HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-18-1996COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL Q~ ~HE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVIL~E, INDIANA
MARCH 18, 1996
The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville met in
regular session in the Multi-Purpose Meeting Room in the City-County
Building, Jeffersonvllle, Indiana, at 5:30 P.M.. on the 18th day of
March 1996.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Thomas Iq. Galligan,
with Clerk and Treasurer C. Richard Spencer Jr, at the desk. Mayor
Galligan welcomed all in attendance, asking all those present to stand
as Councilperson 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 Perkins, Ron Ellis, Donna M. Frantz, Peggy Knight Wilder, Barbara
Wilson, Andrew Williams III, and Vicky Conlin.
Absent: None.
Mayor Galligan presented the minutes of the meeting of March
4, 1996 for consideration by the Council. Councilperson Wilder made
the motion to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by
Councilperson Wilson and carried unanimously.
Clerk and Treasurer Spencer presented the claim list for
consideration by the Council along with one additional claim.
Following all discussion, Councilperson Perkins made the motion to
approve the claims as presented as well as the additional, seconded by
Councilperson Conlin, passing unanimously. Councilperson Perkins
requests the claim llst be provided in 8 and 1/2 by 11 inch paper.
Mayor Galligan announced two changes in the agenda.
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Mayor Galligan introduced Fire Chief Mike Smith who
explained one of the highest fire department honors is to be awarded
is the Medal of Valor. Several years ago a Jeffersonvitle Firefighter
went below the structure of the Kennedy Bridge to make a successful
rescue of a gentleman. Following the incident, then Deputy Chief Mac
Klrcher, ordered the Medal of Valor which has never been presented.
Chief Smith then introduced Captain Mac Kircher and Lt. Phil Lovan.
Captlan Kircher related an introduction which took place 10 years
earlier whereby Mike Smith said he had a lot of respect for Mac
because he would not ask anyone to do anything he would not do
himself. He has been under a bridge and he knows what the recipient
went through to save the individual's life. He then presented the
Medal of Valor to Phil Lovan. A standing ovation was given.
Firefighter Lovan explained it was harder to stand in front of this
group than go under the bridge. He then thanked those that were with
him that night, Retired Firefighter Charles DeArk, Captain Tim Conlin
and Sgt. Eric Schnatter. He further thanked Mac Klrcher for his
leadership when he came on the department. This is extra special
coming from Mac, and he accepts this for all his fellow firefighters.
Mayor Galllgan then introduced Deputy Mayor Phil McCauley
who has been named Executive Director of the Department of
Redevelopment as of February 1. Director McCautey explained Ms.
Jennifer Mead is a very valuable employee of the department who more
than earns her pay as she is a certified grant administrator. He then
reviewed the method by which she has been paid asking the Council to
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consider Ordinance
Portions Of Section
amount of her pay will come
lieu of taxes. It is the
income to
discussion,
No. 96-OR-15, An Ordinance Amending Certain
1 Of Ordinance No. 95-OR-25. The approximate
into the City from ~ousing as payment in
goal, in the future~ to generate enough
pay the expenses of the Department. Following all
Councilperson Perkins made the motion to suspend the rules
for Ordinance No. 96-OR-15, seconded by Council President Williams,
passing unanimously. Councllperson Perkins then made the motion to
pass Ordinance No. 96-OR-15 on all three readings, seconded by
Council President Williams, passing on the following roll call vote:
Williams,
Ayes: Councllpersons Perkins,
and Conlin.
Nays: None.
Agent of Record
Ellis, Frantz, Wilder, Wilson,
Edward Culpepper Cooper presented each
Councilperson with a packet of information reviewing the financial
standing of the non-reverting health insurance fund as displayed on a
pie chart. This is a very healthy fund and the rates can stay the
same. Agent Cooper has renogiated away a proposed 9% increase in
dental and life insurance rates. This allows Deputy Mayor McCautey
and the new agent of record to decide if this should continue to be a
part of the self funding. He then reviewed the services of the
Culpepper Group,
choice of drug
Hospital before
can be coordinated with
premiums
stores. Negotiations were
they were a part of Humana.
the medical plan.
one being the prescription program which allowed the
made with Clark County
Workman's compensation
This results in reduced
for workman's compensation. Agent Cooper then read his
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"goodby" letter which states it has been his privilege to have served
as the City's agent of record for the past 14 years. He closed saying
that Arthur Anderson said Agent Cooper charged 5% and he is worth it.
Mr. J. Bruce "Corky" Scales, representing Eric Golden dba
Golden Lawn and Landscape, 2109 Dutch Lane appeared before the Council
requesting the Council consider the third reading for Ordinance No.
96-OR-13, An Ordinance Changing The Zoning Map Designation Of A
Certain 3.07 Acre Tract Of Property From R-2 To B-3. Following
discussion, Councllperson Ellis made the motion to pass Ordinance No.
96-OR-13 on the third and final reading, seconded by Council President
Williams, passing on a vote of 6-0-1, with Councilperson Wilder
abstaining.
Mr. Bob Lanum, Attorney representing Wyandotte, appeared
before the Council requesting passage of Resolution No. 96-R-15, A
Resolution Amending Resolution No. 89-R-25. Attorney Lanum explained
this amendment allows a tax abatement to be given for the same length
of time for equipment and improvements. The current Resolution allows
for 5 years only on equipment. Councilperson Ellis expressed some
concerns. Attorney Lanum assured the Council this would only allow
for the extention of the time period that an abatment can be applied
Councllperson Wilson made the motion
President
seconded by Council
for. Following all discussion,
to pass Resolution No. 96-R-15,
Williams,
Partnership,
passing unanimously.
Mr. Alan Morris, Attorney representing Hensgen Brothers
appeared before the Council requesting passage of
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Ordinance No. 96-OR-16, An Ordinance Changing The Zoning Map
Designation Of A Certain Tract Of Property Located At 3211 Coopers
Lane, Clark County, Indiana From R-1 to B-3. Attorney Morris
presented a map indicating the requested area and explaining the
circumstances. Councilperson Ellis explained the Plan Commission did
approve the request and he
Councllperson
Ordinance No.
unanimously.
recommends the Council pass the Ordinance.
Ellis then made the motion to suspend the rules for
96-OR-16, seconded by Councilperson Conlin, passing
Councllperson Ellis then made the motion to pass
Ordinance No. 96-OR-16 on all three readings, seconded by
Councilperson Perkins, passing unanimously.
Attorney Sedwick presented an agreement for a Circuit Rider
through the Historic Landmarks Foundation. The agreement calls for
one half of the payment due June 1, 1996, and the other half will be
due next year. Councilperson Perkins suggests payment from the
Promotion of the City Fund. Councilperson Perkins then made the
motion to accept the contract as negotiated by Attorney Sedwlck and
commit to the Circuit Rider Program, seconded by Councilperson Conlin,
passing unanimously.
Attorney Sedwick has done some research on the Animal
Shelter Non-Reverting Donation Fund and found it is not designated for
capital improvement or building. It is believed donations would be
made to a fund of this type. Councilperson Ellis has talked with some
of the Animal Rights People and they are willing to put on fund
raisers to benefit a building fund. Following all discussion,
Councilperson Conlin made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 96-OR-14,
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An Ordinance Establishing A
Jeffersonvllle-Clark County Animal
Perkins, passing unanimously.
Fund For The
Shelter, seconded by Councilperson
Mayor Galligan announced there was a drug related incident
in Greenwood this past Saturday and twelve people were arrested. The
good work will be kept up.
Fire Chief Mike Smith has been talking with the Council over
the past several months regarding the purchase of fire equipment for
the City. He is requesting two pumper trucks, and a 100 foot ladder
truck to replace the snorkel truck which is inadequate in height and
in poor condition. The truck is so old parts are expensive and may
have to be made. Chief Smith has done some research regarding
financing. He can get a rate of 4.2% interest for payments of
S132,000 a year for 10 years. He does have approximately S60,000 in
his budget. Chief Smith is asking the Council to give the Mayor
permission to send a letter of intent. The specifications have been
completed. He would like to be able to begin the bid process soon so
that the new equipment could be in the City by the first of the year.
Clerk and Treasurer Spencer explained the funds are there however it
will be up to the Council as to how they want to do it. There are
many options. Chief Smith has done some calling regarding his
application to the Build Indiana Fire Department Revolving Fund. He
has talked with many people including the local legislators. It is
believed Jeffersonvllle is one of nine to be number twenty one on the
list. Chief Smith suggests the Council write letters to our local
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legislators. Councllperson Perkins suggests meeting in Indianapolis.
Councilperson Frantz requests Attorney Sedwick draft a letter to be
sent to Senators Lewis and Smith and Representative Bottorff. At the
conclusion of all discussion Councllperson Conlin made the motion that
the Council is in support of issuing a letter of intent for a 100 foot
ladder truck, seconded by Councilperson Wilder, passing unanimously.
Councilperson Ellis told the Council he rode with the Police
Department this past weekend on the drug sting operation. He then
read a letter he wrote praising the department. He has also written a
letter of to the State Police in praise of their participation.
There will be a Council workshop April 3, 1996 at 6:00
o'clock P.M. with an executive session at 5:00 o'clock P.M. Council
President Williams requests a report of the City cash flow for this
workshop.
Councilperson Perkins attended the Board of Public Works and
Safety meeting and wishes to compliment the Mayor on how smoothly it
was run. He also wishes to compliment the Department Heads for their
participation. The meeting was brief
Councllperson Perkins is concerned, as is the
with the City's relationship with the Derby
but business like.
Board of Public Works,
Festival and Thunder.
There are on-going discussions regarding funding and sharing of the
revenues. Mayor Galligan said the City is looking at Thunder like a
business as it does not seem fair to the taxpayers. Councilperson
Wilder said the Council has expressed concern for this in the past,
therefore she appreciates the steps the Mayor is taking.
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There being no further business to come before the Council,
Councllperson Perkins moved to adjourn at 6:50 o'clock P.M. seconded
by Councilperson Conlin and unanimously carried.
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