HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 21, 2011 COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCII.OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
March 21, 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 March 21, 2011.
Mayor Tom Galligan, with Chief Deputy Clerk Treasurer Suzy Bass 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 nag.
The roll was called and those present were; Councilpersons Mike Smith, Keith Fetz,
Connie Sellers. Barbara Wilson, Wayne Carter and Nathan Samuel. Absent:
Councilperson Fd Zastawny.
Councilperson Fclz made the motion to approve the agenda, 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 March 7, 2011 (6:30 P.M.) as presented, second by
Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 6 -0.
Chief Deputy Clerk Treasurer Bass presented the claim list for consideration by the
Council. Councilperson Fetz made the motion to approve the claim list as presented,
second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 6 -0. Chief Deputy Bass next
presented the Parks Department claim list for consideration. Councilperson Samuel made
the motion to approve the Park claims, second by Councilperson Carter, passing on a vote
of 6-0.
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PUBLIC COMMENT:
Nicholas Wiese, 3556 Stone Creek Circle, appeared before the Council. He had asked to
be on the agenda to discuss CGAUX Coast Guard Auxiliary Boating Safety. He was
taken off the agenda and does not understand why. They do boating inspections and
boating safety classes in all forms. They work closely with the United States Coast
Guard, police departments, fire departments, the Department of Natural Resources,
Fishing & Wildlife and the Conservation Department. They also do river patrol. He said
they were informed that they are no longer welcome at Duffy's Landing and is very
concerned about this. Councilperson Fetz told Mr. Wiese that he feels this should go in
front of the Parks Board, which is made up of the Council and also the Parks Director
will be present.
COUNCIL COMMENT:
Councilperson Samuel told the Council that he was recently in Oklahoma City on other
business and while there he was told of their finished canal project. This canal was not
done because of drainage issues. IIe presented a power point with pictures of before and
after shots of the canal and the surrounding area. He was very impressed at how they
took a rundown area and turned it into a beautiful and prosperous venture.
Councilperson Samuel also told the Council that Spyglass was contracted to audit the
City's phone bills. They found $2,117.19 of monthly charges billed incorrectly that the
City will now recoup. They will get a portion of this. Council President Smith asked if
he could check to see if they also do this with electric and gas meters.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS:
There were no Department Bead reports.
AGENDA ITEMS:
The motion was made by Councilperson Samuel to approve 2011 -OR-4, an Ordinance
Vacating Alleyways, Roadways, and Public Ways on the 3rd and final reading, second by
Councilperson Sellers, passing on a 6 -0 vote.
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Redevelopment Director Paul Wheatley presented an ordinance for a Tax Abasement for
Key Electronics, Inc. The motion was made by Councilperson Samuel to approve 2011 -
OR-11 on the 1st and 2nd readings, second by Councilperson Sellers passing on a 6 -0
vote. Mayor Gal ligan thanked Kathleen Krally and Tom Martin for their business in
Jeffersonville.
Gary LeaveII appeared before the Council to discuss the Southern Indiana Minority
Enterprise initiative Heritage 'tourism Trail & Depot Welcome Center. IIe discussed
what the group stood for and said that they arc working hard to create a sustainable
cultural heritage tourism program. Maxine Brown told the Council about upcoming
events, including a June conference to bring people into Jeffersonville from all over the
country, and they are also working with 1UP171 to bring in students in September to help
research the history of Clark and the surrounding counties. They are trying to find ways
to keep this venture going and are asking for the Council's support. They would like to
have their lease renegotiated but the Council told them the City does not own the building
so this will have to be discussed with the owner of the building Hoagland. Dr. Gee George
Kramer said he is teaching a course on cultural landscapes and combining heritage with
tourism is a great model. Jean Burke talked about history of Clark County and the
proposed heritage tour. Councilperson Samuel thanked all for their great presentation
and said he would Tike to back the project and maybe the City could donate a plaque for
the building. Mayor Galligan agreed that there is a good story that needs to be told about
the history.
Financial Advisor Monica Harmon presented 2011 -OR -17 and Ordinance of Additional
Appropriations for General Fund. The motion was made by Councilperson Samuel to
approve 2011 -OR -17 on the 1st & 2nd readings, seconded by Councilperson Wilson
passing on 6-0 vote.
Financial Advisor Monica Harmon presented 2011 -OR -18 and Ordinance of Additional
Appropriations for the Edit Fund. The motion was made by Councilperson Samuel to
approve 2011 -OR -18 for $500,000.00 on the 1st & 2nd readings. seconded by
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Councilperson Smith passing on 6 -0 vote. The Council will look at the balance in the
Edit fund at the end of June and decide on the remainder of the request.
Financial Advisor Monica Ilarmon presented 2011 -OR -19 and Ordinance of Additional
Appropriations for LOPE Fund. The motion was made by Councilperson Samuel to
approve 2011 -OR -19 on the 1st & 2nd readings, seconded by Councilperson Fetz passing
on 6-0 vote.
COMMITTEE REPORTS, COUNCIL AND MAYOR COMMENTS:
Councilperson Fetz asked Mayor Galligan to look at the street lighting at the Cast Iron
Skillet restaurant. The Mayor said that F..nginccr Crouch is already looking into the
matter. Council President Smith said they are talking to Jeffboat to see about using their
parking lot.
Council President Smith told the Council that many counties have been overpaid for
LOIT, CAGIT, & EDIT, though there is no proof as to how it was overpaid. Clark
County was not one of them.
As there was no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned
at 8:20P.M.
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