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Home My WebLink AboutCC MARCH 4, 2019 COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA MARCH 4, 2019 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 4, 2019. Council President Ed Zastawny along with City Clerk Conlin called the meeting to order at 7:02 pm. Councilperson Ellis gave the invocation. Council President Zastawny 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 Maples, Councilperson Hawkins, Councilperson Owen and Councilperson Ellis, Councilperson Samuel and Council President Zastawny were present. Councilperson Jahn and Councilperson Gill were absent from the proceedings. MINUTES TO BE APPROVED: February 19, 2019 Regular Proceedings—Councilperson Owen made a motion to APPROVE the minutes with Councilperson Maples seconding, PASSING on a vote, 7-0. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA: Councilperson Maples made a motion to APPROVE the agenda with Councilperson Owen seconding, PASSING on a vote, 7-0. CLAIMS TO BE APPROVED: City Controller Heather Metcalf presented the General Claims. There is a hand carried claim for the amount of$8906 and it is for AIM dues. We were short in this line item and had to transfer$372.39 out of Special Projects. The new total is$1,212,222.84. Council President Zastawny asked if all claims were in order. Controller Metcalf stated they are. Councilperson Samuel made a motion to APPROVE the claims as changed with Councilperson Ellis seconding, PASSING on a vote, 8-0. (Councilperson Jahn arrived at 7:06 PM during the presentation of the General Claims). City Controller Heather Metcalf presented the Parks Claims list. Council President Zastawny asked if all claims were in order. Controller Metcalf said they are. Councilperson Samuel made a motion to APPROVE the claims as presented with Councilperson Ellis seconding, PASSING on a vote, 8-0. REPORT OF THE CLERK: Nothing at this time. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 1. Ed Zastawny/Sarah Green 2018-OR-67 An Ordinance Amending 2016-OR-11 Which Amends 2006-OR-14 Ordinance Regulating the Treatment and Keeping of Domestic, Dangerous, and/or Vicious Animals Within the City Limits—Tabled until May 2019 No Action Needed 2. Ed Zastawny-Les Merkley—2018-OR-77 An Ordinance Amending The Jeffersonville Zoning Code (2000-OR-61) For Purposes of Establishing Regulations for Non-Commercial -Tabled until May 2019 No Action Needed 3. Ed Zastawny-Heather Metcalf—2019-OR-5 An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds within the Same Department— City Controller Heather Metcalf presented 2019-OR-2. There have been no changes since the last meeting. Councilperson Samuel asked if the last line transfer was the fund for programs and activities. It is. Councilperson Samuel asked why they wouldn't decrease the$68,000 by$30,000 as opposed to doing it this way. Councilperson Owen made a motion to APPROVE 2019-OR-5 on the third and final reading with Councilperson Maples seconding, PASSING on a vote, 7-1 with Councilperson Samuel voting against. 4. Ed Zastawny- Heather Metcalf—PUBLIC HEARING 2019-OR-6-City Controller Heather Metcalf presented 2019-OR-6. There have been no changes since the last meeting. Council President Zastawny opened the Public Hearing at 7:11 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 2019-OR-6 on the third and final reading with Councilperson Maples seconding, PASSING on a vote, 7-1 with Councilperson Ellis voting against. 5. Ed Zastawny- Heather Metcalf—PUBLIC HEARING 2019-OR-7 An Ordinance of Additional Appropriations Public Hearing March 4, 2019 (Building Commissioner)—There have been no changes since the last meeting. Council President Zastawny 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 Owen said he spoke with Controller Metcalf and the Building Commissioners revenue brought in more than projected in 2018. Councilperson Maples made a motion to APPROVE 2019-OR-7 on the third and final reading with Councilperson Jahn seconding, PASSING on a vote, 7-1 with Councilperson Ellis voting against. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Ed Zastawny/Les Merkley—PUBLIC HEARING 2019-OR-8 An Ordinance Changing the Zoning Map Designation of a Certain Tract of Property Located at 1002 East 10th Street and Fully Described in Attached Exhibit A from R3 to NC(ONE READING)- This came with a favorable recommendation from Planning Commission. Council President Zastawny opened the Public Hearing at 7:14 PM and as no members of the community came forward to speak for or against the matter the Public Hearing was closed. Councilperson Samuel made a motion to APPROVE 2019-OR-9 with Councilperson Jahn seconding, PASSING on a vote, 8-0. 2. Ed Zastawny—Heather Metcalf-2019-R-1 A Resolution Of The Common Council of the Jeffersonville Authorizing The Investment of Public Funds—City Controller Heather Metcalf presented 2019-R-1. This used to have to be renewed every two years but now it has be done every year. Councilperson Owen made a motion to APPROVE 2019-R-1 with Councilperson Maples seconding, PASSING on a vote, 7-0. 3. Ed Zastawny-Les Merkley—PUBLIC HEARING 2019-OR-9 An Ordinance Amending the City of Jeffersonville Zoning Ordinance (2000-OR-61)Approving Updates to the NC(Neighborhood Commercial) Development Standards and Permitted and Special Exception Uses as Recommended by the Plan Commission (ONE READING) Revisions—Long Range Planner Chad Reischl presented 2019-OR-9. Council President Zastawny asked the difference between Downtown Commercial and Neighborhood Commercial and if anyone spoke against this matter during the meeting. Nobody spoke against it and things such as pet care, contractor's offices, small boutiques and apparel shops. It was discovered that the Attachment A that was provided was incorrect and for a previous matter. Councilperson Owen discussed tabling the matter so correct documentation could be provided. Council President Zastawny opened the Public Hearing at 7:25 PM and as no members of the community came forward to speak for or against the matter the Public Hearing was closed. Councilperson Samuel made a motion to TABLE 2019- OR-9 with Councilperson Hawkins seconding, PASSING on a vote, 8-0. 4. Ed Zastawny-Heather Metcalf—Annual Report& Encumbrances—City Controller Heather Metcalf presented the Annual Report and Encumbrances. These need to be accepted for the record. Councilperson Owen made a motion to ACCEPT the Annual Report into the record with Councilperson Jahn seconding, PASSING on a vote, 8-0. Councilperson Owen made a motion to ACCEPT the Encumbrances into the record with Councilperson Jahn seconding, PASSING on a vote, 8-0. 5. Ed Zastawny-Heather Metcalf 2019-OR-10 An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds within the Same Department-This is to pay the stipend for the board members for the boards that didn't receive a stipend last year. Councilperson Owen made a motion to APPROVE 2017-OR-10 on the first and second reading with Councilperson Jahn seconding, PASSING on a vote, 8-0. 6. Ed Zastawny- Heather Metcalf 2019-OR-11 An Ordinance of Additional Appropriations Public Hearing March 4, 2019 (Public Hearing March 18, 2019)- City Controller Heather Metcalf presented 2019-OR-11. Councilperson Owen made a motion to APPROVE 2019-OR-11 with Councilperson Jahn seconding, PASSING on a vote, 7-1 with Councilperson Ellis voting against. 7. Ed Zastawny-Ed Zastawny—Appointment to Public Arts Commission—Council President Zastawny said the new nomination for the appointment is Rosie Callahan. Ms. Callahan is a retired school teacher and is involved in the performing arts. Councilperson Samuel made a motion to APPOINT Rosie Callahan with Councilperson Jahn seconding, PASSING on a vote, 8-0. DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS: Nothing at this time. REPORT OF THE COUNCIL ATTORNEY Nothing at this time. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Nancy Eklund -1608 Flintlock Dr.—At the previous Council Meeting there was a discussion regarding the Council's funding for JNLA and their National Night Out event. It was suggested that the Council should pull their funding for JNLA because of insinuations that the organization was political in nature. She and her husband, Richard have been active members ofJNLA since its inception 7 years ago in January of 2012 during Mayor Galligan last term in office. They attended the Jeffersonville Neighborhood Alliance institute put forth by Clarence Hall. These classes gave the attendees insight into many of the City departments, political parties, and volunteer opportunities. JNLI was promoted as a program that would connect neighborhood leaders to local government and public entities to produce positive change in the communities. JNLA strives to enhance the quality of life of all Jeffersonville residents by promoting neighborhood improvements. Their largest event is National Night Out. The City Council funding is used to secure items for this event. The aim of the National Night Out is to connect neighborhoods with their leaders and safety personnel. Their meetings are always nonpartisan in nature. COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilperson White—No comment. Councilperson Jahn—Happy St. Patrick's Day. Councilperson Maples—No comment. Councilperson Hawkins—Congratulations to Jeffersonville High School for being sectional champs. Councilperson Owen—He has been approached regarding his stipend for the Parks Authority. He is not comfortable accepting compensation for serving on that board as he is an elected official and would like to defer that compensation. It was discussed and they are able to defer compensation for board they serve on. Additionally the numbers for health insurance are rising. He would like to revisit and discuss HSA options for employees. Councilperson Ellis—He agrees with Mr. Owen in that he does not want to accept compensation for serving on boards. He received a phone call from Doug Drake PCS regarding a table being purchased for their 60th anniversary event. Councilperson Owen made a motion to support the table with Councilperson White seconding coming out of Special Projects, PASSING on a vote, 8-0. Councilperson Samuel—There is an ordinance regarding specifications for a vehicle purchase. He would like to make sure that is being enforced and if not if there is support talk about other options. He is not comfortable having an ordinance in place if it is not being followed. Apologized for being absent last meeting, his newest granddaughter was born Council President Zastawny—They did buy a table for the Mainstreet Cookoff for tomorrow if they can make it out to support that event. ADJOURNMENT: Councilperson Owen made the motion to ADJOURN and the meeting adjourned at 7:57 P.M. 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