HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC JUNE 3, 2019 COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
JUNE 3, 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,June 3, 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 White, Councilperson
Payne, Councilperson Gill, Councilperson Hawkins, Councilperson Maples, Councilperson Ellis,
Councilperson Samuel and Council President Zastawny. Councilperson Owen arrived at 7:03 PM after
the Approval of the minutes.
MINUTES TO BE APPROVED:
May 20, 2019 Regular Proceedings—Councilperson Samuel made a motion to APPROVE the minutes with
Councilperson Ellis seconding, PASSING on a vote, 8-0.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
Councilperson Gill made a motion to APPROVE the agenda with Councilperson Samuel seconding,
PASSING on a vote, 9-0.
CLAIMS TO BE APPROVED:
Councilperson Gill said the Civil Claims are in the amount of$751,329.30. On page one there is a claim
for snow removal,this needs to be for this calendar year. Councilperson Gill made a motion to
APPROVE the claims contingent on the snow removal being from this year with Councilperson Hawkins
seconding PASSING on a vote, 9-0.
The Parks Claims were in the amount of$122,358.47. Councilperson Gill made a motion to APPROVE
the Parks Claims with Councilperson Payne seconding, PASSING on a vote, 9-0.
REPORT OF THE CLERK:
Nothing at this time.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Ed Zastawny/Heather Metcalf—PUBLIC HEARING -2019-OR-19 An Ordinance of Additional
Appropriation—Council President Ed Zastawny presented 2019-OR-19. There have been no
changes since the last meeting. Council President Zastawny opened the Public Hearing at 7:05
PM and with no members of the community coming forward to speak for or against the matter
the Public Hearing was closed. Councilperson Gill made a motion to APPROVE 2019-OR-19 on
the third and final reading with Councilperson Owen seconding, PASSING on a vote, 8-1 with
Councilperson Ellis voting against.
2. Ed Zastawny-Heather Metcalf PUBLIC HEARING 2019-OR-21 An Ordinance of Additional
Appropriation-Council President Ed Zastawny presented 2019-OR-21. There have been no
changes since the last meeting. Council President Zastawny opened the Public Hearing at 7:06
PM and with no members of the community coming forward to speak for or against the matter
the Public Hearing was closed. Councilperson Gill made a motion to APPROVE 2019-OR-21 on
the third and final reading with Councilperson Owen seconding, PASSING on a vote, 8-1 with
Councilperson Ellis voting against.
3. Ed Zastawny-Heather Metcalf PUBLIC HEARING 2019-OR-22 An Ordinance of Additional
Appropriation-Council President Ed Zastawny presented 2019-OR-22. There have been no
changes since the last meeting. Council President Zastawny opened the Public Hearing at 7:07
PM and with no members of the community coming forward to speak for or against the matter
the Public Hearing was closed. Councilperson Gill made a motion to APPROVE 2019-OR-22 on
the third and final reading with Councilperson Owen seconding, PASSING on a vote, 9-0.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Ed Zastawny/Matt Hall—One Southern Indiana Update—Matt Hall from One Southern Indiana
was present to give the Annual update. In 2018 there were 4 project announcements totaling
770 new jobs and $30,978,972 in new annual payroll. Mr. Hall reviewed the cumulative results
since 2006 overviewing new jobs added, annual payroll, and capital invested. The results have
been that for every one dollar invested $192.36 has been created in direct new taxable capital.
There are currently 23 new projects in the pipeline. One Southern Indiana works to attract new
businesses to the area by hosting companies and visiting other cities to sell the benefits of
Southern Indiana. They focus on both domestic and international marketing for the Southern
Indiana community. Wendy Chesser with One Southern Indiana discussed the advocacy agenda.
This year Indiana has joined the Interstate Compact allowing nurses licensed in Indiana to
practice in all states that have joined the compact. One Southern Indiana appreciates the City
Council and Administration for their support, they could not do all that they do without that
support. The Council thanked One Southern Indiana for the work that has been done and are
pleased with the partnership.
2. Ed Zastawny/Les Merkley—PUBLIC HEARING 2019-OR-23 An Ordinance Changing the Zoning
Map Designation of a Certain Tract of Property Located at 1003 French Street and Fully
Described in Attached Exhibit A From R3 to NC—Planning and Zoning Director Nathan Pruitt
presented 2019-OR-23. This is an area of 10th Street. It is less conducive to residential living but
there is an opportunity for commercial use. This has been offered to the owners to rezone the
property for commercial use instead of residential. Council President Zastawny opened the
Public Hearing at 7:24 PM and as no members of the community came forward to speak for or
against the matter the Public Hearing was closed. Councilperson Gill noted this came with a
favorable recommendation from Planning and Zoning. Councilperson Gill made a motion to
APPROVE 2019-OR-23 with Councilperson Owen seconding, PASSING on a vote, 9-0.
3. Ed Zastawny/ Les Merkley—PUBLIC HEARING 2019-OR-24 An Ordinance Changing the Zoning
Map Designation of a Certain Tract of Property Located at 903-905 E 10TH Street and Fully
Described in Attached Exhibit A From Cl to NC—Planning and Zoning Director Nathan Pruitt
presented 2019-OR-24. This is similar to 2019-OR-23 and close in proximity. Councilperson Gill
noted this came with a favorable recommendation from Planning and Zoning. 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 Gill
made a motion to APPROVE 2019-OR-24 with Councilperson Owen seconding, PASSING on a
vote, 9-0.
4. Ed Zastawny/Les Merkley—PUBLIC HEARING 2019-OR-25 An Ordinance Changing the Zoning
Map Designation of a Certain Tract of Property Located at Brookhollow Way and Fully
Described in Attached Exhibit A From M1 to R1- Planning and Zoning Director Nathan Pruitt
presented 2019-OR-25. This is going to a previous zoning. Council President Zastawny opened
the Public Hearing at 7:26 PM.
Scott Adams from Discovery Builders was present. This is for a single family residence. He is
here to answer any questions.
Council President Zastawny closed the Public Hearing at 7:27 PM.
Councilperson Payne stated that she did not have any concerns from her constituents on this
matter. Councilperson Payne made a motion to APPROVE 2019-OR-25 with Councilperson
Owen seconding, PASSING on a vote, 9-0.
5. Ed Zastawny/Les Merkley—PUBLIC HEARING 2019-OR-26 An Ordinance Changing the Zoning
Map Designation of a Certain Tract of Property Listed in Attached Exhibit A from C2-PD to C2-
PD—Planning and Zoning Director Nathan Pruitt presented 2019-OR-26. This is for Bridgepoint
Commons where the new movie theater will be going. This changes the standards the builder
must abide by now stating that they must use a total of 3 materials. It leaves more flexibility
and only changes the aesthetics. Councilperson Gill noted this did come with a favorable
recommendation from Planning and Zoning. Council President Zastawny opened the Public
Hearing at 7:30 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-26 with Councilperson Hawkins seconding, PASSING on a vote, 9-0.
6. Ed Zastawny/ Ron Ellis-Jeff Urban Enterprise Zone—Councilperson Ellis stated he would like to
read a letter. The letter stated he attended a special called meeting of the UEZA on May 29,
2019. There were 9 members present and was led by the Vice Chair. The purpose of the
meeting was to address the signing of the contract for the sale of property located at 228 Spring
Street by the Chair Person. The signing was done without the authorization of the board and
against the advice of attorney for the association. After some discussion there was a Resolution
passed to hire an attorney to begin litigation to stop the sale. This resolution was passed
unanimously. After more discussion of concerns of the current Chair Person. A vote of no
confidence was passed unanimously. He is making the City Council aware of this situation in
order to take action. This is about our responsibility to do what is right for the people of
Jeffersonville. Council President Zastawny stated before the Council meeting he received an
email from Councilperson White resigning from appointment on the UEZ.
Public Comment
Kelly Curran—Here just to answer questions.
Peggy Hardaway—228 E. Market Street—Pretty much everything happened is in agreement
with that letter.
Ben Gillett—331 Locust Street-Voice for his distaste. It is not appropriate for a Councilperson
to go against the authority and authorization of his own Council and he urges that even though
they have the resignation they still take a vote to remove him and he asks that the Council really
considers who will replace him on that board to ensure the new one is eager to write new
bylaws. He believes we need to be careful about who is in charge of these committees.
Councilperson Ellis made a motion to accept the resignation officially with Councilperson Owen
seconding PASSING on a vote, 9-0.
Councilperson Gill made a motion to APPOINT Councilperson Ellis. There were some questions
regarding him being at large. This is allowed she has reached out to Senator Ron Grooms and
received a reply back and the At Large Councilperson would represent the entire City so he
would be eligible to serve. Vicki was an at large when she served on the board. Councilperson
White seconded the motion, PASSING on a vote, 9-0.
7. Ed Zastawny/ Heather Metcalf—2019-OR-27 An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds within
the Same Department—Councilperson Gill stated this is for the Animal Control for a vehicle.
They have the money in their budget. Councilperson Maples asked if there were specs on the
vehicle and there were not. Councilperson Maples made a motion to TABLE 2019-OR-27 with
Councilperson Owen seconding, PASSING on a vote, 9-0.
REPORT OF THE COUNCIL ATTORNEY
Appreciates the opportunity to serve the City Council.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Commented during the agenda item.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS:
Nothing at this time.
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Councilperson White—Thanks to Council Attorney Wilder for all of the research and responsiveness to
the emails. He has enjoyed the back and forth on this. They courts will decide if what he did was
appropriate or not. Thanks to the Mayor for appointing him to UEZ prior to his Council appointment.
He has worked on a great deal of projects over the last 7.5 years and is looking forward to a break.
Thank you to Councilperson Payne, it's been a pleasure to work together and she will be missed.
Councilperson Payne—Three and a half years ago she was sitting in Scotties seat. She continues to
weigh in and represent those who elected her. She has fought hard to be someone who keeps
government out of business owner's rights. Sometimes she is voting by herself sometimes and that's
okay. She has tried to mediate and negotiate and move things forward. She is grateful to serve
alongside and has the utmost respect for each Councilperson. She is not sure who is going to sit in that
chair, but it should be known within the next 48 hours. She will help to transition and be the best voice
possible to the 3rd district and she hopes she has made them proud. She is excited to see what
Jeffersonville will be doing next.
Councilperson Maples—He echoes Councilperson White's comments on Councilperson Payne's service.
Best of luck.
Councilperson Gill—It will has been a pleasure to serve with Councilperson Payne. She knows her
district and constituents appreciate that. She wishes her luck in her new endeavors. There will be a
meeting in the near future between the Police Department and the Homeless Coalition to work out a
response for the calls that come in.
Councilperson Hawkins—Congratulations to Councilperson Ellis. He would love to hear an update on
the bylaws for UEZ. To Councilperson Payne, the last 3 years have went by quickly. She left a mark on
the Council that she should be proud of. In 3 days it will be the 75th anniversary of D Day.
Councilperson Owen—He echoes the many positive things said regarding Councilperson Payne.
Congratulations on time well served. They may not have always voted on the same side but she always
made it known why she voted the way she did. Best of luck moving forward.
Councilperson Ellis—It has been wonderful to be on this journey with Councilperson Payne. His position
regarding the UEZ board is one he would have taken no matter who the appointment was. He felt he
had to do that at this point. He will represent the Council to the best of his ability and keep them
informed. He will continue to be against Additional Appropriations and will stand up and represent the
tax payers and the people of Jeffersonville.
Councilperson Samuel—Godspeed to Councilperson Payne. He appreciates the departments looking for
transfers as opposed to additional appropriations. Dan Holder is here, he works with Childplace and he
appreciates him being in the audience.
Council President Zastawny—Best of luck to Councilperson Payne.
ADJOURNMENT:
Councilperson Owen made the motion to ADJOURN and the meeting adjourned at 7:59 P.M.
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