12.19.22 CC Meeting Minutes1
COMMON COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2022 – 6:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS/CITY HALL/ONE CIVIC SQUARE
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
Council President Kevin D. Rider; Council Members: Laura Campbell, Sue Finkam, Adam Aasen,
Anthony Green, Timothy Hannon, Miles Nelson, Jeff Worrell and Deputy Clerk Jacob Quinn were
present.
Councilor H. Bruce Kimball was not present.
Council President Rider called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
AGENDA APPROVAL
The agenda was approved unanimously.
INVOCATION
Pastor CJ Johnson, Northview Church, delivered the Invocation
Councilor Green led the Pledge of Allegiance.
RECOGNITION OF CITY EMPLOYEES AND OUTSTANDING CITIZENS
Council President Rider and former Carmel Mayor Jane Reiman honored Building Commissioner Jim
Blanchard on his retirement.
Council President rider led the Swearing-in of new Carmel Police Officer Michael Hatton
RECOGNITION OF PERSONS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL
There were none.
COUNCIL AND MAYORAL COMMENTS/OBSERVATIONS
There were none.
CONSENT AGENDA
Councilor Nelson moved to approve the consent agenda. Councilor Campbell seconded. There was no
Council discussion. Council President Rider called for the vote. The motion was approved 8-0.
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a. Approval of Minutes
1. December 5, 2022 Regular Meeting
b. Claims
1. Payroll $3,177,675.66 and $3,222,816.72
2. General Claims $4,294,004.31
3. Retirement $102,105.97 (November) and $102,105.97 (December)
4. Wire Transfers $2,075,518.01
ACTION ON MAYORAL VETOES
There were none.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilor Worrell reported that the Finance, Utilities and Rules Committee had met. Ordinance D-2657-
22 was tabled and Resolution CC-09-19-22-02 is returning and will be reported on when the item appears
on the agenda.
Councilor Campbell reported that the Land Use and Special Studies had not met.
OTHER REPORTS – (at the first meeting of the month specified below):
There were none.
OLD BUSINESS
Council President Rider announced Resolution CC-09-19-22-02: A Resolution of the Common Council
of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Resolution CC-12-21-20-04; Sponsor(s): Councilor(s) Aasen,
Campbell, Finkam, Rider, and Worrell. Councilor Worrell reported that the item is returning from the
Finance, Utilities and Rules Committee on a positive 4-0 vote with the stipulation that the sound system
and lighting take priority over outdoor signage. Councilor Worrell moved to approve Resolution CC-09-
19-22-02. Councilor Nelson seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Rider called
for the vote. Resolution CC-09-19-22-02 was approved 8-0.
Council President Rider announced the Third Reading of Ordinance D-2657-22; An Ordinance of the
Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 25 of the
Carmel City Code; Sponsor(s): Councilor(s) Rider, Worrell, Aasen, Finkam, Nelson and Campbell.
Councilor Rider assigned the item to a Committee of the Whole.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Council President Rider announced the First Reading of Ordinance D-2656-22; An Ordinance of the
Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Vacating Right-of-Way Located Within the Lot One
Redevelopment Project. Councilor Worrell moved to introduce the item into business. Councilor Nelson
seconded. Jon Oberlander, Corporation Counsel, addressed Council. The item was held over until the next
meeting for a public hearing.
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NEW BUSINESS
Council President Rider announced Resolution CC-12-19-22-01: A Resolution of the Common Council
of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Authorizing the Cash Defeasance and Retirement of Certain
Redevelopment District Bonds, Approving the Form of an Amended and Restated Revenue Deposit
Agreement and Authorizing Matters Related Thereto. Councilor Worrell moved to introduce the item into
business. Councilor Nelson seconded. Heidi Amspaugh, Baker Tilly, presented to Council. Council
President Rider referred the item to the Finance, Utilities and Rules Committee.
Council President Rider announced Resolution CC-12-19-22-02: A Resolution of the Common Council
of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving Certain Matters in Connection with the Old Town Economic
Development Area (Concourse Allocation Area). Councilor Worrell moved to introduce the item into
business. Councilor Nelson seconded. Henry Mestetsky, Executive Director of the Carmel Redevelopment
Commission, presented the item to Council. Councilor Aasen moved to approve Resolution CC-12-19-22-
02. Councilor Finkam seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Rider called for the
vote. Resolution CC-12-19-22-02 was approved 8-0
Council President Rider announced Resolution CC-12-19-22-03: A Resolution of the Common Council
of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving a Transfer of Funds in the 2022 Department of Redevelopment
Budget. Councilor Worrell moved to introduce the item into business. Councilor Nelson seconded. Jon
Oberlander presented the item Council. Councilor Finkam moved to amend the resolution as follows: Line
23 change the amount from $400 to $100 for money being moved from 4120000 - Deferred
Compensation, strike line 34 so no money is being moved from 4348000 – Electricity, and on line 34
4348500 – Water & Sewer increase the amount to $2,000 from $1,600. Councilor Nelson seconded. There
was no Council discussion. Council President Rider called for the vote. The motion to amend was
approved 8-0. Councilor Finkam moved to approve Resolution CC-12-19-22-03 As Amended. Councilor
Nelson seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Rider called for the vote.
Resolution CC-12-19-22-03 As Amended was approved 8-0.
Council President Rider announced Resolution CC-12-19-22-04: A Resolution of the Common Council
of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving a Transfer of Funds Within the 2022 Parks Department Budget.
Councilor Worrell moved to introduce the item into business. Councilor Green seconded. Councilor
Worrell introduced the item to Council. Councilor Aasen moved to approve Resolution CC-12-19-22-04.
Councilor Campbell seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Rider called for the
vote. Resolution CC-12-19-22-04 was approved 8-0
Council President Rider announced Resolution CC-12-19-22-05: A Resolution of the Common Council
of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Authorizing a Transfer of Funds Within the 2022 Carmel Fire Department
Budget. Councilor Worrell moved to introduce the item into business. Councilor Green seconded. Chief
David Haboush, Carmel Fire Department, presented the item to Council. Councilor Aasen moved to
approve Resolution CC-12-19-22-05. Councilor Finkam seconded. There was no Council discussion.
Council President Rider called for the vote. Resolution CC-12-19-22-05 was approved 8-0
Council President Rider announced Resolution CC-12-19-22-06: A Resolution of the Common Council
of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving a Transfer of Funds Between the 2022 Department of
Community Services Budget and the Non-Reverting Carmel Historic Preservation Fund (#507). Councilor
Aasen moved to introduce the item into business. Councilor Nelson seconded. Jon Oberlander presented
to Council. Councilor Aasen moved to amend the item by changing the amount from $72,459.47 to
$68,826.15. Councilor Nelson seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Rider called
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for the vote. The motion to amend was approved 8-0. Councilor Aasen moved to approve Resolution CC-
12-19-22-06 As Amended. Councilor Nelson seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council
President Rider called for the vote. Resolution CC-12-19-22-06 As Amended was approved 8-0
Council President Rider announced Resolution CC-12-19-22-07: A Resolution of the Common Council
of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Authorizing the Investment of Public Funds Pursuant to IC 5-13-9-5.
Councilor Aasen moved to introduce the item into business. Councilor Campbell seconded. Jon
Oberlander presented the item to Council. Councilor Nelson moved to approve Resolution CC-12-19-22-
07. Councilor Finkam seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Rider called for the
vote. Resolution CC-12-19-22-07 was approved 8-0
Council President Rider announced the First Reading of Ordinance D-2661-22; An Ordinance of the
Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2-146 and
Adding Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2-153 to the Carmel City Code. Councilor Aasen moved to introduce
the item into business. Councilor Campbell seconded. Councilor Aasen introduced the item to Council.
Councilor Nelson moved to suspend the rules and act on this tonight. Councilor Aasen seconded. There
was no Council discussion. Council President Rider called for the vote. The motion was approved 8-0.
Councilor Nelson moved to approve Ordinance D-2661-22. Councilor Aasen seconded. There was no
Council discussion. Council President Rider called for the vote. Ordinance D-2661-22 was approved 8-0.
OTHER BUSINESS
City Council Appointments – The following appointments were made by acclamation.
Carmel Redevelopment Commission (Terms Expire 12/31/23, one-year terms); Two appointments. Dave
Bowers and Jeff Worrell
Carmel City Center Community Development Corporation (4CDC) (Term Expires 12/31/23, one-year
term); One appointment. Deborah Schmitz
Carmel Police Department Merit Board (Term Expires 1/1/25, two-year term); One appointment. Alana
Shane
Carmel Fire Department Merit Board (Term Expires 1/1/25, two-year term); One appointment. Gary
Dufek
Carmel Ethics Board (Republican) (Term Expires 1/1/25, two-year term); One appointment. Mike
Kuhfeld
Carmel Advisory Committee on Disability (Terms Expire 12/31/24, two-year terms); Two appointments.
Melissa Keyes and Tim Paramore
Carmel Plan Commission Nomination
Councilor Worrell nominated Adam Assen to serve on the Plan Commission. Councilor Campbell
seconded. Councilor Aasen was appointed by acclimation to serve until 12/31/23
The following items were tabled an no appointments were made.
Carmel Economic Development Commission (Term Expires 1/31/26, three-year term); One appointment.
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Carmel Audit Committee (Terms Expire 12/31/23 and 12/31/24, two-year terms); Two appointments.
Election of 2023 Council Positions
Councilor Aasen nominated Councilor Worrell to be Council President. Councilor Campbell seconded and
moved to close nominations. Councilor Worrell was elected by acclamation to serve as Council president
for 2023.
Councilor Worrell nominated Councilor Campbell to be Council Vice-President. Councilor Hannon
seconded. Councilor Aasen moved to close nominations. Councilor Campbell was elected by acclamation
to serve as Council Vice-President for 2023.
ADJOURNMENT
Council President Rider adjourned the meeting at 6:52 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Sue Wolfgang, Clerk
Approved,
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Jeff Worrell, Council President
ATTEST:
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Sue Wolfgang, Clerk
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