HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-24-2000Minutes of the Jeffersonville City Council Workshop
Monday, April 24, 2000
The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville met in Workshop session on Monday,
April 24, 2000. The meeting was held in the Mayor's Conference Room. Council
President Ron Ellis called the meeting to order at 5:40 P.M., with Deputy Clerk Barbara
Hollis at the desk. Other Council members in attendance were Les Merkley, Rob Waiz,
Denny Frantz, Barbara Wilson, Ron Grooms, and Vicki Conlin.
Councilperson Merkley made the motion to move the second item on the agenda to the
first, seconded by Councilperson Grooms, passing unanimously. Councilperson Wilson
made the motion to approve the agenda as amended, seconded by Councilperson Conlin,
passing unanimously.
Council President Ellis introduced the first item for discussion, Resolution No. 2000-R-
19, A Resolution Approving Inducement Of Economic Development Revenue Bonds.
Deputy Mayor Phil McCauley introduced, Jim Smith, Bond Counsel, Fred Straub, Project
Coordinator, Mike Cassidy and Steve Kempf. Deputy Mayor McCauley said this is a
substantial project that is in the preliminary stages. The environmental concerns are the
first step. Mr. Jim Smith explained the bond process. Mr. Fred Straub distributed an
information packet on The Heritage Companies containing a drawing of the area as it is
now, and a drawing of one proposal. This is a public/private relationship. Following
discussion, the Council agreed to place Resolution No. 2000-R-19 on the agenda for the
next regular meeting. Deputy Mayor McCauley explained there could be more than one
proposal.
A recess was taken from 6:20 until 6:30.
The next item on the agenda was the discussion of the Indiana American property on
Tenth Street. Mayor Galligan has been asked how the property would be paid for. He
said the plan would be to pay for it from the Cumulative Capital Improvement Fund. The
Water Company is willing to sell the property to the city for $110,000. Kitchen Kompact
is willing to purchase a portion. Mayor Galligan explained the three-mile circle for
placement of fire houses, stating he feels this would be a good location. Councilperson
Frantz agrees the City is growing but feels a new house should go out further. He feels
with Mayor Galllgan's plan three houses ~vill have to be built. With his plan only two
will have to be built. Mayor Galligan feels this property is a deal. The decision to build
a fire house on the property is in the future. He is only looking at the land at this time.
The property has been appraised for $110,000. Councilperson Conlin feels the property
is a good investment and the value will go up. Others agreed. Mayor Galligan stated he
has presented an opportunity, the Council many take it or not. He will have Fire Chief
Smith contact those Councilpersons that have not seen the maps.
Ordinance No. 2000-OR-23, An Ordinance Requiring Jeffersonville City Vehicle
Identification was discussed. A list of vehicles from the Vehicle Maintenance
Department was reviewed. Council President Ellis has not received a price for decals but
did get a price for front plates at $60 each. Councilperson Frantz left the meeting at 7:15
for another appointment. The following amendments were discussed; to add plates
and/or decals, except elected officials, exempt all police.
Officer Jim Craig, F.O.P. Vice President was in attendance to answer questions and
explain the need to amend the F.O.P. contract. The amendment is an attempt to correct a
mistake that was made when the contract was ratified. Officer Craig explained the
procedures necessary to make the correction. Shift Commanders should be above
Majors. Majors cannot be "busted back". There followed many questions and
discussion. Council Attorney Shon Leveritt contracts do contain an errors and omissions
clause and the F.O.P. has preseflted this to the Council to consider. The consensus of the
Council is to put this back on the agenda for the next meeting. The Council asked that
the dollar amount involved be presented to them.
There being no further discussion, the workshop was adjourned at 8:00 P.M.
Ron Ellis, Council President
Attest:
Peggy l~tif(t~, Clerk Treasurer