HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 26, 2011 Special JEFFERSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL SESSION
Monday, September 26, 2011 5:00 P.M.
City Hall, Mayor's Conference Room
The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville met in Special Session on Monday,
September 26, 2011. Council President Mike Smith called the meeting to order at 5:05
P.M., and on call of the roll those members present were: Councilpersons Mike Smith,
Connie Sellers, Wayne Carter, and Nathan Samuel. Absent were Keith Fetz and Barbara
Wilson. Also present was Chief Deputy Clerk Treasurer Suzy Bass.
Financial Officer Monica Harmon reminded the Council that they left off at the
discussion of the capital requests on the budgets.
Mayor Galligan explained the need for the capital purchases for Sanitation. He said we
currently have four garbage truck leases that will extend into next year and beyond. The
additional requests from what we currently are obligated would be replacing the existing
fleet. Some of the vehicles/trucks are not holding up as well as hoped. He also said that
paving for Hwy 62 from Reed Lane to the expressway would be costly next year.
Discussion was held on looking into a transfer station. Mayor Galligan went over the
request for capital purchases for the Parks Department. 2012 will be the last year for
payment on the Riverstage sound system. He said the $30,000.00 reoccurring cost is for
replacement of playground equipment each year because of the number of parks we have.
Officer Harmon discussed the funding of EDIT and LOIT. She estimates that at the end
of 2011, we will have a balance of 1.6 million left in EDIT and 1.5 million in LOIT.
Discussion followed on what would be a reasonable figure to have in each fund at year
end. Mayor Galligan emphasize that the administration is not over spending and is very
cautious with its purchases.
Councilperson Zastawny left at 5:50 P.M.
Officer Harmon said that the department heads have been informed that the circuit
breaker caps could impact the true budget figures.
Council President Smith asked Attorney Weber if he has gotten an answer regarding who
has authority to approve claims in a 2" class City. He said he has not gotten an infinitive
answer but is leaning toward the Council makes that decision but the Mayor can increase
the BPW members. Attorney Weber was asked if the County Council votes out LOIT
how would this affect our current obligations from this fund. He is looking into this but
feels they would have to honor any obligations by cities and towns in the county.
Councilperson Carter asked if the Council does approve claims would there be a need for
the person in BPW budget. Officer Harmon said she will withdraw her request for this
position until a later date. Councilperson Carter asked if they can take it out of the
budget. Chief Deputy Bass said that in January 2012, the Council can amend the salary
ordinance to have it removed but can't act on it in the current year.
The Council was reminded that the budget has to be approved no later than the 2n
meeting in October.
Discussion continued on the 2012 proposed budget from Sept 19, 2012 meeting.
Fire Chief Kaskie told the Council that he is working with a company that specializes in
cost recovery. He is referring to recovering costs from insurance companies when the
fire department makes a run to an accident. He feels there is significant revenue to be
made with this venture. The company charges a percentage of what they recoup for the
City.
Council President Smith opened the floor up to questions or comments by the public.
Mike Hutt asked about the mower for the new park. He questioned what new park.
Officer Hannon said there is no definite park in mind for the City to purchase but it is just
a plan. David Mann asked how a transfer station would work. Council President Smith
explained this process.
Attorney Weber presented the Council with a resolution concerning the bridge and the
Council supporting an east end bridge be built immediately. Councilperson Samuel
would like to see the section about the City not supporting tolls removed. Council
President Smith suggested that a resolution with and without be presented and let the
Council vote for the one they prefer.
The meeting adjoumed at 6:29 Y.M.
Council President Mike Smith
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Clerk ���� Peggy Wilder