Zionsville Town Council

ZIONSVILLE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MEMORANDA FOR Monday, February 04, 2019 at 7:00 PM Zionsville Town Hall Council Chamber 1100 West Oak Street Date of Preparation: February 5, 2019 Members Present: Bryan Traylor, Vice-President; Elizabeth Hopper, Jason Plunkett, Kevin Spees and Susanna Suarez Members Absent: Josh Garrett, President and Tom Schuler Also Present: Tim Haak, Mayor; Ed Mitro, Deputy Mayor; Adam Steuerwald, Town Attorney; Amy Lacy, Director of Finance & Records; and Town Department Staff. 1. OPENING A. Call meeting to order B. Pledge of Allegiance 2. APPROVAL OF THE MEMORANDUM OF THE January 22, 2019 REGULAR MEETING (copy posted). COUNCIL ACTION: Councilor Suarez moved to approve the Memoranda of the January 22, 2019 Town Council Meeting. Councilor Plunkett seconded the motion. The Memoranda of the January 22, 2019 meeting was approved by a vote of five in favor, zero opposed. 3. DEPARTMENTAL MONTHLY REPORTS Monthly Reports submitted by the Town Management staff for Council review and posted on the Town’s website (www.zionsville-in.gov) 4. REQUEST TO SPEAK There were no requests to speak 5. OLD BUSINESS – None 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Consideration of a Confirmatory Resolution Declaring an Economic Development Revitalization Area and Approving Applications for Real Property Tax Abatement (Becknell project) RESOLUTION #2019-04 (PUBLIC HEARING). Becknell and VanTrust project attorney Matt Price explained the Becknell project, emphasizing the positive impact it would have on the Town. He answered questions from the Council. With Proof of Publication for a Public Hearing noted, Vice-President Traylor opened the Public Hearing for comment. With no public comment, Vice-President Traylor closed the Public Hearing and called for discussion or a motion. COUNCIL ACTION: Councilor Suarez moved to approve Resolution #2019-04. Councilor Hopper seconded the motion. Resolution #2019-04 was approved by a vote of five in favor, zero opposed.  B. Consideration of a Confirmatory Resolution Declaring an Economic Development Revitalization Area and Approving Applications for Real Property Tax Abatement (VanTrust project) RESOLUTION #2019-05 (PUBLIC HEARING). Becknell and VanTrust project attorney Matt Price explained the VanTrust project, again stressing positive impact to the Town. He answered questions from the Council. With Proof of Publication for a Public Hearing noted, Vice-President Traylor opened the Public Hearing for comment. With no public comment, Vice-President Traylor closed the Public Hearing and called for discussion or a motion. COUNCIL ACTION: Councilor Hopper moved to approve Resolution #2019-05. Councilor Plunkett seconded the motion. Resolution #2019-05 was approved by a vote of five in favor, zero opposed. C. Consideration of an Ordinance concerning the additions and improvements to the sewage works of the Town of Zionsville, and the issuance of revenue bonds to provide the cost thereof. ORDINANCE #2019-01 (FIRST READING) Deputy Mayor Mitro introduced Ordinance # 2019-01. Wastewater Superintendent Barry Cook explained the proposed projects and the need for the proposed bonds. He emphasized that wastewater rates would not be raised because of these much-needed projects but instead would be funded by the bonds and cash reserves. He answered questions from the Council. Barnes and Thornburg attorney Bruce Donaldson explained the bond process and answered questions from the Council. Crowe Managing Director Jennifer Wilson explained the financial aspects of the bonds and answered questions from the Council. Ed Mitro and Barry Cook answered further questions from the Council. COUNCIL ACTION: Vice-President Traylor moved to introduce Ordinance # 2019-01 on first reading. Councilor Suarez seconded the motion. The motion passed with a vote of five in favor, zero opposed. Ordinance 2019-01 was introduced on first reading. No further action taken. D. Consideration of an Ordinance Vacating Portions of Public Right-of-way within Zionsville’s corporate boundaries (Bobbitt petition). ORDINANCE #2019-02 (FIRST READING and PUBLIC HEARING) Petitioner Brian Bobbitt explained the purpose for his request to vacate the unused alley adjoining his property. COUNCIL ACTION: Councilor Suarez moved to introduce Ordinance # 2019-02 on first reading. Councilor Spees seconded the motion. The motion passed with a vote of five in favor, zero opposed. Ordinance 2019-02 was introduced on first reading. No further action taken. 7. OTHER MATTERS There were no other matters to discuss. 8. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS COUNCIL ACTION: Councilor Spees moved to approve claims as presented. Councilor Plunkett seconded the motion. Claims were approved by a vote of five in favor, zero opposed. 9. ADJOURN COUNCIL ACTION: Councilor Hopper moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilor Spees seconded the motion. The motion was approved by a vote of five in favor, zero opposed. The next regular Town Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday February 19, 2019 @ 7:30 AM in the Zionsville Town Hall Council Chamber (Please note date shift due to the Presidents Day Holiday). Respectfully Submitted, Amelia A. Lacy Amelia Anne Lacy, Director Department of Finance & Records Town of Zionsville