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JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
March 3,2025
Regular Meeting Minutes
The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met for the Regular Meeting on March 3, 2025.
Council President Stoner along with City Clerk Gill called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.The meeting was
open to the public in person as well as live streamed via the City Website using Zoom.
INVOCATION:
Pastor Jim Moon led the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
The roll call was conducted by City Clerk Lisa Gill and present in Council Chambers were Councilperson White,
Council Vice President Burns, Councilperson Semones, Councilperson Anderson,Council President Stoner,
Councilperson Reed, Councilperson Webb, Councilperson Hawkins,and Councilperson Snelling. All 9 Council
Members were present in Council Chambers.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Council Vice President Burns made a motion to approve the Minutes for Joint Public Meeting/Hearing on
Establishment of Fire Protection Territory of February 11,2025,seconded by Councilperson Semones;
motion passed, 9-0.
Councilperson Reed made a motion to approve the Minutes for Regular Proceedings on February 18,2025,
seconded by Council Vice President Burns; motion passed, 9-0.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Councilperson Anderson made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Council Vice President Burns;
motion passed, 9-0.
CLAIMS TO APPROVE:
Civil City$2,108,449.13
Mrs. Metcalf advised there were no changes.
Council Vice President Burns made a motion approve the Civil City Claims, seconded by Councilperson
Snelling; motion passed, 9-0.
Parks$79,917.67
Mrs. Metcalf advised there were no changes.
Councilperson Snelling made a motion approve the Parks Claims,seconded by Councilperson Reed; motion
passed, 9-0.
REPORT OF THE CLERK:
Nothing for this evening.
REPORT OF THE YOUTH ADVISOR:
Council President Stoner advised Miss Williams was not feeling well and was absent from the proceedings.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Public Arts Commission Appointment Discussion (Tabled on February 3,2025 and February 18,
2025)—Councilperson Semones advised she forwarded the resume to Council President Stoner and
is requesting approval of Ms. Hawkins to the Public Arts Commission.
Councilperson Semones made a motion to approve the appointment of Jackie Hawkins to the Public
Arts Commission and Councilperson Burns seconded the motion; motion passed,9-0.
2. Heather Metcalf 2025-OR-6 Ordinance Creating and Establishing the River Ridge Police Non-
reverting Fund
Councilperson Snelling made a motion to approve 2025-OR-6 on the third and final reading seconded
by Councilperson White; motion passed, 9-0.
3. Heather Metcalf 2025-OR-7(PUBLIC HEARING)Ordinance of Additional Appropriation
Mrs. Metcalf advised there were no changes from the last meeting. Council President Stoner opened
the Public Hearing at 6:06 PM and as no members of the community came forward to speak for or
against the matter the public hearing was closed.
Council Vice President Burns made a motion to approve 2025-OR-7 on the third and final reading
seconded by Councilperson Snelling; motion passed, 9-0.
4. Heather Metcalf 2025-OR-8(PUBLIC HEARING)Ordinance of Additional Appropriation
Mrs. Metcalf advised there were no changes from the last meeting. Council President Stoner opened
the public hearing at 6:07 PM and as no members of the community came forward to speak for or
against the matter the public hearing was closed.
Councilperson Semones made a motion to approve 2025-OR-8 on the third and final reading
seconded by Councilperson Anderson; motion passed, 9-0.
5. Heather Metcalf 2025-OR-9(PUBLIC HEARING)Ordinance of Additional Appropriation
Mrs. Metcalf advised there were no changes from the last meeting. Council President Stoner opened
the public hearing at 6:08 PM and as no members of the community came forward to speak for or
against the matter the public hearing was closed.
Councilperson Reed made a motion to approve 2025-OR-9 on the third and final reading seconded
by Councilperson Semones; motion passed, 9-0.
6. Heather Metcalf 2025-OR-10 Ordinance of Transfer of Funds Within the Same Department
Mrs. Metcalf advised there were no changes from the last meeting.
Council Vice President Burns made a motion to approve 2025-OR-10 on the third and final reading
seconded by Councilperson Semones; motion passed,9-0.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Public Comment:
Ralph Greenwell -911 East Maple Street—Mr. Greenwell expressed concern with Animal Control
after hours (see attached statement).
Gavin Hebner—Presentation on severe weather preparedness (see attached)
2. 2025-R-4 Resolution Honoring the Life and Legacy of Joshua "Neighborhood Josh"Rodriguez—
Council President Stoner advised he added this item to the agenda. Council President Stoner gave a
history of Josh Rodriguez and acknowledged his family that was present as well as the community
who came for this item.
Councilperson Reed made a motion to approve 2025-R-4 seconded by Councilperson Anderson;
motion passed, 7-0-2 with Councilperson White and Councilperson Webb abstaining.
3. Len Ashack 2025-OR-11 Ordinance Repealing Ordinance 2011-OR-73 and Establishing Sewer Rates
and Sewer Capacity Fees— Mr.Ashack expained the differences between the previous ordinance
and this version:
• Billing will go from a hundred cubic feet to billing by the gallon
• Includes a surcharge for high phosphorus levels from industrial discharges
• There will be no difference between inside the city and outside the city. Both will have the
same rates and capacity fees.
• In section 8 they took all the wording out that had to do with approval of plats, preliminary
or final plats which has to do with the Sewer Board sees when they get a new developer
coming in.
This is not going to raise sewer rates for anybody but the bill will look different because it is going
from being billed by a hundred cubic feet to being billed by gallons.
Councilperson Webb made a motion to approve 2025-OR-11 on the first and second reading
seconded by Councilperson Semones;Council President Stoner asked if there was any public
comment on the matter before moving on and nobody came forward to speak on the matter;
motion passed, 9-0.
4. Les Merkley—2025-OR-12 An Ordinance Establishing the Jeffersonville-Utica Township Fire
Protection Territory&Creation of the Jeffersonville-Utica Township Fire Protection Territory
General Fund—Mr. Merkley advised the next two ordinances reference the establishment of the
proposed fire territory for the City of Jeffersonville and Utica Township. This is a procedural vote.
The final vote will be on March 13th. State law says that for an ordinance to be adopted at one
meeting it would require unanimous consent of the Council so to comply with the State rules we
need to introduce this on the first and second reading. This is not a public hearing,there have been
3 public hearings on this matter. This is just to get to the final vote on March 13,2025. This
ordinance would establish the territory and approves the interlocal agreement for the operation of
the territory.
Councilperson Snelling made a motion to approve 2025-OR-12 on the first and second reading
seconded by Councilperson White; motion passed,7-2 with Councilperson Hawkins and
Councilperson Anderson voting no.
5. Les Merkley—2025-OR-13 An Ordinance Establishing Jeffersonville-Utica Township Fire Protection
Territory Equipment Replacement Fund —Mr. Merkley advised this would establish the Fire
Territory's Equipment Replacement Fund. This is a separate fund for equipment replacement and
the revenue on that is$1.5 million every year over the first three years. State law requires that if the
territory is going to establish that fund this ordinance needs to be adopted after the creation of the
territory. The final vote for this will be on March 13, 2025.
Councilperson Snelling made a motion to approve 2025-OR-13 on the first and second reading
seconded by Councilperson Semones; motion passed, 7-0 with Councilperson Hawkins and
Councilperson Anderson voting no.
Council President Stoner advised the final reading for 2025-OR-12 and 2025-OR-13 would be on
March 13, 2025 at 4:00 pm.
6. Chad Reischl 2025-OR-14(Public Hearing)Text Amendment to the (UDO) Unified Development
Ordinance for Article 8 as it Relates to Gas Stations—Mr. Reischl advised this update relates to gas
stations. There is a small change that would remove a stipulation that a gas station could not be
placed in a Planned Development. The change says that the standards regarding distance from other
gas stations shall not apply to a Planned Development. This comes with a favorable
recommendation.
Council President Stoner opened the public hearing at 6:52 PM and as no members of the
community came forward to speak for or against the matter the public hearing was closed.
Councilperson Webb made a motion to approve 2025-OR-14 seconded by Councilperson Reed;
motion passed, 8-1 with Council President Stoner voting no.
7. Chad Reischl 2025-OR-is (Public Hearing) Rezone Change Request for Multiple Properties Located
Near the Intersection of Hwy 62 and Gottbrath Parkway(Bridgepointe Commons) from PD
(Planned Development)to Proposed Zoning PD (Planned Development)—Mr. Reischl advised the
applicants, Denton Floyd Real Estate Group are looking to rezone their planned development known
as Bridgepoint Commons. It is rezoning from a planned development to a revised planned
development making a couple of changes. On the corner of Gottbrath and Hwy 62 the tenant will be
a gas station and they are requesting this amendment to allow that gas station. This would also
rescind an agreement that Denton Floyd had made at the time to not build a gas station at that
location. This revision also includes some sign revisions that bring the PD a little closer in line with
the current UDO. Council President Stoner said he would like to see this tabled to give them a little
more time to look at this. Mr. Merkley advised the developer is anxious to get this project going.
Councilperson Webb said he agreed with Mr. Merkley, this is in district 6 and he feels this
development can improve the area and bring in a lot more growth.
Councilperson Webb made a motion to approve 2025-OR-15 seconded by Councilperson Snelling;
Council President Stoner opened the public hearing at 6:57 pm and as no members of the
community came forward to speak for or against the matter the public hearing was closed.
Motion passed, 8-1 with Council President Stoner voting no.
8. Heather Metcalf 2024 Gateway Annual Financial Report, Encumbrances,Top 20 Salaries,and
Vendor Activity—Mrs. Metcalf advised there are two Annual Gateway Reports, one for the
Jeffersonville Civil City and the other for the Jeffersonville Redevelopment Authority. There is a
report for encumbrances,the Top 20 Salaries, and the full vendor list of 2024.
Council Vice President Burns made a motion to accept the reports into the record seconded by
Councilperson Snelling; motion passed, 9-0.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
None
ATTORNEY COMMENTS:
Larry Wilder— No comment
Les Merkley—No comment
DEPARTMENT HEADS:
No comments
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
• Councilperson White—See attached statement. Councilperson White thanked everyone who voted
in the affirmative,this is a big step they took tonight and it's a big deal for the Fire Department and
the City. He looks forward to them creaking the territory on March 13th.
• Council Vice President Burns—No comment
• Councilperson Semones—No comment
• Councilperson Anderson—No comment
• Councilperson Reed—Councilperson Reed said her thoughts and prayers are with Violet, one of the
local cheerleaders and her family as she had an unexpected surgery. Also her thoughts are with Jeff
High with the loss of one of their teachers. She had a wonderful meeting with a Clark County Moms
Group this weekend. It is exciting to see how many people in the community are excited to help and
make this a better place. Lastly, in Josh's memory she only met him briefly but she has grown to love
his family so much and they work they do in the community. She is grateful for the time they had.
• Councilperson Webb—No comment
• Councilperson Hawkins—Councilperson Hawkins said a dear friend of his and one of the best
teachers to grace the halls of Jeffersonville High School passed away. Nick Weise was a science
teacher and helped to develop the AP programs at Jeffersonville. He made everything he touched
better. He will be very much missed. This has rocked them pretty hard; he did not just fill a spot. He
was a leader and a pillar in the school. Councilperson Hawkins advised he will not be at the next
Council Meeting.
• Councilperson Snelling—Councilperson Snelling said he is honored to be a part of the Jeffersonville
City Council. He grew up in the town of Utica, he knows that the people feel like when the don't
have fire protection and ambulances. He encourages everyone to look at the County
Commissioner's meeting from last Thursday and list to the people that got up and spoke. He will be
voting yes for the Fire Territory.
• Council President Stoner—Council President Stoner said there needs to be improved
communication regarding the UDO Amendment tonight. He went back through his communication
and he didn't see anything related to that so he will speak with Mr. Merkley about that.
ADJOURNMENT:
Councilperson Burns made the motion to ADJOURN the meeting at 7:08 p.m.
DISCLAIMER:
These minutes are a summary of actions taken at the Jeffersonville City Council meetings. The full video
archive of the meeting is available for viewing at www.cityofjeff.net for as long as this media is supported.
APP ED BY:
Evan Stoner, Council President ATTEST: L sa Gill, Clerk
Good evening.
My name is Ralph Greenwell and I am a resident in the 900 Block of Maple Street located in
the Port Fulton neighborhood.
I come here tonight to inform the city council about an issue that our neighborhood has
been facing since April of last year. Last year, a gray pitpull owned by Gus Corrales, also a
resident of Maple Street, attacked and killed our cat. The footage was captured on our Ring
camera. Animal control was contacted and a citation was issued.
However, over the next 7 months, the pitbull was seen out in the neighborhood on multiple
occasions. However, calls to Animal Control would typically go unanswered, and if you
were lucky, you may get a call back several days later. This was especially true if the calls
went out on the weekends. Typically the on-call person would not respond.
On November 10, 2024,the pitbull attempted to come through my screen door to get
another one of my cats. Three calls to Animal Control were made, but none were returned.
I was then advised by dispatch to contact the Jeffersonville PD. They advised that I wait
until the next day to contact Animal Control.
I had to resort to emailing the Mayor and Kristie Ashcraft, the Director of Animal Control
and the Jeffersonville Animal Shelter. This finally was able to get a phone call to me from
Patience. She said that the dog was well known to them and formerly in the Shelter. She
stated that the dog was, "Fine with people, but it does kill other animals".
In January,the pitbull was loose again and calls to Animal Control were not returned. Ed
White returned my call the next day and he stated that if the dog was out, he would take the
dog.
On 2/13/2025, the dog was loose again, in my yard, and went after my son,who was able to
get back into the house. Again, calls to Animal Control were not answered. An email to Ms.
Ashcraft was sent and she responded that they have attempted to make contact with the
dog's owner, but they need video proof.
The dog was loose again this past weekend. However,we were able to capture video of the
dog in our yard. Our neighbor was able to capture Ring footage of the dog chasing after a
cat, with the dog owner riding his motorcycle behind the dog. I confronted the owner and
he told me that if I continue with this, that"you and I are going to have problems". I did
speak to Ed White today and we are hopeful that this video evidence is enough to remove
the dog.
I come to you tonight to implore you to protect your citizens by making significant changes
to the Animal Control ordinances and processes so that other neighborhoods do not have
to endure what we have been going through over the past year. I can say that many citizens
in our neighborhood have lost all confidence in the leadership of Animal Control (who is
oddly enough, the Director of the Animal Shelter which makes you wonder about a conflict
of interest). We believe that the Animal Control is under sourced and that the "on-call"
organization is not providing adequate coverage that this city is paying for.
Your constituents of the Port Fulton neighborhood are watching to see what you all do in
response.
Thank you.
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Tonight, we have an opportunity. We have an opportunity to act in a way that will realize results
for generations to come. Since 1871, the Jeffersonville Fire Department has provided fire
prevention and protection services not only to the citizens of Jeffersonville, but through mutually
aiding our neighbors. They do so professionally, skillfully and efficiently. They do so without
hesitation as it is their recognized and accepted duty. I thank them, those past a present, for
keeping us safe.
Before us tonight is the opportunity to expand their services and add an EMS Division. We all
understand that there are gaps in our service area. As the City grew, as neighborhoods were
developed, as businesses settled in River Ridge, our manpower did not correspondingly increase.
For 17 years we requested assistance from River Ridge to no avail. Most recently, we requested
$4.5 million from River Ridge to provide the necessary coverage in their service area. We
discussed, we met, the Chief gave a presentation and the answer, as in the past, was no.
We all know that Utica Township and the Town of Utica have not had quality fire service for
years, and we all know they currently have no service at all; save their Mutual Aid Agreement
with us. They welcomed us, are appreciative of our efforts and we are fortunate they have put
their faith in the Jeffersonville Fire Department to service their area.
Clark County has an EMS crisis. Yes, Heartland EMS has stepped in to assist us temporarily and
we are thankful to them for literally coming to our rescue. But we all know they can decide at
any time to cease their operations in Clark County. All citizens in Clark County deserve comfort
in stability. Comfort in knowing that from one day to the next they will have an EMS service at
their disposal should they experience an emergency. Clark County has had four different EMS
providers in recent history. The establishment of a fire-based EMS within the Jeffersonville Fire
Department provides that comfort. It is also a step in the right direction to further expand to our
neighboring cities and towns should the collective vision exist on the county level of
government; as they too, deserve this comfort.
Tonight, together with the Utica Township Fire Protection District, we can solve these
challenges. The creation of the fire territory fills our gaps in coverage. It provides additional
manpower and apparatus in the River Ridge area, and it provides Utica Township and the Town
of Utica 24-hour professional fire protection. The creation of the fire territory also provides
Jeffersonville, Utica Township and the Town of Utica with the comfort in knowing they will
have a permanent fire-based EMS for generations to come.
When our folks dial 911, they will rest assured when we arrive the necessary complement of
well-trained personnel will have the requisite equipment to address the emergency at hand. This
is what our citizens deserve and tonight we have the opportunity to take the first step to ensure it
is provided. Because public safety is our number one priority, I will be voting in the affirmative
to create a fire territory with the Utica Township Fire Protection District.pT ank on.
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