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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCM-03-17-08City of Carmel Office of the Clerk-Treasurer COMMON COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA MONDAY, MARCH 17, 2005 - 6;00 P.M. COUNCIL, CHAMBERS/CITY HALL/ONE CIVIC SQUARE MEETING CALLED TO ORDER INVOCATION 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. RECOGNITION OF CITY EMPLOYEES AND OUTSTANDING CITIZENS 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. March 3, 2008 Regular Meeting 5. RECOGNITION OF PERSONS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL 6. COUNCIL, MAYORAL AND CLERK-TREASURER COMMENTS/OBSEIZVA"I'IGivTS 7. ACTION ON MAYORAL VETOES 8. CLAIMS Payroll o General Claims a Retirement 9. COMMITTEE REPORTS Li. Finance, Administration and Rules Committee b. Land Use, .Annexation and Economic Developinent Committee c. Parks, Recreation and Arts Committee d. Utilities, Transportation and Public Safety Committee ONE CIVIC. SQUARE CAPAEL, INDIANA W32 .1171571-2414 10. OLD BUSINESS a. Fourth Reading of Ordinance D-1883-08; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 8, Article 6, Sections 8-56 and 8-58, of the Carmel City Code (Jnposilion of Weight Limits on Keystone Avenue and Certain Other Roadways); Sponsor: Councilor Carter. b. Second Reading of Ordinance D-1887-08; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Issuing City of Carmel, Indiana Waterworks Revenue-Bonds of 2008, in one or More.Series, in an Original Principal Amount not to Exceed Eighty Five Million Dollars (585,000,000); Sponsor: Councilor Snyder. 11. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Fourth. Reading of Ordinance 7.-514-07; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Rezoning Lot 5 and A Part of Vacated 107t" Street in Dixie 1-lighway Addition (Rezone 0.41 Acres located at 10696N. College Avenue, from. R-31Residence to B-118usiness within the Home Place Business District); Sponsor: Councilor Snyder. 12. NEW BUSINESS a. First Reading of Ordinance D-1888-08; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Adding Chapter 8, Article 5, Section 8-48(a)(4) to the Carmel City Code (Parking Lot Usage Behind the Lions Club Building); Sponsor: Councilor Seidensticker, b. First Reading of Ordinance D-1889-08: An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, for the Removal of the Carmel Water Utility From the Jurisdiction of the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission; Sponsor: Councilor Snyder. c. Resolution CC-03-17-08-01; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Designating 615 West Carmel Drive as an Economic Revitalization Area (Dormir, LLC -10 Year Personal Property Tax Abatement); Sponsor(s): Councilor(s) Sharp and Carter d. Resolution CC-03-17-08-02; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving a Transfer of Funds by the City of Carmel Street Department ($295,000); Sponsor: Councilor Snyder. e. Resolution CC-03-17-08-03; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Accepting A Petition to Remove Speed Humps (Emerson Road between York Drive and Sherman Drive, on Enterson Road between Lantern Drive and Guilford Road and on Sherman Drive between Emerson Road and Main Street); Sponsor: Councilor Sharp. Resolution CC-03-17-08-04; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Expressing Interest in the Purchase of Certain Properties Valued at over $25,000 and Associated with the City's Road Improvement Projects (Ninety Four Properties for Keystone Avenue Right. of-Way); Sponsor: Councilor Sharp. g. Resolution CC-03-17-08-05; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Supporting a Child-Safe Community Standard; Sponsor(s): Councilor(s) Accetturo and Seidensticker. 13. OTHER BUSINESS a. City Council Appointment City of Carmel Cable TV Advisory Committee (Tenn expires 03/31/10, two year term), one appointment. 14. ANNOUNCEMENTS 15. EXECUTION Or DOCUMENTS 16. ADJOURNMENT 03117/08 C' Meciing A¢cm11 3 COMMON COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, MARCH 17, 2008 - 6:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS/CITY HALL/ONE CIVIC SQUARE L ?I MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor James Brainard; Council President Richard L. Sharp, Council Members W. Eric Seidensticker, John V. Accetturo, Joseph C. Griffiths, Ronald E. Carter, Luci Snyder, Kevin Rider, Clerk-Treasurer Diana L. Cordray and Deputy Clerk-Treasurer Lois Pine. Mayor Brainard opened the meeting at 6:01 p.m. Pastor Patty Payntor, Carmel United Methodist Church, pronounced the Invocation. Mayor Brainard led the Pledge of Allegiance. RECOGNITION OF CITY EMPLOYEES AND OUTSTANDING CITIZENS: There were none. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilor Seidensticker made a motion to approve the Minutes from the Match 3, 2008 Regular Meeting. Councilor Griffiths seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Sharp called for the question. Minutes were approved 6-1 (Councilor Carter abstained). RECOGNITION Or PERSONS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL: The following individuals spoke in favor of Resolution CC-03-17-08-05 (Supporting a Child-Safe Community Standard): Anne Slamkowski Lori Baxter Laurel DeStefano, representing Concerned Citizens of Carmel Barb Gryna, representing Child Safety Community Jenny DeHeer Mary Hansen Meg Wrobel Donna Sullivan Dr. Beverly Newman, representing Children's Health Watch 14408.Adios Pass, Carmel, IN 14058 Pondview Drive, Carmel, IN 14473 Blue Sky Court, Carmel, IN 1426 Carey Court, Carmel, IN 5077 TC Steele Lane, Carmel, IN 1405 Prairie Creek Court, Carmel, IN 14385 Colby Court, Carmel, IN 428 Fox Lane, Carmel, IN 6007 Hillside Avenue E. Dr., Indianapolis, IN Imo, L? i? a The following individuals spoke in opposition to Resolution CC-03-17-08-05 (Supporting a Child-Safe Community Standard): Elizabeth Roe 515 Twin Oaks Drive, Carmel, IN Carrie Bressers 22 Albert Court, Carmel, IN Ed Davidson, representing 11611 Admirals Way, Indianapolis; IN 46236 Pillow Talk Boutique The following individuals spoke in favor of Ordinance D-1883-08 (Imposition of Weight Limits on Keystone Avenue and Certain Other Roadways): James Bogner Ken Puller Robert Spolyar Robert Batchelder Chris Kniola, representing Woods Swim Club HOA 20 Lakeshore Court, Carmel, IN 11015 Pleasant View Drive, Carmel, IN 11510 Dona Drive, Carmel, IN 10530 Brookview Drive, Cannel, IN 10911 Songbird Lane, Cannel, IN The following individuals spoke in opposition to Ordinance D-1883-08 (Imposition of Weight Limits on Keystone Avenue and Certain Other Roadways): Jenny Schalliol 12942 Brighton Avenue, Carmel, IN Rebecca Swedo 13031 Brighton Lane, Carmel, IN Betsy Hollingsworth, representing Maples of Carmel, 11645 Buttonwood Drive, Carmel, IN., addressed the Council regarding Resolution CC-03-17-08-04 (Ninety Fora• Properties for Keystone Avenue ROW). Linda Mead, representing Maples of Carmel, 3022 Crimson Court West, Carmel, 1N, addressed the Council regarding Resolution CC-03-17-08-04 (Ninety Four Properties for Keystone.4ventie ROW). Pat Lease, 1505 Springnrill Boulevard, Carmel, IN., addressed the Council regarding Ordinance D-1883-08 (Imposition of Weight Limits on Keystone Avenue and Certain Other Roadways). Marnin Spiegelman, 11816 Harvard Lane, Carmel, 1N., addressed the Council regarding Ordinance D-1883-08 - opposed (Imposition of Weight Limits on Keystone Avenue and Certain Other Roadways), OrdinanceD-1887-08 - opposed ($85,000,000 water bond), Ordinance D-1889-08 - opposed (Removal of the Carmel Water Utility front the 1URC), Resolution CC-03-17-08-01- opposed (Dormir Tar Abatement) and discussed Resolution CC-03-17-08-04 (Ninety Four Properties for Keystone Avenue ROW). COUNCIL, MAYORAL AND CLERK-TREASURER COMMENTS/OBSERVATIONS: Council President Sharp read a letter from James Hawkins, President, Carmel Board of Zoning thanking the Council for reappointing him to the Carmel Board of Zoning. Council President Sharp informed the Council and the public that Clerk-Treasurer Diana L. Cordray has been invited to join the Indiana Controller's Association. 2 ACTION ON MAYORAL VETOES: 1 There were none. CLAMS: Councilor Griffiths made a motion to approve claims in the amount of $1,372,938.90. Councilor Snyder seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Sharp called for the question. Claims were approved 7-0. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Councilor Snyder reported that the Finance, Administration and Rules Committee met and discussed Ordinance D-1887-08 which will remain in Committee. Bruce Cordingly from Pedcor addressed the Finance Committee on Monday, March 17, 2008 and provided an update and review of the parking garage. Councilor Griffiths 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. Councilor Seidensticker reported that the Utilities, Transportation and Public Safety Committee met and 1 discussed Ordinance D-1883-08 which was forwarded to the Council with no recommendation. OLD BUSINESS Council President Sharp announced the Fourth Reading of Ordinance D-1883-08; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter S, Article 6, Sections 8-56 and 8-58, of the Carmel City Code (Imposition of Weight Limits out Keystone Avenue and Certain Other Roadways). There was extensive Council discussion. Doug Haney, City Attorney, addressed the Council. Tim Green, Assistant Carmel Police Chief, addressed the Council. Council President Sharp passed the gavel to Councilor Snyder to address the Council. Councilor Carter made a motion to amend Ordinance D-1883-08, lines 41, 42, 44, 49, 52, 55, 58, 85 and 92. Councilor Rider seconded. There was brief Council discussion. Councilor Snyder called for the question. The motion to amend Ordinance D-1883-08 was approved 7-0. There was no Council discussion. Councilor Snyder called for the question. Ordinance D-1883-08 As Amended was adopted 5-2 (Councilors Seidensticker and Sharp opposed). Council President Sharp reclaimed the gavel from Councilor Snyder Second Reading of Ordinance D-1887-08; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Issuing City of Carmel, Indiana Waterworks Revenue Bonds of 2008, in one or More Series, in an Original Principal Amount not to Exceed Eighty Five Million Dollars (.85.000,000); Sponsor: Councilor Snyder (Remains in the Finance, Administration and Rules Committee). This item was not discussed. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1 Council President Sharp announced the Fmirtir Reading of Ordinance 7-514-07; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Cannel, Indiana, Rezoning Lo,5 and _A Part of Vacated 10,7`x' Sheet in Dixie Highway Addition (Rezone 0,41 Acres located at ]0696 N. College Avenue, fi'on? R-31Residence to B-I/Business within the?Ilonne.Place Business District). Council President' Sharp opened the Public Hearing at 8.45 p.m. Seeing no one who wished to speak, Council,,President Sharp closed the Public Hearing at 8:46 p.m. Councilor Griffiths made a motion to approve Ordinance Z-514-07. Councilor Snyder seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President' Sharp called for the question. Ordinance Z-514-07 was adopted 7-0. NEW BUSINESS Council President Sharp announced the First.Reading of Ordinance D-1888-08; An Ordinance of the Connmrnn Council of the City of Carmel, lndiaria„Adding Chapter 8, Article 5, Seatiuti 8-48(a){4) to the Cannel City Code (Parking Lot Osage Behind the Lions' Club Building). Councilor Seidensticker made a motion to move this item into business,, Councilor Griffiths seconded. Councilor Seidensricker presented this item to Council. Councilor Rider nnadea motion to suspend the rules'and not send this item to Committee and vote this evening'. Councilor Griffiths seconded. There wasnno Council discussion, Council President Sharp catled"for the question. The motion was approved 7-0. Councilor Snyder inade a motion to approve Ordinance D-1888-08. Councilor Rider seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Sharp called for the,question. Ordinance D-1888-08 was adopted 7-0. Council President Sharp announced the First Reading of Ordinance D-188948; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, for the Removal of the Carmel Water.Utility From the Jurisdiction of the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission: Councilor Snyder n4ade a motion to move this item into business. Councilor Griffiths seconded. Councilor Snyder presented this -item to Council. There was brief Council discussion. Councilor Carter referred to John_ Duffy, Director of Uititities,. for clarification. Council President Sharp referred Ordinance D-1889-08`to the Utilities, Transportation and Public Safety Committee for further review,and consideration. Council President Sharp announced Resolution CC-03-17=08=01; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Designating 6,15 West Carmel Drive as an Economic Revitalization Area (Dormir, LLC- 10 Year Personal- Properly Taz Abatement). Councilor Carter madera motion to move this item into business. Councilor Griffiths seconded. Councilor Carter presented this item to Council and referred to Larry Gigerich, Ginovus, for clarifcatioti. There was=brief Council discussion. Mayor Brainard addressed the Council. Councilor Carteranade a motion to approve Resolution CC-03-17-08-01. Councilor Snyder seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Sharp called for the question. Resolution CC=0.347-08-01 was adopted 7-0. Council President Sharp announced Resolution' CC-03-17-08-02; A Resolution. of the Common Council of the City of Cannel, Indiana, Approving a Transfer of Funds by the City of Carmel Street Department (S295,000). Councilor Snyder made a motion to move this item into business. Councilor Griffiths seconded. Councilor Snyder. presented this item to CouHcil. There was brief Council discussion. Mayor Brainard addressed the Council. Councilor Griffiths made a,motion toyapprove Resolution CC-03-17-08-02. Councilor,Snyderseconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Sharp called for the question. Resolution CC-03-17-08702 was adopted 7-0. 4. ' Council President Sharp announced Resolution CC-03-17-08-03; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Accepting A Petition to Remove Speed Humps (F-merson Road between York Drive and Sherman Drive, on Emerson Road between Lantern Drive and Gidlrord Road and on Sherman /give bethveen Emerson Road and Main Street). Councilor Seidensticker made a motion to move this item into business. Councilor Griffiths seconded. Council President Sharp passed the gavel to Councilor Snyder to present this item to Council. There was brief Council discussion. Councilor Carter made a motion to approve Resolution CC-03-17-08-03. Councilor Sharp seconded. There was no Council discussion. Councilor Snyder called for the question. Resolution CC-03-17-08-03 was adopted 7-0. Council President Sharp reclaimed the gavel from Councilor Snyder. Council President Sharp announced Resolution CC-03-17-08-04; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Expressing Interest in the Purchase of Certain Properties Valued at over $25,000 and Associated with the City's Road Improvement Projects (.Ninety Four Properties for Keystone .Avenue Right-of-Way). Councilor Seidensticker made a motion to move this item into business. Councilor Griffiths seconded. Council President Sharp referred to Mike McBride, Director of Engineering, to present this item to Council. Mayor Brainard addressed the Council. There was brief Council discussion. Clerk-Treasurer Diana L. Cordray addressed the Council. Councilor Accetturo made a motion to amend Resolution CC-03-17-08-04 to delete the first 10 parcels. The motion (lied for lack of a second. Councilor Griffiths made a motion to approve Resolution CC-03-17-08-04. Councilor Carter seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Sharp called for the question. Resolution CC-03-17-08-04 was adopted 6-1 (Councilor Accetturo opposed). Council President Sharp announced Resolution CC-03-17-08-05; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Supporting a Child-Safe Community Standard. Councilor Seidensticker made a motion to move this item into business. Councilor Accetturo seconded. Councilor Accetnno presented this item to Council by reading the Resolution. There was brief Council discussion. Doug Haney, City Attorney, addressed the Council. Councilor Seidensticker made a motion to approve Resolution CC-03-17-08-05. Councilor Accetturo seconded. There was brief Council discussion. Resolution CC-03-17-08-05 Failed 2-5 (Councilors Griffiths, Sharp, Carter, Snyder and Rider opposed). OTHER BUSINESS a. City Council Appointment City of Carmel Cable TV Advisory Committee (Terni expires 03/31/10, two year term), one appointment. Council President Sharp opened the nominations. Councilor Griffiths nominated Councilor Rider. Councilor Carter seconded. There were no other nominations. Councilor Griffiths closed the nominations. Councilor Seidensticker seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Sharp acknowledged that Councilor Rider was approved by acclamation. 5 1 ANNOUNCEMENTS Councilor Seidensticker congratulated the Carmel Gold lee Hounds for their recent 4A State championship. EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS ADJOURNMENT Mayor Brainard adjourned the meeting at 9:56 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Clerk-Treasurer Diana. L. Cor y,IAMC Approved, ?-? 1 ATTEST: Clerk-Treasurer Diana L. Cord , AMC Bra 0311 ;10$ CC,,,%1wine \I in Wes