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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 July 21, 2008 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). 3 July 21, 2008 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 4 July 21, 2008 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 July 21, 2008 5 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. July 21, 2008 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