HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 12, 2011 COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
September 12, 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 September 12, 2011.
Mayor Tom Galligan, with Chief Deputy Clerk Treasurer Suzy Bass at the desk,
called the meeting to order at 6:38 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 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, 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: Adding firefighter Josh Stith recognition, and Alex Herrington, Jr,
with Stites & Harbison on an ordinance on supplemental indenture 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 -15 -2011 special
meeting as presented, seconded by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 7 -0.
Councilperson Wilson made the motion to approve the minutes of the Council meeting
on 8 -15 -2011 regular meeting as presented, seconded by Councilperson Carter, passing
on a vote of 7 -0. Councilperson Wilson made the motion to approve the minutes of the
Council meeting on 8- 29- 2011regular meeting as presented, seconded by Councilperson
Fetz, passing on a vote of 7 -0.
Chief Deputy Clerk Bass presented the claims lists for approval including
Acquisition & Relocation claims - $1,093,431.77, TIP and Redevelopment - $97,866.44,
and City of Jeff - 8206,644.36. The motion was made by Councilperson Fetz to approve
the claims, second by Councilperson Carter and passed 7 -0.
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PUBLIC COMMENT:
No Public Comment
COUNCIL COMMENT:
No Council Comment
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS:
Alex Herrington, Jr, with Stites & Harbison, appeared before the Council asking
for approval of an ordinance on indentures between the City of BONY on Economic
Development Bonds. After discussion the motion was made by Councilperson Carter to
approve 2011 -OR-48 on the 1" and 2 readings, second by Councilperson Sellers
passing 7 -0.
PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor Galligan announced that this meeting was a public hearing for the 2012
proposed budget. He asked if anyone present would like to speak on the budget. There
were no public comments and the hearing was closed.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
The motion was made by Council President Smith to table the resolution
establishing the Board of Directors of' the River Ridge Commerce Center second by
Councilperson Sellers passing 7 -0.
Financial Officer Monica Harmon presented Ordinance No. 2011- OR-46, An Ordinance
Of Additional Appropriation (General Fund — Common Council). Councilperson Fetz
made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2011 -OR-46 on the third and final reading,
second by Councilperson Samuel, passing on a vote of 7 -0.
Financial Officer Monica Harmon presented and explained the need for passage
of Ordinance No. 2011- OR-47, An Ordinance Transferring Funds Within Same
Department (Sanitation). Cotncilperson Sellers made the motion to pass Ordinance No.
2011 -OR-47 on the third and final reading, second by Councilperson Carter, passing on a
vote of 7 -0.
NEW BUSINESS:
Financial Officer Monica Hannon presented and explained the need for passage
of Ordinance No. 2011 -OR -49 (an Ordinance Amending Ordinance 2009- OR -33, Which
Amends 2009 -0R -13, Which Amends 2008- OR -56, An Ordinance Establishing
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Departmental Petty Cash and/or Cash Change Funds. The motion was made by
Councilperson Fetz to pass 2011 -OR -49 on the l and 2n readings, second by Council
President Smith passing on a 7 -0 vote.
Financial Officer Monica Harmon presented and explained the need for passage
of Ordinance No. 2011- OR -50, an Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds within the
Same Department (EDIT Fund). The motion was made by Councilperson Samuel to pass
2011 -OR -50 on the 1 and 2 " readings second by Councilperson Sellers passing on a
7 -0 vote.
Financial Officer Monica Harmon presented and explained the need for passage
of Ordinance No. 2011- OR -51, an Ordinance fixing the Salaries of Appointed Officers
and Employees for All Departments of the City of Jeffersonville, Clark County, Indiana,
for the Year of 2012. The motion was made by Councilperson Samuel to pass 201 I -OR-
51 on thel" and 2" readings second by Councilperson Carter passing on a 7-0 vote. The
deadline to pass the 2012 salary ordinance is September 30, 2011.
COMMITTEE REPORTS, COUNCIL AND MAYOR COMMENTS:
Councilperson Samuel asked Communications Director Lany Thomas to explain
how the City communicates with the public and the media. Larry explained how the city
utilizes all technology available to communicate including twitter and facebook. He feels
the public has total access to all information that needs to be communicated. The next
City newsletter will feature the prescription cards for all City residents. The new website
recommended by the IT Director will be will be Adobe Dreamweaver??? and Larry will
get training to utilize it. Councilperson Zastawny said he feels the Council and the
Mayor communicate excellently. Council President Smith said he has heard that there
have been unlawful meetings but he assured all present that the Council never meets with
more than 3 members at a time. Councilperson Samuel thanked Larry for his time and all
of his work with communication.
Attorney Weber presented the Council with a resolution and letter they had
discussed to cease funding to One Southem Indiana because they have affiliated
themselves with candidates. Councilperson Fetz said that he would like wording in the
letter to the effect that this is not just for election years but for non election years as well.
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The motion was made by Councilperson Fetz to approve 2011 -R -22 second by Council
President Smith passing on a 7-0 vote.
Councilperson Samuel said the he attended a block watch meeting on Lilly Lane
and Police Chief Deeringer spoke and did a very good job. Some neighbors complained
that the Aquatic Center has been leaving their huge lights on at night which is sure to be
costly. Director Manor was contacted and he said that when the lightning hit the unit it
reset the timers and he would fix the problem immediately.
Councilperson Samuel said that he has received word that the codification of
ordinances is continuing and there are meetings set up with various departments on
September 29 to help expedite the process.
Councilperson Carter congratulated the Fire Department for the very moving
ceremony that was held on September 11, 2011 to remember the lives lost on 9 -1-01.
Councilperson Carter reminded everyone that the last concert of the season is this
Friday and it will feature the 113 US Army Band to end the concerts 21" year.
Councilperson Wilson said she attended the River Breeze put on by the
Beautification Committee and it was very nice.
Councilperson Sellers concurred with Councilperson Carter on the ceremony by
the Fire Department.
Council President Smith spoke about the concerns on the wear and tear of City
vehicles with the bridge issue and also the costs involved. He would like to look into
funding to recoup some of these future costs.
Mayor Galligan said that the last few days has been very busy and he commended
Officer Don Grimes and Emergency Management Director Mindy Christian, as well as
the JPD on their work on helping ease the problems caused by the closure of the Sherman
Minton Bridge. He said it will be three weeks before the investigation is complete and
there is no idea when it will be fixed. He said the mound by Kyes is being removed so
motorists can enter the 2n Street Bridge. He also said the U of L has another helicopter
on standby for emergencies and police may escort ambulances across the bridge if
needed.
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Council President Smith announced there will be a budget workshop at 5:00 pm
in the Mayor's Conference room and a workshop on October 3 at 5:30 pm in the 3` floor
Conference Room.
As there was no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was
adjourned at 8:10 P.M.
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