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Home My WebLink AboutCCM-04-21-08City of Carmel Office of the Clerk-Treasurer COMMON COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2008 - 6:00 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 17, 2008 Regular Meeting b. March 26, 2008 Special Meeting 5. RECOGNITION OF PERSONS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL Wabash Scientific presentation. 6. COUNCIL, MAYORAL AND CLERK-TREASURER COMMENTS/OBSERVATIONS 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 ONE CIVIC SQUARE CARMEL, INDIANA 46032 3171571.2414 10. OLD BUSINESS Review of Plan Commission Disapproval of Ordinance 7-515-07 As Amended; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Adopting Chapter 23H: Monon Greenway Overlay Zone; Sponsor: Councilor Carter. b. Third 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 ($85;000,000); Sponsor: Councilor Snyder. C. Second Readine of Ordinance D-1889-08; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, for the Removal.of the Carmel Water Utility From the Jurisdiction ofthe Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission; Sponsor: Councilor Snyder. (Remains in the Utilities, Transportation and Public Safety Committee; 4/22/08). 11. PUBLIC HEARINGS First.Readine of Ordinance 7-516-08: An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Deleting the Exemptions for Lots in Qualifying Subdivisions from Minimum Lot Standards in the Cannel Subdivision Control Ordinance; Sponsor: Councilor Sharp. b. Resolution CC-04-21-08-01; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving a Ten-Year Personal Property Tax Abatement for Dormir, LLC Located at 615 West Carmel Drive; Sponsor(s): Councilor(s) Sharp and Carter. 12. NEW BUSINESS a. Resolution CC-04-21-08-02; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving Issuance of Bonds of the City of Cannel Redevelopment District ($/9;000,000);.Sponsor(s): Councilor(s) Carter and Sharp. b. Resolution CC-04-21-08-03; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving an Amendment to the Cannel/Clay Comprehensive Plan Regarding Bicycle Routes; Sponsor: Councilor Carter. 13. OTHER BUSINESS Request from Councilors Accetturo,, Seidensticker and Snyder regarding expenditures for Towne Road (2006 $72ml Road Bond). 14. ANNOUNCEMENTS 15. EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS 16. ADJOURNMENT 04111 NR CC Meeting Agenda COMMON COUNCIL 1 MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2008 - 6:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS/CITY HALL/ONE CIVIC SQUARE MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor James Brainard, Council President Richard L. Sharp, Council Members W. Eric Seidensticker, John V. Accetturo, Joseph C. Griffiths, Luci Snyder, Ronald E. Carter, Kevin Rider, Clerk-Treasurer Diana L. Cordray and Deputy Clerk=Treasurer Lois Fine. Mayor Brainard opened the meeting at 6:00 p.m. Reverend David Totman, Lighthouse Tabernacle, pronounced the Invocation. Mayor Brainard let the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Brainard presented a Proclamation, declaring Girl Scout week in Carmel. 1 RECOGNITION OF CITY EMPLOYEES AND OUTSTANDING CITIZENS: There were none. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilor Griffiths made a motion to approve the Minutes of the March 17, 2008 Regular Meeting. Councilor Snyder seconded. Theremas no Council discussion. Council President Sharp called for the question. Minutes were approved 7-0. Councilor Griffiths made a motion to approve the Minutes of the March 26, 2008 Special Meeting. Councilor Snyder seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Sharp called for the question. Minutes were approved 6-1 (Councilor Griffiths abstained). RECOGNITION OF PERSONS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL: Mike Shaver, Wabash Scientific, made a presentation to the Council regarding property tax subsidies to unincorporated areas. There was brief Council discussion. Mo Merhoff, 5013 Buckeye Court, Cannel, IN 46032, addressed the Council regarding the United Way of Hamilton Cowrty. COUNCIL MAYORAL AND CLERK-TREASURER COMMENTS/OBSERVATIONS: 1 Clerk-Treasurer Diana L. Cordray informed the Council and the public that the National League of Cities invited her to participate in a conference call with,Ed Lazear, Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisors. Mrs. Cordray represented the only City in Indiana to be invited. Councilor Accetturo attended the Carmel Symphony Orchestra this past weekend and wanted to let everyone know it was a great performance. Councilor Snyder informed the Council and the public that there was an article in the IBJ regarding the Carmel wastewater purification system. The article stated that Carmel's wastewater treatment plant was judged Best Practice by the National League of Cities. This was -a national award. Councilor Snyder also thanked John Duffy, Director, Carmel Utilities. Councilor Carter discussed the Farmers Market. Councilor Carter also discussed an article in the Indianapolis Star (My View) written by Tom Cochran, former Indianapolis TV personality, discussing the development and amenities in Carmel. Councilor Rider informed the Council and the Public that the Carmel Elementary school was having a fund raiser for the after-school tutoring program. ACTION ON MAYORAL VETOES: There were none. CLAIMS: Councilor Snyder made a motion to approve claims in the amount of $1,842,372.12. Councilor Griffiths 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. Amendments were discussed, This item was forwarded to the Council with a4-0 favorable recommendation. The Committee also discussed Resolution CC-04-21-08-02 ($14,000,000 Bond). An amendment to the resolution was discussed. 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. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Councilor Seidensticker reported that the Utilities, Transportation and Public.Safety Committee had not met. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. OLD BUSINESS Review of Plan Commission Disapproval of Ordinance Z-515-07 As Amended; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Adopting Chapter 23H: Monon Greenway Overlay Zone. Council President Sharp read the certification from the Plan Commission. There was brief Council discussion. Councilor Carter made a motion to suspend the rules and vote on this item this evening. Councilor Rider seconded. There was brief Council discussion. Council President Sharp called for the question. The motion was approved 7-0. Council President Sharp referred to Doug Haney, City Attorney, for clarification. Councilor Rider made a motion to affirm the vote on Ordinance Z-515-07 As Amended. Councilor Griffiths seconded. Council President Sharp called for the affirming vote. Ordinance Z-515-07 As Amended was affirmed 5-2 (Councilors Accetturo and Seidensticker opposed). Council President Sharp announced the Third 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). Councilor Snyder discussed and made a motion to introduce an amended VERSION A 4/21/08. Councilor Griffiths seconded. There was brief Council discussion. Council President Sharp called for the question. The motion was approved 7-0. There was brief Council discussion. Councilor Seidensticker referred to John Duffy, Director, Carmel Utilities, to address the Council. John Duffy referred to Jim Higgins, London Witte Group for clarification. There was brief Council discussion. Council President Sharp referred Ordinance D-1887-08 As Amended back to the Finance, Administration and Rules Committee for further review and consideration. Second 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. (Remains in the Utilities, Transportation and Public Safety Committee; 4/22/08). This item was not discussed. PUBLIC HEARINGS Council President Sharp announced the First Reading of Ordinance Z-516-08; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Deleting the Exemptions for Lots in Qualifying Subdivisions from Minimum Lot Standards in the Carmel Subdivision Control Ordinance. 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 Snyder opened the Public Hearing at 7:25 p.m. Seeing no one who wished to speak, Councilor Snyder closed the Public Hearing at 7:25`.30 p.m. Councilor Griffiths made a motion to suspend the rules and not send this item to committee and vote this evening. Councilor Rider seconded. There was no Council discussion. Councilor Snyder called for the question. The motion was approved 7-0. Councilor Snyder called for the question. Ordinance Z-516-08 was adopted 7-0. Council President Sharp reclaimed the gavel from Councilor Snyder. Council President Sharp announced Resolution CC-04-21-08-01; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving a Ten-Year Personal Property Tax Abatement,for Dormir, LLC Located at 615 West Carmel Drive. Councilor Carter made a motion to move this item into business. 3 Councilor Snyder seconded. Councilor Carter presented this item to Council. Council President Sharp opened the Public Hearing at 7:29 p.m. Seeing no one who wished to speak, Council President Sharp closed the Public Hearing at 7:29:30 p.m. There was brief Council discussion. Council President Sharp called for the question. Resolution CC-04-21-08-01 was adopted 7-0. NEW BUSINESS Council President Sharp announced Resolution CC-04-21-08-02; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving Issuance of Bonds of the City of Carmel Redevelopment District ($14,000,000). Councilor Carter made a motion to move this item into business. Councilor Rider seconded. Councilor Carter presented this item to Council. There was brief Council discussion. Council President Sharp referred to Bruce Donaldson, Barnes & Thornburg, for clarification. Loren Matthes, Umbaugh, addressed the Council. Council President Sharp requested that Mike Hollibaugh, Department of Community Services, provide the Council with area TIF maps. Mayor Brainard addressed the Council. Councilor Snyder made a motion to amend line 16 and accept VERSION A 4/21/08. Councilor Griffiths seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Sharp called for the question. The motion was approved 7-0. There was no Council discussion. Council President Sharp called for the question. Resolution CC-04-21-08-02 As Amended was approved 7-0. Council President Sharp announced Resolution CC-04-21-08-03; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving an Amendment to the Carmel/Clay Comprehensive Plan Regarding Bicycle Routes. Councilor Carter made a motion to move this item into business. Councilor Griffiths seconded. Councilor Carter presented this item to Council. There was brief Council discussion. Councilor Carter made amotion to approve Resolution CC-04-21-08-03. Councilor Sharp seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Sharp called for the question. Resolution CC-04-21-08-03 was adopted 7-0. OTHER BUSINESS Request from Councilors Accetturo, Seidensticker and Snyder regarding expenditures for Towne Road (2006 $72ml Road Bond). Council President Sharp gave the Council an overview of this topic. There was brief Council discussion. Mayor Brainard addressed the Council and stated that Mike McBride, Director, Engineering Department, will answer the Council's questions when he returns to the office. ANNOUNCEMENTS Councilor Griffiths announced that the Land Use, Annexation and Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. would be cancelled and a Special Meeting will be noticed for Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. EXECUTION Or DOCUMENTS ADJOURNMENT Mayor Brainard adjourned the meeting at 7:56 p.m. Respectfiilly submitted, Treasurer Diana L.: CordlAy, IAMC Approved, May r James Brainard C l? ATTEST: Clerl -Treasurer Diana L. Cordra MC Va?Ili 1$ (_'r' ?q Ge [in ?? AIjn.'I ,