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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCM-03-04-02City of Carmel 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 ' d 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