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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC SEPTEMBER 3, 2019 COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA SEPTEMBER 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 September 3, 2019. Council President Ed Zastawny along with City Clerk Conlin called the meeting to order at 7:08 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 Maples, Councilperson Paris, Councilperson Gill, Councilperson Hawkins, Councilperson Owen, Councilperson Ellis, Councilperson Samuel and Council President Zastawny. MINUTES TO BE APPROVED: August 19, 2019 Budget Workshop—Councilperson Gill made a motion to APPROVE the minutes with Councilperson Owen seconding, PASSING on a vote, 9-0. August 19, 2019 Regular Proceedings—Councilperson Maples made a motion to APPROVE the minutes with Councilperson Owen seconding, PASSING on a vote, 9-0. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA: Councilperson Owen made a motion to APPROVE the agenda with Councilperson Maples seconding, PASSING on a vote, 9-0. CLAIMS TO BE APPROVED: City Controller Heather Metcalf presented the Civil Claims. Councilperson Gill asked if all claims were in order and Controller Metcalf stated they are. Councilperson Gill made a motion to APPROVE the claims with Councilperson Owen seconding, PASSING on a vote, 9-0. City Controller Heather Metcalf presented the Parks Claims. On page 2 there is a change removing a claim in the amount of$273.58, this is going to be turned into insurance. The new total is$461,081.84. Councilperson Gill asked if all claims were in order and Controller Metcalf stated they are. Councilperson Gill made a motion to APPROVE the Parks Claims with Councilperson Ellis seconding, PASSING on a vote, 9-0. REPORT OF THE CLERK: City Clerk Conlin noted on the claim that is now being turned into insurance she would need the invoice and police report before she can process the claim. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 1. Ed Zastawny/Heather Metcalf—2019-OR-42 An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within The Same Department—City Controller Heather Metcalf presented 2019-OR-42. There have been no changes since the last meeting. Councilperson Gill made a motion to APPROVE 2019- OR-42 on the third and final reading with Councilperson Owen seconding, PASSING on a vote, 9- 0. 1 2. Ed Zastawny/ Heather Metcalf—PUBLIC HEARING -2019-OR-43 An Ordinance of Additional Appropriation—City Controller Heather Metcalf presented 2019-OR-43. There have been no changes since the last meeting. Council President Zastawny opened the Public Hearing at 7:13 PM and as no members of the community came forward to speak for or against the matter, the Public Hearing was closed. Councilperson Maples made a motion to APPROVE 2019-OR-43 with Councilperson Owen seconding, PASSING on a vote, 8-1 with Councilperson Gill voting against the matter. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Lisa Gill/ Lisa Gill—Pastor Jim Moon- Homeless Prevention Coalition—Pastor Jim Moon was present to give the Council an update concerning how dollars contributed were utilized to establish emergency permanent housing for those individuals displace by the closing of America's Best Hotel. They were able to assist 138 people. Unfortunately, there were 11 people who were unable to establish permanent housing due to previous convictions. All of this was accomplished in about 8 weeks. He apologized for not getting back to the Council sooner with the updated information; however, that was a lot of information to process and compile. He assured the Council that if he ever says he will come back with information he will do so as timely as possible. Councilperson Owen stated that it is remarkable what has been done. Pastor Moon said it was a collaborative effort and the team now knows these people and knows their stories. Councilperson Gill asked Pastor Moon to extend the Council's thanks to the rest of the team who assisted with this. Pastor Moon stated they will be moving forward as a team to collaborate to battle this issue. 2. Ed Zastawny/ Les Merkley—PUBLIC HEARING—2019-OR-44 An Ordinance Changing the Zoning Designation 2055 Woodland Court from IS to R3—City Attorney Les Merkley presented 2019-OR-44. This comes with a favorable recommendation from Planning Commission. The Applicant is present to answer any questions. Council President Zastawny opened the Public Hearing at 7:21 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-44 with Councilperson Owen seconding, PASSING on a vote, 9-0 3. Ed Zastawny/ Les Merkley—PUBLIC HEARING—2019-OR-45 An Ordinance Changing the Zoning Designation 927 Indiana Ave from C2 to Cl— City Attorney Les Merkley presented 2019-OR-45. This comes with a favorable recommendation from Planning Commission. Council President Zastawny opened the Public Hearing at 7:23 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-45 with Councilperson Paris seconding, PASSING on a vote, 9-0. 4. Ed Zastawny/ Les Merkley—PUBLIC HEARING—2019-OR-46 An Ordinance Changing the Zoning Designation 700 Block of West Riverside Dr.from Cl to DC—City Attorney Les Merkley presented 2019-OR-46. This comes with a favorable recommendation from the Planning Commission. 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-46 with Councilperson White seconding, PASSING on a vote, 9-0. 2 S.,Cd 167020/9 CO/aditkpoltLuttuo 5. Ed Zastawny/ Les Merkley—PUBLIC HEARING—2019-OR-47 An Ordinance Changing the Zoning Designation 715 Riverside Drive from Cl to M2—City Attorney Les Merkley presented 2019-OR-47. This comes with a favorable recommendation from Planning Commission. Council President Zastawny opened the Public Hearing at 7:26 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-47 with Councilperson Maples seconding, PASSING on a vote, 9-0. 6. Matt Owen—2019-R-10 A Resolution Authorizing and Investment Deduction Within The Jeffersonville Urban Enterprise Zone—Mr. Alan Muncy of ARC was present and advised that the Council had considered this previously. This will benefit both the City of Jeffersonville as well as its residents. This was voted down, stating a reason was lack of transparency. He is here to provide any information he can that would make the Council more comfortable with this. This will be a 3.5 million dollar investment. The lot itself requires$200,000 worth of work prior to being developed. The UEZ has contributed $40,000 of that so it is costing ARC$160,000 before the project can begin. Councilperson Samuel asked if anything in the Resolution had changed since it was last proposed. It is the same. Council President Zastawny opened the floor for Public Comment: Chris Palmer—617 E. Maple Street—He endorses this project. He has been working and living in Jeffersonville for the last 6 years. He has watched a lot of economic development and he is having a hard time understanding why the Council would turn down any development. John Ashton—54 Virginia Dr.—He is here to speak for the project. It is on the City to develop this property within a specified period. This development does all of those thing. It would be a successful venture for all. Councilperson Owen made a motion to APPROVE 2019-R-10 with Councilperson Maples seconding. A roll call vote was requested: Councilperson White: Yes Councilperson Paris: No Councilperson Maples: Yes Councilperson Gill: No Councilperson Hawkins: No Councilperson Owen: Yes Councilperson Samuel: No Councilperson Ellis: No Councilperson Zastawny: YES 2019-R-10 FAILED on a final vote, 4-5. 7. Ed Zastawny/ Les Merkley—2019-R-11 A Resolution Approving Amendment 1 to the Restated and Amended Interlocal Agreement for the Development and Construction of a Transportation Corridor from the Jeff Port of Indiana through the River Ridge Commerce Center to Hwy 62—City Attorney Les Merkley presented 2019-R-11. This has already been approved by the various entities. This is for the Heavy Haul Road. This has been approved by Redevelopment Commission and requires an additional 4 million dollars. 3 million of that will come from INDOT and the remaining 1 million dollars will come from Redevelopment. The City will help to mitigate some of the wetlands in the area but will not be responsible for the maintenance of the road. Councilperson Owen made a motion to APPROVE 2019-R-11 with Councilperson Gill seconding, PASSING on a vote, 9-0. 3 5. Ed Zastawny/ Les Merkley—PUBLIC HEARING—2019-OR-47 An Ordinance Changing the Zoning Designation 715 Riverside Drive from Cl to M2—City Attorney Les Merkley presented 2019-OR-47. This comes with a favorable recommendation from Planning Commission. Council President Zastawny opened the Public Hearing at 7:26 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-47 with Councilperson Maples seconding, PASSING on a vote, 9-0. 6. Matt Owen—2019-R-10 A Resolution Authorizing and Investment Deduction Within The Jeffersonville Urban Enterprise Zone—Mr. Alan Muncy of ARC was present and advised that the Council had considered this previously. This will benefit both the City of Jeffersonville as well as its residents. This was voted down, stating a reason was lack of transparency. He is here to provide any information he can that would make the Council more comfortable with this. This will be a 3.5 million dollar investment. The lot itself requires$200,000 worth of work prior to being developed. The UEZ has contributed $40,000 of that so it is costing ARC$160,000 before the project can begin. Councilperson Samuel asked if anything in the Resolution had changed since it was last proposed. It is the same. Council President Zastawny opened the floor for Public Comment: Chris Palmer—617 E. Maple Street—He endorses this project. He has been working and living in Jeffersonville for the last 6 years. He has watched a lot of economic development and he is having a hard time understanding why the Council would turn down any development. John Ashton—54 Virginia Dr.—He is here to speak for the project. It is on the City to develop this property within a specified period. This development does all of those thing. It would be a successful venture for all. Councilperson Owen made a motion to APPROVE 2019-R-10 with Councilperson Maples seconding. A roll call vote was requested: Councilperson White: Yes Councilperson Paris: No Councilperson Maples: Yes Councilperson Gill: No Councilperson Hawkins: No Councilperson Owen: Yes Councilperson Samuel: No Councilperson Ellis: No Councilperson Zastawny: No 'ye 2019-R-10 FAILED on a final vote,4-5. 7. Ed Zastawny/ Les Merkley—2019-R-11 A Resolution Approving Amendment 1 to the Restated and Amended Interlocal Agreement for the Development and Construction of a Transportation Corridor from the Jeff Port of Indiana through the River Ridge Commerce Center to Hwy 62—City Attorney Les Merkley presented 2019-R-11. This has already been approved by the various entities. This is for the Heavy Haul Road. This has been approved by Redevelopment Commission and requires an additional 4 million dollars. 3 million of that will come from INDOT and the remaining 1 million dollars will come from Redevelopment. The City will help to mitigate some of the wetlands in the area but will not be responsible for the maintenance of the road. Councilperson Owen made a motion to APPROVE 2019-R-11 with Councilperson Gill seconding, PASSING on a vote, 9-0. 3 8. Ed Zastawny/ Les Merkley—PUBLIC HEARING 2019-OR-48 An Ordinance Amending the Jeff Zoning Ordinance 2000-OR-61 Updating Portions of Articles 7,20,14 to Amend Sign Standards —Chad from Planning and Zoning was present. This is in compliance with a recent Supreme Court ruling and ensures that all stipulations for signs are content neutral. Nothing else changes regarding the signs. Council President Zastawny opened the Public Hearing at 7:52 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-48 with Councilperson Maples seconding, PASSING on a vote, 9-0. 9. Ed Zastawny/ Heather Metcalf—2019-OR-48 An Ordinance of Transfer Appropriation— The Administrative position has not gone through the Salary Ordinance that is being done now. It will be for an inventory control and administrative assistant. The vehicle being replaced is the on call service vehicle. It has not been purchased yet. Councilperson Gill made a motion to APPROVE 2019-OR-48 on the first and second reading with Councilperson Owen seconding, PASSING on a vote, 9-0. 10. Ed Zastawny/ Heather Metcalf—2019-OR-50 An Ordinance of Additional Appropriation—The Accrued Benefits is for an employee who is leaving. Vehicle Maintenance has already received the money they are appropriating, it came from scrap metal. Councilperson Owen made a motion to APPROVE 2019-OR-50 with Councilperson Maples seconding. A roll call was requested. Councilperson White: Yes Councilperson Paris: Yes Councilperson Maples: Yes Councilperson Gill: No Councilperson Hawkins: Yes Councilperson Owen: Yes Councilperson Samuel:Yes Councilperson Ellis: No Councilperson Zastawny: Yes 2019-OR-50 PASSES on a final vote, 7-2. REPORT OF THE COUNCIL ATTORNEY Attorney Zack Stewart was there in place of Council Attorney Larry Wilder. He had no comment. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Nothing at this time. DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS: Nothing at this time. COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilperson White—Nothing at this time. Councilperson Paris—Nothing at this time. Councilperson Maples—Nothing at this time. 4 Councilperson Gill—Nothing at this time. Councilperson Hawkins—Nothing at this time. Councilperson Owen—Nothing at this time. Councilperson Ellis—Nothing at this time. Councilperson Samuel—Nothing at this time. Council President Zastawny—The Councils appointments to Redevelopment Commission have both resigned. The Council will need to appoint two new ones at the next meeting. ADJOURNMENT: Councilperson Owen made the motion to ADJOURN and the meeting adjourned at 8:02 P.M. APPROVED BY: Ed Z stawny, President A ES : Vicki Conlin, Clerk 5