HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-27-2000 WorkshopMINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP SESSION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
March 27, 2000
The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville met in Workshop session in the
Mayor's Conference Room in the City County Building, Jeffersonville, Indiana on the
27th day of March, 2000.
The meeting was called to order at 5:10 p.m. by Council President Ron Ellis, with Clerk
Treasurer Peggy Wilder at the desk. Other Councilpersons in attendance were Barbara
Wilson, Vicki Coniin, Les Merkley, Rob Waiz and Ron Grooms. Council Person Denny
Frantz was absent.
Clerk Treasurer Peggy Wilder presented information on keeping minutes for public
meetings, and what groups require public meetings.
F.O.P. President Danny Rodden discussed a mistake in the F.O.P. contract, noting that
the job of Squad Commander had been inverted with that of Major. The contract should
reflect the position of Squad Commander as a higher rank than the po ~sition of major. City
Attorney Anne Marie Galligan will present an Ordinance reflecting this change at the
April 3rd, 2000 meeting.
City Court Judge Vicky Carmichael explained a request to increase the City Court
Education budget. The increase would be transferred from the Probation User Fund, with
the goal of developing more programs to be run by City Court resulting in fees collected
that typically go to the state.
Fire Chief Mike Smith presented information in regard to a dive and rescue team, in
conjunction with the Jeffersonville Police Dpartment. Handouts outlining the cost of
training were given to the Council. Chief Smith indicated an increase in water rescue
runs, as a result of growth and activity on the river and in rural lakes and ponds recently
incorporated into city limits. Chief Smith will begin training with his current budget, and
request money for capitol purchases in the Fire Department 2001 budget.
City Council President Ron Ellis discussed a $50,000 match necessary for the Boy's and
Girl's Club project. This is to be on the April 3~a agenda of the regular meeting of the
Common Council.
Clerk Treasurer Peggy Wilder went over the special appropriations approved and denied
by the State Board of Tax Commissioners.
Council Person Ron Grooms requested that the City Council members formulate
questions to use in the interview process for the Sanitary Sewer Board. Council members
posed 10 questions taken by President Ron Ellis. Inter~ews will be held at an April 3
workshop in 20-minute intervals.
Police Chief Mike Pavey addressed the position of Safety Director, which is currently
held by Danny Rodden, a Jeffersonville Police Officer. He would like to put the position
in his budget under the title of Squad Commander. The money is in the budget for the
current year, but would require a change in the salary ordinance. This is to be presented
to the Council for a formal vote at the regular meeting of the Common Council on April
3rd, 2000.
There being no further business, Council President Ron Ellis adjourned the meeting.
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