HomeMy WebLinkAboutAugust 15, 2011 COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
August 15, 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 August 15, 2011.
Mayor Tom Galligan, with Deputy Clerk Treasurer Tiffany Stiles at the desk,
called the meeting to order at 6:35 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; Councilpersons Mike Smith, Ed
Zastawny, Keith Fetz, Connie Sellers, Barbara Wilson, Wayne Carter and Nathan
Samuel.
Councilperson Zastawny made the motion to approve the agenda with the
following additions: Add Revere Plastics Tax Abatement under New Business, add
Monica Harmon on 3A for a Resolution to Advertise for Additional Appropriation, add
4A An Ordinance Reaffirming the Authority of the City of Jeffersonville Fire Merit
Commission seconded by Councilperson Samuel, passing on a vote of 7 -0.
Mayor Galligan presented the minutes for consideration. Councilperson Wilson
made the motion to approve the minutes of the Council meeting on 8 -1 -2011 as
presented, seconded by Councilperson Carter, passing on a vote of 7 -0.
Deputy Clerk Stiles presented the claims list for approval asking that 1 additional
claim be added to the list (Budget Print for $9,058.18 ). Councilperson Zastawny made
the motion to approve the list with the additional claim, seconded by Councilperson
Sellers passing on a vote 7-0. Deputy Clerk Stiles next presented the parks claims for pre-
approval. Councilperson 7astawny made the motion to pre - approve the parks claims as
presented, seconded by Councilperson Samuel passing on a vote 7 -0.
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PUBLIC COMMENT:
Mike Hutt of 2123 E 10` Street, came before the Council to bring to their
attention that the Maven House is behind on paying their sewer bills. Mr. Hutt believes
that Haven Ilouse should be held to the same standards as the rest of the Jeffersonville.
Councilperson 'Lastawny feels that This is an issue that should be addressed with the
Sewer Board. Mayor Galligan stated that he will look into the situation and if Mr. Ilutt's
information is correct the City will put a lien against Haven House.
Joyce Wills of Logan Lane, came before the Council to ask when the roads would
he repaired on Logan Lane. She said there are a lot of potholes that need to be lilted. She
would also like to know when the flooding issues will be fixed. Mayor Galligan said they
are working with Clark Nickles on correcting the issues. Ms. Wills also asked if she will
need to pay another tap in fee to connect to the sewers, Mayor Galligan said that she
would not need to pay another tap in fee but she would need to have someone connect her
to the sewer in front of her house.
John Kinnely of Logan Lane, came before the Council to express his concern for
the pump that needs to be installed to comet the flooding issues on his property. Mayor
Galligan assured him that the pumps he is looking into are a high quality pump.
Ed Hack of 2410 Logan Lane, Jeffersonville IN came before the Council to
express his concern about people building at Kelley Station. Mayor Galligan said that
before anyone could build at Kelly Station they would need to raise the area and he
believes that will keep people from building there.
Ricky Fraze came before the Council to express his concern about installing a
pump to correct the flooding issues. Mr. Fraze also asked if the City could mark the area
for the pump station. Mayor Galligan will have someone mark the area.
LeRoy Giar of Logan Lane also came before the Council to express his concern
over the flooding and drainage issues on Logan Lane. He is getting water under his
house. Mr. Giar would also like to see the roads repaired soon.
COUNCIL COMMENT:
No Council Comment.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS:
There were no Department Head reports.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Councilperson Zastawny made the motion to approve Ordinance 2011 -OR -38 on
the third and final reading, seconded by Councilperson Sellers passing on a vote 7-0.
Councilperson Fetz made the motion to pass Ordinance 2011 -OR -41 on the third
and final reading, seconded by Councilperson Wilson passing on a vote 7 -0.
NEW BUSINESS:
Redevelopment Representative Andrea Steven came before the Council to request
approval on granting a Tax Abatement to Revere Plastics. The Redevelopment
Commission has met on this and has given a favorable recommendation. Council
President Smith made the motion to approve Resolution 2011 -R -19, seconded by
Councilperson Feb'. passing on a vote 7 -0.
City Attorney Darren Wilder presented Ordinance 201 l-OR-42 An Ordinance
Repealing All Local Firearm Ordinances Not Conforming to I.C.35 -47 -11.1.
Councilperson Fetz made the motion to approve this Ordinance on the first and second
reading, seconded by Councilperson Carter passing on a vote 7 -0.
City Attorney Darren Wilder presented Resolution 2011 -R -20 A Resolution
Describing the Riverfront Floating Stage and Requesting Funds from the Clark and Floyd
Counties Convention and Tourism Bureau. Councilperson Fetz made the motion to
approve the Resolution, seconded by Councilperson Wilson passing on a vote 7-0.
Financial Officer Monica Harmon presented Ordinance 2011 -OR-43 An
Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within the Same Department. Councilperson
Samuel made the motion to approve the Ordinance on the first reading, seconded by
Councilperson Sellers passing on a vote 7 -0.
Financial Officer Monica Harmon also presented Resolution 2011 -R -21 A
Resolution To Advertise for Additional Appropriation — Insurance. Council President
Smith made the motion to approve the Resolution, seconded by Councilperson Samuel
passing on a vote 7 -0.
Attorney Bob Bottorff came before the Council requesting that Ordinance 2011 -
OR-44 An Ordinance Reaffirming the Authority of the Jeffersonville Police Merit
Commission. Councilperson Zastawny made the motion to suspend the rules in
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anticipation of passing on all three readings, seconded by Councilperson Sellers passing
on a vote 7 -0. Mayor Galligan announced that this was a Public Hearing and asked if
anyone was here to speak on this subject. Councilperson Zastawny then made the motion
to approve 2011 -01(44 on all three readings, seconded by Councilperson Sellers and
passing on a vote 7 -0.
Attorney Drew Adams came before the Council to request that Ordinance 2011 -
OR-45 An Ordinance Reaffirming the Authority of the Jeffersonville Fire Merit
Commission. Councilperson Zastawny made the motion to suspend the rules in
anticipation of passing on all three readings, seconded by Councilperson Fetz passing on
a vote 7 -0. Mayor Galligan announced that this was a Public Hearing and asked if
anyone was here to speak on this subject. Councilperson Zastawny then made the motion
to approve 2011 -OR -45 on all three readings, seconded by Councilperson Wilson and
passing on a vote 7 -0.
COMMITTEE REPORTS, COUNCIL AND MAYOR COMMENTS:
Councilperson Samuel asked about the drainage issues on Logan Lane, he was
unsure if the Council should contact the State to see if it is a natural wetland. Mayor
. Galligan feels that once the drainage problems are fixed they will know if additional steps
need to be taken. Councilperson Samuel also slated that the Council is working with
Riverhills on trying to find a way to help residents in the annexed area to pay the required
fees to connect to city sewers.
Council President Smith discussed with the other Council members the upcoming
meeting schedule. The Council will have a meeting on Monday August 20 at 6:30 P.M.
There will be an executive session on September It prior to the Council meeting. Parks
Board meeting will be moved from September 12 to September 13 Council President
Smith would like for residents who are experiencing sewage and drainage issues to go
before the respective boards. He also feels that the City needs to remember which
contractors are not being timely in their response to issues the City asks them to resolve
when it comes bidding time.
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Mayor Galligan stated that the Helping Hand fountain was installed today. There
is also a new statue in front of Fire Headquarters on 10 Street that was created by
chainsaw and is something to see.
As there was no further business to come before e Council, the meeting was adjourned
at 7:45 P.M.
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OMAS R. GALLICA Fr, YOR
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PEGG ,DER, CLERK AND TREASURER
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