Compiled by Karen Kennedy
What happened: A $12 million bond for the Legacy Project was unanimously approved.
What it means: The developers of the Legacy Project will use these funds for infrastructure and other improvements related to the development at River Road and 146th Street, and hold sole responsibility for the debt. If the developer can’t repay the debt, the bank will be held liable City Councilor Luci Snyder said.
What’s next: The Carmel Redevelopment Commission will adopt a resolution to pledge the TIF funds for the project.
What happened: The city appropriated $100,000 for the Communication Center.
What it means: An additional appropriation of $50,000 for accounting fees for the Mayor’s office was denied by the council. The council is demanding a detailed accounting of the requested funds, specifically city accountant Curt Coonrod’s fees.
What’s next: It will be addressed again at the next council meeting.
What happened: First reading of an amendment to the Silvara development.
What it means: The developers of the proposed new subdivision at the northwest corner of 116th Street and Spring Mill Road would like to add additional access points along Spring Mill Road. Several remonstrators spoke against adding a fourth entrance to the development, and the council questioned developer Larry Moon as to the necessity of requesting these changes and how it would affect density.
What’s next: Council rules were suspended, and the amendment was denied by a unanimous vote.
What happened: A first reading of an ordinance to amend the city’s rules on prohibited weapons.
What it means: The pointing, aiming or discharge of “pistols, revolvers, rifles, shotguns, machine guns, pellet guns, BB guns, cross-bows, bow and arrows, slingshots or any other similar devices that discharge or propel a projectile by means of an explosion, the release of compressed gas, force, or by any mechanical system or movement.” But it would not affect the lawful possession of firearms.
What’s next: The ordinance was sent to the Utilities, Transportation and Public Safety committee.
What happened: A first reading of an ordinance to amend the city’s noise regulations.
What it means: The measure changes some technical terms related to noise levels and ranges. It also makes specific exemptions for sound in the Carmel Arts and Design District.
What’s next: The ordinance was sent to the Utilities, Transportation and Public Safety committee.
Other news: The council approved John Clair as its new appointee to the board of the Carmel City Center Community Development Corporation. Clair, a former banker, will sit on the board with Carmel resident John Ragland, also a former banker, and city councilor Ron Carter.