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COMMON COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
MONDAY, August 18, 2003 -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
,'"'4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. July 29, 2003 - Special Meeting
b. August 4, 2003 - Regular Meeting
5. RECOGNITION OF PERSONS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL
6. COUNCIL, MAYORAL AND CLERK-TREASURER COMMENTS/OBSERVATIONS
7. ACTION ON MAYORAL VETOES
CLAIMS
· Payroll
· General Claims
· Retirement
COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Administration Committee
b. Annexation and Land Use Committee
c. Economic Development Committee
d. Finance Committee
e. Parks and Recreation Committee
f. Public Safety Committee
ONE CIVIC SQUARE CARMEL, INDIANA 46032 317/571-2414
Rules Committee
Utilities and Transportation Committee
10.
OLD BUSINESS
a. Second Reading of Ordinance No. C-252; 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 (Clay Township Regional Waste District Lift Station); Sponsor: Council
President Snyder and Councilor Koven and Wilson
b. Second Reading of Ordinance No. C-253; 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 (King of Glory); Sponsor: Council President Snyder and Councilor Koven
and Wilson
c. Second Reading of Ordinance No. C-254; 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 (Glenwood, Leising, Farley); Sponsor: Council President Snyder and
Councilor Koven and Wilson
d. Second Reading of Ordinance No. C~255; 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 (Lakewood Gardens); Sponsor: Council President Snyder and Councilor
Koven and Wilson
e. Second Reading of Ordinance No. C-256; 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 (Northwood Hills); Sponsor: Council President Snyder and Councilor Koven
and Wilson
f. Second Reading of Ordinance No. D-1617-03; An Ordinance of the Common Council of
the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 8, Article 4, Section 8-34 of the Carmel City
Code (School Bus Loading Zone); Sponsor: Councilor Battreall
g. Second Reading of Ordinance No. D-1629-03; An Ordinance of the Common Council of
the City of Carmel, Indiana, Fixing Salaries of Appointed Officers and Employees of the City
of Carmel, Indiana, For the Year 2004; Sponsor: Councilor Snyder
h. Second Reading of Ordinance No. D-1630-03; An Ordinance of the Common Council of
the City of Carmel, Indiana, Fixing Salaries of Appointed Officers and Employees of the
Carmel City Court of Carmel, Indiana, For the Year 2004; Sponsor: Councilor Snyder
i. Second Reading of Ordinance No. D-1631-03; An Ordinance of the Common Council of
the City of Carmel, Indiana, Fixing Salaries of Appointed Officers and Employees of the
Clerk-Treasurer, City of Carmel, Indiana, For the Year 2004; Sponsor: Councilor Snyder
Second Reading of Ordinance No. D-1639-03; An Ordinance of the Common Council of
the City of Carmel, Indiana, Authorizing and Approving an Additional Appropriation of
Funds to the Department of Administration's Budget From the General Fund Operating
Balance ($85,000.00); Sponsor: Councilor Carter
Second Readlm, of Ordinance No. D-1643-03; An Ordinance of the Common Council of
the City of Car~el, Indiana, Amending Chapter 2, Article 3, Division II, Section 2-38 of the
Carmel City Code (Health Insurance - Retiree); Sponsor: Councilor Carter
Second Reading of Ordinance No. D-1644-03; An Ordinance of the Common Council of
the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 2, Article 3, Division II, Section 2-51 of the
Carmel City Code (Longevity); Sponsor: Councilor Battreall
11.
12.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. First Reading of Ordinance No. D-1648-03; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the
City of Carmel, Indiana, Establishing the Appropriations and Tax Rates for the 2004 Budget
($56,266,158.00); Sponsor: Council President Snyder
NEW BUSINESS
a. First Readin~ of Ordinance No. D-1646-03; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the
City of Carmel, Indiana, Adopting Chapter 4, Article 1, Division III, Section 4-31, of the
Carmel City Codes (Carmel Firing Range Fee Schedule); Sponsor: Councilor Wilson
b. First Reading of Ordinance No. D-1647-03; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the
City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 10, Article 4, Division III, Section 10-227 (a), of
the Carmel City Codes (Street Banners for Civic Events); Sponsor: Councilor Battreall
c. First Reading of Ordinance No. D-1649-03; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the
City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving a Lease Between the City of Carmel Redevelopment
Authority and the City of Carmel Redevelopment Commission, and Addressing Matters
Related Thereto; (Lease Rental Revenue Bonds of 2003); Sponsor: Councilor Kirby
d. Resolution No. CC-08-18-03-02; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of
Carmel, Indiana, Amending Former Resolution No. CC-05-19-03-01; A Resolution of the
Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana Adopting a Fi.seal Plan for the Annexation
of Property Contiguous to the City of Carmel, Indiana; (Illtn and Westfield); Sponsors:
Council President Snyder, Councilor Wilson, Councilor Koven
e. Resolution No. CC-08-18-03-03; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of
Carmel, Indiana, Amending Former Resolution No. CC-05-19-03-02; 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; (96th and Westfield); Sponsors:
Council President Snyder, Councilor Wilson, Councilor Koven
£. Resolution No. CC-08-18-03-04; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of
Carmel, Indiana, Amending Former Resolution No. CC-05-19-03-03; A Resolution o£ 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; (116th and Pennsylvania); Sponsors:
Council President Snyder, Councilor Wilson, Councilor Koven
Resolution No. CC-08-18-03-05; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of
Carmel, Indiana, Amending Former Resolution No. CC-05-19-03-04; A Resolution of the
Common Council of the City of Cannel, Indiana Adopting a Fiscal Plan for the Annexation
of Property Contiguous to the City of Carmel, Indiana; (Northwest Territory); Sponsors:
Council President Snyder, Councilor Wilson, Councilor Koven
13. OTHER BUSINESS
14.
15.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS
16. ADJOURNMENT
COMMON COUNCIL MEETING
Minutes
MONDAY, August 18, 2003 -7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS / CITY HALL / ONE CIVIC SQUARE
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor James Brainard. Council President Luci Snyder; Council Members; Ron Carter, Norm Rundle, Bob
BattrealI, John Koven, Wayne Wilson and Kevin Kirby; Depute Clerk Treasurer; Sandy Johnson
Clerk Treasurer, Diana Cordray was absent.
Council President Luci Snyder called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
(The Mayor entered the room at 7.'03 p.m.; Councilor Rundle entered the meeting at 7.'04 p.m.)
Pastor Randy Wardwell, Carmel Apostolic Church, gave the Invocation
Council President Snyder led the Pledge of Allegiance
RECOGNITION OF CITY EMPLOYEES AND OUTSTANDING CITIZENS:
There were none.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Councilor Rundle moved to approve the Minutes for the July 29, 2003 Special Meeting. Councilor Kirby
seconded. Minutes were approved 5 d~X. Councilor Koven and Councilor Wilson abstained.
Councilor Rundle moved to approve the Minutes for the August 4, 2003 Regular Meeting. Councilor Kirby
seconded. Minutes were approved 7 - 0.
RECOGNITION OF PERSONS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL:
Regarding the Planning and Zoning Joinder
The following people spoke in opposition of the dissolution of the Joinder Agreement:
Judy Hagan - 10701 North College - Clay Township Trustee
Sue Dillon - 507 Cornwall Court - President of the Carmel Parks Board
Brian Mayo - 541 Ash Drive - City Council Member Elect
Joseph M. Scimia - Baker and Daniels on behalf of Clarian Health Partners requesting the Council
to hold a special meeting to discuss the agreement between Clarian Health Partners and the Carmel
Redevelopment Commission.
COUNCIL, MAYORAL AND CLERK-TREASURER COMMENTS/OBSERVATIONS:
There was extensive Council discuss on the Clarian Health Partners request. Council President Snyder
called for a Special Meeting to be held on Monday, August 25, 2003, at a time that would be determined
later.
Council President Snyder asked the Mayor about the Web-site being shut down and requested an update on
this issue as soon as possible.
Council President Snyder requested that the police start directing traffic at the other major intersections on
Keystone Avenue during the 116th Construction closure. Mayor James Brainard stated that this was being
looked into.
Councilor Carter stated that he had noticed police patrols at the major intersections on Keystone Avenue to
try to decrease the running of red lights. Mayor James Brainard stated that several tickets had been issued.
-- The Mayor has sent a letter to the State regarding the problems on Keystone Avenue.
Mayor James Brainard noted that he bad a three hour meeting regarding the US 31 road project and felt that
it was very positive.
ACTION ON MAYORAL VETOES:
There were none.
CLAIMS:
Councilor Rundle moved to approve the claims in the amount of $33,633.40 and $1,840,198.50. Councilor
Wilson seconded. Claims approved 7 - 0.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Councilor Carter stated that the Administration Committee has not met. Future meetings of the Committee
will be scheduled only as needed.
Councilor Koven stated that the Annexation and Land Use Committee met on August 14, 2003 at 7:00 p.m.
and discussed several Ordinances. Z-405-03, D1703-03, D1645-03, Resolution 08-04-03-03 all passed with
__ a 3-0 recommendation. Z406-03 passed with a 2-1 recommendation. These will come to the Council at the
next meeting on September 15, 2003. The amended Fiscal Plans for C257 - C260 are on the agenda tonight
for action.
Council President Snyder stated that the Economic Development Committee has not met. Future meetings
of the Committee will he scheduled only as needed.
Council President Snyder stated that the Finance Committee met on August 14, 2003 amended Ordinance
No's. D1629, 1630, 1631, 1643 and 1644-03. Also, D1639-03 was approved by the Finance Committee.
All ordinances are on the agenda for tonight's meeting.
Councilor Carter stated that the Parks and Recreation Committee has not met. Future meetings of the
Committee will be scheduled only as needed.
Councilor Wilson stated that the Public Safety Committee has not met. The next meeting will be September
15, 2003 at 10:00 a.m.
Councilor Koven stated that the Rules Committee has not met. Future meetings of the Committee will be
scheduled only as needed.
Councilor Kirby stated that the Utilities and Transportation Committee has not met. Future Meetings of the
Committee wilt be scheduled only as needed.
-- OLD BUSINESS:
Council President Snyder announced the Second Reading of Ordinance No. C-25~; 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 (Clay Township Regional Waste District Lift Station). There was no Council discussion. Ordinance
No. C-252 was approved by a vote of 7 - 0.
Council President Snyder announced the Second Reading of Ordinance No. C-253; 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 (King of Glory). There was no Council discussion. Ordinance No. C-253 was approved by a vote
of 7-0.
Council President Snyder announced the Second Reading of Ordinance No. C-254; 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 (Glenwood, Leising, Farley). There was no Council discussion. Ordinance No. C-254 was
approved by a vote of 7 - 0.
Council President Snyder announced the Second Reading of Ordinance No. C-255; 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 (Lakewood Gardens). There ~vas no Council discussion. Ordinance No. C-255 was approved by a
vote of 7 - 0.
Council President Snyder announced the Second Reading of Ordinance No. C-256; 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 (Northwood Hills). There was no Council discussion. Ordinance No. C-256 was approved by a
vote of 7 - 0.
Council President Snyder announced the Second Reading o£ Ordinance No. D-1617-03: An Ordinance of
the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 8, Article 4, Section 8-34 of the
Carmel City Code (School Bus Loading Zone). Them was Council discussion. Councilor Wilson moved to
amend the Ordinance with a time limit of two (2) years. Councilor Battreall seconded. Motion to amend
was approved by a vote of 7 - 0. Ordinance No. D-16] 7-03, As Amended was approved by a vote of 7 - 0.
Council President Snyder announced the Second Reading o£ Ordinance No. D-1629-03: An Ordinance of
the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Fixing Salaries of Appointed Officers and Employees
of the City of Carmel, Indiana, For the Year 2004. There was Council discussion. Councilor Battreall
moved to amend the language regarding the City Attorney's salary. Councilor Wilson seconded. Motion to
amend was defeated 4 - 3. Councilors Kirby, Koven, Snyder and Rundle voted against the amendment.
There was Council discussion. Councilor Kirby made a motion to amend the Ordinance as recommended
by the Finance Committee. Councilor Rundle seconded. Motion to amend was approved by a vote of 5 - 2.
Councilors Battreall and Carter were opposed. Councilor Kirby moved to approve as amended. Councilor
Rundle seconded. Ordinance No. D-1629-03, As Amended was approved by a vote of 5 - 2. Councilors
Battreall and Carter were opposed.
-- Council President Snyder announced the Second Reading o£ Ordinance No. D-1630-03: An Ordinance of
the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Fixing Salaries of Appointed Officers and Employees
of the Carmel City Court of Carmel, Indiana, For the Year 2004. Councilor Rundle gave a brief explanation
of the Ordinance. Councilor Rundle moved to amend the Ordinance as recommended by the Finance
Committee. Councilor Kirby seconded. Motion to amend was approved by a vote of 7 - 0. Councilor
Rundle moved to approve as amended. Councilor Wilson seconded. Ordinance No. D-1630-03, as
amended was approved by a vote of 7 - 0.
Council President Snyder announced the Second Reading o£ Ordinance No. D-1631-03; An Ordinance of
the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Fixing Salaries of Appointed Officers and Employees
of the Clerk-Treasurer, City of Carmel, Indiana, For the Year 2004. Councilor Wilson made a motion to
amend the Ordinance as recommended by the Finance Committee. Councilor Koven seconded. Motion to
amend was approved by a vote of 7 - 0. Councilor Wilson moved to approve as amended. Councilor
Rundle seconded. Ordinance No. D-1631-03, As Amended was approved by a vote of 7 - 0.
Council President Snyder announced the Second Reading o£ Ordinance No. D-1639-03: An Ordinance of
the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Authorizing and Approving an Additional
Appropriation of Funds to the Department of Administration's Budget From the General Fund Operating
Balance ($85,000.00). Ordinance No. D-1639-03 was approved by a vote of 7 - 0.
Council President Snyder announced the Second Reading o£ Ordinance No. D-1643-03; An Ordinance of
the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 2, Article 3, Division II, Section 2-
38 of the Carmel City Code (Health Insurance - Retiree). Councilor Rundle moved to amend4,he Ordinance
__ as recommended by the Finance Committee. Councilor Wilson seconded. Motion to amend w"as4pproved
by a vote of 7 - 0. Councilor Wilson moved to approve as amended. Councilor Rundle seconded.
Ordinance No. D-1643-03, As Amended was approved by a vote of 7 - 0.
Council President Snyder announced the Second Reading of Ordinance No. D-1644-03; An Ordinance of
the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 2, Article 3, Division II, Section 2-
51 of the Carmel City Code (Longevity). Councilor Rundle gave a brief explanation. There was Council
discussion regarding the increase in longevity from $150.00 to $200.00, retroactively. Councilor Kirby
moved to amend as recommended by the Finance Committee. Councilor Rundle seconded. Motion to
amend was approved by a vote of 7 - 0. Councilor Kirby moved to approve as amended. Councilor
Battreall seconded. Ordinance No. D-1644-03 was approved by a vote of 7 - 0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Council President Snyder announced the First Reading of OMinance No. D-]648-03; An Ordinance of the
Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Establishing the Appropriations and Tax Rates for the
2004 Budget ($56,266,158.00).
Council President Snyder opened the Public Hearing at 8:23 p.m.
Seeing no one wished to speak, Council President Snyder closed the Public Hearing at 8.'23.'00.'30 p.m.
There was Council discussion. Ordinance No. D-1648-03 was referred to the Finance Committee
NEW BUSINESS:
Council President Snyder announced the First Reading of Ordinance No. D-1646-03: An Ordinance of the
Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Adopting Chapter 4, Article 1, Division III, Section 4-31,
of the Carmel City Codes (Carmel Firing Range Fee Schedule). Councilor Wilson gave a brief explanation.
There was Council discussion. Ordinance No. D-1646-03 was referred to the Public Safety Committee.
Council President Snyder announced the First Reading o£ Ordinance No. D-1647-03: An Ordinance of the
Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 10, Article 4, Division III, Section 10-
227 (a), of the Carmel City Codes (Street Banners for Civic Events). Councilor Battreall gave an
explanation. There was Council discussion. Ordinance No. D-1647-03 was referred to the Annexation and
Land Use Committee.
Council President Snyder announced the First Reading of Ordinance No. D-1649-03: An Ordinance of the
Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving a Lease Between the City of Carmel
Redevelopment Authority and the City of Carmel Redevelopment Commission, and Addressing Matters
Related Thereto; (Lease Rental Revenue Bonds of 2003). Councilor Kirby gave a brief explanation. Brace
Donaldson gave a more detailed explanation. There was Council discussion. Ordinance No. D-1649~03
was referred to the Finance Committee.
Council President Snyder announced the Resolution No. CC-08-18-03-02: A Resolution of the Common
--- Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Former Resolution No. CC-05-19-03-01; 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; (111th and Westfield). Councilor Kirby made a motion to move
into business. Councilor Wilson seconded. There was Council discussion. Councilor Kirby moved to
approve. Councilor Koven seconded. Resolution No. CC-08-18-03-02 was approved by a vote of 7 - 0.
Council President Snyder announced the Resolution No. CC-08-18-03-03; A Resolution of the Common
Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Former Resolution No. CC-05-19-03-02; 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; (96th and Westfield). Councilor Kirby made a motion to move
into business. Councilor Wilson seconded. There was Council discussion. Councilor Kirby moved to
approve. Councilor Koven seconded. Resolution No. CC-08-18-03-03 was approved by a vote of 7 - 0.
Council President Snyder announced the Resolution No. CC-08-18-03-04; A Resolution of the Common
Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Former Resolution No. CC-05-19-03-03; 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; (116th and Pennsylvania). Councilor Kirby made a motion to
move into business. Councilor Wilson seconded. There was Council discussion. Councilor Kirby moved
to approve. Councilor Koven seconded. Resolution No. CC-08-18-03-04 was approved by a vote of 7 - 0.
Council President Snyder announced the Resolution No. CC-08-18-03-05; A Resolution of the Common
Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Former Resolution No. CC-05-19-03-04; 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; (Northwest Territory). Councilor Kirby made a motion to move
-- into business. Councilor Wilson seconded. There was Council discussion. Councilor Kirby moved to
approve. Councilor Koven seconded. Resolution No. CC-08-18-03-05 was approved by a vote of 7 - 0.
OTHER BUSINESS:
There was none.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
There was none.
EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS:
ADJOURNMENT:
Council President Snyder moved to adjourn the meeting pending the execution of documents at 9:04 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
~ a
Clerk-Treasurer, Dian~
Approved,
fiy~ayor James Brainard - --
ATTEST:
Clerk-Treasurer, Diana L. Cordray, IA~M