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Home My WebLink About02-04-2008COUNCIL PROCEEDMGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA February 4, 2008 The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met in regulac session in Room 101, CiTy Hall, 500 Quartermaster Coun, Jeffersonville, Indiana, at 730 P.M. on Monday February 4, 2008. Council President Ed Zastawny, with DepuTy Clerk Treasurer Barbara Hollis at the desk, called the moeting to order. Also present were City Attorney Darren Wilder and City Council Attorney Larry Wilder. Council President Zastawny welcomed al] in attendance, asking all those present to stand as Councilperson Grooms gave the invocation Council President Zastawny 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 Mike Smith, Ed Zastawny, Keith Fetz, Connie Sellers, Barbara Wilson, Nathan Samuel, and Ron Grooms. Absent: Mayor Galligan. Following discussion, Councilperson Grooms made the motion to approve the agenda with the addition of #ISA, Resolution of Additional Appropriation, #15B Ordinance regarding Parks, and #17 Resolution regarding Ohio River Bridges, also moving item #17 to #11A, second by Councilperson Samuel, passing on a vote of 7-0. Deputy Clerk Treasurer Hollis presented the claim list fox consideration by the Council, explaining one additional claim. Following discussion Councilperson Grooms made the motion to approve the claims on the list as presented, denying [he additional claim, noting the high cost of fuel, and noting the claim for Lowe's included a refrigerator as well as a microwave oven, second by Councilperson Wilson, passing on a vote of 7-0. PUBLIC COMMON"f: There was no public comment. COUNCIL COMMON"r: There was no Council comment. February 4, 2008 2 DEPARTMENT }iEAD REPORTS: "there were no Department Head reports. AGENDA f}EMS: Council President Zastawny made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2008-OR-l, An Ordinance Rescinding All Ordinances Or Resolution Purporting To AFfording PERF For Certain Elected City Officers, on the second and third readings, second by Councilperson Wilson, passing on a vote of 7-0. Mr. Alan Applegate, Attomey representing Paul Michael Campbell, appeazed before the Council requesting passage of Ordinance No. 2008-OR-7, An Ordinance Granting Petition To Vacate Public Way. Mr. Applegate presented a map explaining [he area. Councilperson Smith noted the area needs to be dealt with and recommends approval. Council President Zastawny asked for public comment. No comments were voiced. Following discussion, Councilperson Smith made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2008-OR-7, second by Councilperson Samuel, passing on a vote of 7-0. Deputy Hollis presented Ordinance No. 2008-OR 2, An Ordinance Amending 2007-OR-90, Which Amends 2007-OR-87A, Which Amends 2007-OR-82, Which Amends Ordinance 2007-OR-48, An Ordinance Fixing Basic Salaries Of Appointed Officers And Employees Of The City Of Jeffersonville, Indiana For The Year 2008. Following discussion, Councilperson Samuel made the motion to table Ordinance No. 2008-OR-2, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 7-0. Councilperson Grooms made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2008-OR-5, An Ordinance Of Additional Appropriation (EDIT Fund-Portable Restroom), on the third reading second by Councilperson Fetz, passing on a vote of 7-0. Deputy Hollis presented Ordinance No. 2008-Or-6, An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within Same Department (City Attomey Budget). Following discussion, Councilperson Sellers, made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2008-OR-6 on the second and third readings, second by Councilperson Samuel, passing on a vote of 7-0. Jorge Lanz, Engineer with Jacobi Toombs & Lanz, presented and explained Jeffersonville Sanilazy And CSO Capital Improvement Projects Bond Schedule -ALT. No. 1, Expand Downtown W WTP, Years 1 thm 5. Engineer Lanz proposes an SRF loan versus an open market issue. There will be a formal presentation at the next meeting. A February 4, 2008 3 rate increase is not a consideration. He explained the time schedule noting the need to ace expeditiously. Councilperson Fetz explained Resolution No. 2008-R-6, A Resolution Of Additional Appropriation (EDIT Fund - Parks Department Mowers). Park Superintendent Manors explained the need and answered questions. At the conclusion of all discussion, Councilperson Fetz made the motion to pass Resolution No. 2008-R-6, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 7-0. Councilperson Fetz presented Ordinance No. 2008-OR-4, An Ordinance Establishing "f he Jeffersonville Pazks Commission And Rescinding Ordinance No. 83- OR-18 Entitled: "An Ordinance Concerning Public Parks And Recreation In The City of Jeffersonville, Indiana, as Authorized by IC 36-]0-3" for further consideration. Councilperson Grooms reviewed changes. Following discussion, Councilperson Grooms made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2008-OR-4 on the second reading, second by Councilperson Wilson Council President Zastawny noted this represents great continuity. 'The motion passed on a vote of 7-0. Councilperson Sellers presented for discussion and study, An Ordinance Regulating Travel And Travel Expenses For City Employees, Elected Officials And Lame Duck# Elected Officials And Department Heads. Councilperson Sellers explained this is written in the strictest sense. Councilperson Grooms presented and read parts aloud Resolution No. 2008-R-7, A Resolution Encouraging The State Of Indiana To Provide Necessary Financial Support To Insure The Construction Of The Ohio River Bridges. Council President Zastawny has suggested this be presented. The subject of bridge tolls was discussed. Councilperson Grooms made the motion to pass Resolution No. 2008-R-7, second by Councilperson Zastawny, passing on a vote of 7-0. CLERK "TREASURER COMMENTS: There were no Clerk Treasurer Comments. COMMITTEE REPORTS, COUNCIL AND MAYOR COMMENTS: Councilperson Samuel me[ with Engineer Lanz, Executive Assistant Dana Young, and Jenny Eggenspiller of Congressman Hi1Ps office. Congressman Hill has agreed [o with critical water and sewer projects. Councilperson Samuel invited all to attend the February 4, 2008 4 Jeffersonville High School Gids Basketball Sectional tomorrow night at New Albany 1-ligh School. Couneilperson Grooms requests a Council Workshop to include Mc Gary Leaven. Councilpersons Grooms and Samuel will be meeting Wednesday regarding salary-funding issues. The finance committee needs to take a serious look at capital purchases for 2008. There is a need for planning of necessary purchases. The retreat will be held this Saturday. Assistant Young has sent an email and requests feedback. Couneilperson Wilson reported on the Animal Shelter and spay and neuter program meeting. The incinerator has been ordered. All is going well. Couneilperson Sellers reported on a workshop she attended in New Orleans regazding code enforcement and rental programs. She would Tike to fly in three presenters for a workshop for April 24, 2008. Couneilperson Fetz has met with Pazk Superintendent Manors. New programs aze being developed and there is positive momentum underway. Couneilperson Smith made a motion to take an inventory of all credit cards in the Ciry to be completed by March 1, second by Couneilperson Wilson, passing on a vote of 7-0. Registration forms for the "Polar Plunge" can be picked up in the Clerk Treasurer's Office. Council President Zastawny made the motion to take an inventory of all cell phones and pagers, second by Couneilperson Grooms, passing on a vote of 7-0. Couneilperson Fetz will follow up on media equipment training for all boards. Council President Zastawny thanked all for attending the meeting. As there was no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned 835 P.M. Q c e t THOMAS R. GALLIG N, OR TTES1: PEGG WILDER, CLERK AND TREASURER