HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 7, 2011 COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
NOVEMBER 7, 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 November 7, 2011.
Mayor Tom Galligan, with Deputy Clerk Treasurer Barbara Hollis at the desk,
called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M. Also present were City Attorney Darren Wilder
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and City Council Attorney Mickey Weber. Mayor Galligan welcomed all in attendance,
asking all those present to stand as Councilperson Nathan Samuel gave the invocation.
Mayor Galligan then led all those present in the pledge of allegiance to the nag.
The roll was called and those present were; Councilpersons Mike. Smith, Ed
Zastawny, Connie Sellers, Barbara Wilson, and Nathan Samuel.
Absent: Councilperson Keith Fetz and Wayne Carter.
Following discussion, Councilperson Samuel made the motion to approve the
agenda with the removal of New Business #1, #3, #5, and #6 and the addition of New
Business #2a Additional Appropriation Resolution, second by Councilperson Zastawny,
passing on a vote of 5 -0.
Mayor Galligan presented the minutes for consideration. Councilperson Wilson
made the motion to approve the minutes of October 17, 2011 (6:30 P.M.) as presented,
second by Councilperson Samuel, passing on a vote of 5 -0.
Deputy Clerk Hollis presented the claim lists for consideration by the Council,
Councilperson Samuel made the motion to approve the Civil City claim list in the amount
of $607,689.34, as presented, second by Councilperson Zastawny, passing on a vote of 5-
0. Councilperson Samuel made the motion to preapprovc the Park claim list in the
amount of $101,887.71, second by Council President Smith, passing on a vote of 5 -0.
Councilperson Samuel next made the motion to approve the TIF claim list in the amount
of $37,107.91, second by Councilperson Wilson, passing on a vote of 5-0.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
There was no public comment
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COUNCIL COMMENT:
There was no Council comment.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS:
There were no Department Head reports.
AGENDA ITEMS:
Finance Director Monica Harmon reviewed Ordinance No. 2011- OR -59, An
Ordinance Of Additional Appropriation (General Fund — Vehicle Maintenance).
Councilperson Sellers made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2011 -OR -59 on the third
reading, second by Councilperson Zastawny, passing on a vote of 5 -0.
Director Harmon explained the need for passage of Resolution No. 2011 -R -29,
An Additional Appropriation Resolution (Gaming Revenue Fund). Councilperson
Samuel made the motion to pass Resolution No. 2011 -R -29, second by Council President
Smith, passing on a vote of 5 -0.
Director Harmon next explained the need for passage of Resolution No. 2011 -R-
30 An Additional Appropriation Resolution (General Fund — Employee Health
Insurance). Councilperson Samuel made the motion to pass Resolution No. 2011 -R -30,
second by Councilperson Zastawny, passing on a vote of 5 -0.
Emergency Management Director Mindy Christian presented and explained
Resolution No. 2011 -R -31, A Resolution Providing Emergency Relief. This Resolution
will be in place immediately and be valid thru 2012 unless the money is needed. It is
then anticipated to put another Resolution in place. Council President Smith made the
motion to pass Resolution No. 2011 -R -31, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a
vote of 5 -0.
Mayor Galligan welcomed and thanked Troop #100, sponsored by Eastside
Christian Church for attending the meeting. Troop Leader Dan Woddell explained the
scouts are working on their Citizenship Badge. Mayor Galligan invited the Scouts to
come up after the meeting to meet the Council and the Mayor.
COMMITTEE REPORTS, COUNCIL AND MAYOR COMMENTS:
Mayor Galligan again thanked Troop #100 for attending the meeting. Mayor
Galligan then reminded everybody to get out and vote.
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As there was no further business to come before the Council, Council President
Smith made the motion to adjourn at 6:45 P.M., second by Councilperson Sellers, passing
on a vote of 5 -0.
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