HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-04-1996COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
NOVEMBER 4, 1996
The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonvllle met in
regular session in the Multi-Purpose Meeting Room in the City-County
Building, Jeffersonville,
November 1996.
The meeting was
Indiana, at 7:00 P.M. on the 4th day of
called to order by Mayor Thomas R. Galligan,
with Clerk and Treasurer C. Richard Spencer Jr, at the desk. Mayor
Gatligan welcomed all in attendance, asking all those present to stand
as Councltperson 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.
October
Absent: None.
Mayor Galligan presented the minutes of
21, 1996 for consideration by the Council.
the meeting of
Councllperson
Ellis made the motion to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by
Councilperson Conlin and carried unanimously.
Clerk and Treasurer Spencer presented the claim list for
consideration by the Council along with one additional claim. There
followed discussion regarding the court space rental claim. Attorney
Sedwick has reviewed the lease and states it is clear the City owes
the claim in question. Councllperson Perkins requests a meeting with
the County Commissioners before making the payment. Following all
discussion, Councilperson Perkins made the motion to approve the
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claims as listed with the exception of the court space rental claim,
while adding the additional claim, seconded by Council President
Williams, passing unanimously.
Police Chief Mike Pavey explained his request for a transfer
of funds as indicated on Ordinance No. 96-OR-76, An Ordinance
Transferring Certain Funds Within Same Department (Police Department).
Following all discussion, Councllperson Wilder made the motion to
suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 96-OR-76, seconded by
Councilperson Wilson, passing unanimously. Councilperson Wilder then
made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 96-OR-76 on all three readings,
seconded by Councilperson Wilson, passing unanimously.
Councilperson Perkins introduced Ordinance No. 96-OR-81, An
Ordinance Amending Section 156.03 Of The Jeffersonvllle Zoning Code,
explaining the reasons he is asking for passage. This has received a
favorable recommendation from the Plan Commission. Councllperson
Perkins then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 96-OR-81, seconded
by Councllperson Ellis, and carried unanimously.
Councllperson Perkins next introduced Ordinance No.
96-OR-82~ An Ordinance Regulating Distance Between Premises Used For
Certain Charitable Purposes. Councllperson Perkins explained passage
of this Ordinance has been requested by more of the constituents he
represents than any other. A petition was presented for inclusion in
the minutes. He then reviewed the sections saying there is a need to
regulate proximity. This also has received a favorable recommendation
from the Plan Commission. Councllperson Conlin expressed concern for
the inclusion of mental health facilities, facilities for the disabled
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and addiction facilities. Councllperson Perkins is not opposed to
this and said there may be a need to amend the Ordinance later and he
is willing to work with Councilperson Conlin. If the ordinance is
amended at this time it would have to go back to the Plan Commission.
Attorney Sedwick reminded the Council a variance can be
Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass Ordinance No.
seconded by Councilperson Ellis, passing on the following
granted.
96-OR-82,
roll call
vote:
Ayes: Councilpersons Perkins, Ellis, Frantz, Wilson, and
Williams.
Nays: Councllpersons Wilder and Conlin.
Resolution No. 96-R-43, A Resolution Of The Common Council
Of The City Of jeffersonvllle was introduced for consideration- Mr.
John Miller, speaking on behalf of the Resolution, explained the
request, saying there will be no liability to the City. Mr. Miller
explained the necessary steps, as this is preliminary and not final.
Following all discussion, Councllperson Perkins made the motion to
pass Resolution No. 96-R-43, seconded by Councllperson Conlin,
passing unanimously.
Ordinance No. 96-OR-83, An Ordinance Amending Certain
Portions Of Section t Of Ordinance No. 95-OR-25 was presented for
consideration by the Council. Park Superintendent Elliot explained
the need for this request, stating this does not involve any
additional employees. Councllperson Wilson made the motion to suspend
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the rules for Ordinance No. 96-OR-43, seconded by Councilperson
Frantz, passing unanimously. Councilperson Wilson then made the
motion to pass Ordinance No. 96-OR-83 on all three readings, seconded
by Councilperson Frantz, passing on the
Ayes: Councllpersons Perkins,
Williams,
and Conlin.
Nays: None.
Resolution No.
Additional Appropriation
96-R-44, A
(Sanitation)
folowing roll call vote:
Ellis, Frantz, Wilder, Wilson,
Resolution To Advertise For An
was presented for discussion.
Attorney Sedwick explained the contract for trash collection expired
this year and was rebid leaving the fund short. The options and the
length of the contract were discussed. This discussion will continue
at the next workshop. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass
Resolution No. 96-R-44, seconded by Councllperson Conlin and carried
unanimously.
Councilperson Wilson urges everyone to go vote.
Councilperson Ellis received a letter indicating an increase
in the cablevision rates. He suggests the contract be reviewed as he
feels a responsibility to the citizens of jeffersonvllle to hold the
line. Councilperson Ellis also urges all to go out and vote as
tomorrow is a very important day.
Councilperson Perkins agrees with Councilperson Ellis
regarding the cablevision rates. Councilperson Perkins recently was
in Baltimore and experienced a sound system designed for schools that
would cost about Sl,500. He feels it would work well for the council
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meetings. He has the information and will make copies availble to the
Council. He also hopes all excerise their right to vote. There will
be nice weather and he hopes for a good turnout.
Council President Williams and the Council agreed to a
workshop for Thursday, November 14, 1996 at 5:00 P.M. He will contact
the County Commissioners about attending to discuss the court
Mayor Galligan
down at the 10th street
cleaned from the
continues and he
department heads
has borrowed a buldozer to knock
entrance to the City. The trees
rental.
the hill
are being
ditch on Hamburg Pike. The fight against drugs
commends the Police Department. He commends all
as they are doing a good Job. Mayor Galligan also
says "get out and vote" as we can have a governor from Southern
Indiana that will be a friend.
There being no further business to come before the Council,
Councllperson Perkins moved to adjourn at 8:00 o'clock P.M. seconded
by Councilperson Conlin and~unanimously ~carried.
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