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City Welcomes Bazbeaux Pizza to Old Town

 

Bazbeaux Pizza will open a restaurant in Old Town Carmel's Arts &  Design district.  The new restaurant location will be on Main Street in the AMLI building, adjacent to the Monon Trail.  Bazbeaux Pizza has been voted "Best Pizza in Indianapolis" since opening its first location on May 12, 1986 in Broad Ripple.  Their second location, on Massachusetts Avenue, was one of the firBazbeauxst businesses to locate in that area.  Owners, Jeff and Deb Berman believed in the vision for the area, which helped to spur the growth and success of the Mass Ave district.  "The City of Carmel is very excited to welcome Bazbeaux Pizza to Carmel's Arts & Design district.  The restaurant has proven to be an asset to other cultural areas around Indianapolis, and Carmel is fortunate that Bazbeaux has chosen to locate here.  They have enjoyed immense popularity at their other locations, and I am certain that they will realize the same successes here," said Mayor Jim Brainard.   

 
 
  News from the City

Sanitary Sewer Rate Increases to Cover Inflationary Costs 

A nine percent increase on sanitary sewer rates for Carmel Utilities Sanitary Sewer customers has recently been approved by Carmel City Council.  This increase was issued to make up for increasing operational costs, such as insurance, and inflation.  The increase will also help to pay for an $11 million bond issue for the Waste Water Plant for improvements and system expansion.  Prior to the increase, the sanitary sewer rates were lower than the rates in 1982.  Even after the rate changes, the Carmel Utilities Sanitary Sewer rates are still some of the lowest rates in the state.    
 
  Government Issues

City Receives $1.125 Million in Federal Funding

Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard received news earlier this week that President George Bush signed the surface transportation bill.  The bill earmarked $1.125 million for improvements to Old Meridian Street in Carmel.  The $1.125 million will be combined with a previous federal earmark of one million to reconstruct the road, widening it to four lanes between Pennsylvania Street and 136th Street.  Roundabouts will be added to the Old Meridian Street intersections of 131st, Guilford and Pennsylvania.  Bike paths and curbs will also be added to the roadway.  In addition to the $2.125 million in federal highway funds, the City of Carmel has appropriated $5.4 million towards this project for a total of $7.5 million dollars.  Mayor Jim Brainard said that he and his staff have worked for over two years to obtain this earmark in the transportation bill.  "We need to do everything we can as a city to obtain the return of as much of this money to Carmel and Indiana as possible.  Traditionally, Indiana has received only about 88 cents back on every dollar paid into this fund, and we have worked hard to increase that percentage," said Mayor Brainard.  Construction on Old Meridian is expected to start in December, 2005. 
 
  Citizens Making a Difference

Carmel Volunteer, Doug Dolan, Honored on "Unsung Heroes"

Carmel volunteer, Doug Dolan, has been recognized as an "Unsung Hero of Central Indiana" by Fox affiliate Channel 59.  Dolan was nominated for his extensive volunteer work with theDoug Dolan Carmel Fire Department.  Since retiring from his position of custodian at Carmel Schools due to a health condition, he averages about twelve volunteer hours per month, offering help anywhere it is needed.  At the fire station, Dolan gives tours and helps with their safety demonstrations for school-aged children.  He also volunteers for the annual Muscular Dystrophy collection and Hoosier Burn Camp, alongside the firefighters.  In addition to his assistance at the Fire Department, Dolan also volunteers at the Carmel Farmer's Market and Carmel Friends Church.  Dolan can often be found at the fire station, even when he is not volunteering, and he has become a close friend of all the firemen.  A few years ago, he was named "Honorary Fire Chief" in recognition of his efforts at the department. Assistant Fire Chief, Jace Platt said, "He is a firefighter at heart.  He truly cares and wants to help." 
 
  Upcoming Events

 

Carmel Police Department To Host Car Seat Clinic

The Carmel Police Department, in conjunction with Tom Wood Ford will be conducting a car seat clinic on Friday, August 12th from 10 a.m. until noon.  The clinic will be held at Tom Wood Ford at 3130 E. 96th Street Carmel.  The car seat clinic will provide an opportunity to teach parents and caregivers about the proper usCar Seat Clinice of child safety seats and to ensure that the appropriate restraint is being used.  Certified child passenger safety technicians will check each seat for recall status, correct installation and usage.  According to the Carmel Police Department, 9 out of 10 car seats are installed incorrectly, and 80 percent of all restraints are used improperly.  When used appropriately, car seats are 71 percent effective in reducing serious and fatal injury for infants and 45 percent effective for toddles.  Call 571-2720 or 571-2690 and leave a message for ext. 7728 or email request to Ann Gallagher at: AGallagher@carmel.in.gov


 

 

 Events You Might Have Missed

 

Sub Regatta 2005 Held in Carmel
SubRegatta

The 14th Annual Sub Regatta was held Saturday, July 30 and Sunday, July 31 at the City of Carmel Reflecting Pond near 3rd Ave and City Center Drive.  The event, co-sponsored by the SubCommittee and the Indianapolis Admirals, featured model submarines from participants from all over the world.  Participants competed in an obstacle course and other events for which trophies were awarded.  The models vary in size from one foot to ten feet long and cost anywhere from $500 to thousands of dollars.  Survivors of the U.S.S. Indianapolis were also present at the event. 


 

 

 Carmel Citizen Spotlight

 

Jerry Heniser Appointed to the Carmel Redevelopment Commission

Mayor Jim Brainard recently appointed Jerry Heniser to the Carmel Redevelopment Commission (CRC).  The CRC is responsible for overseeing the City's redevelopJerry Heniserment projects.  Due to his vast experience in the field of municipal finance, Heniser is highly qualified to serve on the CRC.  "Jerry brings much knowledge and experience to the Commission.  He is the first board member to live in the city center development area; he understands our vision and brings a fresh perspective to the board," said Mayor Brainard.  Among his accomplishments, Heniser is the founding manager of the Municipal Banking Group for Regions Bank in central Indiana.  He began his banking career 16 years ago with INB National Bank.  Heniser holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Ball State University and a Masters degree in Business Administration from Indiana University.  An active member of the business community, Heniser represents Regions Bank as an association member of the Indiana Association of Cities and Towns.  He is also actively involved in the Association of Indiana Counties, the Indiana League of Municipal Clerk-Treasurer's and the Indiana Association of School Business Officials.  Heniser is a Decatur Township Education Foundation trustee and a former member of the City of Carmel Plan Commission.