Zionsville Town Council

ZIONSVILLE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MEMORANDA FOR Monday November 04, 2019 at 7:00 PM Zionsville Town Hall Council Chamber 1100 West Oak Street Date of Preparation: November 16, 2019 Members Present: Josh Garrett, President; Bryan Traylor, Vice-President; Elizabeth Hopper, Jason Plunkett, Kevin Spees and Susanna Suarez Note: Councilor Schuler resigned from the Zionsville Town Council effective October 30, 2019 Also Present: Tim Haak, Mayor; Ed Mitro, Deputy Mayor; Heather Willey, 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 OCTOBER 21, 2019 REGULAR MEETING (copy posted). COUNCIL ACTION: President Garrett moved to approve the Memoranda of the October 21, 2019 Town Council Meeting. Vice-President Traylor seconded the motion. The Memoranda of the October 21, 2019 meeting was approved by a vote of six in favor, zero opposed. 3. DEPARTMENTAL MONTHLY REPORTS – Reports are submitted by the Town Management staff for Council review and posted on the Town website (www.zionsville-in.gov). Vice-President Traylor questioned Street and Stormwater Superintendent Lance Lantz regarding the expected completion date of the Zionsville Road project, citing conflicting information circulating within the community. Superintendent Lantz explained the road would be opened in December 2019, with 99% of the project complete. The remaining work would be complete in the spring of 2020. 4. SWEARING IN NEW POLICE OFFICER At the request of Chief Knox, Mayor Haak administered the Oath of Office to new police officer Dakota Foote. 5. REQUEST TO SPEAK There were no requests to speak. 6. OLD BUSINESS A. Consideration of the 2020 Salary Ordinance for the Town of Zionsville (SECOND READING/VOTE). ORDINANCE #2019-23 Deputy Mayor Mitro briefly reviewed the ordinance. COUNCIL ACTION: Councilor Suarez moved to adopt Ordinance #2019-23. Councilor Plunkett seconded the motion. Ordinance #2019-23 was adopted on final reading by a vote of six in favor, zero opposed. 7. NEW BUSINESS A. Consideration of an Ordinance to vacate a portion of a platted alley (Gorgievski petition) (FIRST READING). (PUBLIC HEARING) ORDINANCE #2019-24 Deputy Mayor Mitro introduced the ordinance and answered questions from the Council. With Proof of Publication for a Public Hearing noted, President Garrett opened the Public Hearing for comment. With no public comment, President Garrett closed the Public Hearing. COUNCIL ACTION: Councilor Hopper moved to introduce Ordinance #2019-24 on first reading. President Garrett seconded the motion. The motion passed with a vote of six in favor, zero opposed. President Garrett moved to suspend the rules. Vice-President Traylor seconded the motion. The motion passed with a vote of six in favor, zero opposed. . President Garrett moved to adopt Ordinance #2019-24 on final reading. Councilor Hopper seconded the motion. Ordinance #2019-24 was adopted by a vote of six in favor, zero opposed. B. Consideration of an Ordinance to rezone approximately 1.5 acres from the Rural (PB) Professional Business Zoning District to the Rural (GB) General Business Classification (SECOND READING/VOTE). ORDINANCE #2019-25 Director of Planning and Economic Development Wayne DeLong presented the ordinance and gave a brief review. Matt Price, attorney for the petitioner, answered questions from the Council. COUNCIL ACTION: Councilor Suarez moved to adopt Ordinance #2019-25. Vice-President Traylor seconded the motion. Ordinance #2019-25 was adopted on final reading by a vote of six in favor, zero opposed. C. Consideration of Modification to the Commitments tied to Boone County Ordinance #2008-13. Director of Planning and Economic Development Wayne DeLong explained the proposed modifications, stating that it came to the Council with a vote of six in favor, one opposed from the Planning Commission. He answered questions from the Council. COUNCIL ACTION: Vice-President Traylor moved to approve the modifications to the commitments. Councilor Suarez seconded the motion. The Modification to the Commitments of the Boone County Ordinance #2008-13 were approved by a vote of six in favor, zero opposed. 8. OTHER MATTERS There were no other matters to discuss. 9. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS COUNCIL ACTION: President Garrett moved to approve claims as presented. Councilor Plunkett seconded the motion. Claims were approved by a vote of six in favor, zero opposed. 10. ADJOURN COUNCIL ACTION: President Garrett moved to adjourn the meeting. Vice-President Traylor seconded the motion. The motion was approved by a vote of six in favor, zero opposed. The next regular Town Council meeting is scheduled for Monday November 18, 2019 @ 7:30 AM in the Zionsville Town Hall Council Chamber. Respectfully Submitted, Amelia A. Lacy Amelia Anne Lacy, Director Department of Finance & Records Town of Zionsville