Zionsville Town Council

ZIONSVILLE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MEMORANDA FOR MONDAY, JUNE 7, 2021 AT 7:00 P.M. ONSITE AND ELECTRONIC MEETING 1. OPENING A. Call meeting to order President Garrett called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. B. Pledge of Allegiance Council Members Present: Josh Garrett, President; Jason Plunkett, Vice-President; Brad Burk, Alex Choi, Joe Culp, and Bryan Traylor Council Members Absent: Craig Melton Also Present: Heather Willey, Town Council Attorney; Amy Lacy, Municipal Relations Coordinator, and Town Department Staff. 2. APPROVAL OF THE MEMORANDUM OF THE MAY 17, 2021 REGULAR MEETING (copy posted) COUNCIL ACTION: Councilor Choi moved to approve the Memoranda of the May 17, 2021 Regular Town Council Meeting. Councilor Culp seconded the motion. The Memoranda of the May 17, 2021 Regular Town Council Meeting was approved by a vote of five in favor, zero opposed. (5/0) 3. REQUEST TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEM Zionsville resident Angela Williams spoke in opposition to item #5A, saying that she met the requirements as an aggrieved person according to Indiana code and the ordinance should be updated to reflect this. She went on to express safety and other concerns regarding the proposed alley vacation. Ms. Williams distributed a packet of supporting documentation to the Council.  Attorney Mike Andreoli, representing petitioners Chris and Jackie Parr, spoke on item #5A. He commented on the petitioner’s attempts to resolve the ingress egress situation by adding commitments for a vehicle access easement for the William’s property’s use to be maintained and paid for by the Parrs. Request to Speak cards were also submitted by Chris Parr and Jackie Parr for item #5A. Both elected instead to answer questions as Ordinance 2021-07 was reviewed and discussed by Council. Councilor Burk joined the meeting at this time. 4. MAYOR/ADMINISTRATION UPDATE There was no update from the Mayor or Administration. 5. OLD BUSINESS A. Consideration of an Ordinance Vacating a Portion of a Public Right Of Way (Parr) Ordinance 2021-07 (First Reading Continued from May 17, 2021) Planner Roger Kilmer brought to the attention of the Council three updates to the staff report since the May 17, 2021 meeting. He detailed those updates. Lengthy discussion followed. Mr. Kilmer, Mr. Andreoli, Director of Planning and Economic Development Wayne DeLong, Mr. and Mrs. Parr, Ms. Williams and Attorney Heather Willey answered questions from the Council. President Garrett reminded the Council that the ordinance would require two votes and that the vote at this meeting would be only to introduce the ordinance, not to approve it. He went on to say if the introduction were approved it would give both parties the opportunity to get together and find the best possible solution prior to the next meeting. Councilor Choi asked if a final vote was required at the next meeting. President Garrett stated it was not and the matter could be continued as long as necessary. COUNCIL ACTION: President Garrett moved to introduce Ordinance 2021-07 on first reading. Vice-President Plunkett seconded the motion. At the request of President Garrett Ms. Lacy took a roll call vote: ROLL CALL VOTE: PRESIDENT GARRETT Yea VICE-PRESIDENT PLUNKETT Yea COUNCILOR BURK Yea COUNCILOR CHOI Nay COUNCILOR CULP Yea COUNCILOR TRAYLOR Nay Ordinance 2021-07 was introduced on first reading by a vote of four in favor, two opposed (4/2) 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Mark Doud, Regional Director for Senator Mike Braun Mr. Doud introduced himself and explained his role as Regional Director for Senator Braun. He said that Senator Braun’s office conducted outreach sessions with constituents and hoped to schedule outreach sessions in Zionsville in the future. Mr. Doud concluded by offering his assistance with any federal government issues that may come up and said he was glad to help in any way he could. B. Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library Presentation regarding Expansion of Services and Bond Issuance Executive Director Sarah Moore began by introducing Library Board President Monty Korte, Bond Counsel Nick Weber, Bond Advisor Niki Franklin, and Branch Manager Jamia Alexander Ball. Ms. Moore gave a presentation detailing the bond issuance request to fund the building of a new library branch in Whitestown to serve Eagle, Union, Perry, and Worth Township residents. She explained the growing needs of the library as it strives to serve a rising population and highlighted the benefits of a new branch for the entire community. She shared a community survey showing support for a new branch. Ms. Moore confirmed that the debt service tax rate to build the new building would not increase from the 2020 rate. Ms. Moore went on to discuss expansion of the library’s service district to Perry Township, emphasizing the importance of removing barriers to library services for Perry Township residents and creating a continuity of services for all of Zionsville and Whitestown. A packet of information was distributed to the Council. Ms. Moore answered questions from the Council. She confirmed that this bond would not impact the Town’s bonding capacity, as they were bonds issued by the library not the Town. She said that they would come back before the Council, the elected legislative body for the library, for a vote on the Perry Township expansion and a vote on the bond issuance approval at a future meeting. C. Consideration of an Additional Appropriation Resolution PUBLIC HEARING Resolution 2021-09 Department of Public Works Director Lance Lantz presented Resolution 2021-09. He explained that the additional appropriation was necessary to purchase right of way property in order to complete the North-South Connector project. With Proof of Publication noted, President Garrett opened the Public Hearing. With no public comment, President Garrett closed the Public Hearing. COUNCIL ACTION: President Garrett moved to approve Resolution 2021-09. Councilor Culp seconded the motion. Resolution 2021-09 was approved by a vote of six in favor, zero opposed. (6/0) 7. OTHER MATTERS There were no other matters to discuss. 8. APPROVAL OF 5/17/2021 CLAIMS COUNCIL ACTION: President Garrett moved to approve the May 17, 2021 claims as presented. Councilor Burk seconded the motion. The May 17, 2021 claims were approved by a vote of six in favor, zero opposed. (6/0) 9. APPROVAL OF 6/07/2021 CLAIMS Heather Willey and CFO Tammy Havard answered questions regarding legal claims relating to recent litigation between the Mayor and Town Council. They explained when the information was expected to be available. Ms. Willey and CFO Havard shared how the legal claims would be broken down and reported for optimal transparency to the Council and the public. CFO Havard answered further questions regarding payment of legal fees to Whitsitt and Nooning with the P card. COUNCIL ACTION: Councilor Choi moved to approve the June 7, 2021 claims as presented. President Garrett seconded the motion. The June 7, 2021 claims were approved by a vote of six in favor, zero opposed. (6/0) 10. ADJOURN COUNCIL ACTION: President Garrett moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilor Burk seconded the motion. The motion was approved by a vote of six in favor, zero opposed. (6/0) The meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:15 p.m. The next regular Town Council meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 21, 2021, at 7:30 a.m. in the Town Council Chambers and via Zoom. Final notice will be posted in compliance with the Indiana Open Door Law. Respectfully Submitted, Amelia Anne Lacy, Municipal Relations Coordinator Town of Zionsville