HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 19, 2012 COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
NOVEMBER 19 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, November 19 2012.
Council President Ed Zastawny, with Vicki Conlin, City Clerk, called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
Council President Ed Zastawny welcomed all in attendance, asking those in attendance to stand as
Bobby Campbell gave the invocation. Council President Zastawny then led all those present in the
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The roll call and those present were: Councilperson Payne, Councilperson Gill, Councilperson Glover,
Councilperson Julius, Councilperson President Zastawny, Councilperson Samuel, Council Vice - President
Sellers and Councilperson Owen. Absent: Councilperson Smith.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
Councilperson Glover made a motion to APPROVE the agenda with the removal of Joyce Ribble under
New Business to be added on the agenda for the next meeting and the addition on number 13 under
New Business for an ordinance regarding the Bond Anticipation Notes. The motion was seconded by
councilperson Gill, PASSING unanimously on a vote of 8 -0.
MINUTES TO BE APPROVED:
Councilperson Gill made a motion to APPROVE the minutes from the council proceedings on November
5 2012, seconded by Councilperson Samuel, PASSING on a vote of 6 -0 with Councilperson Owen and
Councilperson Sellers abstaining due to absence.
CLAIMS TO BE APPROVED:
Parks Claims: Controller Harmon presented the claims list for Parks in the amount of $25,508.75.
Councilperson Owen made a motion to APPROVE claims list, with Councilperson Gill seconding,
PASSING on a vote of 8 -0.
General Claims: Controller Harmon presented the general claims list to the council for approval in the
amount of $1,478,204.24. Councilperson Samuel requested changing the vendor stating veterinary
under fire where it should say metro tire and Mrs. Harmon stated it would be changed. Councilperson
Julius asked Mrs. Harmon about the information regarding the claim for West Street Park that he
previously requested information about. Mrs. Harmon stated she had sent an email regarding that claim
and can give the information out before the evening is over. Mrs. Harmon stated the west park claim
had to do with historical work related to a house at that location and will be glad to give the invoices.
Councilperson Glover made a motion to APPROVE the general claims in the amount of $1,478,204.24,to
include the foresaid changes with Councilperson Owen seconding, PASSING unanimously.
MAYOR REPORT:
Mayor Moore addressed the anchors away stating it was a huge success and there will an event at the
field house on thanksgiving morning from 8 -10 A.M. as well as on Christmas Eve and will be funded out
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of the Mayor's funds. Mayor Moore stated he would love to see the Council participate in those
activities.
Mayor Moore stated that he is requested approval of a grant application for a $500,000 grant that will
fund a retention pond in a project named Falls Landing. Mayor Moore stated that the council does not
have to give a penny to match this $500,000 and just needs the council to sign off on the grant
application. Mayor Moore stated that the city will still be spending the money and doing this project
either way, but it would have to be at the city's expense. Mayor Moore said these plans are were
approved by the City Council and Drainage in 2010. Mayor Moore stated he has JTL, The Estopinal
Group, Len Ashack, and Andy Crouch to speak on the idea and why the city needs this project. Council
President Zastawny stated that they are already on the agenda under New Business number five. Mayor
Moore requested that they speak under Mayor's comment section of the agenda because he "has
experts here that are paid by the hour" and he is "trying to save the city some money" by moving the
agenda item under Mayor's comment section. Council President Zastawny stated to the Mayor that he
knows how the agenda process goes and he should have made this request either before the meeting or
during the approval of the agenda. Mayor Moore stated he is requested to move this under Mayor's
comment. Council President Zastawny stated he was leaving the agenda item under New Business and
next time he asks that the Mayor requests the change before the meeting.
REPORT OF THE CLERK:
City Clerk Conlin reported that she received a bill from National League of Cities for $3,813.00 and
unsure if is paid by the council as a whole or split. The council responded that it is paid by the council as
a whole. Mrs. Conlin also stated she received an email from Stage 1 theatre stating that Angelica Kirby
of Jeffersonville, IN will be performing in the Best Christmas Pageant Ever at the Kentucky Center for the
Arts and will be playing the baby angel. She is a fifth grader at Riverside Elementary and a member of
the Louisville Central Community Centers Kids Art Academy.
Chief Deputy Clerk Erica Burress updated the council stating the Clerk's Office is up and running with the
new software from BIS digital. Mrs. Burress also stated that she is in the initial stages of creating a
YouTube channel, Facebook page, and twitter account for the City Council to get all the video and audio
up online for the public. Mrs. Burress stated she is hopeful to link all the websites together to make
viewing in different networks accessible and easy for the public.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS:
Bubby Vissing: Mr. Vissing requested a pay increase for an employee that was recently hired on October
10 2012 moving the pay from $16.30 to $17.00. Mr. Vissing stated the max is $21.50. Councilperson
Gill made a motion to APPROVE the pay raise with councilperson Owen seconding, PASSING on a vote
of 7 -1, with Councilperson Samuel voting Nay.
Josh Thompson: Mr. Thompson, assistant Fire Chief handed out a copy of an inter -local agreement
between Jeffersonville and New Albany and a resolution. Mr. Lowe stated that there are no changes
made to the document purpose, just language changes, since the last time the council saw this. Mr.
Thompson respectfully requested approval of the inter local agreement between Jeffersonville and New
Albany stating that this will allow the two cities to be on their own radio system and not the one that is
used by all the surrounding counties with Hoosier Safety Radio. Mr. Thompson stated that the current
system is run by the State and hard to be kept maintained. This would allow the two cities to have
control over the system and the maintenance. Mr. Thompson stated that ideally they would like this to
be approved before the end of the year so New Albany does not keep our portion of the amount in their
budget to exclude us from the system for next year. Mr. Thompson stated they have put our amount in
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their budget for next year because we have not moved forward on this thus far. Councilperson Owen
made a motion to PASS 2012 -R -20 contingent on Scott Lewis' approval of the wording of the document
after reviewed. Councilperson Gill seconded the motion. Council President Zastawny asked if this was a
time sensitive item and Mr. Thompson responded that ideally it needs to be done before the end of the
year before New Albany keeps our portion into their budget for next year, but doesn't see a problem in
waiting till next meeting. Councilperson Owen rescinded his motion and Councilperson Gill rescinded
her second. Councilperson Owen made a motion to TABLE 2012 -R -20 with Councilperson Gill seconding,
PASSING on a vote of 8 -0.
A. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1.) Mike Smith - 2012 -OR -54 Reduction of Appropriations (Passed on 1 reading): Mrs. Harmon
placed in the amounts for this particular ordinance within another ordinance on the agenda.
Council President Zastawny stated that the council has decided that they would like to
continue to reduce the funds from the mayor's budget and move the remaining funds for
that position under the council's budget instead of the clerk. Mrs. Harmon stated the other
ordinances she will present tonight will take care of this. Councilperson Glover made a
motion to TABLE 2012 -OR -54 with the anticipation of covering these items under agenda
item number 12. Councilperson Payne seconded, PASSING on a vote of 8 -0.
2.) Mike Smith - 2012 - OR - 55 Additional Appropriation by Reduction (passed on 1 reading):
Councilperson Glover made a motion to TABLE this item with anticipation of covering this
under agenda item number 12. Councilperson Payne seconded the motion, PASSING on a
vote of 8 -0.
3.) Monica Harmon 2012 - OR - 57 Ordinance of Appropriation (passed on 1 reading): Mrs.
Harmon presented 2012 -OR -57 that she stated is an additional appropriation for Edit and
Park funds that is intended to pay on the debt service. Councilperson Owen made a motion
to APPROVE 2012 -OR -57 on a second and third reading, seconded by councilperson Gill,
PASSING on a vote of 8 -0.
4.) Monica Harmon 2012 - OR - 58 Amending Salary Ordinance (Passed on 1 reading): Mrs.
Harmon presented 2012 -OR -58 to amend the current 2012 salary ordinance to add the two
police chaplains, the new kennel attendant, and moving the communications director under
the Clerk's Office. Councilperson Samuel made a motion to APPROVE 2012 -OR -58 on a
second and third reading with the removal of communications director from Clerk's office.
Councilperson Julius seconded the motion, PASSING on a vote of 8 -0.
B. New Business
1.) 1) Victoria Collier — Recent incidents of October 5, 2012 and October 31, 2012: Ms. Collier
addressed the Council regarding the recent attacks on minors in the City of Jeffersonville.
Ms. Collier stated that in the eleven years she has been a resident of Jeffersonville, she has
always been impressed with the city's Police Department and felt the Greater Clark County
School System has always had her son's safety and education in the forefront. However, on
November 4, 2012, her 14 year old son came home from school with a letter indicating that
there had been reports of two sexual attacks on minors and that the attacker was still at
large. The letter also stated that the JPD released this information on the same day as GCCS
sent the letter home to parents.
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Ms. Collier explained that she looked into this matter by calling several Council members as
well as the City Clerk, and no one was aware of these incidences. Both attacks occurred
close to where Ms. Collier lives and is very upset that the public wasn't alerted that there
was a sexual predator on the loose until after the second attack occurred. Ms. Collier feels
that the second attack might not have occurred and the suspect might have been caught
had the public been informed of the first incident sooner.
Ms. Collier said that she is very impressed with the Council's hasty approach in addressing
her concerns, but disappointed in the lack of communication between the Council and the
Mayor's Office. She questions why the Chief of Police didn't notify the city, news outlets,
and parents about these attacks on minors. Ms. Collier directly questioned the Mayor as to
why his office did not feel that it was important to notify the community that a sexual
predator was on the loose and why the Police Department waited to notify the public. Ms.
Collier stated that her intention today is not to point fingers, but to insure that when crimes
against minors occur the community is notified immediately. She asked for better
communication between the Mayor and the Council in order to accomplish this. Council
President Zastawny thanked Ms. Collier for her comments. Councilperson Julius indicated
that he had asked Police Chief Grimm to send someone from the department to address any
questions Ms. Collier might have, but there were no police representatives in the council
chambers at this time. Ms. Collier asked Mayor Moore if he would address her questions
and Mayor Moore said he would be happy to do so. Mayor Moore indicated that he is a
father of three young children and has the same concerns that any parent in Jeffersonville
has. Mayor Moore explained to Ms. Collier that he is not a micromanager and does not tell
his department heads how to operate day -by -day. He indicated that he has a great deal of
confidence in the Police Department and feels that they know what they're doing. Mayor
Moore stated that he also found out about the incidents the day of the press conference.
Mayor Moore explained his strategy as Mayor is to realize that the Police know how to
police, the Street Department knows how to work the streets, the Parks Department knows
how to work the parks and that the Police Department's strategy in not coming forward
after the first incident was that they had hoped to catch the perpetrator. Mayor Moore
assured Ms. Collier that the great City of Jeffersonville has problems every day and they
can't hold press conferences every time there is an issue.
Mayor Moore stated that he is not making light of this issue. He knows that it is a serious
matter and that is why the press conference was held; but, he asked Ms. Collier to let the
Police Department do their job. Mayor Moore stated that if the police feel the best way to
catch the perpetrator was to keep it low key so he doesn't believe he's being watched, he is
going to give them the benefit of the doubt. Ms. Collier stated that she feels if the
perpetrator knew he was being watched, the second assault wouldn't have occurred. Mayor
Moore asked Ms. Collier how she knew that to be true. Ms. Collier again asked why after the
first assault the public wasn't notified that there was someone attacking children in our
area. Mayor Moore explained that the public was informed after the second occasion and
can't make everyone happy.
Mayor Moore again reiterated that he believes in letting his departments do their job and
believes in letting the Communication Director do her job and this had nothing to do with
the differences between the City Council and the Mayor's Office — absolutely nothing. It had
to do with him not "sticking his head where it doesn't belong ". Mayor Moore explained that
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the police know how to catch criminals and he doesn't, so he is going to let them do their
job .Mayor Moore told Ms. Collier that he appreciates and understands her concern as he
too has young children, but the issue is catching the person, so he believes in letting the
police do their job. He indicated that he is sorry if that doesn't make Ms. Collier happy, but
they can't go on the air every time there is an incident that comes up. Ms. Collier stated that
in this incident there was a sexual predator loose and questions why the Mayor couldn't
have notified The Evening News and Tribune. Mayor Moore stated that there are sexual
predators in the city right now as well as Clarksville, New Albany, Louisville and
Jeffersonville.
President Zastawny thanked Ms. Collier for coming forward and sharing her opinion. Ms.
Collier thanked the Council for allowing her to speak and asked whatever measures can be
taken or introduced to insure that everyone stays informed would be greatly appreciated.
She stated that everyone needs to be on the same page.
2.) Dennis Julius- Economic Impact Study Project: Councilperson Julius updated the council
with what the economic impact study stated in their findings. The study found that roughly
over the next 20 years, 220 million dollars will be taken out of the economy, but will be
recoverable. The study also stated that it is possible that some marginal businesses in
downtown Jeffersonville may lose enough sales from the short term from the effect of tolls
to cause them to close. Councilperson Julius stated that almost all business in downtown are
marginal. Councilperson Julius asked the council to help a group of local businessmen that
he is a part of to give $10,000, following Clarksville and Tourism's lead, to participate in a
suit to ask for due diligence to be done on all aspects of the downtown bridge project and it
will not affect the west end bridge. Councilperson Julius stated that this project will affect
the downtown in a huge way by taking out exits to the "heart of Jeffersonville." City
Attorney Scott Lewis stated that he will need check with statute to be sure that the can give
money to a private group before action is taken. Councilperson Julius suggests contacting
Clarksville to see how they are appropriating their donation.
3.) Andrew Adams- Fire Merit Claim: Mr. Adams spoke to council regarding a claim that is for
the fire merit commission and a future claim the council will see in December. Mr. Adams
discussed the various line item charges expended from the budget thus far stating that
there were some claims that were not expected that have that totaled $28,435.40 thus
placing the fire merit budget negative $28,435.40. The primary reason for the negative
amount had to do with budget cuts and the firefighter physicals that were in excess of
$18,000 that the commission did not anticipate to come from their budget. Mr. Adams
stated there will be another claim that will be submitted most likely in the middle of
December in the amount of $24,192. Council President Zastawny stated that the council
needs to either place the money to cover these costs in the fire merit budget or they need
to take the money out of another fund. Council President Zastawny thanked Mr. Adams for
the detailed report and giving a heads up warning to a future claim they will see.
4.) Paul Carraher- Retention Pond Ninth Street: Mr. Carraher addressed the council in
opposition to the retention pond plans at 9 th Street. Mr. Carraher expressed concerns to the
Council regarding the storm water that the retention pond would be holding in a populated
area of Jeffersonville. Mr. Carraher feels that the contaminated water would create a
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breeding ground for mosquitos in a time where West Nile Virus is always a concern. The City
Council thanks Mr. Carraher for his thoughts and concerns.
5.) Rob Waiz- 2012 -R -21 Grant Application with Indiana Office of Rurai Affairs for Ninth
Street Drainage Project: Rob Waiz — Resolution Supporting Grant Application with Indiana
Office of Rural Affairs for Ninth Street Drainage Project.
Mayor Moore started the presentation by stating he was not Rob and it is time basically to
let the experts speak, appreciated the council's patience's and starting the presentation off
with Wayne Estopinal do a little demonstration and then let the experts behind him speak
as well. Mr. Estopinal, President of TEG, distributed information titled "Falls Landing Park"
and referred to Page 2 reporting that he was asked by the City how to incorporate a
detention combined with some wetland to take care of some of the concerns as well as to
have some irrigation and aeration devices in the detention basin, circulating and aerating
the water. Mr. Estopinal pointed out in the drawing three houses that are not presently
owned by the City of Jeffersonville, which are not included in the Grant Application and the
plan incorporates one - quarter (1/4) mile walking trail around the basin, landscaping, trees
and other vegetation. This Plan is part of a larger scale plan to incorporate houses and
some rehabilitation of the old M. Fine Plan now the Industrial Nightmare. Councilperson
Julius asked the question if the homes shown on the Plan were part of the New Hope
Services Grant for Flood Mitigation Program. Redevelopment Director Waiz responded Yes.
Mayor Moore stated that Mr. and Mrs. Ayers to speak for the project. Mr. Mitchel Ayers
area is a bad wetland and causes mosquitos are bad around the area where the pond is to
go in, and will help with drainage in the area. The houses have already been purchased by
New Hope and by next spring will belong to the City per Mr. Ayers. Mr. Lantz, President of
JTL the lines in yellow are combined sewers, blue lines are the recently installed storm
sewers, and two circles (proposed pond) are plans approved by the drainage board in May
18, 2012 and $110,000 Federal Grant was combined with sewer project. Mr. Lanz went on
to explain Orange is a 96 -inch pipe with hydraulic capacity to control water /drainage going
to Clarksville, Green CSO Interceptor Project Public Hearing Tuesday November 20 at 4:30
convey and store combine sewage to pump to Tenth Street Pump Station to keep us out of
trouble with EPA. Mr. Lanz encourages to Council to approve the grant application for
$500,000 and have talked to the Drainage Board about funding of $300,000.
Councilperson Glover asked what the price of the project would be, Mr. Lantz stated the
pond was $300,000.00 and through the group between $500,000 to $700,000 ballpark
figure. Councilperson Julius stated the meeting four weeks ago in order to get the $500,000
grant the city had to put in $800,000. Mayor Moore stated all we have to say to the State is
we want the $500,000 and the City will get it, we do not have to put in anything.
Councilperson Glover stated that the pond is going to cost $300,000 and with the $500,000
grant, we will have to come up with the $250,000.00. Mayor Moore reported that addition
to the $500,000.00 will come out of Redevelopment.
Councilperson Gill spoke to City Engineer stating that the drainage board did not take action
on this twice and asked what has changed since she was told that this would fix the drainage
problems downtown. Councilperson Gill stated she is confused and asked if this will or won't
fix the drainage problems. City Engineer Andy Crouch stated that it will help alleviate the
drainage.
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Mr. Estopinal showed the council the difference in the green space in the plans that were
shown last time versus this time. Mr. Estopinal stated that this could be the difference in the
price from last time this was presented and this time. Mr. Estopinal illustrated that the
project will remain south of 9 th street and that 9 th street will remain open.
Councilperson Owen made a motion to APPROVE 2012 -R -21 with Councilperson Glover
seconding.
Council President Zastawny stated that if the council had received all the same information
at the same time that this would have been a quicker process. Council President Zastawny
stated a motion and second was made and called for a roll call vote.
Yay Nay
Councilperson Payne Yay
Council Vice President Sellers Yay
Councilperson Gill Yay
Councilperson Glover Yay
Council President Zastawny Yay
Councilperson Julius Yay
Councilperson Owen Yay
Councilperson Samuel Yay
The motion to APPROVE 2012 -R -21 PASSES on a vote of 8 -0.
Police Station Update:
Mr. Estopinal gave the Council a quick update regarding the police station due some
previous questions regarding claims. Mr. Estopinal presented slides reviewing the design
plans of the police station stating the plan has not changed much and they have spent a lot
of time getting input from the Police. The claims covered the various percentage payments
for schematic development to design element which includes the structural and engineering
design. Another few claims are in regards to the contract documents. Mr. Estopinal stated
the next step is to hopefully bid this after the first of the year.
5.) Monica Harmon 2012 -OR -59 Authorizing fiscal officer to obtain Sam's Credit Card for
Official Government Purchases: Mrs. Harmon presented an ordinance to allow the her
office to obtain a Sam's Credit Card. Councilperson Samuel made a motion to APPROVE
2012 -OR -59 on a first and second reading, with Councilperson Payne seconding, PASSING on
a vote of 8 -0.
6.) Monica Harmon 2012 -OR -60 Authorizing investment of Public Funds pursuant to IC 5 -13 -9-
5.7: Mrs. Harmon stated this is allowing us to invest public funds and there is a companion
resolution to go with this ordinance. Mrs. Harmon stated that she is recommending
contracting with Umbaugh Associates for this investment. State law has changed to allow
investment for two years at a time where it was only 1 year. Mrs. Harmon stated the city
can invest in CD's, Indiana Hoosier Fund, etc. Mrs. Harmon stated funds are cycling at
different rates to keep funds liquid in case of emergency. City Council Attorney Scott Lewis
stated that he recently prepared a similar ordinance for the County Council who are in the
same process. Councilperson Samuel made a motion to APPROVE 2012 -OR -60 on a first and
second reading, with councilperson Sellers seconding, PASSING on a vote of 7 -1 with
Councilperson Glover voting Nay.
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7.) Monica Harmon 2012 -R- 22: Resolution authorizing the investment of public funds
pursuant to IC 5- 13 -9 -5 and IC 5- 13- 9 -5.3: Mrs. Harmon presented 2012 -R -22 stating that
this resolution is in conjunction with the previous ordinance authorizing the investment of
public funds, however the resolution will need to be tabled until the previous ordinance is
passed on a final reading. Councilperson Owen made a motion to TABLE 2012 -R -22, with
Councilperson sellers seconding, PASSING on a vote of 8 -0.
8.) Monica Harmon 2012- OR -61: Closing funds no longer serving the purpose for which they
were established and repealing the ordinance which established the funds: Mrs. Harmon
presented an ordinance to the council that would repeal ordinances in which established
certain funds and allow the opening of a fund that will allow the ability to consolidate these
funds into one and they will branch out from there to allow effective accounting. Mrs.
Harmon stated that she does have to keep certain funds open due to state statue. Mrs.
Harmon requested that this be done by December 31 so as to begin by January or the
funds will have to stay open in 2013. Councilperson Samuel made a motion to APPROVE
201.2 -OR -61 on a first and second reading, seconding by Councilperson Julius, PASSING on a
vote of 8 -0.
9.) Monica Harmon 2012 -OR- 62: Establishing the Police Non-Reverting fund And Repealing
Ordinance 2009 -OR -11 An Ordnance Establishing Services Charged for False Alarms and
Ordinance 97 -OR -63 An Ordinance Establishing a Non- Reverting Automobile Fund and
Ordinance 2004 -OR -2 An Ordinance Establishing the Police SWAT Non - Reverting Fund:
Mrs. Harmon presented 2012 -OR -62 to the council for approval and will consolidate the
police non - reverting funds that are not statute. The fund will have separate departments to
allow accounting. City Attorney Scott Lewis stated he believes the repealing of ordinances
will need to be posted for 90 days, but there may be another way to accomplish this. Mr.
Lewis stated that he will have to look into the procedure for this action. Mr. Lowe stated he
would look into other possible ways to accomplish what Mrs. Harmon wants to do without
having to repeal the ordinances and post for 90 days. Councilperson Gill made a motion to
TABLE 2012 -OR -62 with Councilperson Sellers seconding, PASSING on a vote of 8 -0.
10.)Monica Harmon- 2012 -OR- 63 An Ordinance Establishing the Parks Activities Non -
Reverting Fund for the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana and Repealing Ordinance 2010 -OR -58
An Ordinance Establishing Park Trolley Operations Non - Reverting Funds, Ordinance 2009 -
OR-91A Establishing a City Partnership Program Non- Reverting Fund, Ordinance 92 -OR -30
Establishing A Non - Reverting Fund For the Purposes of Developing the Riverfront in
Jeffersonville, Indiana and Ordinance 2006 -OR -32 Establishing Parks Department Non -
Reverting Funds: Mrs. Harmon presented 2012 -OR -63 to council for approval to do the
same things for the Parks Department as the previous ordinance does for the Police
Department. Councilperson Samuel questioned why the ordinance 2006 -OR -32 was being
repealed since it established the Parks Authority. Mrs. Harmon stated that she would most
likely need to seek legal advice, but she included that specific ordinance based on the fact
that it established that particular fund. Mrs. Conlin questioned if City Attorney Les Merkley
reviewed this ordinance for her and Mrs. Harmon stated yes. Mrs. Harmon stated that this
ultimately will prevent her from having to transfer funds unless going between series'.
Councilperson Gill made a motion to TABLE 2012- OR -63, with Councilperson Sellers
seconding, PASSING on a vote of 8 -0.
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11.)Monica Harmon 2012- OR -64: An Ordinance Amending Ordinance 2011 -OR -57
Ordinance of Additional Appropriation by Reduction: Mrs. Harmon presented 2012 -OR -64
to the council requesting approval on a first reading. Mrs. Harmon stated that she is having
a meeting with department head to make sure they are budgeting to cover short falls, PERF,
etc. Mrs. Harmon suggested removing the money for the communications director based on
actions earlier in the meeting. Councilperson Samuel suggested creating a line item for the
council for the funds being removed from the Communications Director position.
Councilperson Owen made a motion to APPROVE 2012 -OR -64 on a first reading with the
removal of $11,400 from under the Mayor and adding that $11,400 under the council to
other services line item and removing the $3300 from the Clerk. Mrs. Harmon stated she
will make those corrections and moves and also made the council aware that she would like
this to see a second reading and a third reading since this is not a final transfer.
Councilperson Samuel seconded the motion, PASSING on a vote of 8 -0.
12.)Monica Harmon 2012- OR -65- An Ordinance for an Additional Appropriation: Mrs. Harmon
presented 2012 -OR -65 stated this ordinance is an additional appropriation for Vissing Park
and is supposed to have Public Hearing. Council President Zastawny opened the public
Hearing for the additional appropriation for $500,000 in regards to Vissing Park at 9:29 P.M.
and with no further comments from the public the hearing was closed at 9:29 P.M.
Councilperson Owen made a motion to APPROVE 2012 -OR -65 on a first and second reading,
with Councilperson Gill seconding, PASSING on a vote of 8 -0.
C. REPORTS AND COMMENTS:
1.) PUBLIC COMMENT
NONE AT THIS TIME
2) COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilperson Payne: Wanted to let everyone know there will be proposal of redistricting plans at the
next meeting.
Council Vice President Sellers: none
Councilperson Gill: Thanked everyone who stuck around for the entire length of the meeting.
Councilperson Glover: none
Council President Zastawny: stated he feels very disappointed in the actions of the Mayor to sue the
City Council. Council President Zastawny stated the council did not receive any notifications and
although there have been many frustrations on both ends, the right thing would be to work through
those frustrations without involving the courts and legal fees.
Councilperson Julius: Wanted to let everyone know there is still fire and police negotiations going on
and there is also another group that is looking to modifications to the health insurance. Also wanted to
let everyone know that he spoke with the Evening News about a month ago and they are going to allow
the council to have a council corner in the opinion section of the paper. They are allowing the council
700 -800 words every other month and he thinks it would be a great way for each council member to get
their voice and words out to the public.
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Councilperson Owen: Announced that the Rueben Wells House was moved last week successfully.
Announced that the Ice Rink opens this weekend at Spring and Market Street. Councilperson Owen also
wanted to make everyone aware that the City of Jeffersonville has a few fire fighters that have gone to
Long Island to help with the disaster relief and are getting some great hands on experience to bring back
to Jeffersonville.
Councilperson Samuel: Stated that after hearing of many towns and cities filing bankruptcy, it is nice to
know that we are having discussions of investing money and reminds the city to watch our dollars and
remain diligent. Councilperson Samuel stated that he agreed with what Mayor Moore said he did not
believe the communications between the Mayor and Council had anything to do with the Police not
notifying the public. He also stated he appreciated Mrs. Collier coming to speak tonight. Councilperson
Samuel stated he would like to look into a way to allow more than 8 people to view the council live at
one time. City Clerk Vicki Conlin stated that the new BIS software offers a live hosting we may want to
look into down the line.
ADJOURNMENT:
Councilperson Samuel made the motion to ADJOURN, seconded by Councilperson Gill, passing
unanimously. Meeting ADJOURNED at 9:40 P.M.
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Edward Zas awny, President
ATTESTED BY:
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Vicki Conlin, City Clerk
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