HomeMy WebLinkAboutMARCH 5, 2018 COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
March 5, 2018
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, March 5, 2018.
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 stand and recite
the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:The roll call was conducted and those present were: Councilperson White, Councilperson
Jahn, Councilperson Maples, Council President Gill, Councilperson Owen, and Councilperson Ellis and
Councilperson Samuel. Councilperson Zastawny and Councilperson Hawkins were absent from the
proceedings.
MINUTES TO BE APPROVED:
February 19, 2018 Regular Proceedings—Councilperson Samuel made a motion to APPROVE with
Councilperson Ellis seconding, PASSING on a vote, 6-0-1 with Councilperson Maples abstaining.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
Councilperson Owen made a motion to APPROVE the agenda with Councilperson Samuel seconding,
PASSING on a vote, 7-0.
CLAIMS TO BE APPROVED:
Heather Metcalf, City Controller presented the General Claims List. On pg 2 a claim in the amount of
$1,265.73 for Police Merit needs to be removed. It still needs to go before the board and will be
resubmitted at the next Council Meeting. The new total is$1,569,957.07. Councilperson Samuel made
a motion to APPROVE the general claims as amended with Councilperson Jahn seconding, PASSING on a
vote, 7-0.
Heather Metcalf, City Controller presented the Parks Claims List. There are no changes. Council
President Gill asked if all of the Claims are in order and they are. Councilperson Owen made a motion to
APPROVE the Parks Claims with Councilperson Jahn seconding, PASSING on a vote, 7-0.
REPORT OF THE CLERK:
Nothing at this time.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Lisa Gill/Nathan Samuel—2018-OR-8 An Ordinance Amending 2016-OR-86 An Ordinance
Establishing the Jeffersonville Public Arts Commission Repealing and Replacing Prior Public
Arts Committee Resolutions- Passed on 1st and 2nd 2/5/18—TABLED 2/20/2018—
Councilperson Samuel made a motion to TABLE 2018-OR-8 with Councilperson Owen seconding,
PASSING on a vote, 7-0.
2. Lisa Gill/Heather Metcalf—2018-OR-14 An Ordinance of Additional Appropriation (Public
Hearing March 5, 2018)- City Controller Heather Metcalf presented 2018-OR-14. This is for the
second half of the kiddie feature for the aquatic center. Council President opened the Public
Hearing at 7:06 PM and as no members of the community came forward to speak for or against
the matter the Public Hearing was closed. Councilperson Owen made a motion to APPROVE
2018-OR-14 on the third and final reading with Councilperson Jahn seconding, PASSING on a
vote, 7-0.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Lisa Gill/Marilyn Czape- City Pride Litter Program—Marilyn joining with the City to kickoff a
litter campaign/program— Marilyn presented to the City Council the clean up day for the City.
It will be on April 7 from 10-12 pm. They will be meeting at the different parks and there is a
rain date of April 14th. The City is providing the gloves and the bags. Councilperson Samuel
asked if this is going to be an ongoing group and it is. They have contacted the schools and
churches and local Boy Scout troops. Councilperson Maples recommended that they get in
touch with the Police Chief on instructions for disposing of sharp objects and they have already.
2. Lisa Gill/Jim Calvery/Nicklies - PUBLIC HEARING 2018-OR-15 An Ordinance Petition to
Vacate a Public Right-Of-Way in the City Of Jeffersonville (Sellers Court) -This has
already been recorded and is the plat of land that T's into Sellers Court. There will be some
temporary lighting going up. The City will be installing new traffic lights. Council President Gill
opened the Public Hearing at 7:16 PM and as no members of the community came forward to
speak for or against the matter the public hearing was closed. Councilperson Jahn said there is a
typo on the Ordinance, it says the County Reorder and should say the County Recorder.
Councilperson Samuel made a motion to APPROVE 2018-OR-15 with Councilperson Owen
seconding, PASSING on a vote, 7-0.
3. Lisa Gill/Rob Waiz—2018-R-1 A Resolution Approving Statement of Benefits for Proposed
Personal Property and Real Property Tax Abatements—Rob Waiz presented 2018-R-1. This is
for a property tax abatement for Bluegrass Supply Chain Services. A representative from the
company was present. Currently they have 14 employees in Jeffersonville and are looking to
expand that with an additional 70 employees with the average wage of 19.70/hour. This will be
off New Middle Rd. They are looking at investing 8.4 million for a 10 year property tax
abatement with an additional $550,000 in personal property. This will be the third location in
Jeffersonville. Councilperson White thanked the company for choosing Jeffersonville.
Councilperson Owen made a motion to APPROVE 2018-R-1 with Councilperson White
seconding, PASSING on a vote, 7-0.
4. Lisa Gill/Les Merkley—2018-R-2 A Resolution Approving and Ratifying Interlocal Agreement
Between City of Jeffersonville, and the Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission and the Civil
Town of Clarksville and the Clarksville Redevelopment Commission—City Attorney Les Merkley
presented 2018-R-2. This is a requirement from KIPDA. This is the first time that KIPDA has
funded a project that goes between two municipalities. This is in Clarksville and the City will
receive a portion of the funds for 9th Street. This is for sidewalks and pedestrian crossings.
Councilperson Samuel made a motion to APPROVE 2018-R-2 with Councilperson Owen
seconding, PASSING on a vote, 7-0.
5. Lisa Gill/Les Merkley—PUBLIC HEARING 2018-OR-16-An Ordinance Changing the Zoning Map
Designation of a Certain Tract of Property Being Multiple Parcels on Spring Street and Fully
Described in Attached Exhibit A From R3 (Old Residential), Cl (Small to Medium Scale General
Commercial), C2 (Medium to Large Scale General Commercial),to DC(Downtown Commercial)
—City Attorney Les Merkley presented 2018-OR-16. This only requires one reading but needs a
public hearing. Council President Gill opened the Public Hearing at 7:29 PM and as no members
of the community came forward to speak for or against the matter the public hearing was
closed. Councilperson Owen made a motion to APPROVE 2018-OR-16 with Councilperson
Samuel seconding, PASSING on a vote, 7-0.
6. Lisa Gill/Les Merkley-Public Hearing 2018-OR-17 An Ordinance Amending the Jeffersonville
Zoning Ordinance (2000-OR-61)To Amend The Standards for Filling/Gas Stations in Article 7
As Recommended by the Plan Commission -City Attorney Les Merkley presented 2018-OR-17.
This is in regards to the placements and restrictions for gas stations. Councilperson Jahn stated
she has continuously voted no on items that restrict businesses and will be voting no for this as
well. She thinks there are other ways to protect the land use if the gas stations close and fail
and would be interested in exploring those. Councilperson Samuel made a motion to APPROVE
2018-OR-17 with Councilperson Ellis seconding, PASSING on a vote, 6-1 with Councilperson Jahn
voting against.
7. Lisa Gill/Heather Metcalf—2018-OR-18 An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds within the
Same Department—Controller Metcalf presented 2018-OR-18. This money is in an asset
account and anything less than 1000 will be moved to a supply. There will be a couple more the
next meeting as well. Councilperson Samuel noted that the Council was just asked to
appropriate more money for training and now they are taking money away from the training
line. Councilperson White made a motion to APPROVE 2018-OR-18 on the first and second
reading with Councilperson Maples seconding, PASSING on a vote, 7-0.
8. Lisa Gill/Heather Metcalf—2017 Annual Report/Encumbrances/2 year old checks/Top 20
employees and Top 40 vendors-City Controller Heather Metcalf presented the Annual Report.
Councilperson Jahn made a motion to ACCEPT the annual report with Councilperson Owen
seconding, PASSING on a vote, 7-0. Councilperson Owen made a motion to ACCEPT the
Outstanding Checks with Councilperson Jahn seconding, PASSING on a vote, 7-0. Councilperson
Jahn made a motion to ACCEPT the encumbrances with Councilperson Owen seconding,
PASSING on a vote, 7-0. The top vendors were discussed. There are some listed that would not
apply under the Ordinance that was tabled this evening. This matter will be brought back
before the Council after the changes have been made to the Ordinance.
9. Lisa Gill/Heather Metcalf—2018-OR-19 An Ordinance of Additional Appropriation (Public
Hearing March 5, 2018)-City Controller presented 2018-OR-19. This is for cash that is received
in but was not in the budget. Councilperson Owen made a motion to APPROVE 2018-OR-19
with Councilperson Jahn seconding, PASSING on a vote, 6-1 with Councilperson Ellis voting
against.
REPORT OF THE COUNCIL ATTORNEY
Council Attorney Larry Wilder thanked Clerk Conlin for the Robert's Rules of Order she provided him
with.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS:
None at this time.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Nothing at this time.
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Councilperson White—Councilperson White reminded the Council that the YMCA had came during the
last Council meeting and if there is support he would like to make a motion to grant those funds.
Councilperson Owen asked if the motion would include the contingency that the UEZ would also
contribute $5000 and it would. Councilperson Samuel said he was under the impression that the
Council was going to develop a process for the non-profits and would like to wait until that is done.
Councilperson White said he would like to see that start in 2019. Councilperson White made a motion
to APPROVE the$5000 contribution to the YMCA with the contingency that the UEZ contribute $5000 as
well. Councilperson Owen seconded. A roll call was requested
Councilperson White—Yes
Councilperson Jahn—No
Councilperson Maples—Yes
Council President Gill—Yes
Councilperson Owen—Yes
Councilperson Ellis—No
Councilperson Samuel—No
Final vote, motion FAILED on a vote,4-3.
Councilperson Jahn—Councilperson Jahn thanked Controller Metcalf. Also she would like to applaud
the Arts and Cultural District for receiving the grant they received.
Councilperson Maples—Councilperson Maples apologized for missing the last meeting as he was ill. He
wanted to thank the Police and Fire for their efforts with the recent flooding. He was concerned about
the Flag at Duffy's landing and he turned on the television to see that the emergency crews were taking
care of that matter already.
Councilperson Owen—He is sure most have heard by now that the Parks Director suffered a heart attack
and Mike O'Brien has stepped in as the director for now. The Parks Authority met earlier this evening
and approved Rodney Adkins for Jeff Goes Country. That will be June 23rd. The Parks Department may
be coming to the Council for some unforeseen expenses to repair the River Stage from the recent
flooding. Also the Greater Clark County Schools will be looking to use the Fieldhouse Facility and there
would need to be an Interlocal agreement for that.
Councilperson Ellis—Councilperson Ellis said he agrees with Councilperson White on supplying the
money for the YMCA after the Finance Committee meets and it is discussed there.
Councilperson Samuel—Councilperson Samuel said the Arts and Cultural District received a $220,000
grant for studio booths that will be at the Grey Well building. Thank you to Dawn, Delynn, and Andy for
their assistance obtaining the grant it is a very competitive process.
Council President Gill—The Finance Committee will meet on Wednesday at 3 PM. In regards to the
flooding, she cannot commend the emergency responders enough for their work. She cannot praise
them enough.
ADJOURNMENT:
Councilperson Samuel made the motion to ADJOURN and the meeting adjourned at 8:04 P.M.
APPROVED BY:
Lisa Gill, President
A T:
Vicki Conlin, Clerk