HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 18, 2011 COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
• OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
APRIL 18, 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 April 18, 2011.
Council President Smith, with Deputy Clerk Treasurer Barbara Hollis at the desk,
called the meting to order at 6:38 P.M. Also present were City Council Attorney
Mickey Weber. Council President Smith welcomed all in attendance, asking all those
present to stand as Bobby Campbell gave the invocation. Council President Smith then
led all those present in the pledge of allegiance to the [lag.
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.
Councilperson Fetz made the motion to approve the agenda as presented, second
by Councilperson Carter, passing on a vote of 7 -0.
Mayor Galligan presented the minutes for consideration. Councilperson Wilson
made the motion to approve the minutes of March 21, 2011 (6:30 P.M.) as presented,
second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 7 -0. Councilperson Wilson next
made the motion to approve the minutes of April 4, 2011 (5:30 P.M.) as presented,
second by Councilperson Fetz, passing on a vote of 7 -0. Councilperson Wilson made the
motion to approve the minutes of April 4, 2011 (6:30 P.M.) as presented, second by
Councilperson Fetz, passing on a vote of 7 -0. Councilperson Carter made the motion to
approve the minutes of March 21, 2011 (5:30 P.M.), second by Councilperson Samuel,
passing on a vote of 7 -0.
Deputy Clerk I-Iollis presented the claim list for consideration by the Council,
Following discussion, Councilperson Samuel made the motion to approve the claim list
with the reposting of a claim for Thunder expenses in the Police Department to the
Thunder Fund, second by Councilperson Fetz, passing on a vote of 7-0. Deputy Hollis
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next presented the Parks Department claim list for consideration. Councilperson
Zastawny made the motion to preapprove the Park claims, second by Councilperson
Wilson, passing on a vote of 7 -0.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Mr. David Mosley, Attorney, on behalf of Mayor Candidate Teresa Perkins,
appeared before the Council with regard to the IDEM agreement that has been signed
approving the canal. He asked the Council to take no action on this matter until after the
May election. It is his intention to take action to stop the project until questions are
answered.
Ms. Cindy McCullom, a resident at 402 West Riverside Drive said utility lines
along Riverside Drive have been marked as she has been told this is for street lamps on
the North side of Riverside Drive. She hopes the integrity of the River is preserved. City
Engineer Crouch knows nothing about any such plans. He will investigate and contact
Ms. McCullom. Ms. McCullom is satisfied with the way Thunder is going. She thanks
the City for the cooperation. Many homes are now owner occupied. She participates in
many activities on Riverside Drive, noting it is a treasure to live on Riverside Drive and
she loves it. It is a family area and she appreciates all the City has done to keep it that
way.
Mr. Ron Smith reviewed a few observations he made during campaigning with
his son who is a candidate for City Council. He noted Oak Park is pretty much owned by
Mike Ivtore. He finds they are mostly Democrats. They are angry at tax bills ranging
from $3,800 to $4,000. Some senior citizens he talked to said they can't live here
anymore. They are facing sewer bills up to $200 a month. He noted if Democrats don't
hang together this November they will lose.
Mr. Brian Smith, candidate for City Council said he has talked to many people
that are opposed to the canal. There is concem to be able to afford to live in
Jeffersonville as some are considering moving from Jeffersonville.
COUNCIL COMMENT:
Council President Smith noted there are three Ordinances concerning Thunder.
He suggests a committee to look at these for the future. Councilpersons Fetz and Seller
will serve on the committee along with Ms. Cindi McCullom.
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DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS:
There were no Department Head reports.
AGENDA ITEMS:
Council Attomey Weber presented and reviewed Resolution No. 2011 -R -12, A
Resolution Of The Jeffersonville Common Council To Request The United States Postal
Service To Amend Postal Codes Of The Annexed Territory Of The City Of
Jeffersonville. Councilperson Samuel request Attomey Weber draft a letter requesting
the Louisville Post Master consider the request for a change of mailing address to
Jeffersonville, IN 47130 for all those within the City limits. Councilperson Samuel has
talked to several residents. He feels some residents will be in favor. He realizes this
would take time. Councilperson Fetz suggests a letter be sent to those residents that
would have to change their address for their opinion. His concern is to give notice to the
residents. Following all discussion, Councilperson Samuel made the motion to authorize
Planning and Zoning Director Hrian Fogel to come up with a post card requesting
feedback, second by Councilperson Wilson, passing on a vote of 7 -0. Councilperson
Samuel then made the motion to table Resolution No. 2011 -R -12, second by
Councilperson Zastawny, passing on a vote of 7 -0.
Ms. Blayr Barnard, Regional Director, Indiana Small Business Development
Center, gave a power point presentation and provided packets of information. She
explained the funding and the Hoard makeup. Local funds are used as matching funds.
Planning and Zoning Director Brian Fogle gave an update on the Big Four Bridge
project. Indiana Govemor Daniels has pledged $8,000,000. This has been done the right
way. It is hoped to have construction under contract by the end of the year and be open
by the end of 2013. Environmental approvals are being worked on now. Council
President Smith asked if the bridge existing footers are to be used. Director Fogel said
they will not be used for construction but will be maintained. He does not know the
number of steps. There will be no elevator.
Director Fogle presented Ordinance No. 2011- OR -20, An Ordinance Rezoning
0.76 Acres From RI: Low Density Residential To Ml: Low Density Multi Family
Residential. The request comes with a favorable recommendation from the Plan
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Commission. Alan Applegate and Alan Conner are present to answer questions. The
area was explained along with the plans. This should not impact the value of adjoining
properties. The plan is to sell the units, but they may be rented. Councilperson Zastawny
said no objections were received at the Plan Commission, however there were many
questions. Mr. Ed Eskridge, a resident of the area said his major concems have been
answered. Ile does not want an apartment complex. At the conclusion of all discussion,
Councilperson Fetz made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2011- OR -20, second by
Councilperson Zastawny, passing on a vote of 7 -0. Councilperson Fetz explained all new
requests will have to go thru the same process.
• Financial Officer Monica Harmon explained the need for passage of Ordinance
No. 2011- 0R -21, An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within Same Department
(EDIT Fund). Councilperson Fetz made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance
No. 2011- OR -21, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 7 -0.
Councilperson Wilson made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2011 -OR -21 on all three
readings, second by Councilperson Fetz, passing on a vote of 7 -0.
Council Attomey Weber presented and explained Ordinance No. 2011- OR -22,
Jeffersonville Zoning Street Light Ordinance. This will also have to go to the Plan
Commission. Councilperson Carter stressed the need to "tighten up" the Ordinance.
Councilperson Carter made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2011 -OR -22 on the first
and second readings, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 7 -0.
Attorney Weber said the Council has three appointments to the Building
Commission Board. Councilperson Fetz made the motion to retain Keith Slayton, Bill
Fry, and Don Sperzel as Council appointments to the Jeffersonville Building Authority,
second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 7 -0. Attorney Weber then said the
Council has five appointments to the Ethics Commission. Council President Smith has
been asking, and has not found, any willing to take the appointment. There is a need to
get the word out they are looking for those willing to serve. Councilperson Sellers noted
those that have complaints can also go before the County Election Hoard. Attorney
Weber reminded the Council of the need to fund Rivcrstage.
COMMITTEE REPORTS, COUNCIL. AND MAYOR COMMENTS:
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Councilperson Samuel asked Attorney Weber about the status of the codification.
Attorney Weber will have a report for the first meeting in May. Councilperson Samuel
asked if there is a need to contract for help. Attorney Weber will let the Council know.
Councilperson Samuel is curious of changes that need to be made with regard to
Thunder. Councilperson Samuel talked with a St. Mathews City Council member during
Thunder who told a person that was dropped off on the closed ramp from 165 and was
given a ticket by the State Police. He said the story is frustrating.
As there was no further business to coma efore the Council, the meeting was
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THOMAS R. GALLI + MAYOR
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