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Home My WebLink AboutJuly 6, 2020 City Council Minutes COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY JEFFERSONVILLE,INDIANA July 6,2020 Regular Meeting Minutes The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met for the Regular Meeting via teleconferencing on July 6, 2020. Council President Owen along with City Clerk Gill called the virtual meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. ROLL CALL: The roll call was conducted by City Clerk Lisa Gill and those present were Council President Matt Owen, Councilperson Donnie Croft;those members teleconferencing(Covid-19)were Councilperson Dustin White, Councilperson Bill Burns,Council Vice President Scottie Maples,Councilperson Steve Webb,Councilperson Scott Hawkins,and Councilperson Ron Ellis-8 members present. Councilperson Joe Paris contacted President Owen earlier that he would not be in attendance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Council Vice President Maples made a motion to approve the Minutes of June 15,2020 of the Regular Meeting,seconded by Councilperson Webb; roll call vote: Councilperson White-yes Councilperson Burns-yes Council Vice President Maples-yes Councilperson Croft-yes Councilperson Webb-yes Council President Owen-yes Councilperson Hawkins—yes Councilperson Ellis—yes Motion passes 8-0 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA: Council Vice President Maples made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Councilperson Hawkins; roll call vote: Councilperson White-yes Councilperson Burns—yes Council Vice President Maples-yes Councilperson Croft-yes Councilperson Webb-yes Council President Owen-yes Councilperson Hawkins—yes Councilperson Ellis—yes Motion passes 8-0 CLAIMS TO APPROVE: Civil City$3,609,107.55—Ms. Heather Metcalf City Controller indicated there were no changes to the docket. Motion made by Councilperson Croft to approve the claims, seconded by Councilperson Maples; roll call vote: Councilperson White-yes Councilperson Burns—yes Council Vice President Maples-yes Councilperson Croft-yes Councilperson Webb-yes Page 1 of 5 out of these funds and for staging the River Stage in Utica $15,000. Our plan was to also upgrade sound and lighting which is showing age-$100,000. Ms. Metcalf indicated that if Council wanted to transfer Gaming funds they would request the Clerk's office to process. Councilperson Maples indicated he is not in agreement transferring$100,000 during Covid while asking all departments to save. Discussion of moving the River Stage up to Riverside Drive but between exposure to additional weathering(not in a cove),vandalism, liability, and extra moving expenses it was agreed leave in storage and do maintenance while down. Councilperson White questioned if we have looked at hiring a company for sound and use their equipment. Mr. Northam said yes, but found no one interested 3-4 years ago,thought the issue was using their equipment. Mr. Northam asked if the Council would consider a partial transfer. Ms. Metcalf reminded everyone that the$41,000 City Partners donations will be a carry over to 2021 or be refunded and will need to go into that fund. Mr. Northam indicated that some City Partners moved their donation to an event later this year, but those events are in question. Council President Owen suggested a couple members meet and review the Parks Budget;expenses are down this should be an opportunity of savings. Losing the Grant was something out of our control. (no action taken) 2. Chad Reischl Planning and Zoning—Brief Introductory on Full Zoning Code Update that Planning Staff will undertake over the next year(Uniform Development Ordinance—UDO 2021 Zoning Code presentation) Mr. Reischl presented the Department's plan for updating the full zoning code. This was a priority from Mayor Moore with a price tag of$100,000 plus. Since Covid working remotely the Department felt they could do the project in house after researching that Clarksville and Greenwood has done so; it is a lot of work but doable. The Code has not been fully updated in 20 years and with the many economic development changes, large number of waiver variances and fees in lieu of—80%of request has to be Board approved creating more time and cost for staff. The plan is to merge the Zoning Code and Subdivision Control Ordinance documents. • Primary Goals: o Combine and update codes without making radical shift from the current document o Overhaul regulations for new subdivisions o Reduce number of requested waivers and variances o Create flexibility needed for redevelopment in older commercial corridors o Better codify internal processes and procedures o Minor revisions to the zoning map in older portions of the City to better reflect development outcomes The timeline: reviewing,engage, draft, meet and adopt(UDO and Map). Planning a community survey. Councilperson White—please give the Council a heads up with community meetings. Council President Owen agreed that most of the Council would want to be part of those meetings. 3. Chad Reischl 2020-OR-30 Zoning Change Request for Property in the 4000 Block of Williams Crossing Way. Property is Zoned R2-PD(Residential)and the Request is to Amend the PUD Mr. Les Merkley Corporate Attorney indicated this is a petition by JT Development to rezone a residential development which comes to you from Plan Commission with a favorable recommendation. Mr.John Kraft representing JT Development indicated this change is a minor zoning change. Planned Unit Development in an R2 District. Three lots are being added creating the connectivity of Coopers Crossing and Williams Crossing. Mr.Jason Copperwaite with JT Development was available on the Zoom meeting for questions. Council Vice President Maples—this is my District and neighbors are unhappy with possible additional traffic;will this alleviate traffic. Mr. Kraft—I don't believe it alleviates it because primarily their concern was they did not want the two to connect. It is desired by your Planning Ordinance. Mr. Copperwaite—this is a cul-de-sac connecting to Coopers Crossing for a direct route out. Council Vice President Maples—I believe it will alleviate some concerns by having an additional entrance. I want it to be clear that this approval would alleviate some of the concerns with traffic;a vote for this is not for attaching to Creek Stone Subdivision which was already approved and was beyond this Council's control. Mr. Cooperwaite—that is correct. Council President Owen opened Public Page 3 of 5 Hearing at 7:46 p.m. no one appeared to speak; Mr. Reischl indicated no written comment were received. Public Hearing closed at 7:47 p.m. Council Vice President Maples made the motion to approve the Ordinance, seconded by Councilperson White; roll call vote: Councilperson White-yes Councilperson Burns—yes Council Vice President Maples-yes Councilperson Croft-yes Councilperson Webb-yes Council President Owen-yes Councilperson Hawkins—yes Councilperson Ellis—yes Motion passes 8-0 4. Chad Reischl 2020-OR-31 Zoning Change Request for Property at 3519 Utica Sellersburg Road. Property is Zoned C2(Commercial)and the Request is to be Zoned R1(Residential) Mr. Merkley stated that this request comes to you as a favorable recommendation from the Plan Commission. The property was annexed years ago to C2 Commercial but maps show at the time this property before that as R1. Property owner, Maury Wilkerson, requesting it be zoned back to R1. Mr. Reischl-the property is resident and the owner is wanting to add a room and garage which is more complicated/expensive under a commercial zone. Council President Owen opened Public Hearing at 7:50 p.m.; no one appeared and no letters were received. Public Hearing closed at 7:51 p.m. Councilperson Hawkins indicated this was in his District and requested the Council to approve,this is clearly a residential property. Councilperson Webb made the motion to approve the rezoning,seconded by Councilperson Hawkins; roll call vote: Councilperson White-yes Councilperson Burns—yes Council Vice President Maples-yes Councilperson Croft-yes Councilperson Webb-yes Council President Owen-yes Councilperson Hawkins—yes Councilperson Ellis—yes Motion passes 8-0 5. Heather Metcalf 2020-OR-32 Additional Appropriation Council President Owen indicated that this is for several things that we have already done were put into this ordinance for the purpose of having a public hearing at our next Council meeting,also for the capital lease payment of$167,300 for the first installment of body cameras for the police department. Ms. Metcalf stated the second item is for an insurance reimbursement that we received and we are re-appropriating the cash for insurance reimbursement. Mr. Merkley—several of these you already appropriated back at the beginning of Covid and were not able to have a public hearing; Mr. Wilder and I believe you have complied with State Law. Council Vice President Maples— met with the local FOP President who had no concerns from the Union; there were some small privacy issues but they feel confident they can work those issue out with policy with the Administration. Councilperson Croft made the motion to approve the additional appropriation on the first and second reading; seconded by Council Vice President Maples; roll call vote: Councilperson White-yes Councilperson Burns—yes Council Vice President Maples-yes Councilperson Croft-yes Councilperson Webb-yes Council President Owen-yes Councilperson Hawkins—yes Page 4 of 5 Councilperson Ellis—yes Motion passes 8-0 Council President Owen thanked Council Vice President Maples for working to find the funds for the initial installment. ATTORNEY COMMENT: Council Attorney Larry Wilder—no comment Corporate Counsel Les Merkley—no comment DEPARTMENT HEADS: Chief Kavanaugh—thanked the Council for working with the Administration,JPD Administration and FOP. Clearly you recognize the commitment altogether we support the Citizens of Jeffersonville. COUNCIL COMMENTS: • Councilperson White—no comment • Councilperson Burns—no comment • Council Vice President Maples—no comment • Councilperson Croft—no comment • Councilperson Webb—no comment • Councilperson Hawkins—Thank JPD Chief for meeting with the Council,one on one more productive. • Councilperson Ellis—no comment • Council President Owen—no comment ADJOURNMENT: Council Vice President Maples made the motion to ADJOURN the meeting at 7:58 p.m. APROVED BY: Matt Ow n, President ATTEST: isa Gill,Clerk Page 5 of 5