Stories tagged with "jim brainard"

Don't let curtain fall on the arts by indystar

The impending loss of one of Indianapolis’ longtime cultural institutions once again underscores questions of just how committed this city and the Ballard administration are... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Editorial

Carmel mayor honored for environmental initiatives by Melanie Hayes

Mayor Jim Brainard was recently named the “Elected Official of the Year” by the Hoosier Environmental Council for his initiatives to make Carmel more environmentally... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Carmel

New fireworks restrictions passed by Carmel City Council by Melanie Hayes

Carmel residents can continue to legally set off fireworks on New Year’s Eve and certain other upcoming holidays — but only during specific times. The Carmel City... – Nov 18, 2009 at 1:55 PM in Carmel

Indianapolis-area ceremonies salute veterans by indystar

With choirs, clothing drives and parades, groups throughout the Indianapolis area will be honoring veterans today and Wednesday. The highlight will be the traditional Veterans Day... – Nov 10, 2009 at 12:40 AM in News

Bronze Star winner to speak at Carmel's Veteran's Day event by Melanie Hayes

Veterans will be honored for their sacrifices during the annual Veteran’s Day ceremony in Carmel on Tuesday. The city of Carmel event will begin at noon and will be held at... – Nov 09, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Carmel

Veterans day calendar by indystar

Downtown Indianapolis will have the traditional Veterans Day Parade on Wednesday, but it’s only one of many ways that the area will honor men and women in military service... – Nov 07, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Dealer Services in Carmel nears new tax break by Melanie Hayes

CARMEL — The City Council designated an area an economic revitalization area as the first step in potentially providing a local company with a tax abatement. The approved... – Nov 03, 2009 at 3:13 PM in Carmel

Carmel officials to consider elected leaders salaries by Melanie Hayes

The salaries of Carmel’s elected officials will be on the table during Monday night’s City Council meeting. The proposed salaries are the same as this year’s... – Oct 29, 2009 at 6:38 PM in Carmel

Carmel neighbors planting trees today by Melanie Hayes

CARMEL — October is NeighborWoods month — meant to promote the importance of trees in communities — and the city government is participating in a celebration... – Oct 27, 2009 at 1:04 PM in Carmel

Council votes down move to admonish Brainard, McBride by Melanie Hayes

While a mistake blamed on Mayor Jim Brainard and Carmel’s city engineer has been criticized publicly several times, they’ve avoided an official reprimand from the City... – Oct 22, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Carmel

Carmel mayor, engineer escape reprimand by Melanie Hayes

Mayor Jim Brainard and Carmel’s city engineer avoided an official slap on the wrist Monday night. Councilman Rick Sharp had proposed a resolution to publicly admonish... – Oct 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Carmel

Carmel mayor, engineer avoid slap on the wrist by Melanie Hayes

Mayor Jim Brainard and Carmel’s city engineer avoided an official slap on the wrist Monday night, as had been proposed. Councilman Rick Sharp had proposed a resolution to... – Oct 19, 2009 at 9:42 PM in Carmel

Carmel council likely to vote on 2010 budget tonight by Melanie Hayes

The Carmel City Council will meet tonight to discuss several financial matters, many relating to next year. Members likely will vote on the 2010 budget, which is proposed at $88.9... – Oct 19, 2009 at 5:53 PM in Carmel

Brainard seeks bond to finish Keystone by indystar

Carmel — The final piece of the funding puzzle for Keystone Parkway soon might fall into place. At a Carmel City Council meeting Monday evening, Mayor Jim Brainard will seek... – Oct 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Carmel City Council to reprimand mayor by indystar

Carmel — The Carmel City Council will publicly reprimand Mayor Jim Brainard and the city engineer during Monday night’s council meeting for purchasing land without... – Oct 17, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Brainard seeking $20M for Keystone by Melanie Hayes

Mayor Jim Brainard will be requesting a $33.3 million bond on Monday, with $20.2 million assigned for Keystone Parkway. The Carmel City Council will be presented with the bond... – Oct 16, 2009 at 4:19 PM in Carmel

Brainard faces reprimand over land purchase by Melanie Hayes

The Carmel City Council will publicly reprimand Mayor Jim Brainard and the city engineer during Monday night’s council meeting for purchasing land without their approval. A... – Oct 16, 2009 at 3:26 PM in Carmel

Carmel councilors in nasty spat over drainage woes by Melanie Hayes

CARMEL — The discussions of drainage problems in Carmel and the need to fund improvements has led to accusations among some council members. The council discussed the need to... – Oct 15, 2009 at 11:15 AM in Carmel

Carmel mayor touts city's progress, potential by Melanie Hayes

Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard told an audience of business and civic leaders Wednesday that the city should continue to be aggressive in pursuing new businesses and residents. During... – Oct 15, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Carmel

Brainard to discuss Carmel's outlook during today's speech by Melanie Hayes

Mayor Jim Brainard will be discussing Carmel’s outlook and his plans for the community during his annual State of the City speech today. Brainard will be the keynote speaker... – Oct 13, 2009 at 8:34 PM in Carmel