HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-20-2000COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
NOVEMBER 20, 2000
The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville met in regular session in the Multi-Purpose
Meeting Room in the City-County Building, Jeffersonville, Indiana, at 7:00 P.M. on the 20th day of
November, 2000.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Thomas R. Galligan, with Deputy Clerk Barbara
Hollis at the desk. Also present was Shon Leveritt, Council Attorney. Mayor Galligan welcomed
all in attendance, asking all those present to stand as Councilperson Ron Grooms gave the invocation.
Mayor Galligan asked all those present to join him in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
The roll was called and those present were Councilpersons Les Merkley, Ron Ellis, Denny
Frantz, Rob Waiz, Barbara Wilson, and Ron Grooms.
Absent: Councflperson Vicki Conlin.
Mayor Galligan presented the minutes of the meeting of November 9, 2000 for consideration
by the Council. Councilperson Merkley made the motion to approve the minutes as presented,
seconded by Cotmcflperson Waiz and carried unanimously.
Councilperson Wilson m~ade the motion to approve the agenda as presented, seconded by
Councilperson Merkley, passing unanimously.
Deputy Clerk Hollis presented the claim list with two additional claims, for consideration by
the Council. Mayor Galligan asked the Council to consider approval of a claim for sod for the
Terrace Lawn project in the amount of $10,500. Following explanations and discussion,
Councilperson Grooms made the motion to approve the claims list, the Police Department clothing
allowance claim, and the claim for sod, disallowing the claim to Bank One for the Youth Commission,
seconded by Councilperson Merkley, passing on a vote of 5 to 1. Councilperson Ellis voted nay.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
There was no public comment
Clerk and Treasurer Peggy Wilder arrived at the meeting.
Mr. David Duggins Jr., Director of Redevelopment presented Resolution No. 2000-R-32, A
Resolution approving Statement Of Benefits For Purposes Of Property Tax Abatement (Roll Forming
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Corporation, Inc.). Director Duggins introduced Mr. Pat Mulligan, Clarke Maritime Director, who
explained there is one more step in Indianapolis for the company. This is a fantastic opportunity for
Jeffersonville and Mr. Brooks of Roll Forming is a fabulous person. He thanks all involved for their
cooperation. Mr. Brooks gave a history of the company saying he is looking forward to expanding
to Jeffersonville. Councilperson Grooms asked how Roll Forming will work with other industry at
Clark Maritime Centre. Mr. Brooks said the companies will compliment each other. Councilperson
Wilson made the motion to pass Resolution No. 2000-R-32, seconded by Council President Ellis,
passing unanimously.
Director Duggins next presented Resolution No. 2000-R-33, A Resolution Approving
Statement Of Benefits For Purposes Of Property Tax Abatement (Chuck Moore), explaining the area
and the types of business. Mr. Chuck Moore explained the plans and the approximate investment.
Mayor Galligan said Mr. Moore has done a lot of very nice projects in Jeffersonville. Councilperson
Merkley made the motion to pass Resolution No. 2000-R-33, seconded by Councilperson Wilson.
Councilperson Grooms asked if each address would have a 10-year abatement. The answer is yes.
The motion passed unanimously.
Ms. Jana Ecker, Planning and Zoning Director requested final passage of Ordinance No.
2000-OR-61, City of Jeffersonville Zoning Ordinance. Councilperson Merkley made the motion to
pass Ordinance No. 2000-OR-61 on the second and third readings, seconded by Councilperson
Wilson, passing unanimously.
Director Ecker next requested final passage of Ordinance No. 2000-OR-62, An Ordinance
Transferring Certain Funds W'~ain Same Department (Planning and Zoning). Councilperson Wilson
made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2000-OR-62 on the second and third readings, seconded by
Councilperson Grooms, passing unanimously.
Ordinance No. 2000-OR-63, An Ordinance Of Additional Appropriation (General Fund-Fire
Department) was presented for consideration. Councilperson Merkley made the motion to pass
Ordinance No. 2000-OR-63 on the second and third readings, seconded by Councilperson Wilson,
passing unanimously.
Ordinance No. 2000-OR-64, An Ordinance Of Additional Appropriation (General Fund-
Common Council General Promotion) was presented for consideration. Councilperson Merkley made
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the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2000-OR-64 on the second and third reading, seconded by
Councilperson Waiz, passing unanimously.
Clerk and Treasurer ¥Cflder presented Ordinance No. 2000-OR-65, An Ordinance Replacing
Ordinance No. 93-OR-62, An Ordinance Establishing A Non-Reverting Fund For The Purpose Of
Repair And Replacement Of City Property for consideration. Councilperson Grooms made the
motion to pass Ordinance No. 2000-OR-65 on the second and third readings, seconded by
Councilperson Merkley, passing unanimously.
Attorney Anne Marie Galligan presented and explained Ordinance No. 2000-OR-66, An
Ordinance Amending Section 150.075 OfThe Jeffersonville Municipal Code. Councilperson Wilson
made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2000-OR-66 on the first reading, seconded by Councilperson
Grooms, passing unanimously.
Attorney Galligan presented and explained Ordinance No. 2000-OR-67, An Ordinance
Amending Section 150.076 Of The Seffersonville Municipal Code. Councilperson Wilson made the
motion to pass Ordinance No. 2000-OR-67 on the first reading, seconded by Councilperson Waiz,
passing unanimously.
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Councflperson Merldey inquired if Attorney Leveritt had completed research on donations
as requested during a workshop. Attorney Leveritt replied his work on the subject is not complete.
Councilperson Wilson wishes all a Happy Thanksgiving.
Council President Ellis congratulates Mr. Mulligan for the fine job he is doing at the port. It
is a "class act".
Mayor Galligan agreed Mr. Mulligan does a good job. Mayor Galligan announced bids were
opened for the pool today and they came in "in good shape". There were 11 or 12 bids and there
should be a pool by Memorial Day. There will be some inconvenience at the Armstrong Farms
intersection. Closing of the intersection will be done as sparingly as can be. Mayor Galligan wishes
alt a Happy Thanksgiving.
Council President Ellis has been asked by former employee William Henderson to speak to
the Council at a workshop. Attorney Leveritt asked if there was any litigation with Mr. Henderson.
It is not believed there is at this time. He would advise the Council againsi this action. Council
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President Ellis had told Mr. Henderson the Council has no authority over personnel matters. He will
inform Mr. Henderson he will not schedule him for a workshop, however if he wishes to come to an
open Council meeting he may.
There being no further business to come before the Council, Council President Ellis made the
motion to adjourn at 8:45 P.M., seconded by Councilperson Merkley, passing unanimously.
ATTEST:
CLERK AND ~,E~R PEGGY WILDER