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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFabruary 7, 2011 COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA FEBRUARY 7, 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 February 7, 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 was 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, Keith Fetz, Connie Sellers, Barbara Wilson, Wayne Carter and Nathan Samuel. Absent: None. Following discussion Councilperson Zastawny made the motion to approve the agenda with the addition #17a Revolving Loan Resolution and #14a Fire Department Grant Match, second by Councilperson Samuel, passing on a vote of 7 -0. Councilperson Wilson made the motion to approve the minutes of January 10, 2011 (6:30 P.M.), second by Council President Smith, passing on a vote of 7 -0. Councilperson Wilson next made the motion to approve the minutes of January 24, 2011 (6:30 P.M.), second by Councilperson Zastawny, passing on a vote of 7 -0. Deputy Clerk Ilollis presented the claim list for consideration by the Council, Following discussion. Councilperson Samuel made the motion to approve the claim lists as presented with a second from Council President Smith, passing on a vote of 7 -0. Deputy Hollis next presented the Parks Department claim list for consideration. Councilperson Wilson made the motion to preapprove the Park claims in the amount of $44,233.53, second by Councilperson Zastawny, passing on a vote of 7 -0. PUBLIC COMMENT: There was no public comment February 7, 2011 2 COUNCIL COMMENT: Council President Smith presented Councilperson Samuel with a plaque in appreciation of his service as Council President. Council President Smith noted Councilperson Samuel set the bar high. DEPARTMENT I IEAD REPORTS: There were no Department Head reports. AGENDA ITEMS: Mr. Paul Kraft, Attorney representing Ernstberger Enterprises, Inc. presented and explained a Petition To Vacate Alleyways Roadways And Public Ways. Attorney Kraft reviewed the history of the property as well as the location. A public hearing is scheduled to be held February 28, 2011. Mr. Jay Ellis, Main Street Director, presented each Councilperson with a copy of a report titled Downtown Jeffersonville Revitalization Highlights 2010. The report was reviewed and the members were commended. Council Attorney Weber reviewed Ordinance No. 2011 -OR -1, An Ordinance Dividing The City Into Six (6) Councilmanic Districts. Councilperson Zastawny made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2011 -OR -1 on the second and third readings, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 7 -0. Council President Smith explained the need for passage of Resolution No. 2011 - R-1, An Interlocal Agreement Between The Town Of Clarksville, 114; City Of Jeffersonville, IN; And City Of New Albany, IN 2011 Fire Prevention And Safety Grant Application. The Jeffersonville match will be $8,344. At the conclusion of all discussion, Councilperson Fetz made the motion to pass Resolution No. 2011 -R -1, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 7 -0. Council President Smith next explained the need for $20,960 in local match funds to purchase 13 laptop computers and 24 pagers with a total cost of $104,800. There is need for an additional appropriation for the match amount. Councilperson Zastawny made the motion to pass Resolution No. 201 1 -R -2, A Resolution To Advertise For An Additional Appropriation (LOIT Fund), second by Councilperson Fetz, passing on a vote of 7 -0. February 7, 2011 3 Mayor Galligan, on behalf of Laura Renwick, Community Preservation Specialist, explained the need for approval of the annual Agreement For Professional Services between the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Jeffersonville and Indiana Landmarks. Councilperson Samuel made the motion to approve the contract as presented, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 7 -0. Council President Smith gave a report of a meeting he and Councilpersons Samuel and Carter attended with the 'Tenth Street Business Organization. He explained the group is similar to Main Street. The President of the group is Julie Rigrish. The UEZ Board has approved $5,000 for the Organization. Council President Smith made the motion to approve payment of S5,000 to Tenth Street Business Organization from the Council Budget, Special Programs, second by Couneilperson Carter, passing on a vote of 7 -0. Council President Smith presented and explained the need for passage of Ordinance No. 2011 -OR -2, An Ordinance To Transfer Funds To The Jeffersonville City Court. Following discussion, Council President Smith made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2011 -OR -2 on the first reading, second by Councilperson Samuel, passing on a vote of 7 -0. Redevelopment Director Paul Wheatley explained the need for passage of Resolution No. 2011 -R -3, A Resolution Recommending Approval Of A Loan For S30,000 To Cluckers, Inc. For The Renovation Of 100 Riverside Drive, Jeffersonville, 1N. Director Wheatley explained the Revolving Loan fund has a balance of $200,000. There are two outstanding loans not being paid. Following all discussion, Councilperson Samuel made the motion to pass Resolution No. 2011 -R -3, second by Council President Smith, passing on a vote of 7 -0. Council Attorney Weber presented and explained Ordinance No. 2011 -OR -3, An Ordinance Amending 2010 -OR -18 Regulating Taxicab Service And Taxicab Drivers In The City Of Jeffersonville. Police Officer Grimes has reviewed the Ordinance. Councilperson Fetz made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2011 -OR -3 on the first reading, second by Councilperson Wilson. Following further discussion, Councilperson Wilson withdrew her second and Councilperson Fetz withdrew his motion. Councilperson Fetz then made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 2011- February 7, 2011 4 OR -3, second by Councilperson Wilson, passing on a vote of 7 -0. Councilperson Fetz then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2011 -OR -3 on all three readings, second by Councilperson Wilson, passing on a vote of 7 -0. Council Attorney Weber recommends waiting until the February 28 meeting to make the Ethics Board appointments due to the candidate filing deadline date. Councilperson Carter made the motion to appoint Councilperson Zastawny, City Engineer Andy Crouch, and Economic Development Director Clarence Hulse to the Plan Commission, second by Councilperson Fctz, passing on a vote of 7 -0. Councilperson Sellers made the motion to appoint Marty Chalfant to the Board of' Zoning appeals, second by Councilperson Zastawny, passing on a vote of 7 -0. Councilperson Zastawny made the motion to appoint Councilperson Samuel to the Redevelopment Board, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 7 -0. Councilperson Samuel made the motion to appoint Council President Smith to the Solid Waste Board, second by Councilperson Zastawny, passing on a vote of 7-0. COMMITTEE REPORTS, COUNCIL AND MAYOR COMMENTS: Council President Smith announced the Parks Authority will move the February meeting from February 14, 2011 to February 15, 2011 at 6:00 P.M. Council President Smith then read aloud a thank you card from Councilperson Samuel. The Jeffersonville Neighborhood Leadership Institute is working on a project at Middle Road and Allison Lane. A Church on Middle Road has a group of volunteers willing to work on the project. Council President Smith said this is a worthwhile project and would like the Council to consider splitting the cost of materials with the Department of Redevelopment. This would amount to about $5,000. He will bring details to the next meeting. Councilperson Samuel has talked with Mayor Galligan regarding bench billboards. There will be an update at the next meeting. Councilperson Samuel then asked Council Attorney Weber about the status of the FOP arbitration. Council Attorney Weber said the FOP has chosen an arbitrator. Things are moving forward. Councilperson Samuel then asked about the levy appeal reductions. Financial Advisor Harmon said she is working on them. February 7, 2011 5 • Councilperson Zastawny asked about the year -end reports. Deputy Clerk IIollis said they are ready and will be forwarded. Councilperson Zastawny noted the canal retreat was a great event. He suggests a workshop to discuss sidewalks and street lights. This is scheduled for Monday, February 28, 2011 at 5:30 P.M. Mayor Galligan noted recent announcements for addition of jobs for Jeffersonville. Mayor Galligan was very impressed with the White Castle opening. It is a nice new store that is adding 15 employees. Rural King is going into the old K -Mart building and will be adding 60 jobs. All of these are positive signs. There is more to come on Veteran's Parkway. Mayor Galligan said "Jeffersonville is on the move ". He noted the canal meeting was excellent and very informative. Input was taken. All were pleased with the results. Things are looking very positive. As there was no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 7:40 I'.M. saae L4 - THOMAS R. GAI.I.IG',MAYOR A'l IE ST: P �I �� (( � i)LtOw `WILDER, CLERK AND TREASURER