HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 21, 2011 COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
NOVEMBER 21, 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 21, 2011.
Mayor Tom Galligan, with Deputy Clerk Treasurer Barbara Hollis at the desk,
called the meeting to order. Also present were City Attorney Darrcn Wilder and City
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
the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
The roll was called and those present were; Councilpersons Mike Smith, FA
Zastawny, Keith Fetz, Connie Sellers, Barbara Wilson, Wayne Carter and Nathan
Samuel.
Absent: None.
Councilperson Fetz made the motion to approve the agenda with thc addition of
New Business #9 Non - Reverting Fund OR For Redevelopment, #10 Ordinance Of
Additional Appropriation (Web -site Development), and #11 Elected Officials Salary
Ordinance, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 7 -0.
Mayor Galligan presented the minutes for consideration. Councilperson Wilson
made the motion to approve the minutes of November 7, 2011 (6:30 P.M.) as presented,
second by Councilperson Fetz, passing on a vote of 7 -0.
Deputy Clerk Hollis presented the claim lists for consideration by the Council,
Following discussion, Councilperson Fetz made the motion to approve the Civil City
claim list in the amount of $191,934.46 and the TIF claim list in the amount of
$704,622.85 as presented, second by Councilperson Carter, passing on a vote of 7 -0.
Deputy Hollis next presented the Parks Department claim list in the amount of
$49,313.34, asking that two claims be added in the amount of $300.00 and $2,465.20.
Council President Smith made thc motion to prcapprovc the Park claims with the two
additional claims, second by Councilperson Wilson, passing on a vote of 7 -0.
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PUBLIC COMMENT:
There was no public comment
COUNCIL COMMENT:
There was no Council comment.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS:
There were no Department Head reports.
AGENDA ITEMS:
Financial Officer Monica Harmon presented and explained the need for passage
of Ordinance No. 2011- OR-61, An Ordinance Establishing Vehicle Maintenance Fuel
And Repair Non - Reverting Fund. Councilperson Fetz made the motion to pass
Ordinance No. 2011 -OR -61 on the first and second readings, second by Council
President Smith, passing on a vote of' 7-0.
Officer Harmon next presented and explained the need for passage of Ordinance
No. 2011- OR -62, An Ordinance Of Additional Appropriation (General Fund — Employee
Health Insurance). Councilperson Fetz made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2011 -
OR-62 on the first and second readings, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a
vote of 7 -0.
City Attorney Darren Wilder presented and explained Ordinance No. 2011 -OR-
63, An Ordinance Amending Ordinance 90 -OR-49 Ordinance Creating Revolving
Economic Development Fund For The City Of Jeffersonville, Indiana. The number of
committee members was reviewed and discussed. At the conclusion of all discussion,
Councilperson Fetz made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2011 -OR -63 on the first and
second readings, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 7-0.
Attorney Wilder next presented and explained Ordinance No. 2011- OR -64, An
Ordinance Amending Ordinance 2000 -OR -28 and 90 -OR -9 Establishing A Spay- Neuter
Program For Animals Adopted From the Josephine B. Ogle Animal Shelter.
Councilperson Fetz made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2011 -OR -64 on the first and
second readings, second by Councilperson Zastawny, passing on a vote of 7-0.
Attorney Wilder then presented and explained Ordinance No. 2011- OR-65, An
Ordinance Amending Ordinance 2010 -OR -18 and 2011 -OR -3 Regulating Taxicab
Service And Taxicab Drivers in The City of Jeffersonville. Councilperson Samuel asked
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if Officer Grimes has reviewed the Ordinance. Officer Grimes has reviewed and agreed
with the Ordinance. Councilperson Wilson made the motion to pass Ordinance No.
2011 -OR-65 on the first and second readings, second by Councilperson Carter, passing
on a vote of 7-0.
Attorney Wilder presented Resolution 2011 -R -33, A Resolution Approving
Lease. Councilperson Samuel is concerned the funding sources identified may not be
there. Council President Smith voiced concern for runoff problems. Attorney Wilder
said the intent of the Resolution is to show design usage. Councilperson Fetz said at the
end of the day this is added value to the City. Councilperson Carter noted the need to
look at this as a possible extension of City Services reviewing proposed optional uses.
He also noted this price may not be available in the future. One possible use is for Police
Headquarters. Councilperson Zastawny said the incoming Mayor may or may not
understand the need for expansion. Resolution 2011 -R -33 passed on the following roll
call vote.
Ayes: Councilpersons Carter, Sellers, Fetz, and Zastawny.
Nays: Councilpersons Smith, Wilson, and Samuel.
City Council Attorney Mickey Weber presented and explained Resolution No.
2011 -R -34, Amendment To lnterlocal Agreement Between City Of Jeffersonville, 114
And The Greater Clark County School Corporation. Councilperson Samuel made the
motion to pass Resolution 2011 -R -34, second by Councilperson Carter, passing on a vote
of 7 -0.
Attorney Weber presented and explained Resolution No. 2011 -R -35, A
Resolution Expressing The Consensus Of The Jeffersonville City Council In Support Of
Completing The Acquisition Of Property For, And Financing And Construction Of, The
Storm Water Conveyance System That Will Satisfy The City's Obligations Under Its
Long -Tenn Control Plan Adopted Pursuant To Federal Consent Decree. Councilperson
Zastawny expressed concern for complying with the consent decree. Councilperson
Zastawny made the motion to pass Resolution No. 2011 -R -35, second by Councilperson
Sellers, passing on a vote of 7 -0.
Councilperson Fetz made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2011- OR -66, An
Ordinance Creating A Non - Reverting Fund For The Purpose Of Completing Pending
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City Projects, on the first and second readings, second by Councilperson Carter, passing
on a vote of 7 -0.
Officer Harmon presented and explained the need for passage of Ordinance No.
2011- OR -67, An Ordinance Of Additional Appropriation (Gaming Revenue Fund — Web
Site Development). As there were no comments voiced, Councilperson Samuel made the
motion to pass Ordinance No. 2011 -OR -67 on the first and second readings, sccond by
Councilperson Wilson, passing on a vote of 7-0.
Attorney Weber presented Ordinance No. 2011- OR -68, An Ordinance Fixing The
Salaries Of Elected Officials Of The City Of Jeffersonville, Clark County, Indiana,
Commencing January 1, 2012. Councilperson Zastawny made the motion to amend the
City Clerk salary to $42,000. Councilperson Zastawny then made the motion to pass
Ordinance No. 2011 -OR -68 as amended on the first reading, second by Councilperson
Fetz. Councilperson Fetz, noting he would not be a member of the Council next year,
said he proposed higher salaries for the Council. He believes this is the only Council in
the area that does not receive retirement benefits. He feels the Council salary should be
higher to attract those that are willing to sacrifice the necessary time. The Council has
had to fight to get any raises, he supports more frequent increases. Councilperson Carter
agrees with Councilperson Fetz. He feels the Council should get raises when employees
get raises. This job takes as many hours as you are willing to put into it. The motion to
pass Ordinance No. 201 I -OR -68 on the first reading passed on a vote of 7 -0. Attorney
Weber noted a special meeting will have to be scheduled as this Ordinance has to be
advertised 30 days prior to passage. A special meeting will be scheduled for December
28.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Mr. Ron Smith, having arrived at the meeting after the public comment time, was
given time to speak. Mr. Smith voiced appreciation for all of the Council, saying he
appreciates the time and effort given. Mr. Smith said this is "my favorite Council of all
time ". Mr. Smith then said he has seen a lot of Mayors since Fountain Ferry had nickel
days and he feel from the bottom of his heart that Mayor Gailigan feels more about
Jeffersonville than any other Mayor. He has been a 24/7 Mayor. He feels the worse time
is in front of us. He has had issues with Mayor Galligan but feels if he had not been the
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"bulldozer" he is, nothing would have gotten done. He hopes the new people coming in
will be as good and effective as Mayor Galligan has been. He noted we do not say i love
you and thank you enough and he says "Thank You ".
COMMITTEE REPORTS, COUNCIL AND MAYOR COMMENTS:
Councilperson Samuel believes this is the first time Mr. Ron Smith has not had to
be cut off for going beyond three minutes. To that Mr. Smith added he hopes the
approach and canal continue as planned. Councilperson Samuel said Cub Scout Pack #49
will be attending the next meeting and he asks they lead the opening pledge.
Councilperson Carter welcomed Boy Scout Troop #1 in attendance tonight.
Councilperson Carter commends Communications Director Larry Thomas for saving the
City $7,000 on the last newsletter by selling advertising.
Councilperson Wilson said ditto to Councilperson Carter's remarks regarding
Director Thomas. She has received many compliments on the last issuc. She hopes this
continues.
Councilperson Sellers noted the need for an Executive Session regarding lawsuits.
This will be scheduled for 5:30 P.M. on December 5, 2011.
Council President Smith said Council pictures will be taken prior to the Executive
Session on December 5, 2011. He will be working on the Council appointment list for
2012.
Mayor Galligan welcomed his son Charles and grandson Gavin to the meeting.
He is glad they are here. He then noted it has been an eventful month and he looks
forward to January L Mayor Galligan thanked Mr. Ron Smith for his comments. He
also agrees the Council works very hard. This council has been a Council from heaven.
Disagreements are dealt with before hand. They have been a proactive and good Council
that has wanted to move the City forward. They have been a pleasure to work with.
As there was no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was
adjourned at 7:30 P.M.
THOMAS R. GALL!G MAYOR
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PEGGY WILDER, CLERK AND TREASURER