HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 7, 2010COUNCIL .PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
September 7, 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 Tuesday September 7, 2010.
Mayor Tom Galligan, with Deputy Clerk Treasurer Barbara Hollis at the desk,
called the meeting to order at 6:45 P.M. Also present were City Council Attorney Greg
Clark, City Attorney Darren Wilder, and Administrative Assistant Amanda Oelze. Mayor
Galligan welcomed all in attendance, asking all those present to stand as Council
President 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, Keith
Fetz, Connie Sellers, Barbara Wilson, Ron Grooms, and Nathan Samuel.
Absent: Ed Zastawny.
Councilperson Fetz made the motion to approve the agenda with the addition of
#lla, Resolution Regarding Tolls, and l0a Fire Merit Commission, second by
Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 6-0.
Mayor Galligan presented the minutes for consideration. Councilperson Wilson
made the motion to approve the minutes of August 2, 2010 (5:30 P.M.) second by
Councilperson Grooms, passing on a vote of 6-0. Councilperson Wilson then made the
motion to approve the minutes of the August 2, 2010 (6:30) meeting, second by
Councilperson Fetz, passing on a vote of 6-0.
Deputy Clerk Hollis presented the claim lists for consideration by the Council.
Mayor Galligan asked to add a claim in the amount of $500 to be paid from the Mayor's
Promotion Fund for the 13-14 year old Little League Team. Following discussion,
Councilperson Fetz made the motion to approve the regular claims with the $500
additional as presented, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 6-0.
Councilperson Grooms made the motion to preapprove the Park claims in the amount of
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$46,658.00 as presented, second by Councilperson Fetz, passing on a vote of 6-0.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Mr. Paul Fetter of Clark County Auto Auction, 1611 East 10`h Street, explained
the number of employees and the nature of his business transporting vehicles across the
bridge. He urges support for the Resolution to oppose tolls. He feels tolls would have an
economic impact to the area. The cost of doing business would increase with tolls. Local
business cannot afford to lose business.
Mr. Alan McKenzie of Louisville wishes to reiterate what Mr. Fetter said.
Mr. Joe R. Young of VFW Post 1832 appeared before the Council to voice
concern for the canal project area. The weeds have grown up and the standing water
causes mosquitoes. There is odor from the dumping of rotting tree limbs. He requests
help to keep Jeff clean.
Mr. Curtis Morrison, 1939 Bonnycastle, Louisville, has been a Jeff resident. He
asks the council to say no to tolls.
Mr. Bruce Herdt, 3016 Apache Drive, expressed concern of the Charlestown 7
precinct population count, with regard to redistricting. Two numbers have been used.
Council Attorney Clark noted the entire precinct is not in the annexed area. Mr. Herdt
referred to Ordinance No. 2009-OR-47, suggesting the Council commission a census
count of Charlestown #7, as the number is inaccurate.
Mr. Tyler Allen, 2109 Watterson Trail, Louisville, said he is an employer with
employees from Jeffersonville. He is against the toll, asking the Council to consider the
Resolution.
COUNCIL COMMENT:
There was no Council comment.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS:
Director of Redevelopment Clarence Hulse appeared before the Council to give
an overview of a proposed WIFI pilot project, along with a cost breakout. Mr. Dave
Shahroudi, Account Manager of boice.net explained the proposed project, the area, and
the necessary equipment. The project could be up and running 60 to 90 days following
given the "green light". Director Hulse proposed funding as a three-way project over
three years at a cost of $50,400 plus a $16,800 annual fee. The Department of
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Redevelopment will cover the one-time investment cost of $73,864. UEZ will cover the
$8,340 annual cost, with the request to the Council for the $16,800 annual cost for a total
of $50,400. At the conclusion of all discussion, Councilperson Fetz made the motion to
provide funding in the amount of $50,400 ($16,800 per year for the next three years)
from EDIT funds, second by Councilperson Grooms, passing on a vote of 6-0. Mayor
Galligan noted Director Hulse is doing an excellent job.
AGENDA ITEMS:
Fire Merit Commission Member Jeff Fry, informed the Council the Commission
has chosen Attorney Andrew Adams as the Commission Attorney, following the
resignation of Attorney Greg Clark. Councilperson Grooms made the motion to retain
Andrew Adams as the Fire Merit Commission Attorney, second by Councilperson
Wilson, passing on a vote of 6-0. Attorney Clark said he will help with the transition at
no charge.
Council President Samuel introduced Attorney Mickey Weber as the City Council
Attorney. Council President Samuel explained Attorney Weber's background and
schooling. Council President Samuel then made the motion to approve Mickey Weber as
City Council Attorney, second by Councilperson Smith. Councilperson Fetz said this is
the first he has heard of the decision, but does support Attorney Weber. The motion to
approve Attorney Weber as the City Council Attorney passed on a vote of 6-0.
Councilperson Fetz introduced Resolution No. 2010-R-23, A Resolution Stating
Opposition To Tolls On Ohio River Bridges, making the motion to pass Resolution No.
2010-R-23. Mayor Galligan asked if there is a second. Mayor Galligan again asked for a
second to the motion. The motion failed due to the lack of a second.
Council Attorney Greg Clark informed the Council the Local I.A.F.F. has voted to
accept the wage increase proposal. The F.O.P. has received the best and final offer from
both sides. The vote to accept the F.O.P. Attorney's proposal was passed by the F.O.P.
Attorney Clark feels the. breakdown is due to the fitness language. He does feel this will
go to collective bargaining. Attorney Clark said all issues will be in arbitration.
Attorney Clark explained a proposed six-district map. The problem is that the
corporation limits do not encompass all of some precincts. There is no question the
census numbers are not the most accurate. The expense of a special census was
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discussed. The Council will have to redistrict following the 2010 census. Attorney Clark
said he has done research as well as conferring with others. An Ordinance is required to
adopt the map.
Attorney Clark has revised Ordinance No. 2010-OR-30, An Ordinance Regulating
The Maintenance Of Existing Buildings And Property Within The City Of Jeffersonville.
The revisions were noted. Councilperson Sellers, made the motion to pass Ordinance No.
2010-OR-30 on the third reading, second by Councilperson Smith, passing on a vote of 6-
0.
Councilperson Grooms made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2010-OR-35, An
Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within Same Department (EDIT Fund-
Neighborhood Leadership Training) on the second and third readings, second by Council
President Samuel, passing on a vote of 6-0.
Councilperson Grooms presented and explained the changes contained in
Ordinance No. 2010-OR-37, An Ordinance Amending An Ordinance Fixing Basic
Salaries Of Appointed Officers And Employees Of The City Of Jeffersonville Indiana
For The Year 2010. Councilperson Grooms made the motion to pass Ordinance No.
2010-OR-37 on the first reading, second by Councilperson Smith, passing on a vote of 6-
0.
Council Attorney Clark explained the need for passage of Resolution No. 2010-R-
24, AResolution Approving Redevelopment Commission. Redevelopment Director Paul
Wheatley elaborated on the Resolution. Concerns were voice regarding the holding of a
public meeting. Following discussion, Councilperson Grooms made the motion to table
Resolution No. 2010-R-24, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 6-0.
Director Hulse explained the need for passage of Ordinance No. 2010-OR-38, An
Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within Same Department (EDIT-Economic
Development Program). Councilperson Grooms made the motion to pass Ordinance No.
2010-OR-38 on the first and .second readings, second by Councilperson Smith passing on
a vote of 6-0.
Safety Director Dominick Mongarella presented a request for an additional
appropriation in the amount of $78,548 for the installation of GPS devices in City
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vehicles. Mayor Galligan explained this would be a helpful tool. The appropriate
paperwork will be presented at the next meeting.
City Attorney Darren Wilder explained he has reached Redevelopment Attorney
David Lewis by phone to clear up questions raised with regard to Resolution No. 2010-R-
24, AResolution Approving Redevelopment Commission. Councilperson Fetz made the
motion to take Resolution No. 2010-R-24 off the table, second by Councilperson Smith,
passing on a vote of 7-0. Council President Samuel then made the motion to pass
Resolution No. 2010-R-24 with the removal of "after due notice and public hearing" in
the second paragraph, second by Councilperson Wilson, passing on a vote of 6-0.
COMMITTEE REPORTS, COUNCIL AND MAYOR COMMENTS:
Council President Samuel said he will ask each Councilperson for committee
reports at the next meeting.
Councilperson Wilson says "Don't forget Riverbreeze on Thursday". Also don't
forget the Concerts in the Park.
Councilperson Grooms thanked JHS senior Brandon .Logan for being here
tonight. The budget calendar is available from Financial Advisor Harmon. The 2011
Salary Ordinance must be passed by September 30. There may be a need for an
additional meeting in September. Councilperson Grooms thanks Officer Grimes and all
others for attending this evening.
Council President Samuel reminded those interested in attending the IACT
Conference October 3-6 to register. He has met with Emergency Director Mindy
Christian regarding the Risk Analysis. He encourages all to talk with Mindy. Council
President Samuel said he did email all Councilpersons regarding Attorney Mickey
Weber. He then said he is hearing talk that the Council is trying to "put it to the annexed
areas". This is totally false. The delays have been due to trying to get it right. This will
have to be redone after the first of the year. He takes offence at those that are indicating
the Council is trying to "screw over the annexed area".
Mayor Galligan noted UEZ has purchased two trolleys at the cost of about
$30,000 each. He feels these will be a benefit to the community. There is a need for a
rate structure. Jeffersonville now has the slogans: "Come and spend a day, a week, a
lifetime", and Hospitality City.
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As there was no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was
adjourned at 8:40 P.M.
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THOMAS R. GALLIG MAYOR
TEST:
PEGG WILDER, CLERK AND TREASURER