HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 1, 2010COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
March 1, 2010
The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met in regular session
in Room 101, City Hall, 500 Quartermaster Court, Jeffersonville, Indiana, at 6:40 P.M.
on Monday January 4, 2010.
Mayor Tom Galligan, with Chief Deputy Clerk Treasurer Suzy Bass at the desk,
called the meeting to order at 6:40 P.M. Also present were City Attorney Darren Wilder,
Council Attorney Greg Clark, and Administrative Assistant Laura Boone. Mayor
Galligan welcomed all in attendance, asking all those present to stand as Councilperson
Nathan Samuel gave the invocation. Mayor Galligan 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 Mike Smith, Ed
Zastawny, Keith Fetz, Connie Sellers, Barbara Wilson, Nathan Samuel, and Ron Grooms.
Absent: None.
Councilperson Sellers made the motion to approve the agenda, second by
Councilperson Fetz, passing on a vote of 7-0.
Mayor Galligan presented the minutes for consideration. Councilperson Wilson
made the motion to approve the minutes of February 22, 2009 (5:30 P.M.) second by
Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 7-0.
Chief Deputy Clerk Bass presented the claim list for consideration by the Council.
Following discussion, Council President Samuel made the motion to approve the claims
as presented, second by Councilperson Zastawny, passing on a vote of 7-0.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Jeffersonville resident Mike Hutt told the Council that he received a call
concerning what the City's intention was regarding the mowing at the schools and what
the City would receive in return. Mayor Galligan said that the City would be mowing
schools within the City limits and in return the City would get access to school gyms, ball
fields, auditoriums, etc.
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COUNCIL COMMENT:
There was no Council comment.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS:
There were no Department Head reports.
AGENDA ITEMS:
Peggy Duffy asked the Council to help with the 10~' St cleanup scheduled for
April 10 from noon to 4.
She then gave an update on the Canal Report. She said that the Canal District
feasibility study is now complete and many things will begin to happen at once. She is
working to put everything together. She is also working on multiple funding sources
from Indianapolis to Washington. There will be another public meeting on March 22 at
the Ken Ellis Center at 6:00 pm. The intent is to have the canal, convention center and
the hotel built at one time but will see how things progress. There is also a logo contest
in progress to name the canal.
Darren Wilder presented 2010-R-3, a resolution for Heartland Abatement that was
discussed at the previous meeting. After discussion, the motion was made by
Councilperson Fetz to approve 2010-R-3 second by Councilperson Zastawny, passing on
a vote of 7-0.
Councilperson Grooms told the Council that the Revolving Loan Committee
unanimously approved a personal loan for Glen Muncy to repair the roof on his business
at 228 Spring St. After discussion, the motion was made by Councilperson Grooms to
approve 2010-R-4, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 7-0.
COMMITTEE REPORTS, COUNCIL AND MAYOR COMMENTS:
Council President Samuel asked the Council to give a report on their respective
committees.
Solid Waste: Councilperson Grooms said the committee has six members. The
meetings are held on the 3ra Wednesday of each month at 5 pm. They have had a major
challenge to keep their budget at $960,000.00 this year and still keep the rates at $34.00
annually.
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Redevelopment: Councilperson Zastawny said that they have been talking about
hiring a new Redevelopment Director and have updated the job description. They have
also published the job opening outside this area.
Plan Commission: Councilperson Fetz said they are working on making
amendments to the subdivision regulations to address several issues. Plan Director Brian
Fogle said that the commission wants to raise the expectations of buildings and
subdivisions.
Urban Enterprise: Councilperson Smith said this committee consist of two areas
including downtown and River Ridge. They meet the 4~' Wednesday each month in the
Planning Office. They are presently working on a scholarship program.
Board of Public Works and Safety: Councilperson Wilson said the BPW meets
each Wednesday at 9:30 am in the Mayor's Conference room. They handle parking
permits, resident only parking requests, peddler's permits and also citizens who have
complaints.
Airport Authority: Councilperson Zastawny said that the Board's long term plan
would be to establish a Regional Authority. If this doesn't work out, then there next plan
would be to establish a County Authority.
Sustainable Jeffersonville: Councilperson Fetz said that there are many projects
beginning and he feels there is great momentum.
Councilperson Fetz presented 2010-R-5 a resolution establishing a Property Tax
Alternative Commission. He would like to create a `think tank' to develop ideas on how
to raise money besides property tax. Councilperson Grooms said that he would like to
serve on that commission. Council President Samuel said that he would like to have the
appointments expire at the end of 2011. The motion was made by Councilperson Fetz to
approve 2010-R-5, second by Councilperson Sellers passing on a vote of 7-0.
Councilperson Wilson said there will be a parking lot for Thunder again this year
in which the proceeds will go to the spay neuter program.
Council President Samuel said that at the proceeding workshop the Council
received a proposal from American Legal to codify our ordinances which haven't been
done in many years.
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Council President Samuel said that all are invited to the Park Authority meeting
on March 8 at 7:00 pm.
Mayor Galligan asked all citizens to inform his office or the street department
with any potholes they find around the City. The potholes will be fixed according to the
level of damage and they will continue to fix them until the money runs out.
Mayor Galligan said that Frank's Steakhouse will be torn down on March 17.
They have been working hard tearing down the railroad tresses and removing tons of
concrete. This is the area where the canal will start. He said this work will also alleviate
the water problems in this area.
As there was no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was
adjourned at 7:45 P.M.
THOMAS R. GALLIGAI'~1,1~1AYOR
TTEST:
PEGGY WILDER, CLERK AND TREASURER