HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 17, 2008 Special MeetingJEFFERSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL SESSION
Monday, November 17, 2008-6:30 P. M.
City Hall Council Chambers, Room 101
The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville met in Special Session on Monday,
November 17, 2008. Council President Ed Zastawny called the meeting to order at 6:30
P.M., and on call of the roll those members present were: Councilpersons Ed Zastawny,
Ron Grooms, Barbara Wilson, Connie Sellers, Keith Fetz, and Nathan Samuel. Also
present was Deputy Clerk Treasurer Barbara Hollis.
Councilperson Grooms made the motion to approve Che agenda with the addition of pazk
claims approval, and a budget reduction ordinance, second by Councilperson Samuel,
passing on a vote of 6-0.
Pedcor Rezoning
Assistant Planning and Zoning Director Brian Fogel reviewed the history of Pedcor's
request to rezone from Ml to M3 to the Plan Commission. The request has been
forwarded to the City Council with a recommendation to deny. A letter has been
received from the applicant to withdraw the request. The Planning and Zoning staff
recommends the Council confirm [he Plan Commission recommendation. There was a
lot of public interest at the Plan Commission meeting on the 28`". Assistant Fogel
recommends the 100 plus letters that have been received be entered into the record.
Council President Zastawny asked the opponents be allowed to speak. Mr. David Lewis,
Attorney representing the opponents, asked all those present in the standing room only
crowd to raise their hands if they were opposed. It appeazed all in the crown raised their
hand. Attorney Lewis asked that case #PC-08-13 be entered into the record. He referred
to the comprehensive plan. Attorney Lewis requests the Council take a vote and tom
down the request. Councilperson Samuel asked if the reason For the withdrawal was
known. Assistant Director Fogel refereed to the withdrawal letter. He does believe the
number of garages that were required was a problem. Mayor Galligan said he has been to
a lot of zoning heazings, with this being the best one yet. This group did a great
professional job and they need to be commended. Council President Zastawny said ditto
to the Mayor's comments. He encourages all to stay involved. Councilperson Grooms
made the motion to reaffirm the Planning and Zoning Board decision to deny the
rezoning request, second by Councilperson Wilson, passing on a vote of 6-0.
A recess was called at 6:45 P.M.
The meeting was called back to order at 6:55 P.M.
Park Claims
Following discussion of the Pazk claim list dated November 13, 2008, Councilperson
Grooms made the motion to pre-approve the claims as presented, second by
Councilperson Samuel, passing on a vote of 6-0.
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Budget Reduction Ordinance
Councilperson Grooms presented and explained Ordinance No. 2008-OR-74, An
Ordinance Of Appropriation Reduction. This was distributed at the last Board of Public
Works meeting. Councilperson Grooms reviewed the totals. Councilperson Samuel
made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2008-OR-74 on the first and second readings,
second by Councilperson Wilson, passing on a vote of 6-0.
Orchard Hills Rezoning
Councilperson Fetz made the motion to add a request for a rezoning of Orehazd Hills to
the agenda, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 6-0. Mr. Jack
Vissing, attorney representing Orchazd Hills reviewed the proposal, stating no variances
would be necessary. Councilperson Fetz noted the Plan Commission received the request
very well. Public comment was requested. No public comment was heard.
Councilperson Fe[z made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2008-OR-75, An Ordinance
Rezoning Orchazd Hills Townhouses from C2 to M2, second by Councilperson Grooms,
passing on a vote of 6-0.
Council Attorney Larry Wilder informed the Council the Greater Clazk County School
Board approved a Jeff High girl's basketball game at Nachand Fieldhouse.
Councilperson Fetz made the motion to approve a Jeff High vs. Silver Creek girls
basketball game to be played at Nachand Fieldhouse, Friday, November 21, 2008, second
by Councilperson Samuel, passing on a vote of 6-0. Councilperson Samuel made the
motion to extend the Ciry insurance for the game, second by Councilperson Sellers,
passing on a vote of 6-0.
Councilperson Grooms made the motion to adjourn at 7:10 P.M., second by
Councilperson Samuel passing on a vote of 7-0.
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