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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCM-07-15-02 CITY OF CARMEL COMMON COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, JULY 15, 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilor Carter moved to approve the Minutes of the July 1, 2002 Regular Meeting. Councilor Koven seconded. The Minutes were approved 6-0. (Councilor Kirby was not present for the vote.) Councilor Kirby entered the meeting at 7:08 p.m. RECOGNITION OF PERSONS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL: Sharon Clark of 11932 Pebblebrook, addressed Council on behalf of the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners asking for City support of the E911 GPS Simulcast Dispatch System. Extensive discussion followed by all Council members. Judy Levine, President of the Hamilton County Council, also addressed Council. Councilor Battreall moved to provide a letter of support from the Carmel City Council. Councilor Snyder seconded the motion on the condition that the letter reflect that Council "agrees, in concept, to the need with fiscal concerns". Councilor Battreall agreed. Discussion continued. Council President Wilson pointed out the cost issue and explained that an increase from $.40 to $2.16 per line on every phone bill would be necessary. Councilor Kirby called for the question. The motion to provide a letter was denied by a vote of 2-5. Council President Wilson and Councilors Kirby, Koven, Rundle and Carter voted in the opposition. COUNCIL~ MAYORAL AND CLERK-TREASURER COMMENTS/OBSERVATIONS: Clerk-Treasurer Diana Cordray announced that Zoning Ordinance Nos. Z-387-02 and Z-388-02 will not be heard on the Agenda tonight per the Public Heating publication. Mrs. Cordray advised that these two items will be placed on the Agenda for Public Hearing on August 5, 2002. ACTION ON MAYORAL VETOES: There was none. CLAIMS: Councilor Snyder moved to approve claims in the amounts of $297,103.21 and $1,072,357.42. Councilor Rundle seconded. Claims were approved 7-0. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Councilor Rundle reported that the Administration Committee met on July 12, 2002, at which time discussion was held regarding Ordinance No. D-1577-02; however, the Committee was unable to provide a vote of recommendation due to lack of a quorum. The next regular meeting of the .Administration Committee is scheduled for August 9, 2002, at 8:00 a.m. in the Caucus Room. Councilor Wilson reported that the Annexation and Land Use Committee met on July 11, 2002. There was extensive discussion concerning Ordinance No. Z-386-02, Clay Terrace, and the matter will continue at the next meeting of the Committee in August. The next regular meeting of the Committee, scheduled August 8, 2002, is canceled and rescheduled for August 15, 2002, at 7:00 p.m. in the Caucus Room. Councilor Snyder reported that the Economic Development Committee held a Special Meeting on July 8, 2002, regarding a new company considering a move to the City of Carmel. Councilor Snyder announced that all future Economic Development Committee meetings will only be scheduled, as deemed necessary; therefore, the original meeting schedule will no longer be followed. Council President Wilson stated that the Finance Committee has not met. The next regular meeting of the Committee is scheduled for August 5, 2002, at 3:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. Councilor Carter stated that the Parks and Recreation Committee has not met. The next regular meeting of the Committee is scheduled for August 5, 2002, at 6:00 p.m. in the Caucus Room. Councilor Battreall reported that the Public Safety Committee has not met. The next regular meeting of the Conunittee is scheduled for August 5, 2002, at 10:00 a.m. in the Caucus Room. Councilor Koven stated that the Rules Committee has not met. The next regular meeting of the Committee is scheduled for August 23, 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 is scheduled for August 9, 2002, at 8:00 a.m. in the Caucus Room. OLD BUSINESS: Council President Wilson announced the Second Reading of Ordinance No. D-1574-02; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Authorizing the City of Carmel to Issue Its "Taxable Economic Development Revenue Bonds, Series 2002 (Duke Realty Project)" and Approving Other Actions in Respect Thereto. Councilor Kirby presented this matter to Council. Lisa Lee of Ice Miller provided a brief sunanary. There was Council discussion. Ordinance No. D-1574-02 was approved 7-0. Council President Wilson announced the Second Reading of Ordinance No. D-1575-02; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Cam~el, Indiana, Approving an Inteflocal Agreement Between the City of Carmel, Indiana, and Hamilton County, Indiana, Concerning Carmax Auto Superstores, Inc. Councilor Snyder presented this matter to Council. There was brief discussion. Ordinance No. D-1575-02 was approved 7-0. Council President Wilson armounced the Second Reading of Ordinance No. D-1577-02; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 2, Article 3, Division II, Section 2- 56 of the Carmel City Code (Deferred Compensation Plan Authorized). Councilor Rundle presented this matter to Council and advised that the Committee was not able to provide a recommendation due to lack of a quorun~ and thereby recommended that this item remain in Committee until the second meeting in August. Ordinance No. D-1577-02 will remain in the Administration Committee. Council President Wilson announced the Second Reading of Ordinance No. D-1578-02; An Ordinance of -- the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 8, Article 5, Section 8-48(I) and 8- 48(j) of the Carmel City Code (Parking Regulations). Councilor Battreall presented this matter to Council. There was no discussion. Ordinance No. D-1578-02 was approved 7-0. PUBLIC I~EARINGS 1 Council President Wilson am~ounced the First Reading of Ordinance No. Z-381-02; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Establishing the Hunters Creek Office Park Planned Unit Development District. Councilor Carter moved to introduce this item into business. Councilor Kirby seconded. Councilor Snyder briefly summarized this matter to Council. Charles Frankenberger of Nelson & Frankenberger provided a presentation on behalf of his client, Hunters Creek Office Park, LLC. Council President Wilson opened the matter for Public Hearing at 8:05 p.m. The following persons addressed Council: Brian Shera of 754 Marana Drive, Vice-President of Hunters Creek Homeowners Association, addressed Council on behalf of many residents in opposition of the proposed Office Park; Dave Lambden of 13824 Larado Drive, President of Hunters Creek Homeowners Association, also spoke in opposition of the matter; Jeff Carter of 13747 Langley Drive, addressed Council in opposition of the matter; Joseph Hunter of 13801 Scott Drive~ spoke in opposition of the matter; Seeing no one else who wished to speak, Council President Wilson closed the Public Hearing at 8:20 p.m. There was extensive Council discussion. Councilor Carter expressed concern for graffiti noted in one of the pictures o£the property. Mr. Frankenberger read aloud a letter, dated July 15, 2002, from Nathan Williams who represents the property owners and addressed this particular issue. Mr. Frankenberger advised that he only represents Hunters Creek developers, not the property owners. Discussion continued. Councilor President Wilson referred Ordinance No. Z-381-02 to the Annexation and Land Use Committee for further review and consideration. Council President ~Vilson called a recess at 8:37p. m. Council President Wilson reconvened the meeting at 8:47p.m. Council President Wilson announced the First Reading of Ordinance No. Z-382-02; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending the Maximum Height Requirement in the C- 1/City Center District; Repealing the US 31/Meridian Street Corridor Overlay Zone Exemption From Underlying Zoning for Office Buildings and Full Service Hotels; Extending the US 31/Meridian Street Corridor Overlay Zone Yard, Build-To, and Height Requirements to Include 1-465, Pennsylvania Parkway, and Meridian Comers Boulevard; and Clarifying the Front Yard Requirement Reduction for Open Space -- Subdivisions. Councilor Kirby moved to introduce this item into business. Councilor Snyder seconded. Council President Wilson presented this matter to Council, then opened the matter for Public Heating at 8:49 p.m. Seeing no one who wished to speak, the Public Heating was closed at 8:49 p.m. There was Council discussion. Michael Hollibaugh, Director of the Department of Community Services, responded to Council concerns. Discussion continued. Councilor Kirby moved to suspend the roles sending this matter to Committee and moved to act on this matter tonight. Councilor Koven seconded. The motion to suspend the roles was approved by a vote of 7-0. Ordinance No. Z-382-02 was approved 7-0. Council President Wilson announced the First Reading of Ordinance No. Z-385-02; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Rezoning District Classification (Lot 8 Within the Carey's Addition to Carmel fi-om the R-3/Residence and B-l/Business District Classifications Within the Old Town District Overlay Zone to the R-3/Residence District Classification Within the Old Town Overlay Zone). Councilor Rundle moved to introduce this item into business. Councilor Snyder seconded. Council President Wilson presented this matter to Council, then opened the matter for Public Heating at 8:53 p.m. Seeing no one who wished to speak, the Public Heating was closed at 8:53 p.m. There was brief Council discussion. Councilor Kirby moved to suspend the roles sending this matter to Committee and moved to act on this matter tonight. Councilor Snyder seconded. The motion to suspend the rules was approved by a vote of 7-0. Ordinance No. Z-385-02 was approved 7-0. Council President Wilson announced the First Reading of Ordinance No. Z-389-02; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, to Amend the Cannel Clay zoning Ordinance By Creating a New Zoning District To Be Known as the OM-MM (Old Meridian - Mixed Medical) District. Councilor Kirby moved to introduce this item into business. Councilor Snyder seconded. Bob Hicks of Hall Render Killian Heath & Lyman, P.S.C., on behalf of his client St. Vincent's Hospital, provided a presentation of this matter to Council. Council President Wilson opened the matter for Public Hearing at 9:05 p.m. Seeing no one who wished to speak, the Public Heating was closed at 9:05 p.m. There was extensive Council discussion. Council President Wilson referred Ordinance No. Z-389-02 to the Annexation and Land Use Committee for further review and consideration. Council President Wilson announced the First Reading of Ordinance No. Z-390-02; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, to Amend the Official Zoning Map for the City of Carmel and Clay Township By Rezoning an Area from Old Meridian District (OM) - Mixed Use (MU), Office (O), and Single Family (SF) to Old Meridian District (OM) - Mixed Medical (MM). Councilor Rundle moved to introduce this item into business. Councilor Snyder seconded. Council President Wilson presented this matter to Council, then opened the matter for Public Hearing at 9:13 p.m. Seeing no one who wished to speak, the Public Heating was closed at 9:13 p.m. There was no Council discussion. Council President Wilson referred Ordinance No. Z-390-02 to the Annexation and Land Use Committee for further review and consideration, together with Ordinance No. Z-389-02. NEW BUSINESS: Council President Wilson announced Resolution No. CC-07-15-02-01; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Cannel, Indiana, Regarding Rezoning Petition Docket No. 31-02-CPA. Councilor Snyder moved to inu'oduce this matter into business. Councilor Koven seconded. There was Council discussion. Michael Hollibaugh, Director of the Department of Community Services, responded to Council concerns. There was no further discussion. Resolution No. CC-07-15-02-01 was approved by a vote of 7-0. Council President Wilson announced Resolution No. CC-07-15-02-02; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Authorizing and Approving the Investment of Public Funds in Money Market Mutual Funds. Councilor Snyder moved to introduce this item into business. Councilor Battreall seconded. There was brief discussion. Clerk-Treasurer Diana Cordray provided additional details. Resolution No. CC-07-15-02-02 was approved by a vote of 7-0. Council President Wilson announced Resolution No. CC-07-15-02-03; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Adopting a Fiscal Plan for the Annexation of Property Contiguous to the City of Carmel, Indiana (C-238 - Martin). Councilor Kirby moved to introduce this item into business. Councilor Snyder seconded and provided a brief summary of this matter to Council. There was no discussion. Resolution No. CC-07-t5-02-03 was approvedby a vote of 7-0. Council President Wilson armounced Resolution No. CC-07-15-02-05; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Adopting a Fiscal Plan for the Annexation of Property Contiguous to the City of Cannel, Indiana (C-240 - Sanders). Councilor Kirby moved to introduce this item into business. Councilor Snyder seconded and provided a brief summary of this matter to Council. There was no discussion. Resolution No. CC-07-15-02-05 was approved by a vote of 7-0. Council President Wilson announced Resolution No. CC-07-15-02-06; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Adopting a Fiscal Plan for the Annexation of Property Contiguous to the City of Carmel, Indiana (C-241 - 106th Street). Councilor Kirby moved to introduce this item into business. Councilor Snyder seconded and provided a brief summary of this matter to Council. There was no discussion. Resolution No. CC-07-15-02-06 was approved by a vote of 7-0. Council President Wilson announced Resolution No. CC-07-15-02-07; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Adopting a Fiscal Plan for the Annexation of Property Contiguous to the City of Carmel, Indiana (C-244 - Ricketts/Dehne). Councilor Kirby moved to introduce this item into business. Councilor Snyder seconded and provided a brief summary of this matter to Council. There was no discussion. Resolution No. CC-07-15-02-07 was approved by a vote of 7-0. Council President Wilson announced Resolution No. CC-07-15-02-08; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Adopting a Fiscal Plan for the Annexation of Property Contiguous to the City of Carmel, Indiana (C-245 - Old Meridian). Councilor Kirby moved to introduce this item into business. Councilor Snyder seconded and provided a brief summary of this matter to Council. There was no discussion. Resolution No. CC-07-15-02-08 was approved by a vote of 7-0. Council President Wilson announced Resolution No. CC-07-15-02-09; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Adopting a Fiscal Plan for the Annexation of Property Contiguous to the City of Carmel, Indiana (C-246 - Upwards). Councilor Kirby moved to introduce this item into -- business. Councilor Snyder seconded and provided a brief summary of this matter to Council. There was no discussion. Resolution No. CC-07-15-02-09 was approved by a vote of 7-0. Council President Wilson announced Resolution No. CC-07-15-02-10; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Adopting a Fiscal Plan for the Annexation of Property Contiguous to the City of Carmel, Indiana (C-247 - Dapper). Councilor Kirby moved to introduce this item into business. Councilor Snyder seconded and provided a brief summary of this matter to Council. There was no discussion. Resolution No. CC-07-15-02-10 was approvedby avote of 7-0. Council President Wilson announced Resolution No. CC-07-15-02-11; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Adopting a Fiscal Plan for the Annexation of Property Contiguous to the City of Carmel, Indiana (C-248 - Donnybrook Subdivision). Councilor Kirby moved to introduce this item into business. Councilor Snyder seconded and provided a brief summary of this matter to Council. Council Attorney Sue Beesley advised Council of the more substantial impact this item has to the City. Mike Shaver of Wabash Scientific provided additional information in that regard to Council. There was brief Council discussion. Resolution No. CC-07-15-02-11 was approved by a vote of 7-0. Council President Wilson armounced Resolution No. CC-07-15-02-12; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Adopting a Fiscal Plan for the Annexation of Property Contiguous to the City of Carmel, Indiana (C-249 - Albrecht/Thompson). Councilor Kirby moved to introduce this item into business. Councilor Snyder seconded and provided a brief summary of this matter to Council. There was no discussion. Resolution No. CC-07-15-02-12 was approved by a vote of 7-0. -- OTHER BUSINESS: There was none. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Councilor Snyder provided an update regarding the anticipated street-widening project for 116th Street. ADJOURNMENT: Council President Wilson moved to adjourn pending the execution of documents. The meeting was adjourned at 9:42 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Clerk-Treasurer Diana L. Cordra,~,/IAMC Approved, l~tyor James Brainard ATTEST: Clerk-Treasurer D~ana L. Cot~oray, ~