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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-23-2006COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA January 23, 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 23, 2006. Mayor Rob Waiz, with Clerk Treasurer Peggy Wilder at the desk, called the meeting to order. Also present were City Attorney Les Merkley 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, Phil McCauley, and Ron Grooms. Absent: None. Following discussion, Councilperson Perkins made the motion to delete agenda item #21, replacing it with Chester Hicks, adding 2 resolutions regarding sewer expansion as agenda items #22A and #22B, and an Ordinance regarding parking fines as agenda item #22C, second by Councilperson Fetz, passing on a vote of 7-0. Mayor Waiz presented the minutes for approval. Council President Wilson made the motion to approve the minutes of the January 9, 2006 minutes as presented, second by Councilperson Perkins, passing on a vote of 7-0. Councilperson McCaniey made the motion to approve the minutes of DeCember 19, 2005 with the addition of the motion to second on page 9, second by Councilperson Grooms, passing on a vote of 7-0. Clerk Treasurer Wilder presented the claim list, explaining two additional claims for consideration by the Council. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to approve the claims and the two additional as presented, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 7-0. PUBLIC COMMENT: Mr. Ron Smith appeared before the Council asking that Ordinance No. 2005-OR- 76 be denied. He would like to see the area zoned commercial. January 23, 2006 2 Mr. Eugene Ballew appeared before the Council agreeing with Mr. Smith. He then asked when the road (Holmans Lane) would be widened. Mayor Waiz said it would be at least five years. Planning and Zoning Director Hicks stated it should be done by 2008. Ms. Patricia Lowery declined to comment, as Mr. Missi is not present. Mr. John Tewell appeared before the Council asking that Ordinance No. 2005- OR-74 be denied, as the petitioner has not complied with the 2001 zoning promises. He hopes the Council takes this into consideration. COUNCIL PRESENTATION: Council President Wilson presented Councilperson Grooms with a plaque noting his year as President of the Council. Councilperson Grooms explained he has been a Council member for 14 years over a period of 20 years and he is proud of this group. It was an honor and pleasure to lead this group. AGENDA ITEMS: Mr. Greg Filer, Attorney, appeared before the Council requesting the passage of Ordinance No. 2005.OR-74, An Ordinance Changing The Zoning Map Designation Of A Certain Tract Of Property Described As Being Located At 5800 And 5814 Hamburg Pike. Attorney Fifer presented an aerial view and explained the plans for the area. Plan Commission documents were presented. He then explained the intent for a buffer on the Kelso property. If there is sufficient grass, trees will be planted. If there is not sufficient grass the offer will be made to the adjoining property owner to pay for and plant the trees on their property. He is willing to post a performance bond or letter of credit for the trees. Councilperson Fetz asked planning and Zoning Director Hicks to comment on the complaint of not being in compliance with the previous zoning. Director Hicks would like to review this. At the conclusion of all comments, Councilperson Fetz made the motion to table Ordinance No. 2005-OR-74, second by Councilperson Grooms, passing on a vote of 7-0. Councilperson Grooms made the motion to reject Ordinance No. 2005-OR-76, An Ordinance Changing The Zoning Map Designation Of A Certain Tract Of Property Described As A 1.68-Acre Tract, Located at 3417 Holmans Lane, second by Councilperson Fetz, passing on a votelof 6-1. Councilperson Fetz voted against rejection. January 23, 2006 3 Ms. Lisa Thompson of New iDirections Housing appeared before the Council requesting a donation to Repair Affair, explaining the program. The Council agreed to allow the mount in the budget. Mayor Waiz has been talking with the Police, Fire, and Building Commission to form a team for the program. Mr. Mike Davis of Southern Indiana Asset Building Coalition And Earned Income Tax Credit (SIABC) appeared before the council explaining the program. The group has received a $100,000 challenge grant from the Lilly Foundation. The group has raised $32,000 to this point. Councilperson Grooms explained these requests are normally made at budget time. Councilperson McCauley said this is a great program that is helping working families, suggesting the Council donate $5,000 form the Council Promotion Fund. Councilperson McCauley then made the motion to donate $5,000 from the Council Promotion Fund, second by Councilperson Grooms. Councilperson Zastawny feels there are so many worthy causes, and there is a budget. The motion passed on a vote of 6-1, with Councilperson Zastawny voting against. Councilperson Fetz asked the Mr. Davis report back and come during budget sessions. Mr. J. Spencer Harmon, Attorney representing Wyandotte, appeared before the Council requesting passage of Ordinance No. 2006-OR-3, Petition For Vacation Of City Road On Behalf Of Wyandot, Inc. Attorney Harmon explained the business, their payroll and that Wyandot will soon be Seledt Snacks, Inc. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 2006-OR-3, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 7-0. Councilperson Perkins then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2006-OR-3 on all three readings, second by Councilperson McCauley. Mayor Waiz noted this is a public h~afing requesting comments. No. comments were voiced. Attorney Harmon introduced Mr. Don Edmondson, President along with labor union representatives. The motion for passage passed on a vote of 7-0. Mr. Greg Filer, Attorney, representing Allison Courtyards, appeared before the Council requesting passage of Ordinance No. 2005-OR-82, An Annexation Ordinance. The Allison Courtyards Annexation Area Fiscal Plan was presented and discussed. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass Resolution No. 2006-R-6, Allison Courtyards Annexation Area Fiscal Plan, second by Councilperson McCauley. Planning and Zoning Director Hicks made expenditure comparisons. The motion to pass January 23, 2006 4 Resolution No. 2006-R-6 passed on a vote of 7-0. Councilperson Perkins then made the motion to pass 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, on the second and third readings, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 7-0. Clerk Treasurer Wilder presented and explained Resolution No. 2006-R-5, A Resolution To Advertise For An Additional Appropriation (EDIT Fund - Riverstage). Youth Commission Director Beverly Knight explained the needs and discussed purchase versus rental. Council President Wilson suggests a workshop with the Park Board. Councilperson Grooms said he made the request to put this on the agenda. Clerk Treasurer Wilder said this was being pulled together as discussed during budget sessions. Councilperson Zastawny then made the motion to table Resolution No. 2006-R-5, second by Councilperson Perkins, passing on a vote of 7-0. Councilperson Perkins explained the survey is not complete, making the motion to table Ordinance No. 2006-OR-4, An Ordinance Vacating Part Of An Alley At Meigs Between Maple & Chestnut, second by Councilperson Grooms, passing on a vote of 7-0. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass 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, on the seCond and third readings, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 7-0. Councilperson Perkins introduced Ordinance No. 2006-OR-5, An Ordinance Establishing A Purchase Order System For Funds Originating From The City General Fund. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2006-OR-5 on the first reading, explaining he expects mUch discussion and many amendments prior to final passage, second by Councilperson McCanley. Councilperson McCanley believes this is a big step toward a bigger step in order to become compliant with GASB 34. Clerk Treasurer Wilder explained her office is working toward compliance with fixed assets. Councilperson Grooms is concerned this is only for the General Fund. Councilperson Perkins said he feels there will be many amendments. Councilperson Grooms noted that January 23, 2006 5 on the claim list approved earlier about 30% of the claims were under $100. The motion to pass Ordinance No. 2006-OR-5 on the first reading passed on a vote of 7-0. Councilperson Perkins introduced and made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2006-OR-6, An Ordinance To Clarify Which Board Shall Have The Sole Authority To Approve Expenditures And Claims From Funds Derived From Tax Increment Finance Districts (TIF Districts), on the first reading, second by Councilperson McCauley, passing on a vote of 7-0. Planning and Zoning Director Hicks informed the Council of a meeting with local entities regarding a GIS System. He requests each Councilperson sign a letter of support for the program. Clerk Treasurer Wilder presented and explained Ordinance No.2006-OR-7, An Ordinance Of Additional Appropriation (General Fund - Animal Control Department). Councilperson Perkins made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 2006- OR-7, second by Councilperson Fetz, passing on a vote of 7-0. Councilperson Perkins then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2006-OR-7 on all three readings, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 7-0. City Attorney Merkley explained the need for passage of Resolution No. 2006-R- 6, A Resolution Of Acceptance Of Preliminary Engineering Report. Councilperson Sellers made the motion to pass Resolution No. 2006-R-6, second by Councilperson McCauley, passing on a vote of 7-0. City Attorney Merkley explained the need for passage of Resolution No. 2006-R- 7, A Resolution Authorized Representative Resolution. Councilperson Sellers made the motion to pass Resolution No. 2006~R-7, second by Councilperson Fetz, passing on a vote of 7-0. Councilperson Fetz introduced and explained Ordinance No. 2006-OR-8, An Ordinance Amending §72.03 And §72.99 Of The Jeffersonville Municipal Code. Councilperson Fetz then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2006-OR-8 on the first reading, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 7-0. CLERK TREASURER COMMENTSi Clerk Treasurer Wilder requested passage of a Resolution To Advertise For An Additional Appropriation (EDIT Fund - City Hall). Clerk Treasurer Wilder explained January 23, 2006 6 the need for the additional space for her offices and storage. Councilperson McCauley asked Mayor Waiz if he agreed with the changes. Mayor Waiz was uncommitted in his comments. Councilperson McCauley is concerned the project is under funded and he would like to see a projection of total ichange cost and finances. Clerk Treasurer Wilder noted the need to give notice to the architect as soon as possible. City Attorney Merkley suggested TIF funds could be utilized. The final cost was discussed. Councilperson McCauley noted the need to made a decision for the architect. Councilperson Perkins noted the architect, The Estopinal Group, has been paid in excess of $175,000 and he believes the contract was for $175,01)0 with no ifs, ands, and buts. Clerk Treasurer Wilder again stressed the need for the proper storage and display of public records. Councilpersons Sellers, and Fetz indicated they would support the change. Councilperson Grooms feels the decision is under the Department of Redevelopment and the Mayor. A committee and Clerk Treasurer Wilder will meet with the architect. Clerk Treasurer Wilder asked the intent Of the Council for publishing the top 20 paid employees. The intent was for payroll only, not to include fringe benefits. Clerk Treasurer Wilder next noted Chief Deputy Suzy Bass has attained her certificate to teach Excel. COUNCIL AND MAYOR COMMENTS: Councilperson Perkins noted annexation numbers should be available by the end of this week. Councilperson Zastawny asked about licensing dogs. An explanation was given. He then asked about the City Code of Ordinances. City Attorney Merkley has asked American Legal Publishing to call. Councilperson Sellers noted there are good things happening at the Animal Shelter. She then asked Park Department Superintendent Rob Poff to comment regarding Riverstage. Director Poff said he did not know anything about the request made earlier this evening. He is looking forward to the workshop. Councilperson Grooms explained the need for cooperation on the Riverstage. Director Knight explained the meeting to discuss Riverstage was held on the previous Thursday morning. She attempted to call Director Poff and was told he was on vacation. January 23, 2006 She called again on Monday moming and discussed it with him. Councilperson Grooms noted the need to follow up on the certified road miles. This is in the works. Councilperson McCanley will have the TIF report at the next meeting. Councilperson said his address will be on the website. There is a tennis tournament group that is asking for donations for a tournament to be held in Jeffersonville. Councilperson Grooms noted he does not normally vote to pass an Ordinance on all three readings. It did seem important to do so tonight. Council President Wilson announced a workshop for February 6, 2006 at 5:30 P.M., to discuss TIF, Riverstage, and annexation. She thanked Councilperson Grooms for his year as president. Mayor Waiz announced the Council would hold a joint meeting with the Redevelopment Commission on Wednesday. He then noted several proposals that will affect local government were discussed at the I.A.C.T. Conference. He will give the State of The City address tomon'ow at noon. ff ~" //~ As there was no further business to com~fo~ ?uncil, the meeting was adjourned 10:06 P.M. T: .. PEGGY WILDER, CLERK AND TREASURER