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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-17-2012Office of the Clerk- Treasurer City of C l (d mei COMMON COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2012 - 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. December 3, 2012 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 a. Payroll b. General Claims c. Retirement d. Wire Transfers month of November, 2012 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 1 10. OLD BUSINESS a. Fourteenth Reading of Ordinance D- 2092 -12; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving and Adopting an Interlocal Agreement (Between the City of Carmel and the Indiana Department of Transportation Pertaining to a Landscape Maintenance Agreement); Sponsor: Councilor Rider. Remains in the Utilities, Transportation and Public Safety Committee. b. Four Reading of Ordinance D- 2111 -12; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Certain Parking Regulations to Address New Parking Issues (8 -29 - One -Way Streets and Alleys; 8 -37 Fifteen - Minute Loading Zones; 8 -47 — No Parking Areas; 8 -48 — Limited Parking Areas; 8 -49 — Thirty Minute Parking; 8 -52 — Four Hour Parking Near Palladium); Sponsor(s): Councilor(s) Carter and Seidensticker. Remains in the Utilities, Transportation and Public Safety Committee. c. Resolution CC- 09- 17- 12 -01; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending the Cannel Clay Comprehensive Plan "C3 Plan 2009" Regarding the Transportation Plan; Sponsor: Councilor Rider. Remains in the Land Use, Annexation and Economic Development Committee. 11. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. First Reading of Ordinance D- 2116 -12; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana to Vacate Right of Way (Southwest Corner of 116th Street and Illinois Street); Sponsor: Councilor Rider. b. First Reading of Ordinance D- 2117 -12; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving an Additional Appropriation for the Barrett Law Construction Fund ($161,000 for the Hunters Creek Barrett Law Street Lighting Project); Sponsor: Councilor Seidensticker. 12. NEW BUSINESS a. First Reading of Ordinance D- 2118 -12; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana AMENDING ORDINANCE D- 2104 -12 (Fixing Salaries of Appointed Officers and Employees of the City of Carmel, Indiana, for the Year 2013); Sponsor(s): Councilor(s) Sharp and Rider. b. Resolution CC- 12- 17- 12 -01; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending the Contract with Carmel Professional Firefighters Association (Local #4444); Sponsor(s): Councilor(s) Rider and Finkam. 13. OTHER BUSINESS a. Election of 2013 Council President. 2 b. City Council Appointments: 1. Carmel City Center Connnunity Development Corporation ( "4CDC ") (Term expires 1/1/14) One appointment. 2. Carmel Economic Development Commission (Term expires 1/31/15); One appointment. 3. Carmel Ethics Commission (Tenn expires 1/1/15, two year term); One appointment (Republican). 4. Carmel Fire Department Merit Board (Term expires 1/1/15, two year term); One appointment. 5. Carmel Police Department Merit Board (Terms expires 1/1/15, two year term); One appointment. 6. Carmel Redevelopment Commission (Term expires 12/31/13, one year tern); Two appointments. 14. ANNOUNCEMENTS 15. EXECUTION OF DOCUMENT 16. ADJOURNMENT 12/17/12 CC Meeting Agenda 3 COMMON COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2012 - 6:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS /CITY HALL /ONE CIVIC SQUARE MEMBERS PRESENT: Council President Richard L. Sharp, Council Members W. Eric Seidensticker, Carol Schleif, Sue Finkam, Luci Snyder, Clerk- Treasurer Diana L. Cordray and Deputy Clerk Treasurer Lois Fine. Mayor James Brainard and Councilors Ronald E. Carter and Kevin D. Rider were not in attendance. Council President Sharp called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Pastor Stuart Lawrence, Fellowship in Christ Church, pronounced the Invocation. Councilor Snyder 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 minutes from the December 3, 2012 Regular Meeting. Councilor Snyder seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Sharp called for the vote. Minutes were approved 5 -0. RECOGNITION OF PERSONS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL: Charles Strom addressed the Council regarding the noise at the Detour Grille. COUNCIL, MAYORAL AND CLERK - TREASURER COMMENTS /OBSERVATIONS: Councilor Snyder addressed the Council regarding the Hamilton County Humane Society. Councilors Finkam and Schleif thanked the Council, City employees and citizens for their help and support in 2012. ACTION ON MAYORAL VETOES: There were none. CLAIMS: Councilor Seidensticker made a motion to approve claims in the amount of $2,159,496.61. Councilor Schleif seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Sharp called for the vote. Claims were approved 5 -0. 1 Wire Transfers, November, 2012: Councilor Seidensticker made a motion to acknowledge wire transfers in the amount of $3,923,250.47. Councilor Snyder seconded. There was no Council discussion. Wire Transfers were acknowledged 5 -0. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Councilor Snyder reported that the Finance, Administration and Rules Committee had not met. The next meeting will be held on Thursday, January 17, 2013 at 5:30 p.m. Councilor Seidensticker reported that the Land Use, Annexation and Economic Development Committee had not met. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at 5:30 p.m. Council President Sharp reported that the Parks, Recreation and Arts Committee had not met. Council President Sharp reported that the Utilities, Transportation and Public Safety Committee had met and discussed Ordinance D- 2111 -12. The committee report will be given when the item appears on the agenda. OLD BUSINESS Council President Sharp announced the Fourteenth Reading of Ordinance D- 2092 -12; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving and Adopting an Interlocal Agreement (Between the City of Carmel and the Indiana Department of Transportation Pertaining to a Landscape Maintenance Agreement). Council President Sharp lifted this item from the Utilities, Transportation and Public Safety Committee. Without objection from the Council, this item was withdrawn per instructions from Councilor Rider. Council President Sharp announced the Fourth Reading of Ordinance D- 2111 -12; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Cannel, Indiana, Amending Certain Parking Regulations to Address New Parking Issues (8 -29 - One -Way Streets and Alleys; 8 -37 Fifteen - Minute Loading Zones; 8 -47 — No Parking Areas; 8 -48 — Limited Parking Areas; 8 -49 — Thirty Minute Parking; 8 -52 — Four Hour Parking Near Palladium). Council President Sharp passed the gavel to Councilor Finkam. Councilor Snyder presented the Utilities, Transportation and Public Safety Committee report to the Council. This item was referred back to the Council with a 3 -0 favorable recommendation. Council President Sharp reclaimed the gavel from Councilor Finkam. There was brief Council discussion. Councilor Snyder referred to City attorney, Doug Haney, for clarification. Councilor Seidensticker made a motion to approve Ordinance D- 2111 -12. Councilor Snyder seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Sharp called for the vote. Ordinance D- 2111 -12 was adopted 5 -0. Council President Sharp announced Resolution CC- 09- 17- 12 -01; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending the Carmel Clay Comprehensive Plan "C3 Plan 2009" Regarding the Transportation Plan; Sponsor: Councilor Rider. Remains in the Land Use, Annexation and Economic Development Committee. This item was not discussed. 2 1 1 1 PUBLIC HEARINGS Council President Sharp announced the First Reading of Ordinance D- 2116 -12; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana to Vacate Right of Way (Southwest Corner of 116`x` Street and Illinois Street). In the absence of Councilor Rider as the sponsor of this ordinance, Councilor Seidensticker made a motion to move this item into business. Councilor Schleif seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Sharp called for the vote. The motion was approved 5 -0. Council President Sharp referred to Charlie Frankenberger, Attorney representing the petitioner, to present this item to the Council. There was brief Council discussion. Council President Sharp opened the Public Hearing at 6:24 p.m. John Accetturo addressed the Council in favor of this item. Seeing no one else who wished to speak, Council President Sharp closed the Public Hearing at 6:25 p.m. Councilor Seidensticker made a motion to suspend the rules and not send this item to committee and vote this evening. Councilor Schleif seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Sharp called for the vote. The motion was approved 5 -0. Councilor Seidensticker made a motion to approve Ordinance D- 2116 -12. Councilor Finkam seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Sharp called for the vote. Ordinance D- 2116 -12 was adopted 5 -0. Council President Sharp announced the First Reading of Ordinance D- 2117 -12; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving an Additional Appropriation for the Barrett Law Construction Fund ($161,000 for the Hunters Creek Barrett Law Street Lighting Project). Councilor Seidensticker made a motion to move this item into business. Councilor Snyder seconded. Councilor Seidensticker presented this item to the Council. There was no Council discussion. Council President Sharp opened the Public Hearing at 6:28 p.m. Rick Wright and Don Sentir addressed the Council to oppose Ordinance D- 2117 -12. Council President Sharp announced that the Public Hearing for Ordinance D- 2117 -12 will remain open and be placed under Public Hearings on the January 7, 2013 agenda. There was no Council discussion. Council President Sharp referred Ordinance D- 2117 -12 to the Utilities, Transportation and Public Safety Committee for further review and consideration. NEW BUSINESS Council President Sharp announced the First Reading of Ordinance D- 2118 -12; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Cannel, Indiana AMENDING ORDINANCE D- 2104 -12 (Fixing Salaries of Appointed Officers and Employees of the City of Cannel, Indiana, for the Year 2013). Councilor Seidensticker made a motion to move this item into business. Councilor Schleif seconded. Council President Sharp passed the gavel to Councilor Finkam to present this item to the Council. There was brief Council discussion. Councilor Finkam referred Ordinance D- 2118 -12 to the Finance, Administration and Rules Committee for further review and consideration. Council President Sharp reclaimed the gavel from Councilor Finkam. Council President Sharp announced Resolution CC- 12- 17- 12 -01; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending the Contract with Carmel Professional Firefighters Association (Local #4444). Councilor Seidensticker made a motion to move this item into business. 3 Councilor Snyder seconded. Council President Sharp addressed the Council. There was brief Council discussion. Council President Sharp referred Resolution CC- 12- 17 -12 -01 to the Utilities, Transportation and Public Safety Committee for further review and consideration. Council President Sharp passed the gavel to Councilor Snyder to address the Council. ADD -ON Council President Sharp made a motion to Add -On to the Agenda Resolution CC- 12- 17 -12 -02 and read into the record the add -on memo. Councilor Seidensticker seconded. There was brief Council discussion. Councilor Snyder called for the vote. The motion was approved 5 -0. Council President Sharp reclaimed the gavel from Councilor Snyder. OTHER BUSINESS a. Election of 2013 Council President. Councilor Seidensticker nominated Councilor Sharp for 2013 Council President. Councilor Schleif seconded. There were no other nominations. Councilor Seidensticker made a motion to close the nominations. Councilor Snyder seconded. There was no Council discussion. Councilor Sharp was appointed the 2013 Council President by acclamation. b. City Council Appointments: 1. Cannel City Center Community Development Corporation ( "4CDC ") (Term expires 1/1/14) One appointment. Councilor Seidensticker nominated Tom Crowley. Councilor Snyder seconded. Councilor Seidensticker made a motion to close the nominations. Councilor Schleif seconded. There was no Council discussion. Tom Crowley was appointed to the Carmel City Center Community Development Corporation by acclamation. 2. Carmel Economic Development Commission (Term expires 1/31/15); One appointment. Councilor Seidensticker nominated Drew Williams. Councilor Snyder seconded. Councilor Seidensticker made a motion to close the nominations. Councilor Schleif seconded. There was no Council discussion. The motion to close the nominations was approved 5 -0. Drew Williams was reappointed to the Carmel Economic Development Commission by acclimation. 3. Carmel Ethics Commission (Term expires 1/1/15, two year term); One appointment (Republican). Councilor Seidensticker nominated Bob Wallace. Councilor Snyder seconded. Councilor Seidensticker made a motion to close the nominations. Councilor Schleif seconded. There was no Council discussion. Bob Wallace was reappointed to the Carmel Ethics Commission by acclimation. 4. Carmel Fire Department Merit Board (Term expires 1/1/15, two year term); One appointment. There were no nominations. Councilor Snyder made a motion to hold this appointment over until the first meeting in January, 2013. Councilor 4 Seidensticker seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Sharp called for the vote. The motion was approved 5 -0. 5. Carmel Police Department Merit Board (Terms expires 1/1/15, two year term); One appointment. Councilor Seidensticker nominated Alana Shane. Councilor Snyder seconded. Councilor Seidensticker made a motion to close the nominations. Councilor Schleif seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Sharp called for the vote. The motion to close the nominations was approved 5 -0. Alana Shane was reappointed to the Carmel Police Department Merit Board by acclimation. 6. Carmel Redevelopment Commission (Term expires 12/31/13, one year term); Two appointments. Councilor Seidensticker nominated Brad Meyer and Dave Bowers. Councilor Schleif seconded. Councilor Seidensticker made a motion to close the nominations. Councilor Schleif seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Sharp called for the vote. The motion to close the nominations was approved 5 -0. Brad Meyer and Dave Bowers were reappointed to the Carmel Redevelopment Commission by acclimation. Council President Sharp announced Resolution CC- 12- 17- 12 -02; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending the Contract with the Cannel Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #185; Sponsor(s): Councilor(s) Sharp and Snyder. Councilor Seidensticker made a motion to move this item into business. Councilor Schleif seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Sharp referred Resolution CC- 12- 17 -12 -02 to the Utilities, Transportation and Public Safety Committee for further review and consideration. ANNOUNCEMENTS Council President Sharp thanked the Council for their support and service to the Council this year. EXECUTION OF DOCUMENT ADJOURNMENT Council President Sharp adjourned the meeting at 6:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ATTEST: Diana L. Cordray, IAMC, Clerk- Treasure 12/17/12 CC Meeting Minutes 5 Clerk - `Treasurer Diana L. Cordray, IAMC Approvid, es Brainard, Mayor