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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 20, 2016 COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA JUNE 20, 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 June 20, 2011. Mayor Tom Galligan, with Deputy Clerk Treasurer Barbara Hollis at the desk, called the meeting to order at 6:34 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 called and those present were; Councilperson Mike Smith, Ed Zastawny, Connie Sellers, Barbara Wilson, Wayne Carter and Nathan Samuel. Absent: Councilperson Keith Fctz. Councilperson Samuel made the motion to approve the agenda as presented, second by Council President Smith, passing on a vote of 6.0. Mayor Galligan presented the minutes for consideration. Councilperson Wilson made the motion to approve the minutes of June 6, 2011 (6:30 P.M.) as presented, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 6 -0. Deputy Clerk Hollis presented the claim list for consideration by the Council, Following discussion; Council President Smith made the motion to approve the claim list as presented, second by Councilperson Zastawny, passing on a vote of 6-0. Deputy Hollis next presented the Parks Department claim list for consideration. Councilperson Wilson made the motion to preapprove the Park claims, second by Councilperson Zastawny, passing on a vote of 6-0. PUBLIC COMMENT: There was no public comment COUNCIL COMMENT: There was no Council comment. June 20, 2011 2 DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS: There were no Department Head reports. AGENDA ITEMS: • 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 was presented for consideration. Council Attorney Weber has talked with Planning and Zoning Director Brian Fogel who explained the procedure the U.S. Postal Service uses to change a zip code. This procedure includes input from citizens in the area. He feels this Resolution would start the process. Couneilperson 7.astawny made the motion to pass Resolution No. 2011 -R- 12 as it includes a survey of the residents, second by Couneilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 6-0. Council Attorney Weber noted three of the five required members of the Ethics Commission have been appointed. He submits the names of Mr. Ron Vaughn, and Mr. Joe Welch as candidates for nomination suggesting the Council set up individual meetings or to have the nominees attend a workshop. Attorney Weber will forward the contact information to the Council. Council Attorney Weber reviewed Ordinance No. 2011.OR -31, An Ordinance Approving An Interlocal Agreement Pertaining To Emergency Response Communications. Council President Smith made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2011 -OR -31 on the second and third readings, second by Couneilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 6 -0. Next Council Attorney Weber presented Ordinance No. 2011- OR -32, An Ordinance Approving An Interlocal Agreement For The Supplemental Funding Of The Clark County E911 System that was previously tabled. IIe did note it is clear the LOIT money has to be distributed. He feels the Council does want to fund E911 but not as presented in the Ordinance. Councilpersons Sellers, Smith, Wilson, Attorney Weber and Wilder will meet as a committee with regard to the Ordinance. Council President Smith made the motion to table Ordinance No. 2011- OR -32, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 6 -0. June 20, 2011 3 Finance Officer Monica Hannon reviewed the need for passage of Ordinance No. 2011- OR -29, An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within The Same Department (Park and LOIT). Councilperson Samuel made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2011 - OR-29 on the second and third readings, second by Councilperson Wilson, passing on a vote of 6 -0. Councilperson Zastawny noted the transfer of $52,400 reduces the Park Space appropriation. Officer Harmon explained the need for passage of Resolution No. 2011 -R -16, An Ordinance To Advertise For An Additional Appropriation (LOIT). Councilperson Samuel made the motion to pass Resolution No. 2011 -R -16, second by Councilperson Carter, passing on a vote of 6 -0. Councilperson Samuel said he was informed today that the generator part of this funding request represents will be shipped C.O.D. for $10,000. Following review, Councilperson Samuel made the motion to approve the claim for RCS in the amount of $10,000, second by Councilperson Smith, passing on a vote of 6 -0. Officer Hannon next explained the need for passage of Resolution No. 2011 -R- 17, An Ordinance To Advertise For An Additional Appropriation (EDIT). Councilperson Samuel made the motion to pass Resolution No. 2011 -R -17, second by Councilperson Wilson, passing on a vote of 6 -0. Planning and Zoning Director Brian Fogle presented Ordinance No. 2011- OR -33, An Ordinance Rezoning 0.35 Acres From HC: Ilighway Commercial To CI: Small To Medium Scale General Commercial, explaining the area and proposed use. This request revived a 6 -1 favorable recommendation from the Plan Commission. Mr. Bruce Paul, Attorney representing 1.iquor Land LLC, reviewed the intended use, and introduced the company principles. Surveyor Bob Tsgrigg presented and reviewed the plat and renderings. This property is not in the planned I65 expansion. This is an environment clean site. It is in a TIP District. The Redevelopment Director feels this is a good use of the property. Mayor Galligan feels the same. At the conclusion of all discussion, Councilperson Zastawny made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2011- OR -33, second by Councilperson Wilson, passing on a vote of 6-0. Director Fogle next explained Ordinance No. 2011- OR -18, An Ordinance Rezoning 5.7 Acres From RI: Low Density Residential To IS: Institutional Uses. This comes with a unanimous recommendation of the Plan Commission. The use will June 20, 2011 4 continue as a Church. Couneilperson Samuel made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2011- OR -34, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 6 -0. Attorney Weber explained Resolution No. 2011 -R -18, A Resolution Of The Jeffersonville Common Council Requesting That The Membership Of The Jeffersonville Fraternal Order Of Police Conduct A Vote Or Provide The Council Notice Of A Vote Upon Amendments To The Collective Bargaining Agreement. Attomey Weber has heard the F.U.P. has declined the offer. Councilperson Zastawny made the motion to pass Resolution No. 2011 -R -18, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote 6 -0. COMMITTEE REPORTS, COUNCIL AND MAYOR COMMENTS: Councilperson Zastawny commented on the Smokin On The River event held over the weekend. Councilperson Sellers noted a check, for $15,853.72 has been received thru property lax collections for grass cutting liens. Councilperson Wilson said Smokin On The River was fantastic. Councilperson Carter said the music on Saturday night was nice. Councilperson Samuel said he had watched a reality show on television with short film of events. IIe thinks that with so many projects going on this might be nice to do for the City to explain the projects. Councilperson Samuel has talked with Officer Grimes with regard to the recent moratorium on door to door sales. The moratorium does not cover services and suggests this be added. Attorney Weber will work on this. Council President Smith said the filming of projects is a good point. Iie explained the recent project at Fort and West Market that would have been good to have a film of before and after. The area has been cleaned. Council President Smith reminded all of the July 4 parade. Due to the 4 of July holiday the next Council meeting will be Monday, July 11, 2011 at 6:30 P.M. Attorney Weber will give notice the Park Board will meet at 5:30 on Monday, July 11, 2011. Mayor Galligan said that Smokin On The River was excellent and the crowd was good. There was a great job done with many volunteers. It was a good event. 'There are a lot of projects going on. The project at 10 and Spring is a $12 million project. There is a sign up explaining the project. When this project is complete the plant will be able to discharge 50 million gallons a day. • • _Tune 20, 2011 5 As there was no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:35 P.M. / // L r 'HOMAS R. GALLi AN FAYOR As EST: 1.) aQ3A) PEGGY WILDER, CLERK AND TREASURER