HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary 24, 2011 COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
JANUARY 24, 2011
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 January 24, 2011.
Mayor Tom Galligan, 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 City Council Attorney Mickey Weber. Mayor Galligan welcomed all in attendance,
asking all those present to stand as Bobby Campbell gave the invocation. Mayor Galligan
then led all those present 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, and Wayne Carter.
Absent: Councilpersons Keith Fetz and Nathan Samuel.
Mayor Galligan recognized the members of the 2010 Leadership Class in
attendance.
Councilperson Wilson made the motion to approve the agenda as presented,
second by Councilperson Zastawny, passing on a vote of 5 -0.
Deputy Clerk Hollis presented the claim list with a total of $1,229,928.94 for
consideration by the Council, asking to consider an additional list with a total of
$317,877.58. Following discussion, Council President Smith made the motion to
approve the claim lists as presented with the removal of the claim to Coyle Chevrolet for
$17,399.00 and removal of the claim to Coyle Chevrolet in the amount of $68,682.20,
second by Councilperson Carter, passing on a vote of 5 -0. Deputy Hollis next presented
the Parks Department claim list for consideration. Councilperson Carter made the motion
to preapprove the Park claims in the amount of $34,021.22, second by Councilperson
Sellers, passing on a vote of 5 -0.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
There was no public comment.
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COUNCIL COMMENT:
There was no Council comment.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS:
There was no Department Head report.
AGENDA ITEMS:
Ms. Shaunna Graf, Project Coordinator for the Ohio River Greenway project,
appeared before the Council with the annual report. A brochure was distributed as well
as the annual report. Progress of the several aspects of the project, plans and funding
were reviewed in a power point presentation.
Ms. Peggy Duffy, on behalf of City Pride, gave a power point presentation
highlighting the members and volunteers, and meetings. She applauded the cooperation
from City Departments, explained the plantings, events and future projects. Mayor
Galligan noted the bulb planting was an enormous job. He commends the group for their
efforts. He says thank you and "hats off' to you.
Council Attorney Mickey Weber, explained the need for passage of 2011 -OR -1,
An Ordinance Amending Ordinance 2010- OR -42, Adopting A Map Dividing The City
Into Six (6) Councilmanic Districts. Council President Smith made the motion to pass
Ordinance No. 2011 -OR -1 on the first and second readings, second by Councilperson
Zastawny, passing on a vote of 5 -0.
Following discussion, it was decided to make the Council appointments at the
next meeting.
COMMITTEE REPORTS, COUNCIL AND MAYOR COMMENTS:
Mayor Galligan has had a conversation with INDOT regarding funding of the Big
4 Bridge ramp project. He is pleased that funding is getting closer.
Deputy Clerk Hollis noted the Top 20 Vendors and the Top 20 Employees lists
are included in the packet. She also noted Ordinance No. 2010 -OR -67 was set to publish
on Sunday, January 23, 2011. Deputy Hollis provided copies of the results of the Levy
Excess Appeal.
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As there was no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was
adjourned at 7:20 P.M. // i
AV THOMAS R. GALLIG • 'MAYOR
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PEGG i ILDER, CLERK AND TREASURER