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COMMON COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
MONDAY, MARCH 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
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. February 4, 2002 - Special Meeting
b. February 18, 2002 - Executive Session
c. February 18, 2002 - 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
a. Second Reading of Ordinance No. D-1556-02; An Ordinance of the Common Council of
the City of Carmel, Indiana, Adopting and Adding Chapter 2, Article I, Division II, Section
2-9.3 to the Carmel City Code (Semi-Annual Litigation Report to Common Council);
Sponsor: Councilor Koven
b. Second Reading of Ordinance No. D-1558-02; An Ordinance of the Common Council of
the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 3, Article I, Division II, Section 3-21 of the
Carmel City Code (Introduction of Ordinance - First Reading); Sponsor: Councilor Koven
c. Second 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
Comer of 131st Street and U.S. 31 from S-2 Residence District Classification to B-5 Business
District Classification); Sponsor: Council President Wilson
d. Second 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-l/Residence District Classification to the P-l/Parks & Recreation District
Classification); Sponsor: Council President Wilson
11.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. First Reading of Ordinance No. D-1559-02; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the
City of Carmel, Indiana, Providing for an Additional Appropriation of Funds from the
General Fund Operating Balance ($274,000.00 - Department of Law); Sponsor: Council
President Wilson and Councilors Kirby and Rundle
12.
NEW BUSINESS
a. First Reading of Ordinance No. D-1560-02; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the
City of Carmel, Indiana, Concerning Parks and Recreation (Dissolution); Sponsor: Council
President Wilson and Councilors Kirby, Koven, Rundle and Snyder
b. First Reading of Ordinance No. D-1561-02; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the
City of Cannel, Indiana, Creating the Department of Parks and Recreation; Sponsor:
Councilor Koven
13.
OTHER BUSINESS
a. Report on Outstanding Checks; Diana L. Cordray, Clerk-Treasurer
14.
15.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS
16. ADJOURNMENT
CITY OF CARMEL
COMMON COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
MONDAY, MARCH 4, 2002 - 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS / CITY HALL / ONE CIVIC SQUARE
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor James Brainard; Council President Wayne Wilson; Council Members Kevin Kirby, John Kovcn, Bob
Battreall, Norm Rundle, Luci Snydcr and Pon Carter; Clerk-Treasurer Diana Cordray and Deputy Clerk-
Treasurer Carrie Gallagher.
Mayor Brainard called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
Council President Wilson pronounced the Invocation.
Mayor Brainard led thc Pledge of Allegiance.
RECOGNITION OF CITY EMPLOYEES AND OUTSTANDING CITIZENS:
Council President Wilson commended the City of Carmel in their recent sponsorship of a New York City
Firefighter, John Morabito, and thanked the community for its involvement in showing our appreciation to
him during his weekend stay. Doubletree contributed accommodations to Mr. Morabito and his wife for the
duration of their stay, Kahn's Wines provided a hospitality basket to the couple upon their arrival and both
the Glass Chimney and Illusions supplied our guests with a complimentary dinner. Mr. Morabito spoke of
his experience on September 11, 2001 in a public ceremony at City Hall on Friday, March 1, 2002.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Councilor Koven moved to approve the Minutes of the February 4, 2002 Special Meeting. Councilor
Snyder seconded. The Minutes were approved 5-0. Councilor Kirby was not present for the vote and
Councilor Rundle abstained since he was not present at subject meeting.
Councilor Snyder moved to approve the Minutes of the February 18, 2002 Executive Session. Councilor
Rundle seconded. The Minutes were approved 5-0. Councilor Kirby was not present for the vote and
Councilor Battreall abstained since he was not present at subject meeting.
Councilor Snyder moved to approve the Minutes of the February 18, 2002 Regular Meeting. Councilor
Koven seconded. The Minutes were approved 5-0. Councilor Kirby was not present for the vote and
Councilor Battreall abstained since he was not present at subject meeting.
RECOGNITION OF PERSONS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS Tm~ COt~C~L:
Sharon Clark and. Judy Levine of the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners and County Council,
provided an update on Hamilton County issues to the City.
Councilor Kevin Kirby entered the meeting at 7: ! 0 p.m.
COUNCIL~ MAYORAL AND CLERK-TREASURER COMMENTS/OBSERVATIONS:
Mayor Brainard provided an Update on the recent approval of the Hamilton Western Utilities proposal and
advised that negotiations continue with the City of Indianapolis.
Councilor Koven commented on the recent articles published with regard to the Parks issue between the
City and Township.
CLAIMS:
Councilor Snyder moved to approve claims in the amount of $268,743.57 and $495,351.58.
Rundle seconded. Claims wcrc approved 7-0.
Councilor
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Councilor Rundle stated that the Administration Committee canceled its regular scheduled meeting due to
lack of an agenda. The next regular meeting of the Administration Committee is scheduled for April 12,
2002, at 8:00 a.m. in the Caucus Room.
Councilor Wilson reported that the Annexation and Land Use Committee met on February 21, 2002, at
which time the Committee continued discussion of Annexation Ordinance No. C-210 and other annexation
matters under consideration. There was also discussion of possible amendments to the P-1 zoning
Ordinance. The next regular meeting of the Annexation and Land Use Committee is scheduled for
Thursday, March 14, 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 March 18, 2002, at 6:00 p.m. in the Caucus Room.
Council President Wilson stated that the Finance Committee did not meet due to lack of an agenda. The
next regular meeting of the Committee is scheduled for April 1, 2002, at 4:00 p.m. in the Clerk-Treasurer's
Office.
Councilor Carter reported that the Parks and Recreation Committee met on March 4, 2002, to discuss the
proposed dissolution of the Parks Joinder A~reement. The next regular meeting of the Committee is
scheduled for April 1, 2002, at 6:00 p.m. in the Caucus Room.
Councilor Battreall reported that the Public Safety Committee met on March 4, 2002, at which time the
__ Committee received departmental updates and discussed a future Ordinance regarding proper signage. The
next regular meeting of the Committee is scheduled for April 1, 2002, at 10:00 a.m. in the Caucus Room.
Councilor Koven reported that the Rules Committee met on February 22, 2002, to discuss proposed
amendments to Ordinance No. D-1558-02. The next regular meeting of the Committee is scheduled for
March 22, 2002, at 8:00 a.m. in the Council's office.
Councilor Kirby reported that the Utilities and Transportation Committee met on February 22, 2002, to
continue discussion of the Hamilton Western Purchase proposals. The next regular meeting of the
Committee is scheduled for April 12, 2002, at 8:00 a.m. in the Caucus Room.
OLD BUSINESS:
Council President Wilson announced the Second Reading of Ordinance No. D-1556-02; An Ordinance of
the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Adopting and Adding Chapter 2, Article I, Division II,
Section 2-9.3 to the Carmel City Code (Semi-Annual Litigation Report to Common Council). Councilor
Koven presented the matter to Council. There was no discussion. Ordinance No. D-1556-02 was approved
by a vote of 7-0.
Clerk-Treasurer Diana Cordray entered the meeting at 7:39p. m.
Council President Wilson announced the Second Reading of Ordinance No. D-t558-02; An Ordinance of
the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 3, Article I, Division II, Section 3-
21 of the Carmel City Code (Introduction of Ordinance - First Reading). Councilor Koven introduced this
__ item to Council and presented proposed amendments for consideration. Councilor Kirby moved to amend
Section 3-21 of Ordinance No. D-1558-02 as per the proposed amended document distributed by Councilor
Koven. Councilor Snyder seconded the motion to amend. The amendment was approved by a vote of 7-0.
Ordinance No. D-1558-02 was approved, as amended, 7-0.
Council President Wilson announced the Second Reading of Ordinance No. Z-368-02; An Ordinance of the
Common Council of the City of Cannel, 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). Council President Wilson presented this matter to Council. There was no
discussion. Ordinance No. Z-368-02 was approved 7-0.
Council President Wilson announced the Second 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-i/Parks & Recreation District
Classification). Council President Wilson presented this matter to Council. There was extensive discussion.
Councilor Rundle and Mayor Brainard expressed their support of the Ordinance. Joe Scimia of Baker and
Daniels, addressed Council on behalf of his client Old Saybrook. Mr. Scimia advised of his client's
intentions as to the property at issue. There was continued discussion. Ordinance No. Z-371-02 was
approved by a vote of 7-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Council President Wilson announced the First Reading of Ordinance No. D-1559-02; An Ordinance of the
-- Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Providing for an Additional Appropriation of Funds from
the General Fund Operating Balance ($274,000.00 - Department of Law). Councilor Snyder moved to
introduce this item into business. Councilor Rundle seconded. Councilor Kirby presented this matter to
Council. Council President Wilson opened the matter for Public Heating at 8:05 p.m. Seeing no one who
wished to speak, the Public Hearing was closed at 8:06 p.m. There was Council discussion. Councilor
Kirby moved to suspend the rules sending this matter to Committee. Councilor Rundle seconded the
motion. The motion to suspend the rules, requiring a unanimous vote, was defeated 6-1. Councilor Carter
opposed to motion to suspend; therefore, Ordinance No. D-1559-02 was referred to the Finance Committee
for further review and consideration.
NEW BUSINESS:
Council President Wilson announced the First Reading of Ordinance No. D-1560-02; An Ordinance of the
Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Concerning Parks and Recreation (Dissolution).
Councilor Snyder moved to introduce this item into business. Councilor Rundle seconded. Councilor
Koven presented this matter to Council. There was brief discussion. Council President Wilson referred
Ordinance No. D-1560-02 to the Finance Committee for an overall fiscal analysis and to the Parks and
Recreation Committee for further review and consideration of all possible options.
Council President Wilson announced the First Reading of Ordinance No. D-1561-02; An Ordinance of the
Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Creating the Department of Parks and Recreation.
Councilor Koven moved to introduce this item into business. Councilor Snyder seconded. Councilor
Koven presented this matter to Council and explained that this Ordinance is only one possible option. There
was Council discussion. Councilor Carter requested that the proposed Ordinance be read aloud. There was
brief discussion.
Councilor Rundle stepped out of the meeting at 8:18 p.m.
A request to read the Ordinance aloud requires a suspension of the rules, therefore, Councilor Carter moved
to suspend the rules and accept a full reading of the proposed Ordinance. Councilor Snyder seconded the
motion. The motion to suspend the rules, requiring a unanimous vote of the Council, was defeated by a vote
of 5-1. Councilor Rundle was away from the meeting at such time the vote took place and Councilor Koven
voted in opposition of the motion; however, Councilor Koven elected to read the entire Ordinance aloud as a
courtesy to Councilor Carter's request. There was brief discussion of the rules. Councilor Koven read aloud
Ordinance No. D-1561-02. Upon completion, there were no additional comments and Council President
Wilson referred Ordinance No. D-1561-02 to the Parks and Recreation Committee.
OTHER BUSlI~rESS:
Clerk-Treasurer Diana Cordray provided a report to Council 6n Outstanding Warrants as of December 31,
i999, and pursuant to I.C. 5-11-10.5 requested that the outstanding and unpaid warrants referenced on
attached Exhibit "A" be declared as void. Councilor Snyder moved as such. Councilor Carter seconded.
The motion was approved 7-0.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Councilor Kirby proposed that an Ordinance be prepared for possible introduction at the next Council
-- meeting addressing the issue of animal control in Hamilton County and the involvement with the Humane
Society.
ADJOURNMENT:
Council President Wilson turned the meeting over to the Mayor for adjournment pending the execution of
documents. The meeting was adjourned at 8:38 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Clerk-Treasurer Diana L.~, IAMC
Approved,
Ma~ Jame~ Brainard
ATTEST:
Clerk-Treasurer Diana L. Cordray, I~el~
Cky of Carmel
CITY OF CARMEL OUTSTANDING WARRANTS
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1999
Check No. Date of Issue Amount
73059 1/21/99 1.53
73662 2/18/99 1.41
74336 3/31/99 38.50
75714 6/09/99 21.52
75753 6/09/99 75.00
76447 7/07/99 2.62
76745 7/21/99 3.28
77551 8/31/99 24.29
77569 8/31/99 7.14
78117 9/29/99 11.03
78731 11/03/99 294.24
79274 11/23/99 27.15
79885 12/20/99 2.58
79891 12/20/99 114.09
80045 12/26/99 16.00
Total Cash Account 640.38
TotM Fund
Total Report
640.38
640.38
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Pursuant to IC5-11-10.5, please declare the above referenced outstanding an
unpaid warrants as of December 31, 1999, as void.
Respectfully submitted,
Diana L. Cordra¥
ONE CIVIC SQUARE CARMEL, INDIANA 46032 317/571-2400