HomeMy WebLinkAboutOctober 20, 2008 Special MeetingJEFFERSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL SESSION
Monday, October 20, 2008 - 6:30 P. M.
Mayor's Conference Room
The Common Council of the CiTy of Jeffersonville met in Special Session on Monday,
October 20, 2008. Council President Ed Zastawny called the meeting to order at 6:30
P.M., and on call of Che roll those members present were: Councilpersons Ed Zastawny,
Ron Grooms, Barbaza Wilson, Connie Sellers, Mike Smith, Keith Fetz, and Nathan
Samuel. Also present was Council Attorney Lany Wilder and DepuTy Clerk Treasurer
Barbara Hollis.
Councilperson Fetz made the motion Co approve the agenda as presented second by
Councilperson Samuel, passing on a vote of 6-0.
Perrin Park Property
Perin Pazk Boazd Members Tom Boone, Dale Orem, and Phi] McCauley along with Park
Manager Mark Lawson appeared before the Council. Board Member McCauley
reviewed the zoning correction and explained the location of the land. The ideal use
would be a park. This presents a financial problem. It is the goal Co work out something
acceptable. The property cannot be given away. It is a great setting for a park. Neil
Harding, a neighbor to the property, has an interest. The Boazd recognizes the fact they
cannot get the appraised value. Along-term lease may be considered if several parties
get together They are here to find out what interest there is on behalf of the City. The
Board has to pursue the best financial option. There are four properly owners. It is
unclear what the zoning is. A map indicates Parks & Recreation. It may be RI.
Councilperson Fetz said the subject cazne up at a Plan Commission meeting. There is not
a cleaz history. Boazd Member McCauley said property taxes are paid on the property.
Councilperson Sellers would love to see a park. Board Member Orem gave a history of
the development of Duffy's Landing. Council President Zastawny noted it is cleaz there
is an interest. Councilpersons Sellers, Wilsoq and Fetz were appointed to a committee.
The committee will meet November 6, 2008 at 5:30 P.M. in the Mayor's Conference
Room.
City Pride
Councilperson Wilson said the Beautification Committee would like to change the name
to CiTy Pride. An Ordinance will be necessary. Council Attorney Wilder will provide an
Ordinance.
TIF Funds Request
Redevelopment Director Gayle Robinson requested approval to spend $246,000 from the
Falls Landing TIF. This would be applied to $100,000 to the Flint Group, $119,000 as
reimbursement for the Barrister Group and $27,000 for paving. Councilperson Samuel
noted [he Redevelopment Commission has given approval. Director Robinson noted the
approval was unanimous. Councilperson Samuel made the motion to approve the
request, second by Councilperson Wilson, passing on a vote of 7-0.
Councilperson Samuel made the motion to
Councilperson Grooms passing on a vote of 7-0.
Attest:
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Clerk easurer Peggy Wilder