HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 3, 2020 City Council Minutes COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
FEBRUARY 3,2020
The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met in regular session in Room 101,
500 Quartermaster Court,Jeffersonville, Indiana at 7:00 p.m.,on February 3, 2020.
Councilperson Owen along with City Clerk Gill called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Councilperson
Ellis gave the invocation and Councilperson Owen asked those in attendance to please stand for the
Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
The roll call was conducted by City Clerk Lisa Gill and those present were Councilperson Dustin White,
Councilperson Bill Burns,Councilperson Joe Paris,Council Vice President Scottie Maples,Councilperson
Donnie Croft, Council President Matt Owen,Councilperson Steve Webb,Councilperson Scott Hawkins
and Councilperson Ron Ellis—all members present.
MINUTES TO BE APPROVED:
Councilperson Burns made a motion to APPROVE the minutes of the January 21,2019 regular meeting
with Councilperson White seconding,and motion PASSES on 9-0.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
Councilperson Burns made a motion to approve the agenda,seconded by Councilperson Croft and
motion passes 9-0.
CLAIMS TO BE APPROVED:
City Controller Heather Metcalf presented the Civil Claims in the amount of$1,255,539.40.
Councilperson White made a motion to APPROVE the Claims with Councilperson Burns seconding,
PASSING on a vote,9-0.
City Controller Heather Metcalf presented the Parks Claims in the amount of$95,621.62. Ms. Metcalf
reported that there is a hand carry request in the amount of$60,000. Parks Director Paul Northam
presented the claim. The River Stage barge is leaking. Research was done on replacement as well as
repair and this option at$177,500 to fill the inside hull with foam insulation should provide up to 15-20
years additional life. This$60,000 down payment will be funded out of Parks Budget and seek a grant
for the balance and work would be complete in March. Councilperson Webb requested checking with
local supplier McBride. Cost for new upward of$1,400,000. Councilperson White made a motion to
APPROVE the news Parks claims total of$155,621.62 with Councilperson Maples seconding, PASSING on
a vote,9-0.
REPORT OF THE CLERK:
City Clerk Gill reminded the Council that the next scheduled meeting is on President's Day,so the next
regular meeting will take place Tuesday, February 18`h, at 7:00 pm.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. 2020-OR-4 An Ordinance Amending 2019-OR-57 and An Ordinance Fixing the Salaries of
Appointed Officers and Employees Council President Owen indicated there were no
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changes. Councilperson Burns made the motion to pass the ordinance on the final reading,
seconded by Councilperson Webb and motion passes 9-0.
2. 2020-OR-5 An Ordinance Transferring Funds within Same Department
City Controller Metcalf indicated there were no changes. Councilperson Maples made the
motion to amend the Ordinance removing$6,031.40 Animal Shelter Director's increase,
seconded by Councilperson White. Councilperson Ellis inquired why? Councilperson
Maples disagrees with the performance. Motion passes 6-3 (Paris, Hawkins and Ellis).
Councilperson Maples made the motion to approve the amended Ordinance on the 2nd and
3rd reading,Councilperson White seconded the motion and motion passes 7-2 (Ellis and
Paris)
3. 2020-OR-6 (Public Hearing)An Ordinance of Additional Appropriation
City Controller Metcalf indicated there were no changes. Public Hearing opened at 7:21
p.m.—no speakers appeared; public hearing closed at 7:22 p.m. Councilperson Burns made
the motion to approve the Ordinance on the final reading, seconded by Councilperson
Hawkins and motion passes 9-0.
4. 2020-OR-7 (Public Hearing)An Ordinance of Additional Appropriation
City Controller Metcalf indicated there were no changes. Public Hearing opened at 7:23
p.m.—no speakers appeared; public hearing closed at 7:23 p.m. Councilperson Hawkins
made the motion to approve the Ordinance on the final reading, seconded by Councilperson
Paris and motion passes 9-0.
5. 2020-OR-8 (Public Hearing)An Ordinance of Additional Appropriation
City Controller Metcalf indicated there were no changes. Public Hearing opened at 7:24
p.m.—no speakers appeared; public hearing closed at 7:24 p.m. Councilperson Webb made
the motion to approve the Ordinance on the final reading, seconded by Councilperson
Maples and motion passes 9-0.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Les Merkley 2020-OR-9 An Ordinance Changing the Zoning Map of a Certain Tract of
Property Located at 4514 Middle Road From R1-Low Density Residential to I1-Business
Park/Light Industrial. Public Hearing Counsel Merkley presented the Ordinance indicating
this is some housekeeping work that comes with a favorable recommendation from
Planning Commission. Owner Micah McRae,8422 County Line Road Sellersburg was present
to take any questions and indicated he purchase the property last year and we will be doing
speculative building; it will sit idle for a while. Councilperson Hawkins made the motion to
approve the zoning request,seconded by Councilperson Burns and motion passes 9-0.
2. Les Merkiey 2020-OR-10 An Ordinance Changing the Zoning Map of a Certain Tract of
Property Located at 3440 Charlestown Pike From Mi-Low Density Multifamily Residential
to R3-Old City Residential. Public Hearing Counsel Merkley presented the Ordinance
indicating this comes with a favorable recommendation from Planning Commission. Owner
Stewart Winchell not present. Councilperson Burns made the motion to approve the zoning
request, seconded by Councilperson Webb and motion passes 9-0.
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3. Les Merkley 2020-OR-11 An Ordinance Changing the Zoning Map of a Certain Tract of
Property Located at 406 Ewing Lane from IS-Institutional to R3-Old City Residential. Public
Hearing Counsel Merkley presented the Ordinance indicating this comes with a favorable
recommendation from Plan Commission. Mr.John Kraft,Attorney 126 West Spring Street
representing Millennial Builders presented details of the zoning change which will include 10
lots with a large common area. Councilperson Burns made the motion to approve the
zoning change request,seconded by Councilperson White and motion passes 9-0.
ATTORNEY COMMENTS:
None
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS:
Parks Director Northam presented a request for a compact wheel loader to help with clearing debris
from the docks as well as other task. Parks does have money in the budget and we have a favorable
recommendation from the Parks Authority but we would like approval to do a 36 month lease to own,
with$1 to purchase at end of lease. After discussion of Council approving a lease for future Council
budget-Councilperson Hawkins made the motion to approve Parks entering into this lease which falls
under this Council's term,seconded by Councilperson Maples and motion passes 9-0.
Human Resources Director Calabro spoke to Council regarding pay equity history with an unbiased
consultant. Encouraged Council to contact her for a meeting to review City procedures with regards to
how these pay grade changes occur. Councilperson Maples inquired if employee benefit package was
included? Director Calabro said it only included longevity but not benefits at this time,although she
agreed and that is something she hopes to do this year is a total compensation statement for each
employee. She did not believe she has funds in her budget at this time to pay for the additional
research to include benefits. She believes staying at reviews every two years to not get to far off the
market value.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Councilperson White—inquired about the Negotiation Committee with Police and Fire; indicating he
would like to serve on this committee. Committee should be less than five. After discussion
Councilperson Maples motioned the committee would consist of Councilpersons White, Burns,Croft and
Hawkins,seconded by Councilperson Webb and motion passes 9-0.
Councilperson Burns—no comment
Councilperson Paris—no comment
Councilperson Maples—no comment
Councilperson Croft—good meeting and we got a lot accomplished
Councilperson Webb—agreed this was a good meeting and hopes the photograph stays this way for a
while.
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Councilperson Hawkins—no comment
Councilperson Ellis—no comment
Council President Owen- indicated at the request of another Councilperson he would like to take step
back and remove himself as Council appointment to Parks Authority. Councilperson White made the
motion to appoint Councilperson Burns,seconded by Councilperson Maples and motion passes 9-0.
Council President Owen asked if all Councilpersons can have their apparel order by the end of the week
for City apparel. The Council may also need a small transfer to cover the increase cost of National
League of City's membership. A request was made to move processing property and casualty claims to
Brian Smith,Safety Manger. Premiums will still be processed in the Clerk's office. No objections to
these changes. The"Council Rules"committee met and will be meeting again and hopefully we can
present soon.
ADJOURNMENT:
Councilperson Maples made the motion to ADJOURN the meeting at 7:54 p.m.
APPROVED BY:
Matt 0 , President
ATTEST:
Lisa ill,Clerk
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