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Home My WebLink About08-06-2007 . COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA August 6, 2007 The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met in regular session in Room 101, CitY Hall, 500 Quartermaster Court, Jeffersonville, Indiana, at 7:30 P.M. on Monday August 6, 2007. Mayor Rob Waiz, with Clerk Treasurer Peggy Wilder at the desk, called the meeting to order. Also present were City Attorney Les Merkley, and Deputy Clerk Treasurer Barbara Hollis. Mayor Waiz welcomed all in attendance, asking all those present to stand as Street Commissioner Ron Ellis gave the invocation. Mayor Waiz then asked all those present to join him in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. The roll was called and those present were; Councilpersons John Perkins, Ed Zastawny, Keith Fetz, Connie Sellers, Barbara Wilson, Nathan Samuel, and Ron Grooms. Absent: None. Following discussion, Councilperson Perkins made the motion to approve the agenda with the addition of agenda item # 11 A, an Ordinance Creating Agricultural Zoning, second by Councilperson Zastawny, passing on a vote of7-0. Mayor Waiz presented the minutes for consideration by the Council. Councilperson Wilson made the motion to approve the minutes of July 16, 2007 (7:30 P.M.) as presented, second by Councilperson Grooms, passing on a vote of7-0. Clerk Treasurer Wilder presented the claim list for consideration by the Council. Council person Perkins made the motion to approve the claims as presented, second by Councilperson Sellers. Councilperson Samuel made the motion to amend the motion to remove the claim for Burnham & Flowers, second by Councilperson Grooms, failing on a vote of 2-5. Councilpersons Perkins, Zastawny, Fetz, Sellers, and Wilson voted against the amendment. The motion to approve the claims as presented passed on a vote of 5-2. Councilpersons Grooms and Samuel voted against passage. Councilperson Grooms feels the insurance is a professional service that should be handled by the executive branch. August 6, 2007 2 PURCHASE ORDERS TO BE APPROVED: Clerk Treasurer Wilder will present Parks Department purchase orders later this week. PUBLIC COMMENT: Mr. Charlie Milburn, 22 Linden Road spoke against annexation. Mr. Milburn feels the government is tearing the country apart. Government should not worry about what is good for business; government should worry about what is good for people. Ms. Heather White and Ms. Tiffany Martin asked Mayor Waiz why Bev Knight has been removed from her position, asking she be brought back. Mayor Waiz suggests they contact Justin Campbell. He will be happy to talk with Ms. White and Ms. Martin. Mr. R. Summers, Indian Hills, again asked all to reconsider annexation and the Mayor to veto annexation. Mr. James Tolle, 4101 Patricia Drive, stated he is completely against annexation. He does not see what annexation can give him. He hopes all do not run again. AGENDA ITEMS: Councilperson Perkins presented and explained Ordinance No. 2007-0R-43, State Of Indiana Plan Commission Recommendation To Jeffersonville Common Council To Amend Portions Of The Jeffersonville Zoning Ordinance 2000-0R-61. Councilperson Perkins made the motion suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 2007-0R-43, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 7-0. Councilperson Perkins then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2007-0R-43 on all three readings, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Councilpersons Perkins, Zastawny Sellers, Wilson, Grooms, and Sellers. Nays: None. Abstain: Council President Fetz. Councilperson Perkins read aloud amendments to Ordinance No. 2007-0R-I0, An Ordinance Annexing Certain Real Estate Into The City Of Jeffersonville, Indiana. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2007-0R-I0 as amended, on the second and third readings, second by Councilperson Zastawny. Councilperson Grooms considers annexation a merger. The issue is quality of life. It will allow for August 6, 2007 3 growth and improvement. There will be some adjustment to taxes. He referred to the annexation of the Meadows and Veterans Parkway. Annexation will provide better police protection, and fire protection. There will be elected officials from the area. It will allow for upgrading sewer systems for a better public health. He hopes in 10 years all will say it was a wise choice. Reviewing the number of different levels of government representation, Councilperson Grooms said there might be a need for redistricting for a more balanced representation. Ordinance No. 2007-0R-10 as amended, passed on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Councilpersons Samuel, Grooms, Wilson Sellers, Zastawny, and Perkins. Nays: Council President Fetz. Planning and Zoning Director Chester Hicks reviewed the need for passage of Ordinance No. 2007-0R-40, An Ordinance Of Additional Appropriation (Major Moves- Greenway Bank Stabilization). Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2007-0R-40 on the second and third readings, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 7 -0. Mr. Ian Koffler, representing MKM Machine Tool Co., Inc. requested passage of Ordinance No. 2007-0R-44, An Ordinance Authorizing The Entry Into A Lease-Sublease Purchase Agreement In An Aggregate Principal Amount Not To Exceed $5,500,000 With Chase Equipment Leasing Inc. And MKM Machine Tool Co. Inc.; To Finance The Equipping Of An Economic Development Facility Located Within The City Of Jeffersonville, Indiana; Authorizing A Lease-Sublease Purchase Agreement And Tax Exemption Certificate And Tax Regulatory Agreement; And Authorizing Other Actions In Connection With The Transaction. City Attorney Merkley explained the Ordinance. Council President Fetz noted several outstanding fines for false alarms. He would appreciate Mr. Koffler looking into these. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 2007-0R-44, second by Councilperson Zastawny, passing on a vote of 7-0. Councilperson Perkins then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2007-0R-44 on all three readings provide the fines are cleared up, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of7-0. CLERK TREASURER COMMENTS: There were no Clerk Treasurer Comments. . August 6, 2007 4 COMMITTEE REPORTS, COUNCIL AND MAYOR COMMENTS: Councilperson Samuel inquired about the issues with Jefferson Trailer Park, the Quarry, and the Mellwood drainage problems. Councilperson Samuel then asked about the audiovisual equipment for the meeting room. Council person Perkins said it is on order and would be installed in four to five weeks. Attorney Merkley reported the Quarry problems are being addressed. Mayor Wais reported a public meeting was held. Councilperson Perkins questions if the quarry is zoned properly for an asphalt plant. Councilperson Grooms said a Solid Waste meeting is scheduled for August 16. Proposals to continue recycling will be considered. Councilperson Wilson reminded all to come to the Concerts In The Park. Council person Perkins referred to City Council Attorney Greg Fifer. Attorney Fifer introduced Mr. Mike Gillenwater, Attorney representing Oak Park Conservancy. He recommends the Council pursue an interlocal agreement, suggesting a committee be formed for this. Councilperson Perkins noted he has participated in prior annexation. He agrees with Council person Grooms that merger would be a better word. Due diligence has been done on this annexation. Annexation is like childbirth; painful with great rewards. Councilperson Perkins thanks Phil McCauley for all his work. Councilperson Zastawny asked Mayor Waiz for the status of Duffy's Landing. Mayor Waiz referred to Park Superintendent Rob Poff. Superintendent Poff said he is waiting for the final permit. The current docks should be demolished in two weeks. It will take four to six weeks for the new docks. Councilperson Zastawny said the impact of annexation couldn't be overstated. He is comfortable with the process, the community presentation, and the numbers have been diligent. This annexation could decide the future of Jeffersonville. Mayor Waiz requests lower admissions to the Aquatic Center due to the heat wave. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to lower the admission to the Aquatic Center to $1.00 for all thru Sunday (August 12), second by Councilperson Wilson, passing on a vote of 7-0. Mayor Waiz said the Ken Ellis Center would be open for relief from the heat. Councilperson Perkins suggests cold drinks be made available. Mayor Waiz promoted the Riverstage performance of Footloose. August 6, 2007 adjourned 8:30 P.M. 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