West Lafayette public meetings in 2021
9 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The West Lafayette City Council will hold its regular meeting on December 6, 2021, with several ordinances and resolutions on the agenda. Key items include a vote on overriding the mayor's veto of a facial-recognition surveillance ban, first readings of ordinances on animal health, conversion therapy, blanket bond coverage, and temporary loans, and adoption of the Big Four Trail Master Plan. The council will also elect its president and vice-president and make various appointments.
- Resolution No. 21-21 to override mayoral veto of Ordinance No. 15-21 (Amended) banning government use of facial-recognition surveillance technology
- Ordinance No. 30-21: An Ordinance Providing For The Health And Safety Of Animals (first reading)
- Ordinance No. 31-21 (Amended): Prohibiting conversion therapy by licensed professionals (first reading)
- Resolution No. 20-21: Adopt the Big Four Trail Master Plan
- Ordinance No. 32-21: Blanket bond coverage for 2022; Ordinance No. 33-21: Temporary loans for 2022
Pre-Council
The West Lafayette Common Council held a pre-council meeting on December 2, 2021, introducing several ordinances and resolutions for future action. No final votes were taken on the main items, but the council did amend Ordinance No. 31-21, which would ban conversion therapy, by removing the words 'behaviors or' from a definition. The meeting was procedural, with all items set for further readings or presentations.
- Amended Ordinance 31-21 (conversion therapy ban) to remove 'behaviors or' from Sec. 2 Definitions (6-0)
- Introduced Ordinance 30-21 (animal health and safety) for first reading
- Introduced Ordinance 31-21 (conversion therapy ban) for first reading
- Introduced Ordinance 32-21 (blanket bond coverage for 2022) for first reading
- Introduced Ordinance 33-21 (temporary loans for 2022) for first reading
- Introduced Resolution 19-21 (miscellaneous funds transfer) for first reading
- Introduced Resolution 20-21 (Big Four Trail Master Plan adoption) for first reading
- Introduced Resolution 21-21 (override mayoral veto of facial recognition ban) for first reading
City Council
The West Lafayette Common Council will take final action on five ordinances, including a ban on government use of facial recognition technology and 2022 salary schedules for police, fire, wastewater, and elected officials. The council will also review the 2022 Redevelopment Commission spending plan and additional historic districts. The Big Four Trail Master Plan presentation was postponed.
- Ordinance No. 15-21: Ban on government use of facial recognition surveillance technology (2nd reading)
- Ordinance No. 23-21: 2022 salary schedule for Police and Fire Departments (2nd reading)
- Ordinance No. 24-21: 2022 salary schedule for Wastewater Treatment Utility (2nd reading)
- Ordinance No. 25-21: 2022 salary schedule for Elected Officials (2nd reading)
- Ordinance No. 29-21: Additional Historic Districts (2nd reading)
Pre-Council
The Common Council is reviewing several ordinances for final readings, including updates to the 2022 salary schedules for police, fire, and wastewater departments. The meeting also includes presentations on the Big Four Trail Master Plan and the 2022 Redevelopment Commission spending plan.
- Final reading of Ordinance No. 15-21 banning government use of facial-recognition surveillance technology
- Amendments to 2022 salary schedules for police, fire, and wastewater treatment utility employees
- Presentation on the Big Four Trail Master Plan by Engineering/Butler Fairman & Seufert
- Presentation of the 2022 proposed West Lafayette Redevelopment Commission spending plan
- Final reading of Ordinance No. 29-21 regarding additional historic districts
City Council
The West Lafayette Common Council will hold public hearings and vote on several ordinances, including the 2022 city budget and tax levy, a salary schedule amendment for police and fire departments, and two zoning amendments. They will also consider a resolution to create a Youth City Council Advisor position. The meeting includes routine reports and citizen comments.
- Ordinance 19-21: 2022 city budget and tax levy (first reading)
- Ordinance 16-21: Amend 2021 salary schedule for police and fire departments
- Ordinance 17-21: UZO Amendment #100-A (omnibus amendment)
- Ordinance 18-21: UZO Amendment #101 (Highland Park Neighborhood Form-Based Overlay)
- Resolution 16-21: Create Youth City Council Advisor position
City Council
The West Lafayette Common Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including an electronic meeting policy, a zoning change for Heron Bay Development, standard fines for police alarm violations, and a ban on government use of facial-recognition surveillance technology. The facial recognition ordinance is expected to be tabled to September. The council will also handle budget appropriations and community development fund resolutions.
- Resolution No. 11-21: Electronic meeting policy (amended, final reading)
- Ordinance No. 13-21: Rezone R1 to R1B for Heron Bay Development, LLC
- Ordinance No. 14-21: Standard fines for police alarm system violations
- Ordinance No. 15-21: Ban on government use of facial-recognition surveillance (likely tabled)
- Resolution No. 13-21: Establish city escrow fund
Pre-Council
The West Lafayette Common Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a proposed ban on government use of facial-recognition surveillance technology, an electronic meeting policy, and zoning changes. The council will also review budget adjustments and fund reappropriations. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person.
- Ordinance No. 15-21: Ban on government use of facial-recognition surveillance technology (first reading)
- Ordinance No. 13-21: Zoning change (R1 to R1B) for Heron Bay Development, LLC
- Ordinance No. 14-21: Standard fines for police alarm system violations
- Ordinance No. 12-21: Additional appropriation and reduction to 2021 budget (Facilities)
- Resolution No. 11-21: Electronic meeting policy (continued from June 7)
City Council
The West Lafayette Common Council will hold its regular meeting on June 7, 2021, with several second readings and new business items. Key actions include final approval of an ordinance establishing the American Rescue Plan fund, a vote to repeal the COVID-19 face covering ordinance, and consideration of a zoning amendment. The council will also consider resolutions on redistricting reform, electronic meeting policy, and opting out of the opioids settlement.
- Ordinance No. 07-21: Establishes Fund #4180 for American Rescue Plan Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (2nd reading)
- Ordinance No. 08-21: Additional appropriation to 2021 budget for ARP funds (continued, no second reading yet)
- Ordinance No. 10-21: Amendment to Unified Zoning Ordinance (UZO Amendment #100) (1st and final reading)
- Ordinance No. 11-21: Repeals face covering ordinance (Ord. No. 17-20) to reduce COVID-19 spread (2nd reading)
- Resolution No. 12-21: Opt out of opioids settlement pursuant to Indiana Code § 4-6-15-2
Pre-Council
The West Lafayette Common Council will hold its June 7, 2021 meeting, preceded by a pre-council session on June 3. The agenda includes second reading of an ordinance establishing the American Rescue Plan fund, a proposal to repeal the COVID-19 face covering ordinance, and several resolutions on redistricting reform, electronic meetings, and opting out of the opioids settlement. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person.
- Ordinance No. 07-21: Establishes Fund #4180, the American Rescue Plan Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (2nd reading)
- Ordinance No. 11-21: Repeals Ordinance No. 17-20 (Amended) requiring face coverings for COVID-19 (1st reading)
- Ordinance No. 10-21: Amends the Unified Zoning Ordinance (UZO Amendment #100) to set effective date (1st reading)
- Resolution No. 12-21: Opts out of the opioids settlement pursuant to Indiana Code § 4-6-15-2
- Resolution No. 11-21: Establishes policy for council members to participate electronically