Zionsville Town Council

ZIONSVILLE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MEMORANDA FOR TUESDAY, JULY 6, 2021 AT 7:00 P.M. ONSITE AND ELECTRONIC MEETING 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, and Craig Melton Council Members Absent: Bryan Traylor Also Present: Dustin Meeks, 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 7:00 p.m. B. Pledge of Allegiance 2. APPROVAL OF THE MEMORANDUM OF THE JUNE 21, 2021 REGULAR MEETING (copy posted) COUNCIL ACTION: President Garrett moved to approve the Memoranda of the June 21, 2021 Regular Town Council Meeting. Vice-President Plunkett seconded the motion. The Memoranda of the June 21, 2021 Regular Town Council Meeting was approved by a vote of six in favor, zero opposed. (6/0) 3. REQUEST TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEM Zionsville resident Mike Zeller spoke in opposition to Item #6A Zionsville resident Julia Schultz spoke in opposition to Item #6A Zionsville resident and Boone County Boys and Girls Club Chief Development Officer Katie Reasoner spoke in favor of Item #6A Zionsville resident Sarah Billings spoke in favor of Item #6A Zionsville resident Lucian Lupinski spoke in favor of Item #6A 4. MAYOR/ADMINISTRATION UPDATE There was no update from the Mayor or Administration. 5. OLD BUSINESS There was no old business to discuss. 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Consideration of a Resolution Approving the Issuance of Certain Hussy-Mayfield Memorial Public Library District General Obligation Bonds and Other Related Matters Resolution 2021-12 Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Library Executive Director Sarah Moore presented Resolution 2021-12, explaining that the up to 9 million-dollar bond would facilitate the building of an additional branch of the Hussey-Mayfield library in the Whitestown area to provide increased capacity and better access for the library’s western service area and for the entire growing community now, and in the future. Ms. Moore highlighted many benefits of the proposed new branch, including more space for programs, a larger meeting room for the public’s use, outdoor spaces, nature programming, and activities. She reaffirmed that Whitestown had donated the 11 acre location for the new library branch. Library Board members Monty Korte and Molly Hanlon, Hussey-Mayfield’s Municipal Advisor Niki Franklin, and Ms. Moore answered questions from the Council, including questions regarding site location, service districts, financing, funding alternatives, township taxation and services offered. Lengthy discussion followed. COUNCIL ACTION: President Garrett moved to approve Resolution 2021-12. 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 Nay COUNCILOR CHOI Yea COUNCILOR CULP Yea COUNCILOR MELTON Yea Resolution 2021-12 was approved by a vote of five in favor, one opposed. (5/1) 7. OTHER MATTERS There were no other matters to discuss. 8. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS COUNCIL ACTION: Vice-President Plunkett moved to approve the July 6, 2021 claims as presented. Councilor Melton seconded the motion. The July 6, 2021 claims were approved by a vote of six in favor, zero opposed. (6/0) 9. ADJOURN COUNCIL ACTION: President Garrett moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilor Culp seconded the motion. The motion was approved by a vote of six in favor, zero opposed. (6/0) The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m. The next regular Town Council meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 19, 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