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COMMON COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 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
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. November 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-1598-02; An Ordinance of the Common Council of
thc City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2-101 of the Carmel
City Code (Police and Fire Pension Funds); Sponsor: Councilor Snydcr
b. Second Reading of Ordinance No. D-1603-02; An Ordinance of the Common Council of
the City o£ Carmel, Indiana, Concerning Parks and Recreation Interlocal Agreement Dated
July 26, 2002; Sponsor: Council President Wilson
c. Second Reading of Ordinance No. D-1604-02~ An Ordinance of thc Common Council of
the City of Carmel, Indiana, Fixing Salaries of Elected Officials of the City of Carmel,
Indiana, for thc Year 2003; Sponsor: Councilor Kirby
d. Second Reading of Ordinance No. D-1609-02; An Ordinance of the Common Council of
the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2-102 o£ the Carmel
City Code (Gift Account for Fire, Police and Parks Department); Sponsor: Councilor Carter
11.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
First Reading of Ordinance No. Z-400-02; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the
City of Cam~el, Indiana, Amending Zoning Ordinance No. Z-289, As Amended (Manor
Health Care); Sponsor: Council President Wilson
NEW BUSINESS
a. First Reading of Ordinance No. A-88-02; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the
City of Carmel, Indiana, to Budget Expenditures for the Operation and Depreciation Funds
for the Water Utility; Sponsor: Council Kirby
b. First Reading of Ordinance No. D-1612-02; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the
City of Carmel, Indiana, Enacting and Adopting a Supplement to the Code of Ordinances of
the City of Carmel, Indiana; Sponsor: Councilor Snyder
c. First Reading of Ordinance No. S-69-02; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the
City of Carmel, Indiana, to Budget Expenditures for the Operation and Depreciation Funds
for the Wastewater Utility; Sponsor: Councilor Kirby
Resolution No. CC-12-02-02-01; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of
Carmel, Indiana, Approving a Ten-Year (10) Real Property Tax Abatement for Duke Realty
Limited Partnership and Allete Automotive Services Located at 13085 Hamilton Crossing
Boulevard (Hamilton Crossing Six) in the Hamilton Crossing Development; Sponsor:
Councilors Snyder and Koven
e. Resolution No. CC-12-02-02-02; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of
Carmel, Indiana, to Authorize a Transfer of Funds by the Carmel Fire Department
($150,000.00); Sponsor: Councilors Carter and Snyder
f. Resolution No. CC-12-02-02-03; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of
Carmel, Indiana, Supporting the Actions of the Hamilton County Council to Work With the
US 31 Coalition on the Design of the US 31 Improvement Project; Sponsor: Councilor
Snyder
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14.
15.
16.
g. Resolution No. CC-12-02-02-04; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of
Carmel, Indiana, Regarding an Intergovernmental Transfer of Real Property; Sponsor:
Councilor Carter and Council President Wilson
h. Resolution No. CC-12-02-02-05; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of
Cmmel, Indiana, Authorizing the Payment of Fiscal Year 2000 Claims from Fiscal Year
2002 Funds; Sponsor: Council President Wilson
OTHER BUSINESS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
CITY OF CARMEL
COMMON COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 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,
Norm Rundle, Luci Snyder and Ron Carter; Clerk-Treasurer Diana Cordray and Deputy Clerk-Treasurer
Carrie Gallagher were also present. Councilor Bob Battreall was absent.
Mayor Brainard called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Council President Wilson pronounced the Invocation.
Mayor Brainard led the Pledge o£ Allegiance.
RECOGNITION OF CITY EMPLOYEES AND OUTSTANDING CITIZENS:
There were none.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Councilor Rundle moved to approve the Minutes of the November 18, 2002 Regular Meeting. Councilor
Snyder seconded. The Minutes were approved 5-0. (Councilor Kirby was not yet present at the meeting.)
RECOGNITION OF PERSONS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL:
The following person addressed Council:
Phil Bennett, Carmel/Clay Parks Director, provided a report regarding budget transfers.
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 thc amount of $284,553.95 and $742,377.22. Councilor
Rundl¢ seconded. Claims were approved 5-0. (Councilor Kirby was not yet present at the meeting.)
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Councilor Rundle stated that the Administration Committee has not met. The next regular meeting of the
Administration Committee is scheduled for December 13, 2002, at 8:00 a.m. in the Caucus Room.
Council President Wilson stated that the Annexation and Land Use Committee has not met. The next
regular meeting of the Committee is scheduled for December 12, 2002, at 7:00 p.m. in the Caucus Room.
Councilor Snyder stated that the Economic Development Committee has not met. Future meetings of the
Committee will be scheduled only as needed.
Council President Wilson reported that the Finance Committee met on December 2, 2002, at which time
they discussed Ordinance Nos. D-1598-02 and D-1609-02. The next regular meeting of the Finance
Committee is scheduled for January 6, 2002, at 4:00 p.m. in the Caucus Room.
Councilor Carter reported that the Parks and Recreation Committee met on December 2, 2002, at which
time the Committee provided a favorable recommendation of Resolution No. CC-12-02-02-04 as well as
Ordinance No. D-1609-02. Councilor Carter also advised that two items will be presented as Add-Ons to
-- this evening Agenda concerning Parks. The next regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Committee is
scheduled for January 6, 2002, at 6:00 p.m. in the Caucus Room.
At this time, Councilor Carter moved to Add-On Ordinance Nos. D-16I i-02 and D-1613-02 to the Agenda
to be discussed under Other Business. Councilor Snyder seconded the motion. Ordinance Nos. D-1611-02
and 1613-02 were added to the Agenda by a vote of 5-0. (Councilor Kirby was not yet present at the
meeting.)
Council President Wilson stated on behalf of Councilor Battreall that the Public Safety Committee has not
met. The next meeting of the Committee is scheduled for December 16, 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,
scheduled for December 27, 2002, at 8:00 a.m. in the Caucus Room.
Council President Wilson stated on behalf of Councilor Kirby that the Utilities and Transportation
Committee has not met. The next regular meeting of the Committee is scheduled for December 13, 2002, at
8:00 a.m. in the Caucus Room.
OLD BUSINESS:
Council President Wilson announced the Second Reading of Ordinance No. D-1598-02; An Ordinance of
the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2-101 of the
Cannel City Code (Police and Fire Pension Funds). Councilor Snyder presented this matter to Council and
requested that this item be tabled pending proposed amendments and moved to do so. Councilor Rundle
seconded. Ordinance No. D-1598-02 was tabled by a vote of 5-0. (Councilor Kirby was not yet present at
the meeting.)
Council President Wilson announced the Second Reading of Ordinance No. D-1603-02; An Ordinance of
the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Concerning Parks and Recreation Interlocal
Agreement Dated July 26, 2002. Council President Wilson presented this matter to Council. There was no
discussion. Ordinance No. D-1603-02 was approved by a vote of 5-0. (Councilor Kirby was not yet present
at the meeting.)
Council President Wilson announced the Second Reading of Ordinance No. D-1604-02; An Ordinance of
the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Fixing Salaries of Elected Officials of the City of
Carmel, Indiana, for the Year 2003. Council President Wilson presented this matter to Council. There was
no discussion. Ordinance No. D-1604-02 was approved by a vote of 5-0. (Councilor Kirby was not yet
present at the meeting.)
Council President Wilson announced the Second Reading of Ordinance No. D-1609-02; An Ordinance of
the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2-102 of the
Carmel City Code (Gift Account for Fire, Police and Parks Department). Councilor Carter presented this
matter to Council and proposed amendments as read aloud. There was extensive Council discussion.
Councilor Snyder moved to amend the document as indicated. Councilor Koven seconded. The motion to
amend was approved 5-0. Ordinance No. D-1609-02 was approved, as amended, by a vote of 5-0.
(Councilor Kirby was not yet present at the meeting.)
Councilor Kirby arrived at the meeting at 7:19 p. m.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Council President Wilson announced the First Reading of Ordinance No. Z-400-02; An Ordinance of the
Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Zoning Ordinance No. Z-289, As Amended
(Manor Health Care). Councilor Rundle moved to introduce this item into business. Councilor Carter
seconded. Paul Reis, counsel for the petitioner, presented this matter to Council. Council President Wilson
then opened the matter for Public Hearing at 7:42 p.m. Seeing no one who wished to speak, the Public
Heating was closed at 7:43 p.m. There was extensive Council discussion. Mr. Reis responded to Council
questions and concerns. Brief Council discussion continued. Council President Wilson referred Ordinance
No. Z-400-02 to the Annexation and Land Use Committee.
NEW BUSINESS:
Council President Wilson announced the First Reading of Ordinance No. A-88-02; An Ordinance of the
Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, to Budget Expenditures for the Operation and
Depreciation Funds for the Water Utility. Councilor Kirby moved to introduce this item into business.
Councilor Snyder seconded. Councilor Kirby presented this matter to Council and recommended that this
item be referred to Committee. There was no Council discussion. Council President Wilson referred
Ordinance No. A-88-02 to the Utilities and Transportation Committee for further review and consideration.
Council President Wilson announced the First Reading of Ordinance No. D-1612-02; An Ordinance of the
Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Enacting and Adopting a Supplement to the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Carmel, Indiana. Councilor Snyder moved to introduce this item into business.
Councilor Carter seconded. Councilor Snyder presented this matter to Council. There was no Council
discussion. Councilor Rundle moved to suspend the rules sending this matter to Committee and vote on this
item tonight. Councilor Snyder seconded the motion. The motion to suspend the rules was approved by a
vote of 6-0. Ordinance No. D-1612-02 was approved by a vote of 6-0.
Council President Wilson announced the First Reading of Ordinance No. S-69-02; An Ordinance of the
Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, to Budget Expenditures for the Operation and
Depreciation Funds for the Wastewater Utility. Councilor Kirby moved to introduce this item into business.
Councilor Rundle seconded. Councilor Kirby presented this matter to Council. There was no Council
discussion. Council President Wilson referred Ordinance No. S-69-02 to the Utilities and Transportation
Committee for further review and consideration.
Council President Wilson announced Resolution No. CC-12-02-02-01; A Resolution of the Common
Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving a Ten-Year (10) Real Property Tax Abatement for Duke
Realty Limited Partnership and Allete Automotive Services Located at 13085 Hamilton Crossing Boulevard
(Hamilton Crossing Six) in the Hamilton Crossing Development. Councilor Snyder moved to introduce this
item into business. Councilor Rundle seconded. Councilor Snyder presented this matter to Council. There
__ was no discussion. Resolution No. CC-12-02-02-01 was approved by a vote of 6-0.
Council President Wilson announced Resolution No. CC-12-02-02-02; A Resolution of the Common
Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, to Authorize a Transfer of Funds by the Carmel Fire Department
($150,000.00). Councilor Kirby moved to introduce this item into business. Councilor Snyder seconded
and presented this matter to Council. Chief Douglas Callahan, Carmel Fire Department, provided additional
information concerning this request. There was extensive Council discussion. Chief Callahan responded to
Council questions and concerns. Council discussion continued. Council President Wilson called for the
question. Resolution No. CC-12-02-02-02 was defeated by a vote of 2-4. Council President Wilson and
Councilors Kirby, Koven and Rundle voted in the opposition.
Council President Wilson announced Resolution No. CC-12-02-02-03; A Resolution of the Common
Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Supporting the Actions of the Hamilton County Council to Work
With the US 31 Coalition on the Design of the US 31 Improvement Project. Councilor Snyder moved to
introduce this item into business. Councilor Rundle seconded. Councilor presented this matter to Council
and recommended that this item be sent to the Finance Committee for further review and consideration.
There was no Council discussion. Resolution No. CC-12-02-02-03 was referred to the Finance Committee.
Council President Wilson announced Resolution No. CC-12-02-02-04; A Resolution of the Common
Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Regarding an Intergovernmental Transfer of Real Property.
Councilor Carter moved to introduce this item into business. Councilor Snyder seconded. Councilor Carter
presented this matter to Council. There was brief discussion. Resolution No. CC-12-02-02-04 was
approved by a vote of 6-0.
Council President Wilson announced Resolution No. CC-12-02-02-05; A Resolution of the Common
Council of the City of Cannel, Indiana, Authorizing the Payment of Fiscal Year 2000 Claims from Fiscal
Year 2002 Funds. Councilor Snyder moved to introduce this item into business. Councilor Carter
seconded. Council President Wilson presented this matter to Council. There was extensive discussion.
Council President Wilson called for the question. Resolution No. CC-12-02-02-05 was approved by a vote
of 4-2. Councilors Koven and Snyder voted in the opposition.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Add-On Items:
Council President Wilson announced the First Reading of Ordinance No. D-1611-02; An Ordinance of the
Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Adding Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2-121 to the Carmel
City Code (Parks and Recreation Non-reverting Operating Fund). Councilor Carter moved to introduce this
item into business. Councilor Kirby seconded. Councilor Carter presented this matter to Council and
explained the necessity of this issue as an add-on. There was brief Council discussion. Councilor Kirby
moved to suspend the rules sending this matter to Committee and to act on this item tonight. Councilor
Snyder seconded. There was Council discussion concerning proposed amendments to this document.
Therefore, Councilor Kirby rescinded his motion to suspend the rules as to acting on this matter tonight only
and moved to only suspend the rules sending this matter to Committee. Councilor Snyder again seconded.
-- The motion to suspend was approved by a vote of 6-0. Ordinance No. D-1611-02 will return to the Agenda
on December 16, 2002.
Council President Wilson announced the First Reading of Ordinance No. D-1613-02; An Ordinance of the
Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Adding Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2-122 to the Carmel
City Code (Parks and Recreation Non-reverting Capital Fund). Councilor Carter moved to introduce this
item into business. Councilor Kirby seconded. Councilor Carter presented this matter to Council.
Councilor Rundle moved to suspend the rules sending this matter to Committee. Councilor Snyder
seconded. The motion to suspend the rules was approved by a vote of 6-0. Ordinance No. D-1613-02 will
return to the Agenda on December 16, 2002.
Councilor Koven then requested that Council return to Item No. 12g, Resolution No. CC -12-02-02-04 and
asked the Clerk-Treasurer if this document had been amended. Clerk-Treasurer Diana Cordray stated that
it had not. Councilor Carter agreed that it had not been amended and advised that it should have been.
Therefore, Councilor Koven moved to amend Section I(B) by adding the following to the end of the
sentence: "to be shared equally (,50/50) between the Parks Board and the City; and each of the parties shall
be responsible for their own attorney fees." Councilor Snyder seconded the motion to amend. Resolution
No. CC-12-02-02-04 was again approved, as amended, by a vote of 6-O.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were none.
_ ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor BraJnard moved to adjourn pending the execution of documents. The meeting was adjottmcd at 9:17
p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
d z: / ¢,~ / / /~
Clerk-Treasurer Diana L. Cor/d/'~, IAMC
Approved, ~.,//
IV~yor James Brainard
ATTEST:
CJ~r,-treasur Diana L. Cordray, I~/IC
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