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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCM-05-06-02 Ckyof Carmel COMMON COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA MONDAY, MAY 6, 2002 -7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS / CITY HALL / ONE CIVIC SQUARE MEETING CALLED TO ORDER 1. INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE RECOGNITION OF CITY EMPLOYEES AND OUTSTANDING CITIZENS 5. 6. 7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. April 15, 2002 - Regular Meeting RECOGNITION OF PERSONS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL COUNCIL, MAYORAL AND CLERK-TREASURER COMMENTS/OBSERVATIONS ACTION ON MAYORAL VETOES a. 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 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-1557-02; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 6, Article 5, Division II, Section 6-88 of the Carmel City Code (Removal of Rank Vegetation, Weeds and Debris); Sponsor: Councilor Carter b. Second Reading of Ordinance No. D-1568-02~ As Amended; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Cannel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 9, Article 3, Division V, Section 9-166 of the Carmel City Code (Residential Users of Sewer Service - Sprinkling Rate); Sponsor: Councilor Koven 11. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. First Reading of Annexation Ordinance No. C-212; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Annexing Certain Tenitory 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 (USTA/Five Seasons); Sponsor: Councilors Koven, Snyder and Wilson b. First Reading of Annexation Ordinance No. C-214; 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 Cannel (Morgan-Hart Area); Sponsor: Councilors Koven, Snyder and Wilson 12. NEW BUSINESS a. First Reading of Ordinance No. D-1569-02; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2-96 of the Carmel City Code (Carmel Fire Department Fees); Sponsor: Councilor Battreall b. First Reading of Ordinance No. D-1570-02; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Establishing an Ordinance Violation Deferral Program Fee Fund; Sponsor: Councilor Battreall c. First Reading of Ordinance No. D-1573-02; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Creating and Adopting Chapter 8, Article 4, Section 8-39 of the Carmel City Code (Authorized Speed Hump Locations); Sponsor: Councilor Rundle 13. OTHER BUSINESS 14. ANNOUNCEMENTS 15. 16. EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS ADJOURNMENT CITY OF CARMEL COMMON COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, MAY 6, 2002 -- 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS / CITY HALL [ ONE CIVIC SQUARE MEMBERS PRESENT: Council President Wayne Wilson; Council Members Kevin Kirby, John Koven, Bob Battreall, Norm Rundle, Luci Snyder and Ron Carter; Clerk-Treasurer Diana Cordray and Deputy Clerk-Treasurer Carrie Gallagher. Mayor James Brainard was absent. Council President Wilson called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. Council President Wilson pronounced the Invocation. __ Council President Wilson led the Pledge of Allegiance. RECOGNITION OF CITY EMPLOYEES AND OUTSTANDING CITIZENS: There was none. Council President Wilson presented an Add-On Item for tonight's Agenda. Councilor Koven moved to add the item, Resolution No. CC-05-06-02-01, to the Agenda. Councilor Snyder seconded. The Resolution was added to the Agenda by a vote of 6-O. (Councilor Kirby was not present for the vote.) APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilor Rundle moved to approve the Minutes of the April 15, 2002 Regular Meeting. Councilor Koven seconded. The Minutes were approved 6-0. RECOGNITION OF PERSONS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL: James O'Neal of 11318 Lakeshnre Drive East, addressed Council in favor of breaking the Parks Joinder Agreement. Sally Bratton of 11535 Ralston Avenue, spoke in opposition of breaking the Parks Joinder. __ Harold Bunger of 1170C Golfview Drive, addressed Council regarding a complaint involving Clay Township Trustee, Judy Hagan. COUNCIL~ MAYORAL AND CLERK-TREASURER COMMENTS/OBSERVATIONS: Councilor Snyder encouraged the community to vote. Council President Wilson commented on the recent heliport article and statements made by Mayor Brainard. Councilor Kevin Kirby entered the meeting at 7:24p. m. ACTION ON MAYORAL VETOES: Council President Wilson presented vetoed Ordinance No. D-1560-02; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Concerning Parks and Recreation (Dissolution) and provided a summary of the matter. There was Council discussion and comment. Ordinance No. D-1560-02 was approved by a vote 5-2, to override the Mayor's veto. Councilors Battreall and Carter voted in opposition of the override. CLAIMS: Councilor Snyder moved to approve claims in the amounts of $452,785.28, $714,252.51 and $1,259,241.47. Councilor Rundle seconded. Claims were approved 7-0. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Councilor Rundle stated that the Administration Committee has not met. The next regular meeting of the Administration Committee, scheduled for May 10, 2002, is canceled. Councilor Wilson stated that the Annexation and Land Use Committee has not met since the last meeting of Council. The next regular meeting of the Committee is scheduled to meet on May 9, 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 May 20, 2002, at 6:00 p.m. in the Caucus Room. Council President Wilson stated that the Finance Committee met on April 22, 2002, for further review and consideration of Ordinance No. D-1567-02. The Committee discussed a possible amendment of the document to be presented to Council at a later date. The next regular meeting of the Committee is scheduled for June 3, 2002, at 4:00 p.m. in the Clerk-Treasurer's Office. Councilor Carter stated that the Parks and Recreation Committee was scheduled to meet on this date; however, the meeting was canceled in order to attend an Executive Session of the Council scheduled for the same time. The next regular meeting of the Committee is scheduled for June 3, 2002, at 6:00 p.m. in the Caucus Room. Councilor Rundle reported on behalf of Committee Chairperson, Councilor Battreall, that the Public Safety Committee met on this date, to discuss Ordinance No. D-1557-02. The Committee proposed an amendment to the document which will be presented at the time the item appears on tonight's agenda. The next regular meeting of the Committee is scheduled for June 3, 2002, at 10:00 a.m. in the Caucus Room. Councilor Koven stated that the Rules Committee has not met; however, discussion was held regarding the preliminary study of redistricting the Council districts. The next regular meeting of the Committee is scheduled for May 24, 2002, at 8:00 a.m. in the Council's office. Councilor Kirby reported that the Utilities and Transportation Committee met on April 19 and 26, 2002. Council President Wilson advised that there was discussion of several matters during those times; however, no action was taken since a majority of the Committee members were not present. The next regular meeting of the Committee is scheduled for May 10, 2002, at 8:00 a.m. in the Caucus Room. OLD BUSINESS: Council President Wilson announced the Second Reading of Ordinance No. D-1557-02; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 6, Article 5, Division II, Section 6- 88 of the Carmel City Code (Removal of Rank Vegetation, Weeds and Debris). Councilor Carter presented this matter to Council and introduced an amended document to be considered in place of the orig/nal Ordinance. There was brief discussion. Councilor Snyder moved to accept the amended Ordinance for consideration, which simply adds a new Section 6-88(b), which reads, (b) It is a violation of this Section to have Weeds, Rank Vegetation and/or Debris on any real property ("Property'9 located within the City's -- corporate limits., and renumbers the remaining items. Councilor Koven seconded. The motion was approved by a vote of 7-0. There was no additional discussion. Ordinance No. D-1557-02, As Amended was approved 7-0. Council President Wilson announced the Second Reading of Ordinance No. D-1568-02, As Amended; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 9, Article 3, Division V, Section 9-166 of the Carmel City Code (Residential Users of Sewer Service - Sprinkling Rate). Councilor Koven presented this matter to Council. There was no discussion. Ordinance No. D-1568-02, As Amended, was approved by a vote of 7-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Council President Wilson announced the First Reading of Annexation Ordinance No. C-212; 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 (USTA/Five Seasons). Councilor Koven provided a brief summary of this matter. Mike Shaver of Wabash Scientific presented the details to Council. Council President Wilson opened the matter for Public Heating at 8:07 p.m. The following person addressed Council: Robert Daniels of Tabbert Hahn Earnest & Weddle, LLP, on behalf of his client, Five Seasons, addressed Council in opposition of the proposed armexation and advised that, if necessary, his client will remonstrate; -- Seeing no one else who wished to speak, Council President Wilson closed the Public Heating at 8:10 p.m. There was no Council discussion. Ordinance No. C-212 will return to Council upon the expiration of 30 days. Council President Wilson announced the First Reading of Annexation Ordinance No. C-214; 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 (Morgan-Hart Area). Councilor Koven provided a brief summary of this matter. Mike Shaver of Wabash Scientific presented the details to Council. Council President Wilson opened the matter for Public Hearing at 8:21 p.m. The following person addressed Council: David Belford of 11232 Westminster Way, addressed Council in favor of the proposed annexation; Seeing no one else who wished to speak, Council President Wilson closed the Public Heating at 8:23 p.m. There was no Council discussion. Ordinance No. C-214 will return to Council upon the expiration of 30 days. NEW BUSINESS: Council President Wilson announced the First Reading of Ordinance No. D-1569-02; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2-96 of the Carmel City Code (Carmel Fire Department Fees). Councilor Battreall moved to introduce this item into business. Councilor Snyder seconded. Councilor Battreall presented this matter to Council. There was no discussion. Council President Wilson referred Ordinance No. D-1569-02 to the Public Safety Committee for further review and consideration. Council President Wilson announced the First Reading of Ordinance No. D-1570-02; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Establishing an Ordinance Violation Deferral Program Fee Fund. Councilor Carter moved to introduce this item into business. Councilor Battreall seconded and presented this matter to Council. There was no discussion. Council President Wilson referred Ordinance No. D-1570-02 to the Finance Committee for further review and consideration. Council President Wilson announced the First Reading of Ordinance No. D-1573-02; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Creating and Adopting Chapter 8, Article 4, Section 8-39 of the Carmel City Code (Authorized Speed Hump Locations). Councilor Rundle moved to introduce this item into business. Councilor Carter seconded. Councilor Rundle presented this matter to Council and recommended that it be referred to Committee. There was no additional discussion. Council President Wilson referred Ordinance No. D-1573-02 to the Public Safety Committee for further review and consideration. OTHER BUSINESS: Council President Wilson announced Add-On Item Resolution No. CC-05-06-02-01, A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, for the Consideration and Approval By the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement Between the City of Carmel and Clay Township for the Provision of Park and Recreational Services to the Residents of the City of Carmel and Clay Township. Councilor Koven moved to introduce this item into business. Councilor Snyder seconded. Council President Wilson passed the gavel to Councilor Rundle and presented this matter to Council. There was no discussion. Council President Wilson referred Resolution No. CC-05-06-02-01 to the Parks and Recreation Committee for further review and consideration. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Council President Wilson and Councilor Snyder again encouraged the community to vote in the upcoming County and Township election. ADJOURNMENT: Council President Wilson moved to adjourn pending the execution of documents. adjourned at 8:32 p.m. Respectfully submitted, The meeting was IAMC Approved, .t(/fayor James Brainard ATTEST: Clerk-Treasurer , IAMC