HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-06-2006COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
February 6, 2006
The Common Council of the City 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, February 6, 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 Perkins gave the
invocation. Mayor Waiz then asked all those present to join him in the pledge of allegiance to the
flag.
The roi1 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, Councilpersun Perkins made the motion to approve the agenda with
the addition of agenda item #14A - annexation report, remove agenda item #12 and adding an
additional appropriation ordinance as Agenda Item #12, second by Councilperson McCauley, passing
on a vote of 7-0.
Mayor Waiz presented the minutes for approval. Councilperson Fetz made the motion to
approve the minutes of December 27, 2005, 5:30 P.M. meeting as presented, seconded by
Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 7-0. Councilperson Fetz made the motion to approve the
minutes of December 27, 2005, 7:30 P.M. meeting as presented, second by Councilperson Sellers,
passing on a vote of 7-0. Councilperson Fetz made the motion to approve the minutes of January
23, 2006, 7:30 P.M. as presented, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 7-0.
Councilperson Fetz next made the motion to approve the minutes of January 23, 2006, 5:30 P.M.,
second by Council President Wilson, passing on a vote of 7-0.
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Clerk Treasurer Wilder presented the claim list for approval. Councilperson Perkins made
the motion to approve the claims as presented, second by Councilperson Grooms, passing on a vote
of 7-0.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Ms. Carnie Stahl, a resident of 5710 ½ Hamburg Pike voiced concern regarding a proposed
fence for the requested zoning change for 5800 and 5814 Hamburg Pike.
AGENDA ITEMS
Attorney Greg Filer appeared before the Council requesting 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 Filer provided and
explained a handout. He explained the plans for a screen fencing of planted trees. The Tewell and
Stahl fences will be repaired. Attorney Filer explained he would be willing to accept approval
contingent upon the repairs being made within 45 days of closing if not closed by July 1. Planning
and Zoning Director Hicks is comfortable with this. Councilperson Perkins then made the motion to
pass Ordinance No. 2005-OR-74 per the contingencies, second by Councilperson Fetz, passing on a
vote of %0.
Ms. Mindy Christian appeared before the Council requesting passage of Resolution No.
2006- R-11, A Resolution Adopting The National Incident Management Systems. Following
discussion, Councilperson Perkins made the motion to approve Resolution No. 2006-R-11, second
by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 7-0.
Redevelopment Director Barry Cahill explained Resolution No. 2006-R-12, A Resolution
Approving Statement Of Benefits For Purposes Of Property Tax Abatement (JDC Veneers, Inc.).
Director Cahill further explained Attachment "A". Mr. Jeff Cox and Mr. Jason Crapo of JDC
answered questions. Councilperson McCauley said the company was represented well in all talks
and were forthright. Mr. Crapo said he has been pleased with the State and local support.
Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass Resolution No. 2006-R- 12, second by Councilperson
McCauley, passing on a vote of 7-0. Mayor Waiz said it has been nice working with the Company,
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saying he is pleased they will be in Jeffersonville.
Council President Wilson explained the need for passage of Resolution No. 2006-R-13, A
Resolution Of Additional Appropriation (Building Commission). Council President Wilson made
the motion to pass Resolution No. 2006-R- 13, second by Councilperson Perkins, passing on a vote of
5-2. Councilpersons Zastawny and Sellers voted against passage. A grant has been applied for.
Redevelopment Director Barry Cahill presented and explained Resolution No. 2006-R-14, A
Resolution Approving Statement Of Benefits For Purposes Of Property Tax Abatement (SDI, Inc.).
Director Cahill further explained Attachment "A" and the 15% annual fee. Mayor Waiz said SDI is
a tremendous company and has been good to work with. Councilperson McCauley made the motion
to pass Resolution No. 2006-R-14 contingent upon acceptance of the 15% fee, second by
Councilperson Grooms, passing on a vote of 7-0.
Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2006-OR-5, An Ordinance
Establishing A Purchase Order System For Funds Originating From The City General Fund on the
second reading, second by Councilperson McCanley. Councilperson McCauley suggests the Finance
Committee work with the Clerk Treasurer. Clerk Treasurer Wilder suggests a phase-in system.
Councilperson Perkins agrees this is a skeletal Ordinance that needs to be worked on. Councilperson
Grooms feels Section 5 should be changed from General to ali. He feels this is being rushed. This
will have a long lasting impact and time needs to be taken. Clerk Treasurer Wilder is not
uncomfortable with a purchase order system as these changes are coming. Councilperson Grooms
feels this might be too much hands-on management. The motion to pass Ordinance No. 2006-OR-5
passed on a vote of 6-1 on the second reading. Councilperson Grooms voted against passage.
Councilperson Perkins presented and explained a map and the areas of proposed annexation.
He explained the sheets by numbers. He will be setting up a meeting with Umbaugh.
Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 206-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 second reading, second
by Councilperson McCauley. Councilperson McCauley said it is possible that the Council does not
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have the authority to do this. He would like to work with the Department of Redevelopment. He
suggests a meeting with the Redevelopment Commission and representatives of the Council. The
motion to pass Ordinance No. 2006-OR-6 on the second reading passed on a vote of 7-0.
Councilpersun Fetz presented Ordinance No. 2006-OR-8, An Ordinance Amending 72.03
And 72.99 Of The Jeffersonville Municipal Code. City Attorney Merkley explained the total code
needs to be amended. Following discussion, Councilperson Fetz made the motion to pass Ordinance
No. 2006-OR-8 on the second and third readings, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote
of 7-0.
Clerk Treasurer Wilder suggested removing Agenda Item #17 as the proper advertising has
not been done. Councilperson Zastawny made the motion to delete Agenda Item #17, second by
Councilperson Perkins, passing on a vote of 7-0.
Councilperson Perkins explained the need for passage of Ordinance No. 2006-OR-4, An
Ordinance Vacating Part Of An Alley Meigs Between Maple & Chestnut. Councilperson Perkins
then made the motion to table Ordinance No. 2006-OR-4, second by Councilperson Fetz, passing on
a vote of 7-0.
Attorney Scott Lewis appeared before the Council requesting passage of Ordinance No.
2006-OR-9, An Ordinance Changing The Zoning Map Designation Of A Certain Tract Of Property
Described As Being Part Of Survey No. 36 Of The Illinois Grant Being Located At 3718 Utica
Sellersburg Road. Attorney Lewis explained the area and the plans. The Plan Commission gave a
favorable recommendation. Councilperson Perkins asked if it was understood the area may be
within the City of Jeffersonville City limits following annexation. Mr. Jamie Nole explained he is
aware of the situation. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2006-OR-9,
second by Councilperson Sellers. This meeting has been advertised as a public heating. Public
comment was requested. No comments were made. The motion to Pass OrdinanCe No. 2006-OR-9
passed on a vote of 6-0-1. Councilperson McCauley abstained.
CLERK TREASURER COMMENTS
Clerk Treasurer Wilder requested passage of Resolution No. 2006-R-15, A Resolution Of
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Additional Appropriation. (EDIT), explaining the use for City Hall Clerk Treasurer office space.
Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass Resolution No. 2006-R- 15, second by Councilperson
McCauley, passing on a vote of 7-0. Redevelopment Director Cahill suggested using Riverfi:ont TI1~.
Clerk Treasurer Wilder voiced concerns for the use of TIF funds as the auditors have been
questioning uses.
COUNCIL AND MAYOR COMMENTS
Councilperson Perkins told of a pit bull problem in his district. Councilperson Sellers asked
if the Animal Control Officer had been called.
Councilperson Fetz said there is a need for a discussion regarding canine demonstrations.
Councilperson Sellers told ora meeting with the Veterinarians regarding spay/neuter. It was
decided to use vouchers.
Councilperson Grooms explained he is not opposed to a purchasing program, he is opposed
to the Council as Purchasing Agent. Councilperson Grooms will be meeting next week with Street
Commissioner Ron Ellis regarding a trash collection Ordinance, and relocating of the City garage.
He then asked Clerk Treasurer Wilder if a traffic sisal can be purchased with wheel tax.
Mayor Waiz said hayed good night. ,//~ ~
There being no further business to comefiS~~/~l the meeting was adjourned at
8:55 P.M. //'
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ROBERT L. NVAIZ, MAYOR
ATTEST:
PEGGY WILDER, CLERK TREASURER