HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 19, 2011 Special JEFFERSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL SESSION
Monday, September 19, 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 19, 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,
Keith Fetz, Connie Sellers, Barbara Wilson, Wayne Carter, and Nathan Samuel. Also
present was Deputy Clerk Treasurer Barbara Hollis.
Council President Mike Smith made the motion to approve the agenda, second by
Councilperson Wilson, passing on a vote of 6-0.
Councilperson Zastawny arrived at 5:06 P.M.
Financial Officer Monica Harmon reviewed the 2012 proposed budget, explaining and
reviewing each section.
Mayor Galligan arrived at 5:14 P.M.
Council Attomey Mickey Weber arrived at 5:15 P.M.
Officer Harmon explained the Motor Vehicle employees have been moved to the
Sanitation budget. Councilperson Samuel realizes that going to a Second Class City the
office of the Clerk Treasurer will be broken apart to a Controller and a Clerk. He asked if
the 2012 budget includes additional employees. Officer Harmon explained no, the
objective is to move all employees into the appropriate budget. There is some payroll
currently in the Sewer Department. The large amount of capital in the Controller's
department is for a plan for proposed new software. Councilperson Samuel's concern is
not to miss a beat during transition. Councilperson Carter said there is no way to know
and this may have to be looked at after six months. Officer Harmon said what has been
presented is a "best guess'.
Officer Harmon explained the increase in capital in the City Engineer budget is to replace
major equipment. Mayor Galligan said the bucket truck is old and is used every day.
The Parks Department has a bucket truck that is no longer working well. The plan is to
move the current Engineer's bucket truck to the Park Department.
Officer Harmon explained proposed changes for the Board of Public Works. The
proposal is to move from a three member Board to a five member Board that will not
include the Mayor, but will have a manager. The proposal is to include claim approval
by this Board. Councilperson Fetz does not feel the Council has the choice. If the Mayor
wants the Board of Works to approve claims, it must be done that way.
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Mayor Galligan reviewed the five -year capital plan. It is the intention to get on a plan for
fire trucks like the police car plan. First Chief Kaskie and Assistant Chief Decker
elaborated on the Fire Department capital plan. Council President Smith feels the water
company is responsible to install new fire hydrants. Chief Kaskie will research this.
Assistant Chief Mike Pavey reviewed the Police Department capital plan. Councilperson
Carter asked if the Federal Forfeiture Fund money could be used for the local share for
the armored car. Assistant Chief Pavey said this may be possible.
Officer Harmon reminded the Council the budget needs to be finalized by the second
meeting in October. Council President Smith reviewed the planned Council workshops.
Following discussion, it was decided to continue the budget discussion and discuss the
bridge situation at a workshop on September 26, 2011 at 5:00 P.M. in the Mayor's
conference Room.
The meeting adjourned at 6:28 P.M.
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Council President Mike Smith
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