HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 28, 2011 COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
FEBRUARY 28, 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 28, 2011.
Mayor Tom Galligan, with Deputy Clerk Treasurer Barbara Ilollis at the desk,
called .the meeting to order at 6:37 P.M. Also present was City Attorney Darren Wilder.
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, Wayne Carter and Nathan Samuel.
Absent: Councilperson Keith Fetz. .
Councilperson Samuel made the motion to approve the agenda with moving new
business agenda items number 5 and 6 to the front of unfinished business, 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 February 7, 2011 (5:30 P.M.) as presented,
second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 6 -0. Councilperson Wilson next
made the motion to approve the minutes of February 7, 2011 (6:30 P.M.) as presented,
second by Councilperson Carter, passing on a vote of 6 -0.
Deputy Clerk Hollis presented the claim list for consideration by the Council,
Following discussion, Councilperson Samuel made the motion to approve the claim list
as presented, second by Councilperson Zastawny, passing on a vote of 6 -0. Deputy
Hollis next presented the Parks Department claim list for consideration. Councilperson
Zastawny made the motion to preapprove the Park claims, second by Couneilperson
Sellers, passing on a vote of 6 -0.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
There was no public comment
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COUNCIL COMMENT:
There was no Council comment.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS:
There were no Department Head reports.
AGENDA ITEMS:
Redevelopment Director Paul Wheatley, presented Resolution No. 2011 -R4, A
Resolution Approving Statement Of Benefit For Proposed Of Real And Personal
Property Tax Abatement (Accent Marketing Services, L.L.C.), explaining the Company
plans. The abatement has received a favorable recommendation from the Redevelopment
Commission. Director Wheatley gives thanks to One Southern Indiana for their help.
Councilperson Samuel, as a member of the Redevelopment Commission, voiced his
support. Councilperson Samuel then made the motion to approve Resolution 2011 -R -4,
second by Councilperson Zastawny, passing on a vote of 6 -0.
Redevelopment Director Wheatley, presented Resolution No. 2011 -R -5, A
Resolution Approving Statement Of Benefit For Proposed Of Real And Personal
Property Tax Abatement (Flexible Materials, Inc), reviewing the Company plans. This
also has received a favorable recommendation from the Redevelopment Commission.
Following discussion and review Couneilperson Samuel then made the motion to approve
Resolution 2011 -R -5, second by Councilperson Zastawny, passing on a vote of 6-0.
Redevelopment Director Wheatley, presented Resolution No. 2011 -R-6, A
Resolution Approving Statement Of Benefit For Proposed Of Real And Personal
Property Tax Abatement (Idemitsu Lubricants America Corporation), explaining the
Company. The abatement has received a favorable recommendation from the
Redevelopment Commission. Following discussion and review Councilperson Samuel
then made the motion to approve Resolution 2011 -R -6, second by Councilperson Wilson,
passing on a vote of 6-0. Councilperson Zastawny commended the good work of
Director Wheatley' in bringing in above average wage jobs. Mayor Galligan noted
Director Wheatley, Keener and One southern Indiana make a good team that he
appreciates.
Director Wheatley next presented and explained Resolution No. 2011 -R -7, A
Resolution Recommending Approval Of A Loan For $30,000 To Subway Of Indiana For
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The Renovation Of 202 Tenth Street, Jeffersonville, IN. This also has received a
favorable recommendation from the Redevelopment Commission. Councilperson
Zastawny made the motion to pass Resolution No. 2011 -R -7, second by Councilperson
Carter, passing on a vote of 6 -0.
Mr. Justin Endris, Attorney representing Ernstberger Enterprises, Inc., appeared
before the Council requesting passage of Ordinance No. 2011 -OR -4, An Ordinance
Vacating Alleyways, Roadways And Public Ways. Mayor Galligan announced this is a
public hearing on this matter, asking for public comment. Mr. James W. Pinnick, 201
Fairview, owner of lots 30 and 31, questioned the number of feet being vacated and if
half should go to each adjoining property owner. Attorney Endris explained no public
right -of -way will be taken. City Attorney Darren Wilder said the client wants to claim a
void in the property. Mr. Pinnick said when he bought the property in the 80's, the City
took care of it and he feels he should get 15 feet. Attorney Endris claims there are no
adjoining landowners. Mr. Pinnick said the fence is at the back of his property enclosing
what was the public right -of -way. Attorney Endris said he does not feel the objection
fits. Councilperson Samuel made the motion to table Ordinance No. 2011 -OR -4, second
by Councilperson Zastawny, passing on a vote of 6 -0. City Engineer Andy Crouch will
look at the property.
Council President Smith reviewed the need for passage of Ordinance No. 2011 -
OR-2, An Ordinance To Transfer Funds to The Jeffersonville City Court. Council
President Smith then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2011 -OR -2 on the second
and Third readings, second by Councilperson Wilson, passing on a vote Of 6-0.
Ms. Marilyn Czape, on behalf of the Oak Park Neighborhood Group, reviewed
the Allison Lane - Middle Road Beautification project as a great example of cooperation.
The goals of the project were reviewed. A church is offering free labor. The total cost of •
the project is S14,739. Redevelopment has pledged $10,000. Ms. Czape expressed
thanks to all those involved. Ms. Peggy Duffy, speaking for the Beautification
Committee, said this is a great project that the Beautification Committee did not start but
came from the community. This is truly a joint effort. Councilperson Samuel said this
came out of the Neighborhood Leadership Institute, noting the good work of Economic
Development Director Clarence Hulse. Council President Smith made the motion to
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appropriate $5,000 to support this project from the Beautification line item, second by
Councilperson Wilson. Councilperson Zastawny asked who will go the next step to
maintain the project. Ms. Duffy noted Mr. Czape has started a group to work on this. He
is talking to business owners. Street Commission'David Hosea has been asked to do the
watering. Councilperson Wilson noted the Leadership class is wonderful. The motion to
appropriate $5,000 passed on a vote of 6 -0.
Grant Writer Andrea Stevens, on behalf of Bryan Collins of Bingham McHale
explained the need for passage of Ordinance No. 2011 -OR -5, An Ordinance Of The City
Of Jeffersonville To Amend And Supplement Ordinance No. 2009 -OR -44 As Heretofore
Amended And Supplemented By Ordinance No. 2010 -OR -29 And Ordinance No. 2010 -
OR-29 To Authorize The Issuance Of the City's Sewage Works Revenue Bonds For
Certain Brownfield Projects And Related Matters Connected Therewith, And Repealing
Ordinances Inconsistent Herewith. She further explained the pay back. Mayor Culligan
noted this helps to clean up areas. At the conclusion of all discussion, Councilperson
Zastawny made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 2011 -OR -5, second by
Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 6 -0. Councilperson Zastawny then made the
motion to pass Ordinance No. 2011 -OR -5 on all three readings, second by Councilperson
Sellers, passing on a vote of 6-0.
Financial Advisor Monica Harmon presented and reviewed Ordinance No. 2011 -
OR-6, An Ordinance Of The City Of Jeffersonville, Indiana Authorizing City Officials
To Use City Credit Cards For Official Government Purchases, Establishing A Credit
Limit And Regulating The Number Of Credit Cards Available To Each Department Of
City Government. She would ask to also include Planning and Zoning. Councilperson
Samuel made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2011 -OR-6 on the first reading, second
by Councilperson Zastawny. Councilperson Smith will not support this as the Council
worked to control the number of credit cards in the past and now the number is climbing
back up. Councilperson Samuel requests a form be developed to use with credit card
receipts so the Council will know who used the card. The motion to pass Ordinance No.
2011 -OR -6 on the first reading passed on a vote of 5 -1. Council President Smith voted
against passage.
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Advisor Harmon explained the need for passage of Ordinance No. 2011 -OR -7,
An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within Same Department (Annexation).
Councilperson Samuel made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2011 -OR -7 on the first
and second readings, second by Councilperson Carter, passing on a vote of 6.0.
Advisor Harmon explained the need for passage of Ordinance No. 2011 -OR -8,
An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within Same Department (EDIT - Internet Hot
Spots). Councilperson Zastawny made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2011 -OR -8 on
the first and second readings, second by Couneilperson Wilson, passing on a vote of 6-0.
Advisor Hannon explained the need for passage of Ordinance No. 2011 -OR -9,
An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within Same Department (EDIT — Fieldhouse
Windows). Councilperson Samuel made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2011 -OR -9
on the first and second readings, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 6-
0. Mayor Galligan noted this project started out at an estimated cost of $240,000.
Thanks to a bid from Home Depot the cost is $100,000.
Advisor Harmon explained the need for passage of Ordinance No.'2011- OR -10,
An Ordinance Of Additional Appropriation (LOIT — Fire Department Grant Match).
Council President Smith explained the project. Councilperson Carter made the motion to
pass Ordinance No. 2011 -OR -10 on the first and second readings, second by
Councilperson Wilson, passing on a vote of 6 -0.
Advisor Harmon explained the need for passage of Ordinance No. 2011- OR -11,
An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within Same Department (Parks - Overtime).
Councilperson Samuel made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2011 -OR -11 on the first
and second readings, second by Councilperson Zastawny, passing on a vote of 6 -0.
Advisor Hannon explained the need for passage of Ordinance No. 2011- OR -12,
An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within Same Department (Sanitation -
Utilities). Councilperson Samuel made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2011 -OR -12
on the first and second readings, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 6-
0.
Advisor Harmon explained the need for passage of Ordinance No. 2011- OR -13,
An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within Same Department (General — HR
Department). Councilperson Samuel made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2011 -OR-
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13 on the first and second readings, second by Councilperson Zastawny, passing on a
vote of 6 -0.
Advisor Harmon explained the need for passage of Ordinance No. 2011- OR -14,
An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within Same Department (General Fund —
Animal Shelter). Councilperson Samuel made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2011 -
OR-14 on the first and second readings, second by Councilperson Wilson, passing on a
vote of 6-0.
Advisor Irarmon presented Ordinance No. 2011- OR -15, An Ordinance Amending
Ordinance No. 2010- OR -44, Ordinance Of Appropriation Reduction. Appropriation
Reductions are necessary to reflect the 2011 DLGF budget order. Councilperson Samuel
made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2011 -OR -15 on the first and second readings,
second by Council President Smith, passing on a vote of 6 -0.
Advisor Harmon presented and explained the need for passage of Resolution No.
2011 -R -8, A Resolution To Advertise For An Additional Appropriation (General Fund).
Councilperson Samuel made the motion to pass Resolution No. 2011 -R -8, second by
Councilperson Zastawny, passing on a vote of' 6 -0.
Advisor Harmon presented and explained the need for passage of Resolution No.
2011 -R -9, A Resolution To Advertise For An Additional Appropriation (LOIT Fund).
Councilperson Samuel made the motion to pass Resolution No. 2011 -R -9, second by
Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 6 -0.
Advisor Hannon presented and explained the need for passage of Resolution No.
2011 -R -10, A Resolution To Advertise For An Additional Appropriation (EDIT Fund —
Paving Projects). Councilperson Samuel made the motion to pass Resolution No. 2011 -
R-10, second by Councilperson Zastawny, passing on a vote of 6 -0.
Advisor Harmon presented and explained the need for passage of' Ordinance No.
2011- OR -16, An Ordinance Which Amends 2010 -OR -39 Fixing Basic Salaries Of
Appointed Officers And Employees Of The City Of Jeffersonville Indiana For the Year
2011. This amendment contains many title changes in the effort to have the Salary
Ordinance more in line with the market. The consultant has recommended these. There
is a pay grade change in the Mayor's Office, Community Affairs Liaison. Other
changes are Engineering Secretary, Grant Writer and CMMS Clerk. Advisor Harmon
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said the Ordinance contains "no new bodies ". Councilperson Zastawny made the motion
to pass Ordinance No. 2011 -0R -16 on the fust reading, second by Councilperson Carter,
passing on a vote of 6-0.
COMMFI T EE REPORTS, COUNCIL AND MAYOR COMMENTS:
Council President Smith noted an Ethics Board member is resigning. He asks the
Council to consider nominees. There is also a need for an attorney for the Ethics Board.
Council President Smith also would like the Council to consider if there is a need for a
finance committee.
Councilperson Samuel said it has been exciting to come to a meeting with the
announcement of new businesses starting up with the number of position. Councilperson
Samuel appreciates Advisor Iiarmon's work. He feels the City is financially in good
shape, while others are struggling. This is encouraging. Councilperson Samuel is excited
the Jeffersonville Iligh School Girls Basketball team has reached the State Finals. IIe
will be pulling for them Saturday.
Councilperson Carter also expressed thanks to Advisor Harmon. He also is
excited about the Jeffersonville High School Girls Basketball Team.
Councilperson Wilson noted the excellent job by Advisor Harmon. She says
thank you to the Czapes and all those working on the project. She is glad to see a Boy
Scout Troop in attendance.
Councilperson Sellers received an email regarding concerns of the drainage
situation at the Methadone Clinic. She asks all Council to look at the situation.
Councilperson Zastawny noted the need to update the Planning and Zoning and
Board Of Zoning Appeals codes regarding green spaces, setbacks, and signage.
Mayor Galligan said he has been attending all the playoff games of the Jeff High
Girls Basketball Team and they have been enjoyable. They are not only good players,
they are good people. It is a joy to watch and talk to them. He commends the coaching.
Mayor Galligan said he will be taking the "shack" to St. Louis in the morning, and will
stop to see the LST. He believes they are interested in talking to the City about bringing
the LST back. That would be a plus.
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As there was no farther business to come before the Council, the meeting was
adjoumed at 8:20 P.M. //// Ai/ �4
IOMAS R. GALLI rN, MAYOR
PEGGY WILDER, CLERK AND TREASURER
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