HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-16-2008 Special SessionJEFFERSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL SESSION
Monday, June 16, 2008-6:30 P.M.
City Hall Council Conference Room
Council Vice President Connie Sellers called the meeting to order at 6:50 P.M., and on
call of the roll those members present were: Councilpersons Ron Grooms, Barbara
Wilson, Connie Sellers, Mike Smith, and Nathan Samuel Councilperson Keith Fetz and
Ed Zastawny were absent. Also present were Executive Assistant Dana Young, Sewer
Billing Office Director Bil] Mattingly, Council Attorney Larry Wilder, and DepuCy Clerk
Treasurer Bazbara Hollis.
Councilperson Samuel made the motion to approve the agenda tabling agenda item #1Q,
adding Republic Bank and recommendations to Park Authority, second by Councilperson
Wilson, passing on a vote of 5-0.
Vehicle and Fuel Management Systems
A Take Home Vehicles (Revised 06/11/08) was presented for discussion. Councilperson
Samuel does not feel this applies to the City Counoil, but feels it is an internal policy.
This is for information only. Councilperson Sellers noted the Building Commission
Office and City Engineer vehicles are not being taken home. According to reports from
[he Clerk Treasurer's office it appeazs the funding for gasoline is in line at this time.
Councilperson Grooms does no[ agree by looking at the last two months expenditures.
Councilperson Samuel would like to look for ways to control costs. Mayor Galligan is
asked to watch usage. Councilperson Samuel quesfions the need to patrol in the annexed
azeas at this time. Councilperson Samuel feels the Council needs to look at Mayor
Galligan as a CEO. Councilperson Sellers noted there is no control over the cost per
gallon.
Police Software
Councilperson Samuel reported [he Finance Committee met with Mayor Galligan. EDIT
funding was prioritized. The top priority is funding for Police software, laptops, and
cameras. The Mayor's plan is to spend $250,000 in 2008 and at least that amount in
2009. The total cost is between $1.2 and $].4 million. Mayor Galligan will need to
amend the Edit executive order. Director Mattingly will research funding by lease vs.
purchase. This does include GPS. Council Attorney Wilder asked, on behalf of Council
President Zastawny, if this expense is necessitated by annexation. Director Mattingly
explained the portion of HB1001 regazding financing and excess levy appeal for
annexation. This will be discussed with Umbaugh. Councilperson Grooms will ask that
an EDIT proposal be adopted at a regular meeting.
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Credit Card
Councilperson Wilson reviewed an outstanding credit cazd bill amounting to $4,900 that
needs to be addressed. Finance charges are being assessed. Copies of the signed
invoices have been requested from the bank (Republic Bank) and have not been received.
Council Attorney Wilder recommends paying the bill and attempt to get information from
the bank. Councilperson Smith suggests new credit cazds be obtained suggesting
Republic Bank not be considered. Councilperson Samuel suggests the charges be
disputed. Following discussion Councilperson Samuel made the motion to have Council
Attorney Wilder dispute the chazges in questions, second by Councilperson Smith,
passing on a vote of 5-0. Councilperson Smith then made the motion to take Republic
Bank off our credit card vendor list until this is resolved, second by Councilperson
Grooms, passing on a vote of 5-0.
Parks Authority Recommendations
Councilperson Grooms presented a Pazk claims list dated June 12, 2008 and a proposed
Jeff Parks Department 2008 Facility & Park Fees. Councilperson Grooms then made the
motion to recommend to the Parks Authority that the claims list dated June 12, 2008 and
the proposed fees be approved, second by Councilperson Samuel, passing on a vote of 5-
0.
Councilperson Samuel made the motion to adjourn at 7:22 P.M., second by
Councilperson Wilson passing on a vote of 5-0.
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