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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAugust 15, 2013COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA August 5th, 2013 The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met in regular session in Room 101, 500 Quartermaster Court, Jeffersonville, Indiana at 7:OOpm, on Monday August 5, 2013. Council President Connie Sellers, with Vicki Conlin, City Clerk, called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. President Seller asked those in attendance to stand as Bobby Campbell gave the invocation. Council President Sellers then led all those present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The roll call and those present were: Councilpersons Payne, Gill, Glover, President Sellers, Smith, Zastawny, Julius, Samuel, and Owen APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA: Councilperson Owen made a motion to APPROVE the agenda with Councilperson Gill seconding, PASSING on a vote of 9-0. MINUTES TO BE APPROVED: Councilperson Samuel made a motion to APPROVE the minutes from July 15th, 2013 with Councilperson Payne seconding, PASSING on a vote of 8-0-1 with Councilperson Owen abstaining. CLAIMS TO BE APPROVED: General Claims: Councilperson Gill asked for clarification on the surveillance replacement claims and Mrs. Deering stated she would find out the details and get back to them. Councilperson Samuel asked for correction on the vendor name of the bottom two claims of the claims list. Councilperson Julius asked for better categorizing of the Boggs pest control claim under Sanitation. Councilperson Julius made a motion to APPROVE the general claims in the amount of $1,454,714.93 with Councilperson Payne seconding, PASSING on a vote of 9-0. Parks Claims: Councilperson Glover made a motion to APPROVE the Parks claims list in the amount of $78,232.29 with Councilperson Gill seconding, PASSING on a vote of 9-0. REPORT OF THE CLERK: None DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS: Les Merkley- Chestnut Street Claims: Mr. Merkley came before the council requesting that Mrs. Deering be authorized to approve claims for Chestnut Street. Mr. Merkley explained that because it is grant money from Federal and State the money cannot sit in the account for an extended period of time. America Structure will screen the claims before they are sent to Amy. Councilperson Smith made a motion to APPROVE the authorization of Mrs. Deering to approve claims for the Chestnut Street project if needed. Councilperson Julius seconded, PASSING on a vote of 9-0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 1. Scott Lewis- Letter to Redevelopment and UEZ: Mr. Lewis presented the letter to Redevelopment and the UEZ per council request that requests the respective departments to consider including a comprehensive study into the scope of the 10th St. widening project. Councilperson Julius stated that he would like to be on record stating that he doesn't want to hold the project up and he does support the letter. Councilperson Julius made a motion APPROVE sending the letter to UEZ and Redevelopment. Councilperson Payne seconded, PASSING on a vote of 9-0. 2. Kim Calabro/Les Merkley- 2013 -OR -22 Ordinance Amending 2013 -OR -12 Salary Ordinance: Mr. Merkley presented 2013 -OR -12 to the council requesting a third and final reading with the only change being the addition of the new position under Sanitation for Air Quality Specialist and the changing of City Court Clerk to Second Deputy. Councilperson Samuel made a motion to APPROVE 2013 -OR -12 on a third and final reading, with Councilperson Julius seconding, PASSING on a vote of 9-0. 3. Amy Deering- 2013 -OR -24 An Ordinance of Additional Appropriation: Mrs. Deering requested approval of 2013 -OR -24 on a third and final reading. Councilperson Owen made a motion to APPROVE 2013 -OR -24 on a third and final reading, with Councilperson Zastawny seconding, PASSING on a vote of 9-0. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Homeless Task Force: Mrs. Beth Keeney from the Homeless Task Force came before the council to ask for $15,000 to help hire a consultant to conduct a study and put in place a 10 -year plan. Mrs. Keeney stated she would like put out an RFP and would hope the entire process wouldn't take longer than a year. Councilperson Smith asked if they can please keep the Council updated due to the lack of information about what the task force does and who the members are. Councilperson Smith made a motion to APPROVE the initiation of additional appropriation in the amount of $15,000 to come from gaming revenue. Councilperson Julius seconded, PASSING on a vote of 9-0. Mrs. Deering stated she will add to the additional appropriation to come before them later tonight. Barb Anderson: Mrs. Anderson approached the council applauding their initiative to put forth the money for this study and 10 -year plan. Mrs. Anderson asked that they consider past studies and that they don't let this one "sit on a shelf" for years. Mrs. Anderson asked for their 100% commitment instead of just monetary values. Sherise Malott: Ms. Malott spoke before the council as a homeless person stating that they have been "studied to death." Ms. Malott expressed the concern that they do not have a lot of time to wait for action. Ms. Malott expressed her desire to be a part of the homeless task force stating that she has a degree in English and things in her life just took a downward spiral that she was struggling to reestablish. 2. Scott Lewis 2013 -OR -25 Ordinance Establishing, Establishing a Vissing Park Non -Reverting Fund (to include Woehrle Project):Mr. Lewis presented an ordinance before the council that would amend the Vissing Park non -reverting to include the Woehrle Park Complex funds. Councilperson Owen made a motion to APPROVE 2013 -OR -25 on a first and second reading, with Councilperson Payne seconding, PASSING on a vote of 9-0. 3. Scott Lewis — Council Appointment to the Economic Development Commission: Mr. Lewis informed the council that they will need to nominate someone as a Council nomination to the Economic Development Commission. Council President Sellers suggested Marty Chalfant. Councilperson Julius made a motion to NOMINATE Marty Chalfant with Councilperson Zastawny seconding, PASSING on a vote of 9-0. Councilperson Gill requested that he come to a meeting and introduce himself to the Council. 4. Les Merkely- 2013-R-26 A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana Approving the Issuance of Bonds by the Jeffersonville -Clarksville Flood Control District: Mr. Merkley presented 2013-R-26 to approve the issuance of bonds to improve the Cane Run and Mill Creek pump stations. Both the town of Clarksville and Jeffersonville will have to approve to move forward and Clarksville has already approved it. Council President Sellers asked if the Mayor will veto this resolution since that is what she heard he had said. Mr. Merkley stated that he (the Mayor) stated he wouldn't agree to the resolution, but he wouldn't veto it. Councilperson Gill stated this is a recommendation from the Corps. Council President Sellers stated she isn't happy about having to pass this, but feel like they need to. Councilperson Julius stated he would rather see the mayor endorse it first. Councilperson Smith stated that the pumps would not have prevented the recent flooding in downtown, as he learned from an official from the recent meeting with the Flood Control. Councilperson Smith stated he learned that the pumps haven't kicked on in 2 years. Councilperson Smith stated that the Mayor made a comment stating he would not veto it. Councilperson Owen made a motion to APPROVE 2013- R-21 with Councilperson Gill seconding, FAILING on a vote of 2-7. Roll Call Vote was as follows Councilperson Smith No Councilperson Zastawny No Councilperson Payne No Councilperson Gill Yes Councilperson Glover No Council President Sellers No Councilperson Julius No Councilperson Owen Yes Councilperson Samuel No Motion Failed on a vote of 2 yes's and 7 no's. 5. Les Merkley —2013 -OR -26 An Ordinance Changing the Zoning Map Designation of a Certain tract of Property Located at 2005 Utica Pike and Fully Described in Attachment Exhibit A from R1 to MI: a. An Ordinance Changing the Zoning Map Designation of a Certain tract of Property Located at 2005 Utica Pike and Fully Described in Attachment Exhibit A from R1 to MI (1 reading): Mr. Merkley presented 2013 -OR -26 to change the zoning at 2005 Utica Pike from R1 to M1 (for one reading) to give the property owner the ability to put in a duplex. The property owner stated he did not plan on using the maximum of 4 units. Councilperson Zastawny stated the Plan Commission gave this a favorable recommendation, but did have concerns if there was going to be 4 units in the building. The owner stated his intention was for only two units. Council President Sellers opened the public hearing at 8:16 P.M. and closed it 8:17 P.M. Councilperson Samuel made a motion to APPROVE 2013 -OR -26 with Councilperson Owen seconding, PASSING on a vote of 9-0. 6. Les Merkley — 2013 -OR -27 An Ordinance Changing the Zoning Map Designation of a Certain Tract of Property Located at 1410 E 8th Street and Fully Described in Attached Exhibit A: a. An Ordinance Changing the Zoning Map Designation of a Certain Tract of Property Located at 1410 E 8th Street and Fully Described in Attached Exhibit A (1st reading): Mr. Merkley presented 2013 -OR -27 to the Council that would change the zoning at 1410 E. 8th Street from neighborhood to commercial so that the owner could operate business. The Plan Commission gave this ordinance an unfavorable recommendation. The petitioner was not present to speak. Council President Sellers opened the Public Hearing at 8:19 P.M. and closed it at 8:20 P.M. Councilperson Zastawny made a motion to PASS 2013 -OR -27 in anticipation of voting against the ordinance. Councilperson Owen seconded, FAILING on a vote of 0-9 7. Amy Deering- 2013 -OR -28 Transfer of funds within the same department: Mrs. Deering presented 2013 -OR -28 to the Council for approval stating that these funds were transfers within the same departments but will clean up current problems on the ledger. Councilperson Samuel made a motion to APPROVE 2013 -OR -28 on a first and second reading with Councilperson Owen seconding, PASSING on a vote of 9-0. 8. Amy Deering 2013-R-22 Resolution to Initiate Special Appropriation: Mr. Deering presented a resolution to initiate special appropriation with the addition of the $15,000 to come from gaming (appropriation number 226321395) for the homeless task force. This would change the current amount listed under gaming to $38,600. Councilperson Glover made a motion to APPROVE 2013-R-22 with Councilperson Gill seconding, PASSING on a vote of 9-0. PUBLIC COMMENT: None COUNCIL COMMENT: Councilperson Smith: asked the fellow councilpersons to think about the idea of business licenses in the City. Councilperson Zastawny: stated that it is possible that soccer will be played on the new fields in the spring with football to follow in the fall due to things being ahead of schedule. Councilperson Payne: none Councilperson Gill: reminded everyone of the National Night Out Tuesday August 6th, 2013. Councilperson Glover: none Council President Sellers: Expressed concern regarding the contracts with the Fire and Clark County Museum's moving to Jeffersonville. Council President Sellers stated that she believes this is a change in the existing plan which would need to go before the City Council for approval. Councilperson Zastawny stated that zoning was also never changed. Mr. Lewis stated that those projects were not part of the existing plan and failed to be approve by the Council therefore resulting in what he believes are invalid leases. Mr. Merkley stated that he did not recommend the approval of this at the Redevelopment Meeting. Councilperson Zastawny made a motion to APPROVE having Mr. Lewis send letters to the museums to clarify that the leases are void without Council approval. Councilperson Samuel seconded, PASSING on 9-0. Councilperson Julius: none Councilperson Owen: Stated he is wearing his red yeti t -shirt to support the new business opening soon in downtown Jeffersonville. Also publicly thanked Police and Fire for their service over the weekend with a house fire. Councilperson Samuel: received an email from little league asking for a donation and asked the Council if that was something, they were wishing to look into. Stated that the meeting with negotiations with the FOP went most of the day and the Police did say that homelessness was worse today than ever and is getting worse. Councilperson Gill made a motion to ADJOURN at 8:43 P.M. with Councilperson Payne seconding, PASSING on a vote of 9-0 AP ROVED BY: Connie Sellers, President Vicki Conlin, City Clerk