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Home My WebLink AboutFEBRUARY 6,2017 COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA February 6, 2017 The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met in regular session in Room 101, 500 Quartermaster Court,Jeffersonville, Indiana at 7:00 pm, on Tuesday, February 6, 2017. Council President Gill along with City Clerk Conlin called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Council Vice President Samuel gave the Invocation and Council President Gill asked those in attendance to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL:The roll call was conducted and those present were: Councilperson White, Councilperson Jahn, Councilperson Maples, President Gill, Council Vice President Samuel, and Councilperson Rodriquez, Councilperson Zastawny, Councilperson Owen and Councilperson Hawkins. MINUTES TO BE APPROVED: Minutes from the Council Regular Proceedings January 17, 2017, Councilperson Jahn made a motion to APPROVE the minutes, seconded by Council Vice-President Samuel, passing on a vote of 8-0-1 with Councilperson Owen abstention APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA: Council President Gill made the request to add to the agenda: 2017-R-2 A Resolution Authorizing the Investment of Public Funds. Councilperson Owen made a motion to APPROVE the addition of 2017-R-2 to the agenda, seconded by Councilperson Jahn PASSING on a vote 9-0. CLAIMS TO BE APPROVED: Heather Metcalf, Controller presented the General Claims List of$921,457.75. Councilperson Owen made the motion to APPROVE, seconded by Councilperson Jahn passing on a vote of 9-0. Heather Metcalf, Controller, presented the Parks Claims List of$ 306,606.00 Councilperson Owen making the statement that the claims list was disseminated by the Parks Authority President Bill Burns to the members of the Authority. Councilperson Owen made the motion to APPROVE, seconded by Councilperson Jahn passing on a vote of 9-0. REPORT OF THE CLERK: None at this time. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 1. Larry Wilder—2017-OR-2 An Ordinance Implementing Procedures for Approving Capital Expenditures Purchases for Remaining Calendar Year of 2017 Until Further Approval by the Council. Councilperson Owen made the motion to APPROVE 3rd and final reading, seconded by Councilperson Maples passing on a vote of 9-0. 1 2. Lisa Gill—Heather Metcalf 2017-OR-3 An Ordinance of Additional Appropriation. Council President Gill opened up the Public Hearing on the Ordinance at 7:06 P.M. closing the Public Hearing at 7:08 P.M. Councilperson Owen made the motion to APPROVE on the 3 d and final reading, seconded by Councilperson Zastawny passing on a vote of 3-0. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Lisa Gill—Wendy Dant-Chesser and Matt Hall with One Southern Indiana Economic Development Program. Ms. Dant-Chesser introduced Matt Hall who reported the past 12 months taken place in Economic Development. Since July 2006 there have been 148 projects announced with 79 of these projects in Jeffersonville, 11,465 new jobs commitments and 8519 in Jeffersonville. New Annual Payroll 413,152,876 with Jeffersonville capturing$34,669,722.00 Capital Investment new taxable capital $1,061,776,846.00 with Jeffersonville capital investment $842, 851,291.00. Mr. Hall spoke in regards to the Return of Investment—New Taxable Capital, New Annual Payroll Generated for the City along with the Current Activity inside and outside of Clark and Floyd Counties. Ms. Dant-Chesser reviewed the 2017 Advocacy Agenda—Career Ready Workforce and Education Initiatives, Infrastructure and Transportation, Business Friendly Tax and Fiscal initiatives, Regional Initiatives, and Civic Engagement. Ms. Dant-Chesser conveyed that House Bill 1286 Regional Development Authorities, Sponsored by Representative Stemler and Co-Authored by Representatives Clere, Davisson and Engleman passed out of the House today and sent to Senate. 2. Lisa Gill—Heather Metcalf—2017-OR-4 Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds within the Same Department. Councilperson Owen made the motion to APPROVE on the 15L and 2'd reading, seconded by Councilperson Jahn passing on a vote of 9-0. 3. Lisa Gill - Heather Metcalf-2017-OR-5 Ordinance of Additional Appropriation. Councilperson Samuel made the motion to APPROVE on 15L and 2,d, seconded by Councilperson Owen passing on a vote of 9-0. 4. Lisa Gill -2017-R-2 A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville Authorizing the Investment of Public Funds Pursuant to IC 5-13-9-5 Attorney Wilder presented authorization to invest public funds for 2 years period of funds. Councilperson Owen made the motion to APPROVE, seconded by Councilperson Jahn passing on a vote of 9-0. REPORT OF THE COUNCIL ATTORNEY None at this time DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS: None at this time PUBLIC COMMENTS: None at this time 2 Council President Gill conveyed the Public Arts Commissions Appointments needed appointed requesting names for nominations. Council Vice-President Samuel place the following names for nominations Paul Northam Melissa Goforth John McCarthy Councilperson Rodriquez placed the following name for nomination Deb Henderson Councilperson Owen placed the following name for nomination Councilperson White Councilperson Zastawny placed the following name for nomination Council Vice-President Samuel Councilperson Rodriquez made the motion to APPROVE Paul Northam, seconded by Councilperson Owen passing on a vote of 9-0. Councilperson Rodriquez made the motion to APPROVE John McCarthy, seconded by Council Vice- President Samuel passing on a vote 9-0. Councilperson White made the motion to APPROVE Councilperson White and Council Vice-President Samuel to be voted on at the same time, seconded by Council Vice-President Samuel. Councilperson Zastawny requested a roll call vote. VOTE 4 YEAS-5 NAYS Motion FAILED. ROLL CALL: YEA NAY WHITE ZASTAW NY JAHN HAWKINS MAPLES GILL OWEN SAMUEL RODRIQUEZ Council Vice-President Samuel made the motion to APPROVE Melissa Goforth, seconded by Councilperson Rodriquez, passing on a vote of 9-0. Councilperson Owen made the motion to APPROVE Councilperson White, seconded by Councilperson Maples. Councilperson Zastawny requested a roll call vote. VOTE 4 YEAS—5 NAYS YEA NAY WHITE ZASTAW NY JAHN HAWKINS MAPLES GILL OWEN SAMUEL RODRIQUEZ Councilperson Rodriquez made the motion to APPROVE Council Vice-President Samuel, seconded by Councilperson Zastawny, passing on a vote of 9-0. Council Vice-President Samuel made the motion to APPROVE Deb Henderson, seconded by Councilperson Rodriquez, passing on a vote of 9-0. Council President Gill stated the Appointments for the Public Arts Commission are: Paul Northam,John McCarthy, Melissa Goforth, Nathan Samuel and Deb Henderson. COUNCIL COMMENTS: (Full coverage of Council Comments can be viewed Jeffersonville, Indiana City Council Facebook Page and Council YouTube Page; starting at 45:30 TO 56:40) 3 Councilperson White stated he and Council Vice-President Samuel had a conversation prior to the meeting regarding working together for the benefit of Jeffersonville. Councilperson Zastawny conveyed a proposal changes in the zoning ordinance will be presented at the February 21, 2017 meeting, and encourages all councilmembers to review and educate themselves on proposed changes. Councilperson Jahn conveyed her thoughts on councilperson expressing interest on appointments to City Boards/Commissions. Councilperson Maples expressed his frustrations of hearing comments of more citizen participation on board and this was not mimic in votes when council introduced language for the Parks Authority to be a citizen's board. Councilperson Hawkins—Nothing at this time Councilperson Owen—Nothing at this time Council Vice-President Samuel apologized to the audience and council members in regards to the conversation that had taken place about the Commission appointments, has not changed his opinion concerning his thoughts expressed during the discussion and looking to positive things for 2017 Public Arts Councilperson Rodriquez asked the question if there was a contract negotiation meeting tomorrow night. He was called to the soccer field today and asked Councilperson Zastawny, Council Attorney Wilder and Parks Authority President Bill Burns if they could meet for a few minutes after the meeting to discuss his findings. Council President Gill stated she stopped the discussion we are adults here and 9 members and cannot stand any disrespect to any council member. The next meeting will be Tuesday February 21, 2017. ADJOURNMENT: Councilperson Owen made the motion to ADJOURN, seconded by Councilperson Samuel. Meeting adjourned at 8:05 P.M. APPROVED BY: � / Lisa G II, President A ST: Vicki Conlin, Clerk 4