HomeMy WebLinkAboutAugust 2, 2010COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
August 2, 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 August 2, 2010.
Mayor Tom Galligan, with Chief Deputy Clerk Treasurer Suzy Bass at the desk,
called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M. Also present was City Attorney Darren Wilder,
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, Ron Grooms, and Nathan Samuel.
Absent: None.
Councilperson Grooms made the motion to approve the agenda with the addition
of #12a, Amendment to Salary Ordinance and 13a, Surety Bond Ordinance, second by
Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 7-0.
Mayor Galligan and the City Council recognized two members of the community
for their work with City Pride and the community and presented them with the Ruther
Fairfax Award. The recipients were Pat Elder and Peggy Duffy.
Mayor Galligan presented the minutes for consideration. Councilperson Wilson
made the motion to approve the minutes of June 30, 2010 second by Councilperson
Sellers, passing on a vote of 7-0. Councilperson Wilson made the motion to approve the
minutes of July 19, 2010 second by Councilperson Grooms, passing on a vote of 7-0.
Councilperson Wilson made the motion to approve the minutes of July 28, 2010 second
by Councilperson Samuel, passing on a vote of 7-0. Councilperson Sellers made the
motion to approve the minutes of July 26, 2010 second by Councilperson Samuel,
passing on a vote of 7-0.
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Chief Deputy Clerk Bass presented the claim lists for consideration by the
Council. Councilperson Zastawny made the motion to approve the regular claims as
presented, second by Councilperson Fetz, passing on a vote of 7-0. Councilperson
Grooms made the motion to preapprove the Park claims as presented, second by
Councilperson Zastawny, passing on a vote of 7-0.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Carol John Smith, Glass Steelspoke to the Council encouraging them to deal with
the crisis that affects issues not only nationally but also locally. This includes
foreclosures, unemployment, loss of mobile services and jobs.
COUNCIL COMMENT:
There was no Council comment.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS:
There were no Department Head Reports.
AGENDA ITEMS:
Peggy Duffy appeared before the Council to update the Council. She told the
Council there are now large planters in Youngstown Plaza. There is continuing efforts in
the downtown area. She told the Council that she has been working closely with
Economic Director Clarence Hulse on several projects. She told the Council that they are
facing a financial dilemma concerning the upkeep of landscaping throughout the City.
She asked the Council to start thinking about what would be the best way to approach this
problem; either by utilizing employees in the Parks Department or hiring another
employee to help with watering and weeding. She said that she would be happy to work
with the Parks Department on scheduling, etc. Ms. Duffy told the Council that Walnut
Ridge has donated their service to upkeep the landscape at Riverstage.
City Council Attorney Greg Clark presented the Council with his resignation
letter (attached), effective 30-45 days from this meeting. He has accepted a job with the
Council that it was a hard decision and he thanked the Council and Mayor for their
support during his tenure.
Mayor Galligan presented Ordinance No. 2010-OR-28, An Ordinance Amending
the Salary Ordinance (2010-OR-13) For Jeffersonville, Indiana. Councilperson Fetz
made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2010-OR-28 on the first reading, second by
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Councilperson Sellers. Mayor Galligan said that he feels there is a discrepancy in the
evaluation of the two top Clerk positions in the Clerk Treasurer's Office. He intends to
contact HR Affiliates and have an amendment to these positions at the next meeting. The
motion passed 7-0.
Council Attorney Clark presented 2010-R-18 at the request of several
Council members. Mr. Clark was asked to determine the powers and responsibilities of
the City's Elected Official, particularly, the Clerk Treasurer. Mr. Clark explained the
functions of the Clerk Treasurer and the powers of the Council in regards to the Clerk
Treasurer. After discussing the resolution, Mr. Clark reiterated that the duties of the
Clerk Treasurer's Office were being done efficiently therefore he asked the City Council
and the public to move forward carefully. The motion was made by Councilperson
Grooms to approve 2010-R-18, second by Councilperson Fetz passing on a vote of 7-0.
Mayor Galligan said that he understands the frustration of some of the citizens but the
City has functions to perform and must move forward. He said that Peggy has been
cooperative and Suzy and her staff continue to work well with his administration. He
feels there will be no purpose served to do anything further and he would like to continue
to get along with the Clerk Treasurer's Office. He said she is an Elected Official and
deserves to be there and he wishes her well.
Council Attorney Clark presented 2010-OR-30, an Ordinance Regulating the
Maintenance of Existing Buildings and Property within the City of Jeffersonville. After
discussion, the motion was made by Councilperson Sellers to approve the ordinance,
second by Councilperson Fetz passing on a vote of 5-1-1, with Councilperson Samuel
voting no and Councilperson Grooms abstaining.
Councilperson Grooms presented 2010-OR-31, an Ordinance of Additional
Appropriation. The motion was made by Councilperson Grooms to pass the ordinance on
the 1St and 2°d reading, second by Councilperson Zastawny, passing a vote of 7-0.
Councilperson Grooms presented 2010-OR-32, An Ordinance of Additional
Appropriation. The motion was made by Councilperson Grooms to approve the
ordinance on the 1St and 2°d reading, second by Councilperson Zastawny, passing on a
vote of 7-0.
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As there was no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was
adjourned at 8:15 P.M.
THOMAS R. GALLIGAN, MAYOR
ATTEST:
PEGG WILDER, CLERK AND TREASURER