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
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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.
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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-
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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.
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• 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.
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