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COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
September 17, 2007
The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met in regular session
in Room 101, City Hall, 500 Quartermaster Court, Jeffersonville, Indiana, at 7:30 P.M.
on Monday September 17, 2007.
Mayor Rob Waiz, with Clerk Treasurer Peggy Wilder at the desk, called the
meeting to order. Also present were City Attorney Les Merkley, and Deputy Clerk
Treasurer Barbara Hollis. Mayor Waiz welcomed all in attendance, asking all those
present to stand as Councilperson Samuel gave the invocation. Mayor Waiz then asked
all those present to join him in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
The roll was called and those present were; Councilpersons John Perkins, Ed
Zastawny, Keith Fetz, Connie Sellers, Barbara Wilson, Nathan Samuel, and Ron Grooms.
Absent: None.
Following discussion, Councilperson Perkins made the motion to approve the
agenda with the addition of agenda item #11(a) Oak Park Interlocal Agreement, #11(b)
Ethics Ordinance discussion, and 11 (c) Gary Leavell, SIMEI, second by Councilperson
Wilson, passing on a vote of7-0.
Mayor Waiz presented the minutes for consideration by the Council.
Councilperson Wilson made the motion to approve the minutes of July 31, 2007 (5 :30
P.M.) as presented, second by Councilperson Grooms, passing on a vote of 7-0.
Councilperson Wilson made the motion to approve the minutes of August 14,2007 (5:30
P.M.) as presented, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 7-0.
Councilperson Wilson then made the motion to approve the minutes of September 10,
2007 (7 :30), second by Councilperson Perkins, passing on a vote of 7 -0.
Clerk Treasurer Wilder presented the claim list for consideration by the Council,
explaining two additional claims. Following discussion, Councilperson Zastawny made
the motion to approve the claims and the two additional as presented, second by
Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 7 -0.
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PUBLIC COMMENT:
There was no public comment.
PURCHASE ORDER APPROVAL
No purchase orders were presented for approval
COUNCIL COMMENT
There were no Council comments.
DEP ARTMENT HEAD REPORTS
Police Chief John Monihon, Information Technology Director Roger Hardy, and
Police Major Morlan appeared before the Council regarding the Police Department
software. Chief Monihon apologized saying he did not realize the severity of the
software. Director Hardy explained the TIPS software is a doss-based program the
Department has had since 1992. He then explained the problems the program is causing.
Clerk Treasurer Wilder asked if New World is the only provider or were bids received.
Director Hardy said no. He does recommend the New World program. Council
President Fetz asked if the program could accommodate future growth with the
possibility of consolidation. Chief Monihon said the Department looked at the Sisco
product but feels New World is more advanced. Major Morlan has seen other
demonstrations and feels New World is the best product. Redevelopment Assistant Beth
Keeney has found there are no grants available. Councilperson Zastawny asked what
would be the worst thing that could happen if the program went down. Director Hardy
said bad people could become good people overnight if the system goes down.
Councilperson Samuel said this sounds like an emergency situation. Councilperson
Samuel then made the motion to solve the emergency situation by purchasing the
software for $227,700 and $19,000 for installation from the COPS grant fund, second by
Councilperson Grooms. Councilperson Perkins said the COPS grant fund is figured in
for use in annexation. Council President Fetz's concern is this is the first he has heard of
this from this administration. He is also concerned for the upcoming administration
change. Major Morlan said he has heard no negative comments from any of the officers.
Councilperson Samuel noted the use of the COPS grant fund has not been voted on.
Councilperson Sellers said this should not be political and she trusts Director Hardy. She
feels the citizens are at risk. Councilperson Grooms had talked with the director of the
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911 Center and he would like to have the New World program. There appears to be a lot
of interest for sharing. Councilperson Grooms withdrew his second. Councilperson
Samuel withdrew his motion. Council person Samuel then made the motion to allow the
Police Department to proceed with the purchase of CAD and records thru a lease with the
funding to be decided later, second by Councilperson Grooms. Councilperson Zastawny
would rather wait, as he feels backed into a corner. Council President Fetz questioned
the need to bid. Council Attorney Greg Fifer agreed that Clerk Treasurer Wilder has a
point with the bid questions. He feels that may be suspended for a true emergency.
Council President Fetz asked if the fiscal plan could be amended to include the software.
Attorney Fifer said probably. City Attorney Les Merkley agrees. Councilperson Grooms
withdrew his second. Councilperson Samuel withdrew his motion. Council person
Sellers made the motion to table the subject until Wednesday with the intention to act at
that time, second by Councilperson Perkins, passing on a vote of 7-0. Council President
Fetz asked is there is an intention to sell police cars. Chief Monihon answered no.
Fire Chief Clark Miles appeared before the Council expressing his appreciation
for the time and requesting funding for the hiring of the hiring of four men in 2007 for a
total of $60,474. Councilperson Perkins said he is not in favor with three and one half
months left this year with a new administration coming in. Services to the annexation
area are not required until 2009. Chief Miles stated this request is not just for annexation,
but also for the staffing of Station #4. Council President Fetz realizes the department is
understaffed now. Unfortunately the money is not there. He wishes it were. Mayor
Waiz asked if there was staff to open Station #4. Chief Miles answered no.
AGENDA ITEMS:
Council Attorney Greg Fifer and Oak Park Conservancy District Attorney Mike
Gillenwater presented a draft copy of an Interlocal Cooperation For Sanitary Sewer
Services, Water Service, And Surface Water Drainage Service Agreement. Attorney
Fifer explained the draft. An effective date was discussed. Attorney Fifer asked that this
be put on the agenda for the next regular meeting as an Ordinance.
Board of Ethics President Derek Spence presented a proposed amendment to the
Campaign Finance Code explaining changes, asking the Council to look them over. Mr.
Jim Berryman was introduced as the newest member of the Board.
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Mr. Gary Leavell presented a request for funding for a program of creating a
climate for minority business development through heritage tourism sponsored by
Southern Indiana Minority Enterprise Initiative, Inc. (S.I.M.E.I.). Mr. Leavell reviewed
the attached outline. Ms. Jeanne Burke presented historic maps and pictures of the area.
The use of the Quadrangle washroom was stressed. Mr. Leavell stressed the importance
of tourism. Council President Fetz asked Mr. Leavell to attend the Council special
meeting scheduled for October 1,2007 at 5:30 P.M.
Councilperson Perkins explained changes made to Ordinance No. 2007-0R-49,
An Ordinance Establishing Jeffersonville River Stage Authority. Councilperson Perkins
then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2007-0R-49 on the second and third
readings, second by Council person Sellers. Councilperson Zastawny feels the changes
are good, suggesting passage on the second reading. The motion to pass Ordinance No.
2007-0R-49 on the second and third readings passed on a vote of7-0.
Councilperson Wilson presented and explained the changes to Ordinance No.
2007-0R-50, An Ordinance To Regulate Use Of Legal Fireworks Within The City Of
Jeffersonville. Councilperson Wilson then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2007-
OR-50 on the second and third readings, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a
vote of7-0.
Clerk Treasurer Wilder presented Ordinance No. 2007-0R-48, An Ordinance
Fixing Basic Salaries Of Appointed Officers And City Employees For 2008.
Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2007-0R-48 on the
second and third readings, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 7 -0.
Planning and Zoning Director Chester Hicks requested passage of Resolution No.
2007-R-27, Serenity House Fiscal Plan And Voluntary Annexation, explaining there is no
cost to Jeffersonville and the area is serviced by Clarksville sewers. Attorney Fifer
explained the legal procedure including 30 days public notice. Councilperson Perkins
made the motion to adopt the fiscal plan second by Councilperson Zastawny, passing on
a vote of 7-0. Planning and Zoning Attorney Jack Vissing explained this is an
amendment to Ordinance No. 2006-0R-44 that clears up the legal description.
Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2007-0R-52, An
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Ordinance Annexing Serenity House, on the first reading, second by Councilperson
Sellers, passing on a vote of7-0.
Councilperson Samuel presented and explained Ordinance No. 2007-0R-53, An
Ordinance Vacating A Public Way. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to suspend
the rules for Ordinance No. 2007-0R-53, second by Councilperson Zastawny, passing on
a vote of 7-0. Councilperson Samuel then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2007-
OR-53 on all three readings, second by Councilperson Grooms, passing on a vote of7-0.
Redevelopment Assistant Director Beth Keeney presented and explained a
schedule of tax abatements. Following discussion, Councilperson Perkins made the
motion to accept the abatements as presented, seconded by Council Wilson, passing on a
vote of 7-0.
Councilperson Grooms raised questions regarding the annexation of area E. He
does feel the area is contiguous. Changes can be made following the remonstrance
period. He questions if the fiscal plan needs to be changed. He has been asked if the area
could be deannexed, and if so when. He has a question of tax revenue from INAAP.
Councilperson Grooms does not want to do anything against annexation. Councilperson
Perkins knows that INAAP is in the Jeffersonville UEZ. There is no wastewater
agreement at this time. Attorney Fifer feels the Council should not "monkey around" in
the 90-day period. He has concluded the annexation of INAAP property was proper.
Councilperson Perkins reviewed UEZ laws. Councilperson Grooms has questions
regarding zoning in area E. Mr. Yingling believes the INAAP property is U.S.
Government property. Attorney Merkley said the U.S. Government property is being
turned over in phases as it is cleaned up.
CLERK TREASURER COMMENTS:
Clerk Treasurer Wilder requested passage of Resolution No. 2007-R-28, A
Resolution To Advertise For An Additional Appropriation (General Fund-Clerk
Treasurer Budget). Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass Resolution No. 2007-
R-28, second by Council President Fetz, passing on a vote of 7-0. Clerk Treasurer
Wilder will be presenting Tax Anticipation Warrants at the next meeting.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS, COUNCIL AND MAYOR COMMENTS:
Councilperson Grooms presented thank you letters from Foxboro Homeowners
Association, and Boys & Girls Clubs Of Kentuckiana.
Councilperson Perkins will be presenting a report on an IACT workshop.
Mayor Waiz expressed his appreciation to al r co . t the meeting.
. As there was no further business to co e be. fore~ounCil' the meeting was
adjourned 9:50 P.M. _
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ROBERT L. W AIZ, MAYOR
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PEGGY ~ER, CLERK AND TREASURER