HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-21-2008COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
July 21, 2008
The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met in regulaz session
in Room 101, City Hall, 500 Quartermaster Court, Jeffersonville, Indiana, at 7:30 P.M.
on Monday July 21, 2008.
Mayor Tom Galligan, with Deputy Clerk Treasurer Bazbaza Hollis at the desk,
called the meeting to order. Also present were Council Attorney Larry Wilder, Clerk
Treasurer Administrative Assistant Tiffany Timberlake, and Deputy Clerk Treasurer
Bazbaza Hollis. Mayor Galligan welcomed all in attendance, asking all those present to
stand as Chaplain Conrad Moorer gave the invocation. Mayor Galligan then asked all
those present to join him in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
Mayor Galligan asked all for a moment of silence in memory of C. Richazd
"Dick" Spencer Jr. who passed away. Mayor Galligan noted Mr. Spencer served 28
years as Clerk Treasurer of the City, noting the Mayors he served with. He asked all to
keep Mr. Spencer's family in their prayers.
The roll was called and those present were; Councilpersons Mike Smith, Ed
Zastawny, Keith Fetz, Connie Sellers, Bazbara Wilson, Nathan Samuel, and Ron Grooms.
Absent: None.
Councilperson Samuel made the motion to table agenda items #15 and #16 and
approve the amended agenda, second by Councilperson Grooms, passing on a vote of 7-
0.
Mayor Galligan presented the minutes for consideration. Councilperson Grooms
made the motion to approve the minutes of June 16, 2008 (6:30 P.M.) with the corzection
of the motion to adjourn passing on a vote of 5-Q, second by Councilperson Samuel,
passing on a vote of 7-0. Councilperson Wilson made the motion to approve the minutes
of July 16, 2007 (6:30 P.MJ as presented, second by Councilperson Samuel, passing on
a vote of 7-0. Councilperson Wilson made the motion to approve the minutes of June
16, 2007 (7:30 P.M.) as presented, second by Councilperson Samuel, passing on a vote of
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7-0. Councilperson Wilson then made the motion to approve the minutes of July 7, 2008
(7:30 P.MJ as presented, second by Councilperson Samuel, passing on a vote of 7-0.
Deputy Clerk Treasurer Hollis presented the claim list for consideration by the
Council. Councilperson Smith noted copies of credit cazd chazges need to be included in
the packet. Credit card claims without copies will not be paid starting August 1, 2008.
The procedure was discussed. Councilperson Grooms noted the claim on page 2 for a
Fire training video library in the amount of $5,144.20. This is State mandated for new
hires. Following all discussion Councilperson Fetz made the motion to approve the
claims as presented, second by Council President Zastawny, passing on a vote of 7-0.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Mr. Derek Spence requested Council Special Sessions (workshops) be moved
from the Council Conference room to the Mayor's Conference Room.
COUNCIL COMMENT:
Councilperson Samuel asked if the Forest Pazk deed has been transferred.
Commissioner Mike Moore will be happy to take care of this. It does have the full
support of the Commissioners. Commissioner Moore noted the neighbors appreciate the
City mowing the Pazk. Council President Zastawny agrees with this move.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS:
There were no Department Head reports.
AGENDA ITEMS:
Ordinance No. 2008-OR-37, An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within
The Same Department (Police Department -Clothing Allowance) was presented for
consideration. Councilperson Fetz made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2008-OR-37
on the second and third readings, second by Councilperson Wilson, passing on a vote of
7-0.
Councilperson Grooms made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2008-OR-38, An
Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within Same Department (Annexation Fund) on
the second and third readings, second by Councilperson Fetz, passing on a vote of 7-0.
Councilperson Smith explained the need for passage of Ordinance No. 2008-OR-
39, An Ordinance Transferring Funds Within Same Deparhnent (Council -Cell Phones).
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Councilperson Smith made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2008-OR-39 on the second
and third readings, second by Council President Zastawny, passing on a vote of 7-0.
Councilperson Sellers presented Ordinance No. 2008-OR-4Q, An Ordinance To
Prohibit The Interference Or Impediment Of Public Streets And Right-Of--Way,
explaining she personally lives in the Meadows and has had no problems. She has
received a lot of calls both as a Councilperson and a code enforcement officer.
Councilperson Sellers made the motion to amend the Ordinance Co give a 30-day notice,
giving the reasons for not using Police. Councilperson Smith does have a few concerns.
Council Attorney Wilder said notice is the key and is the issue. Mayor Galligan said this
is an attempt to prevent problems. Councilperson Fetz pointed out the current Ordinance
gives Officers the ability to determine if a hazardous condition exists. Councilperson
Fetz feels the Ordinance does not allow walking on the srteets in azeas that do not have
sidewalks. He feels the Ordinance has a lot of flaws and he hates "coming in and
slamming doors". Councilperson Wilson said she has received calls regazding tables and
chairs on sidewalks. Councilperson Grooms feels [here is a lot of merit to the Ordinance
as it is a public safety issue. Councilperson Fetz feels, as a City, there is a need to
provide a degree of safety. Some responsibility should be on pazents. Councilperson
Samuel is not in favor of limiting play. He feels more talk is needed Councilperson
Sellers withdrew her motion to amend. At the conclusion of all discussion,
Councilperson Sellers made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2008-OR-40 on the second
reading, second by Councilperson Grooms, failing on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilpersons Smith, Sellers, and Grooms.
Nays: Councilpersons Zastawny, Fetz, Wilson, and Samuel.
Councilperson Sellers presented and explained Ordinance No. 2008-OR-43, An
Ordinance To Control The Growth Of Weeds And Noxious Plants. Councilperson
Sellers presented pictures and discussed several points of the Ordinance. Following
discussion Councilperson Samuel made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2008-OR-43
on the first reading with the change of 25 feet to 50 feet, second by Councilperson Smith,
passing on a vote of 7-0.
Councilperson Sellers presented and explained Ordinance No. 2008-OR-44, An
Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 2004-OR-20, Concerning Removal Of Debris And
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Trash. Councilperson Fetz made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No.
2008-OR-44, second by Councilperson Grooms, passing on a vote of 7-0. Councilperson
Sellers made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2008-OR-44 on all three readings, second
by Council President Zastawny, passing on a vote of 7-0.
Council Attorney Wilder reminded the Council Ordinance No. 2004-OR-40 is
enforceable which means no tables and chairs on sidewalks. This should be looked at for
the next meeting.
CLERK TREASURER COMMENTS:
There were no Clerk Treasurer Comments.
COMMITTEE REPORTS, COUNCIL AND MAYOR COMMENTS:
Councilperson Samuel updated the Council on the CDBG status. The current
project is the Utica Sellersburg Road sewer extension. The next project application
cannot go in until bids are let. He asks the Council to be thinking about prioritizing
projects, making sure all work with the Mayor and Administration. Councilperson
Samuel asked about the new Ordinance regarding the fee for closing the bridge. Officer
Grimes reported the bridge was closed for the Humana Building implosion and the
$1,000 fee was paid. Councilperson Samuel said the Building Authority Ordinances
were tabled to allow for discussion. He asks that a committee be formed. Council
President Zastawny is not awaze of any controversy. Mayor Galligan noted the need to
make it legal. Council President Zastawny appointed Councilpersons Grooms and
Samuel to the committee. Councilperson Samuel noted the need to think about a
facilities manager for the City.
Councilperson Grooms attended the July 17, 2008 Sanitary Sewer Board meeting
requesting that $200,000 in PILOT funds and liability insurance reimbursement be
continued. Both requests were approved. Councilperson Grooms reported the Solid
Waste collection rate for the City of Jeffersonville is 84.9%. This shows the citizens caze
about recycling. It is going pretty well. A $1.00 tipping fee per ton is chazged to the
City. The Finance Committee will begin the budget process. He has talked with Bill
Mattingly and the Clerk Treasurer's Office. Councilperson Grooms thanks Mat Owen,
Chaplain Moorer, and the Police Officer for their attendance this evening. Councilperson
Grooms noted future Riverstage shows might be in questions. Sweet Chazity has been
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cancelled due to the cost. Councilperson Grooms previously asked Assistant Timberlake
to have a more colorfial presentation on the computerized agenda. He says she has done
well.
Councilperson Wilson noted the Spay/Neuter Golf Tournament went very well.
The day was beautiful. She thanks all. The Toumament cleazed at least $13,000. The
Concerts In The Park have been very nice. She encourages all to come.
Councilperson Fetz would like to invite MSD representatives to the next
workshop to discuss rain barrels.
Councilperson Smith commends Councilperson Grooms for going to the Sewer
Board with the financial requests. Councilperson Smith has distributed a list of his
thoughts on regulating the use of golf cazts. Mayor Galligan noted the talk at the
Mayor's Round Table was about the use of golf cazts. He noted the State Police have
issued tickets in one town. He suggests pursuing legislation. Councilperson Smith
requested the installation of speed bumps in alleys. Mayor Galligan replied no,
suggesting speed humps. Council Attorney Wilder noted rumble strips may be used.
Council President Zastawny requests Department Heads or Assistants attend
Council meetings.
Mayor Galligan called attention to the successful swim meet at the Aquafic Center
Saturday. About 1500 kids participated. There is not enough parking. Council President
Zastawny attended the meet. He noted this facility is a gem for Jeff as it is the best
facility that he goes to. Mayor Galligan said the money has been curtailed for the
Riverstage concerts. They aze starting now to raise money for next yeaz. Plans are to
extend the Greenway along the restaurants. What is happening downtown along the river
is amazing. The match amount has been raised for the Big 4 Bridge project. Riverstage
will be fine next year. The bands on Friday nights aze good. The crowds aze not bad,
could be better. His goal is to have the Louisville Orchestra consistently, something like
the Roarchestra. Event Director Knight is working herself to death. There is land based
electric to the barge. All need to come down and enjoy.
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As there was no further business [o come before the Council, the meeting was
adjourned 9:00 P.M.
THOMAS R. GALLIG ,MAYOR
ATTEST:
PEGG LDER,CLERK AND TREASURER