HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-16-2005 Special MeetingJeffersonville City Council Special Session
Meeting Memorandum - May 16, 2005 - Mayor's Conference Room
5:30 p.m.
Meeting called to order by: City Council President Ron Grooms
Attendees:
Councilpersons Sellers, Grooms, Wilson, Perkins, Fetz, McCauley, and Zastawny. Also
in attendance were City Attorney Les Merkley, and Chief Deputy Suzy Bass. Mayor
Waiz arrived at 5:50 P.M.
Agenda Approval:
The motion was made by Councilperson Perkins to approve the agenda, seconded by
Councilperson Zastawny and passed 7-0.
Agenda Item 1. Animal Shelter Agreement
Discussion was held concerning the proposed Animal Shelter Agreement. Not all
entities have responded as to whether they will agree to this proposal. More discussion
was held on how to bill the other entities. Councilperson Perkins felt that population and
not how many animals brought in would be the best way to bill. Councilperson Sellers
suggested contacting everyone one more time and try to set up a meeting. Attorney
Merkley suggested changing the agreement to an ordinance and passing it on the first
reading at the Council meeting.
Agenda Item 2. Land Acquisition
Rachelle Cummins and Fred Horlander, representing Clark County Memorial Hospital
appeared before the Council in regards to the land they are trying to acquire from the
City. Mr. Horlander suggested offering a wellness plan to the City employees each year
at no cost in exchange for the parcel of land at the comer of l0th and Spring St. Chief
Deputy Bass said that she felt uot many people would take advantage of this offer as they
can already go to their own doctor for wellness checkups for only $10.00. The City has
offered wellness fairs in the past with very little participation. It was then suggested that
the hospital lease the property for $1.00 a year and if the City gets an offer from someone
to purchase it, then the hospital will have the right to buy it first. Councilperson Perkins
asked how much the hospital paid for the other comer of land that they bought. Mr.
Horlander said that the cost for that land was $380,000.00. Councilperson McCauley
liked the idea of being a partner with the hospital but questioned the Council's fiscal
responsibility to the public. He feels this needs to be explored further. After further
discussion, it was decided that a committee of Councilpersons McCauley, Perkins, and
Zastawny would work with the hospital and try to work out a deal.
Agenda Item 3. Bond Issues
John Severs from Umbangh and Buddy Downs from Ice Miller appeared before the
Council to discuss the Sewer Works Revenue Bonds. At the February meeting, they
provided a timetable and summary of the Bond Ordinance. They explained the definition
of the "Official Master Plan adopted by the City" on page 2 of the Ordinance draft.
Discussion was held on the State Revolving Loan Fund. Thc City would like to have
the option to approve the bond issuance for each phase. After further discussion, the
Council agreed to amend thc drafted ordinance to 6.5 million dollars and read and pass it
on the 1st reading at the Council Meeting following the workshop.
Agenda Item 4. Jeffersonville Town Center
Discussion was held on the Jeffersonville Town Center. Kent Arnold told thc Council
that the leasing activity was strong. The City would not be obligated for repayment of
the bonds. The money that would come from TIF would be created for that specific
project.
Agenda Item 5. Assistance from EPA
Chester Hicks asked the Council to sign the letters he prepared for each member to send
to the U.S. EPA asking them for their assistance with the City's Comprehensive Plan.
There being no other items of discussion, the meeting was adjoumed at 7: 05 p.m.
~1 President//
Attest:
l~gg~f~ilder, Clerk Treasurer