HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-20-2005 Regular SessionCOUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
June 20,2005
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 June 20, 2005.
Mayor Rob Waiz, with Clerk Treasurer Peggy Wilder at the desk, called the
meeting to order. Also present was City Attorney Les Merkley and Deputy Barbara
Hollis. Mayor Waiz welcomed all in attendance, asking all those present to stand as
Reverend Anderson"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, Keith
Fetz, Connie Sellers~Barbara Wilson, Ron Grooms, and Phil McCauley.
Absent: Councilperson Zastawny.
Council President Grooms made the motion to approve the agenda with the
addition of agenda item #10A MedVenture Resolution, #10B Resolution concerning
River Falls Motel, and the deletion of agenda item #11 and agenda item #16, second by
Councilperson McCauley, passing on a vote of 6-0. ~.
Mayor Waiz presented the minutes of the meeting of May 16, 2005 workshop for
approval. Councilperson Wilson made the motion to approve the minutes as presented,
second by Council President Groom/s, passing on a vote of 6-0.
Clerk Treasurer Wilder preSented the claim list for consideration by the Council,
asking that a claim for.Buckets and' Mom's Music be added. Councilperson Perkins
made the mOtion to approve the additional claims and the claims as presented, seconded
by Councilperson Wilson passing on a vote of 6-0.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Ms. Linda Rounds, MedVenture Human Relations, told the Council she would
like to "come home to Indiana".
Mr. Bob Doherty, MedVenture Director of Manufacturing encourages the
relocation of MedVenture to Indiana.
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AGENDA ITEMS'
Ms. Kathy Haller explained the grant application for the Ken Ellis Center and the
match. Councilperson McCauley made the motion to pass Resolution No. 2005-R-21,
Resolution Authorizing Application Submission And Local Match Commitment, second
by Councilperson Fetz, passing on a vote of 6-0.
Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass Resolution No. 2005-R-22, A
Resolution Approving The Issuance Of Bonds Of The Redevelopment Commission,
second by Councilperson Wilson. Councilperson McCauley explained there are risks but
the benefits outweigh the risks. There is extreme growth potential. This company has
passed all tests. Council President Grooms welcomes and wishes all the best to this
group. Following all discussion, Resolution No. 2005-R-22 passed on a vote of 6-0.
Mayor Waiz gave congratulations and a thank you to Governor Daniels, and Jack
Ragland of SIEDC. Mr. Kevin Bramer, President of MedVenture thanked Mayor Waiz,
the Council, Governor Daniels, and Jack Ragland.
City Attorney Merkley explained the need for passage of Resolution No. 2005-R-
23, A Resolution Indicating Interest In Making A Purchase Of Property Located At 124
Chestnut Street, Jeffersonville, Indiana. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass
Resolution No. 2005-R-23, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 6-0.
Mr. Kent Arnold, representing Vision Land Development, LLC, appeared before
the Council to request passage of Ordinance No. 2005-OR-26, An Ordinance changing
The Zoning Map Designation Of A Certain Tract Of Property Being Part Of Survey No.
33 Of The Illinois Grant From C2: Medium To Large General Commercial To PD-C2:
Planned Development/Medium To Large General Commercial. Councilperson Perkins
made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2005-OR-26, second by Councilperson Sellers.
Mayor Waiz requested public comment. There being no public comment, the motion
passed on a vote of 6-0.
Mr. Eric Rider, representing John Leuthart appeared before the Council to request
passage of Ordinance No. 2005-OR-27, An Ordinance Changing The Zoning Map
Designation Of A Certain Tract Of Property Being Part Of Survey No. 9 Of The Illinois
Grant From C2' Medium To Large General Commercial To R3' Old City Residential.
Planning and Zoning Director Hicks explained the area is zoned commercial, there is a
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request for no frontage. Councilperson Sellers made the motion to pass Ordinance No.
2005-OR-27, second by Council President Grooms. As there was no public comment
heard when requested, the motion carded 6-0.
Mr. Steve Kersey, on behalf of Sunnyside Land Co., LLC, appeared before the
Council to request passage of Ordinance No. 2005-OR-28, An Ordinance Changing The
Zoning Map Designation Of A Certain Tract Of Property Being Part Of Survey No. 22
Of The Illinois Grant From C2: Medium To Large General Commercial To PD-C2'
Planned Development/Medium To Large General Commercial. Planning and Zoning
Director Hicks explained the request. Mr. Kersey explained the planned use is for retail
and a nursing care center of 60-80 beds. Councilperson Perkins voiced concern for the
future need for a traffic signal. Mr. Kersey pledged cooperation, coUncilperson Perkins
is concerned for the high dollar needs in the future. Director Hicks suggests impact fees-
Councilperson Fetz made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2005-OR-28, second by
Councilperson Sellers. Councilperson McCauley feels this is a designation that should be
utilized more. Mayor Waiz requested public comment. There being no comments, the
motion carded on a vote of 6-0.
Councilperson McCauley made the motion to table Agenda Item #15, Discussion
Regarding Hospital Property, second by Councilperson Wilson, passing on a vote of 6-0.
Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2005-OR-23, An
Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds With Same Department' (City Attorney) on the
second and third reading, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 6-0.
Clerk Treasurer Wilder explained Ordinance No. 2005-OR-29, Ordinance Of
Additional Appropriation (Local Roads & Streets). Councilperson Perkins made the
motion to suspend the roles for Ordinance No. 2005-OR-29, second by Councilperson
Sellers, passing on a vote of 6-0. Councilperson Perkins then made the motion to pass
Ordinance No. 2005-OR-29 on all three readings, second by Councilperson Sellers,
passing on a vote of 6-0.
An Ordinance amending the Zoning Code Of The City of Jeffersonville was
discussed. Councilperson Perkins would like to include more in the changes. City
Attorney Merkley is still working on the changes.
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Resolution 2005-R-24, A Resolution approving Issuance Of Sewage Works
Revenue Bonds was presented. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass
Resolution No. 2005-R-24, second by Councilperson Wilson, passing on a vote of 6-0.
CLERK TREASURER COMMENTS:
There were no Clerk Treasurer comments.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Councilperson McCauley reported the Redevelopment Commission is happy to
see MedVenture move to Jeffersonville.
Councilperson WilSon reported the budget meetings have started.
Councilperson Perkins reported the annexation study is making steady progress.
There is a meeting scheduled next week with other entities.
Councilperson Fetz has met with Street Commission Ellis regarding the budget.
He will be going on site with department heads.
COUNCIL AND MAYOR COMMENTS:
Councilperson Wilson reported the Aquatic Center is going well. She will have
copies of the Parks claims. SIEDC will meet Wednesday and they will be happy
MedVenture was passed.
Councilperson Fetz congratulates the Administration and the Council for the
approval of MedVenture, saying this is a crucial first step for the City and the County.
This will give young people the opportunity to "come back home" after college.
Congratulations to all for working together.
Councilperson Perkins has reviewed Ordinance No. 1986-OR-54, regarding noise.
He understands the City meter does not work properly and feels the Council will be asked
to provide funding. Mayor Waiz suggests looking at the noise Ordinance from
Bloomington.
Councilperson Sellers reviewed the plans for the Animal Shelter Golf Scramble to
be held July 18, saying, "if your are going to play, you need to pay". She would like the
Council to consider amending the Ordinance regarding spay/neuter to allow certain
organization to come and get animals that have not been spayed or neutered. She also
noted the Animal Control Officer should be taken out of the Animal Shelter budget as
this position is for the City of Jeffersonville only.
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Councilperson McCauley said 5 million in bonds have been approved in recent
weeks and he is looking for up to 20 million. There is a need to prepare for this in the
budget. It is great to be progressive but it will require close fiscal scrutiny.
Council President Grooms announced the Realtor Of The Year luncheon will be
held June 23. There is a meeting tomorrow at 1'30 P.M. in the Chamber of Commerce
office regarding cost-cutting purchasing. A letter from Howard Steamboat Museum
thanking the Council for their donation has been received. There will be a parade on July
4. There will be a recognition ceremony June 24 at 7' 15 P.M. in Warder Park for Jeff
Main Street. The Council will meet in executive session Wednesday at 7:00 P.M. with a
special meeting at 7'30 P.M. if necessary. Council president Grooms has received a
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letter from Street Commission Ellis regarding salaries. The Council will hold a workshop
on July 11 at 5:30. He cautions the Council the special projects and legal fees lines are
low. He notes it is good to see Clerk Treasurer Wilder back.
Mayor Waiz noted the SRF funding packet is being put together. The concerts at
Warder Park and the River Stage programs are going well. There has been one meeting
on the Animal Shelter Interlocal agreement. Mayor Waiz announced Employee
Appreciation Day at the Bats. The clock has been put on spring Street. He commends all
for working together on MedVenture. He appreciates all for coming tonight wishing all a
safe trip home.
As there was no further business to c~ C/9~cil,
adjourned 9:45 P.M. '
ROBE
ATTEST:
PEGGY WILDER, CLERK AND TREASURER
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