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City of CarInel
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Clerk-Treasurer
COMMON COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
MONDAY, DECEMBER 4,2006 - 6:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS/CITY HALL/ONE CIVIC SQUARE
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
I. INVOCATION
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. RECOGNITION OF CITY EMPLOYEES AND OUTSTANDING CITIZENS
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. November 20, 2006, Regular Meeting
5. RECOGNITION OF PERSONS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL
6. COUNCIL, MAYORAL AND CLERK-TREASURER COMMENTS/OBSERV A TIONS
7. ACTION ON MAYORAL VETOES
8. CLAIMS
. Payroll
. General Claims
. Retirement
9. COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Finance, Administration and Rules Committee
b. Land Use, Annexation and Economic Development Committee
c. Parks, Recreation and Arts Committee
d. Utilities, Transportation and Public Safety Committee
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] O. OLD BUSINESS
a. Fourth Readin!!: of Ordinance D-1829-06; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the
City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 2, Article 5, Section 2-131 of the Carmel City
Code (Purchasing Agencies and Purchasing Agents); Sponsor(s): Councilor(s) Glaser,
Rattermann and Sharp.
b. Fourth Readin!!: of Ordinance D-1833-06; An Ordinance ofthe Common Council of the
City of Carmel, Indiana, Fixing Salaries of Elected Officials of the City of Carmel,
Indiana for the Year 2007; Sponsor: Councilor Sharp.
c. Third Readin!!: of Ordinance D-1836-06; An Ordinance ofthe Common Council of the
City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending the Requirement for Mayoral Signature of Council
Resolutions; Sponsor: Councilor Sharp.
d. Second Read!n!!: of Ordinance D-1837-06; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the
City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 9, Article 2, Division VI, Section 9-77(d) of
the Carmel City Code (Fire Hydrant Specifications); Sponsor: Councilor Mayo. (Utilities,
Transportation and Public Safety Committee 12/11/06)
] ] . PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. First Readin!!: of Ordinance Z-499-06; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the
City of Carmel, Indiana, Establishing the Townhomes at Central Park Planned Unit
Development District (Westfield Boulevard at I 14th Street); Sponsor: Councilor
Rattermann.
b. First Readin!!: of Ordinance Z-500-06; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the
City of Carmel, Indiana, Establishing the Park Place (Retirement Community) Planned
Unit Development District (Guilford Road and 116th Street); Sponsor: Councilor Sharp.
12. NEW BUSINESS
a. First Readin!!: of Ordinance D-1838-06; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the
City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 2, Article 3, Division II, Sections 2-38, 2-39,
2-40,2-41,2-42,2-47,2-50,2-51,2-56 and 2-59 of the Carmel City Code (Benefits for
City Employees); Sponsor: Councilor Mayo.
b. First Readin!!: of Ordinance D-1839-06; 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 (Addition of Street Names); Sponsor: Councilor Carter.
c. First Readin!!: of Ordinance D-1840-06; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the
City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 8, Article 9, Section 8-120 of the Carmel City
Code (Establishing Certain Stop Intersections); Sponsor: Councilor Carter.
d. Resolution CC-12-04-06-01; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of
Carmel, Indiana, Waiving Department Service Requirements for New Fire Chief;
Sponsor: Councilor Mayo.
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e. Resolution CC-12-04-06-03; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of
Cannel, Indiana, Approving a Transfer of Funds by the Mayor's Office ($30,000);
Sponsor: Councilor Sharp.
] 3. OTHER BUSINESS
] 4. ANNOUNCEMENTS
] 5. EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS
16. ADJOURNMENT
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COMMON COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, DECEMBER 4,2006 - 6:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS/CITY HALL/ONE CIVIC SQUARE
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor James Brainard, Council President Richard L. Sharp, Council Members, Brian D. Mayo, Joseph C.
Griffiths, Fredrick J. Glaser, Ronald E. Carter, Mark Rattermann and Deputy Clerk-Treasurer Lois Fine
Councilor Kevin Kirby and Clerk-Treasurer Diana L. Cordray were not in attendance.
Mayor Brainard called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m'.
Rabbi Adland, Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation, pronounced the Invocation.
Mayor Brainard led the Pledge of Allegiance.
RECOGNITION OF CITY EMPLOYEES AND OUTSTANDING CITIZENS:
Mayor Brainard presented the Range Line Pioneer A ward to Carmel City Judge Gail Bardach. Judge
Bardach also was honored with plaques from the Common Council, Carmel Police Officer Tony Lovitt
and her staff.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Councilor Mayo made a motion to approve the Minutes of the November 20,2006, Regular Meeting.
Councilor Griffiths seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Sharp called for the'
question. The Minutes were approved 5-1 (Councilor Rattermann abstained).
RECOGNITION OF PERSONS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL:
There were none.
COUNCIL, MAYORAL AND CLERK-TREASURER COMMENTS/OBSERVATIONS:
Councilor Carter thanked Council President Sharp for the presentation to Judge Gail Bardach.
ACTION ON MAYORAL VETOES:
There were none.
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CLAIMS:
Councilor Mayo made a motion to approve the claims in the amount of $1 ,081 ,007.36. Councilor
Griffiths seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Sharp called for the question.
Claims were approved 6-0.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Councilor Rattermann reported that the Finance, Administration and Rules Committee met this evening
and discussed Ordinance D-1829-06, Ordinance D-1833-06 and Ordinance D-1836-06. Ordinance
D-1829-06 and Ordinance D-1833-06 were sent to the full Council with a 2-0 favorable recommendation.
Ordinance D-1836-06 will remain in committee for further review.
Councilor Glaser reported that the Land Use, Annexation and Economic Development Committee had not
met.
Councilor Carter reported that the Parks, Recreation and Arts Committee had not met. The next meeting
will be held on Tuesday, December 12, 2006 at 3:00 p.m.
Councilor Glaser reported that the Utilities, Transportation and Public Safety Committee had not met.
OLD BUSINESS
Council President Sharp announced the Fourth Readin!! of Ordinance D-1829-06; An Ordinance of the
Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 2, Article 5, Section 2-131 of the
Carmel City Code (Purchasing Agencies and Purchasing Agents). Councilor Rattermann presented
amended VERSION A 12/4/06 to Council for consideration. Councilor Rattermann made a motion to
amend Ordinance D-1829-06. Councilor Glaser seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council
President Sharp called for the question. The motion to amend Ordinance D-1829-06 was approved 6-0.
There was no Council discussion. Council President Sharp called for the question.
Ordinance D-1829-06, As Amended, VERSION A 12/04/06 was adopted 6-0.
Council President Sharp announced the Fourth Readin!! of Ordinance D-1833-06; 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 2007. There was no Council discussion. Council President Sharp called for
the question. Ordinance D-1833-06 was adopted 6-0.
Council President Sharp announced the Third Readin!! of Ordinance D-1836-06; An Ordinance of the
Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending the Requirement for Mayoral Signature of
Council Resolutions; Sponsor: Councilor Sharp. (Finance, Administration and Rules Committee
12/13/06). This item was not discussed.
Council President Sharp announced the Second Readin!! of Ordinance D-1837-06; An Ordinance of the
Common Council ofthe City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 9, Article 2, Division VI, Section
9-77( d) ofthe Carmel City Code (Fire Hydrant Specifications); Sponsor: Councilor Mayo. (Utilities,
Transportation and Public Safety Committee 12/11/06). This item was not discussed.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Council President Sharp announced the First Readin!! of Ordinance Z-499-06; An Ordinance of the
Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Establishing the Townhomes at Central Park Planned
Unit Development District (Westfield Boulevard at I 14th Street). Councilor Rattermann made a motion to
move this item into business. Councilor Mayo seconded. Councilor Rattermann referred to Tim Stevens,
Mann Properties, Director of Development, to present this item to Council. Mr. Stevens referred to Greg
Ewing, Development Coordinator for Mann Properties to present this item to Council. There was no
Council discussion. Council President Sharp opened the Public Hearing at 6:34 p.m.
The following individuals spoke in opposition to Ordinance Z-499-06:
Jack Engledow
Judy Hagan
Marilyn Mesh
1819 Wood Valley Drive, Carmel, IN
10946 Spring Mill Lane, Carmel, IN
19818 Timber Lane, Carmel, IN
Seeing no one else who wished to speak, Council President Sharp closed the Public Hearing at 6:43 p.m.
There was no Council discussion. Council President Sharp referred Ordinance Z-499-06 to the Land Use,
Annexation and Economic Development Committee for further review and consideration.
Council President Sharp announced the First Readin!! of Ordinance Z-500-06; An Ordinance of the
Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Establishing the Park Place (Retirement Community)
Planned Unit Development District (Guilford Road and 116th Street). Councilor Rattermann made a
motion to move this item into business. Councilor Mayo seconded. Councilor Sharp referred to Jim
Shinaver, Attorney, Nelson & Frankenberger, to present this item to Council. Also present were Wayne
Beverage, Guilford Partners LLC and Engineer Rick Kelly ofEMH & T Engineers.
Council President Sharp passed the gavel to Councilor Glaser. at 6:45 p.m. and left the chamber.
Council President Sharp returned to the chamber and reclaimed the gavel from Councilor Glaser at 6:48
p.m.
There was brief Council discussion. Council President Sharp opened the Public Hearing at 7:04 p.m.
The following individual spoke in opposition to Ordinance Z-500-06:
Marnin Spigelman
11816 Harvard Lane, Carmel, IN
Seeing no one else who wished to speak, Council President Sharp closed the Public Hearing at 7: 11 p.m.
There was no Council discussion. Council President Sharp referred Ordinance Z-500-06 to the Land Use,
Annexation and Economic Development Committee for further review and consideration.
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NEW BUSINESS
Council President Sharp announced the First Readin!!: of Ordinance D-1838-06; An Ordinance of the
Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 2, Article 3, Division II, Sections
2-38,2-39,2-40,2-41,2-42,2-47,2-50,2-51,2-56 and 2-59 of the Carmel City Code (Benefits for City
Employees). Councilor Mayo made a motion to move this item into business. Councilor Griffiths
seconded. Councilor Mayo presented this item to Council. There was no Council discussion. Council
President Sharp referred Ordinance D-1838-06 to the Finance, Administration and Rules Committee for
further review and consideration.
Council President Sharp announced the First Readin!!: of Ordinance D-1839-06; An Ordinance of the
Common Council ofthe City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 8, Article 3, Section 8-20(a)(2) of
the Carmel City Code (Addition of Street Names). Councilor Carter made a motion to move this item
into business. Councilor Rattermann seconded. Councilor Carter presented this item to Council.
Councilor Mayo made a motion to suspend the rules and not send this item to committee and vote this
evening. Councilor Glaser seconded. There was brief Council discussion. Council President Sharp
called for the question. The motion to suspend the rules and not send this item to committee and vote this
evening was approved 6-0. There was no Council discussion. Council President Sharp called for the
question. Ordinance D-1839-06 was adopted 6-0.
Council President Sharp announced the First Readin!!: of Ordinance D-1840-06; An Ordinance of the
Common Council of the City ofCarrnel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 8, Article 9, Section 8-120 of the
Carmel City Code (Establishing Certain Stop Intersections). Councilor Carter made a motion to move
this item into business. Councilor Griffiths seconded. Councilor Carter presented this item to Council.
Councilor Mayo made a motion to suspend the rules and not send this item to committee and vote this
evening. Councilor Glaser seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Sharp called
for the question. The motion to suspend the rules and not send this item to committee and vote this
evening was approved 6-0. There was no Council discussion. Council President Sharp called for the
question. Ordinance D-1840-06 was adopted 6-0.
Council President Sharp announced Resolution CC-12-04-06-01; A Resolution of the Common Council
of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Waiving Department Service Requirements for New Fire Chief.
Councilor Mayo made a motion to move this item into business. Councilor Rattermann seconded.
Councilor Mayo presented this item to Council. Mayor Brainard addressed the Council and introduced
Keith Smith, the new Chief of the Carmel Fire Department, to address the Council. There was brief
Council discussion. Council President Sharp called for the question. Resolution CC-12-04-06-01 was
adopted 6-0.
Council President Sharp announced Resolution CC-12-04-06-03; A Resolution of the Common Council
of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving a Transfer of Funds by the Mayor's Office ($30,000).
Councilor Mayo made a motion to move this item into business. Councilor Carter seconded. Council
President Sharp referred to Sherry Mielke to present this item to Council. There was brief Council
discussion. Council President Sharp called for the question. Resolution CC-12-04-06-03 was adopted
6-0.
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OTHER BUSINESS
I There was none.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS
Mayor Brainard adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
ATTEST:
. Clerk-Treasurer Diana L. Cordray, lAM
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Respectfully submitted,
Approved,
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