HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 2, 2012 COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
APRIL 2, 2012
The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met in regular session in Room 101, 500
Quartermaster Court, Jeffersonville, Indiana at 7:00 P.M., on Monday April 2, 2012.
Council Vice- President Connie Sellers, with Vicki Conlin City Clerk at the desk, called the meeting t
order at 7:00 P.M. Council Vice - President welcomed all in attendance, asking those present to stand s
Councilperson Nathan Samuel gave the invocation, Council Vice - President Sellers then led all those
present in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
The roll call and those present were: Councilpersons, Connie Sellers, Mike Smith, Zach Payne, Lisa ,. ill,
Bryan Glover, Dennis Julius, Matt Owen, Nathan Samuel with Council President Edward Zastawny
Absent.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
Councilperson Smith requested under New Business Item removed from the agenda and
Councilperson Samuel requested Item #1 removed from the agenda. Councilperson Samuel made th
motion to APPROVE the Agenda with the changes, seconded by Councilperson Gill, passing on a vote •f
8 -0.
MINTUES TO BE APPROVED:
Councilperson Gill made the motion the motion to APPROVE the minutes of March 19, 2012 Regul . r
session, with correction made to the minutes, seconded by Councilperson Julius passing on a vote of
0.
Councilperson Owen made the motion to APPROVE the minutes of the March 19, 2012 Council
Workshop, seconded by Councilperson Gill, passing on a vote of 8 -0.
CLAIMS TO BE APPROVED:
Tom Lowe Corporate Counsel /Chief of Staff presented the claims list for consideration by the coun il.
Councilperson Owen made the motion to APPROVE the claims of General Claim list in the amount
$819,685.S5 with the removal of a claim for $6,522.75 with the total amount approved of $813,163. I,
seconded by Councilperson Samuel, passing on a vote of 7 -1 with Councilperson Julius ABSTAINING.
Councilperson Smith made the motion to APPROVE the claim list of Parks Department list in the
amount of $86,514.93 with the removal of a claim for $42,500.00 with the total of amount approve o
$44,014.93, seconded by Council Vice- President Sellers, passing on a vote of 8.0.
Councilperson Samuel made the motion to APPROVE the T.I.F. claim for $235,773.09, seconded by
Councilperson Gill, passing on a vote of 8 -0.
MAYOR COMMENT:
Mike Moore, Mayor commented that he has spoken with each councilperson of forming a Fitness
Council. The Fitness Council discussed the concept of utilizing the Riverstage for a program called "ri er
Burn" during the week from 6:00 -7:00 P.M. and Saturday mornings from 9:00 -11:15 for exercise class -s
for the entire community. This is a way to support downtown by bringing people to the area, with th=
renovation of Riverstage and the completion of the Big Four Bridge Ramps this will be a plus for our
downtown. There Is initial startup cost, equipment, the Mayor has spoken with City Controller Harmo ,
and the monies can be taken out of the Gaming Fund. The initial cost is $19,000.00 for startup along
with $10,000.00 for advertising. Councilperson Glover requested liability insurance to be checked
with the agent.
Councilperson Smith made the motion to APPROVE $19,000.00 for the project and $5,000.00 for
Advertising for total amount of 524,000.00 to be taken out of the Gaming Fund and revisit halfway
during the summer, seconded by Councilperson Glover, passing on a vote of 7 -1 with Councilperson
Samuel voting Ney.
Mayor Moore informed the council that the previous Agent of Record for Insurance there were 32
vehicles the City ofJeff were not insured and 24 trailers not covered. Now they are insured and not s re
what the increase cost of premium.
Mayor Moore spoke regarding Riverstage II and has had a couple of companies interested for scrap
but the quotes are for the city to pay. The first company quoted from Trinity $369,000.00, second
company Marine Builders quoted $244,000.00 for the upper deck, third company interested has not
contacted the Mayor back and has been told the previous mayor has offer $70,000.00. Barge is so big it
is taking up more space than the Corp of Engineer will allow where It is presently dock and is costing
$200.00 per day plus insurance to store or $62,000.00 a year. Councilperson Owen has been in conta
with a municipality who is interested and a couple of other groups who are interested.
REPORT FROM THE CLERK:
Vicki Conlin, City Clerk reported to the council the council has an appointment to the Economic
Development Commission and updated Ordinance Spreadsheet.
City Clerk Conlin reviewed meeting with Matt Oyer, Director of IT and Monica Harmon City Contro ler
on the need of the city having a record disaster plan. Ms. Conlin requested two councilpersons also
being part of the group discussing and working on the plan. Councilpersons Gill and Owen volunteer o
work with the group.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1) Tom Lowe — 2012-0R-18 An Ordinance Amending 2012 -OR -1 Authorizing City Officials To Use Cre • it
Cards.
Councilperson Samuel made the motion to PASS 2012 -OR -18 on the second and third reading,
seconded by Councilperson Julius, passing on a vote of 8-0.
NEW BUSINESS:
1) Deb Ashack and Shane Corbin — 2004 An Ordinance Establishing City Tree Board
Ms. Ashack and Mr. Corbin presented to the Council the need to activate the City Tree Board and
handouts "Indiana's Street Tree Benefits Summary" "Benefits of Urban Trees ". Mr. Corbin was activ- in
Louisville with the establishment of the Tree Board and discussed the application process. Counsel L. e
discussed appoints presently in the ordinance are three appointments by the Mayor, two from the Ci
Council and the need for an Arborist. Counsel Lowe also reported the need to clear up language in th
present ordinance.
2 Margaret Morton — Animal Shelter
Mrs. Morton, Chairperson of the Animal Shelter Advisory Board and the Spay- Neuter Fund Commi • ee
submitted and read excerpts of a letter distributed to the Council. Mrs. Morton also presented to
Council Vice - President letters of resignations from Margret Morton, Barbara Wilson, Patricia VanGild r,
Doris Jenkins, and Garland Grant Oakes III. Mr. Oakes also addressed the Council with his concerns.
Council Vice - President Sellers thanked Mrs. Morton and Board Members present.
REPORTS AND COMMENTS:
Council Comments:
Councilperson Samuel commented with the 3.5 million reductions in the budget important the
Council, Administration, Department Heads and Ms. Harmon worked together. Recommend to the
Council that on the May 7` Council Meeting be prepared to pass the revised budget and gives a time
limit to work aggressively towards this time line, and Councilperson Samuel stated he would take the
responsibility to work with Ms. Harmon to have the document pulled together. Councilperson Samu I
was as asked by Mr. Hack to ask two questions. 1) All the city council should be on the website, bio a d
pictures of new councilmembers are not. 2) Dennis Julius had mention about a laptop being missing . nd
will check on the laptop.
Councilperson Owen — No report.
Councilperson Julius— Thanked everyone for support of "Jeff Cares" raised over $25,000.00.
Councilperson Glover — Thanked Councilperson Julius for hosting the "Jeff Cares ".
Councilperson Gill —No report.
Councilperson Payne — No Report
Councilperson Smith — No Report
Council Vice - President Sellers— Feels that the group picture of the council be retaken.
ADJOURNMENT: Councilperson Owen made the motion to ADJOUN, seconded by Councilperson
Glover, passing on a vote of 8-0. Meeting ADJOUNRED at 8:35 P.M. 1 /
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Connie Sellers,Coui ilVice-Pre .e t
ATTESTED BY:
Vicki Conlin, City Clerk