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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary 5, 2015COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA January 5, 2015 The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met in regular session in Room 101, 500 Quartermaster Court, Jeffersonville, Indiana at 7:00pm, on Monday, January 5, 2015. Council President Julius called the meeting to order at 7:00pm. President Julius asked those in attendance to stand as Mr. Bobby Campbell gave the Invocation_ President Julius then led all those present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag_ The roll call and those present were: Councilperson Smith, Councilperson Zastawny, Councilperson Wadsworth, Councilperson Sellers, Council President Julius, Councilperson Webb, Councilperson Owen and Councilperson Samuel. Absent was Vice President Gill. MINUTES TO BE APPROVE°. Councilperson Sellers made a motion to APPROVE the Council minutes from the Regular Proceedings on December 15, 2014, with Councilperson Samuel seconding, PASSING on a vote of 7-0-1, with Councilperson Owen abstaining due to an absence. Councilperson Samuel made a motion to APPROVE the Council minutes from the Workshop on December 15, 2014, with Councilperson Sellers seconding, PASSING on a vote of 7-0-1, with Councilperson Owen abstaining due to an absence. APPROVAL OF Councilperson Councilperson Councilperson Claims. Counc Councilperson THE AGENDA: Smith questioned whether Council members wanted to table the elections for 2015, and Sellers stated that they will elect a new Council President and Vice President only tonight. Samuel asked to add the Parks Claims for $53,879.43 to the agenda under General ilperson Owen made the motion to APPROVE the agenda with the changes, with Smith seconding, PASSING on a vote of 8-0. CLAIMS TO BE APPROVE°. General Claims: Controller Amy Deering presented the general claims list in the amount of $699,564.66, but requested adding $23,718.62 for a lease payment requested from Stephanie Miller, Street/Sanitation Department, bringing the new total to $722,718.62. Councilperson Owen made a motion to APPROVE the general claims list with the changes, with Councilperson Zastawny seconding, PASSING on a vote of 8-0. Parks Claims: Controller Amy Deering presented the Parks Department claims list in the amount of $53,879.43, explaining at the last Parks Authority meeting of 2014, there wasn't a quorum present to approve the claims, so they have requested Council approve them at tonight's meeting. Councilperson Sellers made the motion to APPROVE the Parks Claims, with Councilperson Samuel seconding, PASSING on a vote of 8-0. ELECTION OF OFFICERS: President Julius asked for nominations for Council President and Council Vice President for 2015. Councilperson Owen made a motion to nominate Lisa Gill for Council President, with Councilperson Zastawny seconding, PASSING on a vote of 8-0. Councilperson Sellers made a motion to nominate Ed Zastawny for Council Vice President, with Councilperson Owen seconding, PASSING on a vote of 8-0. Councilperson Julius turned the meeting over to newly -elected Vice President Zastawny since President Gill was absent from tonight's meeting due to a death in her family. Vice President Zastawny thanked outgoing President Dennis Julius for serving as President in 2014, and stated that he did a great job. REPORT OF THE CLERK: None at this time. A. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 1. Larry Wallace — 2014 -OR -63 An Ordinance Amending 2004 -OR -68 Amending 150.51 Building Permit Fees: Councilperson Sellers made a motion to PASS 2014 -OR -63 on the Third and Final Reading, with Councilperson Smith seconding, PASSING on a vote of 8-0. B. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Amy Deering — 2015 -OR -1 An Ordinance of Additional Appropriation for Specific Sidewalk Projects: Ms. Deering explained that this request came from City Engineer Andy Crouch for sidewalk projects appropriated in 2014 that he was unable to get to in that budget year. The total request is $559,750, which is the balance of the $780,000 that was appropriated last year. Councilperson Samuel stated that last year they tied specific projects to dollar amounts to make sure if that project went under budget, the money would stay with the project and not be spent on any other project. Since this is a new year, the same thing will need to be done for 2015. Councilperson Samuel stated that he appreciates Attorney Scott Lewis taking quick action on this for tonight's meeting. Councilperson Samuel made a motion to PASS 2015 -OR -1 on the First and Second Reading, with Councilperson Owen seconding, PASSING on a vote of 8-0. 2. Amy Deering — 2015 -OR -2 An Ordinance of Additional Appropriation: Councilperson Samuel made a motion to PASS 2015 -OR -2 on the First and Second Reading, with Councilperson Smith seconding, PASSING on a vote of 8-0. 3. Paul Northam — Request for Funding from Council $25,000 for Ice Rink: Parks Superintendent Paul Northam gave Council an outline of the costs and expenses for the rink the last four years and the projected revenue for the current year. Redevelopment and UEZ have already agreed to give $25,000 each in support of the skating rink and Mr. Northam explained that he is here tonight to ask for the same from Council. Councilperson Sellers asked if this wasn't the same amount that he asks for each year and Mr. Northam stated that it was. Councilperson Owen asked if Mr. Northam had any revenue numbers to share with the Council and he stated not at this time, but will have them available in February and will share that information with the Parks Authority. Councilperson Smith made a motion to approve taking $25,000 for the skating rink from Gaming, with Councilperson Sellers seconding. Ms. Deering suggested Council take $20,000 from Gaming and $5,000 from their Special Projects line item. Councilperson Smith AMENDED his motion to take $20,000 from Gaming and $5,000 from Council's Special Projects to help fund the Jeffersonville Ice Skating Rink, with Councilperson Sellers seconding, PASSING on a vote of 8-0 CITY COUNCIL ATTORNEY REPORT: None at this time. DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS: None at this time. PUBLIC COMMENT: Ms. Pat Barrow of 1800 Dutch Lane: Ms. Barrow stated that for approximately 8 years they have been trying to have something done with MAC Asphalt that was placed in their "back yard". Thanks to Mayor Mike Moore, the permit was pulled and they finally get to go before the BZA on January 27, 2015, and invited Council members to attend. Ms. Barrow stated that she also has a petition available to sign if they are willing. COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilperson Smith: None at this time. Councilperson Wadsworth: None at this time. Councilperson Sellers: Welcome to new Council members Wadsworth and Webb. Councilperson Julius: None at this time. Councilperson Webb: None at this time. Councilperson Owen: Welcome to new Council members. Extended a shout -out to newly elected Recorder Payne and wished him good luck in his new County position. Councilperson Samuel: Encourages anyone that is here tonight to attend a Public Open House this Thursday, January 8, 2015, between 5:OOPM-7:OOPM, in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Planning and Zoning Director Shane Corbin will be going over a comprehensive plan to identify goals, policies, etc. for the next 20 years. Vice President Zastawny: None at this time. ADJOURNMENT: Councilperson Owen made a motion to ADJOURN at 7:20pm, with Councilperson Samuel seconding, PASSING on a vote of 8-0. Vicki Conlin, City Clerk APPROVED BY: Dennis Jo Presiding Officer