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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