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Home My WebLink AboutMarch 7, 2022 Council Minutes COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA March 7,2022 Regular Meeting Minutes The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met for the Regular Meeting on March 7,2022. Council President Owen along'with City Clerk Gill called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.The meeting was open to the public in person as well as live streamed via the City Website using Zoom. 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 made a motion to approve the Minutes of February 22, 2022 of the Regular Meeting, seconded by Councilperson Ellis; motion passed 9-0 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA: Council Vice President Maples made a motion to remove item number 16 from the agenda. Council President Owen advised they had received a letter from Jason Copperwaite with Primavera &Associates submitted a letter to the Council requesting to withdraw.their request to rezone. City Attorney Les Merkley stated that if you amend the agenda to remove this item,then the Planning Commission's decision would stand,which is an unfavorable recommendation. The rezoning would be considereddenied, no further action would be necessary by the Council. Councilperson Hawkins seconded the motion; motion passed 9- 0. Council President Owen stated he would submit the letter to Clerk Gill so it can be submitted and attached for the record (see attachment). CLAIMS TO APPROVE:. Civil City$1,826,587.60—Mrs. Metcalf stated there are no changes. Councilperson Croft made the motion to approve the Civil City Claims,seconded by Councilperson Burns; motion passed,9-0. Parks$679,603.44 -Mrs. Metcalf stated there are no changes. Councilperson Burns made the motion to approve the Parks Claims, seconded by Councilperson Croft; motion passed,9-0. REPORT OF THE CLERK: Clerk Gill stated she sent out an email with the Governor's Executive order 22-9,the rescission of the Covid- 19 public health. They now back under the policy of 2021-R-10 which she emailed as well. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 1. Heather Metcalf(PUBLIC HEARING)2022-OR-13 Ordinance of Additional Appropriation- Page 1 of 5 Mrs. Metcalf stated there are no changes, however,the UEZ has not held a meeting at this time. Council President Owen opened the Public Hearing at 7:07 pm, no members of the community were present in Council Chambers to speak for or against the matter and Council President Owen closed the public hearing. Vice President Maples made a motion to pass on the second reading,seconded by Councilperson Webb; motion passed 8-1 with Council President Owen voting no. 2. Heather Metcalf(PUBLIC HEARING)2022=OR-14 Ordinance of Additional Appropriation Mrs. Metcalf stated there are no changes.Council President Owen opened the Public Hearing at 7:07 pm, no members of the community were present in Council Chambers to speak for or against the matter and Council President Owen closed the public hearing. Councilperson Burns made a motion to pass on the Third and final reading,seconded by Councilperson Paris; motion passed, 9-0. 3. Heather Metcalf 2022-OR-15 Ordinance of Transfer of Funds within the Same Department Mrs. Metcalf stated there are no changes. Council Vice President Maples made a motion to pass on the third and final reading seconded by Councilperson Burns; motion passed,9-0. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Les Merkley 2022-R-1 Resolution Amending the Declaratory Resolution of the Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission to Expand the Inner City Road Economic Development Area Mr. Merkley advised this is a Resolution that would enlarge a portion of the Inner City Road Economic Development Area and bring in two parcels that had been inadvertently omitted. They are currently zoned as a Commercial property and are right off of 1265. This process began last year with the Redevelopment Commission by adopting a Resolution,then Planning Commission this past meeting. The Planning Commission granted an order approving the expansion. If Council approves this by Resolution, it will go back to Redevelopment for Public Hearing and final vote to expand the TIF. Councilperson Hawkins made a motion to pass,seconded by Councilperson Burns; motion passed, 9-0. 2. Shawn Dade 2022-OR-16 Hearing on Zoning Change Request for Property Located on the 100 Block of East High Street C1 (Commercial: Medium-Scale)to R4(Single Family Residential-Old City) Mr. Dade stated this Ordinance comes with a unanimous favorable recommendation. The applicant is wanting to construct 12 single family homes that will be between 1,800 and 2,400 square feet. Millennium Builders is the contractor. Councilperson Paris and Councilperson Croft stated they have seen their work and they do a great job.Council President Owen opened the Public Hearing at 7:12 pm. No members of the community were present to speak for or against the matter and Clerk Gill advised no comments were submitted to the Clerk's office on this matter. Council President Owen closed the Public Hearing. Councilperson Hawkins made a motion to pass,seconded by Councilperson Croft; motion passed, 9-0. 3. Shawn Dade 2022-OR-17 Hearing on Zoning Change Request for Property Located on the 3000 Block of Coopers Lane R1(Single-Family Residential-Large Lot)to R3(Single-Family Residential- Small Lot) Page 2 of 5 This is actually for Numbers 14 and 15. These two parcels are going to be the same project,totaling 72 Lots. The first item is thirty seven acres. They are requesting that both be rezoned from R1 to R3,single family dwelling owner occupied. About ninety percent will stay as R1.This came with a unanimous favorable recommendation by the Planning Commission,and they did not have anyone to speak against it. It does meet the Comprehensive Plan. Council President Owen opened the Public Hearing at 7:15 pm, no members of the community were present in Council Chambers to speak for or against the issue. Council President Owen closed the Public Hearing. Council Vice President Maples made a motion to pass,seconded by Councilperson Webb; motion passed,9-0. 4. Shawn Dade 2022-OR-18 Hearing on Zoning Change Request for Property Located on the 3000 Block of Charlestown-Jeff Pike R1(Single-Family Residential-Large Lot)to R3(Single-Family Residential-Small Lot) This is the second parcel and is 35 Acres being developed by Cristiani to be rezoned from R1 to M3. Council President Owen opened the Public Hearing opened at 7:16 pm and no members of the community were present in Council Chambers to speak for or against the issue.Council President Owen closed the Public Hearing. Council Vice President Maples made a motion to pass,seconded by Councilperson Croft; motion passed, 9-0. 5. Shawn Dade 2022-OR- Hearing on Zoning Change Request Located on the 3300 Block of Middle Road R1(Single Family Residential-Large Lot)to M3(Multi-Family Residential-Large Scale) This item was removed during the approval of the Agenda. 6. Heather Metcalf 2022-OR-19 Ordinance of Additional Appropriation Mrs. Metcalf advised this appropriation is for the Police Department. Chief Kavanaugh said he and Major Lynch were here to discuss the Flock Safety System. This is a camera system that is an automatic license plate reader that is being utilized to support public safety. This camera system is linked up with the NCIC and Idex computers to identify vehicles related to criminal activity. The. company gave a proposal in March of 2021 was$170,000.00. JPD ultimately had to walk away from that proposal because it was not cost effective. In 2022 a representative from the company reached out again and has been working with other local law enforcement agencies. The proposal has decreased to$75,000.00 for 30 cameras. Major Lynch stated that this has been a long time in the works and this is the most efficient system that they have seen. There are sixty communities within the state that are using this system. The fact that this system is integrated means it will work with the JPD computer system,software and cameras and they will additionally be able to work in conjunction with the other communities. This is not a real time video surveillance system, this will capture license plates of people who have committed crimes and assist in criminal investigations along with Amber and Silver Alerts and will notify JPD immediately. There are several power sources for the cameras including solar panels and they use web based cell phone technology. The Flock system already has permissions from INDOT to utilize their signs and poles. There is no additional charge for maintenance,any repairs for the safety system are included in the cost. Chief Kavanaugh stated they worked with City Engineer Mr.Crouch in regards to placement of these cameras. There are three things that he would like the Council to take away from the discussion;this system will help with investigations when JPD does not have a starting point,the system works 24/7,365 days a year to support public safety, and this technology takes the randomization out of policing by using data and technology. Chief Kavanaugh advised this is a 2 year contract and they will need the cost appropriated in their 2022 budget if approved. Attorney Larry Wilder what the retention time frame for information the cameras record is, his concern is if Page 3 of 5 the public starts requesting the information and who will be responsible for responding to those. request. Chief Kavanaugh stated about 30 days however after discussion it was determined it would not be an issued due to the cameras identifying the license plate and not recording data: The only information that the will used is for,criminal purposes. (Software handout attached). Councilperson Hawkins made a motion to approve on the First and Second Reading, seconded by Councilperson Croft; motion passed, 8-0-1 with Council Vice President Maples abstaining. 7. Heather Metcalf 2022-R-2 Resolution Authorizing the Investment of Public Funds Pursuant to IC 5-13-9-5 Mrs. Metcalf stated there are no changes,this is completed annually and has been the same for years. Vice President Maples made a motion to approve,seconded by Councilperson Hawkins; motion passed,9-0. 8. Heather Metcalf 2021 Annual Report,Encumbrances,Top 20 Salaries,and Vendor List Mrs. Metcalf presented the report to the Council and requested that they be accepted. Councilperson Hawkins made a motion to accept the report,seconded by Councilperson Ellis; motion passed, 9-0. ATTORNEY COMMENTS: Larry Wilder-The Flock System will be a great addition to the City of Jeffersonville and his questions were merely aimed at what obligation the system would put upon the City of Jeffersonville. Les Merkley-No Comment DEPARTMENT HEADS: Chief Kavanaugh-No Comment Heather Metcalf-No Comment PUBLIC COMMENT: 1. Robert Peppers 816 Iris Ct,Jeffersonville,IN 47130 Mr. Peppers stated he is here to discuss the buzzards. They understand that the buzzards are protected and don't want to kill them they would just like something done to detour them from their trees. You can hire the wildlife people to come out,they will make loud noises, let off balloons,that only works temporarily.They would like the City to help with the issue along with the Health Department, because they are a health hazard. Councilman Croft stated that he has been working on this since last year and hasn't gotten any help yet. 2. Jeannie Skaggs 816 Foxglove Drive,Jeffersonville,IN.47130 We all know these buzzards are protected,we feel that our health should be protected as well. We have kids and pets out playing in our yards and with all the disease that is being spread,this also is hazardous. They are landing on our roofs,tearing up shingles, killing trees: People will not even mow a lady's grass because it stinks so badly. Just would like them to be relocated. Councilperson Croft assured Mrs.Skaggs he is continuing to work on this. The buzzards seek out foul odors and also will pick up live animals. 3. Eleanor White 820 Marigold Drive,Jeffersonville, IN 47130 This is a permit that allows farmers to kill so many,then they cannot kill anymore,with strict guidelines. She came out her side door and was confronted,with the black buzzards. These birds are not afraid of anyone. They have been known to attack humans. We have had these in our area for three years, and now it is mating season. They tend to thin out during the summer months, but Page 4 of 5 { come back. Their dropping are so toxic, it will eat the paint off of your car. We would like to get some help on this issue. COUNCIL COMMENTS: • Councilperson White—No Comment • Councilperson Burns—No Comment. • Councilperson Paris—No Comment • Council Vice President Maples-No Comment • Councilperson Croft—No Comment • Councilperson Webb—No Comment • Councilperson Hawkins—No Comment • Councilperson Ellis—The Council has received a request to support the Personal Counseling Services by purchasing a table at the Gala on August 18, 2022. It will be for a table of 8.The cost is $1,000.00 and will be held at Huber's. We have done this in the past and is a good program. Councilperson Ellis made a motion to fund this,seconded by Councilperson Hawkins; motion passed,9-0. • Council President Owen—An email was sent out a couple of weeks ago regarding Southern Indiana Leadership reaching out to him asking for sponsorship of their 40th Anniversary Gala, a onetime sponsorship of$5,000.00. This event will be held on April 22,2022 at Caesars. Council President Owen stated this would come out of Council's Special.Project. Council President Owen made a motion to support this event,seconded by Councilperson White; motion passed 8-1,with Vice President Maples voting no. ADJOURNMENT: Council Vice President Maples made the motion to ADJOURN the meeting at 7:55 p.m. APROVED BY: G n Matt Owen, resident EST: Lis Gill,Clerk • Page 5 of 5 - PRIMAVERA & ASSOCIATES h.• / ENGINEERING & LAND SURVEYING March 7, 2022 Jason M. Copperwaite, Jeffersonville City Council PE, PS, FAA-UAS 500 Quartermaster Court, Suite 156 President Jeffersonville,IN 47130 David A. Sanders, RE: DDM,LLC,Requested Zone Change PE Middle Road;Jeffersonville,IN Vice President Docket#PC-22-12 William McDonough, Ladies and Gentlemen, EIT Project Manager On behalf of my client,DDM,LLC,please withdraw the requested change in zone J. Michael Rich, from R1 to M3 located on Middle Road,Docket#PC-2212. PE, CPESC, Please call with any questions. Project Manager Sincerely, Michael McCarty, EIT • Project.Manager • Daniel Hartman, . PE Project Manager Jason M. Copperwaite,P.E.,P.S. Chase Blakeman, JMC/ms FAA-UAS Project Manager Paul Primavera, - PE, PS President Emeritus Page lof2 301 E. Chestnut Street, Corydon, IN 47112 Phone: (812) 738-4124 Fax: (812) 738-6740 • flock safety FLOCK GROUP INC.. SERVICES AGREEMENT ORDER FORM This Order Form together with the Terms(as defined herein)describe the relationship between Flock Group Inc. ("Flock")and the customer identified below("Customer")(each of Flock and Customer,a"Party").This-order form("Order Form") hereby incorporates and includes the"GOVERNMENT AGENCY CUSTOMER AGREEMENT"attached(the"Terms")which describe•and set-forth the general legal terms governing the relationship(collectively,the"Agreement").The Terms contain,among other things,warranty disclaimers,liabilitylimitations and use limitations. The Agreement will become effective when this Order Form is executed by both Parties(the"Effective Date"). Contact Name:.Capt.Jason Broady/Chief Kenny' Customer:IN-Jeffersonville PD Kavanaugh • . Address:2218 E 10th St Phone:+1(812)280-3218 Jeffersonville,Indiana 47130 • • E-Mail: jbroadvcajeff ersonviliepdin.go • v/ kkavanaugh@jeffersonvillend • in.gov. 'Billing Contact: • Jeffersonville PD . • Attn:Rachel McKnight • 2218 E.10th Street • • Jeffersonville,.IN 47130 Expected Payment Method:Invoiced to City of RivlcKn[elu(<ujeffersonviilerdin.<� Jeffersonville PD—City of Jeffersonville ov (812)280-3202 Controller Office—Check Payment (if different than above) Initial.Term:24.00 Pilot period:First 60 days of Initial Term;.option to cancel contract Renewal Term:24 Months at no cost. Initial Term invoice due after Pilot period. • Billing Term:Annual payment due Net 30 per terms and • conditions • • Name Price QTY • Subtotal Flock Falcon Camera $2,500.00 30.00 $75,000.00 Professional Services -Falcon, Standard $0.00 30.00 ' $0.00 Implementation. • (Includes one-time fees) ' • • • Flock Group Inc. - Order Form This proposal expires in 30 days. L.Kenneth Kavanaugh Jr. Mike Moore Lt.Col.Michael McVoy. Chief of Police Mayor Asst.Chief of Police JEFFERSONVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT • March 7,2022 FLOCK SAFETY SYSTEMS: Automatic License Plate Recognition. Camera system which utilizes artificial intelligence(AI)to detect license plates(and additional unique vehicle features). This information is then decoded by the system(Flock Safety analyzes the captured image and automatically communicates with IDACS/NCIC). • The ALPR system is able to monitor traffic a police officer cannot cover 24/7 • Database to search for vehicles associated with felonious crimes(i.e.,murder,robbery, kidnappings,Amber, and Silver Alerts,etc.) • Criminals attempt to conceal their identity when committing crimes by utilizing stolen vehicles 0 Enables officers to proactively apprehend individuals who have intent to commit additional crime. • Flock Safety is not video surveillance. The cameras take still images and utilize AI to decode the license plate(and/or vehicle features).It is not possible to monitor a live-feed' from any camera as no video is recorded. G Power Source: Flock Safety cameras can be placed at any location and do not need a dedicated power source. If a selected camera location does not have a power source, a solar panel can be utilized for power. • Flock Safety has permission from the INDOT to place pre-approved poles for the ALPRs. Equipment is small and inconspicuous; equipment is not an eyesore or attention-grabbing. • Flock Safety has permission from the INDOT to place pre-approved poles for the ALPRs. Equipment is small and inconspicuous; equipment is not an eyesore or attention-grabbing. • Expensive Maintenance: There are no additional charges for maintenance and repairs of Flock Safety ALPRs. • 60+agencies within Indiana work with Flock. Take-Aways G Provide a starting point for investigations when information is unknown. • System works and supports public safety 24/7, 365 days a year. • Data supports intelligence led policing(ILP)vs. randomized policing methods. if - `a 2218 E. 10TH STREET JEFFERSONVILLE,IN 47130 PHONE: 812-283-6633 FAX: 812-670-3020 '`