City Council

MINUTES OF THE LAFAYETTE COMMON COUNCIL April 3, 2017 REGULAR MEETING The Common Council of the City of Lafayette, Indiana met in regular session on Monday, April 3, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 20 North 6th Street, Lafayette, Indiana. President Nargi called the meeting to order at 6:30pm. The Pledge of Allegiance was given to the flag of our Country. The following members were present: Present: Heide, Campbell, Reynolds, Brown, Weast-Williamson, Downing and Nargi Absent: Klinker and Ahlersmeyer City Clerk Cindy Murray and Deputy City Attorney Jacque Chosnek were present. Councilman Campbell moved to approve the minutes of the March 6, 2017 Council Meeting. Councilman Reynolds seconded. Motion passed on a roll call vote. There were no Claims, Petitions or Communications: The Clerk stated the following reports are available in the City Clerk’s Office: Fire Department Annual Report 2016 Fleet Maintenance Department Monthly-February Water Pollution Control Department Monthly-February Water Works Department Monthly-February and Annual Report 2016 Police Department Monthly-February Ordinances for Second Reading The Clerk read Ordinance 2017-12 (Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Lafayette, Indiana, Approving and Authorizing a Payment in Lieu of Taxes (“PILOT”) Agreement with Glasswater, Creek of Lafayette, LLC for Glasswater Creek of Lafayette) by title only on second and final reading. Councilman Brown moved for passage, Councilwoman Weast-Williamson seconded. Mayor Roswarski spoke regarding the Ordinance. Ordinance 2017-12 passed 6-0 on a roll call vote on second and final reading. The Clerk read Ordinance 2017-13 (An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Lafayette, Indiana, Authorizing the Issuance of Economic Development Revenue Bonds in One (1) or More Series in Aggregate Principal Amount Not to Exceed Eighteen Million Six Hundred Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($18,600,000.00) and Approving And Authorizing Other Actions in Respect Thereto) by title only on second and final reading. Councilman Heide moved for passage, Councilman Reynolds seconded. Jacque Chosnek, Deputy City Attorney spoke regarding the Ordinance. Ordinance 2017-13 passed 6-0 on a roll call vote on second and final reading. Ordinances for First Reading: The Clerk read Ordinance 2017-11 (An Ordinance to Amend The Lafayette Municipal Code to Add New Section 8.01.370-Preservation of Brick Streets) by title only on first reading. Councilman Campbell moved for passage, Councilman Brown seconded. Councilman Campbell moved to amend Ordinance 2017-11 in its entirety, Councilman Reynolds seconded. Councilman Campbell spoke regarding the Ordinance Committee Meeting and changes that were made to the Ordinance. Peter Urcuioli, read a letter regarding the Brick Streets from Ken Jones. Amended Ordinance 2017-11 passed 6-0 on a roll vote. The Clerk read Ordinance 2017-14 (An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Ordinance of Tippecanoe County, Indiana-UZO Amendment #89) by title only on first and final reading, Councilman Brown moved for passage, Councilwoman Weast-Williamson seconded. Jacque Chosnek, Deputy City Attorney spoke regarding the Ordinance. Ordinance 2017-14 passed 6-0 a on roll call vote on first and final reading. The Clerk read Ordinance 2017-15 (An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Ordinance of Tippecanoe County, Indiana-UZO Amendment #90) by title only on first and final reading, Councilwoman Weast- Williamson moved for passage, Councilman Downing seconded. Ordinance 2017-15 passed 6-0 on a roll call vote on first and final reading. The Clerk read Ordinance 2017-16 (An Ordinance of The Lafayette Common Council Approving the City of Lafayette’s Participation in the State of Indiana Public Employee Deferred Compensation Plan) by title only on first reading, Councilman Campbell moved for passage, Councilman Reynolds seconded. Mayor Roswarski spoke regarding the Ordinance. Ordinance 2017-16 passed 6-0 on a roll call vote first reading. Resolutions The Clerk read Resolution 2017-06 (A Resolution Approving a Deduction for Tax Abatement in an Economic Revitalization Area (ERA)-Heartland Automotive, Personal Property Tax Abatement) by title only on first and final reading, Councilman Brown moved for passage, Councilwoman Weast-Williamson seconded. Mayor Roswarski spoke regarding the Resolution. Resolution 2017-06 passed 6-0 on a roll call on first and final reading There were Reports of Standing Committees There were no Reports of Special Committees. Miscellaneous or New Business Dennis Carson, Economic Development Director presented the Compliance With Statement of Benefits for Tax Abatement –Stoddard Development, LLC. Councilwoman Weast-Williamson moved to find Stoddard Development LLC in compliance, Councilman Downing seconded. Motion passed 6-0 on a roll call vote. Report by the Mayor: Mayor Roswarski informed Council of the recent passing of Mike Koning, a longtime volunteer with the City of Lafayette who worked countless hours to eradicate graffiti throughout the City and asked everyone to keep his family in their thoughts and prayers. Reports of Council: Councilman Campbell asked if here was anything that could be done to speed up the process of issuing fines and getting unsightly properties cleaned up. Mayor Roswarski responded that due to the legal process we are required to give citizens at least 10 days to address the issues. Mayor Roswarski also noted that there is are Building Inspectors who walk targeted neighborhoods to inspect homes for BOCA code violations. There was no Public Comment. Councilman Campbell moved to adjourn, Councilman Reynolds seconded. Meeting was adjourned at 7:05PM Minutes prepared by Cindy Murray, City Clerk Complete audio of meeting available in the City Clerk’s office or at www.lafayette.in.gov