HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 2, 2011 COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
MAY 2, 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 May 2, 2011.
Mayor Tom Galligan, with Deputy Clerk Treasurer Barbara Hollis at the desk,
called the meeting to order at 6:40 P.M. Also present were City Attorney Darren Wilder
and 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 caller{ and those present were; Councilpersons Mike Smith, Ed
Zastawny, Connie Sellers, Barbara Wilson, Wayne Carter and Nathan Samuel.
Absent: Councilperson Keith Felz.
Councilperson Samuel made the motion to approve the agenda with the addition
of New Business #8, Resolution of Additional Appropriation, second by Councilperson
Carter, passing on a vote of 6 - 0.
Mayor Galligan presented the minutes for consideration. Councilperson Wilson
made the motion to approve the minutes of April 18, 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 April 18, 2011 (6:30 P.M.) with the correction
of one spelling error, second by Councilperson Carter, passing on a vote of 6 -0.
Deputy Clerk Hollis presented the claim list for consideration by the Council.
Councilperson Zastawny made the motion to approve the claim list as presented second
by Councilperson Sellers, 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 as presented, second by Councilperson Carter, passing on a
vote of 6 -0.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
There was no public continent
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COUNCIL COMMENT:
There was no Council comment.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS:
There were no Department Head reports.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Councilperson Samuel made the motion to table 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, second by Councilperson Zastawny, passing on a vote of 6-0.
Councilperson Samuel asked if Planning and Zoning Director Fogel has sent postcards as
discussed at the last meeting. Director Fogel is not in attendance. This will be checked.
Councilperson Samuel made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2011- OR -22,
Jeffersonville Zoning Street Light Ordinance on the third reading, second by
Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 6 -0.
Attomey Weber has not received names for appointment to the Ethics
Commission. Councilperson Wilson said she has been contacted by Ms. Barbara
Donahue and Ms. Virginia Peck expressing interest in the appointment. Ms. Virginia
Peck is in attendance and was introduced. Councilperson Wilson made the motion to
approve the appointment of Ms. Virginia Peck, second by Councilperson Samuel, passing
on a vote of 6 -0. Councilperson Sellers does know Ms. Peck and feels she will be very
good. She does suggest other potential appointments be interviewed prior to being
appointed.
NEW BUSINESS:
Mr. David Shahroudi of Boice.net presented a Wi -Fi update. He explained the
locations, advantages, and future plans for the Wi -Fi- system. He showed a video of the
locations as well as comments from users. Mr. Shahroudi noted phase one is up and
running.
Mr. Robert Bottorff, Jeffersonville Police Merit Commission Attorney presented
the annual report for the Commission, introducing Mr. Dennis Henry, President of the
Commission. Mr. Henry reviewed the report, offering to reduce the budget by 10%. The
list of applicants is good for two years. A total of 13 new officers have been hired. Of
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the 13, 3 are female. The promotion ceremony was reviewed. Mr. Henry invited the
Council to attend the meetings that are held the second Tuesday of every month. Mayor
Galligan thanked all the members of the Board and the Attorney. All involved are happy
with the system. Councilperson Samuel asked about the hiring of African Americans.
Mr. Henry explained the scoring system for hiring.
Police Merit Commission Attorney Robert Bottorff explained the need for
passage of Ordinance No. 2011- OR -23, An Ordinance Reaffirming The Authority Of The
City Of Jeffersonville Police And Fire Merit Commission. This is for review as there are
potential legal questions regarding discipline that may be addressed with a separate
Ordinance. This will be the subject of a workshop on June 20, 2011, to be advertised by
Attorney Weber.
Financial Officer Monica Harmon reviewed Ordinance No. 2011- OR -24, An
Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 2011- OR -44, An Ordinance Of Appropriation
Reduction. Following one change the total reduction amounts to $1,189,300.
Councilperson Samuel made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2011.OR -24 on the first
reading, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 6 -0.
Officer Harmon presented and explained Resolution No. 2011 -R -13, A
Resolution To Advertise An Additional Appropriation (L OIT Fund). Council President
Smith made the motion to pass Resolution No. 2011 -R -13, second by Councilperson
Zastawny, passing on a vote of 6 -0.
Officer Hannon next presented and explained Resolution No. 2011 -R -14, A
Resolution To Advertise An Additional Appropriation (Gaming Revenue Fund). Council
President Smith made the motion to pass Resolution No. 2011 -R -14, second by
Councilperson Carter, passing on a vote of 6 -0.
Officer Hannon presented and explained Ordinance No. 2011- OR -25, An
Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds within The Same Department (Riverstage Fund).
Following discussion, Councilperson Carter made the motion to pass Ordinance No.
2011 -OR -25 on the first and second readings, second by Councilperson Samuel, passing
on a vote of 6 -0.
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Officer Marmon then presented and explained Resolution No. 2011 -R -15, A
Resolution To Advertise An Additional Appropriation (General Fund — Fire Department).
Councilperson Carter made the motion to pass Resolution No. 2011 -R -15, second by
Council President Smith, passing on a vote of 6 -0.
COMMIITEE REPORTS, COUNCIL AND MAYOR COMMENTS:
Councilperson Zastawny said he received a call from a resident in Oak Park with
questions about voting precincts. He could not find a good map on the website.
Councilperson Zastawny said there is need for a map with streets labeled.
Councilperson Wilson noted the Concerts in the Park start one week from Friday
night. She invites all to come.
Councilperson Carter noted the start time for the Concerts in the Park is 7:30 P.M.
and the price is the best in town — zero. He also notes a need for better maps.
Councilperson Samuel asked Attorney Weber about the six - district lawsuit.
Attorney Weber said the complaint was dismissed however, 30 days to amend and re-file
were granted. He then asked Attorney Weber about the F.O.P. arbitration. Attomey
Weber said he has not heard back. Councilperson Samuel then said he had been told the
County has been withholding the LOIT distribution. He would ask Attomey Weber to
write a letter of request for the distribution. Deputy Clerk Barbara Hollis believes the
distribution is being held in anticipation of an interlocal agreement for the operation and
funding of the 911 Center. Council President Smith reviewed meetings he has attended
regarding a development of a Board.
Councilperson Zastawny noted this meeting is not being filmed for television. It
is not know why the student is not here. Another method of haveing the meetings filmed
may be considered.
• Councilperson Carter asked if Ordinance No. 2011 -OR -22 has to go to the Plan
Commission. Attorney Weber will handle that. Ile feels good this will be applied to
ongoing development.
Mayor Galligan noted a couple of the flood gates were put up last week. The
pump station in Clarksville Flood Control had a hard time keeping up. It lakes huge
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pumps to handle the amount of water. The water in one basin raised 8 feet in our hour
during one of the rain events. The water has to be dealt with.
Council President Smith asked about a collapse at Walnut and Riverside. Mayor
Galligan explained it was not a collapse. It will be fixed.
Mayor Galligan noted the Accent Marketing ribbon cutting. This will help with
Veterans Parkway and jobs. Mayor Galligan wished good luck to all those running for
election the next day.
As there was no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was
adjourned at 7:55 P.M.
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THOMAS R. GALLIGA J YOR
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