HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-09-2006COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
January 9, 2006
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 January 9, 2006.
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 Councilperson Fetz 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, Phil McCauley, and Ron Grooms.
Absent: None.
Following discussion, Councilperson Grooms made the motion to table agenda
item #12, replacing it with a Resolution regarding EFT deposits, and table agenda items
#10, #11, and #12, second by Councilperson Zastawny, passing on a vote of 7-0.
Deputy Clerk Treasurer Hollis presented the claim list for consideration by the
Council. Councilperson Fetz made the motion to approve the claims as presented,
second by Councilperson McCauley, passing on a vote of 7-0.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Mr. John Tewell, a resident of 5710 Hamburg Pike, appeared before the Council
regarding the change of zoning request for 5800 and 5814 Hamburg Pike. Mr. Tewell
said the owner has not done the things he was supposed to do since 2001, giving
examples. He does not feel the owner will do what he is supposed to do with this request.
Mr. Ron Smith, a resident of 3310 Holman Lane, expressed concern that the
parties requesting a zoning change do not have to show up at the meeting and concerned
citizens opposing the change show up. He feels this is grossly unfair. Mr. Smith has a
concern for accidents and feels a traffic light will be necessary is the change is granted.
He does not want to see spot zoning. He would rather see the area zoned commercial.
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Ms. Pat Lowry, a resident of 3502 Holman Lane, stated she is against spot zoning.
She is fired of apartments not being cared for.
Mr. Mike Hutt asked the Council for an R.F.P. update for Tenth and Spring and
an update for the Towne Center. Mayor Waiz has talked to the developer who promises
an announcement. Councilperson Perkins reported that as of two weeks ago there were
no signed leases. Redevelopment Director Barry Cahill said signs are being made for
Tenth and Spring and should be up next week. Mr. Hutt asked if it would be listed with a
real estate agent. Director Cahill said the City could, but the City needs control.
AGENDA ITEMS:
City Attorney Merkley explained the need for passage of Resolution No. 2006-R-
1, A Resolution Affirming Authorizing Agreement For Automatic Deposit State Of
Indiana Distributions To Political Subdivisions By EFT. Councilperson Perkins made the
motion to pass Resolution No. 2006-R-1, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a
vote of 7-0.
City Attorney Merkley explained Ordinance No. 2006-OR-1, An Ordinance
Amending Subdivision Control Regulations Ordinance No. 1996-OR-28. Following
discussion, Councilperson McCauley made the motion to table Ordinance No. 2006-OR-
1, second by Councilperson Wilson, passing on a vote of 7-0. Councilperson Zastawny
asked if bonding requirements are included. Attorney Merkley explained bonding is
required.
Deputy Clerk Treasurer Hollis explained the need for passage of Ordinance No.
2006-OR-2, An Ordinance Amending 2005-OR-80, Which Amended 2005-OR-53, An
Ordinance Fixing Basic Salaries Of Appointed Officers And Employees Of The city Of
Jeffersonville, Indiana For The Year 2006. Council President Grooms made the motion
to pass Ordinance No. 2006-OR-2 on the first reading, second by Councilperson
Zastawny, passing on a vote of 7-0.
Attorney Alan Applegate requested passage of Ordinance No. 2005-OR-82, An
Ordinance Annexing Territory Into The City Of Jeffersonville, Indiana, On Petition By
All Of The Owners Of Such Territory Pursuant To The Provisions Of IC 36-4-3-5.1.
Councilperson Perkins feels this will generate more money than it will cost. Planning
and Zoning Director Hicks reviewed the Fiscal Plan Summary. Deputy Clerk Hollis
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reminded the Council the City is currently at the maximum levy so could not realize the
net benefit without consideration of an excess levy appeal. Following further discussion,
Councilperson Sellers made the motion to table Ordinance No. 2005-OR-82, second by
Councilperson Wilson. Councilperson McCauley commented on the expenditures with
regard to the benefit noting the need for further study. Attorney Applegate asked the
Council to consider the absorption rate. Following all discussion, the motion to table
Ordinance No. 2005-OR-82 passed on a vote of 7-0.
City Attorney Merkley explained Resolution No. 2006-R-2, A Resolution
Approving An Agreement For Professional Services. Councilperson Perkins made the
motion to pass Resolution No. 2006-R-2, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a
vote of 7-0.
Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2005-OR-84, An
Ordinance Determining That The City Executive Shall Not Have The Authority To Veto
Zoning Ordinances on the third reading, second by Councilperson Fetz, passing on the
following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilpersons Perkins, Zastawny, Fetz, and Wilson.
Nays: Councilpersons Sellers, Grooms, and McCauley.
Deputy Clerk Hollis explained the need for passage of Resolution No. 2006-R-3,
A Resolution To Advertise For An Additional Appropriation (Animal Control).
Councilperson Sellers made the motion to pass Resolution No. 2006-R-3, second by
Councilperson Fetz, passing on a vote of 7-0.
CLERK TREASURER COMMENTS:
There were no Clerk Treasurer Comments.
COUNCIL OFFICERS ELECTION:
Council President Grooms opened the floor for nomination of 2006 Council
President. Councilperson McCauley made the motion to nominate Councilperson Wilson
as 2006 Council President, second by Councilperson Zastawny. Council President
Grooms made the motion to close nominations for 2006 Council President, second by
Councilperson Zastawny, passing on a vote of 7-0. Councilperson Perkins made the
motion to nominate Councilperson Fetz for 2006 Council Vice President, second by
Councilperson Wilson. Council President Grooms made the motion to nominate
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Councilperson Zastawny for 2006 Council Vice President, second by Councilperson
Sellers. Councilperson McCauley made the motion to close nominations, second by
Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 7-0. Councilperson Fetz was elected 2006
Council Vice President on the following roll call vote
The following roll call vote was taken for Councilperson Fetz:
Ayes: Councilperson, Perkins, Fetz, Wilson, and McCauley.
Nays: Councilpersons, Zastawny, Sellers, and Grooms.
The following roll call vote was taken for Councilperson Zastawny:
Ayes: Councilpersons Grooms, Sellers, and Zastawny.
Nays: Councilpersons McCauley, Wilson, Fetz, and Perkins.
CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS:
Councilperson Perkins made the motion to table the City Council appointments,
second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 7-0.
COUNCIL AND MAYOR COMMENTS:
Councilperson McCauley will give a report on the TI~ accounting at the next
meeting. Councilperson McCauley noted the Veterans Parkway commercial
development progress has been dragging. He offers help to Mayor Waiz to encourage
progress. He does not want to be an enabler. He suggest a time be given and then
withdraw the enticements.
Council President Grooms informed the Council of a letter received from Steel
Dynamics that they would be requesting a large tax abatement. More will be seen soon.
Council President Grooms then asked Councilperson Perkins to discuss an earlier Tax
Abatement Committee meeting. Councilperson Perkins reported there is a potential
client for America Place. The owner has not been informed of the procedure for a tax
abatement. Councilperson McCauley asked if the company would locate in Jeffersonville
if they do not receive a tax abatement. The company will not locate in Jeffersonville
unless they receive a tax abatement. Council President Grooms will be presenting a
claim from Jacobi, Toombs, and Lanz for Hamburg Pike sidewalks as well as a claim for
annexation legal work. Council President Grooms reviewed the Martin Luther King
activities. He then asked Mayor Waiz to push to update the website. He would like to
see the appointments on the website. Council President Grooms thanked all for a great
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year. He is proud of the last two years and the Council can be proud as well. He thanked
the Council for the appointment and all the help.
Councilperson Perkins reported they are about in the 40% range of keying in
numbers for annexation. By the end of February it is hoped to have numbers from the
CPA. The annexation Ordinance should be ready by late summer. Councilperson
Perkins received numbers from the Clerk Treasurer's Office that indicate The Estopinal
Group is over the contract. Mayor Waiz will look into it.
Councilperson Zastawny thanked Council President Grooms for a good year and
congratulated Councilperson Wilson. He then asked Mayor Waiz if he had looked at the
Charlestown Pike sidewalks. Mayor Waiz would like to get with Councilperson
Zastawny.
Councilperson Fetz asked about the packets from Mindy Christian.
Councilperson Sellers said a veterinarian has been found to do spay/neutering on
a part-time basis. Councilperson Sellers noted the need for a traffic signal at Woherle
Road and Veterans parkway. Mayor Waiz is working on this.
Councilperson Wilson reported on the Parks Board meeting she attended. She
will have a report at the next meeting. Councilperson Wilson thanked Council President
Grooms for a good year. She is looking forward to another great year, as there are a lot
of things going on. The Council is doing a fantastic job. The Council will meet in
workshop sessions January 23, 2006 at 6:30 P.M. She thanked all for their support.
Mayor Waiz thanked Council President Grooms for his help. It is not an easy job
and does take a lot of time. There will be a meeting January 17, 2006 at 7:00 P.M. at the
Boys and Girls Club regarding the Ken Elli~ayor Waiz congratulated
Councilpersons Wilson and Fetz. Mayor Waiz/ffianked al!
As there was no further business to~om~//Co,uncil, the meeting was
adjourned 8:50 P.M. [~ff / ....
PEGGY WILDER, CLERK AND TREASURER