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Home My WebLink AboutCCM-03-16-094 6 0 City of Carmel Office the COMMON COUNCIL Clerk-Treasurer MEETING AGENDA MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2009 - 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 2, 2009 Regular Meeting 5. RECOGNITION OF PERSONS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL 6. COUNCIL, MAYORAL AND CLERK-TREASURER COMMENTS/OBSERVATIONS 7. ACTION ON MAYORAL VETOES 8. CLAIMS • Payroll • General Claims o 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 317/571-2414 10. OLD BUSINESS a. Third Reading of Ordinance D-1927-09; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving a Lease Between the City of Carmel Redevelopment Authority and the City of Cannel Redevelopment Commission, Pledging County Option Income Tax Revenues (Construction. of Public Parking Garage, Construction and Renovation of Improvements to the Existing Veterans' Way Corridor, Construction of Certain Rotaidabouts, Drainage Improvements and Bike Poths in the Southwest Clay Township, Acquisition of the Existing Brookshire Golf Course and the Construction and Equipping of Certain Improvements Thereto; $27,750,000); Sponsor: Councilor Sharp. (Remains in the Finance, Administration and Rules Committee 3/19/09). b. Second Reading of Ordinance D-1930-09; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Adding Chapter 8, Article 5, Section 8-47(a)(37) to the Carmel City'Code (No Parking Areas - Both Sides of Autwnn Drive Eighty Feet from the Centerline of 3rd Avenue S. W East for Thirty Feet); Sponsor: Councilor Seidensticker. c. Resolution CC-12-15-08-03; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Adopting the Carmel Clay Comprehensive Plan "C3 Plan 2008" for the City of Carmel and Clay Township; Sponsor: Councilor Rider. (Remains in the Land Use, Annexation and Economic Development Committee 3/12/09, 3/24/09). 11. PUBLIC BEARINGS 12. NEW BUSINESS a. First Reading of Ordinance D-1931-09; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Enacting and adopting a'Supplement to the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cannel, Indiana (2008 4'4 Quarter Codifcation); Sponsor: Councilor Snyder. b. First Reading of Ordinance D-1932-09; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Cannel City Code Section 8-120 and its "Schedule A" (Specific Locations of Stop and Yield Intersections) ; Sponsor: Councilor Griffiths. c. First Reading of Ordinance D-1933-09; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending City Code Sections 8-19, 8-21 and 8-22 and Establishing Speed Limits on Certain City Streets (3-19 - Twenty mph Speed Limit Designations; 8-21 - Thirty mph_ Speed Limit Designations; 8-22 - Forty mph Speed Limit Designations); Sponsor: Councilor Griffiths. 13. OTHER BUSINESS 14. ANNOUNCEMENTS 15. EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS 16. ADJOURNMENT 03116109 CC Ni ecting Agenda 2 1 COMMON COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, MARCH 16,2009 - 6:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS/CITY HALL/ONE CIVIC SQUARE MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor James Brainard, Council President W. Eric Seidensticker, Council Members Richard L. Sharp, John V. Accetturo, Luci Snyder, Joseph C. Griffiths, Ronald E. Carter, Kevin Rider and Deputy Clerk- Treasurer Lois Fine. Clerk-Treasurer, Diana L. Cordray, was not in attendance. Mayor Brainard called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Pastor Joe Flatt, First Baptist Church, pronounced the Invocation. Mayor Brainard led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Brainard announced that Milestone Construction would be moving forward with the completion of the 106`h and 126'h Street roundabout interchanges on the Keystone Avenue project. Mayor Brainard stated that Milestone Construction would try to open the interchanges to traffic on April 18, 2009. RECOGNITION OF CITY EMPLOYEES AND OUTSTANDING CITIZENS: There were none. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilor Griffiths made a motion to approve Minutes from the March 2, 2009 Regular Meeting. Councilor Snyder seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Seidensticker called for the question. Minutes were approved 6-0 (Councilor Carter abstained). RECOGNITION OF PERSONS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL: The following citizens addressed the Council opposed to Ordinance D-1932-09 (removal of stop signs): Wendy Franklin; representing Woodland Springs and Eden Estates 36 Horseshoe Lane, Carmel, IN Stacey Ellsworth; representing Woodland Springs Connie Berridge 50 Horseshoe Lane, Carmel, IN 11906 Eden Glen Drive, Carmel, IN 1 John Stevenson; representing homeowners along Carmel Drive Steve Tofaute; representing Woodland Springs residents Charles Glesing Charles Sampson 3496 E. Carmel Drive, Carmel, IN 11819 Rolling Springs Drive, Carmel, IN 385 Patricia Court, Carmel, IN 11716 Eden Estates Drive, Carmel, IN Mike Hollibaugh, Director, Department of Community Services, addressed the Council and provided an update on the recent Carmel Smart Code Charetie. COUNCIL MAYORAL AND CLERK-TREASURER COMMENTS/OBSERVATIONS: Councilor Griffiths responded to the citizens opposing Ordinance D-1932-09 and announced that he would be making a motion to withdraw the ordinance. Councilor Accetturo thanked the citizens that addressed the Council concerning Ordinance D-1932-09, and asked Mayor Brainard to contact the Carmel Police Department to step up patrols in the area. Councilor Accetturo also addressed the safety issues and concerns on Keystone Avenue that were discussed at the last Council meeting. Mr. Accetturo stated that Mayor Brainard reported that the report for the defective beams on Keystone Avenue that will be replaced by Milestone Construction, will be available in the City Engineer's office. Councilor Sharp inforned the Council that lie would be sponsoring an ordinance to re-install stop signs at Versailles Drive and Shakamac Drive on the West side of Carmel in District 1. Councilor Sharp also requested from the City Attorney to provide the Council with an update on AT & T U-verse. City Attorney, Doug Haney, addressed the Council and provided an update on AT & T U-verse. Councilor Snyder addressed the City Attorney regarding issues with Bright House. The City Attorney informed the Council that he has assigned the assistant City Attorney, Tom Perkins, to the Carmel Cable and Telecommunication Commission. Council President Seidensticker informed the Council that the meeting scheduled for Monday, April 6, 2009 would be cancelled. Carmel Clay Schools will be on Spring break the week of April 6i6. A Special Meeting would be scheduled for Claims approval on Friday, March 27, 2009 at 8:00 a.m. ACTION ON MAYORAL VETOES: There are none. 1 CLA[11'[S: Councilor Griffiths made a motion to approve.claims inrthe amount of 52,295,81-7:28.. Councilor Snyder seconded. There was na Council discussion. Council President Seidensticker called for the question. Claims were approved 7-0. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Councilor Snyder reported that the Finanee,.Administration_and Rules,Commitioe,had not-mot. The next meeting will beheld on Thursday,, March 19, 2009'at 5:30 p.in. Councilor Sharp reported that the'Land Use; Anriexationla[id' Economic Development Committee met and discussed Resolution 1CC=l2-15-08-03 which will remain in committee. The next meeting will beheld on Tuesday, March,24, 2009`at 5:30 p.m. Councilor Rider reported that the Parks,. Recreation and Arts Cominittec,had not met. Councilor Griffiths reported that the Utilities, Transportation and Public Safety Committee met and discussed Ordinance D-1930-09 which was forwarded with a proposed. amendment to the Council with a 2-0-favorable recommendation. The next meeting will beheld on Monday, April 13, 2009^at530 p.m. OLD BUSINESS 1 Council President Seidensticker announced`theThird Reading of Ordinance D-:1927-09; An Ordinance of tiie Conunon Council of the City of Carmel, Indiaiia', Approving a,Lease Between the City of Carmel Redcvelopmeni Authority and the City of Caramel Redevelopment Commission, Pledging County Option Income Tax Revenues (Construction ofPubh Parkiag.Garage, Construction and Renovation of Improvements to the Existing Veterans' Wa)) Corridor, Construction of Certain Roundabouts, Drainage Improvements and Bike Paths ,i ? the Southwest Clay Township; Acquisition of the Existing Brookshire Golf Course and the Construction and.Equipping,of Certain finj{rovemehis,'Thereto,- 5'27;750;000); Sponsor: Councilor Sharp (Remains•in the Finance, Administration and Rules Committee 3/19/09). This item was riot discussed. Council President Scidenstickersannounced tlic'Second' ReadlnQ of'Ordinance D-7930-09; An .Ordinance of the Common Comicil.of the.City of Carmel, Indiana, Adding Chapter 8, Article 5, Section 8-47(a)(37) to the Carmel City Code (No ParkingAi-eas - Both Sides 'of-Autumn Drive Eighty Feet from the Centerline of 3ra Avenue ,& W East for Thirty Feet)., Councilor Gri ffiths•made a motion.to move into business for discussion purposes, Ordinance D 1930-09 VERSION A 3-9-09 and.tead,the proposed amendment to the Council. Counciior sharp seconded. There was=brief Council discussion. Council President Scidensticker:referred'to Mike McBride„ City Engineer, to address the Council for clarification. Council President Seidensticker passed,the gavel to Councilor Rider to address`th&Council. There was brief Council discussion. Mayor Brainard addressed the Council. Council President Seidensticker made a motion to amend the amendment,'to add and cliange;yerbiage to Ordinance D-1930-09 and refereed to the City Attorney to provide Council with an amended copy. to sign ar the end of the meeting. Councilor Sharp seconded. There was.brief Council discussion. Councilor Rider called for'the vote on Ordinance D-1930-09 As Amended. The notion was approved 7-0. Councilor Sharp made a motion to approve the amendment to Ordinance D21930-09 As Amended. Councilor Accetturo seconded. There was no Council discussion. Councilor Rider call-e8 for the vote on.the motion. The motion was approved 7-0. Councilor Sharp made a motion to,approve Ordinance.D, i 930-09 As.Amended. Councilor Griffiths seconded. There was brief Council discussion., Councilor Rider called for the vote. Ordinance D-1930-09 AsAmended was adopted'7-0. Council President. Seidensticker` reclaimed the.gavel from Councilor Rider. Council President Seidensticker'aniour ced Resolution CC-12-15-08-03.,A Resolution of the Common Council ofthe`City of Camiel,-Indiana;,Adopting'the Carmel Clay Compreliensive.Plan "C3 Plan 2008" for the City of Cannel and Clay Township; Sponsor: Councilor Rider. (Remains in the Land Use,. Annexation and Economic Development Committee 3/42109, 3/24/09). This item ryas not discussed. PUBLIC HEARINGS_ There were none. NEW BUSINESS Council President-Seidensticker announced the First Reading of Ordinance D-1931-09; An-Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Enacting'and Adoptmg,a Supplement to the Code of Ordinances of the City of Carmel, Indiana (2008 4`" Qum-ter Cod f caber) Councilor.Sharp irate a motion to move this item into business Councilor Rider seconded. Councilor Snyder presented this item to Council and.made a.ntotion to suspend.the rules and not send this item.to committee.and vote this, evening. Councilor Sharp seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council PresidehtSeidensticker called for the vote on the motion. The motion was approved 7-0. Councilor Sharp called for approval of Ordinance D-1931-09. Councilor Rider seconded. there was ino Council_discussion. Council.President Seidensticker called for the vote. Ordinance D-1931-09 was,adopted 74 Council President Seidensticker amiodriced the First Reading of Ordinance D-1932-09 An Ordinance of the Common Council oftlie City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Carmel City Code Section 8-120 and its "Schedule A" (Specfc.Localions"ofStop mrtl Yiel_d:Iniersecfions); Sponsor-: Councilor Griffiths, Councilor Griffiths Withdrew this item'. Council President Seidensticker announced the,First.Readin2 of Ordinance D-1933-09; An Ordinance of the. Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana; Amending City Code Sections8-1.9; 8-21 and 8-22 and. Establishing Speed Limits on,Certain.City Streets (S-19 - 7lventy mph Speed Limit Designations; 8-21 - Thirty naph Speecl L'hnitDesig!sations; 8-22 - Forty nlp1l Speed LEniil,Designations). Councilor Griffitlis made a motion to move this item into business. Councilor'Riderseconded. Councilor Griffiths presented this item to Council. There mas no Council discussion. CouncilPresident Seidensticker referfed Ordinance DA933-09'.to the•Ulilitie's Transportation and Public Safety Committee- for further review and consideration. I OTHER BUSINESS there was none. 4 1 ANNOUNCEMENTS Councilor Sharp commented upon the recent death of Carmel School Board President Steve Backer. EXECUTION OF DOCUIVIENTS ADJOURNMENT Mayor Brainard adjourned the meeting at 7:08 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Clerk-Treasurer Diana L. Cordr4VIAMC Approved, ? /d,-J yor James Brainard ATTEST: 4?K&0? Clerk-Treasurer Diana L. Cordray, MC 1 03116,09 CC Mucting Minut s