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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC APRIL 1, 2019 COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA April 1, 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, April 1, 2019. Council President Ed Zastawny along with City Clerk Conlin called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Mr. Bobby Campbell 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 Gill, Councilperson Maples, Councilperson Hawkins, Councilperson Owen and Councilperson Ellis, Councilperson Samuel and Council President Zastawny were present. Councilperson Jahn was absent from the proceedings and Councilperson White arrived at 7:04 PM during the approval of the claims. MINUTES TO BE APPROVED: March 18, 2019 Regular Proceedings—Councilperson Gill made a motion to APPROVE the minutes with Councilperson Owen seconding, PASSING on a vote, 7-0. March 18, 2019 Workshop-Councilperson Gill made a motion to APPROVE the minutes with Councilperson Owen seconding, PASSING on a vote, 7-0. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA: Councilperson Owen made a motion to APPROVE the agenda with Councilperson Maples seconding, PASSING on a vote, 7-0. CLAIMS TO BE APPROVED: City Controller Heather Metcalf presented the General Claims. On page 5 there was a duplicate claim for ATT. They will be sending a refund check for that amount. Councilperson Gill asked if that money will go back into City Hall. It will. There is a claim for New Washington State Bank that needs to be increased $5.15 so that total is$43,720.60. So that increases the claims docket by the$5.15. Councilperson Gill asked if all claims were in order. They are in order. The new total is $1,103,234.94. Councilperson Gill asked if the cell phones were straightened out and the Account Payable vouchers were straightened out, and they are. Councilperson Gill made a motion to APPROVE the claims as changed with Councilperson Owen seconding, PASSING on a vote, 8-0. City Controller Heather Metcalf presented the Parks Claims list. There was a duplicate claim on page 4 in the amount of$28.53 for Sherwin Williams. The new total is$138,590.56. Councilperson Gill made a motion to APPROVE the claims for the adjusted amount with Councilperson Owen 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 NEW BUSINESS: 1. Ed Zastawny/Les Merkley—2019-OR-12 An Ordinance Changing the Zoning Map Designation of a Certain Tract of Property Located at 61 Louise Street and Fully Described in Attached Exhibit A From R1 to M3—City Attorney Les Merkley presented 2019-OR-12. This comes with a favorable recommendation from the Planning Commission. The applicant was present to answer any questions, BWI Mariposa. Ryan Mitchell was present from the company and provided an overview of the project. It will be a 45 unit multi-family housing construction. This will be a long term transitional housing for homeless with provided wraparound services. Council President Zastawny opened the Public Hearing at 7:12 PM. Beth Kenney—representative from Life Springs, present to answer any questions and in support of the project. Lianeer Hobbs-just present to support the project. Public Hearing was CLOSED at 7:12 PM. Councilperson Gill said the only concern she had heard was regarding the lighting of the project. Councilperson White recommended the petitioner be in contact with CASI regarding this project. Councilperson Hawkins asked who would develop the criteria for being admitted for this housing. BWI will develop the criteria and Lifesprings will oversee it. Council President Zastawny asked who would maintain ownership and maintenance. The way this is written it cannot exchange hands for 15 years minimum. Councilperson Owen said he appreciates this type of project. Councilperson White recommended the applicant additionally get in contact with Judge Adams. Councilperson Maples made a motion to APPROVE 2019-OR-12 with Councilperson Ellis seconding, PASSING on a vote, 8-0. 2. Ed Zastawny/Heather Metcalf—2019-OR-13 An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds within the Same Department—City Controller Heather Metcalf presented 2019-OR-13. This is for Street and Sanitation and part of this is to repair a garbage truck. Councilperson Gill made a motion to APPROVE 2019-OR-13 with Councilperson Owen 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: Nothing at this time. COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilperson White—The ribbon cutting for the Bike Share was a great event, and they were able to hand out free helmets. There are three stations downtown and it is very inexpensive and nice to ride around town or across the bridge. Councilperson Maples—Nothing at this time. Councilperson Gill—Councilperson Gill requested workshop. The Circuit Breakers came back higher than expected and this needs to be addressed ASAP so the departments can know what to do for their budgets. She would like for this to be before the next Council Meeting at 6 PM. In regards to the Bike Share she has been seeing them everywhere, they are very popular. Councilperson Hawkins—Nothing at this time. Councilperson Owen—Councilperson Owen would like to recognize the Vice President of the Parks Authority Dr.Josh Cornberg for receiving his PhD. In regards to Redevelopment update, 10th Street should be completed around the end of May. He does not have an update on the animal shelter yet. Councilperson Ellis—Nothing at this time. Councilperson Samuel—Councilperson Samuel was at the Building Commissioners office today and they were very busy, it's great to see that. Councilperson Samuel recognized two Boy Scouts present, Miles and Max Corsen. They discussed their concerns for the City, the lack of a stop light at the intersection of Middle Road and Port Road as well issues concerning homelessness. Projects like what was presented today will help to address that homelessness. Council President Zastawny—Council President Zastawny said he recently looked up some information regarding affordable housing. Jeffersonville is the most affordable of the surrounding areas. ADJOURNMENT: Councilperson Samuel made the motion to ADJOURN and the meeting adjourned at 7:34 P.M. APPROVED BY: Ed Zastawny, President A ST: Vicki Conlin, Clerk