City Council

MINUTES OF THE LAFAYETTE COMMON COUNCIL October 24, 2018 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING The Common Council of the City of Lafayette, Indiana met in special session on Wednesday October 24, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 20 North 6th Street, Lafayette, Indiana. President Campbell called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance was given to the flag of our Country. Present: Heide, Klinker, Nargi, Reynolds, Brown, Ahlersmeyer, Weast-Williamson, Downing and Campbell City Clerk Cindy Murray and Deputy City Attorney Jacque Chosnek were present Ordinances for Second Reading: The Clerk read Ordinance 2018-18 (2019 GLPTC Budget, An Ordinance Appropriating Money for the Greater Lafayette Public Transportation Corporation as Required Pursuant to Indiana Code 6.1.1-17-20) by title only on second and final reading. Councilman Brown moved for passage, Councilwoman Ahlersmeyer seconded. Ordinance 2018-18 passed 8-0 on a roll call vote on second and final reading. The Clerk read Ordinance 2018-19 (2019 Budget Ordinance, An Ordinance Appropriating Money for the Purpose of Defraying the Expenses of Several Department of the City Government of the City of Lafayette, Indiana for the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2019 and Ending December 31, 2019, Including the Outstanding Claims and Obligations and Fixing a Time when the same shall take effect.) by title only on second and final reading. Councilwoman Ahlersmeyer moved for passage, Councilwoman Weast-Williamson seconded. Mayor Roswarski spoke regarding the cuts that were made to the budget. Mike Jones, Controller spoke regarding changes and position reductions made to various departments to meet the cuts needed to balance the budget. Mr. Jones stated the final budget would be $66,831,500.00. Councilman Downing moved to amend Ordinance 2018-19 to include the amended exhibit, Councilman Heide seconded. Ordinance 2018-19 as amended passed 8-0 on a roll call vote on second and final reading. The Clerk read Ordinance 2018-20 (An Ordinance Fixing The Salaries of the Appointed Officers and Employees of the City of Lafayette, Indiana, for the Year 2019, Excluding the Sworn Protective Occupation and Law Enforcement Members of the Police and Fire Departments) by title only on second and final reading. Councilman Klinker moved for passage, Councilman Heide seconded. Mike Jones, Controller updated council in various positions that were changed to meet the budget needs. Councilwoman Nargi moved to amend Ordinance 2018-20, Councilman Klinker seconded. Ordinance 2018-20 as amended passed 8-0 on a roll call vote on second and final reading. The Clerk read Ordinance 2018-21 (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 2019) by title only on second and final reading. Councilman Reynolds moved for passage, Councilman Brown seconded. Ordinance passed 8-0 on a roll call vote on second and final reading. The Clerk read Ordinance 2018-22 (An Ordinance Fixing the Salaries of the Elected Officials of the City of Lafayette, Indiana for the Year 2019) by title only on second and final reading. Councilwoman Ahlersmeyer moved for passage, Councilwoman Weast-Williamson seconded. Ordinance passed 7-1 on a roll call vote as follows on second and final reading. Ayes: Heide, Klinker, Nargi, Reynolds, Ahlersmeyer, Weast-Williamson and Downing Nays: Brown No Public Comment. Councilman Heide moved to adjourn, Councilman Klinker seconded. Meeting was adjourned at 5:18 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