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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary 18, 2022 Council Minutes COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA January 18,2022 Regular Meeting Minutes The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met for the Regular Meeting on January 18, 2022. Council President Owen along with City Clerk Gill called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.The meeting was open to the public in person as well as live streamed via the City Website using Zoom. Council President Owen asked everyone in attendance for a moment of silence in remembrance of David Hosea and Jesse Hyers who recently passed away. INVOCATION: Councilperson Ellis led the Invocation. ROLL CALL: The roll call was conducted by City Clerk Lisa Gill and those present in Council Chambers were Councilperson White,Councilperson Burns,Councilperson Paris,Council Vice President Maples, Councilperson Croft,Councilperson Webb,Councilperson Hawkins,and Council President Owen. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Council Vice President Maples made a motion to approve the Minutes of January 4,2022 of the Regular Meeting,seconded by Councilperson Burns; motion passed,9-0. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA: Vice President Maples made a motion to approve the agenda tabling number 9 under Unfinished Business, seconded by Councilperson Paris; motion passed,9-0. CLAIMS TO APPROVE: Civil.City$780,819.92—Council President Owen stated there is a deduction on page 7 in the amount of $634.50 bringing the Civil City Claims down to$780,185.42. Councilperson Burns made the motion to approve the Civil City Claims,seconded by Councilperson Croft; motion passed,9-0. Parks$269,246.54-Mrs. Metcalf stated there are no changes. Councilperson Burns made the motion to approve the Parks Claims,seconded by Council Vice President Maples; motion passed,9-0. REPORT OF THE CLERK: Clerk Gill had no comment. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 1. Matt Owen-Drainage Board Appointment for District 2—Tabled during Approval of Agenda. 2. Heather Metcalf 2022-OR-1 Public Hearing)Ordinance of Additional Appropriation-Paul Northam along with Olivia Mann gave an update on the quotes for the Aquatic repairs. Mid-America came last week to do the onsite quote,after seeing the intense damage to the tile and other issues,their quote went up to$483,203.00. This quote does not include taking the tile down to the surface. Page 1 of 4 ACS quote is$555,810.00 which does include taking the tile down to the surface. Olivia stated that it would be best to have it done completely instead of having to redo the breaking down of old tile in a matter of 5 years or so. The pool is normally open on Memorial Day; however, neither company is sure that they can get the project done by then due to shortage of supplies. Mid-America is out of Missouri and ACS is local in Louisville, KY which would make it easier if a problem should arise.This does not include the BDG update that needs completed every 5 years. Mr. Northam suggested going with ACS. Councilperson Croft had questions regarding the lighting, landscaping, sealant and picnic tables. He suggested shopping around to get-the best quotes and using local businesses. Council President Owen opened the Public Hearing at 7:16 pm, no members of the community were present to speak on the matter and Clerk Gill confirmed that her office did not receive any comments. Council President Owen closed the Public Hearing. Councilperson Croft made a motion to pass on the Second and Third reading,seconded by Councilperson Paris; motion passed 9-0. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Emily Dippie—2022 Art Plan—Public Arts Administrator Emily Dippie presented the 2022 Art Plan. For details please see Attachment A. 2. Heather Metcalf 2022-OR-2 Ordinance of Additional Appropriation—Mrs. Metcalf advised this appropriation is for the Non-Reverting funds for the following committees:Thunder, Public Arts, Police non-reverting,Sidewalk and Police Support Care and is for cash already in these funds. Councilperson Burns made a motion to approve on the First and Second reading,seconded by Councilperson Paris; motion passed,9-0. 3. Heather Metcalf 2022-OR-3 Ordinance of Additional Appropriation—Mrs. Metcalf advised this appropriation is for the General Fund for Engineering for budget corrections and pay increases for the Aquatic Center. Council Vice President Maples made a motion to approve on the First and Second reading, seconded by Councilperson Croft; motion passed,9-0. 4. Heather Metcalf 2022-OR-4 Ordinance of Additional Appropriation—Mrs. Metcalf stated this appropriation is for the General Fund for the following: Fire, Parks and Motor Vehicle Highway and is for reimbursement from Insurance Company that was received at the end of last year. Councilperson Burns make a motion to approve on the First and Second reading,seconded by Councilperson Webb; motion passed,9-0. 5. Heather Metcalf 2022-OR-5 Ordinance of Additional Appropriation—Mrs. Metcalf advised this appropriation is for the Public Safety fund for a new roof on Fire Station number 2 in the amount of $45,300.00. Insurance will give a reimbursement of$20,000.00, leaving the City to pay$25,000.00. Councilperson Hawkins made a motion to approve on the First and Second reading,seconded by Council Vice President Maples; motion passed,9-0. 6. Heather Metcalf 2022-OR-6-Ordinance of Additional Appropriation—Mrs. Metcalf advised this is for the Fire Department as well however they are requesting that the first request for$14,500 be zeroed out and then the second amount(Improvements)for$87,600 is to cover the cost of two generators for Fire Stations that do not have them. Page 2 of 4 Councilperson White made a motion to amend 2022-OR-6 removing the$14,500 seconded by Councilperson Hawkins; motion passed,9-0. Councilperson White made a motion to approve 2022-OR-6 as amended on the First and Second reading,seconded by Councilperson Paris; motion passed,8-1 with Council President Owen voting against. 7. Heather Metcalf 2022-OR-7 Ordinance of Transfer within the Same Department—Mrs. Metcalf advised the first transfer is for the Performance Increase Pool for Department Heads from the Mayor's budget and the second transfer is for Fire Pension Board to purchase a new Laptop. Councilperson Hawkins made a motion to approve 2022-OR-7 on the First and Second reading, seconded by Councilperson Paris; motion passed,9-0. ATTORNEY COMMENT: Les Merkley—No comment Zach Stewart(present for Larry Wilder)- No comment DEPARTMENT HEAD COMMENT Paul Northam-No comment Mrs. Metcalf—No comment Chief Kavanaugh- No comment Chief Grant-No comment PUBLIC COMMENT: No Comment COUNCIL COMMENTS: • Councilperson White—No comment • Councilperson Burns--Shout out to the Street Department for a job well done. • Councilperson Paris—Thanks to Paul and Olivia for the great job they have done with getting the Aquatic Center repairs in line. • Council Vice President Maples- No comment • Councilperson Croft—He is very thankful for the job that Paul and Olivia are doing with the Aquatic Center. • Councilperson Webb—He would like to get together with the Council and Mayor to discuss the Planning and Zoning that is taking place in Jeffersonville. He has concerns about another 413 Unit Apartment Complex being built,they have approved a lot of apartments in the last few years and he would like to collaborate with the Mayor and other Council members to decide how they want the City to grow. • Councilperson Hawkins—He received a request from Brandon's House Counseling Center to support their Annual Fundraiser for the youth in need by purchasing eight tickets for a table at the Loft on Spring on February 4,2022. The tickets are$75.00 apiece.This is hosted in New Albany but obviously they do not stop at the borders of New Albany, it's all over Southern Indiana. The total would be$600. Councilperson Hawkins made a motion to participate in this event seconded by Councilperson Croft. President Owen advised this would be processed through the Council's budget. Motion passed,9-0. • Councilperson Ellis—No comment Page 3 of 4 • Council President Owen—Council President Owen wanted to remind everyone that this week is Clark County Cares Drug Facts Week,there are several events scheduled and he encouraged everyone to try and make it to some of them. He is also in agreement with Councilperson Webb regarding the big plans coming to Jeffersonville.With most meetings being virtual now, he has asked the Safety Manager Brian Smith to come up with some ideas to keep the public informed and able to give their input while being mindful of the growing Covid positive numbers. ADJOURNMENT: Councilperson Burns made the motion to ADJOURN the meeting at 7:53 p.m. APROVED BY: Matt Owen, Pres' ent A T: Lisa ill,Clerk Page 4 of 4 • • ,i., s x �1. .... ,,L - .;/ 1 '', '''''' ij , , , , . . . _ ... • . ____ . YYki , . . , .: , .,_,•,....,....,. ...„,,,, S , . • .. ... . , ",....,,,,,,,... i T .s. r--,,,, I.''' - .- .1 V . t ' - nd 3 i 1 I A NOSt:13diA3 SruV As ,. 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