City Council

MINUTES OF THE LAFAYETTE COMMON COUNCIL January 4, 2016 REGULAR MEETING The Common Council of the City of Lafayette, Indiana met in regular session on Monday January 4, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 20 North 6th Street, Lafayette, Indiana. President Ahlersmeyer 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, Nargi, Reynolds, Campbell, Brown, Weast-Williamson, Downing and Ahlersmeyer. City Clerk Cindy Murray and 1st Deputy Attorney Jacque Chosnek were present. Councilman Heide moved to nominate Councilman Campbell as President of the Common Council for the year 2016, Councilman Downing seconded. Councilman Downing moved to close the nominations, Councilwoman Weast-Williamson seconded. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. Thereafter, Councilman Campbell presided over the meeting. Councilwoman Weast- Williamson moved to nominate Councilwoman Nargi as President Pro-Tem for the year 2016, Councilman Ahlersmeyer seconded. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. Mayor Roswarski presented Councilman Ronald B. Campbell with the Marques De Lafayette Award in honor of his 44 years on the Lafayette City Council. Councilman Klinker moved to recess for public hearing on Ordinance 2016-36 Councilman Brown seconded. The Clerk read Ordinance 2016-36 (An Ordinance to Vacation a Portion of the Public Alley Between Lot 35 and Lot 38 in The Original Plat of The City of Lafayette, Indiana, for The Year 2016) Jason, Ramsland, Attorney for the petitioner (GLPTC) representative spoke regarding the ordinance. No other public comment was heard. Councilman Klinker moved to hear Ordinance 2015-38 for public comment, Councilman Brown seconded. The Clerk read Ordinance 2015-38 (An Ordinance To Vacate, A Portion Of The Public Right-Of-Way In The City of Lafayette, Indiana) Kevin Riley, attorney spoke regarding the ordinance. Councilman Klinker moved to reconvene regular meeting. Councilman Brown seconded. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. Councilwoman Ahlersmeyer moved to approve the minutes of the December 7, 2015 council meeting. Councilwoman Weast-Williamson seconded. Motion passed 8-0 on a roll vote. There were no Claims, Petitions or Communications: The Clerk stated the following reports are available in the City Clerk’s Office: Fleet Maintenance Department Monthly-November Water Pollution Control Department Monthly-November Water Works Department Monthly-November Ordinances for Second Reading: The Clerk read Ordinance 2015-36 (An Ordinance to Vacation a Portion of the Public Alley Between Lot 35 and Lot 38 in The Original Plat of The City of Lafayette, Indiana, for The Year 2016) by title only on second reading. Councilwoman Ahlersmeyer moved for passage, Councilman Downing seconded. Ordinance 2015-36 passed 8-0 on a roll call vote on second and final reading. The Clerk read Ordinance 2015-37 (An Ordinance to Amend Ordinance 2015-26-An Ordinance Fixing The Salaries of The Sworn Protective Occupation and Law Enforcement (POLE) Members of The Police and Fire Departments of The City of Lafayette, Indiana, For The Year 2016) by title only on second reading. Councilman Heide moved for passage, Councilman Reynolds seconded. Richard Doyle, Fire Chief spoke regarding the ordinance. Ordinance 2015- 37 passed 8-0 on a roll call vote on second and final reading. The Clerk read Ordinance 2015-38 (An Ordinance To Vacate, A Portion Of The Public Right- Of-Way In The City of Lafayette, Indiana) by title only on second reading. Councilwoman Ahlersmeyer moved for passage, Councilman Brown seconded. Ordinance 2015-38 passed 8-0 on a roll call vote on second and final reading. Ordinances for First Reading: The Clerk read Ordinance 2016-01 (An Amendment to Ordinance No. 2010-11 Establishing A Local Wabash Avenue Historic District In The City of Lafayette, Indiana) by title only on first reading. Councilman Klinker moved for passage, Councilwoman Nargi seconded. Jacque Chosnek, Deputy City Attorney spoke regarding the ordinance. Ordinance 2016-01 passed 8-0 on a roll call vote on first reading. Resolutions: The Clerk read Resolution 2016-01 (A Resolution Approving The Detail Of The 2016 Water And Wastewater Department Budgets. Councilman Brown moved for passage, Councilman Downing seconded. Mike Jones, Controller gave a short presentation regarding the resolution. Resolution 2016-01 passed 8-0 on a roll call vote on first and final reading. There were no Reports of Standing Committees. There were no Reports of Special Committees. There was no Report by the Mayor. Miscellaneous or New Business: President Campbell moved for approval of the following Board appointments: Dave Bathe –Economic Development Commission Jerry Reynolds-Area Plan Commission Kevin Klinker-Historic Preservation Commission Don Teder-Redevelopment Commission John Thieme-Redevelopment Commission Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. Reports by Council: President Campbell requested council members to check their committee assignments and confirm for 2016. Public Comment: Stephan Siquera, 707 South Street expressed the need for a grocery/retail center in the downtown area. Randy Anderson, 1824 Maple St. asked what is being done about the Feral cat population, he feels like his neighborhood has a problem that is not being addressed by Animal Control. Perry Barbee, 3700 Redbud, congratulated Mr. Campbell on his award and suggested people look after the elderly when it is snowing and shovel their walks. Councilman Heide moved to adjourn, Councilman Klinker seconded. Meeting was adjourned at 7:35 PM Minutes prepared by Cindy Murray, City Clerk Complete audio of meeting available in the City Clerk’s office or at www.lafayette.in.gov