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Home My WebLink About11-05-2007COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA November 5, 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 November 5, 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 Councilperson Samuel 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 10A, Ordinance of Additional Appropriation and 12A Eagle Steel Bond Ordinance, second by Councilperson Grooms, passing on a vote of 7-0. Mayor Waiz presented the minutes for consideration by the Council. Councilperson Wilson made the motion to approve the minutes of September 10, 2007 (5:30 P.M.) as presented, second by Councilperson Grooms, passing on a vote of 7-0. Councilperson Sellers made the motion to approve the minutes of October 15, 2007 (7:30 P.M.) as presented, second by Council President Fetz, passing on a vote of 7-0. Clerk Treasurer Wilder presented the claim list for consideration by the Council, explaining one additional claim. City Attorney Merkley explained the need for payment of the agreement of $509,000 to the Barrister Group. Redevelopment has paid the City the share of proceeds from the sale of property. This will be deposited in the Law Department Non-Reverting Fund to be paid to the Barrister Group in the amount of $300,000. The remaining $209,000 is to be paid from the Share of Gaming Revenue Fund. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass Resolution No. 2007-R-30, A November 5, 2007 2 Resolution To Advertise For An Additional Appropriation, Second by Councilperson Wilson, passing on a vote of 7-0. Councilperson Perkins then made the motion to approve the claims with the additional as well as the claim for the Barrister Group as presented, second by Councilperson Zastawny, passing on a vote of 7-0. PUBLIC COMMENT: Mr. Mike Moore, a Little League parent appeared before the Council regarding Meijer Field. He has been attempting to locate the agreement between Meijers and the City for funding. He would like to renew this contract, which he believes has expired. Mayor Waiz has talked with Park Superintend Rob Poff regarding locating this agreement. Mr. Moore would like to be included in any negotiations. COUNCIL COMMENT: There were no Council comments. DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS: There were no Department Head reports. AGENDA ITEMS: Mr. Kevin Vissing, 210 Bartholomew, played a music video made by his late son Kyle and two of his friends. Mr. Vissing then presented a slide presentation of the rehabilitation of Kyle Vissing Park. At the conclusion of the program, Mr. Vissing presented a plaque honoring those who made the rehabilitation possible. Following discussion, Councilperson Wilson made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 2007-OR-70, An Ordinance Of Additional Appropriation (EDIT Fund -Street Lights (Nicole Station). Councilperson Wilson made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 2007-OR-70, second by Councilperson Perkins, passing on a vote of 7-0. Councilperson Wilson then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2007-OR-70 on all three readings, second by Councilperson Grooms. Mayor Waiz asked for public comment. No comment being voiced, the motion passed on a vote of 7- 0. Ordinance No. 2007-OR-71, An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 2005-OR- 18 was presented and explained. Mr. Joe Hamm explained and answered questions regarding this draft. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass Ordinance No. November 5, 2007 3 2007-OR-71 on the first reading, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 7-0. Mr. Jim Williamson, Attorney representing New Hope, appeared before the Council explaining the need for approval of a bond issue. Following a discussion regarding bonding limitations, Councilperson Perkins made the motion to refer this to the Economic Development Commission with a favorable recommendation, second by Councilperson Grooms, passing on a vote of 7-0. Mr. Mike Harrington, Attorney representing Eagle Steel, appeared before the Council requesting passage of Resolution No. 2007-R-3, A Resolution Of The Common Council Of The City Of Jeffersonville, Indiana Providing Preliminary Approval Of The Issuance Of Bonds For The Purpose Of Providing Financing Of Certain Economic Development Facilities To Be Owned And Operated By Eagle Steel, Products, Inc. Attorney Harrington explained the type of bond for the proposed Eagle Steel plant expansion. The City of Jeffersonville would have no liability. The bond process was explained. Councilperson Zastawny said this is a State process. Councilperson Samuel made the motion to pass Resolution No. 2007-R-31, second by Councilperson Zastawny. Councilperson Samuel asked if Eagle Steel would be requesting a tax abatement. Councilperson Perkins wants Eagle Steel to understand that a tax abatement is not automatic. Councilperson Samuel said there is a need to collect taxes that are due. Councilperson Perkins asked for a property tax report for the total amount paid for the last 17 years. The motion to pass Resolution No. 2007-R-31 passed on a vote of 7-0. Councilperson Grooms then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2007-OR-72, An Ordinance Authorizing The Issuance Of Not To Exceed $5,200,000 Aggregate Principal Amount Of Variable Rate Demand Economic Development Revenue Bonds, Series 2007 (Eagle Steel Products, Inc. Project), on the first reading, second by Councilperson Wilson, passing on a vote of 7-0. Mr. Jorge Lanz, Engineer with Jacobi Toombs & Lanz, explained Resolution No. 2007-R-32, A Resolution Of Acceptance Of Preliminary Engineer Report Of Long View Sewer Project. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass Resolution No. 2007-R- 32, second by Councilperson Wilson, passing on a vote of 7-0. November 5, 2007 4 City Attorney Merkley explained Ordinance No. 2007-OR-66, An Ordinance Granting Petition To Vacate Portion Of Drainage And Detention Basin Easement. Councilperson Zastawny made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2007-OR-66 on the third reading, second by Councilperson Grooms, passing on a vote of 7-0. Ms. Sharon Marra, Executive Director, Clark County Sold Waste District and Mr. Mike Moore, Clark County Commissions requested passage of Ordinance No. 2007- OR-65, Interlocal Joint Cooperation Agreement Concerning The Implementation Of Curbside Recycling Programs In Cities, Towns, And Designated Areas Of The Clark County Solid Waste Management District. Councilperson Perkins mad the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2007-OR-55 on the second and third readings, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 7-0 Councilperson Grooms presented and explained Resolution No. 2007-R-33, A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Jeffersonville, Indiana In Support Of The Property Tax Relief Act Of 2007, H.R.3726. Councilperson Grooms made the motion to pass Resolution No. 2007-R-33, second by Council President Fetz, passing on a vote of 7-0. Councilperson Grooms next presented and explained Resolution No. 2007-R-34, A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Jeffersonville, Indiana In Support Local Radio Broadcasting. Councilperson Grooms made the motion to pass Resolution No. 2007-R-34, second by Councilperson Perkins, passing on a vote of 7-0 CLERK TREASURER COMMENTS: There were no Clerk Treasurer Comments. COMMITTEE REPORTS, COUNCIL AND MAYOR COMMENTS: Councilperson Grooms wishes all good luck on the election. Councilperson Wilson said get out and vote and good luck. Councilperson Zastawny also said get out and vote. Mayor Waiz wishes all a good evening. November 5, 2007 5 As there was no further business to come before the fz"oyxfc}~, the meeting was adjourned 8:35 P.M. ROBERT L. WAIZ, IVI'AYOR ATTE T: PEGGY W LDER, CLERK AND TREASURER