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Home My WebLink AboutJune 15, 2020 City Council Minutes COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA June 15,2020 Regular Meeting Minutes The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met for the Regular Meeting via teleconferencing on June 15,2020. Council President Owen along with City Clerk Gill called the virtual meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Council President Owen requested Councilperson Ellis to lead us in a prayer. ROLL CALL: The roll call was conducted by City Clerk Lisa Gill and those present were Council President Matt Owen, Councilperson Donnie Croft;those members teleconferencing(Covid-19)were Councilperson Dustin White, Councilperson Bill Burns, Councilperson Joe Paris, Council Vice President Scottie Maples, Councilperson Steve Webb,Councilperson Scott Hawkins,and Councilperson Ron Ellis—all 9 members present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Council Vice President Maples made a motion to approve the Minutes of June 1, 2020 of the Regular Meeting, seconded by Councilperson Croft; roll call vote: Councilperson White-yes Councilperson Burns-yes Councilperson Paris—yes Council Vice President Maples-yes Councilperson Croft-yes Councilperson Webb-yes Council President Owen-yes Councilperson Hawkins—yes Councilperson Ellis—yes Motion passes 9-0 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA: Council Vice President Maples made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Councilperson Burns; roll call vote: Councilperson White-yes Councilperson Burns—yes Councilperson Paris-yes Council Vice President Maples-yes Councilperson Croft-yes Councilperson Webb-yes Council President Owen-yes Councilperson Hawkins—yes Councilperson Ellis—yes Motion passes 9-0 CLAIMS TO APPROVE: Civil City$409,497.07—Ms. Heather Metcalf City Controller indicated claims submitted in the amount of $490,497.07 (error on agenda only). Motion made by Councilperson Croft to approve the claims for $490,497.07, seconded by Councilperson Burns; roll call vote: Councilperson White-yes Page 1 of 4 3 2. Kenny Kavanaugh Chief of Police-Axon Body Worn Cameras Assistant Chief McVoy presented on behalf of Chief Kavanaugh—address the Council regarding implementation of the body camera program. The program was originally started in 2015 with trial and error phases with two different companies, one of which was bought out by Axon. We are ready to purchase new equipment for the department. Meetings with all Councilpersons separately have taken place. Council President Owen—we are looking for funding for the remainder of this year and how to implement and be better suited for the department to come back with a request for additional funding for the first full year. Council Vice President Maples—originally we talked about money could come out of LOIT, I reviewed with Ms. Metcalf and we may be able to use Cum-Capital Improvements for the first round and next year because it has to be used for tech services. Council President Owen—radio upgrade payment ends in 2021 opening up funds for cameras. We reviewed shortening the financing because we do not like to expend past our term but I would like the Council to consider a 5 year financing plan for the safety of our community. Council Vice President Maples—I agree because this plan will allow for two upgrades. Assistant Chief McVoy—those upgrades are at year 2.5 and 5 with total replacement of 75 new cameras in the agreement. Councilperson Hawkins—I would normally be one who would vote down a commitment beyond our term but this is very prudent so I am in for the 5 year agreement from the Cum-Cap Fund. 3. Les Merkley Corporate Counsel 2020-R-7 Bond Inducement Resolution for Vivera Senior Living of Jeffersonville Mr. Merkley—this comes from Economic Development Commission,State Statue allows for issue of bonds for private developers for tax benefits with no obligation to the City, does not count against debt limit. Since we do have the Economic Development Commission they are allowed to do this,otherwise they would have to go thru the Indiana Economic Development Commission. This will be located on Hamburg Pike and has received all required zoning approvals. Mr. Matthew Carr with Frost Brown Todd LLC,colleague Mr. Beau Zoeller serving as counsel and Jacob Brown with Marian Group developer of Louisville in attendance. Mr.Carr-this project is an assisted living housing property for high demand low to moderate income residents;4 story with a mix of 130 one bedroom and studio units. Indiana Medicaid waiver available to all residents. Marion Development Group of Louisville has a similar project in Columbus Indiana under construction also received bonds. This is a$31 million investment. Market studies show a demand of 188 in the area for seniors 62 and older who cannot live independently; our target age will be 75 and older. Services provided: 3 meals per day,transportation,and laundry all inclusive. Same pay for independent pay or Medicaid. Potential residents that do not qualify but want to live here, pay until assets are exhausted. State and local agencies support 50%of cost has to be bonds; 15 years initial tax credit compliance and 15 years extended low-income housing commitment means this project will be committed for 30 years. Management will be provided by the Weber Group of New Albany who will work toward providing as many opportunities to local contractors as possible. Providing 300 jobs to the area during construction and 40-50 permanent full time jobs for staffing the facility with approximately$2 million of annual payroll. Councilperson Croft— expected completion date? Mr. Carr—start approximately early fall (Oct 1)with completion January/February of 2022. Council Vice President Maples made the motion to approve the Resolution, seconded by Councilperson Burns; roll call vote: Councilperson White-yes Councilperson Burns—yes Councilperson Paris-yes Council Vice President Maples-yes Councilperson Croft-yes Councilperson Webb-yes Council President Owen-yes Councilperson Hawkins—yes Councilperson Ellis—yes Motion passes 9-0 Page 3 of 4 4. Heather Metcalf City Controller 2020-OR-29 Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds within the Same Department Council President Owen indicated this transfer is out of purchase equipment into lease fund for leasing garbage truck-$53,200. Council Vice President Maples made the motion to approve the Ordinance on the first and second reading,seconded by Councilperson Croft; roll call vote: Councilperson White-yes Councilperson Burns—yes Councilperson Paris—yes Council Vice President Maples-yes Councilperson Croft-yes Councilperson Webb-yes Council President Owen-yes Councilperson Hawkins—yes Councilperson Ellis—yes Motion passes 9-0 ATTORNEY COMMENT: Corporate Counsel Les Merkley—no comment Council Attorney Larry Wilder—emphasized the important of body cameras,great for many reasons. My wife and I had the experience of witnessing two young officers after an accident in our neighborhood recently and they were very professional. COUNCIL COMMENTS: • Councilperson White—no comment • Councilperson Burns—inquired if Zoom meetings will continue? Mr. Merkley—they will continue thru July 3 per Governor's Order, my feelings is he may considering allowing virtual meetings longer. Mr.Wilder-the Council needs to consider how to have in person meetings with social distancing. • Councilperson Paris—no comment • Council Vice President Maples—no comment • Councilperson Croft—thanked Mr.Carr and Mr.Zoeller for their informative presentation • Councilperson Webb—thanked JPD for a great presentation of body cameras which I think will help JPD and citizens • Councilperson Hawkins—no comment • Councilperson Ellis—no comment • Council President Owen—thanked the JPD who met with each of us on body cameras,this is something Chief Kavanaugh brought up early in the year because of the buy-out of our current camera provider. We are glad to be getting new and better products for more of our officers and hopefully we can get that rolling at our next meeting. ADJOURNMENT: Council Vice President Maples made the motion to ADJOURN the meeting at 8:08 p.m. APROVED BY: Matt 0 iden t ATTEST: Lisa Gill, Clerk Page 4 of 4