City Council

MINUTES OF THE LAFAYETTE COMMON COUNCIL April 2, 2012 REGULAR MEETING The Common Council of the City of Lafayette, Indiana met in regular session on Monday April 2, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 20 North 6th Street, Lafayette, Indiana. President Campbell called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. The Pledge of Allegiance was given to the flag of our Country. The following members were present: Present: Heide, Klinker, Reynolds, Campbell, Brown, Ahlersmeyer, Downing and Weast-Williamson, and Meyer City Clerk Cindy Murray and City Attorney Ed Chosnek were present The City Clerk stated that there was a quorum present. Councilman Campbell moved to approve the minutes of March 5, 2012 meeting, Councilman Brown seconded. There were no additions or corrections. Minutes approved by unanimous voice vote. The Clerk stated there were no Claims, Petitions or Communications. The Clerk stated the following reports are available in the City Clerk’s Office: Clerk’s Office Monthly-February Police Department Monthly-February Fleet Maintenance/Motor Vehicle Department Monthly-February Water Works Department Monthly-February Water Pollution Control Department Monthly-February Ordinances for Second Reading: The Clerk read Ordinance 2012-04 (An Amendment to Ordinance No. 2010-11 Establishing a Local Oregon Street Historic District in the City of Lafayette, Indiana) by title only on second and final reading. Councilman Campbell moved for passage, Councilman Klinker seconded. Ordinance 2012-04 passed 8-0 on a roll call vote on second and final reading. Ordinances for First Reading: The Clerk read Ordinance 2012-05 (An Ordinance Amending Section 8.08.050 of the Lafayette Municipal Code) by title only on first reading. Councilwoman Ahlersmeyer moved for passage, Councilwoman Weast-Williamson seconded. Ordinance 2012-05 passed 8-0 on a roll call vote on first reading. The Clerk read Ordinance 2012-06 (An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Ordinance of Tippecanoe County, Indiana, to Rezone Certain Real Estate from GB to I3-Alcoa, Inc.) by title only on first and final reading. Councilwoman Ahlersmeyer moved for passage, Councilman Brown seconded. Jason Ramsland, Attorney representing petitioner spoke regarding the Ordinance. Mayor Roswarski also spoke in support of the Ordinance and the Alcoa, Inc. project. Ordinance 2012-06 passed 8-0 on a roll call vote on first and final reading. Resolutions: The Clerk read Resolution 2012-01 (A Resolution Approving an Agreement Between the City of Lafayette, Indiana and the City of Lafayette Employee Alliance –Representing Water and Wastewater Utilities, Sanitation and Fleet Maintenance Employees) by title only on first and final reading. Councilman Campbell moved for passage, Councilwoman Weast-Williamson seconded. Mayor Roswarski spoke regarding the employees and thanked them for their hard work. City Attorney, Ed Chosnek explained the changes in the four (4) employee contracts. Resolution 2012-01 passed 8-0 on a roll call vote on first and final reading. The Clerk read Resolution 2012-02 (A Resolution Approving an Agreement Between the City of Lafayette and Local Union 668, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers) by title only on first and final reading. Councilman Campbell moved for passage Councilman Brown seconded Resolution 2012- 02 passed 8-0 on a roll call vote on first and final reading. The Clerk read Resolution 2012-03 (A Resolution Approving an Agreement Between the City of Lafayette and Lafayette Arman Lodge # 49, Fraternal Order of Police) by title only on first and final reading. Councilwoman Weast-Williamson moved for passage, Councilman Downing seconded. Resolution 2012-03 passed 7-0 on a roll call vote as follows, Councilwoman Weast-Williamson abstained on first and final reading. Ayes: Heide, Klinker, Reynolds, Campbell, Brown, Ahlersmeyer and Downing Nays: None Abstain: Weast-Williamson The Clerk read Resolution 2012-04 (A Resolution Approving an Agreement Between the City of Lafayette and Local No. 472, Lafayette Fire Fighters Association, International Association of Fire Fighters, AFL-CIO) by title only on first and final reading. Councilman Klinker moved for passage, Councilwoman Weast-Williamson seconded. Resolution 2012-04 passed 8-0 on a roll call vote on first and final reading. The Clerk read Resolution 2012-05 (A Resolution Declaring the Designation of Certain Real Estate as an Economic Revitalization Area (ERA) and approving the Application by Alcoa, Inc. for Property Tax Abatement-Alcoa, Inc.) by title only on first and final reading. Councilman Brown moved for passage, Councilman Heide seconded. Pam Whitton, Human Resources Director, spoke regarding the project. Councilman Klinker moved to amend the Resolution to include a ten (10) year abatement for an Economic Revitalization Area, ten (10) year personal property abatement and a ten (10) year abatement for real property, as recommended by the Redevelopment Commission, Councilman Campbell seconded. The amendment passed 8-0 on a roll call vote. Amended Resolution 2012-05 passed 8-0 on a roll call vote on first and final reading. Councilman Campbell moved to set a public hearing on Resolution 2012-05 for Monday, May 7, 2012 at 7:01PM, Councilwoman Weast-Williamson seconded. The motion passed by unanimous voice vote. The Clerk read Resolution 2012-06 (A Resolution Approving a Deduction for Tax Abatement in an Economic Revitalization Area (ERA)-Rea Magnet Wire Company Inc.) title only on first and final reading. Councilman Heide moved for passage, Councilman Reynolds seconded. Mayor Roswarski spoke in support of the Resolution. Eric Foster, Plant Manager, spoke regarding the improvements planned for Rea Magnet Wire. Councilman Campbell moved to amend the Resolution to include seven (7) year personal property abatement as recommended by the Redevelopment Commission, Councilman Reynolds seconded. The amendment passed 8-0 on roll call vote. Amended Resolution 2012-06 passed 8- 0 on a roll call vote on first and final reading. The Clerk read Resolution 2012-07 (A Resolution Approving a Deduction for Tax Abatement in an Economic Revitalization Area (ERA)-Heartland Automotive) by title only on first and final reading. Councilman Klinker moved for passage, Councilwoman Weast-Williamson seconded. Mayor Roswarski spoke in support of the Resolution. Ronan Miot, Heartland Automotive representative spoke regarding the project. Councilman Campbell moved to amend the Resolution to include ten (10) year real property real estate abatement as recommended by the Redevelopment Commission, Councilman Reynolds seconded. The amendment passed 8-0 on a roll call vote. Amended Resolution 2012-07 passed 8-0 on a roll call vote on first and final reading. The Clerk read Resolution 2012-08 (A Resolution Declaring the Designation of Certain Real Estate as an Economic Revitalization Area (ERA) and Approving the Application by Wabash National LP for Property Tax Abatement-Wabash National LP) by title only on first and final reading. Councilman Klinker moved for passage, Councilman Heide seconded. Mayor Roswarski praised Wabash National for their commitment to the City. Eric Demerly, Wabash National Representative spoke regarding the project. Councilman Campbell moved to amend the Resolution to include ten (10) year abatement for an Economic Revitalization Area, and seven (7) year abatement for personal property, as recommended by the Redevelopment Commission, Councilman Weast-Williamson seconded. The motion passed 8-0 on a roll call vote. Amended Resolution 2012-08 passed 8-0 on a roll call vote on first and final reading. Councilman Campbell moved to set a public hearing on Resolution 2012-08 for Monday, May 7, 2012 at 7:01PM, Councilman Klinker seconded. The motion passed by unanimous voice vote. There were no Reports of Standing Committees. There were no Reports of Special Committees. President Meyer reported that the Council will be redrawing the Council Districts by the end of 2012. He has appointed an ad hoc committee on which he will serve on along with Councilman Campbell and Councilwoman Weast-Williamson. There will be a meeting for public input later in the year. There was no Report by the Mayor. Miscellaneous and New Business: Mike Roush, Facilities Department Director and Mayor Roswarski, presented a service award to Holly Johnson for her work on the Warehouse Project. There were no Reports of Council: Public Comment: Lloyd Wells, 3717 Rawlings Dr. spoke in support of the positive projects being brought to the city. Perry Barbee, 3700 Redbud encouraged everyone to keep the city clean. Councilman Campbell moved to adjourn Councilman Heide seconded. Meeting adjourned at 8:00 pm Minutes prepared by Cindy Murray, City Clerk Complete audio of meeting available in the City Clerks office or at www.lafayette.in.gov