HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-03-2007 SpecialJEFFERSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL SESSION
Monday, December 3, 2007 - 5:30 P.M.
City Hall 3~d Floor Conference Room
Council Vice President Ed Zastawny called the meeting to order at 5:30 P.M., and on call
of the roll those members present were: Councilpersons Ron Grooms, Ed Zastawny,
Connie Sellers, Barbara Wilson and John Perkins. Also present was Deputy Clerk
Treasurer Barbara Hollis. Councilperson Grooms made the motion to approve the
agenda, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 5-0.
PARK BOARD PRESENTATION
Park Board President Kevin LaGrange presented the Council with an option to a
permanent restroom structure for Warder Park. President LaGrange presented pictures
and information on a mobile restroom trailer. This is movable and is a 10 minutes one-
person setup. The cost is $35,000. There are other manufacturers; this is the only one
that is ADA compliant. Councilperson Zastawny asked if this could be used at the sport
fields. President LaGrange replied yes. Councilperson Zastawny does like this option
but would still like to have a brick and mortar facility for Warder Park. Councilperson
Grooms agrees, saying this could be used even if there were a permanent facility at
Warder Park. The estimated cost ,for a permanent structure was discussed.
Councilperson Sellers would like to get a cost from another architect. President
LaGrange questioned the status of the ,development of a Riverstage Authority. His
concern is for the start of the season. He, is not sure of the intent of the Sports Authority.
Mike Moore asked about the Meijer Field fund. President LaGrange said he would be
meeting with representatives of Meijer! .Councilperson Grooms made the motion to
approve the purchase of a mobile restroom trailer for 2008, at a .cost of up to $35,000 to
be paid from the 2008 EDIT .budget unless there are other ADA compliant trailers,
second by Councilperson Perkins, passing on a vote of 5-0. Councilperson Wilson made
the motion that it is the intent of the. Council to appropriate up to $70,000 for restrooms at
Warder Park in 2008, second by Councilperson Grooms, passing on a vote of 5-0.
Councilperson Perkins is concerned the.. Park Board does not approve of the plan for a
permanent restroom facility at Warder Park.
WHEELS AND HEELS TRAIL
Mr. Eric Ernstberger of Rundell Ernstberger Associates, LLC, presented and explained a
conceptual map of the Wheels and Heels Trail. There is a need for input. Mr.
Ernstburger requested the Council return, comments. Many questions were answered.
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2007 BUDGET
December 3, 2007
Deputy Clerk Treasurer Barbara Hollis explained the recently received 2007 budget
order. Following discussion Councilperson Wilson made the motion to pass Resolution
No. 2007-R-36, A Resolution To Advertise For An Additional Appropriation (General
Fund), second by Councilperson Grooms, passing on a vote of 5-0. Councilperson
Grooms then made the motion to pass Resolution No. 2007-R-37, A Resolution To
Advertise For An Additional Appropriation (Local Roads & Streets), second by
Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 5-0. Councilperson Grooms next made the
motion to pass Resolution No. 2007-R-38, A Resolution To Advertise For An Additional
Appropriation (Sanitation), second by Councilperson Wilson, passing on a vote of 5-0.
Councilperson Wilson made the motion to pass Resolution No. 2007-R-39, A Resolution
To Advertise For An Additional Appropriation (Motor Vehicle), second by
Councilperson Grooms, passing on a vote of 5-0. Deputy Hollis next presented afive-
year tax comparison chart that was requested by Councilperson Zastawny.
INSURANCE
Councilperson Perkins explained the property and causality insurance paid included
approximately $125,000 to $140,000 worth of premiums for the Sewer Utility.
Councilperson Perkins made the motion to authorize billing of the Sewer utility for
property and casualty insurance, second by Councilperson Grooms, passing on a vote of
5-0.
OPERATIONS EXPENSES
Following discussion, Councilperson Grooms made the motion to ask Attorney Larry
Wilder to prepare a document authorizing the collection of $30,000 operational expenses
from City Court, second by Councilperson Wilson, passing on a vote of 5-0.
There being no further business to come before ounce the meeting adjourned at
6:10 P.M. / / / ~,~ ..~
Council Vice 1'~esident~'d Zastawny f
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Clerk easurer Peggy Wilder