Fishers City Council SW
David Giffel
April 2022
Announcements
I hope everyone had a great holiday weekend.

Utilities - The utilities start projects in neighborhoods but don't finish what they start. Since taking office in November, I've had four complaints. The worst is Covington Estates' front entrance. I'm communicating with the Mayor's office about poor workmanship by Utility contractors in our area. Our mayor has personally contacted one utility to express our concerns, and I hope this improves.

You can help Fishers with any complaint by opening a ticket at this site: Fishers Connect | Fishers, IN - Official Website. If you don't see an area for your issue, use the General Comments Section.

A new luxury hotel will start construction and is located off the Nickle plate trail as you walk south under 116th in the background. The Nickle Plate trail will officially open on May 13th.
Election: The primary election will be Tuesday, May 3rd.

Information from the City on a variety of topics. Link
Fishers City Council Meeting Agenda
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MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY SUBMIT COMMENTS BEFORE 12PM ON MONDAY, April 18, 2022 BY
 
Please email or text me with any input.
BOARD/COMMISSION: City Council Meeting DATE: 4/18/2022
DIRECTIONS: Fishers City Hall
 
WORK SESSION, 6:30pm, City Hall Auditorium
The city is going to demolish the current municipal building due to high repair costs (the building is sinking) and replace it. The working session will explain the new design and other details.
City of Fishers Arts & Municipal Complex
 
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING, 7:00 p.m., City Hall Auditorium
1.     Meeting Called to Order with the Pledge of Allegiance
2.     Announcements:
3.     Proclamations:
4.     Presentations:
a.     Service Awards - Tammy King (20 years)
b.     Mayors Youth Academy
 
5.      Council Committee Reports
a.     Finance Committee Report - REPORT
6.     Department Reports
a.     Health Department Report - REPORT
 
7.      Consent Agenda:
a.     Request to approve the previous meeting minutes from the March 21, 2022 City Council meeting.
b.     R041822 - A Resolution of the Common Council Authorizing the City Controller to Transfer Certain Funds: Council Action Form I Exhibit A I Resolution

REGULAR AGENDA
Budget/Financial
Item 8 is to renew a property tax already in place for pay 2023. It is needed for services. If you have any questions you can visit this page: CCD-Frequently-Asked-Questions (fishers.in.us)
8.     R041822A - A Resolution Re-establishing the Cumulative Capital Development Fund Pursuant to Ind. Code 36-9- 15.5: Public Hearing - Council Action Form I Exhibit A I Exhibit B I Resolution
 
Government/Miscellaneous
Items 9 and 10 will approve membership into a new entity to have board members appointed by Mayors or County Commissioners in the Indianapolis Region to strategically fund initiatives and will serve as the single point of content for economic development efforts in the region. It is my understanding this Authority does not have taxing powers and will use grants funds from the Federal, State, and private organizations. The agenda calls for a 1-2-3 approval. I've only been aware of this for 5 days. I need more time to conduct proper due diligence.

9.     041822 - An Ordinance Authorizing the City of Fishers to Become a Member of the Central Indiana Regional Development Authority Pursuant to Ind. Code 36-7.7 et. Seq. - 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Reading: Council Action Form I Ordinance
10.      R041822B - A Resolution Adopting a Preliminary Strategic Economic Development Plan for the Central Indiana Regional Development Authority Pursuant to Ind. Code 36-7.7 et. seq.: Council Action Form I Resolution

The following business items are to approve a significantly sizeable new housing development east of Saxony. The planning committee approved this development and only in front of the City Council because it's a PUD. A PUD approval is outside current zoning.
11.     R041822C - Request to approve a resolution adopting the Fiscal Plan for the Abbott Commons annexation, Case #ANX-22-1: Council Action Form I Fiscal Plan I Resolution
12.      032122A - Request to approve a voluntary annexation of 79.433 acres, known as Abbott Commons. Subject site is generally located Northeast of Prairie Baptist and 136th, with a common address of 15106 E 136th St. Case
#ANX-22-1. - Final Reading: Council Action Form I Ordinance
13.     032122B - Consideration of a rezone of 98.14 acres from R2 to PUDR for a new residential subdivision to be called Abbott Commons. Subject site is generally located Northeast of Prairie Baptist and 136th, with a common address of 15106 E 136th St. Case #RZ-22-1 - Final Reading: Council Action Form I Staff Report I Traffic Memo I Petitioners Packet

A new private school is to be located on a property requiring new zoning.
14.      R041822D - Consideration of a Change of Tenant for a Large-Scale Tenant Space to allow for a private school use at 13095 Publishers Drive (43,000 square foot structure), formally a publishing company, for Mission Christian Academy. Case #CUP-22-1: Council Action Form I Exhibit A I Exhibit B I Staff Report I Petitioner’s Packet I Resolution

Items 15-18: Anytime a private home wants to be annexed is good for Fishers.
15.     041822A - Request to approve a voluntary annexation of 7.06 acres, known as the Burns property. Subject site is generally located north of Southeastern Parkway, with the common address of 15348 Southeastern Parkway Fishers, Indiana 46037. Case ANX-22-3 - 1st Reading, Public Hearing: Council Action Form I Ordinance
16.     041822B - Request to approve a voluntary annexation of 4.99 acres known as the Whitcraft Estates property. Subject site is generally located east of Hoosier Road, with a common address of 12354 Hoosier Road Fishers, Indiana 46037. Case ANX-22-4 - 1st Reading, Public Hearing: Council Action Form I Ordinance
17.     041822C - Request to approve a voluntary annexation of 1.25 acres, known as the Hurst Property. Subject site is generally located south of 106th St and east of Mollenkopf Rd, with a common address of 10450 Mollenkopf Rd. Case ANX-22-5 - 1st Reading, Public Hearing: Council Action Form I Ordinance
18.      041822D - Request to approve a voluntary annexation of one (1) lot known as the McMullan Property. Subject site has a common address of 12825 Lantern Road, consisting of 4.15 Acres. Case ANX-22-2 - 1st Reading, Public Hearing: Council Action Form I Ordinance

Agenda item 19 is to clean up old ordinance language.
19.     041822E - Consideration of a Text Amendment to various sections of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). Case TA-22-1. - 1st Reading: Council Action Form I Ordinance
 
REGULAR ITEMS
20.         Any other Unfinished / New Business
21.        Community Comment
22.         Meeting Adjournment

Ongoing Issues and Concerns
Nickel Plate Trail
A few neighbors back up to the Nickle Plate Trail and have privacy concerns. In the coming weeks. Fishers Council approved a change in the PUD to allow more latitude for privacy for these parcels. We are also looking at connecting behind a couple of houses on Berkley Grove's land.

5G Tower Update
Permits for the 5G towers have been delayed until January 11th to review some legal questions. I'm not supporting any unwanted and unsightly tower in front of a family home. If you don't attend the meeting, the Mayor and the public works department will decide for you. Please read my blog. Link

Fisher Housing Study - Link
Resources
Fishers Property Issue & Complaints - (Please let me know if you need assistance)

Safety Net Assistance?
Have you lost hope and are in dire financial need? Contact the Delaware Township and meet with a caseworker. Link

Volunteer Opportunities:
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