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MEETING AGENDA
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 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. November 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: Month of October 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
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10. OLD BUSINESS
a. Sixth Reading of Ordinance D-2144-13; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the
City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 131(b)(c)(d)(e)(f)
"Support for the Arts Fund#504" of the Carmel City Code; Sponsor(s): Councilor(s)
Seidensticker, Sharp and Snyder. Remains in the Finance, Administration and Rules
Committee.
b. Fourth Reading of Ordinance D-2154-13; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the
City of Carmel, Indiana, Establishing a Department of Storm Water Management and a
Storm Water District, and Adopting and Approving Storm Water User Fees; Sponsor(s):
Councilor(s) Rider and Snyder. Remains in the Utilities, Transportation and Public Safety
Committee. Remains in the Finance, Administration and Rules Committee (11/21/13).
c. Second Reading of Ordinance D-2156-13; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the
City of Carmel, Indiana, Authorizing the City to Issue its Taxable Economic Development
Revenue Bonds, Series 2013 ($12,000,000) (Legacy Project); Sponsor: Councilor Snyder.
Sent to the Finance, Administration and Rules Committee (11/18/13).
d. Second Reading of Ordinance Z-583-13; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the
City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Ordinance Z-576-13 (ADOPTED by Council 9/16/13)
Regarding the Development Requirements of the Carmel Drive—Range Line Road
Overlay Zone in the Carmel Zoning Ordinance. This item is being returned to the Council
from the Plan Commission with a DISAPPROVAL of the Council's Amendments to
Ordinance Z-576-13; Sponsor: Councilor Rider. Sent to the Land Use, Annexation and
Economic Development Committee (11/26/13).
e. 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.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. Second Reading of Ordinance D-2158-13; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the
City of Carmel, hldiana, Approving the Appropriation of Monies from the City of Carmel,
Indiana, General Fund for Purchase of the Brookshire Swimming Facility ($70,000);
Sponsor(s): Councilor(s) Carter, Rider, Sharp and Finkam. Sent to the Finance,
Administration and Rules Committee (11/21/13).
b. Second Reading of Ordinance D-2160-13; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the
City of Carmel, Indiana, Authorizing and Approving an Additional Appropriation of
Funds from the Operating Balance of the General Fund (Total$150,000—
Communications Center Other Contracted Services $100,000; Mayor's Office Other
Accounting Fees $50,000); Sponsor(s): Councilor(s) Snyder and Rider. Sent to the
Finance, Administration and Rules Committee (11/18/13).
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c. First Reading of Ordinance Z-582-13; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the
City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Zoning Ordinance Z-553-11 (Silvara PUD) Regarding
the Number of Access Points to the Real Estate Located Northwest of the Intersection of
116th Street and Spring Mill Road; Sponsor: Councilor Rider.
12. NEW BUSINESS
a. First Reading of Ordinance D-2161-13; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the
City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Carmel City Code Chapter 6, Article 4, Section 6-65
(Use of Weapons Prohibited); Sponsor: Councilor Seidensticker.
b. First Reading of Ordinance D-2162-13; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the
City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 6, Article 5, Division VII, Section 6-158
(Noise Regulations); Sponsor: Councilor Seidensticker.
13. OTHER BUSINESS
City Council Appointment:
Carmel City Center Community Development Corporation; One appointment.
14. ANNOUNCEMENTS
15. EXECUTION OF DOCUMENT
16. ADJOURNMENT
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COMMON COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 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, Clerk-Treasurer Diana L.
Cordray and Deputy Clerk Lois Craig.
Council President Sharp called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
Pastor Graham Richards, Central 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 November 4, 2013 Regular
Meeting. Councilor Schleif seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Sharp
called for the vote. Minutes were approved 7-0.
RECOGNITION OF PERSONS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL:
Jim Reilly, Executive Director, Actors Theatre of Indiana, presented an update of the Theatre's
past, current and future plans to the Council.
COUNCIL, MAYORAL AND CLERK-TREASURER COMMENTS/OBSERVATIONS:
Councilor Snyder addressed the Council regarding the Hamilton County Humane Society.
Councilors Carter and Snyder addressed Mr. Reilly.
Councilor Finkam addressed the Council regarding the Carmel PorchFest that will be held on Sunday,
September 14, 2014 in the Arts and Design District.
ACTION ON MAYORAL VETOES:
There were none.
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CLAIMS:
Councilor Seidensticker made a motion to approve claims in the amount of$2,121,746.83. Councilor
Schleif seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Sharp called for the vote.
Claims were approved 7-0.
Wire Transfers - Month of October 2013: Councilor Seidensticker made a motion to acknowledge wire
transfers in the amount of$1,382,022.03. 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 met and discussed
Ordinance D-2156-13 and Ordinance D-2160-13. The committee report will be given when the items
appear on the agenda. The next meeting will be held on Thursday, November 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, November 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 not met.
OLD BUSINESS
Council President Sharp announced the Sixth Reading of Ordinance D-2144-13; An Ordinance of the
Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 2, Article 4, Section
131(b)(c)(d)(e)(f) "Support for the Arts Fund#504" of the Cannel City Code; Sponsor(s): Councilor(s)
Seidensticker, Sharp and Snyder. Remains in the Finance, Administration and Rules Committee. This
item was not discussed.
Council President Sharp announced the Fourth Reading of Ordinance D-2154-13; An Ordinance of
the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Establishing a Department of Storm Water
Management and a Storm Water District, and Adopting and Approving Storm Water User Fees;
Sponsor(s): Councilor(s) Rider and Snyder. Remains in the Utilities, Transportation and Public Safety
Committee. Remains in the Finance, Administration and Rules Committee (11/21/13). This item was
not discussed.
Council President Sharp announced the Second Reading of Ordinance D-2156-13; An Ordinance of
the Common Council of the City of Cannel, Indiana, Authorizing the City to Issue its Taxable Economic
Development Revenue Bonds, Series 2013 ($12,000,000) (Legacy Project). Councilor Snyder presented
the Finance, Administration and Rules Committee report to the Council. This item was referred back to
the Council with a 4-0 unanimous recommendation. Councilor Seidensticker made a motion to approve
Ordinance D-2156-13. Councilor Carter seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council
President Sharp called for the vote. Ordinance D-2156-13 was adopted 7-0.
Council President Sharp announced the Second Reading of Ordinance Z-583-13; An Ordinance of the
Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Ordinance Z-576-13 (ADOPTED by
Council 9/16/13) Regarding the Development Requirements of the Cannel Drive—Range Line Road
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Overlay Zone in the Carmel Zoning Ordinance. This item is being returned to the Council from the Plan
Commission with a DISAPPROVAL of the Council's Amendments to Ordinance Z-576-13; Sponsor:
Councilor Rider. Sent to the Land Use, Annexation and Economic Development Committee (11/26/13).
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.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Council President Sharp announced the Second Reading of Ordinance D-2158-13; An Ordinance of
the Common Council of the City of Cannel, Indiana, Approving the Appropriation of Monies from the
City of Cannel, Indiana, General Fund for Purchase of the Brookshire Swimming Facility($70,000);
Sponsor(s): Councilor(s) Carter, Rider, Sharp and Finkam. Sent to the Finance, Administration and
Rules Committee (11/21/13). Council President Sharp opened the Public Hearing at 6:23 p.m. Seeing
no one who wished to speak, Council President Sharp closed the Public Hearing at 6:23:30 p.m. This
item was not discussed.
Council President Sharp announced the Second Reading of Ordinance D-2160-13; An Ordinance of
the Common Council of the City of Cannel, Indiana, Authorizing and Approving an Additional
Appropriation of Funds from the Operating Balance of the General Fund (Total $150,000—
Communications Center Other Contracted Services $100,000; Mayor's Office Other Accounting Fees
$50,000). Council President Sharp opened the Public Hearing at 6:24:30 p.m. Seeing no one who
wished to speak, Council President Sharp closed the Public Hearing at 6:24:40 p.m. Councilor Snyder
presented the Finance, Administration and Rules Committee report to the Council. This item was
amended in the Finance Committee to strike the $50,000 for the Mayor's Office, Other Accounting
Fees. Councilor Seidensticker clarified that lines 37-41 were to be stricken from the ordinance.
Councilor Seidensticker made a motion to approve Ordinance D-2160-13 As Amended. Councilor
Snyder seconded. Mayor Brainard addressed the Council. Councilor Snyder made a motion to amend
Ordinance D-2160-13. Councilor Seidensticker seconded. There was brief Council discussion. Council
President Sharp called for the vote. The motion to amend Ordinance D-2160-13 was approved 7-0.
Councilor Seidensticker also clarified that lines 17-18 and lines 22 (starting after services) thru the end
of line 22, all of line 23 and all of line 24 would also be stricken from the ordinance. Councilor
Seidensticker made a motion to approve Ordinance D-2160-13 As Amended. Councilor Snyder
seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Sharp called for the vote.
Ordinance D-2160-13 was adopted 7-0.
Council President Sharp announced the First Reading of Ordinance Z-582-13; An Ordinance of the
Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Zoning Ordinance Z-553-11 (Silvara PUD)
Regarding the Number of Access Points to the Real Estate Located Northwest of the Intersection of
116th Street and Spring Mill Road. Councilor Snyder made a motion to move this item into business.
Councilor Schleif seconded. Councilor Rider addressed the Council and referred to Steve Hardin,
Attorney, Faegre Baker Daniels, representing the petitioner, to present this item to the Council. Larry
Moon, Republic Development, also addressed the Council. Council President Sharp opened the Public
Hearing at 6:40 p.m.
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The following individuals addressed the Council opposed to Ordinance Z-582-13:
Jill Meisenheimer
David Walsh
Allison Brown
Kathy Stetler
Jim Noland
Seeing no one else who wished to speak, Council President Sharp closed the Public Hearing at 7:00 p.m.
There was brief Council discussion. 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 7-0. There
was brief Council discussion. Councilor Seidensticker made a motion to approve Ordinance Z-582-13.
Councilor Carter seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Sharp called for the
vote. Ordinance Z-582-13 FAILED 0-7.
NEW BUSINESS
Council President Sharp announced the First Reading of Ordinance D-2161-13; An Ordinance of the
Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Carmel City Code Chapter 6, Article 4,
Section 6-65 (Use of Weapons Prohibited). Councilor Seidensticker made a motion to move this item
into business. Councilor Schleif seconded. Councilor Seidensticker presented this item to the Council.
There was no Council discussion. Council President Sharp referred Ordinance D-2161-13 to the
Utilities, Transportation and Public Safety Committee for further review and consideration.
Council President Sharp announced the First Reading of Ordinance D-2162-13; An Ordinance of the
Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 6, Article 5, Division VII, Section
6-158 (Noise Regulations). Councilor Seidensticker made a motion to move this item into business.
Councilor Schleif seconded. Councilor Seidensticker presented this item to the Council. There was no
Council discussion. Council President Sharp referred Ordinance D-2162-13 to the Utilities,
Transportation and Public Safety Committee for further review and consideration.
OTHER BUSINESS
City Council Appointment:
Cannel City Center Community Development Corporation; One appointment.
Council President Sharp passed the gavel to Councilor Finkam. Councilor Sharp
nominated John Clair. Councilor Seidensticker seconded and made a motion to close the
nominations. Councilor Sharp seconded. There was no Council discussion. Councilor
Finkam called for the vote. John Clair was appointed 7-0.
Council President Sharp reclaimed the gavel from Councilor Finkam.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Brainard informed the Council that the City was issued an AA+ Standard and Poor rating for the
Illinois Street Bond.
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EXECUTION OF DOCUMENT
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Brainard adjourned the meeting at 7:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Clerk-Treasurer Diana‘L. Cordray, IAMC
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