HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-20-2000COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
MARCH 20. 2000
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The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonvitle met in regular session in the
Multi-Purpose Meeting Room in the City-County Building, Jeffersonvitle, Indiana at 7:00 P.M.
on the 20th day of March. 2000.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Thomas R. Galligan. Clerk and Treasurer
Peggy Wilder was absent. Mayor Galligan called Ted Throckmorton to the front to read a poem
he wrote especially for Sarah Nord who is this year's Indiana Miss Basketball. Sarah sat at the
front table as Mr. Throckmorton read the poem. Mayor Galligan told Sarah what an
accomplishment she has made and how proud we all are of her. The Mayor then presented a
bouquet of roses and a Commodore of the Port certificate to her from himself and the City
Council. Council President Ellis told Sarah that he is very proud of her and what she has done for
Jeffersonville. Councilperson Franz presented Sarah with a U of I_ hat and t-shirt. She will be
attending U of L next year.
Mayor Galligan asked all those present to stand as Council President Ron 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. and Ron Grooms.
Absent: Vicki Conlin Council Attorney Shon Leverett was m attendance.
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COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
Mayor Galligan presented the minutes of the meeting of March 6, 2000 for consideration by
the Council. Councilperson Wilson made the motion to approve the minutes as prese~:te~,
seconded by Councilperson Ellis and carded unanimously.
Councilperson Merkley made the motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Councilperson
Wai2 and carded unanimously.
Councilperson Merkley made the motion to approve the claims as presented, seconded by
Councilperson Wilson and carded unanimously.
Public Comment: Barb Donohue attended the meeting to meet her Councilperson Denny
Franz. Councitperson Franz said he would talk to her after the meeting.
OLD BUSINESS:
Ordinance No.2000-OR-14 passed on the first reading on 3-6-2000. The ordinance amended
certain portions of Section 1 of Ordinance No.99-OR-49. Councilperson Merkley made the
motion to adopt this Ordinance No.2000-OR-t4 on the second and third reading, seconded by
Councilperson Ellis and carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
Councilperson Ellis made the motion to table the Amenrhnent to agreement between City of
Jeffersonville and Indiana Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council, Effective 1~1999 to
12-3 t-2001, seconded by Counciiperson Wilson and carded unanimously. A workshop wilt be
set up to discuss this further.
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Councilperson Ellis also made the motion to table Ordinance 2000-OR-15 an Ordinance
approving an amendment to the 1999 FOP Contract, seconded by Councilperson Wilson
carried unanimously. This will also be discussed in workshop.
City Judge Vicki Carmichael asked the Council to approve Resolution 2000-R-17 for Additional
Appropriation of $5,000.00 for Probation User Fund school and education. Councilperson
Merkley made the motion to adopt Resolution 2000-R-17. seconded by Councilperson Waiz a~d
carded unanimously. Councilperson Ellis asked Judge Cannichael if she could attend a
workshop and she said she would attend.
Ordinance No.2000-OR-16-Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within Same Department
the amount of $2.500.00- Councilperson Wilson made the motion to suspend lhe roles ar,.d lCas~
the Ordinance on the 3rd Reading, seconded by Councilperson Ellis and carried unanimoc~siy.
Councilperson Ellis said the money is needed for Jeff Fest.
Ontinance No.2000-OR-17-Ordinance Changing Zoning Designation of Property Being Part of
Survey No. 20 of Illinois Grant. From R-2 to BI-requested by Erin Sprigler on behalf of Wiltiam
J. Sprigier. Councilperson Merkley made the motion to pass Ordinance No.2000-OR-17 on Ge
I st and only reading, seconded by Councilperson Waiz and carded unanimously. Councilper:~on
Ellis requested that future zoning maps be highlighted for locations of request.
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Ordinance No.2000-OR-18-An Ordinance Changing the Zoning Designation of Property Being
Part of Survey N.48 of Illinois Grant From R-2 to B-2 Entirely. Gregory D. Read requested
approval. Councilperson Merkley made the motion to pass Ordinance No.-2000-OR-18 on the
1st and only reading, seconded by Councilperson Ellis and carded unanimously.
Mayor Galligan talked about the Stormwater Phase II Regulations from "The Regulatory RepoW'
which is a guide to Federal Regulations for Municipal Leaders put out by the National League of
Cities.
Councilp~rson Merkley reminded everyone of the Youth Conference meeting for Wednesday,
March 22, 2000. It is an all day affair.
In regard to stormwater drainage, Councilperson Merkley said he attended the last Drainage
Board meeting. He said the Bom'd is doing a good job and hopes the Council will become aware
of the issue in order to address in the future.
Councilperson Merkley said workshops are to be set up as accountability in the first few mo~ths
of this Council's term have been discussed. He would like to discuss televising the council
meetings on cable tv. possibly having standing committees, and "on the road" Council meetings
at schools and so forth to be more accessible for the community to attend.
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Councilperson Ellis said an actuarial study was done by ArI Wilmes of Milman and
Robertson. A copy was received of what the study is but is hard ro understand. Councilperson
Ellis contacted Art Wilmes and Mr. Wilmes has agreed to come here to explain the study and
give a presentation. A workshop is scheduled for Monday, April 10. 2000 at 5:00 p.m. fbr this.
A workshop ~s scheduled for Monday, March 27, 2000 al 5:00 p.m. to discuss the 1999 FOP
contract and Judge Carmichael's PUF schooling.
Councilperson Ellis said he requested at the March 6, 2000 Council Meeting after the Sanitary
Board approval that each council member submit the name of someone that they wanted to
nominate for the Council representative on the Sanitation Board. Councilpcrson Ellis nominated
Jeff Caldwell. Councilperson Grooms nominated Merle Stepp. Councilperson Franz nominated
Phill Lovan, and Councilperson Wai2 nominated Charles White.
An Executive session was to be scheduled for April 3. 2000 at 5:00 p.m. for discussion of the
Sanitation Board nominees but was later changed to a workshop instead. The Council members
will notify the nominees of the workshop. The Council members agreed on a ½ hour time fi'amc
for each nominee.
All three workshops are to be advertised:
March 27, 2000 at 5:00 pm.
April 3.2000 at 5:00 pm.
April 10. 2000 at 5:00 pm
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There being no further business to come before the Council. Councilperson Merkley
made the motion to adjourn
unanimously.
at 8:00 P.M., seconded by Councilperson Grooms, passing
ATTEST: