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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-18-99COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA OCTOBER 18, 1999 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 18th day of October, 1999. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Thomas R. Galligan, with Deputy Clerk Barbara Hollis at the desk. Mayor Galligan welcomed all in attendance, asking all those present to stand as Council President Conlin 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 John Perkins, Ron Ellis, Peggy Knight Wilder, Barbara Wilson, and Vicki Conlin. Absent: Councilpersons Donna M. Frantz and Andrew Williams III. Mayor Galligan presented the minutes of the meeting of October 4, 1999 for consideration by the Council. Councilperson Wilson made the motion to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by Councilperson Ellis and carried unanimously. Deputy Clerk Hollis presented the claim list for consideration by the Council, explaining one additional claim. Following all discussion, Councilperson Ellis made the motion to approve the claims as presented as well as the additional, seconded by Councilperson Wilson, passing unanimously. Mr. Charles K. White stated his appreciation for the traffic control work the Police did for a recent high school band festival. Councilperson Andrew Williams IH arrives at 7:10 P.M. Mr. Ernest W. (Bill) Smith, an amateur historical investigator, appeared before the Council inthe character of Davis Floyd, friend of Lewis & Clark. Mr. Smith's presentation is to make area residents aware of the need to be prepared to celebrate the 200 anniversary of the Lewis & Clark Expedition, encouraging the completion of the Ohio River CJreenway connecting Jeffersonville Clarksville and New Albany. Mr. Smith is available to answer any questions. Council President Conlin read aloud Ordinance No. 99-OR-59, An Ordinance Approving The October 18, 1999 Page 2 of 5 1999 Jeffersonville Professional Firefighters I.A.F.F. Local 558 Contract. Deputy Mayor Phil McCauley explained this contract contains the same economic cost as the contract with the Fraternal Order of Police. Council President Conlin recognized those officers that worked on the contract. Council President Conlin then made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 99-OR-59 seconded by Councilperson Wilder, passing unanimously. Council President Conlin then made thc motion to pass Ordinance No. 99-OR-59 on all three readings, seconded by Councilperson Wilder passing on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilpersons Perkins, Ellis, Conlin, Wilder, Wilson, and Williams. Nays: None. Ordinance No. 99-OR-56, An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within Same Departmen (City Engineer) was presented for the third and final reading. Councilperson Williams made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 99-OR-56 on the third and final reading, seconded by Council President Coniin, passing unanimously. Ordinance No. 99-OR-57, An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within Same Department (Motor Vehicle) was presented for the third and final reading. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 99-OR-57 on the third and final reading, seconded by Councilperson Ellis, passing unanimously. Ordinance No. 99-OR-60, An Ordinance Transferring Certain funds Within Same Department (Clerk and Treasurer) was presented for consideration. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 99-OR-60, seconded by Councilperson Wilder, passing unanimously. Couneilperson Perkins then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 99-OR-60 on all three readings, seconded by Councilperson Wilder, passing unanimously. Council President Conlin presented Ordinance ~'Io. 99-OR-61, An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within Same Department (Fire Department), explaining the funds will be used to continue the school education programs. Council President Conlin made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 99-OR-61, seconded by Councilperson Williams, passing unanimously. Council President Conlin then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 99-OR-61 on all three readings, seconded by Councilperson Williams. Councilperson Wilder said her three young children have been through the programs presented by the Fire Department and she appreciates how much October 18, 1999 Page 3 of 5 they have learned and have taught her. The motion to pass on all three readings passed unanimously. Ordinance No. 99-OR-62, An Ordinance Approving Addendum To Animal Shelter Interlocal Agreement was presented for consideration. Deputy Mayor McCauley explained this extension is in the best interest of Jeffersonville and will allow time to show need to all parties involved. The next meeting of all political entities will be October 28. There is a need for cooperation. Council President Conlin questioned the possibility of capturing fine revenue for a non-reverting fund. Attorney Galligan said this would need to be investigated through City Court. Deputy McCauley said there is a need to show the cost of the operation. Mayor Galligan said there is need for cooperation from all entities and the extension will help. Deputy McCauley hopes for a new agreement by the end of this year. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 99-OR- 62, seconded by Council President Conlin, passing unanimously. Councilperson Perkins then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 99-OR-62 on all three readings, seconded by Council President Coulin, passing unanimously. Deputy Mayor McCauley presented Ordinance No. 99-OR-62, An Ordinance Fixing Basic Salaries Of Elected Officials Of The City Of Jeffersonville, Indiana For The Year 2000, pointing out the Ordinance reflects an increase of $750 for the Mayor, Clerk Treasurer, and City Court Judge. This amount is consistent with the increase given most employees outside of Police and Fire. Council President Conlin made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 99-OR-63 on the first reading. Councilperson Perkins is concerned for the Council as he favors and supports a pro rated raise for the Council. This would be more equitable than what has been done in the past. Council President Conlin is against a Council raise. Councilperson W'flder said she could support an increase of one half of the $750. Councilperson Williams seconded the motion to pass Ordinance No. 99-OR-63 on the first reading. The motion failed on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilpersons Conlin and Williams. Nays: Councilperson Perkins, Wilder, and Wilson. Abstain: Councilperson Ellis. Councilperson Perk/ns made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 99-OR-63 on the first readin amended to reflect an increase of $375 per Councilperson, seconded by Councilperson Wilde~ passing on a vote of 5-1. Council President Conlin voted against passage. October 18, 1999 Page 4 of Ordinance No. 99-OR-58, An Ordinance Amending Certain Portions Of Section 1 Ordinance No. 98-OR-47 (Sewage Department) was presented for the third and final reading. Councilperson Wilder made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 99-OR-58 on the third and final reading, seconded by Councilperson Contin, passing on a vote of 4-2. Councilpersons Perkins and Ellis voted nay. Council President Conlin reviewed a letter from Wayne Vance requesting IUS Chancellor F. C. Richardson be given the opportunity to meet with the Council for 10 to 15 minutes at a convenient time. It is suggested this take place at the next Council meeting. Council President Coniin has received a request from Jay Ellis for a Council Resolution in support of the Hoosier millennium Project. Councilperson Perkins asked what the City policy is for work on private property. Mayor Galligan explained that sometimes work affects private property. The crews do try to prevent this. When some work is done on private property, such as grass cutting, the property owner is billed. CounCllperson Perkins asked if the Cay is doing the earth moving at the Church at 8~ and Springdale. Attorney Galligan explained this work is being done as a grant match. Councilperson Ellis commends the Mayor, the Council, and the community members for bringing the Claysburg Community Center to the ground breading stage. He is proud of what the community has done. Councilperson Wilson explained the light display done by the residents of Eastbrook Subdivision at Christmas. She asks if the Council could help fund the horse and carriage rides which are provided free to any visitors. Council President Coulin asks that a request letter be presented. Mayor Galligan reported the sewer office will be opened on Saturday for bill adjustments until the end of the month. Mayor Galligan then reported the ribbon cutting at Town House Suites was very nice. This will fill a need in the area. He continued by stating the ground breading for the boys and girls club is an important stride for the community. He thanks Counc'tlperson Ellis for his comments. The light poles are going up on Spring Street. There will be a brain storming session on the Quadrangle this Friday. All interested are invited to attend. There will be an open house on Saturday at the Quadrangle. Mayor Galligan feels this could be a cornerstone to 10~h Street development. October 18, 1999 Page 5 of 5 There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilperson Perkins made the motion to adjourn at 8:15 P.M., seconded by Council President Conlin, passing unanimously. ATTEST:__/7 ~YOR T~-°HOMAS~~ % CLEI~ AND TI~EASU~R C. P~ S NC JR. ERNEST W. SMITH RICK E. BARTLETT SANDRA L. HEEKE CHERYL A. CARPENTER* SANDRA W. LEWIS PAMELA K. THOMPSON MARY E. FONDRIS1 SMITH, BARTLETT, HEEKE, CARPENTER, LEWIS & THOMPSON Attorneys at Law July 14, 1999 WILMER T FOX CHARLES C. FOX *also admittec The Honorable Thomas Galligan Mayor, City of Jeffersonville City-County Building 501 East Court Avenue Jeffersonville, IN 47130 Dear Mayor Galligan: I am an amateur historical investigator and have developed a lot of credible information about tN local connection with the Lewis & Clark Expedition. Clark County's first recorder, and later sheriff was Davis Floyd. Mr. Floyd had a younger brother whose name was Charles Floyd. This Floyd wa Sgt..Charles Floyd, third in conmnand of the Lewis & Clark Expedition. These two Floyds had a firs cousin whose name was Nathaniel Pryor. He was Sgt. Nathaniel Pryor, fourth in command of th, Lewis & Clark Expedition. It also appears that Sgt. Floyd became the first constable in 1801 fo Clarksvitle Township. Stephen Ambrose says in his best-seller book, Undaunted Courage, that th~ Lewis & Clark Expedition started here in the fall of 1803 when Capt. Meriwether Lewis and Capt Clark shook hands in Clarksville. The 200"' anniversary of this momentous event will occur injus over four years. This community needs to be prepared to celebrate this event including th, completion of the Ohio River Crreenway connecting Jeffersonville, Clarksville and New Albany vi~ the Lewis & Clark Parkway. I would like to make a 15-minute presentation to the City Council on this subject matter sometim, this summer. Could I please hear from you. Very truly yours, Ernest W. Smith EWS:mat RE CEtVEE I 5 MAYOR THOMAS R. GALLIGAN ClIY OF JEFFERSONVILLE Holzbog House · 209 East Chestnut Street · P;O. Box 98 · .Jeffersonville, IN 47131-0098 Phone (812) 282=7736 Fax (812) 284-8388 (1881-1946) (1912-1975) in Kentucky Wayne Vance Post Office Box 6742 New Albany, IN 47150-6742 September 27, 1999 MAYOR THOMAS R GALLIGAN City Hall - City County Building 501 East Court Avenue JEFFERSONVILLE, IN 47130 Dear Ma_~~~an: This letter is a request for Channcellor F. C. Richardson address the Jeffersonville City Council. He would like to have opportunity to spend 10 to 15 minutes discussing the current success, (i.e. record enrollment, etc.) and to visualize our future growth Indiana University Southeast. ;0 ~e .~s ~t With Indiana University Southeast entering the early, Advan Fund-raising phase of a $ 7,000,000 campaign, we want elected official of Southern Indiana to be aware of the details. Hopefully, you and ti Council will formally endorse our campai%n so that we can utilize t]~e endorsement in our public relations ac It would be helpful if you would provide us with a list of meetil dates and suggestions as to the best time for the Chancellor attend up. Within the next few days I will contact you to discuss the follo% 812-945-$016 - Office 812~949-4864 - Fax :e .s With warm regards, Lg