HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-16-1996COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEF~ERSONVILLE, INDIANA
JANUARY 16, 1996
The Common Council of the City of
regular session in the Multi-Purpose Meeting Room
Building, Jeffersonvllle~ Indiana, at 7:30 P.M.
January 1996.
Jeffersonville met in
in the City-County
on the !6th day of
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Thomas R~ Galllgan,
with Clerk and Treasurer C. Richard Spencer Jr~ at the desk. Mayor
Galligan welcomed all in attendance~ asking all those present to stand
as Councl!person 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
John Perkins, Ron Ellis,
Wilson, Andrew Williams
Absent: None.
Mayor Galligan presented the
December 18, 1995~ December 30, 1995,
called and those present were Councllpersons
Donna M. Frantzt Peggy Knight Wllder, Barbara
III, and Vlcky Conlln.
mlnutes of the meetings of
and January 2, 1996 for
consideration by the Council. Councilperson Wilder made the motion to
approve the min~ltes of all three meetings as presented, seconded by
Councilperson Conlin and carried unanimously.
Clerk and Treasurer Spencer presented the claim list for
consideration by the Council. Councilperson Perkins made the motion
to approve the claims as presented with the exception of the claim to
the Clark County Treasurer in the amount of S6,108.30 to allow time
for review, seconded by Councilperson Wilder. Clerk and Treasurer
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Spencer
Councilperson
withdrew hls
approve the
Treasurer in the amount of
Clerk and Treasurer Spencer,
unanimously.
presented additional claims with discussion fo!lowing~
Wilder withdrew her second and Councl!person Perkins
motion. Councilperson Perkins then made the motion to
claim list omitting the claim to the Clark County
S6~108~30, and adding those presented by
seconded by Councllperson Wilder, passing
Allen Morris, Attorney representing Bestway Trucking, Inc,
appeared before the Council explaining Resolution No~ 96-R-3, A
Resolution Approving Continued Tax Abatement. Attorney Sedwick
informed the Council State Statute does allow for this situation.
Councilperson Ellis questioned if there is a follow-up procedure.
Attorney Sedwlck explained those approved since 1991 do have to file
an annual statment~ Councilperson Wilder feels the Council should
have a formal review committee, which it does not have at this time.
This would be a topic of discussion for a workshop. Attorney Morris
assured the Council Bestway does intend to stay in Jeffersonvitle.
Mayor Galligan asked how it was this was not picked up on the taxes.
Attorney Morris does not know~ Following all discussion~ Coucllperson
Wilson made the motion to pass Resolution No. 96-R-3, seconded by
Councilperson Ellis, passing unanimously.
Mr. Jim Hil!~ and MF~ Jim Martin, two of six investors in
Rimwood Inc., presented Resolution No. 96-R-4~ A Resolution Approving
Statement Of Benefits For Purposes Of Property Tax Abatement. They
expleined the company and answered questions from the Council.
Councilperson Perkins believes abatements on equipment should be for
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Council appointments.
Councilperson Ron
Councltperson Frantz.
carried unanimously.
Council President Williams opened for discussion the various
Councilperson Wilder made the motion to appoint
Ellis to the Plan Commission~ seconded by
There being no further nominations the motion
Councilperson Wilson made the motion to appoint
Councilperson Donna Frantz to the Solid Waste Board, seconded by
Councilperson Wilder. There being no further nominations, the motion
carried unanimously. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to
reconfirm the appointments of Jim Urban and Dale Yost to the
Redevelopment Commission, seconded by Councilperson Williams. There
being no further nominations, the
Attorney Sedwick asks the Council to be
that will be open February 1, 1997,
motion carried unanimously.
thinking about an appointment
on the Economic Development
Commission. This would be a recommendation from the Council to the
Mayor. Council President Williams made the motion to appoint Steve
Stemler to the Economic Development Council, seconded by Councltperson
Wilson. Councilperson Conlin asked if Steve Stemler had been asked if
he is willing to serve.
want to stay involved.
unanimously.
Council President Williams made
Ordinance Transferring Surplus Funds From
Council President Williams said Steve does
Following discussion, the motion passed
the motion to table the
The Cumulative Capital
Improvement Fund To The General Fund, seconded by Councilperosn
Wilder~ passing unanimously. Councilperson Perkins requests Ms.
Jenniffer Mead, of the Department of Redevelopment, and all others
that may be involved in the situation making this transfer necessary
to appear at the next Council meeting for a question and answer
period.
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five years as oppossed to ten years. Following all discussion,
Councllperson Perkins made the motion to pass Resolution No. 96-R-4
making the change from 10 years
Conlln, passing unanimously~
Councilperson Perkins
to 5 years, seconded by Councilperson
asked if the request for a tax
abatment for Wall Street Cafe could be considered tonight as
is waiting for approval before starting construction.
Sedwick said as this is a restaurant there is a different
the owner
Attorney
procedure
which includes approval from the Economic Development Commission which
did act favorably at a meeting held earlier this same day, saying it
will be considered at the Council meeting of February 5, 1996.
Councilperson Perkins asks if the Council could give preliminary
approval so that ground may be broken. Council President Williams is
oppossed to this as it may set a precedent. He favors following
procedure. Councilperson Wilder stated she has voted in oppossition
to tax abatments in the past as construction was started prior to the
request. This will be considered at the next meeting.
Mayor Galllgan would like to set the meeting schedule for
1996 for the first and third Monday of the month. He would like to
continue the starting time for the first Monday at 7:30 P.M. He would
like to change the starting time for the third Monday to 5:0~ P.M., to
see if this will allow others to attend the meetings. Televising the
meeting was discussed at the retreat and will be looked into.
Following discussion it was decided to follow the suggested schedule.
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Clerk and Treasurer Spencer presented and explained
Resolution No. 96-R-5~ A Resolution Approving Advertising For An
Additional Appropriation. This will be for advertising purposes only.
Following discussion, Councllperson Perkins made the motion to pass
Resolution No. 96-R-5, seconded by Councllperson Wilder, passing
unanimously.
Clerk and Treasurer Spencer presented Ordinance No.
96-OR-6, An Ordinance Amending Certain Portions Of Section 1 Of
Ordinance No.
Department is
deleting the
95-OR-25. Police Chief Mike Pavey explained the Police
deleting a records clerk and adding a dlspatcher~ and
parking enforcement officer and adding a patrolman
without increase in the budget. Councllperson Perkins feels this is
great, commending Cheif Pavey. Park Superintendent Elliott explained
some positions in his department are being combined, and other areas
are being updated to reflect the budget. It was noted the
Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent have taken pay cuts.
Following all disctlsslon, Councllperson Wilder made the motion to
suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 96-OR-6, seconded by Council
Presdient Williams, passing unanimously. Councilperson Wilder then
made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 96-OR-6 on all three readings,
seconded by Councllperson Wilson passing on the following roll call
vote:
Ayes: Councllpersons Perkins, Ellis, ~rantzl Wilder~ Wilson,
Williams~ and Conlin.
Nays: None.
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Deputy to the Mayor McCauley introduced Ms. Cheryl Pence and
Mr. David Lasoncy~ representatives of Sprint Telecommunications
Venture, explaining they are interested in leasing City property. No
decision is required this evening, however the group is following a
time line. Ms. Pence explained the F.C.C. has opened the area to
certain licenses, one of which Sprlnt has aquired for personal
communication services. The area of interest is a 40 by 60 (2400 sq.
feet) site near the Animal Shelter for a 25 year lease. They do have
other areas they are considering. She provided a rough draft of a
proposal to the Council. There is a question of whether a zoning
variance will be necessary. Sprint is here to spend money and provide
a service. Ms. Pence answered questions saying it would be a 90 to
10~ ft. structure with the "beauty in the eye of the beholder", which
will not be offensive. Councilperson Ellis is concerned and requests
a picttire and/or a drawing. Environmental tests will have to be done
in the area. The Board of Public Works and Safety will be the Board
to approve this, however Mayor
aware of the proposal~
Clerk and Treasurer
Galligan wants to make the Council
Spencer presented and explained
Ordinance No. 96-OR-6~ An Ordinance Transferring Funds Within Same
Department. There followed discussion regarding the transfer in the
Council budget for the Health Insurance audit, the fringe area
expenses and the sweeper. There was a question why the Health
Insurance audt was not paid from the Health Insurance Fund. Clerk and
Treasurer Spencer explained the Housing Authority gave the City PILOT
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funds in the amount of
$6,~00 did go into the
explained there were
$6,~00 to be used for this purpose. This
General Fund. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer
questions during the last administration
regarding this that
Spencer feels this
to pay the claim
opinion in writing
to this previously~
in regard to the
were never clearly answered. Clerk and Treasurer
is a matter of opinion and if this Council wishes
from the Health Insurance Fund he would like the
from the City Attorney. The employees did object
Councllperson Frantz questioned where the City is
next annexation. There will be a meeting this
Friday~ Mr. Charles Kenneth White feels where the claim for the audit
is paid for should have been worked out before the audit was done.
Councllperson Wilder would like to see the Arthur Anderson claim paid
as soon as possible. Council President Williams made the motion to
suspend the rules for Ordinance 96-OR-6, seconded by Councilperson
Wilson, failing on a vote of 6-1, with Councilperson Perkins
objecting. Council President Williams then made the motion to pass
Ordinance No. 96-09-6 on the first and second reading, seconded by
Councllperson Wilder, passing on a vote of 6-1, with Councilperson
Perkins in oppossition.
Council President Williams asks that the Council Secretary
briefings be done during the Council remarks for now.
Mayor Galligan said it has been an interesting two weeks,
but "we're having a good time". Mayor Galligan announced Mr. Carrol
Gowens~ Director of the Department of Redevelopment resigned last
Friday so the
Department. The
6:~0 to 8:00 P~M.
administration is looking at reorganizing the
first "Mayor's Night-In" will be next Tuesday from
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Councilperson Perkins, as a citizen and Councllperson
appreciated seeing Mayor Galligan Jump onto a grader and driving
equipment during the recent snow storm: Thls is inspiring to other
workers. Councllperson Perkins feels that
good that it be told publicly.
Councilperson Ellis commends
holding the retreat thls past weekend.
when someone does something
the Mayor for the foresight for
It was very informative and it
let
of hope for the coming year.
Councllperson Frantz read
Children's Choir of Jeffersonville.
meeting.
him know that a lot of ideas are common ideas.
This gives a lot
a thank you note from the
Councilperson Wilson attended an Ohio River Greenway
A grant has been received for a study, and it is hoped
construction can start in 1997.
should be completed in a couple
Councllperson Conlin
The third lane on the Kennedy Bridge
of weeks.
thanks the Police Department, Fire
Department, and Park Departments for talking with her. She also
thanks the Street Department for "putting up with me". She enjoyed
this and learned a great deal. She commends them for the great work.
Councllperson Conlln also commends the Mayor for all he does for the
community, saying he gives all the drlve to go forward.
Council President Williams explained the Council in the past
was struggling with the financing of equipment, particularly for the
Fire Department. This will be addressed again this year.
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Mayor Galligan said the retreat was very productive in that
he feels all have the same goals, they are jllst phrased differently.
All want Jeffersonvil!e to go in the same direction. He feels all are
on the same page of the play book and can make things happen.
Jeffersonvllle has a lot of assets. The problems have been narrowed
down so that specific action
plan for the next four years
can grow and prosper. All
can be taken. Mayor Galllgan feels a
can be formulated so that Jeffersonvllle
that came were involved. Thanks to
Tony Harrod
February 3~
Preservation Station for the use of the facility and to
for having everything the way it was suppossed to be.
there will be a workshop on drainage. A grant has been received to
bring in engineers to talk about drainage from the point of origin to
the main stream. The County Commissioners and Oak Park Conservency
Board of Directors will be Invited. Drainage involves the surrounding
areas,
Ms. Mary
new Councilpersons, the new City
reminding all there is still A~D~A.
and they will be coming back.
There was a question of
ordinance~ Ordinance No.
Councilperson
Ordinance No.
unanlmous!y.
the rules for Ordinance No.
Wilson, passing unanimously.
Goode welcomes the returning Councllpersons, the
Attorney, and the new Mayor~
work to be done in Jeffersonvllle
clarriflcation on the last transfer
96-OR-6. Following discusslon~
Perkins made the motion to reconsider the motion on
96-OR-6, seconded by Councitperson Con!in, passing
Councilperson Perkins then made the motion to suspend
96-OR-6, seconded by Councllperson
Councilperson Perkins then made the
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motion to pass Ordinance No.
by Councllperson Wilson~ passing unanimously.
Counci!person Wilder does not think
adopted Parliamentary Procedure.
Robert's Rules of Order were
96-OR-6 on all three readings~
seconded
the Council has ever
Councilperson Perkins said year ago
adopted, This is difficult to
understand. It is not believed this has ever been a problem.
There being no further business to come before the Council~
Councilperson Perkins moved to adjourn at 9:1~ o'clock P.M. seconded
by Councilperson Conlin and unanimously carried.
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