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Mayor’s former campaign manager hired by CRC By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com The campaign manager for Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard’s 2019 reelection bid has joined the Carmel Redevelopment CITY NEWS Commission to lead its business retention and expansion efforts, despite concerns from some city officials. During a Dec. 3 virtual meeting, the CRC approved a contract to pay $7,750 per month, or $93,000 per Sisko year, to The Sisko Group, founded by Laken Sisko, an Indianapolis resident and former campaign manager for Brainard. CRC commissioners Dave Bowers, Bill Brooks and Adam Campagna voted in favor, with Jeff Worrell, who also serves on the Carmel City Council, casting the lone vote in opposition. CRC Director Henry Mestetsky said the newly created role will assist the mayor and the city’s economic development team in attracting and retaining top companies in Carmel, Mestetsky with a focus on downtown and the U.S. 31 corridor. Sisko has been tasked with enhancing relationships with existing corporate citizens, decision makers at businesses looking to relocate, office brokers, economic development professionals and site selectors. “My first priority is to stand alongside the CEOs of the 130 corporate headquarters in Carmel, many of whom I consider friends, to ensure we are providing all of the necessary resources for them to remain and succeed,” Sisko stated in an email. “My second is to serve as an advocate for those looking to relocate to Carmel both in state and nationwide. I have represented the mayor in the past on his campaign and he has entrusted me to do the same while retaining and recruiting corporate headquarters alongside of him and city staff.” Sisko founded The Sisko Group in 2011,
and through it has run fundraising campaigns for nonprofits and served as a consultant to politicians. Before running Brainard’s successful 2019 reelection campaign, she had experience working with former U.S. Rep. Susan Brooks, Secretary of State Connie Lawson, State Sen. Erin Houchin and incoming Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita during a bid for Congress, according to her LinkedIN profile. Despite the political successes, city councilor Sue Finkam said she would have preferred to see the city hire a candidate with more relevant experience. “(Mestetsky) weighted Finkam her relationships higher than her economic development experience,” Finkam said. “While relationships are important, when we’re talking about economic development in today’s world, where data is key as much as positioning the city as a desirable place to do business, I would’ve weighted it exactly the opposite.” Finkam said she urged CRC commissioners to vote against the contract, in part because she believed it lacked prohibitions against Sisko sharing economic development knowledge she learned in Carmel with other entities. After initially proposing the contract, the CRC added a yearlong noncompete clause to the approved version that restricts Sisko from working in a similar role for another municipality. Finkam said she’s also uncomfortable with the impression it leaves about how some Carmel officials conduct business. “I asked the mayor and (Mestetsky) how they were planning to position this hire because of her role in (Brainard’s) campaign, and neither seemed concerned,” Finkam said. “I don’t like the appearance it gives at all.” In an email, Mestetsky — who said at the November 2020 CRC meeting he expects the new role to eventually move from a contracted position to a city hire — stated Sisko has the right skill set for the job despite not previously working for a government entity. “It’s hard to find a better person for the role than Laken. She has built her own busi-
ness for over a decade, establishing a broad network of corporate, governmental and political relationships,” Mestetsky stated. “She is a self-starter, a highly motivated and organized leader, knows how to sell a product (especially when that product is Carmel), and has spent years engaging with the types of c-suite-level decision-makers that will bring the next set of companies to Carmel.” Mestetsky views her connection to the Brainard campaign as a benefit. “The fact that she was the mayor’s former campaign manager is a positive. It’s a good thing to have talented people with private sector experience in government,” Mestetsky stated. “We’re fortunate to have someone with Laken’s skill set and relationships transition to the public sector to fight to bring jobs to Carmel.” Brainard also touted Sisko’s experience building relationships in the private sector as making her “a good fit” for the new CRC role. “There’s a lot of work involved (in the job),” he said. “Because somebody had a paid job in a campaign doesn’t disqualify them for another job.” Sisko, who has undergraduate degrees in business, international studies and Spanish and a Master of Public Administration from IUPUI, said her background in business and politics serves her well in the new role. “I have worked extensively with the corporate community in Indiana for the past decade, particularly in central Indiana,” Sisko stated. “I have also worked closely with the mayor and his leadership team, making me uniquely qualified to broker corporate relationships on behalf of the city, for the city and with the city.” Worrell said his role on the CRC was to review and vote on the details of the contract, not the specific person selected for the job, although he acknowledges the choice raises eyebrows for some. “It is an obvious issue that anyone might question,” he said. “But as in any hiring situation within the city, I can voice my concern, which I did, but I have no authority to go any further than that.”
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IU Health to conduct external review after racism claim By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com
Dennis Murphy, president and chief executive officer of IU Health, issued a lengthy statement addressing the issue four days IU Health North will conduct an exterafter Moore’s death and one day after the nal review after a Black patient suffering New York Times covered the story. from COVID-19 “I do not believe that we PANDEMIC claimed race failed the technical aspects played a factor of the delivery of Dr. Moore’s in what she deemed inadecare. I am concerned, however, quate treatment at the Carmel that we may not have shown hospital. the level of compassion and Dr. Susan Moore, 52, a respect we strive for in underlicensed physician who sucstanding what matters most cumbed to the disease Dec. 20 to patients,” Murphy stated. “I at a different Carmel hospital, am worried that our care team posted a video on Facebook did not have the time due to Dec. 4 in which she said her the burden of this pandemic to Susan Moore gives an white doctor didn’t take her hear and understand patient update on the treatment she received for COVID-19 complaints seriously and deconcerns and questions.” at IU Health North in clined to prescribe sufficient Murphy said the hospital will Carmel in a video posted pain medication until a scan conduct an external review of to Facebook on Dec. 4. showed evidence of problems the case by a panel of health (Screenshot) in her lungs. care and diversity experts to “You have to show proof you have some“address any potential treatment bias.” thing wrong with you in order for you to A GoFundMe campaign has been launched get the medicine,” Moore said in the video. to provide assistance to Moore’s 19-year“I put forward and maintain if I was white, I old son and her parents, who both have wouldn’t have to go through that.” dementia, according to the fundraising In an additional social media post, Moore website. As of Jan. 8, the campaign had stated that she believed IU Health North raised more than $181,000 to cover rent, discharged her too soon but that she was moving and funeral expenses and other receiving “very compassionate care” at Ascosts. Learn more at gofundme.com/f/ cension St. Vincent Carmel hospital. dr-susan-moores-family-assistance.
Hamilton County opens COVID-19 vaccination site news@currentincarmel.com The Hamilton County Health Dept. was set to begin offering COVID-19 vaccinations to people older than 80 PANDEMIC years of age starting Jan. 11. Those who fall into this age group can register for an appointment at ourshot.in.gov or by calling 2-1-1. HCHD is expecting to receive 800 doses of the vaccine this week. It will administer the shots from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Annex Building at the 4-H Fairgrounds in Noblesville at 2003 Pleasant St. “We hope to administer at least 160 vaccines a day,” said Christian Walker, HCHD
emergency preparedness coordinator, in a press release. “But that will depend entirely on if we get the vaccine we’ve been promised and how many people make appointments.” Caregivers with a loved one who is 80 or older can register on their behalf. Vaccines are free, but those with insurance should provide that information upon registration. All recipients must prove they live or work in Indiana. Once those older than 80 are vaccinated, the State Dept. of Health will open vaccination registration to residents between the ages of 70-79, followed by people ages 60-69.
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By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com Organizations in Carmel reacted differently Jan. 6 to the Indiana Dept. of Health categorizing Hamilton PANDEMIC County as red in its advisory level system for determining community spread of COVID-19. Red indicates the highest level of spread in a community. Carmel Clay Schools plans to continue its existing offerings, with elementary students able to choose to attend school in person or virtually and middle and high school students choosing a hybrid model of in-person and virtual schooling or fully virtual classes. CCS Director of Community Relations Emily Bauer said district leaders confirmed with county health officials the afternoon of Jan. 6 that their operation plan will still work with the county classified as red. Soon after the state changed the county’s advisory level, the Carmel Clay Public Library announced it would close both of its locations to in-person visits until further notice. Curbside holds pickup will remain available. The switch from orange to red on the advisory scale brought additional restrictions for the county. The state is requiring that counties categorized as red: • Limit social gatherings to 25 people, with no exceptions from the local health department. • Limit attendance at recreational sporting events to participants, required personnel, parents, guardians, siblings, spouses and minor children of participants or personnel. • Allow for indoor dining but encourage businesses to promote curbside pickup or online ordering. • Suggest K-12 school officials review and reevaluate their plans. • Suspend activities at senior centers. • Allow hospitals, long-term care and other congregate settings to impose visitation limits. Counties designated as red have 200 or more weekly cases per 100,000 residents and a seven-day all-test positivity rate of 15 percent or greater. See the state’s COVID-19 dashboard and designations for all counties at coronavirus. in.gov.
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residents. “The light show is fun, but it’s all about economic development,” Brainard said. “Not In addition to funding a new Carmel Poonly is it nice that people already live here, lice Dept. headquarters, road projects and but we’re talking about how do you recruit land acquisition, Mayor people here to fill those jobs so we get the CITY NEWS Jim Brainard next corporate headquarters?” unveiled a The bonds also include few smaller projects planned funds to install vintage caras part of $125 million in prothemed sculptures by Arlon posed bonds being considered Bayliss in several roundabouts by the Carmel City Council. along 96th Street. Other funds During a Jan. 7 meeting of are tagged for landscaping the council’s finance comseveral roundabouts. mittee, Brainard said the city Brainard also proposed using plans to work with a lighting the bonds to cover part of the lab to create colorful, customcost of a new museum building ized light shows on the water for the Carmel Clay Historical A light show on the tower and 911 communications Midtown water tower is Society. Brainard said Clay Towntower near the Monon Greenamong projects proposed ship has committed $4 million to way in Midtown. the project, which is estimated to to be funded by $125M in Brainard said enhancing the bonds. (Screenshot from fi- cost $6.5 million. nance committee meeting) immovable infrastructure will The city did not respond to a do more than create a fun visual element. request for specific dollar amounts for each He sees it as an important tool to encourproject as of press time. The finance comage employees and businesses to relocate mittee will continue discussing the proposed to Carmel, a city without mountains or bonds at its next meeting. A meeting date oceans or other natural attractions to draw had not been announced as of press time.
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City court move — Carmel City Court has relocated to a new location a few blocks west of Carmel City Hall, where it had been situated on the second floor. The new courtroom and all court offices and functions are now at the City Court Building at 481 Gradle Drive. The court clerk’s telephone number will remain 317-571-2440. County council changes — Amy Massillamany was elected president of the Hamilton County Council on Jan. 6. Steve Schwartz will serve as vice president. Election of officers is an annual practice at the first meeting of each year. Massillamany was elected to the Hamilton County Council in 2011. She represents
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District 2 which includes Delaware, Fall Creek and Wayne Townships. Sue Maki and Steve Nation joined the council for their first meeting. The pair won at-large seats in the November election. Uber pickup change — The City of Carmel has collaborated with popular ride-sharing firm Uber to designate a specific location for pick-ups and drop-offs that occur late at night and early in the morning in the Midtown area to reduce traffic
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By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com Four suspects are in custody and one remains at large after a robbery reported at 1:17 a.m. Jan. 6 at the Carmel CVS CRIME at 1421 S. Range Line Rd. After being dispatched to CVS for a robbery in progress, police said they observed a vehicle fleeing the scene. Officers pursued the vehicle until it crashed at 116th Street and Woodland Drive. Police said they arrested three suspects at the crash scene and that two additional suspects fled on foot. A Fishers Police Dept. K-9 unit helped locate one of the suspects a short time later. Police used a K-9 and drone to attempt to locate the other suspect, but their efforts were unsuccessful. Police recovered multiple guns while taking the suspects into custody. They do not know if the at-large suspect is armed. Three of the suspects are juveniles and are facing robbery of a pharmacy, fleeing law enforcement and other charges. Alleick-Zander Coleman, 18, of Indianapolis, has been charged with robbery of a pharmacy,
Featuring “Our Beloved Community” Performances by: Carmel police are seeking assistance locating a suspect allegedly involved in a robbery at CVS on Range Line Road who fled the scene of a car crash after a police pursuit. (Submitted photo)
theft, fleeing law enforcement and leaving the scene of an accident. He also had a warrant in Marion County for battery and pointing a firearm. A CVS employee was injured during the robbery and treated at the scene, police said. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Carmel Police Dept. at 317-571-2500.
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OBITUARY Our friend, Jim Briggs, left this earth on November 4th, 2020. He was Eighty-Eight years old. Born in Fort Wayne, IN. on April 21, 1932 to Dr. Orville and Lilian Briggs, he spent his youth among a myriad of animals on their farm, outside Columbia City, IN. , which, no doubt, contributed to his kind and gentle nature. Jim attended Columbia City High School and spent his summers as a cadet at Culver Academy, where he played the drums in the marching band. Culver offered him a football scholarship at that time, but he turned them down, later stating “you couldn’t play football and be in the band.” After High School, he attended DePauw University. A member of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity, he would often lovingly joke that their colors where “baby blue & pink”. He then went on to the University of Michigan, where he earned his law degree. Jim hung out his shingle in Indianapolis and was a founding partner of the predecessor to the office of Taft, Settinius, and Hollister, LLP. He remained in practice for 35 years. Upon retiring, he spent his days caring for
and unconditionally loving the animals at the Wilson Family Farm in Carmel. Jim had a mind like a steel trap and could remember every name, face and conversation he ever had. To say he enjoyed conversing, would be an understatement. His knack for building relationships was uncanny. No matter what the occasion, he would strike up a witty repartee with strangers and leave having made new friends. His dry, intelligent humor was abundant and those who were fortunate enough to be in his presence, relished it. He leaves behind the Fitzgerald, Wilson and Brickley families, along with many treasured friends, who were family to him. When Jim was head over heels about something or someone, he would say “There are not enough adjectives to describe how I feel.” For all of us who knew him, there are not enough adjectives to describe how we feel upon his passing, how wonderful he was and how much he will be missed. A limited celebration of his life took place at the Wilson property on November eight.
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Trip hazards close playgrounds By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com
inspecting the park several weeks ago,” he said. Baumgartner said CCPR doesn’t yet know One of Carmel’s newest playground areas what led to the recurring problem or what is closed because of a trip hazard and is not the cost will be to fix it. likely to reopen before “It’s too early to tell exactly what PARKS fall. the issue is,” he said. “More than Carmel Clay Parks likely, it had something to do with & Recreation on Dec. 21 closed the the installation and/or materials.” three playground areas at Lawrence The problem can only be fixed W. Inlow Park, which is on Main during warmer weather, so the Street east of Hazel Dell Parkway. playgrounds will remain closed The play structures opened to the throughout the winter months. Baumgartner public in mid-2019. Inlow Park is set to receive $2.5 “The rubber playground safety surfacing million in upgrades to its splash pad and has developed some abnormalities that restroom facility this spring, and CCPR exCCPR believes could pose a trip hazard to pects to reopen the playgrounds when the users of the playground,” CCPR Assistant other improvements are complete this fall. Director Kurtis Baumgartner said. “We are CCPR is encouraging the public to visit working with several contractors to find an nearby Founders Park and Carey Grove Park adequate solution.” playgrounds during the Inlow Park closure. Baumgartner said the issues first apThe incident isn’t the first time CCPR peared last winter but that CCPR worked has found safety issues at Inlow Park. In with the vendor that installed the surface 2017, CCPR removed one of three wooden to rectify the issue. playground pods after a routine inspection “A proposed solution was attempted this found structural concerns. The existing spring and worked well through the sumplayground features replaced the wooden mer and fall until it was rediscovered while ones, which were built in 2001 and 2002.
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casual photographers in county parks do not require a permit. Media photographers also are exempt. According to the post, the policy was established because HCPR was regularly receiving concerns from park users about professional photographers or videographers interfering with park guests’ enjoyment. The new policy will have other benefits as well. Contact information of registrants will allow effective and efficient communication of current and updated rules and regulations governing professional photography and videography on county park property. It will also allow HCPR to quickly notify photographers of closures because of safety concerns, temporary wildlife areas or scheduled events. The new system will also allow HCPR to alert professional photographers and videographers about opportunities to capture images within the county park system. For registration information or to request additional details regarding the registration process, call 317-770-4400 or email hamilton. parks@hamiltoncounty.in.gov.
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Local driver takes next turn in IndyCar racing career By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Dr. Jack Miller got his start in racing comparatively late, so he was determined to forge a different path ACHIEVEMENT for his son. “I didn’t race anything until I was 26 years old and ran my first Indy 500 when I was 35,” said Miller, who was nicknamed the Racing Dentist during his career. “I decided if I had a child
interested in racing, I would start him off early.” That’s what happened as Miller’s son, who goes by Jack William Miller to avoid confusion, started racing youth 4-wheelers at 2 years old and go-karts at age 3. “From there, it was just keep climbing the ladder,” said Miller, who operates a dentistry office in Carmel. Jack William Miller, a Park Tudor School junior from Westfield, will move to the Indy Pro 2000 Championship series in 2021. Jack,
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Neighbors rally to save, restore historic Lynnwood Farm corn crib By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com Lynn Croxton can often be found enjoying time on his neighborhood golf course, a place where he enjoyed a much different hobby in his younger days. As a teen, Croxton judged livestock at Lynnwood Farm, a 623-acre property that is now home to Northview Church, Plum Croxton Creek golf course and surrounding neighborhoods. Now 78, the Clinton County native moved to Plum Creek Farms in 2001 to be near the Plum Creek Golf Club, but he enjoys reminiscing about his younger days in and around the area. He remembers playing basketball in one of the farm’s many barns and winning the top prize at the Indiana State Fair after entering pigs descended from those he won in a contest from Lynnwood Farm. “There was probably a subliminal attraction,” he said. “You think, ‘Yeah, that would be fun to live where you remember as a teenager.’” One of the most visible reminders of the neighborhood’s past is nestled northwest of 126th Street and Plum Creek Boulevard in the form of a two-story corn crib, one of the few remaining buildings from Lynnwood Farms. Perched on land owned by the Plum Creek Farms Homeowners Association, as its condition deteriorated several years ago, neighborhood leaders realized they needed to restore the structure or tear it down. Several neighbors felt strongly about preserving the corn crib, a concrete and steel structure historically used to dry and store corn, even though they didn’t know how they’d afford repairing the cement adding a fresh coat of paint and other needed upgrades. But with the help of Indiana Landmarks and the Carmel Historic Preservation Commission, they found a way. “Having examples that are still standing and have made it this long into the 21st century is an opportunity to say, ‘Gosh, these places are 100 years old, so they’re a glimpse into an earlier era,” said Mark Dollase, Indiana Landmarks vice president of preservation services. “If we can find viable uses for them
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The corn crib (inset) at Lynnwood Farms can be seen north of the road that is now E. 126th Street. The surrounding buildings that were once part of the farm have been demolished. (Photo courtesy Carmel Clay Historical Society)
that make them an important, active part of life in this time, let’s try to keep them around as important lessons for our children and grandchildren for the future.”
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Initially, it wasn’t clear if the corn crib had enough support to be preserved. Results of a survey sent to Plum Creek Farms residents in 2011 revealed split opinions, but as work progressed and the residents became more aware of the historic relevance of the corn crib, the project gained more support. Those who felt strongly about saving the corn crib formed a committee and got to work, contacting a local attorney and preservation professionals about their options. The neighbors reached out to Indiana Landmarks, a statewide historic preservation organization, which helped them land a $10,000 grant from the Efroymson Family Fund through the Central Indiana Community Foundation to begin restoration efforts. Then Dollase, who also serves as CHPC administrator, suggested pursuing a conservation district designation for the site to make it easier to pursue additional grants. Being designated as a conservation district also would require CHPC to review and approve any future plans to demolish the structure. CHPC drew up a proposal, and in 2019
the Carmel City Council voted to approve the corn crib as a single-site conservation district. The corn crib joins the Larsen-Dunwoody House, a 1920s Tudor revival-style home, and the Morrison-Cartmel House, a 1966 home designed by Avriel Shull, as the only sites tagged a preservation district in Carmel. Meanwhile, the Plum Creek Farms HOA and CHPC continued to pursue grants, receiving enough funding — combined with HOA reserve funds — to complete the nearly $150,000 restoration project without raising HOA dues or going into debt. Previously only used for storage, Plum Creek Farms residents expect the restored corn crib will be a prime spot for photographers, community meetings and other gatherings. “It’s been perfectly preserved, and it’s in great structural order,” said Jerry Pachciarz, a Plum Creek Farms homeowner who helped lead the restoration effort. “It’s going to be a focal point of a lot of different things.”
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Dot Cord is among the Plum Creek Farms residents glad to see the corn crib remain a part of her neighborhood. A Carmel resident since 1969, she remembers driving family members down the road
to go see the lambs at Lynwood Farm and admire its state-of-the-art buildings, including what she called the “beautiful” oval-shaped corn crib. In 2000, she and her Cord husband built a home in the Plum Creek neighborhood along the golf course. She walks 2 miles each day, with her route taking her past the restored corn crib. She often stops to reflect on the area’s rich history and incredible progress in recent decades. “Today, Carmel, Indiana, is known as a world-class city, one in which its residents are proud to live in and call home,” Cord said. “But to fully understand and appreciate how today’s Carmel came to be, one must look at the past and take note of its evolution over time.”
A BRIEF HISTORY OF LYNNWOOD FARM Lynnwood Farm began operations in 1932 on its 623-acre site west of River Road and north of 122nd Street. Owned by Charles J. Lynn, executive vice president of Eli Lilly and Co., the farm was known for its award-winning percheron draft horses and swine. In 1942, Lynn donated the farm and its livestock to Purdue University, which used the site to research livestock and agriculture until the late 1980s. As Carmel’s population grew and methods of agricultural research changed, Purdue began offloading the property, first selling 80 acres to Northview Christian Church in the mid-1980s. In 1988, Purdue sold the remaining land to Browning Investments, which developed the Plum Creek golf course. designed by Pete Dye, and five subdivisions. Other surviving farm buildings are the horse barn, the former Lynnwood office to the east of the barn and a show arena north of the barn. Source: Plum Creek Corn Crib Conservation Plan, Carmel Historic Preservation Commission
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Commentary by Terry Anker By now, the seasonal gifts have all been revealed. The ones repeatedly delayed in delivery have found their way to our doors, mostly intact. Holiday cards are presented upon the mantle for a week or two longer. Colleagues, neighbors and suppliers greeted us with smiles and the occasional tin of cookies as a token of their esteem and goodwill. Our waistlines have reached their peak with the promise of a better diet and more activity in the coming weeks to hasten the decline to our formerly aspired girth. Such is the story of every new year. Still, the echo of the season doesn’t resonate the same with everyone. Some of us tore into our gifts to find them resplendent and abundant with an excess of all hopes, while others removed shiny printed paper only to discover meager rations and disappointment. We smiled politely and reassured the giver. Inside, we longed for more. Whether the Red Ryder BB gun, the end to the pandemic, victory in the ongoing and seemingly endless elections or a pretty little pony, we didn’t get what we wanted and are not happy about it. And for those of us who found stockings filled with great plenty, we aren’t entirely satisfied, either. Sure, the toys are fun for a moment, until we notice that they aren’t quite as good as the commercials on television might suggest. Why doesn’t GI Joe’s “action grip” hands actually grip? Exactly when will we get the COVID-19 vaccine, and will it work for us? Does absolute political power make problems go away, or, if anything, does it only change the nature of them? The pony was fun on Christmas morning, but after bragging to our friends about getting one, well, not so much now. Can you believe how expensive and full of you-know-what they are? Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may email him at terry@ youarecurrent.com.
Oh, for not crying out loud Commentary by Danielle Wilson To cry or not to cry? Or more to the point, to cry or not to cry in front of your children? That is the question that has HUMOR been receiving quite a bit of attention in our household of late. According to our four kids, Doo and I are relatively good parents, but the one area where we have definitely failed is in the modeling of vulnerability. It’s not a surprising accusation, really. Doo grew up in a world where men simply didn’t cry, and so he doesn’t. And though I do get emotional, it’s a rarity that very few will ever witness. I’m half British and spent a couple of years in the military — stoicism is my thing, at least until I reach the safety of a vacant bathroom or minivan. I’m also terrible when dealing with others who are sharing deep feelings. I either flee or make an inappropriate four-letter-word joke. And god forbid if hugs are called for. Blech. The problem is that my now young-adult
offspring don’t know how to express heartache or sorrow in a healthy way. They’ve never seen it done, not by me or Doo. And they’ve finally called us out on it, elaborating incessantly on this shortcoming over the last month: “We need therapy, Mom!” OK, Doo and I figured our heirs would seek professional help at some point. They’ve grown up with a left-leaning redheaded mother who suppresses her emotions and a right-leaning bald father who battles ADD. But how to show grief? I didn’t see that one coming. In answer to my previous question, then, absolutely cry in front of your children! Peace out.
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Editor, The Camel City Council has floated a sound ordinance amendment that would require Carmelites after 11 p.m. not to energize sound waves from an electronic device that can be heard beyond the boundaries of private property or from more than 50 feet from which the sound emanates if on public property. This is proposed because the existing ordinance requires a police officer to monitor sounds above certain decibel levels for at least 20 minutes. Let me see if I’ve got this right. It’s a hot summer night; I’m watching TV and to save the planet, I’ve opened my windows. Oh, yes, I’m hearing impaired, so the volume is up. A neighbor is walking a dog past my house and the dog starts barking, causing other dogs to bark. Someone complains to the police and I receive a fine. Changing the evidence of violation from an objective recording decibel meter to the simple hearing of sound by a police officer moves the enforcement away from the objective to the subjective. Is this progress? Perhaps the amendment was the result of brainstorming to see what would stick to the wall. We hope it falls to the floor with a loud thud. John Curran, Carmel
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A chilling tale of the basement fridge When we got married and were planning our future, we decided one would be enough, although many of HUMOR our friends had two. Two was never in our plans, but things happen. We ended up keeping the older one in the basement. Yes, we have two refrigerators. This would seem like more than enough space for cold foods, right? But we never seem to have room in the kitchen fridge, and we’re always arguing over which edible items should be kept where. “Dick, I am rearranging things,” Mary Ellen said. “I’m putting your sauerkraut and mustard in the downstairs fridge so I have room for my fresh spinach and my giant Naked Juice bottles.” “Wait! I don’t want to go downstairs every time I need mustard and sauerkraut for my hot dogs.” “Why not? You’re going to have to go downstairs, anyway, to get those hot dogs. I moved them yesterday.” “What? You moved my hot dogs? How would you like it if I moved your almond
milk to the other fridge?” “You try that, and you can say adios to your huge jar of salsa.” Mary Ellen and I then had a cordial discussion about rearranging some of our other personal favorites. She agreed to move her broccoli downstairs and keep my rotisserie chicken upstairs, and I agreed to transfer my White Castle burgers to the downstairs freezer so there was room for Mary Ellen’s frozen yogurt bars in the kitchen.
“I found a yummy piece of leftover corned beef. I hoped it would taste as good as it did on St Patrick’s Day.” But then, Mary Ellen wanted to move all my chilled beer downstairs. “Six beers take up an entire shelf,” she said. “Yes, and they take up most of my Sunday when I watch football on TV. Upstairs.” We often have leftovers that waste space as they get pushed to the back and forgotten about. I got very excited the day
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portray her and relish in roles like this, written so beautifully by playwright Kenneth Jones.” Maeghan Looney, who is based in Chicago but living in Ft. Wayne during the pandemic, played the role of Lily, a white woman who reconnects with a Black man she knew as a child. “I was moved by the production and by the audience reaction to it,” Looney said. “Many people left with tears in their eyes. Had I been a spectator and not a performer, I still would have thought about this show and its message many times over the course of 2020.” Looney said the subject matter is important to examine. “Our world view is shaped by our own experience,” she said. “You can be deeply empathetic and still not fully comprehend the impact of an experience until you’ve lived it. The events that ignited the explosive outcry over racial inequality in America this year were not isolated. Racism didn’t go away after 1960. More than once, a patron leaving the auditorium relayed how connected they felt to my character,
Lily, and I think most of us were Lily this year, overwhelmed, wanting to help but not sure how. “But like her, we were all given opportunities to listen, take initiative to educate ourselves to not turn a blind eye because it was more comfortable, and to examine how our own behavior might not represent the best of us. Yes, I believe things will hit differently upon a second viewing after the events of this year, and I hope the lessons there continue to inspire growth.” Sam Arce, a Broadway investor and Carmel resident, saw the opening night show of “Alabama Story” and was moved. Arce said ATI co-founder Don Farrell’s performance as the segregationist senator was remarkable because the role is so far removed from who he is. Arce was reminded of growing up watching Alabama Gov. George Wallace, a segregationist during the 1960s and ’70s. He plans to watch the performance with his son, Sammy, a Carmel High School freshman. “I think it will be just another good learning point for him,” Arce said. “Nowadays, it’s important we have these discussions. You could see a lot of emotions when people were talking to the cast after the show.” Arts advocate Frank Basile supported the play’s message in a November 2019 speech at the grand opening of the building housing the Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library, pointing out how Vonnegut advocated against literary censorship and supported social justice. A fan of ATI musicals, Basile said he was surprised to learn ATI was doing the serious play. “My wife Katrina and I attended the play, not knowing what to expect,” Basile said. “We were absolutely stunned and moved by the superb acting of the ATI players. I am happy to see that the play will now be streamed since it addresses a topic that is even more relevant today.” Tickets are $35. For more, visit atistage. org.
Hamilton County Tourism, in partnership with locally owned restaurants, launched The Great Dine Out restaurant promotion Jan. 4. (Submitted photo)
Hamilton County Tourism promotes The Great Dine Out editorial@youarecurrent.com Hamilton County Tourism, in partnership with locally owned restaurants, has launched The Great Dine Out restaurant promotion. The new winter campaign, which started Jan. 4 and ends Jan. 31, is designed to help restaurants during the winter season when business is typically slower. More than 30 participating Hamilton County restaurants are offering deals and discounts for dine-in and carryout meals. This is a mobile-exclusive program. Customers must have a smartphone to redeem the offers at participating restaurants. Customers can visit DineOutHamiltonCounty.com and enter their name and email address and a link to the mobile passport will be texted to them. Customers then can save it to their smartphone home screen or bookmark the link for easy access. When visiting a participating business, simply present your phone to a staff member to redeem the discount. After five check-ins and/or redemptions, participants will be automatically eligible to receive a $25 restaurant gift card while supplies last. Customers also are encouraged to take a photo of their meal or takeout place-setting and share it on social media, tagging @ VisitHamiltonCo or using #VisitHC. One winner will receive a staycation package that includes a hotel overnight, dining gift cards and attraction passes. For more on participating restaurants, visit DineOutHamiltonCounty.com.
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ITA offers free life skills programs to kids in need By Rick Morwick rick@youarecurrent.com Tatyana Komarova knows that 2020, with school closures and imperfect hybrid learning models, was an GIVING BACK incredibly difficult time for students — especially for those in underserved communities. To help level the learning playing field, the nonprofit that Komarova leads — the Carmel-based International Talent Academy — is Komarova offering free online public speaking and etiquette programs for underprivileged kids. They are available to children between the ages of 10 and 15 who are involved in free or reduced-lunch programs at their schools and who have access to a computer and the internet. Although the programs have been offered at the Monon Center in Carmel for several years, Komarova said this year marks the first time they have been offered free to underprivileged kids. “During the spring, summer and fall, most kids lost availability to after-school activities due to COVID-19,” said Komarova, the ITA’s founder and executive director. “We decided to design online, interactive programs so kids can connect and have the live communication with other kids and teachers. We ran several virtual classes during the fall, and they were very successful. “Later, we came up with the idea to offer our programs to kids who do not have the opportunity to take them. This is our part of giving back to the community.” Public speaking classes will be offered every Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m. from Jan. 26 through March 16, and 21st-century cotillion classes will be offered every Friday from 5 to 6 p.m. from Jan. 29 to March 19. The cost is normally $120 for each eight-week course. “(Participants) will take away knowledge that they will be able to use at school right away,” Komarova said. “(They will) get motivation and encouragement to improve on their skills, meet new friends and raise their self-esteem.” For more or to apply for the classes, visit internationaltalentacademy.org or email Komarova at tatyanak13@gmail.com. The registration deadline is Jan. 17.
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SPOTLIGHT Days For Girls International seeking volunteers Days For Girls International has a newly formed team in the Carmel-Fishers area and is looking for volunteers. The DFG organization is based on the premise of menstrual health management with dignity. The Carmel-Fishers team will focus on raising awareness within the community, fundraising, supporting DFG Enterprises and community outreach. For more or to volunteer, contact carmelfishersin@daysforgirls.org. Jiffy Lube teams up with Salvation Army Jiffy Lube of Indiana will offer a free oil change to those who choose to make a monthly gift of $25 or $300 one-time gift to the Salvation Army over the next 12 months. To donate, visit https:// donate.salvationarmyindiana.org/ give/306790/#!/donation/checkout. United Way of Central Indiana creates database The United Way of Central Indiana has created a database of opportunities for those looking to support community organizations during the COVID-19 pandemic. For more, visit volunteercentralindiana.org. The following organizations are in need of volunteers or support: Gleaners Food Bank is in urgent need of volunteers for January; Children’s TherAplay needs assistance moving furniture and assistance with assembly; Alternatives
Inc. is asking for items for a virtual donation drive and COVID-19 Front Line Heroes Meal Train is seeking meal sponsors. New Hope of Indiana hires new director of fund development Indianapolis-based nonprofit New Hope of Indiana has hired Jenny Pfeil as the new director of fund development. Pfeil is a Noblesville resident who has nearly 25 years of leadership experience in the nonprofit and for-profit sectors. Pfeil most recently served as the regional chief development officer for the Indiana region of the American Red Cross. She led a team of fundraisers with responsibility for raising money around the state. Pfeil also has been the chief development officer at WFYI in Indianapolis and held positions at United Way of Central Indiana and YellowBook. Pfeil has a bachelor’s degree in communications from Purdue University. She currently serves as a member for Pass the Torch for Women and is on the marketing committee for the Economic Club of Indiana. Westfield Youth Assistance Program offers education on mentoring – The Westfield Youth Assistance Program will conduct an online event in which attendees can learn more about mentoring opportunities with the organization. The online event is scheduled for 7 p.m. Jan. 7, 2021. For more, visit the Westfield Youth Assistance Program Facebook page.
Huston Electric donates to Open Doors Huston Electric recently donated $8,000 to Open Doors of Westfield after its charity golf outing. Open Doors conducts Christmas distribution – Open Doors of Westfield recently conducted its Christmas distribution. It delivered food and gifts to 228 families, including 448 children. CYAP plans April gala Carmel Youth Assistance Program announced it will conduct its 2021 Carmel Gala Design Bright Futures at 6 p.m. April 24, 2021, at the Ritz Charles in Carmel. For more, visit the Carmel Youth Assistance Program Facebook page. Exchange Club of Hamilton County meets in Noblesville The Exchange Club of Hamilton County is a chapter of the National Exchange Club. The club’s core values are: family, community and country. The Exchange Club of Hamilton County supports the national club initiatives in Veterans Matter (housing homeless veterans) and child abuse prevention, and it also raises funds for local nonprofit organizations. The club conducts various fundraisers and looks for local nonprofit organizations to support financially. It meets twice a month, the first and third Wednesday of the month in Noblesville.
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Commentary by Anna Skinner Address: 303 E. Main St., Westfield What to get: Breakfast Sammy Price: $13 Anna’s take: Field Brewing now has brunch hours and items on the weekend, and I thought it was time for an update on that menu. The brunch menu is available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.
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Blueprint for Improvement: Modern updates to Indy Basement Commentary by Larry Greene
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Burj Al Arab: A “seven-star” hotel in the Middle East Commentary by Don Knebel The Burj Al Arab (Tower of the Arabs) Hotel has become the symbol of Dubai and the best example of its over-the-top architecture and TRAVEL lifestyle. With rooms starting at $1,500 a night, it is frequently called the most luxurious hotel in the world. The Burj, which opened in 1999 at an estimated cost of $1 billion, is on a small man-made island in the Persian Gulf about 900 feet northwest of Jumeirah Beach, connected to the mainland by a causeway. Its uniquely curved shape evokes the sail of a dhow, a traditional Arabian (and Indian) water vessel. At 918 feet, the Burj is the fourth-tallest hotel in the world, accommodating a 600-foot closed atrium, said to be the tallest in the world. The hotel includes 202 two-story suites, ranging in size from 1,800 square feet to 8,400 square feet, each including a marble staircase to upstairs bedrooms featuring mattresses filled with eiderdown, the soft feathers eiders use to line their nests. Almost a half-acre of 24-carat gold leaf adorns the hotel’s interior, including bathroom fixtures and elevator doors. Guards at the entrance to the causeway limit entry to persons displaying reservations for the hotel or one of its nine associated restaurants serving truffles and caviar, including Al Muntaha (The Ulti-
Burj Al Arab Hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Don Knebel)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING OFFICER Docket No. PZ-2020-00217 V and PZ-2020-00218 V Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Officer meeting on January 25, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. will hold a Virtual Public Hearing upon a Development Standards Variance application to: UDO Section 3.64.C.3: Maximum lot coverage 45% allowed, 49% proposed. UDO Section 5.78.J: Window wells cannot project more than 24” into a required yard, 46” projection proposed. For property being known as: 130 First Ave NW, Carmel, IN 46032. The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: Tax ID#16-09-25-12-01015.000. This petition may be examined on the City’s website, through Public Documents – Laser Fiche. This will be a virtual meeting. It is recommended that persons wishing to view this meeting do so online via carmelspeaks.org or the City webpage. All interested persons desiring to present their views on the above application are encouraged to submit written comments, up to 2:00 p.m. the day of the meeting, via email to Joe Shestak administrative assistant: jshestak@ carmel.in.gov The Old Town Design Group, LLC PETITIONERS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING OFFICER Docket No. PZ-2020-00228V Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Officer meeting on January 25th, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. will hold a Virtual Public Hearing upon a Development Standards Variance application to: Parking lots, driveways, and sidewalks within the Special Flood Hazard Area shall be constructed with permeable material, Nonpermeable pavement systems in SFHA requested. The site is located at 450 Meadow Ln. It is zoned P1/Parks and Recreation. Filed by Michael Krosschell of Weihe Engineers, Inc., on behalf of Michael Klitzing and the Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation Dept. For property being known as 450 Meadow Lane, Carmel, IN 46032. The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: 17-09-25-00-00-010.000 The petition may be examined on the City’s website, through Public Documents - Laser Fiche. This will be a virtual meeting. It is recommended that persons wishing to view this meeting do so online via carmelspeaks.org or the City webpage. All interested persons desiring to present their views on the above application are encouraged to submit written comments, up to 2:00 p.m. the day of the meeting, via email to Joe Shestak administrative assistant: jshestak@ carmel.in.gov. Weihe Engineers - PETITIONERS.
mate), which is cantilevered more than 600 feet above the Persian Gulf and reached by elevator, and Al Mahara (The Oyster), reached by a simulated submarine ride and including one of the hotel’s three aquariums. Many of the hotel guests arrive by helicopter, landing on a heliport near the top of the hotel, or in one of the white RollsRoyce limousines maintained by the hotel. Because of its unparalleled extravagance, the Burj Al Arab Hotel has been called the world’s only seven-star hotel, two notches above the highest official hotel rating.
Don Knebel is a local resident who works for Barnes & Thornburg LLP. For the full column visit donknebel. com. You may contact him at editorial@youarecurrent.com.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CITY OF CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING OFFICER Docket No. PZ-2020-00226 V NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Officer will conduct a Virtual Public Meeting on the 25th day of January, 2021 at 5:30 o’clock p.m., to hold a public hearing regarding an application identified by the Docket Number PZ-2020-00226 V (the “Request”). The property that is the subject of the Request is located on the south side of West Carmel Drive, has a common address of 645 West Carmel Drive, Carmel, IN 46032, is approximately 3.73 acres in size and is identified by the Hamilton County Auditor’s Office as Tax Parcel Identification Number 16-09-36-00-02-005.000 (the “Real Estate”). The Real Estate is zoned pursuant to the Atapco Planned Unit Development Ordinance, Ordinance Number Z-581-13 and the Request seeks a development standards variance from the Atapco PUD, Ex. F, Section E requirement that Public Entrances be provided on the street side of all Residential Buildings located within fifty (50) feet of the street right-of-way. The Applicant is proposing that some of the apartment units include private entrances along the Carmel Drive street frontage The petition may be examined on the City’s website, through Public Documents - Laser Fichec Square, Carmel, IN 46032, telephone 317-571-2417. This will be a virtual meeting. It is recommended that persons wishing to view this meeting do so online via Carmelspeaks.org or the City webpage. All interested persons desiring to present their views on the above application are encouraged to submit written comments, up to 2:00 p.m. the day of the meeting, via email to Joe Shestak administrative assistant: jshestak@carmel. in.gov or by contacting 317-571-2417. The Public Hearing may be continued from time to time as may be found necessary. CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA Joe Shestak, Secretary, City of Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals Carmel City Hall One Civic Square Carmel, IN 46032 Phone: (317) 571-2417 Email: jshestak@carmel.in.gov APPLICANT Atapco Carmel, Inc. c/o David Lazas 1 South Street, Suite 2800 Baltimore, MD 21202 ATTORNEY FOR APPLICANT Jim Shinaver, Attorney Jon Dobosiewicz, Professional Land Planner Nelson & Frankenberger, LLC 550 Congressional Blvd., Suite 210 Carmel, IN 46032
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Docket No. PZ-2020-00187 UV Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals meeting on January 25, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. will hold a Virtual Public Hearing upon a Use Variance application to: Run a family daycare out of my home; more than 15% of the home will be used for the daycare. For property being known as 10416 Cornell Ave The petition may be examined on the City’s website, through Public Documents - Laser Fiche. It is recommended that persons wishing to view this meeting do so online via the City’s website or on Carmel TV. All interested persons desiring to present their views on the above application are encouraged to submit written comments, up to 2:00 p.m. the day of the meeting, via email to Joe Shestak administrative assistant: jshestak@ carmel.in.gov . Peyton Griggs - PETITIONER.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING OFFICER Docket No. PZ-2020-00213 V Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Officer meeting on January 25, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. will hold a Virtual Public Hearing upon a Development Standards Variance application to: Sec 2.06 of UDO states a setback of 10 ft but we would like to encroach onto the adjacent property. We own that property as well. Our new residence will sit primarily at 1730 E. 106th St but we would like to encroach onto 1752 E. 106th St. For property being known as 1730 & 1752 E. 106th St. Carmel, IN 46032. The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: Acr .50, Sec 6, Twnshp 17, Range 4 & Acr .91, Sec 6, Twnshp 17, Range 4_ The petition may be examined on the City’s website, through Public Documents - Laser Fiche. This will be a virtual meeting. It is recommended that persons wishing to view this meeting do so online via carmelspeaks.org or the City webpage. All interested persons desiring to present their views on the above application are encouraged to submit written comments, up to 2:00 p.m. the day of the meeting, via email to Joe Shestak administrative assistant: jshestak@carmel.in.gov. David & Lisa Post PETITIONERS.
ORDINANCE NO. D-2560-20 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA, ADDING SUBSECTIONS (66), (67) and (68) TO CHAPTER 8, ARTICLE 5, SECTION 8-47(a) OF THE CARMEL CITY CODE. Synopsis: Ordinance prohibits parking on certain sections of Emerson Road and 1st Street SW. WHEREAS, pursuant to Indiana Code 9-21-1-3(a)(1), the City of Carmel, Indiana (the “City”) within the reasonable exercise of its police power, may by ordinance regulate vehicular parking; WHEREAS, the City has previously regulated vehicular parking within its corporate limits, such regulations being codified, in part, in the City Code Section 8-47(a); and WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, now finds that it is in the interests of the public safety and welfare to further regulate parking on certain sections of Pasture View Court and Wildcat Drive. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, as follows: Section 1. The foregoing Recitals are fully incorporated herein by this reference. Section 2. The following subsections of Carmel City Code Section 8-47(a) are hereby added and shall read as follows: “(66) On the north/west side of Emerson Road between 4th Ave SW and Sherman Drive. (67) On the south/east side of Emerson Road between 4th Ave SW and a point ending 200 feet west of its intersection with 4th Ave SW. (68) On the south side of 1st Street SW between 4th Avenue SW and Monon Blvd.” Section 3. The remaining provisions of Carmel City Code Sections 8-47 are not affected by this Ordinance and shall remain in full force and effect. Section 4. All prior ordinances or parts thereof inconsistent with any provision of this Ordinance are hereby repealed, to the extent of such inconsistency only, as of the effective date of this Ordinance, such repeal to have prospective effect only. However, the repeal or amendment by this Ordinance of any other ordinance does not affect any rights or liabilities accrued, penalties incurred or proceedings begun prior to the effective date of this Ordinance. Those rights, liabilities and proceedings are continued and penalties shall be imposed and enforced under such repealed or amended ordinance as if this Ordinance had not been adopted. Section 5. If any portion of this Ordinance is for any reason declared to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance so long as enforcement of same can be given the same effect. Section 6. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after the date of its passage and signing by the Mayor and such publication as required by law. Section 7. The Carmel Street Department is directed to promptly add the appropriate signage to fulfill the mandates contained in this Ordinance upon its passage. PASSED by the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, this 21st day of December, 2020, by a vote of 8 ayes and 0 nays. COMMON COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF CARMEL Laura D. Campbell, President Sue Finkam, Vice-President H. Bruce Kimball Kevin D. Rider Anthony Green Jeff Worrell Tim Hannon Miles Nelson Adam Aasen ATTEST: Sue Wolfgang, Clerk Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana this 22nd day of December 2020, at 5:00 P.M. Sue Wolfgang, Clerk Approved by me, Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana this 22nd day of December 2020, at 6:00 P.M. James Brainard, Mayor ATTEST: Sue Wolfgang, Clerk
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Docket Nos. PZ-2020-00229 UV; PZ-2020-00230 V; PZ-2020-00233V; PZ-2020-00234 V; PZ-202000235 V; PZ-2020-00237 V; PZ-2020-00238 V; PZ-2020-00240 V; PZ-2020-00242 V; PZ-2020-00243 V Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals meeting on January 25, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. will hold a Virtual Public Hearing upon Use Variance and Development Standards Variance Applications for: Permitted Uses, Use Variance requested for a Restaurant/Tavern/Bar. UDO Section 3.64.A.1.C Lot Cover Max. 45% (for residential use) and 70% (for all other uses) allowed, 100% requested. UDO Sections 3.64.A.6 & 5.09 Side/rear yard fence height exceeding 6’, 8’ requested. UDO Section 3.64.A.9.a Parking in front yard not allowed, Parking in front yard requested. UDO Section 3.65.A.3.a Little to no grass and landscaping requested. UDO Section 3.64.A.6 Lighting Type & Height. UDO Sections 1.07.E &F Compliance with the Transportation Plan required, Reduced ROW width and no sidewalk requested. UDO Sections 3.64.A.9.c & 5.30 35 vehicle parking spaces required, 6 provided on site. UDO Section 5.39.H.5 Ground Sign type prohibited on residential structure converted to commercial use, 2 proposed. UDO Section 5.39.H.2 4 Signs requested, 2 allowed For property being known as 220 2nd Street SW, Carmel, IN 46032. The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: 16-09-25-16-06-007.000 The petition may be examined on the City’s website, through Public Documents - Laser Fiche. It is recommended that persons wishing to view this meeting do so online via the City’s website or on Carmel TV. All interested persons desiring to present their views on the above application are encouraged to submit written comments, up to 2:00 p.m. the day of the meeting, via email to Joe Shestak administrative assistant: jshestak@carmel.in.gov. (Petitioner Name(s)) Tomahawk Holdings, LLC By: E. Davis Coots, attorney for Petitioner NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES OF CARMEL CLAY SCHOOLS, HAMILTON COUNTY, INDIANA The citizens of the Carmel Clay Schools, Hamilton County, Indiana (the “School Corporation”), are hereby notified that the Board of School Trustees (the “Board”) of the School Corporation, proposes to undertake all or any portion of (i) certain renovations and miscellaneous facility improvements at Carmel High School including but not limited to facility improvements consisting of all or any portion of surface parking additions and reconfigurations, replace translucent panels in the field house and main gym, culinary arts classroom remodeling, replace parking lot lights with LED fixtures, replace chillers and boilers (2 & 3), storage addition at the loading dock, space remodel for restroom in the field house, restoration of the roof in Unit C, Area 7, and planetarium improvements; (ii) certain improvements to the football stadium facility including but not limited to replacement of the running track surface, general facility improvements including ADA upgrades, renovation of restrooms, press box, locker rooms, field event reconfiguration, new restroom, concession and locker room building, pavement repair and resurfacing, boiler and water heater replacement, upgrade stadium lighting to LED fixtures, erection of a maintenance equipment storage building, expansion of band tower storage; (iii) improvements to Murray Soccer Stadium Facility including upgrading lighting to LED fixtures, erection of permanent bleachers at the southern end of the facility and extension of end zone net for lacrosse; (iv) improvements to the Hartman Field Baseball Complex facility including the installation of field turf at the varsity field, upgrade stadium lighting to LED fixtures, renovation of varsity field press box and dugouts, regrading of the junior varsity field, the addition of dugouts, installation of permanent bleachers and press box, and reconfiguration of the complex entrance and addition of parking; (v) improvements to the Performing Arts facility including band and orchestra space additions and reconfiguration and renovation of the existing auditorium and renovation of main office area; (vi) expansion of the existing natatorium to provide for the construction and equipping of a new 50 meter competition pool and diving well; (vii) renovation of the existing natatorium including replacement of filtration equipment, replacement of heating/ cooling and humidity control equipment and replacement of translucent panels; (viii) facility improvements at Carmel Middle School including north parking lot reconfiguration and renovation of the running track surface; (ix) facility improvements at Clay Middle School including renovation of the running track surface; (x) facility improvements at Forest Dale Elementary School including replacement of the main lobby skylight; (xi) facility improvements at Towne Meadow Elementary School including installation of rubber safety surface playgrounds; (xii) facility improvements at Carmel Life and Learning Center including replacement of heating, cooling and ventilation systems; (xiii) facility improvements at the West Side Transportation garage including replacement of finishes and update of Siemens temperature controls management system; and (xiv) all projects related to any of the projects described in any of clauses (i) through and including (xiii) (clauses (i) through and including (xiv) collectively, the “2021-2023 Facility Project”). Furthermore, the citizens of the School Corporation are hereby notified that the Board proposes to issue general obligation bonds of the School Corporation in one or more series or issues, in an original aggregate principal amount not to exceed Twenty Million One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($20,100,000), to be designated as the “Carmel Clay Schools, Hamilton County, Indiana, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021” (the “2021 General Obligation Bonds”), for the purpose of procuring funds to pay for a portion of the costs of the 2021-2023 Facility Project and to pay for all or a portion of the costs associated therewith, including, but not limited to, the expenses in connection with or on account of the issuance of the 2021 General Obligation Bonds therefor. The 2021 General Obligation Bonds shall have a final maturity date of no later than January 15, 2032, and bear interest at a maximum rate or rates not to exceed five percent (5.0%) per annum, the exact rate or rates to be determined by bidding. Notice is hereby given that the Board will, on January 25, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. (local time), at the School Corporation’s Educational Services Center, located at 5201 East Main Street, Carmel, Indiana, conduct a public hearing regarding the matter of appropriating the proceeds of the 2021 General Obligation Bonds, including any premium and investment earnings thereon in an amount not to exceed $24,100,000. All interested parties are entitled and encouraged to attend to present their testimony and ask any questions relative to the 2021-2023 Facility Project or the 2021 General Obligation Bonds. Subsequent to the public hearing, the Board expects to consider adoption of a resolution regarding the appropriating of the proceeds of the 2021 General Obligation Bonds and the investment earnings thereon for the purposes described herein. Dated this 12th day of January, 2021. CARMEL CLAY SCHOOLS, HAMILTON COUNTY, INDIANA
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