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COMMON COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2013 - 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 4, 2013 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, February, 2013
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
e. Report from the Council Appointee to the Carmel Clay Public Library
ONE CIVIC SQUARE CARMEL,INDIANA 46032 317/571-2414
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10. OLD BUSINESS
a. Third Reading of Ordinance D-2124-13; 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 (Transfer Portions of Old
U.S. 31 in Hamilton County—EDS #A249-13-320471); Sponsor: Councilor Finkam.
b. Third Reading of Ordinance D-2125-13; 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 (Landscape Maintenance
Agreement on US 31 Corridor in Hamilton County from 96`x' Street to 146`x' Street—EDS #
A249-12-320594); Sponsor: Councilor Finkam.
c. Third Reading of Ordinance D-2126-13; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the
City of Cannel, Indiana, Approving and Adopting an Interlocal Agreement Between the
City of Cannel and the Indiana Department of Transportation (Transfer Portions of Old
U.S. 31 in Hamilton County—EDA #A249-12-320502); Sponsor: Councilor Finkam.
d. Second Reading of Ordinance D-2127-13; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the
City of Cannel, Indiana, Amending Cannel City Code Chapter 2, Article 5, Section 2-184
(City Code of Ethics); Sponsor: Councilor Snyder. Remains in the Finance,
Administration and Rules Committee (3/21/13).
e. Resolution CC-09-17-12-01; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of
Cannel, 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.
f. Resolution CC-03-18-13-03 (Formerly CC-O1-07-13-01); A Resolution of the City of
Cannel, Indiana, Approving and Adopting Interlocal Agreement between the Hamilton
County Drainage Board and the City of Cannel Regarding Construction of Drainage
Improvements within and Serving Bridlebourne Subdivision; Sponsor: Councilor Schleif.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
12. NEW BUSINESS
a. First Reading of Ordinance D-2128-13; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the
City of Cannel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2-106 (DNR/Tree City
USA Special Project Grant Fund #501); Sponsor: Councilor Schleif.
b. First Reading of Ordinance Z-572-13; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the
City of Cannel, Indiana, Establishing the Hadley Grove (Approximately 30 Acres at the
Northwest Corner of Towne Road and .131s1 Street) Planned Unit Development District;
Sponsor: Councilor Rider.
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c. Resolution CC-03-18-03-01; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of
Carmel, Indiana, Designating 111 Congressional Boulevard (10 Year Real Property Tax
Abatement for Protective Insurance Company/Baldwin &Lyons, Inc.), Cannel, Indiana as
an Economic Revitalization Area; Sponsor(s): Councilor(s) Carter, Finkam, Rider,
Schleif, Seidensticker, Sharp and Snyder.
d. Resolution CC-03-18-13-02; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of
Cannel, Indiana, Expressing Interest in the Purchase of Certain Properties Valued at over
$25,000 and Associated with a City Drainage Improvement Project (4 Properties);
Sponsor: Councilor Schleif.
13. OTHER BUSINESS
14. ANNOUNCEMENTS
15. EXECUTION OF DOCUMENT
16. ADJOURNMENT
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COMMON COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2013 - 6:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS/CITY HALL/ONE CIVIC SQUARE
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor James Brainard, Council President Richard L. Sharp, Council Members Carol Schleif, W. Eric
Seidensticker, Sue Finkam, Luci Snyder, Ronald E. Carter, Kevin D. 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 Mark Crull, Northview Christian 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 minutes from the March 4, 2013 Regular Meeting.
Councilor Schleif seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Sharp called for the
vote. Minutes were approved 6-0 (Councilor Carter abstained).
RECOGNITION OF PERSONS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL:
John Accetturo addressed the Council regarding paving on the east side of Carmel.
COUNCIL, MAYORAL AND CLERK-TREASURER COMMENTS/OBSERVATIONS:
Councilor Snyder addressed the Council regarding the Hamilton County Humane Society. Councilor
Snyder also discussed crime in Carmel.
Councilor Rider and Mayor Brainard addressed Mr. Accetturo's concerns regarding the paving in
Carmel.
Councilor Sharp addressed the Council and provided an update on the recent joint meeting with the
Council, Cannel Redevelopment Commission and the 4CDC that was held on Saturday, March 9, 2013
at 9:00 a.m. at the Monon Center.
ACTION ON MAYORAL VETOES:
There were none.
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CLAIMS:
Councilor Seidensticker made a motion to approve claims in the amount of$2,390,006.48. Councilor
Schleif seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Sharp called for the vote.
Claims were approved 7-0.
Wire Transfers, February, 2013: Councilor Seidensticker made a motion to acknowledge wire
transfers in the amount of$911,184.48. Councilor Schleif seconded. There was no Council
discussion. Council President Sharp called for the vote. Wire Transfers were acknowledged 7-0.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Councilor Snyder reported that the Finance, Administration and Rules Committee had not met. The
next meeting will be held on Thursday, March 21, 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, March 26, 2013 at 5:30 p.m.
Councilor Carter reported that the Parks, Recreation and Arts Committee had not met.
Councilor Finkam reported that the Utilities, Transportation and Public Safety Committee had met and
discussed Resolution CC-01-07-13-01, Ordinance D-2124-13, Ordinance D-2125-13 and Ordinance
D-2126-13. The committee report will be given when the item appears on the agenda.
Report from the Council Appointee to the Carmel Clay Public Library. Jim Hehner, Board of
Trustees, provided an update on the Strategic Plans and the activities planned for the Library.
Council President Sharp questioned Assistant City Attorney, Ashley Ulbricht, regarding the recording
of a series of ordinances between INDOT and the City of Carmel. The ordinances state that they need
to be recorded. Council President Sharp asked if it is appropriate for the Council to sign the documents
before INDOT and how can the ordinances be recorded if the INDOT signatures are missing.
Assistant City Attorney Ashley Ulbright replied that INDOT refuses to sign the ordinances prior to the
Council signatures. The Council will give the ordinances to INDOT, they will sign and then have
them recorded. Council President Sharp stated that the Council will not be in control of their
ordinances.
OLD BUSINESS
Council President Sharp announced the Third Reading of Ordinance D-2124-13; An Ordinance of
the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana; Approving and Adopting an Interlocal
Agreement Between the City of Cannel and the Indiana Department of Transportation (Transfer
Portions of Old U.S. 31 in Hamilton County—EDS #A249-13-320471). Councilor Finkam 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. There was no Council discussion.
Councilor Finkam made a motion to approve Ordinance D-2124-13. Councilor Carter seconded.
There was no Council discussion. Council President Sharp called for the vote. Ordinance D-2124-13
was adopted 7-0.
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Council President Sharp announced the Third Reading of Ordinance D-2125-13; 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 (Landscape
Maintenance Agreement on US 31 Corridor in Hamilton County from 96th Street to 146th Street—EDS
#A249-12-320594). Councilor Finkam 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. There was no Council discussion. Councilor Finkam made a motion to approve
Ordinance D-2125-13. Councilor Carter seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council
President Sharp called for the vote. Ordinance D-2125-13 was adopted 7-0.
Council President Sharp announced the Third Reading of Ordinance D-2126-13; An Ordinance of
the Common Council of the City of Cannel, Indiana, Approving and Adopting an Interlocal
Agreement Between the City of Carmel and the Indiana Department of Transportation (Transfer
Portions of Old U.S. 31 in Hamilton County—EDA #A249-12-320502). Councilor Finkam 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. There was no Council discussion.
Councilor Finkam made a motion to approve Ordinance D-2126-13. Councilor Carter seconded.
There was no Council discussion. Council President Sharp called for the vote. Ordinance D-2126-13
was adopted 7-0.
Council President Sharp announced the Second Reading of Ordinance D-2127-13; An Ordinance of
the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Cannel City Code Chapter 2, Article
5, Section 2-184 (City Code of Ethics); Sponsor: Councilor Snyder. Remains in the Finance,
Administration and Rules Committee (3/21/13). This item was not discussed.
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.
Council President Sharp announced Resolution CC-03-18-13-03 (Formerly CC-O1-07-13-01); A
Resolution of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving and Adopting Interlocal Agreement between the
Hamilton County Drainage Board and the City of Carmel Regarding Construction of Drainage
Improvements within and Serving Bridlebourne Subdivision. Councilor Finkam 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. There was no Council discussion.
Councilor Finkam made a motion to approve Resolution CC-03-18-13-03. Councilor Carter seconded.
There was no Council discussion. Council President Sharp called for the vote.
Resolution CC-03-18-13-03 was adopted 7-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were none.
NEW BUSINESS
Council President Sharp announced the First Reading of Ordinance D-2128-13; An Ordinance of the
Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2-106
(DNR/Tree City USA Special Project Grant Fund #501). Councilor Seidensticker made a motion to
move this item into business. Councilor Snyder seconded. Councilor Schleif presented this item to the
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Council. There was no Council discussion. Council President Sharp referred Ordinance D-2128-13 to
the Finance, Administration and Rules Committee for further review and consideration.
Council President Sharp announced the First Reading of Ordinance Z-572-13; An Ordinance of the
Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Establishing the Hadley Grove (Approximately 30
Acres at the Northwest Corner of Towne Road and 131S`Street) Planned Unit Development District.
Councilor Seidensticker made a motion to move this item into business. Councilor Schleif seconded.
Councilor Rider presented this item to the Council. Council President Sharp referred to Brian Stumpf,
petitioner, to present additional information to the Council. There was no Council discussion. Council
President Sharp referred Ordinance Z-572-13 to the Land Use, Annexation and Economic
Development Committee for further review and consideration.
Council President Sharp announced Resolution CC-03-18-03-01; A Resolution of the Common
Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Designating 111 Congressional Boulevard (10 Year Real
Property Tax Abatement for Protective Insurance Company/Baldwin &Lyons, Inc.), Carmel, Indiana
as an Economic Revitalization Area. Councilor Seidensticker made a motion to move this item into
business. Councilor Schleif seconded. Councilor Snyder presented this item to the Council. Mayor
Brainard addressed the Council. Council President Sharp referred to Chad Sweeney, Ginovus, to
address the Council. There was brief Council discussion. Councilor Snyder made a motion to approve
Resolution CC-03-18-13-01. Councilor Carter seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council
President Sharp called for the vote. Resolution CC-03-18-03-01 was adopted 7-0.
Council President Sharp announced Resolution CC-03-18-13-02; 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 a City Drainage Improvement Project (4 Properties).
Councilor Snyder made a motion to move this item into business. Councilor Schleif seconded and
presented this item to the Council. There was no Council discussion. Councilor Seidensticker
made a motion to approve Resolution CC-03-18-13-02. Councilor Schleif seconded. There was no
Council discussion. Council President Sharp called for the vote. Resolution CC-03-18-03-02 was
adopted 7-0.
OTHER BUSINESS
There was none.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council President Sharp stated that the meeting scheduled for Monday, April 1, 2013 would be
cancelled. Carmel Clay Schools will be on Spring break the week of April 1st. A Special Meeting
will be scheduled for Claims approval.
EXECUTION OF DOCUMENT
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Brainard adjourned the meeting at 6:46 p.m.
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Respectfully submitted,
Clerk-Treasurer Diana L. Cordra /IAMC
Approved,
-ayor James Brainard
ATTEST:
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Clerk-Treasurer Diana L. Cordra PAMC
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