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Home My WebLink About04-02-2007 COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA April 2, 2007 The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met in regular session in Room 101, City Hall, 500 Quartermaster Court, Jeffersonville, Indiana, at 7:30 P.M. on Monday April 2, 2007. Mayor Rob Waiz, with Clerk Treasurer Peggy Wilder at the desk, called the meeting to order. Also present were City Attorney Les Merkley and Deputy Clerk Treasurer Barbara Hollis. Mayor Waiz welcomed all in attendance, asking all those present to stand as Councilperson McCauley gave the invocation. Mayor Waiz then 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, Ed Zastawny, Keith Fetz, Connie Sellers, Barbara Wilson, Phil McCauley, and Ron Grooms. Absent: None. Following discussion, Councilperson Perkins made the motion to approve the agenda with the addition of a Resolution to advertise for an additional appropriation, second by Councilperson Zastawny, passing on a vote of7-0. Mayor Waiz presented the minutes for consideration by the Council. Councilperson Wilson made the motion to approve the minutes of March 19,2007 (5:30 P.M.) as presented, second by Councilperson McCauley, passing on a vote of 7-0. Councilperson Wilson made the motion to approve the minutes of March 19, 2007 (7:30 P.M.) with the changing top 10 employees to top 20 employees on page 5, second by Councilperson Perkins, passing on a vote of7-0. Clerk Treasurer Wilder presented the claim list for consideration by the Council, explaining two additional claims. Couilcilperson Perkins made the motion to approve the claims and the two additional as presented, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of7-0. PUBLIC COMMENT: There was no public comment. April 2, 2007 2 COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilperson Grooms introduced and welcomed Mr. Marcus Sperzel, a Jeff High student who is filming the meeting. Councilperson Perkins noted John Street has been renamed Henry Mason Way in honor of Henry Mason. Mr. Mason passed away recently. He was the owner of the oldest continuously owned African American business in Jeffersonville. Councilperson Perkins called attention to a recent fire at Middle Road condominiums. McCullough Volunteer Fire Department responded to the call. McCullough called for the assistance of Utica and Jeffersonville Fire Departments. Councilperson Perkins said this was a responsible call on the part of McCullough. Jeffersonville Fire Department is known for going over, above and outside their responsibilities. Councilperson McCauley gave credit to McCullough for calling Jeffersonville Fire Department and turning the fire over to them. There are five similar examples of tremendous potential for loss of life in the proposed annexed area. This is a tribute to professional firefighters. Councilperson McCauley feels the need to point out how valuable firefighters are to the community. DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS: Assistant Fire Chief Tony Decker noted the goal is to put the fire out. He credits McCullough for their timely call. 'the Fire Department is trying to improve radio communications. The Department had requested $50,000. The repeater system will cost $12,500 to legally get operational. A prior request was for funding of job descriptions and SOP's. The SOP's have a high priority. He is requesting $5,000 for SOP's. Assistant Chief Decker noted a previous request of $24,000 for park benches and trashcans for the Beautification Comrpittee. The Committee would like to get started with $12,500. He requests the Council consider funding through Share of Gaming Revenue, or Cumulative Capital Improvement funds. Council person Sellers asked how many can be purchased for $24,000. Assistant Chief Decker explained that would cover 12 benches and 12 trashcans. Councilperson Zastawny questioned the status of the existing benches. Assistant Chief Decker is working with the Building Commission April 2, 2007 3 office. Planning and Zoning Director Chester Hicks explained the City had a 1990 five- year contract for benches. He has a copy of a letter to the company from the previous City Attorney. The Board of Public Works and Safety will consider the matter at the next meeting. Councilperson Grooms plans to present some funding options at the next meeting. AGENDA ITEMS: Councilperson Grooms presented and explained Ordinance No. 2007-0R-16, An Ordinance Regarding Abatement Fees. Councilperson Grooms made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2007-0R-16 on the second and third readings, second by Councilperson McCauley, passing on a vote of7-0. Clerk Treasurer Wilder presented and explained Ordinance No. 2007-0R-17, An Ordinance Of Additional Appropriation (EDIT Fund). Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2007-0R-17 on the second and third readings, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing 0 a vote of 7-0. Councilperson Grooms discussed the cash balance in the EDIT Fund. Clerk Treasurer Wilder presented and explained Ordinance No. 2007-0R-18, An Ordinance Of Additional Appropriation (Rainy Day Fund). Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2007-0R-18 on the second and third readings, second by Council President Fetz, passing on a vote of7-0. Clerk Treasurer Wilder presented and explained Ordinance No. 2007-0R-19, An Ordinance Of Additional Appropriation (General Fund - Beautification Committee). Councilperson Wilson made the mo~ion to pass Ordinance No. 2007-0R-19 on the second and third readings, second by c'ouncilperson Perkins, passing on a vote of7-0. Clerk Treasurer Wilder reviewed the extensive start on fixed assets. The roads and streets portion of the assets needs to be finished this year. The cost will be approximately $20,000. Councilperson Perkins noted this would provide a more accurate mileage report. Clerk T~easurer Wilder will request funding at another meeting. City Court Judge Scott Lewis presented and explained the need for passage of Ordinance No. 2007-0R-20, An Ordinance Amending 2006-0R-60, Fixing Basic Salaries Of Appointed Officers And Employees Of The City Of Jeffersonville For 2007. Probation Officer Joan Garrett has earned her Masters Degree and is due an increase in T < I I i April 2, 2007 4 salary per the Indiana Judicial Conference. Ms. Garrett was congratulated for her accomplishment. Council person Perkins then made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 2007-0R-20, second by Councilperson Zastawny, passing on a vote of7- O. Councilperson Perkins then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2007-0R-20 on all three readings, second by Council President Fetz, passing on a vote of7-0. Clerk Treasurer Wilder explain~d the need for passage of Resolution No. 2007-R- 14, A Resolution To Advertise For An Additional Appropriation (EDIT Fund -Economic Development Projects For Downtown Merchants). Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass Resolution No. 2007-R-14, second by Councilperson Grooms, passing on a vote of7-0. Clerk Treasurer Wilder explained the need for passage of Resolution No. 2007-R- 15, A Resolution To Advertise For An Additional Appropriation (EDIT Fund - Garbage Truck Leases). Council President Fetz made the motion to pass Resolution No. 2007-R- 15, second by Councilperson Grooms, passing on a vote of7-0. Planning and Zoning Director Chester Hicks presented Resolution No. 2007-R- 16, A Resolution Approving Future Land Use Map. Director Hicks reviewed and explained the maps. Councilperson Zastawny commented on the many hours put into these maps. Councilperson Grooms made the motion to pass Resolution No. 2007-R-16, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of7-0. Mayor Waiz thanked Director Hicks for his hard work. Councilperson Zastawny asked if the same committee people involved in this would be involved in upgrading the master plan. Director Hicks explained they would be asked. CLERK TREASURER COMMENTS: There were no Clerk Treasurer Comments. COMMITTEE REPORTS, COUNCIL AND MAYOR COMMENTS: Councilperson McCauley said there are clarifications needed for the Ethics Commission. He will have proposals at the next meeting. He welcomes all input. This is a work-in-process. This is designed to keep people out of trouble. Councilperson Grooms noted, as a follow-up to Assistant Chief Decker's presentation, this is the type of communication and compromise needed. The phasing in of projects helps the community. Councilperson Grooms said the Finance Committee April 2, 2007 5 adjourned 8:30 P.M. ROBE ~T:,ro~ PEGGY~ILDER, CLERK AND TREASURER