Treasurer Diana L. Cor~ ay) IAMC -5-