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AGENDA
MONDAY, APRIL 19, 2004 -- 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. March 15, 2004 - Regular Meeting
b. March 25, 2004 - Special Meeting
5. RECOGNITION OF PERSONS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL
6. COUNCIL, MAYORAL AND CLERK-TREASURER COMMENTS/OBSERVATIONS
7. ACTION ON MAYORAL VETOES
8. CLMMS
· Payroll
· General Claims
· Retirement
9. COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Finance, Administration and Rules Committee
b. Land Use, Annexation and Economic Development Comtmttee
c. Parks, Recreation and Arts Committee
d. Utilities, Transportation and Public Safety Committee
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10.
OLD BUSINESS
a. Second Reading of Ordinance No. D-1684-04~ An Ordinance o£ the Common Council of
the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Ordinance No. D-1629-03, As Amended (Department
of Law Salary Ordinance); Sponsor: Councilor Carter
b. Second Reading of Ordinance No. D-1688~04; An Ordinance of the Common Council of
the City of Carmel, Indiana, Providing for an Additional Appropriation of Funds to the Carmel
City Council Budget from the General Fund Operating Balance ($33,500.00 - Paperless
Governance Project); Sponsor: Council President Carter
c. Second Reading of Ordinance No. D-1690-04; An Ordinance of the Common Council of
the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 7: Building Code of the Carmel City Code to
Include the Regulation of Residential Siding Materials; Sponsor: Councilor Rattermann
d. Second Reading of Ordinance No. Z-443-04; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the
City of Carmel, Indiana, Rezoning District Classification (Miller Property); Sponsor: Councilor
Rattermann
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
12.
NEW BUSINESS
a. First Reading of Ordinance No. D-1691-04; 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 (Fourth Quarter 2003); Sponsor: Council President Carter
b. First Reading of Ordinance No. D-1695-04; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the
City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving and Adopting Interlocal Agreement (Pike Township Fire
Department); Sponsor: Councilor Mayo
c. First Reading of Ordinance No. D-1696-04; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the
City of Carmel, Indiana, Establ/shing Certain Stop and Yield Intersections; Sponsor: Councilor
Griffiths
d. First Reading of Ordinance No. D-1697-04; An Ordinance of the Common Council o£ the
City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 8, Article 3, Section 8-20(a)(2) of the Carmel City
Code (Street Names); Sponsor: Councilor Griffiths
e. First Reading of Ordinance No. D-1698-04; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the
City of Carmel, Indiana, Adopting a Promotional Fund for the Carmel Plan comrmssion as
Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2-128 of the Carmel City Code; Sponsor: Councilor Rattermann
f. First Reading of Ordinance No. D-1699-04; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the
City of Carmel, Indiana, Adding Chapter 8, Article 4, Section 8-40 to the Carmel City Code
(Bicycle Lanes and Trails); Sponsor: Council President Carter
Resolution No. CC-04-19-04-01; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of
Carmel, Indiana, Approving a Resolution of the City of Carmel Plan Commission Relating to
the Amendment to and Expansion of Certa/n Economic Development Areas in the City, and
Approving the Expanded Boundaries Thereof; Sponsor: Council President Carter and
Councilor Sharp
Resolution No. CC-04-19-04-02; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of
Carmel, Indiana, Approving the Issuance of Certain City of Carmel Redevelopment District
Tax Increment Revenue Bonds ($9,500,000.00); Sponsor: Council President Carter
Resolution No. CC-04-19-04-03; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of
Carmel, Indiana, Declaring Intent to Rekmburse Expenditures from the Proceeds of Bonds to
Be Issued By or on Behalf of the City of Carmel ($6,000,000.00 Bond - Parkwood West);
Sponsor: Council President Carter and Councilor Sharp
Resolution No. CC-04-19-04-04; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of
Carmel, Indiana, to Study Potential Annexation; Sponsor: Councilor Rattermann
13. OTHER BUSINESS
14. ANNOUNCEMENTS
EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS
16. ADJOURNMENT
CITY OF CARMEL
COMMON COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
MONDAY, APRIL 19, 2004 -- 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS / CITY HALL / ONE CIVIC SQUARE
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Counckl President Ron Carter; Council Members Rick Sharp, Kevin Kirby, Brian Mayo, Joe Griffiths, Fred
Glaser and Mark Rattermann; Clerk-Treasurer Diana Cordray and Deputy Clerk-Treasurer Carrie Gallagher
were also present.
Mayor James Brainard was absent.
Council President Carter called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
Associate Pastor Matt Barmore of Central Christian Church pronounced the Invocation.
;ounc~l President Carter led the Pledge of Allegiance.
RECOGNITION OF CITY EMPLOYEES AND OUTSTANDING CITIZENS:
There were none.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Councilor Mayo moved to approve the Minutes of the March 15, 2004 Regular Meeting. Councilor Griffiths
seconded. The Minutes were approved 6-0. (Councilor Sharp was not yet present at the meeting.)
Councilor Mayo moved to approve the Minutes of the March 25, 2004 Special Meeting. Councklor Rattermann
seconded. The Minutes were approved 6-0. (Councilor Sharp was not yet present at the meeting.)
Councilor Rick Sha¢ entered the meeting at 7:09p.m.
RECOGNITION OF PERSONS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL:
The following persons addressed Council in favor of Carmel's consideration to annex certain territory in
Westfield, Indiana:
Kurt Kakbjy of 443 ~Q~in~y Place;
Jack Bonham of ! 812 West ~56~ Street;
Diane Zeff of ~6370 Spffngmi# Road;
Roman Chang of ~2 West Evening Rose Wajy;
Marilj~n M. Smith of 530 Gre~yhound Pass;
Steve Baranjk of 202 Senator [Vaj;
~Villiam Spaulding of !4809 ~ldios Pass; and
James T. Ake of 543 Potomac Court.
The folloxving persons addressed Council in opposition of Carmel's consideration to annex certain
territory in Westfield, Indiana:
Donita Hiatt of 15276 Nashua Circle; and
John ~. Hiatt of 15276 Noshua Circle.
The folloxving person addressed Council with regard to a general matter:
Charles NlcManus ofY222 Garrison Drive in Indianapolis, spoke to Council concerning enforcement
of animal abuse on the Morion Trail.
Clerk-Treasurer Diana Cordra~y entered the meeting at 7:25p.m.
COUNCIL, MAYORAL AND CLERK-TREASURER COMMENTS/OBSERVATIONS:
--Councilor Griffiths announced that a Hamilton County Judge candidate Todd Ruetz is present at tonight's
meeting.
Councilor Rattermann advised that a formal Resolution concerning annexation discussion will be forthcoming
on the Agenda this evening. On that note, Council President Carter asked for consideration to move that item
to the forefront of the Agenda. Councilor Kirby moved to place Item No. 12j, Resolution No. CC-04-19-04-04,
as the next item of business on the Agenda. Councilor Mayo seconded. The motion was approved 7-0.
Councilor Rattermann moved to introduce Resolution No. CC-04-19-04-04; A Resolution of the Common
Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, to Study Potential Annexafon. Councilor G£~ffiths seconded.
Councilor Rattermann presented this item to Council and read aloud the Resolution for consideration. There
was brief discussion. Councilor Sharp moved to approve. Councilor Rattermann seconded. Resolution No.
CC-04-19-04-04 was approved by a vote of 7-0.
Council President Carter asked for consideration of an add-on item to tonighD Mgenda. Councilor Kirb~y moved to add-on
Resolution No. CC-04- I Y-04-05; ~4 Resolution of the Common Council of the Ci~ of Carmel, Indiana, Regarding the Reviem of
the Park Impact Fee, Impact Zone and Zone Improvement Plan. Councilor Sha~ seconded the motion to add-on the Resolution.
The motion mas approved b~ a vote of 7-0. The Resolution mill be read into business under Other Business.
ACTION ON MAYORAL VETOES:
There were none.
CLAIMS:
Councilor Mayo moved to approve clakms in the amount of $689,509.51 and $333,124.72.
seconded. Claims were approved 7-0.
Councilor Sharp
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Council President Carter stated that the Finance, Admirfisttafion and Rules Committee has not met; however, a
Special meeting date is under consideration. The next regular meeting of the Finance, Administration and Rules
Committee is scheduled for May 17, 2004 at 5:00 p.m. in the Caucus Room.
Councilor Rattermann stated that the Land Use, Annexation and Economic Development Comrmttee has not
met. Due to the consideration of to annex territory in Westfield as xveI1 as the ongoing discussion of the
proposed Mining Ordinance, the Committee will begin to meet tw/ce a month, on the second and fourth
Thursdays, in Council Chambers. Therefore, the next regular meeting of the Committee is scheduled for April
22, 2004, at 7:00 p.m.
Councilor Sharp reported that the Parks, Recreation and Arts Committee met on April 12, 2004, at xvhich time
the Comtmttee reviewed a Park Impact Fee Resolution and discussed the new Parks facility. The next regular
meeting of the Committee is scheduled for May 11, 2004, at 3:00 p.m. in the Caucus Room.
Counc/lor IGthy stated that the Utilities, Transportation and Public Safety Committee has not met. The next
regular meeting of the Committee is scheduled for May 10, 2004 at 5:00 p.m. in the Caucus Room.
OLD BUSINESS:
Council President Carter announced the Second Reading of Ordinance No. Ordinance No. D-1684-04; An
Drdinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Ordinance No. D-1629-03, As
~-mended (Department of Law Salary Ordinance). Council President Carter passed the gavel to former
President, Councilor Kirby and proceeded to present this matter to Council. There was extensive discussion.
Doug Haney, City Attorney, provided additional information to Council for consideration of their approval of
this matter. Council discussion continued. Councilor Mayo moved to approve. Councilor Rattermann
seconded. Ordinance No. D-1684-04 was approved by a vote of 7-0.
Councilor ICArby announced the Second Reading of Ordinance No. D-1688-04; An Ordinance of the Common
Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Providing for an Additional Appropriation of Funds to the Carmel City
Council Budget from the General Fund Operating Balance ($33,500.00 - Paperless Governance Project).
Council President Carter presented this matter to Council and recommended that Council table this item for
additional consideration of the process substantiating the need for the appropriation. There was brief
discussion. Council President Carter moved to table. Councilor Sharp seconded. Ordinance No. D-1688-04
was tabled by a vote of 7-0. Councilor Kirby returned the gavel to Council President Carter.
Council President Carter announced the Second Reading of Ordinance No. D-1690-04; An Ordinance of the
Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 7: Building Code of the Carmel City Code
to Include the Regulation of Residential Siding Materials. Councilor Rattermann asked for Council's
consideration to withdraw this matter from the Agenda as the Plan Commission works to consider alternative
issues. There was brief discussion. Councilor Rattermann, as Council sponsor of this item, withdrew
Ordinance No. D-1690-04 from business.
Councilor President Carter announced the Second Reading of Ordinance No. Z-443-04: An Ordinance of the
--Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Rezonmg District Classification (Miller Property). Councilor
[attermann presented this matter to Council. There was no discussion. Ordinance No. Z-443-04 was
,pproved by a vote of 7-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
There 'were none.
NEW BUSINESS:
Council President Carter announced the First Reading of Ordinance No. D-1691-04; 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 (Fourth Quarter 2003). Council President Carter again passed the
gavel to Councilor IGrby. Councilor Mayo moved to introduce this item into business. Councilor Rattermann
seconded. Doug Haney, City Attorney, asked for Council's consideration to permit him to review each
codification prior to its presentation to Council for adoption. There was extensive Council discussion
concerning the current process. Clerk-Treasurer Diana Corclray responded. Council discussion continued.
Council President Carter recommended that this matter be forwarded to Corem/tree for continued discussion.
Councilor IG. rby moved Ordinance No. D-1691-04 to the Finance, Administration and Rules Committee for
further reviexv and consideration. Councilor Kirby returned the gavel to Council President Carter.
Council President Carter announced the First Reading of Ordinance No. D-1695-04: An Ordinance of the
Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving and Adopting Interlocal Agreement (P~ke
Township Fire Department). Councilor Mayo moved to introduce this item into business. Councilor
Rattermann seconded. Councilor Mayo presented this matter to Council and asked for consideration of a
suspension of the rules sending this matter to Committee. Councilor Kirby moved as such and included the
suspension of the rules to allow a vote on this item th/s evening. Councilor Sharp seconded. The motion was
approved 7-0. There was no further discussion. Ordinance No. D-1695-04 was approved by a vote of 7-0.
Council President Carter announced the First Readin~g of Ordinance No. D-1696-04; An Ordinance of the
Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Establishing Certain Stop and Yield Intersections. Councilor
Griffiths moved to introduce this item into business. Councilor Rattermann seconded. Councilor Griffiths
presented th2s matter to Council and recommended that it be referred to Committee for consideration. There
was Council discussion and concern regarding this necessity of warrants for stop signs. Doug Haney, City
Attorney, responded and advised he will provide additional information at Committee. There was no further
discussion. Council President Carter referred Ordinance No. D-1696-04 to the Utilities, Transportation and
Public Safety ConUmttee for further review and consideration.
Council President Carter announced the First Reading of Ordinance No. D-1697-04; An Ordinance of the
Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 8, Article 3, Section 8-20(a)(2) of the
Carmel City Code (Street Names). Councilor Sharp moved to introduce this item into business. Councilor
Mayo seconded. Councilor Griffiths presented this matter to Council. There was brief discussion. Councilor
Rattermann moved to suspend the roles sending this matter to Committee and to vote on this item this evening.
Councilor Kirby seconded. The motion was approved 7-0. Ordinance No. D-1697-04 was approved by a vote
of 7-0.
Council President Carter announced the First Reading of Ordinance No. D-1698-04; An Ordinance of the
Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Adopting a Promotional Fund for the Carmel Plan
--Comrmssion as Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2-128 of the Carmel City Code. Councilor Mayo moved to
introduce this item into business. Councilor Griffiths sedonded. Councilor Rattermann presented this matter
to Council. There was brief discussion. Jon Dobosiexvicz, with the Department of Community Services,
responded to Council inquiry regarding the necessity of such a fund for the Plan Commission and advised that
this would be in compliance with the State Board of Accounts. Discussion continued. Councilor President
Carter then referred Ordinance No. D-1698-04 to the Finance, Administration and Rules Committee for further
reviexv and consideration.
Council President Carter passed the gavel to Councilor Kkby who announced the First Reading of Ordinance
No. D-1699-04; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Adding Chapter 8,
Article 4, Section 8-40 to the Carmel City Code (Bicycle Lanes and Trails). Councilor Sharp moved to introduce
this item into business. Councilor Mayo seconded. Council President Carter presented this matter to Council.
There was discussion. Councilor Kirby referred Ordinance No. D-1699-04 to the Utilities, Transportation and
Public Safety Comrmttee for further review and consideration. Councilor I~drby returned the gavel to Council
President Carter.
Council President Carter announced Resolution No. CC-04-19-04-01; A Resolution of the Common Council of
the City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving a Resolution of the City of Carmel Plan Commission Relating to the
Amendment to and Expansion of Certain Economic Development Areas in the City, and Approving the
Expanded Boundaries Thereof. Councilor K2rby moved to introduce this item into business. Councilor Sharp
seconded. Councilor Sharp presented this matter to Council. There was Com~cil discussion. Councilor Sharp
explained the purpose of this matter and recommended that it be referred to Comrmtree to await action by the
Plan Commission anticipated on April 20, 2004. Extensive discussion continued. Councilor I¥2tby moved to
table this item until the next meeting of Council. Councilor Sharp seconded. Resolution No. CC-04-19-04-01
xvas tabled by a vote of 7-0.
--Council President Carter announced Resolution No. CC-04-19-04-02; A Resolution of the Common Council of
the City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving the Issuance of Certain City of Carmel Redevelopment District Tax
Increment Revenue Bonds ($9,500,000.00). Councilor Kirby moved to introduce this item into business.
Councilor Sharp seconded. Council President Carter passed the gavel to Councilor I~ktby, then proceeded to
present this matter to Council and recommend its referral to the Finance Committee for discussion. Therefore,
Council President Carter moved to suspend the roles allowing this matter to be forwarded to Committee.
Councilor Sharp seconded. The motion was approved by a vote of 7-0. Resolution No. CC-04-19-04-02 was
referred to the Finance, Administration and Rules Committee for further review and consideration. Councilor
I~-2tby returned the gavel to Council President Carter.
Council President Carter announced Resolution No. CC-04-19-04-03; A Resolution of the Common Council of
the City of Carmel, Indiana, Declaring Intent to Reimburse Expenditures from the Proceeds of Bonds to Be
Issued By or on Behalf of the City of Carmel ($6,000,000.00 Bond - Parkwood West). Councilor Sharp moved
to introduce this item into business. Councilor I~.tby seconded. Councilor Sharp presented this matter to
Council. There was extensive discussion. Councilor Mayo moved to call for the question. Councilor Sharp
seconded. Council President Carter called for the question. Resolution No. CC-04-19-04-03 was approved by a
vote of 4-3. Councilor Glaser, Griffiths and Rattermann voted in the opposition on the basis of needing more
time to consider all of the information.
Resolution No. CC-04-19-04-04; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, to Study
Potential Annexation, was moved to the head of the Agenda by a suspension of the rules and was approved by a
vote of 7-0.
-- OTHER BUSINESS:
Council President Carter announced Resolution No. CC-04-19-04-05; A Resolution of the Common Council of
the City of Carmel, Indiana, Regarding the Review of the Park Impact Fee, Impact Zone and Zone
Improvement Plan. This item xvas added to the Agenda by a unanimous vote of the Council, upon conclusion
of Council, Mayoral and Clerk-Treasurer Comments/Observations. Councilor IZ-&by moved to introduce this
matter into business. Councilor Mayo seconded. Councilor Sharp presented this item to Council. There was
extensive discussion. Councilor Mayo moved to approve. Councilor Rattermaun seconded. Resolution No.
CC-04-19-04-05 was approved by a vote of 7-0.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
There ~vere none.
ADJOURNMENT:
Council President Carter moved to adjourn, pending the execution of documents. The meeting was adjourned
at 9:17 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Clerk-Treasurer Diana L. Co/dray/, IAMC
Approved,
~tayor James Bramard
ATTEST:
-- Clerk-Treasurer Diana L. Cordray, LA_MC
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