Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecember 30, 2013 Special MeetingCOMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA December 16, 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 December 16th, 2013. Council President Connie Sellers, with Vicki Conlin, City Clerk, called the meeting to order at 7:04 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: Councilperson Glover, Council President Sellers, Councilperson Gill, Councilperson Payne, Councilperson Julius, Councilperson Samuel, and Councilperson Smith. Absent were Councilpersons Owen and Zastawny APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA: Councilperson Samuel made a Motion to APPROVE the Agenda adding Clark Miles for a speaking Department Head. Councilperson Gill seconded the motion, PASSING on a vote of 7-0. MINUTES TO BE APPROVED: Councilperson Payne made a motion to APPROVE the minutes from the December 2nd, 2013 Regular Council meeting. Councilperson Samuel seconded, PASSING on a vote of 7-0. Councilperson Samuel made a motion to APPROVE the minutes from the December 12th, 2013 Special Session and Councilperson Glover seconded, PASSING on a vote of 7-0. CLAIMS TO BE APPROVED: General Claims: Mrs. Deering presented the General Claims with hand carried claims for City Court money to State of Indiana and Clark County. The new total comes to $2,072,994.58. Councilperson Smith made a Motion to APPROVE the claims in the amount of $2,072,994.58, with Councilperson Glover seconding, PASSING on a vote of 7-0. REPORT OF THE CLERK: None DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS: Clark Miles: Mr. Miles, Street Department Commissioner, stated that he wanted to report in regards to the new chipper that was purchase. The Street Department received the chipper last Wednesday and it replaced the old one from 1995 with a cracked drum. There is a 3 year warranty and Stephanie in his office did request for three quotes prior to purchase. This will be very useful soon with Christmas tree disposal. Councilperson Gill publicly thanked Mr. Miles and his crew for their hard work to clear the roads during the recent snow. Mr. Miles thanked the council for their support and open communication. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 1. Amy Deering — 2013 -OR -53 An Ordinance Fixing the Salaries of Elected Officials of the City of Jeffersonville, Clark County, Indiana Commencing January 1, 2014 (Passed on 1st and 2nd Reading 12/2/13: Mrs. Deering presented 2013 -OR -53 to the Council for a Final Reading. Councilperson Payne asked to have the period in the Judge's salary changed to a comma. Councilperson Gill made a motion to APPROVE 2013 -OR -53 on a Third and Final reading with Councilperson Payne seconding, PASSING on a vote of 7-0. NEW BUSINESS: 1. PUBLIC HEARING —2013 -OR- 54: An Ordinance Changing the Zoning Map Designation of a Certain Tract of Property Located at 301 West Maple Street and Fully Described in Attached Exhibit A from IS and NC to DC: Council President Sellers OPENED the Public Hearing at 7:14 P.M. and CLOSED the hearing at 7:15 P.M. with no Public Comment. a. Les Merkley 2013 -OR- 54: An Ordinance Changing the Zoning Map Designation of a Certain Tract of Property Located at 301 West Maple Street and Fully Described in Attached Exhibit A from IS and NC to DC: Mr. Merkley presented the ordinance for a zoning change to the council for approval. This would convert the old rose hill school the zoning is currently a school zone, but would like to change it to downtown old city commercial. Council President Sellers stated this passed unanimously at the Plan Commission and many neighbors showed up at the meeting to voice their support. Councilperson Smith made a motion to APPROVE 2013 -OR -54 with Councilperson Julius seconding, PASSING on a vote of 7-0. 2. Rob Waiz 2013-R- 36 Resolution Approving Statement of Benefit for Proposed Real Property and Personal Property Tax Abatement: Mr. Waiz, Director of Redevelopment, introduced Dr. Joe Rivera of the Rivera Consulting Group who came before the Council with a Resolution that if passed would approve the statement of benefit for proposed real and property tax abatement. Dr. Rivera spoke before the Council stating that his company is a high the Software Development Company. There primary customer is the Federal Government and currently they have 100 employees across 10 different states. Dr. Rivera stated this top-secret facility would bring 120 employees to the area and house everyone in one place. The average salary would be around the $105,000 range. This facility will receive quite a bit of visibility from Washington and the design of the building will resemble the google building. Dr. Rivera stated that it would be desirable to change the annual fee to 5% from 10% and the time frame to change the statement that the company will reach the number of employees and average wages specified on the SB1 from 3 years to 5 years because of the building may not be complete for 16 months or more. Mr. Lewis stated that may be a statutory provision. After some time spent on researching that provision, Mr. Lewis and Mr. Merkley agreed that they cannot find one in regards to changing it from 3 to 5 years. Mr. Merkley stated that he can re type the resolution to say five years from date of certificate of occupancy. Mr. Merkley also passed out an updated resolution that states 10 year on personal property and five year on real property. Councilperson Glover made a motion to APPROVE 2013-R-36 with Mr. Merkley retyping the Resolution to state the "company will reach the number of employees and average wages specified on the SB1 within five years of the date of the certificate of occupancy." This resolution will also state five year abatement on 1 million dollars personal property and 10 year abatement on 5.5 million dollars real property. The motion is to also change the fee from 10% to 5%. Councilperson Payne seconded, PASSING on a vote of 7-0. 3. Les Merkley 2013-R-37 Resolution Approving and Ratifying Inter local Agreement for Development and Construction of a Transportation Corridor from the Jeffersonville Port of Indiana Through the River Ridge Commerce Center to Highway 62: Mr. Waiz presented this resolution to approve and ratify the Inter Local Agreement for Development and Construction of a heavy haul road from Jeffersonville Port through the River Ridge Commerce Center to Hwy 62. The city will not be responsible for maintaining the roads. The City's contribution will be about 3 million dollars; the Port is putting in roughly $250,000 while River Ridge will be putting in about 6 million dollars. Councilperson Samuel made a motion to APPROVE 2013-R-37 with Councilperson Smith seconding, PASSING on a vote of 7-0. City Council Attorney Report: None PUBLIC COMMENT: None COUNCIL COMMENT: Councilperson Smith: none Councilperson Payne: none Councilperson Gill: Asked Mr. Merkley if once the first of the year comes they can begin the talks of a business license again. Mr. Merkley stated he can have something to them in January. Councilperson Glover: Stated that the last two resolutions passed are very exciting and that he wishes everyone a Merry Christmas. Councilperson Julius: none Council President Sellers: Wished everyone a Merry Christmas Councilperson Samuel: acknowledged former Chief Deeringer and thanked him for coming. Councilperson Glover made a motion to ADJOURN at 8:00 P.M. with Councilperson Samuel seconding, PASSING on a vote of 7-0. ATTESTED BY: Vicki Conlin, City Clerk ROVED BY: bie,,t6(k Connie Sellers, Presiden