HomeMy WebLinkAboutJULY 24, 2017 COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
JULY 24, 2017
The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met in regular session in Room 101, 500
Quartermaster Court,Jeffersonville, Indiana at 7:00 pm, on Monday,July 24, 2017.
Council President Gill along with City Clerk Conlin called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Mr. Bobby
Campbell gave the Invocation and Council President Gill asked those in attendance to recite the Pledge
of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:The roll call was conducted and those present were: Councilperson White, Councilperson
Zastawny, Councilperson Maples, Councilperson Hawkins, Council President Gill, and Councilperson Ellis.
Councilperson Jahn, Councilperson Owen, and Council Vice President Samuel were absent from the
proceedings.
MINUTES TO BE APPROVED:
Minutes from the Council Regular Proceedings July 10, 2017—Councilperson Zastawny made a motion to
APPROVE with Councilperson Hawkins seconding, PASSING on a vote, 5-0-1 with Councilperson Maples
abstaining as he was absent during the July 10, 2017 meeting.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
Councilperson Zastawny made a motion to APPROVE the agenda as presented with Councilperson
Maples seconding, PASSING on a vote, 6-0.
CLAIMS TO BE APPROVED:
Heather Metcalf, Controller presented the General Claims List. There was one change, on page three
the claim for KY Truck Sales the account number needs to be changed to have it paid from Repairs and
Maintenance. The total is the same. Councilperson Gill reminded Controller Metcalf that the POs need
to be signed and completed prior to the credit cards being checked out. Councilperson Zastawny made
a motion to APPROVE the General Claims with Councilperson Maples seconding, PASSING on a vote, 6-
0. Heather Metcalf, Controller presented the Parks Claims List. Everything was in order according to
Council President Gill. Councilperson Zastawny made a motion to APPROVE the Parks Claims with
Councilperson Hawkins seconding PASSING on a vote, 6-0. Controller Metcalf stated she did look into
the payroll as requested this last time and everything is in order.
REPORT OF THE CLERK:
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Les Merkley- 2017-OR-37 An Ordinance of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana, Authorizing The
Issuance of its Capital Development Tourism Fund Revenue Bond, Series 2017; Authorizing The
Solicitation of Competitive Bids For the Purchase Of The Bond; Authorizing The Execution and
Delivery On Behalf of the City of A Pledge Agreement Between The City and The Clark-Floyd
Counties Convention and Tourism Bureau, In Order To Provide Security And A Source Of
Payment For The Bond; And Taking Other Related Action (Passed on 1st reading 7/10/17)—
Mr. Merkley emailed the Council a copy of the membership earlier in the day and he has given a
copy of it to Clerk Conlin to attach to the copy that is to be signed. Councilperson Hawkins
made a motion to AMEND 2017-OR-37 to include exhibit A, with Councilperson Zastawny
passing on a vote, 6-0.
Councilperson Zastawny made a motion to APPROVE 2017-OR-37 on the second and third
reading as amended with Councilperson Maples seconding, PASSING on a vote, 6-0.
2. Len Ashack—2017-OR-38 An Ordinance concerning the refunding by the City of Jeffersonville of
all or portions of its Sewage Works Refunding Revenue Bond of 2009 and its Sewage Works
Revenue Bonds of 2010, Series B (Taxable Build America Bonds—Direct Pay Options);
authorizing the issuance of sewage works refunding revenue bonds for such purposes;
providing for the collection, segregation and distribution of the revenues of the sewage works
and the safeguarding of the interest of the owners of the sewage works refunding revenue
bonds authorized herein; other matters connected therewith; and repealing ordinance
inconsistent herewith. (Passed on 1st and 2nd reading 7/10/17)—There is a new page two for
2017-OR-38. It changes the second to last"Whereas" statement to state "refunding bonds".
Mr.Ashack reminded the Council this does not increase rates and will save the City money over
the years. Councilperson Zastawny made a motion to AMEND 2017-OR-38 with Councilperson
White seconding, PASSING on a vote, 6-0. Councilperson Zastawny made a motion to APPROVE
2017-OR-38 as amended on the third and final reading with Councilperson Maples seconding,
PASSING on a vote, 6-0.
3. Heather Metcalf—PUBLIC HEARING 2017-OR-41 An Ordinance of Additional—City Controller
Metcalf presented 2017-OR-41. There have been no changes since the last meeting. Council
President Gill opened the Public Hearing at 7:12 PM and as no members of the community came
forward to speak for or against the matter the Public Hearing was closed. Councilperson Ellis
made a motion to APPROVE 2017-OR-41 on the third and final reading with Councilperson
Zastawny seconding, PASSING on a vote, 6-0.
4. Heather Metcalf- PUBLIC HEARING 2017-OR-42 -An Ordinance of Additional Appropriation
(Passed on 1st reading 7/10/17)-City Controller Metcalf presented 2017-OR-42. There have
been no changes since the last meeting. Council President Gill opened the Public Hearing at
7:12 PM and as no members of the community came forward to speak for or against the matter
the Public Hearing was closed at 7:13 PM. Councilperson White made a motion to APPROVE
2017-OR-42 on the third and final reading contingent upon the Non-Reverting Fund passing
later in the evening and this money going to that fund to start the project off. Councilperson
Zastawny seconded the motion, PASSING on a vote, 6-0.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Heather Metcalf—2017-OR-43 -An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds within the Same
Department—All of these transfers are within the departments budgets. Councilperson White
made a motion to APPROVE 2017-OR-43 on the first and second reading with Councilperson
Zastawny seconding, PASSING on a vote, 6-0.
2. Heather Metcalf—2017-OR-44 An Ordinance of Additional Appropriations (Public Hearing
August 7, 2017) -This is to cover some events being put on to raise funding for the Nahand
Fiedlhouse, they will not be able to spend the money unless the receive it. The other amount is
for Planning and Zoning to purchase a new vehicle. Planning and Zoning Director Nathan Pruitt
stated the current vehicle is a 1996 Dodge Dakota and it has broken down 3 times this year. It's
not always a quick fix and is sometimes out of working order for a couple of weeks at a time.
Has not got a specific quote yet. Councilperson White suggested contacting the Jones group as
the City purchases a lot of vehicles from there. The amount presented include decal work for
the vehicle. Councilperson Maples made a motion to APPROVE 2017-OR-44 with Councilperson
White seconding, PASSING on a vote, 6-0.
3. Nathan Pruitt—2017-OR-45-An Ordinance Establishing A Non-Reverting Fund for the Spring
Street Master Plan Implementation—This creates a fund that can receive EDIT dollars and the
general fund as well as funds from LIEZ, allows collection of funds for only this purpose.
Councilperson Zastawny made a motion to APPROVE 2017-OR-45 with Councilperson White
seconding, PASSING on a vote, 6-0.
REPORT OF THE COUNCIL ATTORNEY
Thank you to Mr. Merkley for advising when requested this evening. Mr. Wilder had a last minute
conference he had to be at.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS:
Mr. Nathan Pruitt—There was a filing in his office for Ellingsworth Commons today. Very exciting and
can be viewed in Planning and Zoning. The Developer will be holding a Public Meeting soon on August
16, 2017 at 7 PM at the GCCS Administration Building. This is going to be a big development for
Jeffersonville.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None at this time.
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Councilperson White—Regarding the Parking Lot at Spring and Market that was discussed last meeting,
there is supposed to be an update around November or December.
Councilperson Zastawny—Training Camp for NFL starts this week, something to look forward to.
Councilperson Maples—Charlestown Pike is currently shut down. He contacted Mr. Miles at the Street
Department and it should be back open before schools start this week. He hopes all of the kids have a
great school year.
Councilperson Hawkins—He met with Oak Park Conservancy. They are having drainage issues, we are
going to have to figure out how to budget for those this coming up budget. He is very excited about
Ellingsworth Commons. This is the first big scale project and will set the precedent for years to come.
We need to make sure it is done correctly.
Councilperson Ellis—Mr. Shelby will be here at the next meeting. Ms. Conlin has a draft for the plaque.
He would like to get other opinions on it as well from the Council.
Clerk Conlin said the Little League team will be here on the 7th to thank the Council for their donation.
Council President Gill would like them to lead the Pledge of Allegiance that day.
Council President Gill—Mr.Joel Olsen would like to go over some claim information. We have had a
high amount of claims. We find out what our renewal is in August. July 31, 2017 at 9 AM there will be
an insurance meeting. The next meeting we will have our new photos done,they will arrive at 5:45 to
set up so they are finished in time for the meeting to begin at 7. Also National Night Out is August 152
from 6-8 PM.
ADJOURNMENT:
Councilperson White made the motion to ADJOURN and the meeting adjourned at 7:31 P.M.
APPROVED BY:
Lisa Gi , President
aA T:
Vicki Conlin, Clerk