HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 16, 2011 COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
May 16, 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 16, 2011.
Mayor Tom Galligan, with Chief Deputy Clerk Treasurer Suzy Bass at the desk,
called the meeting to order at 6:30 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, Keith
Fetz, Connie Sellers, Barbara Wilson, and Nathan Samuel.
Absent: Councilpersons Wayne Carter and Ed Zastawny.
Mayor Tom Galligan and the Council recognized Jeremy Kendle, who was a
member of the Bellarmine Basketball National Championship team. They presented him
with a `Commodore of the Port' plaque. Mayor Galligan said that Jeremy represented
Jeffersonville well and he made the community proud.
The motion was made by to approve the agenda with the addition of an ordinance
of additional appropriation, second by Councilperson Fetz, passing on a 5 -0 vote.
Mayor Galligan presented the minutes for consideration. The motion was made by
Councilperson Wilson to approve the minutes of the special meeting on 5 -2 -2011, second
by Councilperson Sellers passing on a vote of 5 -0. The motion was made by
Councilperson Wilson to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on 5 -2 -2011, second
by Councilperson Fetz passing on a vote of 5 -0.
Chief Deputy Clerk Treasurer Bass presented the claims for approval. The
motion was made by Councilperson Fetz to approve the claims as presented, second by
Councilperson Samuel, passing on a vote of 5 -0.
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Chief Deputy Clerk Treasurer Bass presented the park claims for approval. The
motion was made by Councilperson Samuel to approve the claims as presented, second
by Councilperson Fetz, passing on a vote of' 5 -0.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
There was no public comment
COUNCIL COMMENT:
There was no Council comment.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS:
']'here were no Department Head reports.
AGENDA ITEMS:
The motion was made by Councilperson Samuel to table 2012 -R -12, second by
Councilperson Sellers passing on a 5 -0 vote.
City Attorney Weber told the Council that Stan Martin, and Dan Donahue were
interested in serving on the Ethics Board. The motion was made by Councilperson Fetz
to approve the appointments, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a 5 -0 vote.
Financial Advisor Hannon presented 2011- OR -24, an Ordinance Amending
2011- OR -44, Ordinance of Appropriation Reduction. The motion was made by
Councilperson Samuel to approve 2011 -OR -24 on the 2nd and 3rd reading, second by
Councilperson Wilson, passing on a 5 -0 vote.
Financial Advisor Harmon presented 2011- OR -25, an Ordinance Transferring
Certain Funds Within the Same Department. The motion was made by Council President
Smith to approve 2011 -0R -25 on the 3rd reading, second by Councilperson Samuel
passing on a vote of 5-0.
Financial Advisor IIarmon presented 2011- OR -26, an Ordinance of Additional
Appropriation from the LOIT Fund. The motion was made by Councilperson Samuel to
pass 2011 -OR -26 on the 1st and 2nd reading, second by Councilperson Wilson, passing
on a 5.0 vote.
Financial Advisor Ilarmon presented 2011- OR -27, an Ordinance of Additional
Appropriation from the General Fund. The motion was made by Council President Smith
to pass 2011 -OR -26 on the 1st and 2nd reading, second by Councilperson Wilson,
passing on a 5 -0 vote.
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Financial Advisor Hannon presented 2011- OR -28, an Ordinance of Additional
Appropriation from the Gaming Revenue Fund. The motion was made by Council
President Smith on the 1st & 2nd reading, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a
5 -0 vote.
Senator Grooms appeared before the Council to give an update on the legislative
session that just ended. He said that he enjoyed his first session as Senator and that it was
challenging and very fast paced. He went over many bills that were passed and said that
they are all available on the IACT website. He said the session lasted 100 days and next
year it will be 50 days.
COMMITTEE REPORTS, COUNCIL AND MAYOR COMMENTS:
Councilperson Samuel said that Fire Chief Kaskie had attended the last workshop
asking to purchase new pads for Station 3 at the cost of $11,000.00 which
Redevelopment has agreed to pay. He also reported that the generator at Station 1 needs
replaced and they are getting one from the City Building which had originally been
purchased by Redevelopment.
Councilperson Samuel announced that Hazel Bales passed away. She and her
husband did alot for the community and will be missed.
Councilperson Wilson said that the concert in the park was cancelled the previous
Friday.
Councilperson Feu set up a committee meeting for Wednesday May 25, at 11:00
A.M. to discuss the new City Clerk's budget.
Mayor Galligan concurred with Council President Smith that the Bales' were
great benefactors to a lot of organizations.
As there was no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was
adjourned at 7:55 P.M. / / f i
THOMAS R. GALLIG "MAYOR
ATTEST:
PEGGY S` LDER, CLERK AND TREASURER