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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-11-2005 COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA July 11, 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 July 11, 2005. Mayor Rob Waiz, with Deputy Clerk Treasurer Barbara Hollis at the desk, called the meeting to order. Also present was City Attorney Les Merkley. Mayor Waiz welcomed all in attendance, asking all those present to stand as Reverend Amanda Wagoner of First Christian Church 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 McCaule'y. Absent: None Council President Grooms made the motion to table agenda item #10 until the August 1, 2005 meeting, second by Councilperson Fetz, passing on a vote of 7--0. Council President Grooms made the motion to table agenda item #15 until the August 1, 2005 meeting, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 7-0. Councilperson McCauley made the motion to table agenda item #18 until the next meeting, second 'by Councilperson Perkins, passing on a vote of 7-0. Councilperson Perkins then made the motion to approve the agenda as amended, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 7-0. Mayor Waiz presented the meeting memorandum of June 6, 2005 for approval. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to approve the memorandum correcting the attendance to show all Council present, second by Council President Grooms, passing .on a vote of 7-0. Deputy Clerk Hollis presented the claim list for consideration by the Council. Following discussion Councilperson Perkins made the motion to approve the claims as presented, second by Council President Grooms passing on a vote of 7-0. July 11, 2005 PUBLIC COMMENT: There was no public comment. AGENDA ITEMS: Mr. Joe Weber, Attorney representing Mr. John ZurSchmiede, explained the need for passage of Ordinance No. 2005-OR-30, An Ordinance Changing The Zoning Map Designation Of A Certain Tract Of Property Described As 8.859 Acre Tract Located Adjacent To 4314 Hamburg Pike In The City Of Jeffersonville From RI' Low Density Residential To C2: Medium To Large General Commercial. The Plan Commission has given this request a favorable recommendation. Mayor Waiz announced this is a public heating, asking for comments. the motion to pass Ordinance passing on a vote of 7-0. There being no comments, Councilperson Perkins made No. 2005-OR-30, second by Councilperson Zastawny, Mr. Steve Klein, on behalf of BILDM, LLC, explained the need for passage of Ordinance No. 2005-OR-31, An Ordinance Changing The Zoning Map Designation Of A Certain Tract Of Property Described As Being Part Of Survey No. 22 Of The Illinois Grant In The City Of Jeffersonville Containing A 9.528-Acre Tract Located NW Of Rolling Ridge Subdivision. This received a unanimous favorable recommendation from the Plan Commission. Mayor Waiz announced this is a public heating, asking lbr comments. As there were no comments voiced, Council President Grooms made tlhe motion to pass Ordinance No. 2005-OR-31, second by Councilperson Fetz, passing on a vote of 7-0. Mr. David Nachand, Attorney representing S & A LLC, explained the need for passage of Ordinance No. 2005-OR-32, An Ordinance Changing The Zoning Map Designation Of A Certain Tract Of Property Described As Being Part Of Survey No. 20 Of The Illinois Grant In The City Of Jeffersonville Containing A 2.248 Acre Tract And A 2.25 Acre Tract More Or Less Located At 3312 And 3318 Hamburg Pike From RI: Low Density Residential To M2' Multifamily Residential. The request received a unanimous favorable recommendation from the Plan Commission. The project and the procedure was explained. Mayor Waiz asked for public comment. As there was no comme:nt, Councilperson Wilson made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2005-OR-32, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 7-0. July 11, 2005 Mr. David Nachand, Attorney representing DRB, LLC-Duard B. Avery Jr., requested passage of Ordinance No. 2005-OR-33, An Ordinance changing The Zoning Map Designation Of A Certain Tract Of Property Described As Being Part Of Survey No. 21 Of The Illinois Grant In The City Of Jeffersonville Containing A 11.328 Acre Tract More Or Less Located On Charlestown Pike Near Wohrle Road And Adjacent To Foxboro Subdivision From MI' Limited Multifamily Residential To R2' Mediu:m Density Residential. Attorney Nachand described the project of 47 custom designed units. Mayor Waiz asked for public comment. Following discussion regarding drainage areas and the fountain, Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2005-OR-33, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 7-0. City Attorney Merkley presented Ordinance No. 2005-OR-34, An Ordinance Rescinding Ordinance No. 2004-OR-45 Vacating A Portion Of Wall Street, A Public Way In The City Of Jeffersonville. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2005-OR-34 on the first reading, second by Council President Grooms. Councilperson McCauley questioned the need for compensation, and feels this action is not necessary, if the object is to reopen the street. City Attorney Merkley explained this is an unusual vacation as it was for two years or completion of the project. Council President Grooms said there is a need to send a message that the City is serious. The deed has not been recorded. Mayor Waiz said the City has been working for several months to get the road reopened. CitY Attorney Merkley said he is not comfortable with the Ordinance as it is written. Councilperson Fetz made the motion to table Ordinance No. 2005-OR-34, second by Councilperson Sellers. Council President Grootns withdraws draws his second for passage on the first reading this time saying he will fight to the end next time. Councilperson Perkins' motion to pass on the first reading then died for lack of a second. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to ask to have the street vacated and if it is not done ask the Board Of Public Works to start condemnation. Councilperson McCauley again said let's get the street open. Attorney Alan Applegate made several suggestions. Councilperson Zastawny then made the motion to table Ordinance No. 2005-OR-34, second by Councilperson McCauley, passing on a vote of 7- o July 11, 2005 Ordinance No. 2005-OR-35, An Ordinance Amending The Zoning Code Of The City Of Jeffersonville was presented for discussion. Planning and Zoning Director Chester Hicks explained the Ordinance and presented a map. City Attorney Merkley explained the procedure for passage. Councilperson Perkins would like to lower the 500 pound requirement. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to amend Ordinance No. 2005-OR-35 by replacing 100 pounds for every 500 pounds, second by Council President Grooms. Councilperson Zastawny asked to add childcare facilities to Section B. Attorney Alan Applegate explained enforcement is the problem, suggesting dealing with the situation through special use. Much discussion followed. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2005-OR-35 on the first reading adding child care in B and reducing the 500 pounds to 100 pounds, second by Council President Grooms. Councilperson Fetz explained he. will abstain as he is a member of the Plum Commission. Following further discussion Council President Grooms withdrew his second. Council President Grooms then made the motion to table Ordinance No. 2005- OR-35, second by Councilperson Perkins, passing on a vote of 6-0-1. CounCilperson Fetz abstained. CLERK TREASURER COMMENTS: There were no Clerk Treasurer comments. COMMITTEE REPORTS: There were no committee reports. COUNCIL AND MAYOR COMMENTS: CounCilperson Wilson reviewed the Parks Board meeting. Councilperson Perkins said the budget committee is working on making sure all employees are paid from the right departments. He is concerned that some businesses have city garbage pick up and some do not. Councilperson Perkins would like to see the take-home car situation reviewed due to gasoline prices. He asks that the Council, Board of Public Works and Safety and the Mayor discuss this. Councilperson Zastawny is looking forward to the Rails To Trails feasibility study. He supports Med Venture's move to Jeffersonville, and he is glad to see City Hall · moving to the Quadrangle. July 11, 2005 Council President Grooms noted the need to plan the budget process calendar. He reminded the budget committee to provide memorandum for budget committee meetings. Next Monday he will give the first of two state of the Council addresses. There will be no workshop prior to the next meeting. Council President Grooms thanks Officer Grimes for his attendance this evening. He said the City Hall move is awesome. Council President Grooms will put in writing for the Mayor and Department of Redevelopment the approval for the plans for the Council offices. He thanked all for attending. Mayor Waiz announced the next Mayor's Night In The Neighborhood will be this Thursday at 6'30 P.M. along Springdale Drive. As there was no further business to co , the meeting was adjourned 9:15 P ROBERT L. WAIZ, MJ~YOR ATTEST: tyard / / / / / / ./ // · l Typ~ca Sign Overview from Jeff-Charlestown Rd. 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