Zionsville Town Council

ZIONSVILLE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MEMORANDA FOR MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2020 AT 7:00 P.M. ELECTRONIC MEETING This meeting was conducted pursuant to Governor Eric J. Holcomb’s Executive Orders 20-02, 20-04 and 20-08 and Governor Holcomb’s Exercise of his powers under Indiana’s Emergency Management and Disaster Law, Ind. Code 10-14-3, et seq. Additional information about this meeting was provided in the annex published with the Agenda 1. OPENING A. Call meeting to order B. Pledge of Allegiance C. Director of Finance and Records Amy Lacy took Council attendance. Council Members Present: Josh Garrett, President; Bryan Traylor, Vice-President; Brad Burk, Alex Choi, Joseph Culp, Craig Melton and Jason Plunkett Also present: Heather Willey, Town Attorney; Amy Lacy, Director of Finance & Records and Town Department Staff. 2. APPROVAL OF THE MEMORANDUM OF THE MAY 18, 2020 REGULAR MEETING (copy posted) COUNCIL ACTION: President Garrett moved to approve the Memoranda of the May 18, 2020 Town Council Meeting. Councilor Burk seconded the motion. Director Lacy took a roll call vote: ROLL CALL VOTE: PRESIDENT GARRETT Yea VICE-PRESIDENT TRAYLOR Yea COUNCILOR BURK Yea COUNCILOR CHOI Yea COUNCILOR CULP Yea COUNCILOR MELTON Yea COUNCILOR PLUNKETT Yea The Memoranda of the May 18, 2020 meeting was approved by a vote of seven in favor, zero opposed. (7-0) 3. REQUEST TO SPEAK There were no Request to Speaks submitted prior to the meeting. President Garrett asked any audience members attending electronically who would like to speak to please raise their hand via the Zoom raise hand function. Zionsville resident Craig Triscari spoke in opposition of the Van Trust project, citing concerns including water lines, problems with wells and home values. He also expressed concerns with Van Trust representatives as well as with Town leadership following comprehensive plans. 4. OLD BUSINESS There was no old business to discuss. 5. NEW BUSINESS A. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF A PUBLIC RIGHT-OF- WAY WITHIN THE ZIONSVILLE CORPORATE BOUNDARIES (FIRST READING)(PUBLIC HEARING) ORDINANCE 2020-04 Director of Planning and Economic Development Wayne DeLong presented Ordinance 2020-04. Petitioner Steven Morris explained that the petition did have the support of the adjoining landowners. 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 Melton moved to introduce Ordinance #2020-04 on first reading. Vice-President Traylor seconded the motion. Director Lacy took a roll call vote: ROLL CALL VOTE: PRESIDENT GARRETT Yea VICE-PRESIDENT TRAYLOR Yea COUNCILOR BURK Yea COUNCILOR CHOI Yea COUNCILOR CULP Yea COUNCILOR MELTON Yea COUNCILOR PLUNKETT Yea Ordinance 2020-04 was introduced on first reading with a vote of seven in favor, zero opposed. (7/0) No further action was taken at this meeting. B. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE TOWN OF ZIONSVILLE, BOONE COUNTY, INDIANA ZONING MAP, PLAN COMMISSION PETITION NO. 2020-15-7 ORDINANCE 2020-05 Director of Planning and Economic Development Wayne DeLong presented the Ordinance 2020-05. He explained it came to the council with a favorable recommendation from the Planning Commission and that it was related in part to allowing the Creekside PUD to embrace a different type of business than formerly allowed, specifically a racing team. COUNCIL ACTION: Vice-President Traylor moved to adopt Ordinance #2020-05 on final reading. Councilor Burk seconded the motion. Director Lacy took a roll call vote: ROLL CALL VOTE: PRESIDENT GARRETT Yea VICE-PRESIDENT TRAYLOR Yea COUNCILOR BURK Yea COUNCILOR CHOI Yea COUNCILOR CULP Yea COUNCILOR MELTON Yea COUNCILOR PLUNKETT Yea Ordinance #2020-05 was adopted on final reading by a vote of seven in favor, zero opposed. (7/0)  C. A RESOLUTION DECLARING AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA AND APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT (VANTRUST REAL ESTATE, LLC) RESOLUTION 2020-07 Attorney Matt Price, representing developer Van Trust, presented Resolution 2020-07, explaining in detail the developer’s plans and their commitments. He explained that approval of the resolution would be just the initial step in granting a tax abatement by permitting a Public Hearing to be held at subsequent meeting. He went on the explain what the project consisted of, the scale of the investment and shared an overview of the assessed values. Discussion followed. Mr. Price answered questions from the Council. At Council’s request Attorney Heather Willey explained the purpose of the declaratory resolution and the tax abatement process. COUNCIL ACTION: Councilor Melton moved to approve Resolution 2020-07. Councilor Plunkett seconded the motion. Director Lacy took a roll call vote: ROLL CALL VOTE: PRESIDENT GARRETT Yea VICE-PRESIDENT TRAYLOR Yea COUNCILOR BURK Yea COUNCILOR CHOI Yea COUNCILOR CULP Yea COUNCILOR MELTON Yea COUNCILOR PLUNKETT Yea Resolution 2020-07 was approved by a vote of seven in favor, zero opposed. (7/0) 6. OTHER MATTERS There were no other matters to discuss. 7. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS COUNCIL ACTION: President Garrett moved to approve claims as presented. Councilor Culp seconded the motion. Director Lacy took a roll call vote: ROLL CALL VOTE: PRESIDENT GARRETT Yea VICE-PRESIDENT TRAYLOR Yea COUNCILOR BURK Yea COUNCILOR CHOI Yea COUNCILOR CULP Yea COUNCILOR MELTON Yea COUNCILOR PLUNKETT Yea Claims were approved by a vote of seven in favor, zero opposed. (7-0) 8. ADJOURN COUNCIL ACTION: President Garrett moved to adjourn the meeting. Vice-president Traylor seconded the motion. Director Lacy took a roll call vote: ROLL CALL VOTE: PRESIDENT GARRETT Yea VICE-PRESIDENT TRAYLOR Yea COUNCILOR BURK Yea COUNCILOR CHOI Yea COUNCILOR CULP Yea COUNCILOR MELTON Yea COUNCILOR PLUNKETT Yea The motion was approved by a vote of seven in favor, zero opposed. (7-0) The next regular Town Council meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 15, 2020 at 7:30 a.m. Determination of the need for an electronic meeting will be evaluated prior to the meeting and final notice will be posted in compliance with the Indiana Open Door Law. A zoom link will be provided in the meeting notice. Respectfully Submitted, Amelia Anne Lacy, Director Department of Finance & Records Town of Zionsville