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Captain John Moriarty (Carmel Fire Department) said the department is hosting “Firefighters for a Day” camps open to 7- to 12‑year-olds this week, with camps running daily and finishing with a water-ball contest. The department also plans a Safety Day event on Aug. 16 and will host anniversary celebrations marking the fire department’s 125th year.

Moriarty described museum tours and the department’s historical artifacts, including an early hand pump kept at the museum and photographs of past bucket-brigade crews. “I just wanna update you on some of the things going on with the fire department. Firefighters for a day camps going on right now,” he said, and invited residents to arrange weekday tours of the fire-museum exhibits and a related interactive family education area.

Moriarty noted the department’s community outreach table at the meeting and encouraged neighborhood groups, families and school groups to schedule visits. He said the department also engages in community events such as parades and will be grand marshal in this year’s Carmel Fest parade related to the anniversary.

The update included offers to host groups for museum tours and family education sessions and a general request that residents visit the department table at community events for more information.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","CNAN Meeting - June 03, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","A Carmel Fire Department representative described firefighter youth camps, upcoming Safety Day, museum tours and the department’s 125th anniversary celebrations.","taxTitle","Carmel, Hamilton County, Indiana","taxId",3929,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6212703,"Urban Forestry Committee honors College Park Church for landscaping, new species plantings",484,697000,1181000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3683489-f33acda71bceb2a0dc205ea0d8b502ba&start=697&end=1181","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3683489-f33acda71bceb2a0dc205ea0d8b502ba/thumbnail_697000.jpg","/articles/6212703/Carmel/Hamilton-County/Indiana/Urban-Forestry-Committee-honors-College-Park-Church-for-landscaping-new-species-plantings","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6212703-6f8dc7009878c57dedb32b568c05d183/orig.mp4?Expires=1771144862&Signature=RfAmM~TOOWOny1--IyQ5JixAQLQEg2ObWcRRrteg-ZuZhhGvPYrObN1GIfddg3DACE7hIjQJrndgFrHjpSnXdOBHlYoLFsRY~Plh6JtLGYrJtTkiP0qjORPsOpmfB3zfRVaVE70Jbmgvu6CcJl9GMdEfoOt7eTy-yWHxqX0fwaOZki9GF6LUO1xpwDL6TtkqtZtbwhyFbdsxlZoorrt8SDITCrytT8mKO~XocxNQ72C43~a7O~cS7Clbpk0yhuuFb16UY4bvNxfZsSLghgSLusdb9S~-TTsoAywCn1s4ouZkivoZf~3h~J7NN~h7d9pbfkXl1T7Q-8qBLx0IbstPiQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Carmel’s Urban Forestry Committee presented its annual commercial beautification award to College Park Church for preserving mature trees and adding substantial new plantings in a recent portico project, a committee member said.

The committee praised the church for preserving mature canopy and for planting additional trees and landscaping designed to welcome neighbors and support urban tree cover. Committee members said College Park Church planted roughly 75 trees and shrubs for the portico project, including 11 native species, and added another 12 trees in fall 2024, bringing the site to about 60 identified species toward a goal of 100.

An Urban Forestry Committee member, describing the award program, said the seven-member committee evaluates new facilities for tree preservation, landscape quality and use of mature plantings. “In recognition of your outstanding commitment to the environment, the stewardship, and your role in strengthening Carmel's Urban Forest, I'm proud to present this beautification award to you,” the committee member told the church representatives.

A representative of College Park Church thanked the committee, named the design and landscaping partners (Darren Mindham and the Aspen Group) and credited Bill Wittick of Bergen Landscaping for long-term maintenance. The church spokesperson said the portico was developed to create outdoor space that welcomes runners, walkers and neighbors, and described the plantings in more detail: “We were able to plant around 75 trees and bushes including 11 native species new to the Corner Of 96 and town for this project specifically,” he said, and noted the church had documented about 60 unique species on the property.

The committee said Carmel is preparing a canopy analysis to quantify tree cover across the city and emphasized urban forestry’s role in cooling, stormwater interception and community character. The award is part of an annual program that recognizes commercial projects that demonstrate strong tree stewardship and landscaping practices.","Carmel’s Urban Forestry Committee presented a commercial beautification award to College Park Church for preserving mature trees and adding dozens of plantings, including native species, as part of a portico project.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6212708,"Carmel ordinance sets 10% cap and a registration regime for rental dwellings; fines, registration process described",1497,1443000,2940000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3683489-f33acda71bceb2a0dc205ea0d8b502ba&start=1443&end=2940","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3683489-f33acda71bceb2a0dc205ea0d8b502ba/thumbnail_1443000.jpg","/articles/6212708/Carmel/Hamilton-County/Indiana/Carmel-ordinance-sets-10-cap-and-a-registration-regime-for-rental-dwellings-fines-registration-process-described","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6212708-0d1b9eb9c7c67e86cb0bccc7c1de87ab/orig.mp4?Expires=1771144862&Signature=M1e0vOByq6vnrLfOR5NF3qYideiFcUfjG4XyEXmdJdW8woO5MLMpzDrDzhEH9NTo1thVnMuaWgMV9AHuod5p4ol89uwsTTanSBSbEUEiF73uWQ~vZX0wMxwTIgbNwUiP2vDkvGMUHNvsukhXnEeh50wsE~h56JteLn7O77pU27L1wFFfmjs~nAtKgLHGyZ3RmKANU0iadpuc2ZMSV00th0vZA-Lh0kvBjBQA0IknN4Ak2WI5uQMy6TmiBOBG0EJ0ut3-BQMfoKw~96WhhLIWtJNwrgKrCIx3hO~X5YSTYeKnq6KPTqrThC5JojzwR4JSl07ts~fQZFL9duJtEey9wQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Carmel city leaders approved a rental-cap ordinance that restricts the share of rental dwellings in platted neighborhoods and establishes a registration and permitting regime with civil penalties for noncompliance, a city staff member told a neighborhood association meeting.

The ordinance limits rentals to 10% of homes in a platted subdivision with more than 10 homes and requires residential rental property owners to register with the city. The measure allows staff to revoke permits for properties that generate repeated emergency calls or code violations, attendees were told.

A city staff member explained that the ordinance “is now” on the books and staff are building the registration system and outreach. The staff member said the ordinance requires owners of existing rental properties to register; failure to register carries civil penalties. The fines described during the meeting were: $500 for failure to register a residential rental dwelling; an initial $2,500 fine for letting a residence be rented without a permit; and $100 per day for each day the unit remains noncompliant after notice.

Meeting participants from multiple homeowner associations discussed how they sought declaration amendments or caps in their neighborhoods. Cheryl Wessel, representing the Kingswood HOA, described a recent local amendment effort: “I collected the signatures on my own, because I could divide the neighborhood up into sections and could keep track of where I had been,” she said, describing a successful campaign to change her neighborhood’s governing documents to restrict rentals.

Speakers said the ordinance includes enforcement provisions including permit revocation for properties with multiple EMS/fire/police runs and penalties for ongoing violations. The city will develop a public registry and outreach materials; staff said they aim to make implementation transparent and to notify out‑of‑state property owners through the registry process.

Attendees discussed alternatives such as a three‑year owner‑occupancy requirement for eligibility to convert a home to a rental and the difficulty of amending covenants because of high signature thresholds. Several HOA representatives said they had worked with attorneys to draft declaration language and had used door‑to‑door signature drives to secure the required approvals.

City staff said the registration system is being developed now and recommended HOAs watch for official outreach and guidance once staff publish the registration portal.","Speakers described a newly approved Carmel ordinance that caps rentals in platted neighborhoods, establishes a registration and permit program administered by city staff, and sets civil penalties for noncompliance.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6212713,"Duke Energy outlines Smart Saver rebates, vetted contractor referral service for Carmel residents",288,1536000,1824000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3683489-f33acda71bceb2a0dc205ea0d8b502ba&start=1536&end=1824","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3683489-f33acda71bceb2a0dc205ea0d8b502ba/thumbnail_1536000.jpg","/articles/6212713/Carmel/Hamilton-County/Indiana/Duke-Energy-outlines-Smart-Saver-rebates-vetted-contractor-referral-service-for-Carmel-residents","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6212713-d21d06ae3f02d018d5d888484ac6e02a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771144862&Signature=GyobCPeMH-yyrUyLP0DqdCdz8DYhnkKmnoYoOYtGU6f6M92YS7AxB2sqoaK~DY~EmjAwSnbqAc7ut6-Ts3u1~PASe10asTlrL3E3XFvoVWNR~X7JEISzaOjRsS5WJtxbdUcbQxGQ0HAsd1f49CeUZBjC2LvC5COHw505tqoRHrgxWNt93GLeUrthF8qonFjYnodiBPC4hqhEOW0tpP0dZJz~QPymWmdOooHH1MkW75Agq4g9mtX8rifbzUaHlZhTUFGBaee8bft0CQmCYetxoYs30OZcJwqTxytnuNZ4dlN1Vy8YIQzOLRIi3K~BhPk4FJmyPhppFk8Is3XGRJT-5g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Duke Energy representatives described residential rebates for home-efficiency upgrades and a vetted contractor referral service to Carmel-area residents at a neighborhood meeting.

The utility’s Indiana program manager, Chrissy Thompson, said the Smart Saver program offers rebates for efficient HVAC systems, insulation and air sealing, pool pumps and heat-pump water heaters, and that Duke will help connect customers to vetted contractors through FindItDuke.com.

“At Duke Energy, we're building a smarter energy future,” Thompson said. She explained the referral service presents up to four contractor profiles, requires contractors to meet licensing and insurance minimums, and allows customers to see ratings and recent inspection dates. Contractors in the network can submit rebate applications on a customer’s behalf, Thompson said.

Rebate examples discussed at the meeting included incentives ranging from about $200 to $865 for central air and heat-pump equipment; a $250 rebate for attic insulation and air sealing if existing insulation is R‑19 or below and the home improves to R‑30 or greater (and air leakage is reduced at least 5%); a $300 rebate for Energy Star variable-speed pool pumps for in-ground pools; and a $350 rebate for Energy Star heat-pump water heaters with a uniform energy factor (UEF) of 3.3 or greater. Thompson said customers typically receive a prepaid physical or digital Mastercard when a rebate is issued.

Joe Fawcett, a Duke specialist present at the meeting, described contractor vetting and inspection follow-up: contractors must meet insurance and background-check requirements, and Duke conducts inspections and will require contractors to correct work if it fails inspection. Fawcett also said homeowners can submit some rebates directly (pool pumps and heat-pump water heaters) without a contractor.

Attendees asked about solar interconnection, batteries and whole‑house generators; Duke staff said FindItDuke can connect residents with contractors and that battery installation remains an active market issue. Thompson said Duke serves about 1,600,000 customers in the Midwest and urged residents to use the referral and inspection services to reduce risks when hiring contractors.

Duke left printed materials and QR codes for FindItDuke at the meeting and representatives offered follow-up contact information for residents seeking referrals or program details.","Duke Energy representatives described residential rebates for efficiency upgrades and a vetted contractor referral service, FindItDuke, that submits rebates and provides inspections.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6212718,"Indiana law gives HOA homeowners a detailed path to request rooftop solar, attorney says",360,1138000,1498000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3683489-f33acda71bceb2a0dc205ea0d8b502ba&start=1138&end=1498","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3683489-f33acda71bceb2a0dc205ea0d8b502ba/thumbnail_1138000.jpg","/articles/6212718/Carmel/Hamilton-County/Indiana/Indiana-law-gives-HOA-homeowners-a-detailed-path-to-request-rooftop-solar-attorney-says","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6212718-b8e9428fbd7c8fa244e8387589cd63a4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771144862&Signature=a0cY9LAs67~QxViPU4mKWM2MDLo5fkLAypABCxBB5FO4Jsi6h3yk5jyNveSHA384MhGyhwgf2WBvvpO5RLlXLiEtHv6D35WTjx4Fe-~kEzgafTfyqjeInv4JbrnV9EwacHcPCqZDrJa7jFADEtOIQ~monEvkzmqbbN5CavaZ2D8NT-VIOjkZIqbg-9banzt0VleInOI2RD3geBHf9Cyi3CWRwVbaoyXOZWazQ2WCJClZE1CmR-Kbia2~UbL6RBCgOq7lNZ9T8fYuYd6UAbRJjWGg1EwXKLBsNcgKtZ~z5q3KqiS9phGcw2ecO--v4QyPPQDTCWkfLqGJ6eeAKh20cQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","An Indiana law passed in 2022 gives homeowners in associations a defined path to request rooftop solar but does not automatically override association covenants, attorney Kelly Elmore said at a Carmel neighborhood association meeting.

The law matters because it balances homeowners’ interest in solar with associations’ existing rules: it requires owners to submit detailed plans and then gather the same percentage of neighbor approvals needed to amend a community’s governing documents, Elmore said.

Elmore, principal at the law firm PSN Law, told attendees the statute targets association provisions that outright prohibit solar and creates a compliance process rather than an unrestricted right. “The law was originally passed in 2022,” Elmore said. “It does not automatically state that any owner…can come in and place solar panels on their homes. It provides a path that if an owner follows certain steps and is in compliance with the act then the owner may be entitled to put solar panels on their home.”

She described the information an owner must prepare: system plans and specifications, the vendor performing the work, property boundaries, a description of the unit, and color and visibility details. After compiling that packet, the owner must obtain signatures from neighbors at the same approval percentage required for declaration amendments (Elmore noted many associations require 67% or 75%). Elmore said that, in practice, only a small number of owners statewide had completed the full process since the law’s enactment.

Elmore recommended associations consult their association counsel when a solar request arrives to verify the packet and signatures meet statute requirements and to confirm whether governing documents already contain responsive language. She warned that homeowners and boards are frequently tripped up early in the process by incomplete submissions.

For association leaders unsure how the law applies to their governing documents, Elmore advised contacting legal counsel to confirm next steps and compliance checks. “Once that's done, then your association counsel can assist your association with verifying signatures, verifying that in fact the requisite approval was completed,” she said.

The presentation covered only the pathway established in the 2022 statute and did not address unrelated energy programs or utility interconnection rules.

Community members asked clarifying questions following Elmore’s remarks; Elmore offered to share additional materials and directed attendees to consult counsel for neighborhood-specific steps.","An attorney explained the 2022 Indiana law that creates a step-by-step process for homeowners in homeowner associations to seek approval for rooftop solar, emphasizing documentation and high neighbor-approval thresholds.","actionData","errors"]

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