HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary 23, 2012 COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
kr January 23, 2012
The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met in regular session in Room 101, City Hall
Quartermaster Court, Jeffersonville, Indiana, at 7:12 P.M., on Monday January 23, 2012.
Council President Ed Zastawny, with Vicki Conlin City Clerk at the desk, called the meeting to order at 7:13 P.M.
Council President Zastawny welcomed all in attendance, asking all those present to stand as Bobby Campbell gave
the invocation, Council President Zastawny then led all those present in the pledge of allegiance to the fla4
The roll call and those present were: Councilpersons Ed Zastawny, Mike Smith, Connie Sellers, Lisa Gill, Bryan
Glover, Matt Owen and Nathan Samuel. Those absent were: Councilpersons Dennis Julius, Zach Payne.
Councilperson Samuel made the motion to APPROVE the agenda with the following changes: Unfinishe
Business table JJ1 An Ordinance Repealing Ordinance and Establishing Sewer Rates and Sewer Capacity Fees.
Add 3A Reallocation Capital Budget for Vehicle Maintenance, seconded by Councilperson Smith, passing orj a vote
of 7 -0.
Council President Zastawny spoke in regards to the Public Comment that now appears at the end of the (Agenda,
if a person in attendance who has signed up for Public Comment that is pertaining to an agenda item, the erson
will be allocated three minutes to speak on the agenda item presented. If a person in attendance signs for item not
on the agenda then they will speak at the Public Comment under C Reports and Comments 1. Public Comment
Council Attorney Scott Lewis stated there are several people who have signed up for Public Comment reg4rding
the Springdale Drive flooding situation and lawsuits have been filed in court and are being defended by the city's
insurance carrier who has assigned defense council to the case. Plaintiffs can have their public say but advise the
council not to respond.
Council President Zastawny presented the minutes for consideration. Councilperson Samuel made the motion
to APPROVE the minutes of January 4, 2012 (6:30 P.M.), seconded by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 7-
0.
City Controller Monica Harmon presented the claims list for consideration by the council. Councilperson Samuel
made the motion to APPROVE the civil city claim list in the amount of $1,277,935.09 with the removal of tf'e
$20,000.00 claim from the Edit Fund until the final Budget Order is received and Cum. Cap. Dev. For Security Pros
LLC moved to the correct fund and claim paid for Ms. Harmon to report back to the council. Seconded by
Councilperson Owen, passing on a vote of 7-0. Councilperson Glover made the motion to APPROVE the TlFl
list in the amount of $508,324.16, seconded by Councilperson Samuel, passing on a vote of 7 -0.
UNFINISHED BUISNESS:
Item 1: Councilperson Owen made the motion to TABLE 141 An Ordinance Repealing Ordinances and
Establishing Sewer Rates and Sewer Capacity Fees, seconded by Councilperson Gill, passing on a vote of 7.0.
Item 2: Councilperson Samuel made the motion to PASS Ordinance No. 2012 -OR -1, An Ordinance Authorizing
City Officials To Use City Credit Cards For Official Government Purchases, Establishing A Credit Limit And
Regulating The Number Of Credit Cards Available To Each Department Of City Government, on the second and
third reading, seconded by Councilperson Smith, passing on a vote of 7 -0.
Item 3: Councilperson Samuel made the motion to PASS Ordinance No. 2012 -0R -2, An Ordinance Amending
( 2011 -OR-49 Establishing Department Petty Cash And /Or Cash Change Funds, on the second and third reading,
hay seconded by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 7 -0.
Item 3A: City Controller Monica Harmon represented Mr. Vissing Director of Vehicle Maintenance in regards to a
budget transfer of $45,000 which was allocated to purchase a heavy duty crane truck in the Vehicle Maintenance
Budget, to purchase instead fuel pump, small paint booth, repair truck racks and an air compressor which Mr.
Vissing estimates cost of $40,000.00 to $50,000.00. Councilpersons Smith and Owen stated that they would
support the purchase of the fuel pump, but cannot support the other items requested until receipt of the final
budget order. Councilperson Smith made the motion to SUPPORT the purchase to replace the much needed gas
pump, not to exceed $11,000.00, from the capital expenditure of the truck and any other expenses from the
amount allocated will be held until receipt of final budget order and the circuit breaker, seconded by Councilperson
Owen, with motion passing on a vote of 7 -0.,
NEW BUSINESS:
Item 1: Greg Fifer presented to the council An Ordinance Vacating an Unimproved Portion Of Ninth Street, A
Public Way In The City Of Jeffersonville, Indiana. Notice was also published in the News and Tribune on January 7,
2012. Proof of this publication was presented for the record along with a Domestic Return Receipt from Lduisville
& Indiana Railroad Company, c/o John Secor, President. Mr. Fifer provided copies of the Notice Of Public Hearing
On Petition To Vacate A Public Way, Petition To Vacate An Unimproved Portion of Ninth Street, A Public Way, An
Ordinance Vacating An Unimproved Portion Of Ninth Street, and A Public Way In The City Of Jeffersonville,
Indiana. Councilperson Owen made the motion to PASS Ordinance No. 2012 -0R -3 An Ordinance Vacation An
Unimproved Portion of Ninth Street, and A Public Way In the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana, on the first reading,
( seconded by Councilperson Samuel, passing with a vote of 7 -0.
� Item 2: Shaunna Graf gave a presentation on the Ohio River Greenway Update, pointing out the areas in the
City of Jeffersonville that are currently under design as multi -use paths, JFK Memorial Bridge to Ashland P rk in
Clarksville, and the Big Four Connector. Council President Zastawny thanked Ms. Graf on behalf of the Co ncil for
taking the time to present and update the City Council.
Item 3: Animal Shelter Director Sarah Green spoke on Animal Shelter funding requested from the cou cil the
permission to hire two part time personnel instead of one full time personnel. Council President Zastawn'
requested Ms. Green meet with Ms. Harmon to complete the proper paperwork needed. Ms. Green informed
the council on projects that are currently in the works at the Animal Shelter such as: New computers and wiring,
safety lights and lift get on truck, painting the kennel with epoxy, painting of the public areas, use of socia media,
grant writing. Future plans are: Building stray hold /quarantine kennels, fence in area for adoptions, educational
activities, use of credit card machines, externs, microchip /vaccination clinics, trap /release program for fer I cats.
Councilperson Owen stated that he is highly encouraged by the changes Ms. Green has in mind for the Amal
Shelter.
Item 4: Council Appointments — Council Attorney Lewis stated there are two other council appointments for
the Drainage Board, Councilperson Glover nominated Kurt Jacobs, Mr. Lewis placed in nomination for I
Councilperson Julius, Steve McCreight and stated both Mr. Jacobs and Mr. McCreight attended the last Drainage
Board Meeting but were not seated as members. Councilperson Owen made the motion to APPROVE the
nominations to the Drainage Board, seconded by Councilperson Sellers, motion passing on a vote of 7 -0.
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REPORTS AND COMMENTS:
Item I: Public Comment — Mr. Dennis Langford, Mr. Mitch Harlan, Mr. Paul Carraher, Mr. Danny Walters, Mrs.
Fawnda Walters, Ms. Shawn Gutierrez, residents of Springdale Drive, expressed their concerns in regards to
damage they received to their homes.
Item 2: City Council Committee Reports— None at this time.
Item 3: Council Comment —
Councilperson Smith, no comments at this time.
Councilperson Sellers, no comments at this time.
Councilperson Gill spoke with City Council Attorney Lewis regarding the bench ordinance as the City of
Jeffersonville's benches are in need of repainting.
Councilperson Glover, no comments at this time.
Councilperson Owen thanked Ms. Graf for her presentation and looking forward to future updates on the
project. Councilperson Owen received complaints regarding the last meeting televised not being able to hear the
council, before the meeting tonight he adjusted the volume so there should not be a problem hearing the
meeting. Councilperson Owen spoke with Jeff High about the viewing times of the council meetings, meetings are
televised every weekday morning at 9:00 AM and various times throughout the days.
Councilperson Samuel spoke regarding the microphone additions for use during the council meetings a d
questioned who should be looking into the additions. Councilperson Owen stated that he will speak with new
IT Director regarding the matter. Councilperson Samuel stated he has spoken with City Corporation Counsel Lowe
in regards to the bench ordinance and Attorney Lowe stated Attorney Merkley has been working on the City
Bench Ordinance and will receive an update for the February 6 meeting. Councilperson Samuel stated th several
boards and commissions have not been meeting on a regular basis and some approximately two years;
Councilperson Samuel suggested the possibility of sun setting out these commissions /boards. Councilperson
Samuel stated in regards to litigation that the council is not always apprised of pending litigation.
Council President Zastawny reminded the council members of the Council Retreat on February 4' at the
Sheraton Hotel. Councilperson Smith reported the retreat will be held in the Lincoln Room from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00
P.M. Councilperson Sellers stated in the past Administration and Department Heads have attended in the
afternoon to present items possibly needed or wanted by the department heads and times will be scheduled.
Council President Zastawny informed the audience that the Park Authority Board meets the 2 Monday 4 each
month and invites people to attend. The announcement was also made that this coming weekend is the last
weekend for the Ice Rink and $70,000 was collected with attendance at 10,000.
ADJOURNMENT: Councilperson Smith made the motion to ADJOURN, seconded by Councilperson Owen, passing
by a vote of 7-0.
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Presiding Officer
Attested by:
Vicki Conlin, City Clerk