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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCM-07-01-02 Cky of Carmel COMMON COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA MONDAY, JULY 1, 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. June 17, 2002 - Regular Meeting RECOGNITION OF PERSONS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL COUNCIL, MAYORAL AND CLERK-TREASURER COMMENTS/OBSERVATIONS 7. 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. 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 (USTAJFive Seasons); Sponsor: Councilors Wilson, Koven and Snyder Second Reading of Ordinance No. Z-377-02; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Rezoning District Classification (Rezoning 4.066_+ acres on the northeast comer of West Main Street and U.S. Highway 31 from the S-2/Residence District Classification within the U.S. Highway 31 Corridor Overlay Zone to the B-2/Business District Classification within the U.S. Highway 31 Corridor Overlay Zone); Sponsor: Council President Wilson 11. PUBLIC HEARINGS First Reading of Ordinance No. C-210; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Annexing Certain Terr/tory 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 (Approximately 2,200 Acres - Mt. Carmel); Sponsor: Councilors Koven, Snyder and Wilson 12. NEW a. BUSINESS Resolution No. CC-07-01-02-01; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving a Declaratory Resolution and Economic Development Plan of the Redevelopment Commission of the City of Carmel, Indiana, for the Old Meridian Economic Development Area and Approving Order of the Cannel Clay Plan Commission; Sponsor: Councilor Snyder Resolution No. CC-07-01-02-02; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving a Declaratory Resolution and Economic Development Plan of the Redevelopment Commission of the City of Carmel, Indiana, for the North Illinois Street Economic Development Area and Approving Order of the Carmel Clay Plan Commission; Sponsor: Councilor Snyder 13. OTHER BUSINESS 14. ANNOUNCEMENTS 15. EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS 16. ADJOURNMENT CITY OF CARMEL COMMON COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, JULY 1, 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 Koven, Bob Battreall, Norm Rundle, Luci Snyder and Ron Carter; Clerk-Treasurer Diana Cordray and Deputy Clerk- Treasurer Carrie Gallagher. Mayor Brainard called thc meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. Councilor Rundle pronounced the Invocation. ~_~ Mayor Brainard led the Pledge of Allegiance. RECOGNITION OF CITY EMPLOYEES AND OUTSTANDING CITIZENS: There was none. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilor Snyder moved to approve the Minutes of the June 17, 2002 Regular Meeting. Councilor Koven seconded. The Minutes were approved 6-0. Councilor Rundle abstained from the vote since he was absent from that meeting. RECOGNITION OF PERSONS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL: There were none. COUNCIL~ MAYORAL AND CLERK-TREASURER COMMENTS/OBSERVATIONS: There were none. ACTION ON MAYORAL VETOES: There was none. CLAIMS: Councilor Snyder moved to approve claims in the amounts of $13.88, $286,113.84, $665,098.00 and $845,307.15. 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 is scheduled for July 12, 2002, at 8:00 a.m. Council President Wilson stated that the Annexation and Land Use Committee met on June 25, 2002, regarding Annexation Ordinance No. C-210. The next regular meeting of the Committee is scheduled £or July 11, 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 o£the Committee is scheduled for July 15, 2002, at 6:00 p.m. in the Caucus Room. Council President Wilson stated that the Finance Committee was scheduled to meet on this date, July 1, 2002; however, the meeting was canceled due to lack of an agenda. The next regular meeting of the Committee is scheduled for August 5, 2002, at 4:00 p.m. in the Clerk-Treasurer's Office. Councilor Carter reported that the Parks and Recreation Committee met on this date, at which time, the Committee received a report fi.om Parks Director, Phil Bennett, and discussion continued regarding lease arrangements between the City and Parks Board. 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 met on this date as well, to discuss communications proposals, the Police Firearms Range and Fire Department personnel. The next regular meeting of the Committee 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 July 26, 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 July 12, 2002, at 8:00 a.m. in the Caucus Room. OLD BUSINESS: Council President Wilson announced the Second Reading of Ordinance No. C-212, As Amended; An Ordinance o£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). There was brief discussion. Ordinance No. C-212, As Amended was approved by a vote of 7-0. Council President Wilson announced the Second Reading of Ordinance No. Z-377-02; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Rezoning District Classification (Rezoning 4.066_+ acres on the northeast comer of West Main Street and U.S. Highway 31 from the S-2/Residence District Classification within the U.S. Highway 31 Corridor Overlay 'Zone to the B-2/Business District Classification within the U.S. Highway 31 Corridor Overlay Zone). Council President Wilson summarized the details of this matter to Council members and advised that a settlement has not been reached between the City of Carmel and Leeper Electric and it has, therefore, been recommended to withhold approval of this proposed zoning change. Discussion continued regarding the question of action by Council within 90 days. Mayor Brainard stated that action had been taken, on an earlier date, with the tabling of this matter pending a settlement agreement to be reached with Leeper Electric. There was additional discussion. Councilor Kirby moved to remove Ordinance No. Z-377-02 from the table and act on this matter tonight. Councilor Battreall seconded. This matter was removed from the table by a vote of 7-0. Councilor Koven moved to call for the question, Councilor Battreall seconded. Ordinance No. Z-377-02 was defeated with a vote for approval of 0-7. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Council President Wilson announced the First Reading of Annexation Ordinance No. C-210; 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 (Approximately 2,200 Acres - Mt. Carmel). Council President Wilson provided a brief summary of this matter. Councilor Snyder moved to introduce this item into business. Councilor Carter seconded. Mike Shaver of Wabash Scientific provided a detailed presentation of this matter to Council. Council President Wilson opened the matter for Public Hearing at 7:43 p.m. The following persons addressed Council: Kevin McKechnie of 13790 Adios Pass, spoke in opposition of the proposed armexation and questioned Council regarding street improvements; William McLinn of 13868 Oak Ridge Road, expressed concern for traffic improvements; Rick Sharp of 1481 Stormy Ridge Court, and as a representative of the Springmill Crossing Neighborhood Association, spoke in favor of the proposed annexation and thanked Council for their efforts to address concerns of their community; Jim Spall of 14329 Adios Pass, addressed Council in opposition of the proposed annexation; Don Endres of 13815 North Meridian Street, also spoke in opposition of the proposed annexation and questioned Council regarding the cost responsibility for utilities; Robert Swift of 1335 West Main Street, expressed concern for the issues of drainage and acreage requirements for farm animals; James Lydon of 747 West 136th Street, questioned Council regarding utilities and street improvements; Andrea Paul-McKechnie of 13790 Adios Pass, addressed Council in favor of the proposed annexation with exception to the tax increase; Fred Cook of 13892 Sprintnuill Ponds Circle, questioned Council regarding several issues, including taxes, utility rates, and enhanced police and fire services; R. Duane McDavitt of 947 West 146th Street, addressed Council regarding address changes and utility concerns; Dennis P. Hays of 14332 Adios Pass, addressed Council in opposition of the proposed annexation; Seeing no one else who wished to speak, Council President Wilson closed the Public Heating at 8:29 p.m. There was extensive Council discussion. Ordinance No. C-210 will return to Council upon the expiration of 30 days. NEW BUSINESS: Council President Wilson announced Resolution No. CC-07-01-02-01; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving a Declaratory Resolution and Economic Development Plan of the Redevelopment Commission of the City of Carmel, Indiana, for the Old Meridian Economic Development Area and Approving Order o£the Carmel Clay Plan Commission. Councilor Snyder moved to introduce this item into business. Councilor Kirby seconded. Matt Price of Bingham McHale provided a brief description of the matter to Council and advised of a minor scrivener's error on one page of the attachment to the Resolution. Councilor Snyder presented additional details. There was brief Council discussion. Resolution No. CC-07-01-02-01 was approved by a vote of 7-0. Council President Wilson announced Resolution No. CC-07-01-02-02; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving a Declaratory Resolution and Economic Development Plan of the Redevelopment Commission of the City of Carmel, Indiana, for the North Illinois Street Economic Development Area and Approving Order of the Carmel Clay Plan Commission. Councilor Snyder moved to introduce this item into business. Councilor Kirby seconded. Again, Matt Price provided a brief description of this matter to Council and advised of the same scrivener's error on one page of the attachment to the Resolution. Councilor Snyder provided additional details. There was brief Council discussion. Resolution No. CC-07-01-02-02 was approved by a vote of 7-0. OTHER BUSINESS: There was none. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Council President Wilson armounced that CarmelFest will be the evening of July 3rd and all day July 4~h, beginning with a parade and closing with fireworks. He welcomed the community to attend. ADJOURNMENT: Council President Wilson turned the meeting over to Mayor Brainard for adjournment pending thc execution of documents. The meeting was adjourned at 8:54 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Clerk~Treasurer Diana L. Cordray, I~MC7 Approved, I~yor James Brainard ATTEST: Clerk-Treasurer Diana L. Cordray./l~MC