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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 20, 2009COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA April 20, 2009 The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met in regular session in Room 101, City Hall, 500 Quartermaster Court, Jeffersonville, Indiana, at 7:30 P.M. on Monday Apri120, 2009. Council President Connie Sellers, with Deputy Clerk Treasurer Barbara Hollis at the desk, called the meeting to order. Also present were City Attorney Darren Wilder, and Administrative Assistant Laura Boone. Council President Sellers welcomed all in attendance, asking all those present to stand as Reverend Conrad Moorer gave the invocation. Council President Sellers then asked all those present to join her in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. The roll was called and those present were; Councilpersons Mike Smith, Ed Zastawny, Connie Sellers, Barbara Wilson, Nathan Samuel, and Ron Grooms. Absent: Councilperson Keith Fetz. Following discussion Councilperson Samuel made the motion to approve the agenda with the tabling of agenda item # 12, second by Councilperson Grooms, passing on a vote of 6-0. Council President Sellers presented the minutes for consideration. Councilperson Wilson made the motion to approve the minutes of March 16, 2009 (7:30 P.M.) with the correction of the spelling of Christensen, second by Councilperson Grooms, passing on a vote of 5-0-1. Council President Sellers abstained, as she was not in attendance. Councilperson Wilson made the motion to approve the minutes of April 13, 2009 (7:30 P.M.), second by Councilperson Grooms passing on a vote of 6-0. Deputy Clerk Hollis presented the claim list for consideration by the Council, asking that a claim to Duke Energy for street light installation in the amount of $16,165 be added to the list. Councilperson Zastawny made the motion to approve the claims as presented, as well as the Duke Energy claim, second by Councilperson Grooms, passing on a vote of 6-0. Councilperson Grooms made the motion to preapprove the Parks claim Apri120, 2009 2 list dated April 16, 2009 in the amount of $8,410.10, second by Councilperson Samuel, passing on a vote of 6-0. PUBLIC COMMENT: Mr. Charlie Boyd, 2015 St Andrews Road, appeared before the Council to express his concerns regarding a recent article in the newspaper about planned changes to intersections. Mr. Boyd feels communication is an issue. He feels residents should be a part of the discussion, prior to digging. He feels the school wants improvements that the City will pay for. He noted the number of subdivisions that use the intersection. Ms. Patricia Fletcher, 603 Princeton Drive, Apartment #6, Clarksville, IN. again appeared before the Council with numerous concerns regarding the Williams Emergency Shelter. Concerns are medication, food stamps swiped for rent, health concern, pork, and no case management. She would like the City Council to investigate. COUNCIL COMMENT: Councilperson Zastawny reviewed the history of the Charlestown Pike intersection. He hopes to have Jacobi, Toombs, and Lanz at the next meeting. Councilperson Zastawny does feel communication has been lacking. Councilperson Wilson has talked with Planning and Zoning Director Urban about talking to Mr. Boyd. Councilperson Grooms suggests a meeting at Wilson or River Valley School. With regard to Ms. Fletcher's comments, Councilperson Grooms said he appreciates the interest. He wishes the City Council could do something. The Council does not have the rights to do anything. Their hands are tied. Council President Sellers suggested Ms. Fletcher call the Health Department. She also suggests approaching the Board. DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS: Information Technology Director Roger Hardy gave a department update (attached), answering questions. AGENDA ITEMS: Redevelopment Director Gayle Robinson presented and explained Resolution No. 2009-R-4, A Resolution Approving Statement Of Benefits For Purposes Of Personal Property Tax Abatement (Flow International Corporation). Councilperson Samuel made the motion to pass Resolution No. 2009-R-4, second by Councilperson Wilson, passing Apri120, 2009 3 on a vote of 6-0. Councilperson Zastawny thanked the company for locating in Jeffersonville. Redevelopment Director Gayle Robinson next presented and explained Resolution No. 2009-R-5, A Resolution Approving Statement Of Benefits For Purposes Of Personal Property Tax Abatement (Formwood Industries, Inc.). Following questions, Councilperson Samuel made the motion to pass Resolution No. 2009-R-5, second by Councilperson Grooms, passing on a vote of 6-0. Councilperson Samuel made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2009-OR-17, An Ordinance Of Appropriation Reduction, on the second and third readings, second by Councilperson Grooms, passing on a vote of 6-0. Councilperson Smith explained Ordinance No. 2009-OR-18, An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within Same Department (Annexation Fund). Councilperson Wilson made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2009-OR-18 on the second and third readings, second by Councilperson Zastawny, passing on a vote of 6-0. CLERK TREASURER COMMENTS: There were no Clerk Treasurer Comments. COMMITTEE REPORTS, COUNCIL AND MAYOR COMMENTS: Councilperson Samuel noted the workshop retreat is scheduled for Saturday, April 25, 2009, starting at 9:00 A.M. Councilperson Grooms noted the financial reports have been distributed. He thanks Annexation Coordinator Rick Lovan for the photos on the walls. There is an opportunity to refinance the Police software that may save one year of payments. It is good to see Matt back. Councilperson Grooms thanks the Police security. Councilperson Wilson said it is getting close to the start of the Concerts In The Park. There was a huge crowd at Thunder. Riverstage and the Animal Shelter had parking. She is happy everything went smooth. Councilperson Zastawny said negotiations continue with the Police FOP. An agreement is close. Council President Sellers said thank you to the work of the Police and Fire Department during Thunder, especially, Officers Grimes and Ueding, Firefighters Sharp and McCutcheon, Mindy Christian, and Mary Hunter. All cooperated. Apri120, 2009 4 As there was no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 P.M. EST: /~«~ ~. PEGGY ILDER, CLERK AND TREASURER g THOMAS R. GAL I ,MAYOR