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COMMON COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2023 – 6:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS/CITY HALL/ONE CIVIC SQUARE
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
Council President Jeff Worrell; Council Members: Laura Campbell Kevin D. Rider, Sue Finkam, Adam
Aasen, Anthony Green, Timothy Hannon, Miles Nelson, Teresa Ayers and Deputy Clerk Jacob Quinn
were present.
Council President Worrell called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
AGENDA APPROVAL
The agenda was approved unanimously.
INVOCATION
Pastor Ben Snyder, Carmel Friends Church, delivered the Invocation
Councilor Green led the Pledge of Allegiance.
RECOGNITION OF CITY EMPLOYEES AND OUTSTANDING CITIZENS
Council President Worrell led the swearing-in of new Carmel Police officers.
- Officer Ethan Carr - Officer CJ Howard
- Officer Caleb Hoag
RECOGNITION OF PERSONS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL
Charlie Demler – I know when AT&T/Pure Development/Buckingham project was approved, there was a
TIF of $23M. Since Pure Development has pulled out, is TIF money going to be reduced?
COUNCIL AND MAYORAL COMMENTS/OBSERVATIONS
Council President Worrell welcomed Teresa Ayers to the Council.
Council President Worrell recognized Councilor Rider for his service as Council President in 2022
CONSENT AGENDA
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Councilor Rider moved to approve the consent agenda. Councilor Campbell seconded. There was no
Council discussion. Council President Worrell called for the vote. The motion was approved 9-0.
a. Approval of Minutes
1. January 9, 2023 Regular Meeting
2. January 25, 2023 Special Meeting
b. Claims
1. Payroll $3,445,784.18
2. General Claims $1,750,233.88
ACTION ON MAYORAL VETOES
There were none.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council President Worrell reported that the Finance, Utilities and Rules Committee had not met.
Councilor Campbell reported that the Land Use and Special Studies had met and discussed Z-679-22. This
item is coming back with a 4-0 favorable recommendation.
OTHER REPORTS – (at the first meeting of the month specified below):
Henry Mestetsky, Executive Director of the Carmel Redevelopment Commission, presented the monthly
Redevelopment Commission report. Mr. Mestetsky stated if a portion of the AT&T development can’t
move forward, this a developer TIF so the City isn’t on the hook. A Majority of the project is still in the C
Zoned area and is going to move forward even if a portion of it cannot. The developer will receive less
TIF on their bond, but since its developer backed the City isn’t on the hook.
Jon Oberlander, Corporation Counsel for the City of Carmel, gave the annual Ethics Board report.
Michael Klitzing, Director of Parks and Recreation/CEO, gave the quarterly Parks Department report.
OLD BUSINESS
Councilor President Worrell announced the Fifth Reading of Ordinance D-2657-22; An Ordinance of
the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 25 of the
Carmel City Code; Sponsor(s): Councilor(s) Rider, Worrell, Aasen, Finkam, Nelson and Campbell.
Remains in a Committee of the Whole.
Councilor President Worrell announced the Second Reading of Ordinance Z-679-22; An Ordinance of
the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending the Legacy Planned Unit Development
District (Z-501-07). Councilor Campbell gave a report from the Land Use and Special Studies Committee
stating that item is returning with a favorable 4-0 recommendation. Councilor Campbell moved to approve
Z-679-22. Councilor Rider seconded. Councilor Finkam stated that some neighbors were opposed to the
use which is build-for-rent, and they wanted a reduction in the number of units and more commercial.
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Councilor Finkam stated she is a no because two HOA’s are strongly opposed. Council President Rider
called for the vote. Ordinance Z-679-22 was approved 8-1 (Finkam opposed).
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Councilor President Worrell announced the First Reading of Ordinance Z-680-23; An Ordinance of the
Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Rezoning Rosie’s Gardens. Councilor Rider moved to
introduce the item into business. Councilor Campbell seconded. Councilor Green introduced the item to
Council. Andrew Wert, Church Church Hittle Antrim, presented the item to Council. Council President
Worrell opened the public hearing at 7:12 p.m.
Seeing no one who wished to address Council, Council President Worrell closed the public hearing at
7:12:30 p.m. Councilor Rider moved to suspend the rules and act on this tonight. Councilor Aasen
seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Worrell called for the vote. The motion
was approved 9-0. Councilor Rider moved to approve Ordinance Z-680-23. Councilor Aasen seconded.
There was no Council discussion. Council President Worrell called for the vote. Ordinance Z-680-23 was
approved 9-0.
Councilor President Worrell announced the First Reading of Ordinance D-2662-23; An Ordinance of the
Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Authorizing and Approving an Additional Appropriation
of Funds from the Operating Balance of the General Fund to the 2023 Department of Community Services
Budget. Councilor Rider moved to introduce the item into business. Councilor Campbell seconded.
Councilor Aasen introduced the item to Council. Jon Oberlander presented the item to Council. Council
President Worrell opened the public hearing at 7:16 p.m.
Seeing no one who wished to address Council, Council President Worrell closed the public hearing at
7:16:20 p.m. Councilor Rider moved to suspend the rules and act on this tonight. Councilor Aasen
seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Worrell called for the vote. The motion
was approved 9-0. Councilor Rider moved to approve Ordinance D-2662-23. Councilor Finkam seconded.
There was no Council discussion. Council President Worrell called for the vote. Ordinance D-2662-23
was approved 9-0.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilor President Worrell announced the First Reading of Ordinance D-2663-23; An Ordinance of the
Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Section 8-37 of the Carmel City Code.
Councilor Aasen moved to introduce the item into business. Councilor Campbell seconded. Chief David
Haboush, Carmel Fire Department, presented the item to Council. Councilor Rider moved to suspend the
rules and act on this tonight. Councilor Aasen seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council
President Worrell called for the vote. The motion was approved 9-0. Councilor Rider moved to approve
Ordinance D-2663-23. Councilor Green seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President
Worrell called for the vote. Ordinance D-2663-23 was approved 9-0.
Councilor President Worrell announced the First Reading of Ordinance D-2664-23; An Ordinance of the
Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving an Increased Cost of Living Adjustment for
2023 Carmel Fire Department Emergency Medical Services Fees. Councilor Campbell moved to introduce
the item into business. Councilor Rider seconded. Chief David Haboush, Carmel Fire Department,
presented the item to Council. Councilor Nelson moved to suspend the rules and act on this tonight.
Councilor Rider seconded. There was brief Council discussion. Council President Worrell called for the
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vote. The motion was approved 9-0. Councilor Nelson moved to approve Ordinance D-2664-23.
Councilor Campbell seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Worrell called for the
vote. Ordinance D-2664-23 was approved 9-0.
Councilor President Worrell announced Resolution CC-02-06-23-01: A Resolution of the Common
Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving Certain Matters in Connection with the Establishment
of the 111 Penn Redevelopment Area (111th and Penn). Councilor Rider moved to introduce the item into
business. Councilor Campbell seconded. Councilor Rider introduced the item to Council. Henry
Mestetsky presented on the difference between TIF Bond Votes and Allocation Area Votes. Mr.
Mestetsky also presented on the project. Councilor Rider moved to approve Resolution CC-02-06-23-01.
Councilor Aasen seconded. There was brief Council discussion. Council President Worrell called for the
vote. Resolution CC-02-06-23-01 was approved 8-1 (Campbell opposed).
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Councilor President Worrell announced Resolution CC-02-06-23-02: A Resolution of the Common
Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving Certain Matters in Connection with the Old Meridian
Economic Development Area (ERS Old Meridian and Main Allocation Area). Councilor Rider moved to
introduce the item into business. Councilor Campbell seconded. Henry Mestetsky presented the item to
Council. Councilor Rider moved to approve Resolution CC-02-06-23-02. Councilor Aasen seconded.
There was no Council discussion. Council President Worrell called for the vote. Resolution CC-02-06-
23-02 was approved 9-0.
Councilor President Worrell announced Resolution CC-02-06-23-03: A Resolution of the Common
Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving Certain Matters in Connection with the Old Town
Economic Development Area (3rd Avenue ATT Allocation Area). Councilor Rider moved to introduce the
item into business. Councilor Campbell seconded. Henry Mestetsky presented the item to Council.
Councilor Rider moved to approve Resolution CC-02-06-23-03. Councilor Aasen seconded. There was no
Council discussion. Council President Worrell called for the vote. Resolution CC-02-06-23-03 was
approved 8-1 (Ayers opposed).
Councilor President Worrell announced Resolution CC-02-06-23-04: A Resolution of the Common
Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving Certain Matters in Connection with the Integrated
126th Street Corridor Economic Development Area (Crossing 1 Allocation Area and Crossing 2 Allocation
Area). Councilor Rider moved to introduce the item into business. Councilor Campbell seconded. Henry
Mestetsky presented the item to Council. Councilor Rider moved to approve Resolution CC-02-06-23-04.
Councilor Aasen seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Worrell called for the
vote. Resolution CC-02-06-23-04 was approved 9-0.
Councilor President Worrell announced Resolution CC-02-06-23-05: A Resolution of the Common
Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving Certain Matters in Connection with the North Illinois
Street Economic Development Area (Bridges II Allocation Area). Councilor Rider moved to introduce the
item into business. Councilor Campbell seconded. Henry Mestetsky presented the item to Council.
Councilor Rider moved to approve Resolution CC-02-06-23-05. Councilor Aasen seconded. There was no
Council discussion. Council President Worrell called for the vote. Resolution CC-02-06-23-05 was
approved 8-1 (Green opposed).
Councilor President Worrell announced Resolution CC-02-06-23-06: A Resolution of the Common
Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving Certain Matters in Connection with the North Illinois
Street Economic Development Area (Franciscan North Allocation Area). Councilor Rider moved to
introduce the item into business. Councilor Campbell seconded. Henry Mestetsky presented the item to
Council. Councilor Campbell stated that she would like to see these items spread out in the future.
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Councilor Rider moved to approve Resolution CC-02-06-23-06. Councilor Aasen seconded. There was no
Council discussion. Council President Worrell called for the vote. Resolution CC-02-06-23-06 was
approved 9-0.
Councilor President Worrell announced Resolution CC-02-06-23-07: A Resolution of the Common
Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Transferring Funds from the General Fund #101 to the Rainy Day
Fund. Councilor Finkam moved to introduce the item into business. Councilor Rider seconded. Councilor
Rider moved to approve Resolution CC-02-06-23-07. Councilor Aasen seconded. There was no Council
discussion. Council President Worrell called for the vote. Resolution CC-02-06-23-07 was approved 9-0.
Councilor President Worrell announced Resolution CC-02-06-23-08: A Resolution of the Common
Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving the Suspension of the Short Term Residential Rental
Ordinance During Certain Periods of the Year. Councilor Aasen moved to introduce the item into
business. Councilor Campbell seconded. Jon Oberlander presented the dates in the ordinance to Council.
Councilor Rider moved to approve Resolution CC-02-06-23-08. Councilor Finkam seconded. There was
no Council discussion. Council President Worrell called for the vote. Resolution CC-02-06-23-08 was
approved 9-0.
AGENDA ADD-ON ITEMS
OTHER BUSINESS
City Council Appointments
Carmel Audit Committee (Terms Expire 12/31/23 and 12/31/24, two-year terms); Two appointments. No
appointment was made.
Carmel Economic Development Commission (Term Expires 1/31/26, three-year term); One appointment.
Jeff Maurer was reappointed by consent.
ADJOURNMENT
Council President Worrell adjourned the meeting at 7:49 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Sue Wolfgang, Clerk
Approved,
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Jeff Worrell, Council President
ATTEST:
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Sue Wolfgang, Clerk
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