Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-03-2000COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA JANUARY 3, 2000 The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville met in regular session in the Multi-Purpose Meeting Room in the City-County Building, Jeffersonville, Indiana, at 7:00 P.M. on the 3rd day of January, 2000. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Thomas R. Galligan, with Clerk and Treasurer Peggy Wilder at the desk. Mayor Galligan welcomed all in attendance, asking all those present to stand as Councilperson Ellis gave the invocation. Mayor Galligan asked all those present to join him in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. The roll was called and those present were Councilpersons Les Merkley, Ron Ellis, Denny Frantz, Rob Waiz, Barbara Wilson, Ron Grooms, and Vicki Conlin. Absent: None. Mayor Galligan presented the minutes of the meeting of December 13, 1999 for consideration by the Council. Following one correction, Council President Conlin made the motion to approve the minutes as corrected, seconded by Councilperson Wilson and carried unanimously. Clerk and Treasurer Wilder presented the claim list for consideration by the CoUncil. Councilperson Ellis made the motion to approve the claims as presented, seconded by Council President Conlin, passing unanimously. Mr. Charles K. White questioned the need to adopt Roberts Rules Of Order. If was explained the adoption states the new revised 9~ edition will be used. Councilperson Frantz introduced and read aloud Res~olution No. 00-R-l, A Resolution Establishing Position Of Vice President Pro Tempore Of Common Council. Council President Conlin made the motion to pass Resolution No. 00-R-l, seconded by Councilperson Ellis, passing unanimously. Councilperson Grooms introduced and explained Resolution No. 00-R-2, A Resoluiion Adopting Robert sRules Of Order As CommonCouncd sRu esOfProcedures. CouncilPresident Conlin made the motion to pass Resolution No. 00-R-2, seconded by Councilperson Merkley, passing unanimously. January 3, 2000 Page 2 of 3 Councilperson Wilson introduced and read aloud portions of Resolution No. 00-R-3, A Resolution Establishing Procedures For Preparing And Distributing Agenda Of Common Council Meetings. Council President Conlin made the motion to pass Resolution No. 00-R-3, seconded by Councilperson Ellis. Councilperson Grooms explained three parts are the heart of the resolution. These are; the preparation by the Clerk and Treasurer, the vote on the agenda, and those items on the agenda the only items to be considered, the remaining items are by statute. The motion passed unanimously. Councilperson Ellis introduced Ordinance No. 00-R-4, A Resolution Establishing Common Council Attorney, explaining he feels there is a variety of opinions and with the two branches of city government there is a need for two attorneys. Councilperson Ellis made the motion to pass Resolution No. 00-R-4, seconded by Councilperson Wilson, passing unanimously. Councilperson Ellis introduced and read aloud, Ordinance No. 00-OR-l, An Ordinance Establishing Salary For Common Council Attorney. Attorney Galligan asked if the intent was for an employee or a contract. Councilperson Merkley said the intent is to give the Council ablement with the understanding it would be a contract. C0uncilperson Ellis made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 00-OR-1 on the first and second readings, seconded by Councilperson Merkley, passing unanimously. Ordinance No. 00-OR-2, An Ordinance Appropriating Funds For Common Council Attorney was introduced. Attorney Galligan explained funds may not be appropriated without advertising and a holding a public hearing. The Ordinance was withdrawn. Attorney Galligan introduced Resolution No. 00-R-5, A Resolution Fixing Regular Times To Conduct Common Council Meetings. Council President Conlin made the motion to pass Resolution No. 00-R-5, seconded by Councilperson Grooms, passing unanimously. Attorney Galligan presented and explained Resolution No. 00-R-6, A Resolution Designating Newspaper For Publication Of Notice. Councilperson Merkley made the motion to pass Resolution No. 00-R-6, seconded by Council President Conlin, passing unanimously. Attorney Cralligan presented and explained Resolution No. 00~R-7, A Resolution Authorizing The Investment Of Temporarily Dormant Funds. Councilperson Ellis made the motion to pass Resolution No. 00-R-7, seconded by Councilperson Merkley, passing unanimously. January 3, 2000 Page 3 of 3 Attorney Galligan reviewed some of the Council appointments and those currently holding the appointments. Councilperson Ellis requested Attorney Galligan prepare of list of all appointments to be discussed at a workshop. Attorney Galligan will prepare the list. Councilperson Wilson nominated Councilperson Ellis to serve as Council President for 2000. Council President Conlin made the motion to dose nominations, seconded by Councilperson Grooms, passing unanimously. Councilperson Conlin nominated Councilperson Merkley to serve as Council Vice President for 2000. Councilperson Wilson made the motion to close nominations, seconded by Councilperson Frantz, passing unanimously. Council President Ellis distributed a notice Accepting Applications For Council Attomey. The City Personnel Director will advertise this position. Councilperson Grooms was appointed chairman of the search and screen committee for the Council Attorney. Councilpersons Waiz and Frantz will complete the committee. There will be a Council workshop Monday, January 10, at 5:00 P.M. in the Mayor's Conference Room. Councilperson Grooms requests the Council give consideration to a policy of raising a hand to be acknowledged by the Mayor during the meeting. Councilperson Grooms asked all to have a moment of silence in memory of Garland Oaks who served for many years as Jeffersonville Fire Chief He gives thanks for Chief Oaks service to the City. Clerk and Treasurer Wilder will order name plates and stationery for the Council. She has a list of publications she will be ordering to have on hand in the Clerk and Treasurer's Office. She asks the Council review the list and notify her of their needs. There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilperson Conlin made the motion to adjourn at 7:50 P.M., seconded by Councilperson Grooms, passing unanimously. ATTE~T+~ CLER/~ ~ASUREK PEGGY WILDER