HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-16-1996COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
DECEMBER 16, 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,
December 1996.
The meeting was
Indiana, at 7~0 P.M. on the 16st day of
called to order by Mayor Thomas R. Gatligan,
with Clerk and Treasurer C. Richard Spencer Jr, at the desk. Mayor
Galligan welcomed all in attendance, asking all those present to stand
as Councllperson 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 Councllpersons
John Perkins, Ron Ellis, Donna M. Frantz, Barbara Wilson, and Vicky
Conlin.
Absent: Councllpersons Andrew Williams III, and Peggy Knight
Wilder.
Mayor Galligan presented the minutes of
2, 1996 for consideration by the Council.
December
Perkins made the motion to approve the minutes as presented,
by Councilperson Conlin and carried unanimously.
Clerk and Treasurer Spencer presented the claim
explaining additional claims for consideration by the Council.
the meeting of
Councilperson.
seconded
list,
Clerk
and Treasurer Spencer questions the claim to the Department of
Redevelopment from the Drainage Non-Reverting Fund in the amount of
$54,000. He read from Resolution No. 96-R-26 which states the funds
would be paid from the Sewer Fund. Mayor Galligan explained that
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Engineer Miller has done such
funds are available he thought
as this is for drainage. Clerk
necessary to have a contractural
a good Job with the drainage and the
it should come from the Drainage Fund
and Treasurer Spencer feels it may be
agreement when paying funds from one
City department to another and he
Sedwick said Resolution No.
would like to check this. Attorney
96-R-26 is null and void. Following all
Perkins made the motion to approve the
as the additional claims, seconded by
discussion, Councilperson
claims as listed as well
Councilperson Ellis, passing unanimously.
Attorney Sedwick introduced and explained Ordinance No.
96-OR-1~1, An Ordinance Changing The Zoning Map Designation Of Certain
Tracts (Tract I-Tract. X) Of Property Located On Or Near The
jeffersonville Rlverfront. Following all discussion, Councilperson
Perkins made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No.
96-OR-1~1~ seconded by Councllperson Frantz passing unanimously.
Councllperson Perkins then made the motion to pass Ordinance No.
96-OR-1~1 on all three readings~ seconded by Councilperson Frantz,
passing unanimously.
Clerk and
Ordinance No. 96-OR-102,
Within Same Department.
suspend the rules
Councilperson Conlln,
made the motion to
Councllperson Conlin,
Treasurer Spencer
An Ordinance
Councilperson
for Ordinance No.
passing unanimously.
pass Ordinance No.
passing unanimously.
introduced and explained
Transferring Certain Funds
Perkins made the motion to
96-0R-102, seconded by
Councllperson Perkins then
96-OR-102, seconded by
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Attorney Sedwick brought to the Council's attention
Resolution No. 96-R-48, A Resolution Of Intent To Reinstate One
Position Of Employment To Ordinance No. 96-OR-53, And Ordinance No.
96-OR-55 for 1997. This Resolution was passed by the Council on
December 2, 1996, and vetoed by the Mayor. Councltperson Perkins made
the motion to pass Resolution No. 96-R-48, seconded by Councilperson
Conlin, failing on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: None
Nays: Councllpersons Perkins, Ellis, Frantz, Wilson, and
Conlin.
96-R-51,
discussion, Councilperson Conlin made the motion to pass
No. 96-R-51, seconded by Councilperson Ellis, passing unanimously.
Attorney Sedwlck introduced and explained Resolution No.
A Resolution Confirming Tax Abatement. Following all
Resolution
96-OR-96, An Ordinance Transferring Funds
(Animal Shelter) was introduced for the third
Ellis made the motion to pass Ordinance No.
reading, seconded by Councilperson Conlin,
passing on a vote of 4-1 with Councllperson Frantz voting nay.
Ordinance No. 96-OR-100~ An Ordinance Amending Certain
Portions Of Section t Of Ordinance No. 96-OR-53 was introduced for
the third reading. Councllperson Ellis made the motion to pass
Ordinance No. 96-OR-100 on the third reading, seconded by
Councitperson Perkins. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer referred to a
letter he passed to the Council explaining there are no appropriation
funds available for this position and they cannot be approved for the
Ordinance No.
Within Same Department
reading. Councitperson
96-OR-96 on the third
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first pay day. The motion to pass Ordinance No. 96-OR-100 passed on
the third reading by a vote of 4-1 with Councilperson Conlin voting
nay. Councltperson Frantz then made the motion that the necessary
funds to pay the position provided in Ordinance No. 96-OR-100 be paid
f~om the Council Promotion Fund until an additional appropriation can
be approved, seconded by Councilperson Ellis, passing unanimously.
Ordinance No. 96-OR-95, An Ordinance Amending Certain
Portions Of Section 1 Of Ordinance No. 95-OR-25~ (Animal Shelter) was
introduced for the third
motion to pass Ordinance
Ellis, with Councilpersons
reading. Councilperson Perkins made the
No. 96-OR-95, seconded by Councilperson
Perkins, Conlin, and Ellis voting aye and
Councllpersons Frantz and Wllson~ voting Nay. Councilperson Perkins
made the motion to reconsider Ordinance No. 96-OR-95 on the third
reading, seconded by Councllperson Conlln, passing on a vote of 4-1v
with Councilperson Frantz voting nay. Councilperson Perkins then made
the motion to pass Ordinance No. 96-0R-95 on the third' reading,
seconded by Councilperson Conlin, passing on a vote of 4-1, with
Councllperson Frantz voting nay.
Attorney Sedwick introduced and explained Ordinance No.
96-OR-103, An Ordinance Authorizing Borrowing Of Funds For Acquisition
Of Land. Councllperson Perkins questioned borrowing from the City.
Clerk and Treasurer Spencer inquired if any money would be coming from
the present shelter. Mayor Galligan explained there are three more
years on the contract with the County for the animal shelter. The
County has agreed to help with the building. This has not been
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negotiated. Mayor Galligan feels the City should buy the ground
because it is a good deal for the City and decide later on building.
Sprint is paying for the land. Following all discussion,
Councilperson Perkins made the motion to suspend the rules for
Ordinance No. 96-OR-iQ3, seconded by Councilperson Ellis, passing
unanimously. Deputy Mayor McCauley explained they will wait for the
balanace for 60 days following closing. Councilperson Perkins made
the motion to pass Ordinance No. 96-OR-iQ3 on all three readings,
seconded by Councilperson Ellis, passing unanimously.
and he
Councilperson Perkins wishes all Seasons Greetings.
Councilperson Ellis says Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
looks forward to next year.
Councilperson Frantz introduced her son Kevin
about an emergency card for firefighters.
feels Kevin's idea is wonderful and she
Council
Conlin
bringing it to the attention of the Council as the
to save our lives and we need to work to save their
this would be good for the police also.
Councilperson Frantz wishes all a Merry Christmas.
Councilperson Wilson says Happy Holidays.
Councilperson Conlin says Happy Holidays
forward to being with the Council this ~next year. A
done in the first year and it is hoped to
who told the
Councilperson
appreciates him
fireflghters work
lives. She feels
and she looks
lot of good was
do better in the year to
come.
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Councilperson Ellis wants to tell all what a pleasure it has
been serving on this Council and he looks forward to next year.
Mayor Gatligan congratulates Phil McCauley on the nice
article in the Courier Journal. Deputy Mayor McCauley reviewed the
grants the City received. These do involve matching funds. He
applauds the effort of the City Engineer and the Mayor for their part
in providing the match on the drainage grant. Both the City Engineer
and the Mayor have done a heck of a Job in keeping cost down.
Councilperson Frantz announced she will be giving up her
seat on the Solid Waste District Board. She asks the others to think
about serving as this is a good board. Councllperson Frantz will try
to say something about the sports complex at every meeting.
Mayor Galligan said he was out with Engineer Miller this
morning looking at drainage problems. Engineer Miller does do an
excellent Job and the S54~000 is his doing. He asks the Council to
pat him on the back the next time they see him. Mayor Galligan hopes
all have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. He thanks all as he
has enjoyed working with everyone. He looks forward to next year.
There being no further business to come before the Council,
Councitperson Perkins moved to adjourn at 8:15 o'clock P.M. seconded
by Councilperson Conlin and unanl~usly cgJ~r~ed~ ~
ATTEST: . ~ /~
CLERK A~D TREASURE~ C. RICHARD SPENCER JR.