The Carmel City Council meeting on August 1st, 2016, led by the council president, discussed various items including the new setup in council chambers, a three-minute time limit for blue card presentations, and a new timing system. Chaplain George Davis from the Carmel Police Department gave the invocation. The council recognized Jack Badger for his 50-year support of Carmel. The minutes from July 18th, 2016, were approved unanimously. Council members highlighted upcoming events like National Night Out and cultural booths at the Carmel Farmers Market. The council discussed the employee picnic and the financial health of the Carmel Library. Ordinance Z-613-16 and D-2304-16 remained in committee, while resolution CC-0718-16-01 regarding property transfer to the CRC was approved unanimously. Ordinance D-2305-16, a waterworks bond refinancing for savings, was introduced and approved unanimously after suspending the rules. Ordinance D-2306-16, concerning speed humps, was amended and approved unanimously.