HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 7, 2012 COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, Indiana
May 7, 2012
The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met in regular session in Room 101, 500
Quartermaster Court, Jeffersonville, Indiana at 7:00 P.M., on Monday May 7, 2012.
Council President Edward Zastawny, with Vicki Conlin City Clerk at the desk, called the meeting to
order at 7:00 P.M. Council President welcomed all in attendance, asking those present to stand as
Councilperson Nathan Samuel gave the invocation, Council President Zastawny then led all those
present in the Pledge of allegiance to the flag.
The roll call and those present were Councilpersons Zach Payne, Bryan Glover, Dennis Julius, Matt
Owen, Nathan Samuel, Lisa Gill, Council Vice - President Connie Sellers, and Council President Edward
Zastawny with Councilperson Mike Smith absent.
APPROVAL OF THE AGEND:
Council Vice - President Sellers made the motion to APPROVE the Agenda as Amended with the
following additions. 4. A) Resolution _ Slum and Blight Area Declaratory Resolution City of Jeffersonville,
5) An Ordinance Establishing a Vissing Park Non - Reverting Fund, seconded by Councilperson Glover,
passing on a vote of 8 -0.
MINUTES TO BE APPROVED:
Minutes from the April 16, 2012 Council Regular Session. Councilperson Glover made the motion to
APPROVE the minutes from the Council Regular Session, seconded by Councilperson Owen, passing on a
vote of 8 -0
CLAIMS TO BE APPROVED:
a) Jeff Parks Department $74,077.36. Councilperson Sellers made the motion to APPROVE the
claims for $74,077.36, seconded by Councilperson Owen, passing on a vote of 8 -0.
b) General Claim list $1,054,853.20. Councilperson Glover made the motion to APPROVE the claims
for $1,054,853.20, seconded by Councilperson Pay passing on a vote of 7 -0 -1 with Councilperson
Julius abstain.
c) T.I.F. $330,006.90. Councilperson Owen made the motion to APPROVE the claims for
$330,006.90, seconded by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 8 -0.
d) T.I.F. $125,989.97. Councilperson Owen made the motion to APPROVE the claims for
$125,989.97, seconded by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 7 -0 -1 with Councilperson
abstain.
MAYORS COMMENTS:
Mayor Moore stated the Board of Public Works repeatedly is having request for speed humps and the
pattern is growing throughout the city for request of approximately four to five speed humps in
subdivisions. Each speed hump is around $2,200 each cost to the $100,000.00 range and asked the
council for their input. Councilperson Sellers stated that while she is supportive of the neighborhoods
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and the issues of speeding, she also feels there needs to be a process and policy and to evaluate how
cost effective of the snowplows destroying must the public safety vehicles being able to respond to calls
quickly and safely. Councilperson Sellers also stated to the Mayor to check with other cities and find out
what their policies are
Councilperson Julius asked Mayor Moore of the possibility of temporary speed bumps to move
around to different areas of the city. Councilperson Samuel agreed with Councilperson Sellers and
Owens regarding policies and a process but suggested the Mayor to create a team of his Department
Heads to develop a policy. Both Councilperson Sellers and Owen suggested putting this issue on hold
until the Mayor and Department Heads have a policy in place and decide how much it will cost and how
to fund. Councilperson Glover remarked that there are six (6) districts in the city and the monies need
to be distributed throughout all districts. Council President Zastawny remarked that the suggestion by
Councilperson Sellers requesting from the Mayor to form a committee with the City Attorney, Police
Chief, Fire Chief, Street Department and City Engineer to develop a plan and policy for this issue.
Mayor Moore reported a meeting this morning with the Agent of Record for Liability and Causality
Insurance and several building and contents that are not covered at this time The Agent of Record will
be performing an audit on all building and contents. Mayor also handed out to the Council changes to
property coverage for the City of Jeff.
REPORT OF THE CLERK:
Vicki Conlin, City Clerk reference the handouts in the council packets regarding the clerk's office. 1)
2012 Actual versus Budget YTD for the Clerk's Office, 2) Updated Ordinances and Resolutions
spreadsheet, 3) Council Appointments to City Boards and Commissions. Councilperson Samuel
requested the Clerk review all the Boards and Commissions of those meeting and not meeting and
update the council on this
AGENDA ITEMS:
A. UNFINSHED BUSINESS:
1) Scott Lewis — 2012-0R-22 An Ordinance RE Establishing the Parks Authority on 3 Reading.
Scott Lewis, City Council Attorney presented 2012-0R-22 for third and final reading, noting that the
Re Establishing of the Park Authority will not take place until July 1, 2012. Councilperson Owen
made the motion to APPROVE 2012-0R-22 on the THIRD and final reading, seconded by
Councilperson Gill passing on a vote of 8-0.
B. NEW BUSINESS:
1) Public Hearing — Tom Lowe 2012-0R-23 An Ordinance Changing the Zoning Map of Real Estate
Located at 1495 East 10 Street, Jeffersonville, Clark County, Indiana Being 1. Acres from C2
(Medium to Large Scale General Commercial) to C-1 (Small to Medium Scale General Commercial).
Tom Lowe — City Corporate Counsel presented 2012-0R-23 with Council President requesting a
motion to OPEN the Public Hearing. Councilperson Owen made the motion to OPEN the Public
Hearing, seconded by Councilperson Julius, passing on a vote of 8-0. Council President Zastawny
asked if there was anyone present in favor or opposition of the Zoning Map Change. With being no
public comment, Council President Zastawny requested a motion to CLOSE the Public Hearing.
Councilperson Samuel made the motion to CLOSE the Public Hearing, seconded by Councilperson
Gill. Counsel Lowe stated that the Plan Commission on April 24, 2012 PASSED unanimously. Council
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Vice- President Sellers made the motion to APPROVE 2012 -OR -23 requiring only one reading,
seconded by Councilperson Glover, passing on a vote of 8 -0.
2) Council President Ed. Zastawny — 2012 JAG Grant Interlocal Agreement.
Council President Zastawny presented the Interlocal Agreement for the 2012 Justice Assistance
} Grant (JAG) Program Award stating the City of Jeffersonville will receive grant money for radar
equipment and upgrade of records from DOSS program to Windows program. City Council
Attorney Lewis informed the Council that a signature line for Council President needs added to
the signature page according to state statute. Councilperson Owen made the motion to
APPROVE the 2012 JAG Grant Interlocal Agreement with suggested changes by Council Legal,
seconded by Councilperson Gill, passing on a vote of 8 -0.
3) Councilperson Dennis Julius — 2012 -R -4 Resolution Urging Federal Highway in Regards to the
Ohio River Bridges Project.
Council President Zastawny Opened Public Comment regarding the Resolution.
1) John Krueger, Clark County Resident spoke on the Economic Resolution of the Bridges and
the effect it will have on residents and person who take Veterans to Louisville LA.
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2) Jim Keith, Executive Director of Clark Floyd Tourism Bureau, voiced his appreciation to the
council or addressing the issue through a Resolution. Mr. Keith spoke regarding the
Economic Research Company, Boston Mass. that the economic advantage of the East End
Bridge versus the tolling of the downtown bridges. Mr. Keith also stated the Convention and
Tourism Board meetin g on May 16 to be presented with a similar Resolution and the Town
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of Clarksville voted at their last meeting a Resolution.
Councilperson Julius introduced 2012 —R -4 Resolution Urging Federal Highway in Regards to
the Ohio River Bridges Project, not asking not to build the build but urging to delay the project
until there a new plan is developed. Business has no problem with the East End Bridge but
tolling on bridges existing bridges. Councilperson Julius reported at a meeting regarding the
bridges he asked the question why the tollbooths could not be pushed out further say to the
Gene Snyder in Kentucky and Sellersburg or further in Indiana. They had stated they were trying
to capture the transient traffic not Jeffersonville and the Metro Area and would have to do a
new Economic Impact Study and Environmental Study this would slow the process of building
the bridges down. Mr. Julius remarks, "We have been waiting 40 years and waited two more
years to get it right what is the big deal and build the East End Bridge as this is the bridge that is
needed."
Council President Zastawny stated he agreed with Councilperson Julius that if the East End
Bridge is built first there may not be a need for the downtown bridge. At this point, a round of
applause from the audience to the Council in appreciation of their comments and decision to
pass the Resolution.
Council President Zastawny asked for a motion to APPROVE and roll call vote. Councilperson
Owen made the motion to APPROVE 2012 - - seconded by Councilperson Payne passing on a
vote of 7 -0 -1.
Council AYE NAY
PAYNE YES
SELLERS YES
GLOVER YES
JULIUS YES
ZASTAWNY YES
OWEN YES
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SAMUEL NO
GILL YES
Roll CaII - Seven (7) Ayes, One (1) No, with Councilperson Smith absent.
4) Jill Saegasser — 2012 -R -5 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana,
Authorizing the Submittal of the MSRP Application to the Indiana Office of Community and
Rural Affairs and Addressing Related Matters.
Ms. Saegasser presented 2012 -R -5 in regards to the City of Jefferson applying for a $250,000 in
Main Street Revitalization Program. This grant is for Big Four Bridge Landing Streetscape Project.
Councilperson Samuel made the motion to APPROVE 2012 -R -5, seconded by Councilperson
Owen, passing on a vote of 8 -0.
4(A) Jill Saegasser — 2012 -R -6 Slum and Blight Area Declaratory Resolution.
Ms. Saegasser presented 2012 -R -6 whereas the City of Jeffersonville desires to eliminate
blighted areas within the corporate limits of City of Jeffersonville and specifically Main Street
Revitalization Project Area within downtown Jeffersonville. Council Attorney Lewis stated there
is no signature page for the Council President to sign, the Clerk and the Mayor according to IC
364-6 -14, council may approve but the Resolution must be signed by parties. Council Vice -
President Sellers made the motion to APPROVE 2012 -R -6, seconded by Councilperson Glover,
passing on a vote of 8 -0.
5) Council President Ed. Zastawny — 2012 -OR -24 An Ordinance Establishing a Vissing Park Non-
Reverting Fund.
Council President Zastawny presented 2012 -OR -24 regarding establishment of Vissing Park Non -
Reverting Fund to be entitled "The Vissing Park Construction Non - Reverting Fund ".
Councilperson Samuel made the motion to APPROVE 2012 -OR -24 on first and second reading,
seconded by Councilperson Owen, passing on a vote of 8 -0.
C. REPORTS AND COMMENTS:
1. Public Comment — None at this time
2. Council President Ed. Zastawny — City Council Committee Reports — None at this time.
3. Council Comments:
Councilperson Payne: - None at this time
Council Vice - President Sellers — None at this time
Councilperson Glover — None at this time
Councilperson Julius - Spoke with Jay Ellis from Jeff Main Street, Saturday June 9 is Jeff
Fest, will be a "Birthday Business Bash ". Concert in the Park Series will start May 10 first
concert IUS Band and Council purchased a gavel for President Zastawny.
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Councilperson Owen — Would like to invite Mr. Hosea with Street Department to report to
the Council in regards to the street paving schedule. Councilperson Owen would like for
Department Heads who the council usually does not hear from to give a report to the
council at one of the meetings under Department Heads on the agenda. Councilperson
Owen spoke with the vendor regarding wireless microphone waiting to hear back for a
quote. Parks Authority meeting Monday May 14, 2012 in the Mayor's Conference Room.
Councilperson Samuel - Reminder that received the information from Ms. Harmon
regarding the circuit breaker, which is about 3.5 million dollars, and working with Ms.
Harmon with Department Heads and Mayor. Ms. Harmon has reported lmillion can or from
balance in accounts or money that received from the State, which will leave approximately
2.5 million to cut. Finance Committee has met along with other smaller groups and close to
1.8 million significant cuts needs to be made. Councilperson Samuel asked to encourage
everyone to hold off on large purchases and goal is to have cuts in place by next meeting.
Council agreed to meeting in a Workshop on Monday May 14, 2012 at 5:00 P.M. in the
Mayor's Conference Room.
Councilperson Samuel requested from the clerk clarification on Boards which are active and
which are not for the next meeting and to either Sundown or deactivate inactive boards.
Minutes of the last council meeting reported 20 police cars were approved which had
approximately 119,000 miles on each one Council Vice - President Sellers commented the
reasoning behind is because the Police Cars miles are hard miles that are put on each car
and every so many years replacing them is for public safety and some are new cars for new
police offices. Councilperson Samuel recommendation is to have Director of Motor Vehicles
moreover, let him help with the process determining which cars need to be replaced and
which ones do not
Councilperson Samuel stated he would take the lead in the Redistricting. Jacobi, Tooms and
Lanz got all the foundation work done and able to assist the Council. Council Attorney Lewis
stated before the Council start on Redistricting need to receive the redraw the precincts and
the Commissioners waited until the last to start. Mr. Lewis has spoken with the County
Attorney along with the County Clerk and the county has retained 39° North to work on the
re- districting of precincts. Councilperson Samuel he would take the lead and contact Jacobi,
Tooms and Lanz.
Councilperson Samuel remarked the reason that he voted against 2012 -R -4 was due to the
council already passed a No Tolling on existing bridges and reading through the document,
noted flawed policy to toll on any new structure and in the world we live today and building
a new structure is unrealistic not to expect a toll. There was not enough time to get a
consensus on this issue of new structures but Councilperson Samuel does fully support the
East End Bridge.
Councilperson Gill — Taste of Jeff will be on May 17 at Kye's. Steel Dynamics really stepped
up and supported City Pride and instrumental with the Children Park in Warder Park and
landscaping at the entrance of Aquatic Center. Krunchers provided snack for any function in
the city and received a call they would to like to sponsor another venue at the RiverStage.
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ADJOURNMENT: With no further business of the City Council, Councilperson Owen made the motion to
ADJOURN, seconded by Councilperson Glover, passing on a vote of 8 -0.
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