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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-21-2005COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA March 21, 2005 The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met in regular session in the Multi-Purpose Meeting Room in the City-County Building, Jeffersonville, Indiana, at 7'30 P.M. on Monday March 21, 2005. Mayor Rob Waiz, with Clerk Treasurer Peggy Wilder at the desk, called the meeting to order. Also present were City Attorney Les Merkley, Council Attorney Allen Morris, and Deputy Clerk Barbara Hollis. Mayor Waiz welcomed all in attendance, asking all those present to stand as Councilperson Grooms gave the invocation. Mayor Waiz then asked all those present to join him in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. The roll was called and those present were; Councilpersons John Perkins, Ed 'Zastawny, Keith Fetz, Connie Sellers, Barbara Wilson, Ron Grooms, and Phil McCauley. Absent: None Councilperson Perkins made the motion to approve the agenda with the deletion of agenda item #10 and agenda item #17, second by Council President Grooms, passing on a vote of 7-0. Mayor Waiz presented the minutes of the meeting of March 15, 2005 for approval. Councilperson Wilson made the motion to approve the minutes as presented, second by Councilperson Fetz, passing on a vote of 7-0. Clerk Treasurer Wilder presented the claim list for consideration by the Council. Councilperson Zastawny made the mOtion to approve the claims as presented, seconded by Councilperson Sellers passing on a vote of 7-0. PUBLIC COMMENT: There was no public comment' / AGENDA ITEMS' Mr. Bob Lynn, representing the Building Trades, spoke to the Council about keeping business moving on projects, due to the sewer moratorium. Mayor Waiz expressed his appreciation for the support during the sewer rate increase. The sewer board placed the restrictions in February and will be coming up again at the next meeting. February 23, 2004 Council President Grooms explained the Council is not trying to slow down the progress. With a 67 million dollar sewer project and a 3 million dollar city hall project, the Council is doing their job to evaluate the best way possible. He pledges to do what can be done to keep progress moving. Mayor Waiz said as a member of the sewer board he will make sure the process continues. Planning and Zoning Director Chester Hicks presented and reviewed sections of Ordinance No. 2005-OR-16, State Of Indiana Plan Commission Recommendations To Jeffersonville Common Council To .Amend Portions Of The Jeffersonville Zoning Ordinance 2000-OR-61 (Utica Pike Overlay District). The Plan Commission voted to pass this. Mr. David Lewis, Attorney representing a number of neighbors, said the Ordinance is lacking in definition of overlay district. He proposes adding definition. Council Attorney Morris feels this must go back to the Plan Commission. Attorney Lewis agrees. Following all discusSion, Councilperson Zastawny made the motion to table, second by Councilperson Perkins. Councilperson McCauley feels it should be passed now and amended later. Councilperson Perkins withdrew his second and Councilperson Zastawny withdrew his motion. Public comment was called for. There was no public comment. Councilperson Zastawny made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2005-OR-16 as proposed by Director Hicks, second by Councilperson Sellers. Mayor Waiz asked for public comment. As there was no comment the motion passed on a vote of 7-0. Ordinance No. 2005-OR'17, State Of Indiana Plan Commission Recommendations To Jeffersonville Common Council To Amend Portions Of The Jeffersonville Zoning Ordinance 2000-OR-61 (INAAP Redevelopment District) was presented for consideration by Director Hicks. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2005-OR-17, Second by Councilperson Wilson. Public comment was called for. No comments were voiced. The motion to pass Ordinance No. 2005-OR- 17 passed on a vote of 7-0. Mayor Waiz explained the need for passage of 2005-R-13, A Resolution Authorizing Application Submission And Local Match Commitment. Mayor Waiz explained the plans. CounCilperson Perkins made the motion to pass Resolution No. 2005-R-13, second by Councilperson Wilson passing on a vote of 7-0. 3 February 23, 2004 Fire Chief Clark Miles and Assistant Chief Tony Decker appeared before the Council explaining the need for new and updated air packs. They have pursued grants but cannot wait as the air packs in use are out of OSHA compliance. Councilperson Fetz made the motion to allow for the purchase of air packs to be paid from the Cumulative Capital Development Fund, miscellane°us line, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 7-0. Mayor Waiz thanked the Council, as Safety is the first concern. CLERK TREASURER COMMENTS' Clerk Treasurer Wilder explained she would not release any payments from the EDIT Fund until appropriations are made and approved by the DLGF. COMMITTEE REPORTS' Councilperson Zastawny reported on the TIF meeting reviewing the projects. The committee is working to see if the TIF Districts are functioning as planned. Nathan Samuels has been involved and helpful. Councilpcrson McCaulcy said he appreciates Director Cahill's efforts. COUNCIL AND MAYOR COMMENTS' Councilperson Wilson said the Park Board meeting on Monday was a good meeting. An Aquatics Director has not been hired. SIEDC will meet April 13, 2005. The Concerts In The Park have been Planned and will start the second week in May. Jeff Fcst is being planned for June 1. Councilperson Perkins reported there will be an annexation meeting mid-April and it is hoped to have preliminary numbers. Councilperson Perkins referred to the new wall at the back of the meeting room saying he wished the City had been contacted. He then said that sewer approval has never been a problem if the request is within the City limits. The problem is with builders °utside the limits. Due to the increase in the cost of gasoline, he feels there should be consideration of the take-home vehicle policy. This would include employees that live outside the City limits. There may be a need to redraft the policy Councilperson Fetz noted there is a House Bill changing the sources of revenue for cities and town. There is a need to be a part of legislative and research efforts. The Park Board discussed the upgrade fOr the tWo medians on Park Place and suggested a public forum. This will be held at Bethel A.M.E. Church. Councilperson Fetz invited February 23, 2004 Mayor Waiz, Attorney Merkley, and all Council. He also welcomes any ideas for sponsorship so that no public funds will be used. Councilperson McCauley echoeS Councilperson Fetz's comments regarding the income tax issue. The details are qUite fascinating and disturbing. All need to be involved. Council President Grooms has received letters of acceptance into the Master Municipal Clerk program sponsored bythe International Institute of Municipal Clerks for Peggy Wilder, Barbara Hollis and SuZy Bass. He congratulates them for their work. Council President Grooms called attention to the IACT legislative meeting to be held April 14 at 11 A.M. He has a copy of the SRF loan application and is reviewing it. The price of a sidewalk from Hamburg Pike to the YMCA is being calculated. Council President Grooms thanked Police Officer Wilson for being in attendance tonight. Mayor Waiz noted budget time is approaching and he suggests each Councilperson ride with a Police Officer, visit the Fire Department as well as other department. He appreciates all for coming tonight. Councilperson Perkins said it is important that restaurants wishing to locate in the Quadrangle have liquor licenses available. . As there was no further business to ~uncil, the meeting was adjourned 9:00 P.M. ROBERT L. WAi~, MAYOR ATTEST'