HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 18, 2011 COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
JULY 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 July 18, 2011.
Mayor Tom Galligan, with Deputy Clerk Treasurer Barbara Hollis at the desk,
called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M. Also present were City Attorney Darren Wilder
and City Council Attorney Mickey Weber. Mayor Galligan welcomed all in attendance,
asking all those present to stand as Councilperson Samuel 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, Wayne Carter and Nathan Samuel.
Absent: Councilpersons Ed Zastawny and Barbara Wilson.
Councilperson Fetz made the motion to approve the agenda with the addition of
1a — Economic Development Director Clarence Hulse regarding UEZ and River Ridge
and Financial Officer Monica Harmon and Director of Human Resources Kim Calabro
with a Salary Ordinance Amendment, second by Councilperson Carter, passing on a vote
of' 5 -0.
Deputy Clerk Hollis 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 5 -0. Deputy Hollis next presented the
Parks Department claim list for consideration. Councilperson Samuel made the motion to
preapprove the Park claims, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 5-0.
Counei[person Zastawny arrived at the meeting at 6:35 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Mr. John W. Kinley of 2518 Logan Lane appeared before the Council with regard
to the situation of drainage and the road. Mayor Galligan explained the plans for the
area. Ile met with the contractor today and it will get done. There have been problems.
Mayor Galligan will have the engineer get with Mr. Kinley within the next two days.
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Mr. Ed Hack of 2410 Logan Lane appeared before the Council regarding the
"Kelly Station thing ". It has become a dump station. Two buildings have been built
without a permit. He asks Mayor Galligan to consider getting with Nick Jones. His
concem is there will be more water. Mr. Hack's other concern is with the sidewalks.
Mr. Eulis Fraze of 2512 Logan Lane questioned the construction of the pump
station. There is no place for the water to go and it is entering the air ducts of his home
and he is getting mold. Mayor Galligan said he will get the water oft Mr. Franc said he
is no longer able to have a garden as there is way too much water.
Ms. Connie Fraze of 2426 Logan Lane asked if concrete can be put around the
pump station. Mayor Galligan said he will get the engineers out there. The situation
should be over very shortly. The City will pay for the grinder pumps.
Mayor Galligan thanked the residents of Logan Lane for being patient.
COUNCIL COMMENT:
There was no Council comment.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS:
Economic Development Director Clarence Hulse presented a report of the
Jeffersonville Neighborhood Leadership Institute — Spring 2011. Class if2 graduates in
attendance stood and were recognized. Michael McCoy, Facilitator, gave an update
saying there were 25 graduates. Mayor Galligan said he has leamed we have people in
the community that make a difference.
AGENDA ITEMS:
Councilperson Zastawny made the motion to table Ordinance No. 2011- OR -32,
An Ordinance Approving An Interlocal Agreement For The Supplemental Funding Of
The Clark County E911 System, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 6-
0.
Council Attorney Weber has forwarded contact information of those that have
contacted him with interest in serving on the Ethics Commission. Councilperson
Zastawny made the motion to table the item, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on
a vote of 6 -0.
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Council President Smith made the motion to table Ordinance No. 2011- OR -38,
An Ordinance Of Additional Appropriation (EDIT Fund), second by Councilperson
Zastawny, passing on a vote of 6-0.
Councilperson Samuel made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2011- OR -39, An
Ordinance Of Additional Appropriation (LOIT Fund) on the third reading, second by
Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 6-0.
Director Hulse reviewed the "National Night Out 2011" Proclamation. He noted
ten neighborhoods have signed up for the event to be held on August 2, 2011.
Councilperson Zastawny made the motion to approve the proclamation, second by
Council President Smith, passing on a vote of 6-0.
Director Hulse next reviewed the request to authorize the UEZ to transfer the
River Ridge portion of the UEZ to River Ridge. Council President Smith explained the
history of the UEZ and the separate funding. Council Attorney Weber reviewed the
history as pertains to State Statute. Councilperson Samuel feels as there is no deadline he
would like to review further and consider again at the next meeting. Councilperson Fetz
made the motion to table the decision, second by Councilperson Carter, passing on a vote
of 6 -0.
Director Harmon and Director Calabro presented and explained Ordinance No.
2011- OR-40, An Ordinance Which Amends 2011 -OR -16 Amending 2010 -OR -39 Fixing
Basic Salaries Of Appointed Officers And Employees Of The City Of Jeffersonville
Indiana For The Year 2011. This is an accumulation of work that has been going on for
the last couple of years. The positions have been evaluated by an outside consultant.
Councilperson Samuel made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2011 -OR-40 on the first
and second readings, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 6 -0.
COMMITTEE REPORTS, COUNCIL AND MAYOR COMMENTS:
Councilperson Samuel noted a Police Officer will be attending the National
Police and Fire Games. He also noted an 11 year old Little League team and a 12 year
old Little League team are playing in championship games.
Councilperson Carter commended Director Calabro and Officer Hannon for the
work that has gone into the Salary Ordinance. It is "well put out ".
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Councilperson Fetz has reviewed an alternative to an open insurance plan
reviewing the advantages and disadvantages. All options need to be explored. Mayor
Galligan said that due to the contract situation, this needs to be reviewed prior to contract
time. Councilperson Fetz noted the Council does have flexibility with the current plan.
Council President Smith said this Friday night the Monarchs will be playing and
there will be cruising.
Mayor Galligan attended the J. B. Ogle Animal Shelter Golf Scramble today. It
was well attended and it was very hot. Mayor Galligan noted last weekend at the
Riverstage there was Hook on Saturday night and the Blues Brothers on Friday night.
The Blues Brothers arrived in a police car. All are excited about the Blues Brothers
coming back. Riverstage has been a big success. Mayor Galligan said there are 750 jobs
coming to Connections and 1800 jobs coming to Ford. The announcement was made by
the Mayors of Louisville, Jeffersonville and New Albany. It is a benefit that the
Louisville Mayor thinks regional. The bid letting for the Big 4 ramp will be in
November. It is planned to have the Louisville and Jeffersonville projects done at the
same time and have one ribbon cutting.
As there was no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was
adjourned at 7 :20 P.M. ,j 1/
THOMAS R. GALL ITN, MAYOR
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PEGGYIVILDER, CLERK AND TREASURER