HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-29-1996COUNCIL PROC~F. DINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OFTHE CITY
OF 3EFFERSONV]LLE, INDIANA
JULY 29, 1996
The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville met in regnlar session in the
M,,lfi-Purpose Meeting Room in the City-County Building, Jeffersonville, Indiana at
5:50 P.M. onthe 29th day of July 1996.
The ~was called to order by Mayor Thomas R. G-alllgan, with Clerk and
Treasurer C. Richard Spencer Jr., at the desk. Mayor Oalli~an welcomed all in
attendance, a,~ldng all those present to stand as Councilpemon Ron Elli~ gave the
invocation. He theax asked all those present tx)join him in the pledge of allegiance to
the flag.
The roll was called and those present were Councilpersons John perkins. Ron
Rlli~ Peggy Knight Wilder, Barbara Wilson, Andrew Williams III, and Vicky Conlin.
Absent: Gourtcilpersort Donna M. Fxvadz.
Mayor C~llig~n presented the minutes of the meeting of July 9, 1996 for
consideration by the Coxmcil. Cotmcilperson Ellis made the motion to approve the
minutes as presented, seconded by Councilperson Perkins and cmx-ied unanimon~ly.
Mayor G-alligart then presented the minutes of the meeting of July 15, 1996 for
cov.d&a~fion by the Council. Council President Williams matle the motion to approve
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the minutes as presented, seconded by Councilperson Conlin, passing unanimously.
Clerk and Treasurer Spencer presented the cl~m list for consideration by the
Council Following alt discussion, Councilperson Conl~n made the motion to ~prove
the claims as presented, seconded by Council President Willim~s, passing
unanizno-~ly.
Co~ Wilson expl~/ned at the thne the City annexed Hoskins Lane the
water company said they would run a water line under Highway 62 to allow for fire
hydrant service. At this s~ul~e thne the company said they would also run water to the
residents. Councilperson Wilson has provided the cost breakdown on this to the
Council and she asks they review this so they may vote on it at the next meeting.
There are nine or ten residents haterested.
Clerk and Treasurer Spencer expl~ned there was not enough time to properly
~ for t]~ ~onal ~:,p~on fo]low~$ thc 10zt
for thc fundL~ before an ad&tionel eppropria~on could bc approved by thc Stete hc
has suggested a .~fer within the Council budget. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer
~ Or&nan~ No. 9(~-OR-$1, An Ordinance Tranefcrrh~ Ccrte~ Fundz
Same D~a~.ent (Common Count) for con~deration by tl~ Council.
Councilpcreon F.11~ made the motion to su~end thc rules for Ordinance No. 96-OR-
$1, seconded by Councflperson Coulin, passin~ unanimo~y. Councilpcr~on E]I~
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~ made the mofonto pass Ordinance No. 96-OR-51 on all three readings, seconded
by Councilperson Conlin, passing with the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilpersons Perkins, Ellis, Wilder, Wilson, Williams, and Coniin.
N~ys: lqone.
City Attorney Sedwick presented Ordinance No. 96-OR-$Z An Ordinance
Amending SS115.23 Of The Jeffersonville Code Of Ordinances, (taxicab), explaining
she has met with Clarksville's Town Attorney and New Albany's City Attorney so
theie w~be unifom~ty. Attorney 5edwick explained the changes and updates saying
iris ~iii-~ar to Louisville. Two gentlemen in the audience said they hope to start a taxi
sei-eice on August 16, and they have no problem with any ofthe changes. They will
have police checks runin New Albany and Clarksville as well as Jeffersonville. There
will be drug tests for the drivers and the owners. The office will be located in
Jeff~l~le, and they will be members of the Chamber of Commerce and the Better
Business Burea~ At the conclusion of all discussion, Councilperson Conlin made the
motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 96-OR-$2, seconded by Council
President Williams, passing unanimously. Councilperson Conlin then made the
motion to pass Ordinance No. 96-OR-$2 on all three re~llr~gs, seconded by Council
President Williams, and carried unanimously.
Mayor Cralligan explainedth~ cable contract will be ready for review by the next
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Cotmcftines~ peflcins made the motion to recess at 6:07 o'clock P.M. seconded
by Councilperson Conlin, passing unaniraously.
The meeting was called back to order at 6:40 o'clock P.M.
Co--Perkins said this is the 13th budget process he has been involved
with and it has been entirely different. He feels the change is in the right direction.
O~dhtance No. 96~OR-53, An Ordinance FL, ting Basic Salaries Of Appointed Officem
And Employees Of The City Of Jeffersonville, Indiana For The Year 1997 was
presented for consideration. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to suspend the
rules for Ordinance No. 96-OR-53, seconded by Couneilperson Ellis, passing
unanimously,
Clerk and Treasurer Spence~ noted two positions in his depmhnent were deleted,
asking if this was the intent or ma oversight. Councilpe~son Perkip. s mad Council
President Williams replied this is the intent. Councilperson Perkins made the motion
to pass Ordinmaee No. 96-OR-53 on all three re~rlln.gs, seconded by Council President
Williams, passing on the follo~ing roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilpersons Perkins, Ellis, Wilder, Wilson, Williams, and Conlin.
Nays: None.
Coundlpemon Perkins reminded all of the first Jeffersonville Family Fest to be
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held August 10, 1996 with JoAnne Gafligan as Chairman. He then reviewed all the
p'~.iuxl events saying they were comin~ together. There is s611 a need for volunteers.
Thisis a real class affair that all will be proud of. There will be free horse tram rides
Councilperson Con]in wishes Councilperson Ellis good luck for his wedding
next Saturday at 4:30 o'clock P.M.
Mayor O~lligen ~ positive comments regardin~ the Fm~ily Fest. Mayor
Crallis~n said the storm sewer project on Hopkins Lane is continuing and he is getti~
alot of good comments. The City does have alot of drainage problems end they are
makir~ some headway. He compliments all for doing an excelle~l job.
There being no further business, the Council moved to workshop session.
MAYOR THOMAS R. GALLIOAN
ATTEST:
CLERK AND TREASURER C. RICHARD SPENCER JR.