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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-03-1995COUNCIL PROCEEOINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA APRIL 3~ 1995 The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville met in regular session in the Multi-Purpose Meeting Room in the City-County Building, Jeffersonville~ Indiana, at 7:BO P.M. on the 3rd day of April i995. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Raymond J. Parker Jr.~ with Clerk and Treasurer C. Richard Spencer Jr~ at the desk. Mayor Parker welcomed all in attendance, asking all those present to stand as Councilperson Steven Stemler gave the invocation. He then asked all those present to join him in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. Bill Wilder: Potter. The roll was called and those present were Councilpersons Wolpert~ Andrew Williams III, Donna M. Frantz~ Peggy Knight Barbara Wilson~ Steven R. Stemler, and Robert L. Absent: None. Mayor Parker presented the minutes of the meeting of March 20~ 1995, for consideration by the Council. Councilperson Potter made the motion to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by Councilperson Wolpert and carried unanimously. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer presented the claim list with one additional claim for consideration by the Council. Following all discussion~ Councilperson Potter as presented, seconded by unanimously. Attorney Gillenwater made the motion to approve the claims Councilperson Wolpert and carried reviewed a proposed ordinance be more There is regulating parking in fire lanes explaining this would consistant if the City had the cooperation of the merchants. a State Statute that allows the City to contract with individual owners of shopping centers for enforcement of the fire lane. There would be no need to rescind the Ordinance in force. Currently, citations can be written, however cars cannot be towed. Police Chief Elder agrees this would made enforcement easier for property owners and will make is clear to the Police and Fire Departments. Fire Chief Dooley explained the current Ordinance does not have teeth. He does PAGE 2 APRIL3 ~ i995 not There is Count i 1. want to have all fire lanes voluntary, some have to be mandatory. new State legislation which Chief Dooley will get to the Agent of Record Edward Culpepper Cooper updated the Council on insurance matters. Agent Cooper explained the Insurance Committee has reviewed the renewal~ the specific insurance and agregate insurance. Claims up to insurance fund. Quotes Employee satisifaction was $25~000 are paid from the non-reverting were received for reinsurance premiums. looked at. One concern was looked at and met. The employees wanted a dental plan that included all dentists, and an increase in life insurance. It is hoped the Council will fund the employee benefits at at least the same level. The non-reverting insurance fund does have reserves which it enough to support the recommendations of the the Board of Public Works which has approved is felt are substantial insurance committee to improvements in the life and dental benefits. The employee contribution to health insurance will not change, Humana wilt be the TPA (Third Party Administrator)~ Companion will be the dental carrier with the City paying the single cost and the employee paying for family or dependent coverage, and the life insurance will raise to the maximum allowed by the IRS which is $50,000. The result is the life and dental areas have been improved and the health and prescription areas remain the same~ with costs being stabilized. The effective date is April 1, 1995. The non-reverting insurance fund has been properly funded. The funding was lowered previously by $1©0,000 for one year. The current balance in the fund is $426~000. The stop loss remains at $85,000. Agent Cooper has met previously with Clerk and Treasurer Spencer, Clerk Suzy, Nevitt, Attorney Gillenwater, and Council Attorney Jim Hilly regarding a request from the Council regarding insurance information. A copy of a monthly accounting of all money paid for claims and administrative costs, and a copy of the bank statment have been provided to Attorney Hill. Agent Cooper has had a request for mor~ specific claims and he is at a loss on how to do this. Council President Wilder would appreciate it if Mr. Cooper would wait until Mr. Hill is present. She was not aware Mr. Cooper would be at this PAGE 3 APRIL 3, !995 meeting and had told Mr. Hill it would not be necessary to attend the meeting. Agent Cooper said that Attorney Hill was at a loss as to what was needed also. If Agent Cooper could have an understanding as to what the Council wanted he could get it for them. Councilperson Frantz stated that State Statute says the Council will not pass on claims they do not see and they have never seen the claims. She would like to see what is being paid from the fund. Wilder stated they also would like to know the policy. She would like to be made aware of how Council President procedure and the many the Board of are not in the policy~ or of It is not necessary to see any says~ outpatient services, Councilperson Frantz stated give this list, however he cannot provide a list with a diagnosis or a claim that provides a name under- privacy rights. Agent Cooper said Attorney Hill was not sure of which type of claim the Council requested and that is why he wanted to ask the Council. Council President Wilder stated she was the one who made the request for information. The cost on the dental will be $11.76 per employee per insurance fund. Mr. Jim Urban community planning fund Redevelopment Feasibility month which is a new cost to the non-reverting of Jeffersonville Main Street presented a application for Spring and Maple Street Study explaining the project and the funding. Local firms will be utilized as much as possible. Mr. Urban requests funding of $3~0©0 from the City. Mayor Parker complimented Mr. Urban for the well prepared document~ saing it is very doable. Councilperson Potter made the motion to pass Resolution No. 95-R-7~ Resolution In Support Of Community Plan~ing Fund Application~ seconded by Councilperson Wolpert, passing urlanimously. Building Commissioner Gavin has received a request for the vacation of an easement that is not in the City limits, however it is withing the 20 mile fringe. Commissioner Gavin has no problem with it. has reviewed the area which is not used 'for drainage. The utility companies have no objection. The Council is in general support, however it will be advertised and voted on at a later date. Public Works is agreeing to pay that additional services that are paid for. names. Agent Cooper has a report that inpatient services~ and doctor visits. this would be -Fine. Agent Cooper can PAGE 4 APRIL 3, 1995 Mayor Parker has met and Clerk and Engineer Miller, of streets. Commissioner Trembly said he is in additional $300,000 to finish the priority list. Spencer suggests the Council consider using Cumulative Capital Improvement Fund and with Street Commissioner Trembly, City Treasurer Spencer regarding the paving the market for an Clerk and Treasurer $150,000 from the $50,000 additional well as the $124900© Clerk and Treasurer time in the Local appropriation available in Spencer noted from the Motor Vehicle Fund as the Local Roads and Streets Fund. the cash is not available at this Roads and Streets Fund as this is being used for the completion of the Utica Pike project and enginerring for Hamburg Pike. The $150~000 in the Cumulative Capital Improvement Fund had been earmarked by some for land acquisition. It is believed this land acquisition will not take place. Mayor Parker said this is for discussion only at this time. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer remarked this is not being done for political reasons ae this work could not be done before the end of May which is after the primary election. Council President Wilder requests a copy of the Street Commissioner's priority list. Councilperson Stemler noted the Southern Indiana Economic Development Council has undertaken the second Targeted Industry Analysis. Councilperson Stemler reviewed the areas that will be studied saying this will be a rather extensive study. Councilperson Frantz will be bringing an addemdum to the yard waste section of the contract with the Solid Waste District Board for the Council to look at. Councilperson Williams would like to develop a format to consider the amount of insurance as employee benefits. Council President Wilder thanked the Council for approving the Resolution for the grant application. Mayor Parker does ask the Council to submit to him the list of streets they wish paved in their districts. Councilperson Williams asked if Jim Urban was requesting an amount of money over and above 'the $20,000 the Council has provided Jeffersonville Main Street. Mr. Urban explained this was what he was requesting as it is hoped the Spring and Maple intersection could be PAGE 5 APRIL 3, 1995 done. Council President Wilder feels the $3~000 may be available through the Department of Redevelopment. Councilperson Frantz asked Fire Chief Dooley if he is still interested in the pre-empter system that was looked into a couple of years ago. Fire Chief Dooley said this would be very good for some the City. Councilperson Frantz would like to meet on this as there may be some grant money available. President Wilder said the Council workshop will be 13~ 1995 at 5:30 P.M. in the Multi-Purpose Meeting intersections in with Chief Dooley Council Thursday, April Room. Councilperson Stemler noted the Council appointment to the Shelter Advisory Board. letters sent out regarding this. The Council suggestions to the workshop. Mr. Charles Kenneth property tax bill and it is $22 Hass and was told he needs to Board. Mr. White thanked the Council. Council President Wilder requests the Council's schedules as she would like to plan the budget sessions. There being no further business to come before Councilperson Potter moved to adjourn at 8:50 o'clock P.M. Councilperson Wolpert and unanimously carried. CLERK AND TREASpER C.~¢~IC~A SPENCER JR. does need to make an Mayor Parker has had is asked to bring their White stated he has received his lower. He called County Treasurer thank the City Council and the School vacation the Councit~ seconded by