Zionsville Town Council

ZIONSVILLE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MEMORANDA FOR MONDAY, JUNE 21, 2021 AT 7:30 A.M. ONSITE AND ELECTRONIC MEETING 1100 West Oak Street This meeting was conducted onsite and electronically via Zoom. All Councilors were present in person. The public and other participants attended via Zoom and in person. Council Members Present: Josh Garrett, President; Jason Plunkett, Vice-President; Brad Burk, Alex Choi, Joe Culp, Craig Melton, and Bryan Traylor Council Members Absent: None Also Present: Deputy Mayor Johns-Cole (via Zoom), Heather Willey, Town Council Attorney; Amy Lacy, Municipal Relations Coordinator, and Town Department Staff. 1. OPENING A. Call meeting to order President Garrett called the meeting to order at 7:31 a.m. B. Pledge of Allegiance APPROVAL OF THE MEMORANDUM OF THE JUNE 7, 2021 REGULAR MEETING (copy posted) COUNCIL ACTION: President Garrett moved to approve the Memoranda of the June 7, 2021 Regular Town Council Meeting. Vice-President Plunkett seconded the motion. The Memoranda of the June 7, 2021 Regular Town Council Meeting was approved by a vote of seven in favor, zero opposed. (7/0) 2. REQUEST TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEM Zionsville resident Angela Williams spoke in opposition to item #4A, citing safety concerns and other concerns related to the alley vacation and its negative effect on her property. Zionsville resident and petitioner Jackie Parr spoke in favor of item #4A, saying they had attempted to address the Williams’ concerns regarding the safety of the driveway. She cited positive aspects of the alley vacation.  Zionsville resident and petitioner Chris Parr also submitted a Request to Speak card but elected not to speak. 3. MAYOR/ADMINISTRATION UPDATE There were no updates from the Mayor or Administration. 4. OLD BUSINESS A. Consideration of an Ordinance Vacating a Portion of a Public Right Of Way (Parr) Ordinance 2021-07 Planner Roger Kilmer drew the Council’s attention to the updated information in the staff report provided to the Council. President Garrett clarified that the ordinance required a two-step process and that the vote at the June 7, 2021 meeting was a vote to introduce the ordinance. He explained that any vote taken at the current meeting would be a final vote. Lengthy discussion followed. Roger Kilmer, Angela Williams, Jackie Parr, and Heather Willey answered questions from the Council. COUNCIL ACTION: Councilor Traylor moved to deny Ordinance 2021-07 on final reading. Councilor Choi seconded the motion. At the request of President Garrett Ms. Lacy took a roll call vote: ROLL CALL VOTE: PRESIDENT GARRETT Nay VICE-PRESIDENT PLUNKETT Nay COUNCILOR BURK Yea COUNCILOR CHOI Yea COUNCILOR CULP Yea COUNCILOR TRAYLOR Yea Ordinance 2021-07 was denied and was not adopted on final reading by a vote of five in favor of denial, two opposed (5/2) 5. NEW BUSINESS A. Consideration of a Resolution to Opt Out of Opioids Settlement - Pursuant to Indiana Code 4- 6-15-2 Resolution 2021-10 Participating via Zoom, Attorney Jonathan Knoll presented Resolution 2021-10, explaining that it was the result of a statute that was passed regarding the framework of potential future settlements involving the state and cities and towns. He explained that if the Town did not opt out the State would control 85% of the settlements and would control what companies would be sued. Participating via Zoom, Town Attorney Amy Nooning said that the Administration felt it was in the best interest of the Town to opt out of the State opioids settlement. Ms. Nooning and Mr. Knoll and Heather Willey answered questions from the Council. COUNCIL ACTION: Councilor Choi moved to approve Resolution 2021-10. Councilor Burk seconded the motion. Resolution 2021-10 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 CFO Tammy Havard answered questions From the Council regarding P cards, legal fees, and the timing of Council approval versus payment of purchases through the P cards. CFO Havard explained the internal approval process. Discussion followed regarding what the cards were used for and how expenses could better be monitored by the Council before payment. CFO Havard emphasized the benefits of the rebate program. Options for ways for Council to monitor payments for large expenses were discussed. COUNCIL ACTION: Councilor Culp moved to approve the June 21, 2021 claims as presented. Councilor Choi seconded the motion. The June 21, 2021 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. Councilor Culp seconded the motion. The motion was approved by a vote of seven in favor, zero opposed. (7/0) The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 a.m. The next regular Town Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. in the Zionsville Town Hall Council Chambers as well as electronically via Zoom. Please note the date shift due to the Independence Day holiday. Final notice will be posted in compliance with the Indiana Open Door Law. Respectfully Submitted, Amelia Anne Lacy, Municipal Relations Coordinator Town of Zionsville