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March 5, 2007
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JEFFERSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL SESSION
Meeting Memorandum - Monday, March 5, 2007 - 5:30 P.M.
City Hall 3rd Floor Common Council Chambers
Council President Keith Fetz called the meeting to order at 5:45 P.M., and on call of the
roll those members present were: Councilpersons Ed Zastawny, Keith Fetz, Connie
Sellers, Barbara Wilson, Ron Grooms, and Phil McCauley. Also present were Mayor
Rob Waiz, Attorney Les Merkley, Clerk Treasurer Peggy Wilder, and Deputy Clerk
Treasurer Barbara Hollis.
Councilperson Wilson made the motion to approve the agenda with the addition of Fire
Chief Clark Miles regarding radios and SOP's; Assistant Fire Chief Tony Decker
regarding City Pride; Mayor Waiz and Councilperson Wilson regarding Riverstage; and
Council Attorney Greg Fifer regarding purchase order Ordinance amendments, second by
Councilperson Grooms, passing on a vote of 6-0.
Councilperson Perkins arrived at 6:50P.M.
Tax Abatement Issues
Redevelopment Director Barry Cahill presented and explained the March 2007 Tax
Abatement Report (attached). Director Cahill answered questions. Director Cahill
reviewed the revenues from fees. A letter needs to be addressed to the County Auditor
directing the disbursement of these fees. The deadline date was discussed.
Councilperson McCauley would like to request the granting date of each abatement be
included in the next report. No action is required at this time.
Additional Appropriation Priority List
Councilperson Grooms presented and explained the list of additional appropnatIOn
requests (attached). Planning and Zoning Director Hicks presented and explained a
request for funding to update the City's Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations
(attached). The funding for the Park signs was discussed. Following all discussion,
Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass Resolution No. 2007-R-9, A Resolution
To Advertise For An Additional Appropriation (EDIT-Park Signs), second by
Councilperson Zastawny, passing on a vote of7-0
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Sidewalk Proposal Update
Councilperson Wilson introduced Mr. Josh Hillman of Jacobi, Toombs, and Lanz. Mr.
Hillman presented maps of proposed sidewalks with cost estimates. These were
reviewed. It may be possible to acquire grants for sidewalks near schools.
Councilperson Zastawny said developers should be responsible for sidewalks in new
developments. Councilperson Sellers wants to make sure this is done.
Cell Phone Contracts/UsagelUsers
Councilperson Fetz noted the Clerk Treasurer is having difficulty coordinating
departments regarding cell phones. Clerk Treasurer Wilder said all claims need to be
itemized. She is having a difficult time working with Nextel. Mayor Waiz requests
Clerk Treasurer Wilder meet with Department Heads following the Board of Public
Works meeting. MayorWaiz has been working on the cell phone issue. Councilperson
Perkins said there is a need to look into who needs a cell phone.
Fire Department Requests
Fire Chief Clark Miles reported the cost to upgrade the radios is $50,570 and the cost for
SOP's and job descriptions is $6,100. The radios need to be operational by August. A
workshop will be scheduled to discuss additional appropriations.
City Pride Request
Assistant Fire Chief Tony Decker, representing City Pride a presented proposal for
benches. These may be customized. All agreed on customizing. Councilperson
Zastawny noted the need to manage the existing benches.
Riverstage
Mayor Waiz reviewed the cost and the need for 3-phase electric for Riverstage. This
funding will be discussed at the additional appropriation workshop. The Department
Heads will be asked to attend this workshop. Councilperson Sellers noted some of these
requests need to be put in the budget for next year.
Purchase Order Ordinance Amendment
Council Attorney Greg Fifer reviewed the proposed changes to Ordinance No. 2006-0R-
37, noting the Ordinance does not cover services. Following all discussion,
Councilperson Perkins made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 2007-
OR-8, An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 2006-0R-5 And Ordinance No. 2006-
OR-37, And Establishing The Office Of The Clerk Treasurer As Purchasing Agency For
The City Of Jeffersonville, Indiana, second by Councilperson McCauley, failing on a
vote of 5-2. Councilpersons Grooms and Zastawny voted against passage.
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Councilperson Perkins then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2007-0R-8 on the
first and second readings, second by Councilperson Zastawny, passing on a vote of7-0.
Insurance Update
Agent of Record Larry Lynn and Ms. Sandy Halsted distributed and explained a report on
the health insurance. Agent Lynn is working on scheduling a health fair for April.
Councilperson Grooms asked if medication management therapy would be offered. Ms.
Halsted feels it is a part of the program.
Council Insurance Advisor Diane Swank reviewed a report from the Insurance
Committee recommending including treatment for morbid obesity, which was included in
the 2003 policy. It has also recommended certain dental inclusions. Agent Lynn read the
dictionary definition of equivalent, reviewing added benefits. Councilperson Perkins
noted the contract with the Police and Firefighters does not allow for any reductions in
benefits. Councilperson McCauley suggests approaching the bargaining units. Agent
Lynn said he, Mayor Waiz and Human Resource Director Kim Calabro were not included
in the committee meeting. Councilperson F etz said Mayor Waiz was invited to the last
meeting. Ms. Swank has a non-tax rate department fee projection.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the motion was made by
Councilperson Perkins to adjourn at 7:35 P.M., seconded by Councilperson Wilson,
passing on a vote of7-0.
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