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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 16, 2012 COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA July 16, 2012 The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met in regular session in Room 101, 500 Quartermaster Court, Jeffersonville, Indiana at 7:00 P.M., on Monday July 16, 2012. Council President Edward Zastawny, with Vicki Conlin, City Clerk at the desk, called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Council President Zastawny welcomed all in attendance, asking those present to stand as Councilperson Nathan Samuel gave the invocation. Council President Zastawny then led all those present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The roll call and those present were: Councilperson Smith, Councilperson Payne, Council Vice - President Sellers, Councilperson Gill, Councilperson Glover, Council President Zastawny, Councilperson Owen, Councilperson Samuel, absent Councilperson Julius. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA: Councilperson Smith requested to add to the Agenda under New Business item la) LST 325, 1b) 2011 - OR-70 for discussion. Councilperson Glover made the motion to APPROVE the Agenda with the additional items, seconded by Councilperson Owen, passing on a vote of 8 -0. MINUTES TO BE APPROVED: Councilperson Samuel made the motion to APPROVE the minutes of the Council Regular Proceedings of July 2, 2012, seconded by Councilperson Gill, passing on a vote of 8 -0. CLAIMS TO BE APPROVED: Monica Harmon, City Controller presented the Parks Department Claim List, approved at the Parks Authority Meeting 7/9/12, for $55,926.23. Councilperson Owen made the motion to APPROVE the claims, seconded by Councilperson Gill, passing on a vote of 8 -0. • Controller Harmon presented the Parks Department Claims List for $16,709.31. Councilperson Owen made the motion to APPROVE the claims, seconded by Councilperson Payne, passing on a vote of 8 -0. Controller Harmon presented the General Claims List for $585,138.71 with the addition of $500.00 in the Mayor's Office for Jeff GRC All -star Team. Councilperson Smith stated that in the past the City Council has given $500.00 for the All -star Teams and suggested contributing $500.00 to the Jeff GRC All - start Team bringing the total to $1,000.00. Councilperson Samuel asked the question regarding the claims under L.O.I.T. for Duke Energy for $377.51, Sewage Department $408.20, Vectren Energy Delivery for $150.00 for the Fire Department. Controller Harmon reported during the Council request for Departments to amend the budgets due to Circuit Breaker, the Fire Chief made the amendment to the Fire Department Budget. Councilperson Gill stated that L.O.I.T. not be used to pay the utilities for a department. Ms. Harmon requested the council to approve these claims for payment and she will have to determine a funding source for the utilities. Councilperson Sellers made the motion to APPROVE the Claims of $585,138.71 with the additional $1,000.00 for Jeff GRC out of the Mayor Office and City 1 1 is Council Special Projects for a total of $586,138.71, along with the utilities, seconded by Councilperson Payne, passing on a vote of 8 -0. Controller Harmon presented the T.I.F. claims for $155,220.53, approved by the Redevelopment Commission on July 11, 2012. Councilperson Sellers made the motion to APPROVE the T.I.F. claims, seconded by Councilperson Gill, passing on a vote of 8 -0. F s.: Controller Harmon presented the Debt Service Payments of $460,000.00, approved by the Redevelopment Commission on July 11, 2012. Councilperson Sellers made the motion to APPROVE, seconded by Councilperson Payne, passing on a vote of 8 -0. Controller Harmon presented the Bank of New York Payments for $57,937.50 approved by the Redevelopment Commission on July 11, 2012. Councilperson Gill made the motion to APPROVE, seconded by Councilperson Owen, passing on a vote of 8 -0. MAYOR COMMENT: Mike Moore, Mayor presented to the Council his goal for the city, handed out a list of project cost paid through T.I.F. Funds. Mayor Moore stated that he had sat down with City Engineer, City Controller and City Attorneys, the projects are for the next six years though the T.I.F. without Council Approval. Councilperson Owen asked Mayor Moore to come Parks Authority meeting on August 13 to discuss some of the parks that are on the table. Projects Cost Year Big 4 Station 3 million 2013 Tenth Street 12 million 2015 Veterans /Holmans 12 million 2017 Vissing Park 3.5 million 2012 Marina 1.5 million 2014 Falls Landing Park 2.5 million 2012 Allison Brook Park 150,000 2012 23 Mile Bike & Hike 3 million 2013 -2018 The Preserve 100,000 2013 Chestnut Street Recon. 250,000 2012 CLERK COMMENTS: None at this time. Department Head Report: Andy Crouch, City Engineer presented to the Council the 2012 Sidewalk Project Priorities with the total cost of $220,000.00 and if done in -house the cost would be approximately $200,000.00 Councilperson Owen made the motion for the City Engineer to move forward and to APPROVE $200,000.00 from the Edit Council Capital Fund, seconded by Councilperson Payne, passing on a vote of 8 -0. Priority Sidewalk Project Cost Estimated 1 Maple Street (in front of Maple Elementary $ 90,000.00 2 Howard Ave (Bob Hedge park area) $ 35,000.00 3 8 and Main (ADA Ramp & missing curb) $ 20,000.00 4 Harrison Ave (Spring St to National Ave) $35,000.00 5 Riddle Street (Spring Street to Green /Locus St) $25,000.00 6 Court Ave at Watt ST, south east corner $15,000.00 2 AGENDA ITEMS: } A. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Monica Harmon- 2012 -OR -31 An Ordinance Amending Ordinance 2011- OR -57, Ordinance of Appropriation. n PASS 2 11 -OR -57 on the 3r reading, seconded b Councilperson Owen made the motion to S S d 0 g, by Councilperson Smith, passing on a vote of 8 -0. 2) Nathan Samuel — Public Art Exploratory Committee. Councilperson Samuel presented to the Council the charge, auspices, leadership, membership, member responsibilities, meetings for the Exploratory Committee. The committee shall 1) study the concept and scope of public art. 2) Identify and document the current public art within Jeffersonville. 3) Assess local community support, identify local efforts and /or organizations that enhance public art in Jeffersonville. 4) identify and document suggested locations for additional art opportunities, suggest potential possible types of public art. The Committee shall issue a final report, including recommendations, to the City Council by December 31, 2012 Councilperson Samuel introduced Joyce Ribble, Community Arts Specialist to the Council and public in attendance. Invite Dave Lawrence, President & CEO Arts Council of Indianapolis, lead a workshop to discuss public art and impact upon the community and tourism. Workshop for August 6, 2012 at 6:00 P.M. B. NEW BUSINESS 1) Monica Harmon — 2012 -OR -32 An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within The Same Department. Councilperson Owen made the motion to PASS 2012 -OR -32 on the 1 and 2 reading, seconded by Councilperson Gill, passing on a vote of 8 -0. la) Councilperson Mike Smith, LST 325 — Councilperson Smith updated the Council and public on the LST 325. The LST 325 Committee is looking into a feasibility study with the Tourism Bureau appropriating $10,000, UEZ appropriating $10,000, and the City Council appropriating $10,000 from the Gaming Fund in order to hire a firm to do the study. Councilperson Sellers made the motion to APPROVE $10,000 from the Gaming fund for feasibility study for the LST 325, seconded by Councilperson Smith, passing on a vote of 8 -0. 1b) Councilperson Mike Smith, 2011 -OR -70 Transient Merchants and Door -to -Door Solicitation. Councilperson Smith stated that he has spoken with City Clerk Vicki Conlin earlier in the day regarding 2011 -OR -70 and possible changes for amending this ordinance. Council President Zastawny requested the City Clerk, Corporate Counsel and City Council Attorney work together and present the amendments at the next council meeting. C: REPORTS AND PUBLIC COMMENT 1) PUBLIC COMMENT: None at this time. 2) COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilperson Smith — None at this time. Councilperson Payne — None at this time. Council Vice - President Sellers — None at this time. 3 } r ff Councilperson Gill — None at this time. Councilperson Glover - None at this time. Councilperson Owen — Thanked Mr. Lynch for being here and his presences of the meetings. Thanked Mr. Hanna for taping tonight's meeting and spoke with the Communication Director Ms. Farris today and Mr. Owen will be giving her a copy of the tonight's meeting tomorrow to upload unto the City's Website for public viewing and will upload on Tuesday every other week. Councilperson Samuel — Finance Committee meeting on July 23, 2012 at 10:00 A.M. will be published. The purpose of the meeting is to go over current appropriations and fund reports this meeting is open to the public. Council will be starting budget talks soon. On September 19, 2012 at 6:00 P.M., Clarksville Town Hall. City Council will be hosting a joint meeting with the Town of Clarksville Board to discuss the homeless issue throughout the communities. New Albany City Council has been approached to co -host and waiting word back on their interest. School is about to start and asked if the Jeff Police Department could direct traffic when the high school lets out around 2:30 P.M. Councilperson Zastawny— Executive Session Monday July 23, 2012 at 6:00 P.M. to discuss contract negotiations. Past weekend Kids 140 Triathlon , the children really enjoyed and Sara Schutz did a fantastic job with the Triathlon. Buckheads Triathlon held on Sunday with over 200 participants from multiple states, which is a great turn out for the community. ADJOURNMENT: Councilperson Owen made the motion to ADJOURN, seconded by Councilperson Glover. Meeting adjourned at 8:16 P.M. AP 4 6VVED 1 � . /1_ L Edward Zastawny, ' ouncil Presi • ent A ESTED BY• Vicki Conlin, City Clerk 4 'r.