Zionsville Town Council

ZIONSVILLE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MEMORANDA FOR SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF BOONE COUNTY MUNICIPALITIES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2016 7:00 PM HERMAN B. WELLS COMMUNITY CENTER, LEBANON HIGH SCHOOL 580 ESSEX DRIVE LEBANON, INDIANA Date of Preparation: October 13, 2016 Zionsville Town Council Members Present: Susana Suarez, Elizabeth Hopper, Jeff Papa, Kevin Spees, Bryan Traylor, Joshua Garrett Also Present: Heather Willey, Town Attorney; Amy Lacy, Director of Finance & Records Other Town and City Councils Present with Attorneys and Clerk Treasurers: Advance, Jamestown, Lebanon, Thorntown, and Whitestown Boone County Council Attorney, Bob Clutter opened the general meeting. He briefly explained the Public Safety/LIT and gave a history of the process to date. Mr. Clutter then introduced Sheriff Mike Nielson. Sheriff Nielsen thanked all attending, whether in support or opposition. He gave an overview of the Public Safety/LIT, highlighting the need for the proposed LIT increase. Mr. Clutter explained the procedures to be followed at the meeting, stating that public comments would be limited to three minutes per person. He directed each Council, in alphabetical order, to call their meeting to order, introduce the Resolution and open the Public Hearing. Advance called their meeting to order and opened the Public Hearing. Jamestown called their meeting to order and opened the Public Hearing. Lebanon called their meeting to order and opened the Public Hearing. Thorntown called their meeting to order and opened the Public Hearing. Whitestown called their meeting to order and opened the Public Hearing. ZIONSVILLE TOWN COUNCIL ACTION: President Suarez called the Zionsville Town Council Meeting to order. She introduced Resolution 2016-23, a Proposed Ordinance Modifying Local Income Tax Rates Imposed in Boone County. With Proof of Publication for a Public Hearing noted, President Suarez opened the Zionsville Public Hearing for comment.  PUBLIC COMMENT A member of the Lebanon City Council asked if the three minute time limit could be waived for a Lebanon resident. Attorney Bob Clutter responded that it could be if all the other Councils present agreed. All other Councils opposed. The time limit rule was not waived. Speaking in Favor of the Public Safety/LIT increase: Jack Bland LJ Jernstaff Brian Stevenson Steve Mundy Glen Rabanus Tom Garaffalo Brad Gray Tom Melville Steve Hayes Kevin VanHorn Tom Santelli Breanna Shively Justin Rutherford Debbie Ottinger Greg Landam Shawn Grahem Brittany Hicks Trevor Davids Chief James VanGorder Kellen D. Holt Joni Scott Cindy Zimmerman Speaking in Opposition to the Public Safety/LIT increase: Aaron Smith Sandra Breedlove Matt Auch Gary Hayes Gene Thompson Diana Freeman Joyce Douglas Bud Wirey Lavonne Snoke Steve McCracken Other Public Comment: Marcia Wilhoite discussed whether the increase in the ordinance of a Public Safety/LIT should be limited. She also discussed the one third budget requirement. Sandra Breedlove expressed her concern about local property tax abatements and taxing shifts from businesses to residents. Bob Clutter asked the audience if there were any remaining individuals who would like to speak. There being none, he asked each Council to close the public hearing and call for a vote on the Resolution. Advance closed their Public Hearing and called for a vote. The Resolution passed with no opposition. Jamestown closed their Public Hearing and called for a vote. The Resolution passed with no opposition. Lebanon closed their Public Hearing and called for a vote. The Resolution passed with a vote of four in favor, three opposed. Thorntown closed their Public Hearing and called for a vote. With a tie of two in favor, two opposed, the Clerk Treasurer was asked to cast the deciding vote. The Resolution passed with a vote of three in favor, two opposed. Whitestown closed their Public Hearing and called for a vote. The Resolution passed with no opposition. ZIONSVILLE TOWN COUNCIL ACTION: President Suarez closed the Public Hearing and called for a vote on Resolution 2016-23. Vice President Hopper made a motion to approve the Resolution. Councilor Garrett seconded the motion. The Resolution passed with a vote of six in favor, zero opposed. After passage of the Resolution, President Suarez stated her intention that, in January, the Council introduce a sunset law on the Public Safety/LIT of no less than seven years and no greater than ten years. Bob Clutter then asked each Council to adjourn their meetings. Advance adjourned their meeting. Jamestown adjourned their meeting Lebanon adjourned their meeting Thorntown adjourned their meeting Whitestown adjourned their meeting ZIONSVILLE TOWN COUNCIL ACTION: The Zionsville Town Council adjourned their meeting. The next regular Town Council meeting is scheduled for Monday October 31, 2016 @ 7:30 AM in the Zionsville Town Hall Community Room. Respectfully submitted, Amelia Anne Lacy, Director Department of Records and Finance