HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 21, 2010COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
JUNE 21, 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 6:30 P.M.
on Monday June 21, 2010.
Council President Nathan Samuel, with Deputy Clerk Treasurer Barbara Hollis at
the desk, called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M. Also present were City Attorney
Darren Wilder, and Council Attorney Greg Clark. Council President Samuel welcomed
all in attendance, asking all those present to stand as Councilperson Ron Grooms gave the
invocation. Council President Samuel 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, Connie Sellers, Barbara Wilson, Ron Grooms, and Nathan Samuel.
Absent: Councilperson Keith Fetz.
Councilperson Zastawny made the motion to approve the agenda with the deletion
of #11, inserting Tanyeka Percentie, IN Avenue Christian Church, second by
Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 6-0.
Council President Samuel presented the minutes for consideration. Councilperson
Wilson made the motion to approve the minutes of June 14, 2010 (6:30 P.M.) second by
Councilperson Grooms, passing on a vote of 6-0. Councilperson Wilson then made the
motion to approve the memorandum of the June 14, 2010 Executive Session, second by
Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 6-0.
Deputy Clerk Hollis presented the claim lists for consideration by the Council.
Following discussion, Councilperson Zastawny made the motion to approve the regular
claims as presented, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 6-0.
Councilperson Grooms made the motion to preapprove the Park claims as presented,
second by Councilperson Zastawny, passing on a vote of 6-0. Councilperson Grooms
made the motion to approve the list of claims paid early, second by Councilperson
Wilson, passing on a vote of 6-0.
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Mayor Tom Galligan arrived at 6:38 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Mr. Ron Smith presented a salary comparison of the top twenty City Employees
for 2008 and 2009, saying two Police Officers make more than the Mayor. He feels the
Council needs to "get real". Mr. Smith said he would like to come back to this world as a
Jeffersonville Firefighter. A copy of Mr. Smith's statement is attached to the minutes.
He asks the Council "Don't let us go broke".
COUNCIL COMMENT:
There was no Council comment.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS:
Communications Director Larry Thomas gave ~a report on the communication
activities. He requests the Council commit to four newsletters. He reviewed
supplemental funding sources. The intention is to sell ads. Drainage will share in the
cost. Following discussion, Councilperson Zastawny made the motion to support
Director Thomas up to $13,000 for newsletter expenses, second by Councilperson
Sellers. Council President Samuel hopes to get advertising money. He would not like to
see it turn into all advertising. He would suggest using fees. The motion passed on a
vote of 6-0. Director Thomas would like to set up aNon-Reverting Fund for this
purpose.
AGENDA ITEMS:
Ms. Tanyeka Percentie, Executive Assistant, Indiana Avenue Christian Church,
Inc. appeared before the Council to explain the Indiana Avenue Christian Freedom
School Reading Program. The program is serving 50 children. Ms. Erica Gowens
reviewed statistics of the program. Council President Samuel suggests a field trip to the
Heritage Trail and Depot for participants.
Mr. David Lewis, Plan Commission Attorney reviewed the need to pass
Ordinance No. 2010-OR-25, An Ordinance Rezoning 40.7 Acres From R1 & R2
Residential To C2 Commercial (Gottbrath Family Farm, LLC). The Plan Commission
has given the change a unanimous favorable recommendation. Mr. John Kraft, Attorney
representing Gottbrath Family Farm, LLC, explained the commitment regarding roads
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and a buffer. Council President Samuel made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2010-
OR-25, second by Councilperson Grooms, passing on a vote of 6-0.
Ms Melissa Woods of River Hills, explained the need for passage of Resolution
No. 2010-R-15, A Resolution Authorizing The submittal Of The Disaster Application To
The Indiana Office Of Community And Rural Affairs And Addressing Related Matters.
Councilperson Zastawny made the motion to pass Resolution No. 2010-R-15, second by
Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 6-0.
Councilperson Grooms made the motion to table Ordinance No. 2010-OR-23, An
Ordinance Transferring Funds Within Same Department, second by Councilperson
Zastawny, passing on a vote of 6-0.
Councilperson Grooms made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2010-OR-21, An
Ordinance Amending The Salary Ordinance, second by Councilperson Zastawny, failing
on a vote of 0-6.
Following discussion, Councilperson Sellers made the motion to table Ordinance
No. 2010-OR-24, An Ordinance Amending The Salary Ordinance, second by
Councilperson Zastawny, passing on a vote of 6-0. Councilperson Grooms said the
Council needs more time to evaluate the proposed changes.
Councilperson Zastawny explained Resolution No. 2010-R-16, A Resolution To
The Jeffersonville Plan Commission Regarding Amendments To The Jeffersonville
Zoning Ordinance. Planning and Zoning Director Fogle explained the need. At the
conclusion of all discussion, Councilperson Zastawny made the motion to pass
Resolution No. 2010-R-16, second by Councilperson Wilson, passing on a vote of 6-0.
Councilperson Grooms explained the need for passage of Resolution No. 2010-R-
17, AResolution For Additional Appropriation (Park General). Councilperson Grooms
made the motion to pass Resolution No. 2010-R-17, second by Councilperson Zastawny,
passing on a vote of 6-0.
At the conclusion of all discussion, Councilperson Grooms made the motion to
pass Ordinance No. 2010-OR-26, An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within The
Same Department on the first reading, second by Councilperson Zastawny, passing on a
vote of 6-0.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS, COUNCIL AND MAYOR COMMENTS:
Councilperson Wilson said "Don't forget the Concerts In the Park", and the
Animal Shelter Golf Tournament scheduled for July 19, 2010.
Councilperson Grooms asked Matt Owen for comments. Mat explained that due
to construction at Jeffersonville High School this summer there will be no meetings
broadcast on television until late August. Councilperson Grooms said the Finance
Committee will meet June 25, 2010 at 9:30 A.M.
Council President Samuel attended Jeffersonville High School graduation,
reviewing the number of graduates. He had guests in town from another state. The
guests were taken back by what is taking place in Jeffersonville.
Mayor Galligan said "Smokin on the River" was a tremendous success with 50
professional teams. The entertainment was impressive. There is a need for shade next
year. All in all it was a great event and an improvement over last year. He then asked all
to say Happy Birthday to Gary McGowan (Cowboy) if they see him. Gary helps every
weekend at Riverstage.
As there was no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was
adjourned at 8:40 P.M.
THOMAS R. GALLI ,MAYOR
TEST:
PEG ILDER, CLERK AND TREASURER