Zionsville Town Council

ZIONSVILLE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MEMORANDA FOR Monday, June 19, 2017 at 7:30 AM Zionsville Town Hall Community Room 1100 West Oak Street Date of Preparation: June 22, 2017 Members Present: Elizabeth Hopper, Josh Garrett, Jeff Papa, Tom Schuler, Kevin Spees, Susana Suarez, Bryan Traylor Also Present: ; Tim Haak, Mayor; Ed Mitro, Deputy Mayor; Heather Willey Town Attorney; Amy Lacy, Director of Finance and Records; and Town Department Management Staff 1. OPENING A. Call meeting to order B. Pledge of Allegiance 2. APPROVAL OF THE MEMORANDUM OF THE June 5, 2017 REGULAR MEETINGS (copy posted). COUNCIL ACTION: Councilor Garrett moved to approve the Memoranda of the June 5, 2017 Town Council Meeting. Councilor Suarez seconded the motion. The Memoranda of the June 5, 2017 meeting was approved by a vote of seven in favor, zero opposed. 3. REQUEST TO SPEAK There being no Request to Speak cards submitted, President Hopper requested that anyone wishing to speak on any issue please step forward at this time. No response was given from the audience. 4. OLD BUSINESS - None 5. NEW BUSINESS - A. Consideration of an Ordinance Vacating Portions of Public Right-of-way Within Zionsville’s Corporate Boundaries ORDINANCE #2017-06 (PUBLIC HEARING) Deputy Mayor Mitro reviewed Ordinance #2017-06 and answered questions from the Council. With Proof of Publication for a Public Hearing noted, President Hopper opened the Public Hearing for comment. With no public comment, President Hopper closed the Public Hearing and called for discussion or a motion. COUNCIL ACTION: Councilor Spees moved to introduce Ordinance #2017-06 on first reading. Vice-President Garrett seconded the motion. Ordinance #2017-06 was introduced on first reading by a vote of seven in favor, zero opposed. 6. OTHER MATTERS Mayor Haak noted that this would be Councilor Papa’s final Zionsville Town Council meeting. He then read a proclamation declaring June 19, 2017 Jeff Papa Day in the Town of Zionsville. The proclamation outlined Councilor Papa’s considerable achievements and honors and recognized his dedication to the Town of Zionsville. Mayor Haak thanked Councilor Papa and wished him well in his next endeavors. Police Chief Robert Knox presented Councilor Papa with a plaque from the Zionsville Police Department in appreciation of his many years of service on the Zionsville Metropolitan Board of Police Commissioners for Zionsville, Indiana. Chief Knox thanked Councilor Papa for his service and guidance.  On behalf of the Council, President Hopper presented Councilor Papa with a donation to the not-for-profit organization YETI, of which Councilor Papa is President, which raises funds to sustain its orphanage and orphans in Nepal. President Hopper thanked Councilor Papa for his years of service and dedication to the community. Councilor Suarez expressed her appreciation to Councilor Papa stating that the Councilors had specified that the donation to YETI go specifically towards the Jeff Papa YETI Scholarship Fund in order that his legacy would continue for generations to come Councilor Papa thanked all for the recognition and expressed his appreciation and admiration of his fellow Councilors, the Town staff and the citizens of Zionsville. 7. ADJOURN COUNCIL ACTION: Councilor Papa moved to adjourn the meeting and Councilor Traylor seconded the motion. The motion was approved by a vote of seven in favor, zero opposed. The next regular Town Council meeting is scheduled for Monday July 17, 2017 @ 7:30 AM in the Zionsville Town Community Room. (Please note that the July 3, 2017 Town Council Meeting has been CANCELLED). Respectfully Submitted, Amelia Lacy, Director Department of Finance and Records Town of Zionsville