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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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PEGGY WILDER, CLERK AND TREASURER