HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-17-2008COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
March 17, 2008
The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met in regulaz session
in Room 101, City Hall, 500 Quartermaster Court, JeFFersonville, Indiana, at 7:30 P.M.
on Monday March 17, 2008.
Mayor Tom Galligan, with Clerk Treasurer Peggy Wilder at the desk, called the
meeting to order. Also present were Council Attorney Larry Wilder and Clerk Treasurer
Department Administrative Assistant Tiffany Timberlake. Mayor Galligan welcomed all
in attendance, asking all those present to stand as Chaplain Moorer gave the invocation.
Mayor Galligan then asked all those present to join him in the pledge of allegiance to the
[lag.
The roll was called and those present were; Councilpersons Mike Smith, Ed
Zastawny, Keith Fetz, Connie Sellers, Bazbara Wilson, Nathan Samuel, and Ron Grooms.
Absent None.
Following discussion, Councilperson Grooms made the motion approve the
agenda with the moving of agenda item #19 to 12B, and agenda #18 to 12A, second by
Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 7-0.
Mayor Galligan presented the minutes for consideration. Councilperson Wilson
made the motion to approve the minutes of Febmary 25, 2008 (730 P.M.) with the
correction on page 4, line 5, Councilperson Smith made the motion, second by
Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 7-0. Councilperson Wilson then made the
motion to approve the minutes of Febmary 25, 2008 (6:00 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 March 3, 2008 (7:30 P.M J, second by Councilperson
Petz, passing on a vote of 7-0.
Clerk Treasurer Wilder presented the claim list for consideration by the Council.
Councilperson Smith questioned lines 2 and 3 in the Mayor's budget. Mayor Galligan
explained he asked John Perkins to go to Indianapolis to represent him at the TACT
General Assembly Session. Following discussion Councilperson Fetz made [he motion
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to approve the claims as presented second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of
6-1. Councilperson Smith voted in opposition.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
There was no public comment.
COUNCIL COMMF,N1':
Thore was no Coaneil comment.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS:
There were no Department Head reports.
AGF.NllA ITEMS:
Ms Cathy Graninger, representing Community [n Clark County Schools, first
thanked the Council for the $500 donation last year that was matched by the Mayor.
More than $6,000 was raised last year, which allowed for the purchase of a large number
oC new books. Ms. Graninger realizes times are tight, but it is never a loss when you
invest in children. She then demonstrated "Dick and Jane" books and the books now
being used, asking the Council to consider investing in our children again.
Councilperson Grooms made the motion to send the request to the Budget and Finance
Committee, second by Councilperson Smith, passing on a vote of 7-0.
Ms Lisa Thompson, Assistant Director, New Direction Housing Corporation
appeared before the Council to report on the 2007 Repair Affair and to request support
for the 2008 Repair Affair scheduled for June 7, 2008. Following the presentation and all
discussion, Council President Zastawny made the motion to send the request to the
Budget and Finance Committee for review, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on
a vote of 7-Q
Mr. Jason Sprigler, representing Sprigler Development Inc. appeared before the
Council, requesting passage of Ordinance No. 2008-OR-17, An Ordinance Changing The
Zoning Map Designation Of Certain Tracts Of Property Located East Of Woehrle Road
From The Intersection Of Veteran's Parkway For 2,300 In A Southerly Direction Be
Rezoned From Cl: Small To Medium Scale General Commeroial To M2: Multifamily
Residential. The request was given a favorable recommendation at the January meeting
of the Plan Commission. The area and purpose of the request were explained. The
intention is fora 55 and older development. The setback was discussed. The
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multifamily moratorium was discussed. Councilperson Samuel made the motion [o
approve Ordinance No. 2008-OR-17, second by Councilperson Sellers. Councilperson
Sellers withdrew the second and Councilperson Samuel withdrew the motion. Following
further discussion, Council President Zastawny made the motion to table Ordinance No.
2008-OR-17, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 7-0.
Mr. Bill Bissig, representing Sacred Heart Churoh explained the need for passage
of Ordinance No. 2008-OR-18, An Ordinance Changing The Zoning Map Designation Of
Certain Tracts Of Property Located At 709 and 725 Ewing Lane, Jeffersonville, IN
47130 Prom RL: Light Residential To IS: Institutional. The Plan Commission has
approved the request. Council President Zastawny made the motion to approve
Ordinance No. 2008-OR-18, second by Councilperson Wilson, passing on a vote of 7-0.
Councilperson Sellers made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2008-OR-14, An
Ordinance Rescinding Ordinance No. 68-OR-10 And Resolution 00-R-010 And
Ordinance 93-OR-023 And Resolution 1993-R-004, An Ordinance Establishing Rules Of
Order And Procedures For Public Comment At Meetings Of The Jeffersonville City
Council, on the third reading, second by Councilperson Smith, passing on a vote of 7-0.
Councilperson Samuel made the motion to approve Ordinance No. 2008-OR-15,
An Ordinance Creating ANon-Reverting Fund For The Jeffersonville Police Department
For The Accumulation Of Assets Recovered During Police Investigations and Forfeitures
From Convictions, on the second and third readings, second by Councilperson Wilson,
passing on a vote of 7-0.
Councilperson Sellers, made the motion to pass on the second and third readings
as amended (seven members appointed by the Common Council) Ordinance No. 2008-
OR-16, An Ordinance Amending Ordinance 007-OR-001 And An Ordinance Amending
Ordinance 97-OR-73 And Repealing Ordinance 97-OR-74 on the second and third
readings, second by Councilperson Wilson, passing on a vote of 7-0.
Clerk Treasurer Wilder requested ratification of Ordinance No. 2007-OR-14,
Ordinance No. 2007-OR-14, An Ordinance Changing The Zoning Map Designation Of A
Certain Tract Of Property Described As Being Part Of Survey Nos. 32 And 33 Of The
Illinois Grant And described As A 8.867-Acre Tract Located At The Comer Of US 31
And New Albany-Charlestown Piko (Beside MKM Machine Tool) Be Rezoned Prom Il
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Business Park/Light Industrial To IS: Institutional. Councilperson Grooms made the
motion to ratify Ordinance No. 2007-OR-14, second by Councilperson Fetz, passing on a
vote of 7-0.
Councilperson Grooms explained the need for passage of Ordinance No. 2008-
OR-19, An Ordinance Of Additional Appropriation (EDIT Fund - IT Department),
making the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2008-OR-19 on the first and second reading,
second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 7-0.
Council Attomey Wilder explained changes made [o Ordinance No. 2008-OR-IQ,
(Sponsored By Councilman Mike Smith) An Ordinance Regulating Tmvel And Travel
Expenses For City Employees, Elected Officials And Non-Retuming Elected Officials
And Non-Returning Department Heads. Councilperson Sellers made the motion to
accept [he definition of Non-Retuming Elected Officials and Non-Returning Department
Heads, second by Councilperson Wilson, passing on a vote of 7-0. Following
explanation, Councilperson Sellers made the motion to strike the provision regarding
part-time attorneys, second by Councilperson Grooms, passing on a vote of 7-0.
Councilperson Sellers made the motion to amend Section 9 B to read, "Receipts Are
Required For Meals And Incidentals", second by Councilperson Fetz, passing on a vote
of 7-0. Councilperson Sellers made the motion to add meals and tips and incidental
expenses breakfast: Ten Dollars ($]0), Lunch: Fifreen Dollars ($15); and Dinner:
Twenty-Five Dollazs ($25), second by Councilpersons Grooms, passing on a vote of 6-1.
Council President Zastawny voted against passage. Council Attorney Wilder then read
and explained Section X. Non-Retuming Elected Officials And Department Heads
Prohibition. Councilperson Samuel feels that an elected official should not stop doing the
job. He does not like Section X at all. Council President Zastawny would like more time
as there were three versions in the packet and it is confusing. Following the reading and
explanation of Section XI, Councilperson Samuel made the motion to approve Section
XI, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 7-0. Mayor Galligan
commented [hat he feels $10 for breakfast at a hotel is a little low. Councilperson Sellers
made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2008-OR-10 on the second reading as amended
with the exception of Section X which will be taken to a workshop, second by
Councilperson Samuel, passing on a vote of 7-0.
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CLERK TREASURER COMMENTS:
There were no Gerk Treasurer Comments.
COMMITTEE REPORTS, COUNCIL AND MAYOR COMMENTS:
Councilperson Samuel announced there will be a police sofrware demonstration at
Central Alarm in the morning at 9:00 A.M. All Councilpersons are invited to attend.
Councilperson Grooms reported on the two meetings of the Budget and Finance
Committee. 'the Committee will be recommending line item cuts in the 2008 Budget.
Councilperson Grooms asked if it is still necessary to schedule a workshop for Southern
Indiana Minority Initiative. Councilperson Grooms has asked Park Superintendent Bob
Manors to arrange a program to honor the retiring Park Board Members. He
congratulates the New Albany and Borden Basketball Teams on the great sectional and
regional victories. They represented Southern Indiana well It would be awesome to have
a facility in Jeffersonville to host tournaments.
Councilperson Wilson reported on the Animal Shelter meeting. The golf
tournament is scheduled for July 14, 2008. The new incinerator is due any time.
Councilperson Sellers asked about the minutes for the new Parks Authority.
Clerk Treasurer Wilder said the Clerk Treasurer's Office should be doing the minutes.
Council Attorney Wilder said the minutes could be done either by the Pazks Authority or
the Clerk Treasurer. The Parks Authority should discuss this. The minutes are to be filed
in the Clerk Treasurer's Office.
Councilperson Fetz, has received a binder. He knows a lot of work went into it.
He does feel it may be a little excessive. He thinks one would have been sufficient, or an
email. Clerk Treasurer Wilder said Ms. Timberlake went through a lot of time and effort.
Councilperson Fetz has asked repeatedly for information via email and would appreciate
it going forward. Councilperson Fetz reported that TT Director Hardy has been
attempting to contact the audio-visual people for training.
Councilperson Smith would like to form a committee regarding the Big Four
Bridge. Mayor Galligan said there is a need for Planning and Zoning Director Grban to
be involved. Councilperson Smith would like Director Urban to head the committee.
Councilpersons Smith, Samuel, and Wilson will be on the committee.
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Mayor Galligan said the Jeff Youth Football League has a history of some
financial problems. The Parks Department will start a Jeff Parks Youth Football League.
Mayor Galligan participated in the Louisville St. Patrick's Day Pazade and feels
Jeffersonville should have one. tle hopes for better weather. It was amazing how many
people stood in the rain for the event. Events Coordinator Knight said it is being
discussed. Mayor Galligan announced the annexation meeting for March 18, 2008 at
7:00 P.M. at Jeff High. He hopes for a lazge attendance.
As there was no Further business to co e before the Council, the meeting was
adjourned 8:55 P.M.
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THOMAS R. GALLI A AYOR
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PEGGY WILDER, CLERK AND TREASURER