HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-02-1996COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE~ INDIANA
JANUARY 2~ 1996
City of
Common Council
The of the
regular session in the Multi-Purpose Meeting Room
Building, Jeffersonv~lle, Indlana~ at 7:3~ P.M.
January 1996.
Jeffersonvllle met in
in the City-County
on the 2nd day of
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Thomas R. Ga!llgan~
with Clerk and Treasurer C. Richard Spencer Jr, at the desk. Mayor
Galligan welcomed all in attendance, asking ali_ those present to stand
as Co~lncllperson Ron Ellis gave the invocation, He 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 Perklns~ Ron Ellls~
Wllson~ Andrew Wltllams
Absent: None.
Donna M. Frantz~ Peggy Knight Wilder, Barbara
III, and Vlcky Conlin.
Mayor Galligan thanked all those for attending asking all to
bear with them and all will try to make it smooth~
Mayor Galligan presented the minutes of the meeting of
November 29; 1995; for consideration by the Council. Councilperson
Wilder made the motion to approve the minutes as presented, seconded
by Councilperson Williams amd carried unanimously.
Clerk a~d Treasurer Spencer presented
consideration by the Council along with one
Following all disc~]sslon; Councilperson Perkins
approve the claims as presented as well as the additional,
Counci!person Conlin~ passing unanimously.
the claim list for
additional claim.
made the motion to
seconded by
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Council president Wilder explained she enjoyed serving as
President of the Council and it was an honor, and she ls looking
forward to the new year. She then made the motion to elect
Councllperson Willlams as Council President for 1996~ seconded by
Councllperson Wllson, passing unanimously.
Clerk and Treasurer Spencer presented
Resolution No~ 96-R-1, A Resolution Authorizing The
Temporarily Dormant Funds. Following all discussion,
Perkins made the motion to pass Resolution No. 96-R-1,
Councllperson Wllson, passing unanimously.
96-0R-1,
Of Law.
and explained
Investment Of
Counci!person
seconded by
Attorney Sedwlck presented and explained Ordinance No~
An Ordinance Creating The City Of Jeffersonvi!le Department
Councl]person Wilder made the motion to suspend the rules for
Ordinance No~ 96-OR-1~ seconded by Council
passing unanimously. Councilperson Wilder then
pass Ordinance No. 96-OR-1 on all three readings,
President Wllliams~ passing unanimously.
President Williams,
made the motion to
seconded by Council
Attorney Sedwich presented and explained Ordinance No.
96-OR-2, An Ordinance Creating The City Of Jeffersonvlllle Department
Of Safety. Councllperson Perkins made the motion to suspend the rules
for Ordinance Nor 96-OR-2~ seconded by Council President Williams~
passing unanimously. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass
Ordinance No. 96-09-2 on all three readings~ seconded by Council
President Williams, passing unanimously.
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Attorney Sedwlck presented and explained Ordinance No~
96-09-3, An Ordinance Amending Certaln Portions Of Section 1 Of
Ordinance No. 957OR-25 (Mayor's Office, Department of Law, Planning
and Zonlng~ and Sewage). Following all discussion, Counci!person
Frantz made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No~
96-09-3, seconded by Councilperson Wilson, passing unanimously.
Councllperson Frantz then made the motion to pass Ordinance No.
96-09-3 on all three readings, seconded by Councilperson Wilson,
passing on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councllpersons Perkins, Ellis, Frantz, Wilder, Wilson,
presented and
Williams~
and Conlln.
Nays: NoDe.
Attorney Sedwick
96-OR-4~ An Ordinance Transferring Certain
Department, (City Attorney, Planning and Zonings
Fo]lowing all discussion~ Councilperson Ellis
explained Ordinance No.
Funds Within Same
and Mayor's Office).
made the motion to
suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 96-OR-4, seconded by
Councilperson Conlin, passing unanimously. Councilperson Ellis then
made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 96-OR-4 on all three readings,
seconded by Council President Wll!lams~ passing on the following roll
call vote:
Ayes: Councilpersons Perkins, Ellis, Frantz, Wilder, Wilson,
Williams, and Conlin.
Nays: None
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for a
1996,
Planning and Zoning Director Jlm Urban presented a proposal
retreat which if agreed upon would be held Saturday, Jan!lary 13~
from 9:~0 A.M. until 4~0 P.M. The purpose of the retreat is to
plan for the next four years, Director Urban then reviewed the
proposal from Strategic Development Group, Inc.~ explaining
the
proposed cost
would be a great first step,
applauds Mayor Galligan and
Frantz suggests meeting in
Councilperson Wilder suggests contacting Mr.
facility for common use. Director Urban
information about Strategic Development Group,
is S6;4~0 to $7,0~. Councilperson Perkins feels this
suggesting input from other sectors. He
Director Urban for this. Councllperson
the City-County Building to save costs.
Walt Bales as he has a
gave some background
Inc., saying they are
familiar with this area. Councllperson Conlin agrees this is a good
idea. Mayor Galligan believes he is an energetic person that wants to
do a lot of things and there is a need for all to go in the same
dlrectlon~ this is why be is suggesting this. Ideas do need to be
prioritized. Councilperson Perkins asked if Mayor Galligan is
familiar with the facilitator and does agree they would do a good Job.
Mayor Galllgan does agree with the facilitator. Councllperson Ellis
questions payment of the cost. Councl]person Wilder recommends the
Mayor and Council share the cost from their promotion funds. All
agree with the co.ncept and Councilperson Perklns made the motion for
the Mayor and Council to share the cost, seconded by Counci!person
Ellis, passing unanimously.
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Mayor Galligan explained the boat dock rentals will be taken
from the Park Department and put into the Building Commissioners
Office. A policy for administering the boat docks will be created. A
plan will be put together on how to development the riverfront in
conjunction with the boat docks~ the greenway~ and all rlverfront
development. This will be coordinated by the City Planner~ the
Building Commissioner and the Parks Department. The boat docks will
be controlled so that the City of Jeffersonvllle can be proud of them.
It will be made nice for all the City to use and make it user
friendly. Council President Wilder questioned if Park Board approval
is needed. Councilperson Perkins does not believe so as the City owns
the area as a common area. No changes will have to be made in the
current Riverfront Non-Reverting Fund~ Attorney Sedwlck said some
rules and regulations of the Parks Department will have to be
rescinded. Counci!person Perkins made the motion to pass Resolution
96-R-2~ A Resolution Authorizing The Control Of the Boat Docks On The
Riverfront Be Transferred From The Park Department To The Building
Commission Offlce~ seconded by Councllperson Conlin, passing
unanimously. There followed discussion regarding Ordinance versus
Resolution. Counc.ilperson Perkins informed the Council the Court Of
Appeals has ruled that Resolutions carry the same as Ordinances.
Attorney Sedwick feels no need for an Ordinance now, however the
policies may be put in Ordinance form at a later time.
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Mayor Galligan has looked at the Masonic Lodge on Spring
Street in Jeffersonville and is considering an option to purchase the
building to use as a City Hall. This could only happen if an
arrangement could be worked out with the County Commissioners to buy
the City's equity o~t of the City-County Building. This would allow
for the funds to fit the Lodge to the City's needs. The number one
purpose for this is to be in a building where the City can control
its' own destiny, and to have all the people in one building. Another
consideration is to help downtown. This is a beautiful building that
is part of ollr heritage. It would make a beautiful City Hall if all
the numbers can be worked out. Mayor Galligan would like to take an
option on the property to allow the City to get in the building to see
what it will take and allow time to make an intelligent decision. He
feels this money would be well spent. Councilperson Perkins feels the
benefit would be seen in the short run. Mr. Charles Kenneth White~ as
senior deacon of Masonic Lodge Clark 4~ would love to see the City
buy the bullding~ but it is a "dog". More money would be spent there
as all the plumbing needs to be replaced, the heat is fuel oil, the
electricity is shot. The remodeling would have to be extensive as the
ceiling in one room is 2~ feet. Mr. White does not want to have his
tax dollars raised to put in that building. He is against that.
Mayor Galligan understands, that is why he wants to have people look
at it that can put the numbers together. If it is not financially a
good move it will not be done~ He does want to explore the
opportunity and all the options. This is for discussion only.
Councllperson Wilder feels most people do not realize how much the
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City does spend in this building and that is why she feels it is good
to look into this. Councllperson Perkins estimates the cost to stay
in this building for the next four years at a million dollars plus.
This is why he would llke to look into this beautiful historical
building and to bringing traffic back to Spring Street, Even if this
is a break even situation it would be a benefit and he does support
the proposal. Mayor Galligan feels if the City spends $5~0~ to check
it out without the option, the building could be sold, this is why he
would like to buy the $1,000 option. The asking price of the building
Is $20~,~ and they are offerlng $150,~. The Carnegie Library is
not big enough and does not have enough parking. There is parking at
the Masonic Lodge. Mayor Galligan said he is trying to make good
business sense. This building is too small. This might not be the
opportunity that is needed but he does want to look at it and he will
be the first to say if it will not work. Councllperson Perkins made
the motion to pass Resolution 96-R-3~ A Resolution Authorizing Mayor
Galllgan and/or The Board Of Public Works And Safety To Enter Into A
Binding Agreement And Place A $1~ Retainer To Buy Time To Make
Explorations~ seconded by Councilperson Ellis, and carried
unanimously.
Councilperson Wilder explained the Council Secretary
positions saying she would like to carry these forward. She requests
the Council members review this for appointments at a later date.
Mayor Galllgan stated he is glad to be here. He looks
forward to working with everybody and answering anybody's questions
that have them. He feels
done for Jeffersonvllle.
things will be made to happen.
with this Council positive things can be
A posltlve foot will be put forward and
One of the ~rst things will be to
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take that ugly bridge over Highway 62 out. He has a quote of $5,200
to take it out. The materials then may be sold for scrap. He will
take other bids but believes none will be lower. Some good things
will be done to clean up Jeffersonville and make it a place to be
proud of. Mayor Galllgan says "bear with me~ we'll get it done"~
Councllperson Perkins is glad to be back again to work with
a lot of old friends. He does not feel all the meetings will be as
cordial as this meetlng but that is what makes the world go around.
In the past the Council has
feel a healthy exchange of
witho~lt being disagreeable,
been acc~]ssed of bickering, he does not
ideas is bickering. Ail can disagree
Honest people have honest differences and
he knows this will happen. Councilperson Perkins stated Mayor
Galllgan will be the fourtt] Mayor he has had the opportunity to work
with and in the past few months he has never been made more to feel a
part of the team. He hopes all on the City Council and the citizens
of Jeffersonvll!e appreciate the openness and sharing of ideas by the
Mayor. Mayor Gal!igan is a talkers but he is also a good listener.
Councllperson Perkins appreciates the
administration.
Councilperson Ellis thanks the citizens
for glvlng him the opportunity to work with this
opportunity to work with thls
of Jeffersonville
Council and the
Mayor. He ls looking forward to a properous fou~ years. He would
like to remlnd the Mayor there is another ugly bridge on 14th Street.
Mayor Galllgan said "one bridge at a time".
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Councilperson Frantz said there is money in the new budget
to beautify the entrances to the City. She and Mayor Gatligan
attended the Solid Waste Board this evening. She expressed the desire
to remain on the Board for another year as there are a lot of issues
coming up with the Board. She was not in favor of the new Director of
the Solid Waste Board but she wants all to know that his first
presentation to the Board was excellent. He did give a list of his
goals to the members. Councllperson Frantz promises to watch closely
to make sure they happen. If the first meeting is any indication, he
will do a good Job. One of the big problems is recycling for
multi-family homes. This will become mandatory. A lot that goes into
the landfills can be reduced this way. Co%~ncllperson Frantz again
expressed the desire to serve on the Board.
Councllperson Wilder asks Council President Williams to call
for the various Council appointments either tonight or the next
meeting. Councllperson Perkins suggests leaving them as they are
until the next meeting. Councllperson Wilder asks if the subdivision
ordinance has been reworked. Planner Urban suggests the zoning
ordinance be redone, Councllperson Wilder feels thls is important to
do as it is frustrating serving on the Plan Commission. Councllperson
Wilder welcomes the new Council members, thanking Mayor Galllgan for
including the Council in all his plans.
Council. person Wilson welcomes all the new members saying she
feels all are in. for an exciting and productive foyer years, The
Inner-City Road is on the go and there will be a greenway meeting
soon.
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Councllperson Conlin thanks all for coming, saying she ls
excited about working with the Council. She wants all to be able to
contact her by calling her at home at 282-3286 or by page at 478-0388.
She suggests filling the Council Secreatary positions that are vacant
and allowing those Councilperson to keep the positions they had
previously.
Councllperson Frantz has talked with Ms. Nellie Nolan
regarding housing projects that have been constructed, giving no
consideration to the children that will live in the complexes. She
does not feel this area is the only area with this problem. She does
not know how to address the situation but it is her feeling a
developer should provide green space and a possible playground.
Planner Urban feels thls should be done through zoning. Councllperson
Prantz asks if the developers could be contacted to donate property to
the Park Department and have the department put the equipment on it.
Council President Williams explained he had an opportunity a
few years ago to meet a man that ran a "can do" campaign~ This man is
now Mayor. He is impressed with his goals and objectives.
Mr. Charles Kenneth White stated the Mayor did a good job.
The retreat will be open to the public.
Mayor Gslllgan will be holding his first
office on Tuesday, January 23 from 6:~ P.Mo
in his
10 minute appointments. Appointments can be make or
come first served. There will be s Greenway meeting
noon at the Falls Of The Ohio Interpretive Center~
Mayor Galllgan then introduced his department heads,
"Mayor's Night In"
to 8:00 P.M. with
it will be first
on January 5 at
All are invited.
Police Chief Mike
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JoAnn. Also
Commissioner
Ewton.
Pavey; Assistant Chief Maynard Marsh, Building Commissioner Bill
Gavin; City Engineer Bob Mlller~ Fire Chief Mike Smith, Assistant Fire
Chief Bill Davis; City Planner Jim Urban, Safety Director Tony Harrod,
Deputy Mayor Phil McCauley, Personnel Director "Pee Wee" Lakeman,
Sewage Billing Director Bob Goldman, Parks Department Superintendent
Rick Elliott; City Attorney Anne Marie Sedwick, Wastewater Treatment
Director Kendall Coleman, his secretary Hona McBride and his wife
out cleanlng the streets from snow are Street
George Trembly, and Vehicle Maintenance Director Mike
There being no further business
Councllperson Perkins moved to adjourn st 8:35 o'clock
by Councilperson Conlin and %~nan_~ously car~led.
CLERK AND TREAS1 RD SPENCER JR.
to come before the Council,
seconded