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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 16, 2009COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA March 16, 2009 The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met in regular session in Room 101, City Hall, 500 Quartermaster Court, Jeffersonville, Indiana, at 7:30 P.M. on Monday March 16, 2009. Council Vice President Nathan Samuel, with Deputy Clerk Treasurer Barbara Hollis at the desk, called the meeting to order. Also present was Council Attorney Larry Wilder, and Administrative Assistant Laura Boone. Councilperson Samuel welcomed all in attendance, asking all those present to stand as Reverend Conrad Moorer gave the invocation. Councilperson Samuel then asked all those present to join him in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. The roll was called and those present were; Councilpersons Mike Smith, Ed Zastawny, Keith Fetz, Barbara Wilson, Nathan Samuel, and Ron Grooms. Absent: Councilperson Connie Sellers. Following discussion Councilperson Zastawny made the motion to table Agenda Item # 15, add # l OA Drainage Board appointment, and # 11 A Director Urban with Planning and Zoning issues, second by Councilperson Grooms, passing on a vote of 6-0. Councilperson Samuel presented the minutes for consideration. Councilperson Wilson made the motion to approve the minutes of March 2, 2009 (7:30 P.M.) as presented, second by Councilperson Grooms on a vote of 6-0. Councilperson Grooms made the motion to pre-approve the Parks claim list dated March 12, 2009 in the amount of $10,622.93, second by Councilperson Zastawny, passing on a vote of 6-0. Deputy Clerk Hollis presented the claim list for consideration by the Council. Councilperson Grooms made the motion to approve the claims as presented, second by Councilperson Zastawny, passing on a vote of 7-0. PUBLIC COMMENT: Ms. Pat Barrow, 1800 Dutch Lane #75, appeared before the Council, thanking Councilpersons Zastawny and Grooms for their support. She presented a list of Jeffersonville Zoning codes that the group feels Mac Asphalt has not complied with in March 16, 2009 2 the past. (List attached) A public hearing on a proposed road has been scheduled for April 14, 2009 at 6:00 P.M. at Walnut Ridge Baptist Church. Ms Barrow requests the Council to attend. She also requests the Council ride thru the neighborhood. COUNCIL COMMENT: There was no Council comment. DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS: Street Commissioner David Hosea reviewed the recent challenges due to the ice storm, noting all have pulled together to clean up in record time. Commissioner Hosea explained the procedures to have debris picked up. Councilperson Samuel asked about an employee being hit. Commissioner Hosea explained a vehicle mirror hit an employee. The employee has returned to work. Commissioner Hosea said almost 9,000 trash cans have been sold. About 95% of households are in compliance. Councilperson Smith has received a letter of resignation from Ms. Carol Moon. Councilperson Smith then made the motion to appoint Mr. Dan Christensen to replace Ms. Carol Moon to the Drainage Board, second by Councilperson Zastawny, passing on a vote of 6-0. Mr. Christensen has been a licensed plumber for 20 years. Mr. Christensen said he is glad to be on board. Councilperson Zastawny suggests a letter of appreciation to Ms. Moon. AGENDA ITEMS: Planning and Zoning Director Jim Urban reviewed the new changes to Ordinance No. 2009-OR-9, An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 2009-OR-7, Which Amends 2009-OR-2, Which Amends 2008-OR-79, An Ordinance Fixing Basic Salaries Of The City Of Jeffersonville, Indiana For the Year 2009. Following discussion, Councilperson Fetz made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2009-OR-9 on the third reading, second by Councilperson Wilson, passing on a vote of 5-1. Councilperson Smith voted against passage. Planning and Zoning Director Jim Urban appeared before the Council explaining the Plan Commission heard a request for a zoning change from I1 to Industrial. Director Urban explained the area, saying it is in keeping with the general area. A public hearing was held. The request received a unanimous favorable recommendation from the Plan Commission. The applicant and owners are in attendance to answer any questions. March 16, 2009 3 Councilperson Fetz said no major concerns were expressed. Mr. John Kraft noted 143 adjoining properties were notified with no opposition heard. At the conclusion of all discussion, Councilperson Grooms made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2009-OR-14, A Rezoning Ordinance, second by Councilperson Wilson, passing on a vote of 6-0. Director Urban next reviewed the changes and the procedures in Ordinance No. 2009-OR-8, An Ordinance Creating A Special Riverfront Business Overlay District And Creating Specific Requirements For Parking Within The Riverfront Business District. Director Urban reviewed the area and answered questions. Councilperson Zastawny made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2009-OR-8 on the second reading, second by Councilperson Grooms, passing on a vote of 6-0. City Attorney Darren Wilder reviewed the current version of Ordinance No. 2009-OR-11, An Ordinance Establishing Service Charges For False Alarms Reported To Jeffersonville Police Department, and Ordinance No. 2009-OR-12, An Ordinance Establishing Service Charges For False Alarms Reported To Jeffersonville Fire Department. Councilperson Fetz made the motion to pass 2009-OR-11 on the third reading, second by Councilperson Grooms, passing on a vote of 6-0. Councilperson Wilson made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2009-OR-12 on the third reading, second by Councilperson Grooms, passing on a vote of 6-0. Ms Andrea Hannah, said calls have been received from citizens reporting smoking in the Clark County Government Building. Council Attorney Larry Wilder noted the Sheriff has full control of the jail building. The Government building is considered in the City of Jeffersonville. County Commissioner Mike Moore has addressed signage. Commissioner Moore has told Jeffersonville Building Commissioner Russ Seagraves to enforce no smoking. Building Commissioner Seagraves has had complaints and has found no violations. Most complaints have diminished. Councilperson Samuel said it is good the City and County are working together. Councilperson Wilson introduced Resolution No. 2009-R-3, A Resolution Vacating Interests In Abandoned Roads In Tract 6 River Ridge. Council Attorney Larry Wilder explained the area and the need. Councilperson Wilson made the motion to pass Resolution No. 2009-R-3, second by Councilperson Grooms, passing on a vote of 6-0. March 16, 2009 4 CLERK TREASURER COMMENTS: There were no Clerk Treasurer Comments. COMMITTEE REPORTS, COUNCIL AND MAYOR COMMENTS: Councilperson Grooms introduced Mr. Mitch Harlan and members of Boy Scout Troop #1, Jonathan Harland and Dennis Rumpel. They are visiting the meeting as they are working on their Citizenship Badge. Councilperson Grooms refereed to the appearance of Boy Scout Brent Modes who appeared at the Parks Authority meeting. Councilperson Grooms thanks Mat Owen and the security present tonight. He then announced the Sold Waste Board meeting scheduled for Marcy 30, 2009, inviting all to attend. The City has provided services to the Solid Waste District. The District will be billed for the services. Councilperson Wilson thanked Mr. Harlan and the Scouts, noting they sell concessions at the Concerts In The Park. Councilperson Zastawny reminded all of the St. Patrick's Day Run. Councilperson Smith called attention to the damage to the Nachand Fieldhouse roof. Councilperson Smith would like to look into another insurance company if they will not work with the City on this damage. There is another leak. Councilperson Samuel has toured the sewer plant. He noted numerous pipes and equipment that had been neglected. He did see improvement being made. He encourages anyone to tour the facility. Councilperson Grooms thanked Councilperson Samuel for filling in at the last minute. As there was no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 P.M. `1 THOMAS R. GALLI A ,MAYOR ~..~EST: t ~ ~~ PEGGY ILDER, CLERK AND TREASURER