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COMMON COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 – 6:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS/CITY HALL/ONE CIVIC SQUARE
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
Council President Jeff Worrell; Council Members: Laura Campbell, Sue Finkam, Timothy
Hannon, Adam Aasen, Miles Nelson, Teresa Ayers and Deputy Clerk Jacob Quinn were
present.
Councilors Kevin D. Rider and Anthony Green were not present.
Council President Worrell called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
AGENDA APPROVAL
The agenda was approved unanimously.
INVOCATION
Pastor Gale Stutz, Carmel Christian Church, delivered the Invocation
Councilor Aasen led the Pledge of Allegiance.
RECOGNITION OF CITY EMPLOYEES AND OUTSTANDING CITIZENS
Council President Worrell and Chief Jim Barlow swore in Angelika Foley, Marek Hullinger
and Natalie Feist into the Carmel Police Department.
Council President Worrell recognized School Resource Office for the following Awards:
NASRO Model Agency Award
Lt Adam Miller MPO Juan Navarrete
Sgt Troy Smith MPO Luke Gossett
Sgt John Govin Ofc Jason Gilmore
MPO Sarah Livingston Ofc Dustin VanTreese
MPO Blake Lytle Ofc Hunter Rogowski
MPO Chad Wiegman Ofc Greg Zimmerman
MPO Matthew Broadnax Ofc Matt Harris
MPO Ashley Williams Ofc Dave Commodore
MPO Cristhian Rodriguez Ofc Ashely Commodore
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Ofc Victor Garcia Ofc Molly Gregory
Ofc Chris Wolak
NASRO Bridging the Gap Award
MPO Juan Navarrete
INSROA School Safety Leader of the Year
Mr. David Woodward, Carmel Clay Schools
RECOGNITION OF PERSONS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL
Jeff Goens, Brooks Manor neighborhood, stated that he and neighbors are opposed to a large
cell tower being constructed on the southside of Brookshire Golf Course. The public
transparency has not been sufficient. He requested that Councilors encourage the Board of
Public Works to table the issue.
COUNCIL AND MAYORAL COMMENTS/OBSERVATIONS
Councilor Hannon gave a brief update on the Climate Action Advisory Committee. He
stated he would like to see a full time climate sustainability coordinator hired.
CONSENT AGENDA
Councilor Nelson 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 7-0.
a. Approval of Minutes
1. August 21, 2023 Regular Meeting
2. August 31, 2023 Special Meeting
b. Claims
1. Payroll $3,460,696.12
2. General Claims $1,479,132.86
3. Retirement $107,695.97
4. Wire Transfers $1,962,732.73
ACTION ON MAYORAL VETOES
There were none.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council President Worrell reported that the Finance, Utilities and Rules Committee had not
met.
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Councilor Campbell stated that the Land Use and Special Studies will meet Tuesday,
September 26 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss Ordinance Z-683-23.
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. Councilor Aasen thanked the CRC and the Street Department for
quickly cleaning up debris at the Monon Square site. Councilor Worrell asked if they would consider
having the Palladiscope show end earlier in the winter.
OLD BUSINESS
Councilor President Worrell announced the Second Reading of Ordinance Z-683-23; An
Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Establishing the Conner Prairie
Innovation District Planned Unit Development District; Sponsor: Councilor Aasen. Item remains in
the Land Use and Special Studies Committee.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
NEW BUSINESS
Council President Worrell announced the First Reading of Ordinance D-2676-23; An Ordinance
of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Authorizing and Approving an Appropriation of
Grant Funds from the Operating Balance of the General Fund to the 2023 Parks Department Budget.
Councilor Campbell moved to introduce the item into business. Councilor Nelson seconded.
Councilor Aasen introduced the item to Council. Michael Klitzing, Director of Parks and
Recreation/CEO, presented the item to Council. Councilor Finkam 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 7-0. Councilor Finkam moved to approve Ordinance D-
2676-23. Councilor Nelson seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Worrell called
for the vote. Ordinance D-2676-23 was approved 7-0.
Council President Worrell announced Resolution CC-09-18-23-01: A Resolution of the Common
Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving a Transfer of Funds from the Grant Fund (#900) into
the General Fund (#101), the Non-Reverting Parks and Recreation Extended School Enrichment Fund
(#108) and the Non-Reverting Parks and Recreation Monon Center Operating Fund (#109); Sponsor:
Councilor Rider. Councilor Finkam moved to introduce the item into business. Councilor
Campbell seconded. Councilor Ayers introduced the item to Council. Councilor Finkam moved
to approve Resolution CC-09-18-23-01. Councilor Campbell seconded. There was no Council discussion.
Council President Worrell called for the vote. Resolution CC-09-18-23-01 was approved 7-0.
Council President Worrell announced Resolution CC-09-18-23-02: A Resolution of the Common
Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving an Increase of the Guaranteed Maximum Price for the
Police Headquarters Expansion and Court Addition Project. Councilor Finkam moved to introduce
the item into business. Councilor Campbell seconded. Councilor Hannon introduced the
item to Council. Jim Crider, Director of Administration, presented the item to Council. Jim Barlow,
Chief of the Carmel Police Department, presented on the Crisis Intervention Team. Councilor Nelson
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moved to approve Resolution CC-09-18-23-02. Councilor Finkam seconded. There was no Council
discussion. Council President Worrell called for the vote. Resolution CC-09-18-23-02 was approved 7-0.
Council President Worrell announced Resolution CC-09-18-23-03: A Resolution of the Common
Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Adopting the City of Carmel Fire Department Standard of Cover.
Councilor Finkam moved to introduce the item into business. Councilor Campbell seconded.
Councilor Campbell introduced the item to Council. Chief David Haboush, Carmel Fire
Department, presented the item to Council. Councilor Aasen moved to approve Resolution CC-09-
18-23-03. Councilor Nelson seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Worrell called
for the vote. Resolution CC-09-18-23-03 was approved 7-0.
AGENDA ADD-ON ITEMS
OTHER BUSINESS
Director Mestetsky presented an Approval of CRC Purchase of 444, 506 and 508 S.
Rangeline Rd. Anything that would happen in this area would require Council approval as
well the approvement of the full Plan Commission and the CRC. The purchase price is
$2.9M which is less than the average of 2 appraisals. Old Town, the developer, has a
purchase option for this land. Once a deal is place and approvals have been made, they can
purchase the land from the CRC at the cost paid plus costs. Councilor Hannon moved to
approve the purchase. Councilor Finkam seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council
President Worrell called for the vote. The CRC Purchase of 444, 506 and 508 S. Rangeline Rd was
approved 7-0.
ADJOURNMENT
Council President Worrell adjourned the meeting at 7:02 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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