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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-05-2000COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF TH~ CITY OF IEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA JUNE5,2000 The Comax~n 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 5th day of June, 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 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, Rob Wa[z, Barbara Wilson, Ron Grooms, and Vicki Conlin. Absent: Councilperson Denny Frantz. Mayor Galligan presented the minutes of the meeting of May 15, 2000 for consideration by the Council. Councilperson Wilson made the motion to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by Councilperson Conlin and carried unanimously. Councilperson Merkley made the motion to approve the agenda as presented, seconded by Councilperson Conlin, passing unanimously. Clerk and Treasurer Wilder presented the claim list with three additional claims, for consideration by the Council Following explanations and discussion, Councilperson Merkley made the motion to approve the claims and additional claims as presented, deleting the claim to Direct TV from the Animal Shelter, seconded by Councilperson Wilson, passing on a vote of 5 to 1. Councilperson Grooms voted nay. Clerk and Treasurer Wilder explained the approved column on the claim list indicated the claims had been presented in a tree and accurate form. pLrBLIC COMMENT: Ms. Jennifer Yingling, Co-chair of the Jeffersonville Youth Commission, appeared before the Council requesting funding for the Commission. Councilperson Denny Frantz arrived at 7:15 P.M. June 5, 2000 Page 2 of 6 Mr. Josh Clemmons, Co-chair of the Jeffersonville Youth Commission, explained the goal of the Commission. Mr. Henry Reed, Secretary/Treasurer of the Jeffersonville Youth Commission, spoke about the Youth Commission. Mr. Brandon Sutton explained the makeup of the membership. Ms. Jenna Gettelfinger explained the programs that have been planned, saying it is "youth helping youth". Also speaking for the Commission were Ms. Loren Pepper, Mr. Nate Carden, and Ms. Shahrzad Javid. Ms. Beverly Knight, staffperson for the Commission, explained her duties. Ms. Doffs L. Smith, a resident of 313 Mockingbird Drive, appeared before the Council saying her street bas been resurfaced and her driveway has to be redone. She has been requested to pay her portion and she feels the driveway should be done at the expense of the City. Mayor Galligan explained the driveway in question and the need to make corrections. This type of project was done in Northaven and the residents paid their share. Ms. Smith stated she is very much opposed. Ms. Debm Liddick, a resident of 1901 Whippom/il102)riveway off Mockingbird) said because the developer put the curbs in too high, she does not feel it is fair and right to have to pay for half of the correction cost. The City put the pipes in the driveways in 1986 or 1987. She bas signed a petition. Councilperson Fmntz told the Mockingbird residents he will talk to the Mayor to try and help the situation. Councilperson Frantz presented a signed petition to the Mayor. Mayor Galligan explained the pipes in the driveways are a liability and he is trying to solve a problem. It is the residents choice to put the driveways back the way they want. Ms. Cindy Dalton, 411 Mockingbird and Ms. Debbie Simmons, 303 Mockingbird, also said they are unable to use their driveways. Mr. J. Brace Scales (Corky), appeared before the Council representing owners of Jefferson Court. The residents are concerned the trees are being taking out behind the Jefferson Court property. He asks this be stopped until Friday when a meeting is planned. The residents are concerned no notice was given of the road going through the area. They are upset and would like to get answers. They are asking to have a buffer put in. There are many questions that need to be answered. Mayor Galligan explained the plan will include trees and drainage correction. The objective of the new road is to move traffic fi:om Hamburg Pike to Highway 62. Mayor Galligan said something will be done to protect the neighbors. Mr. Scales does appreciate the meeting scheduled June 5, 2000 Page 3 of 6 for Friday. Councilpersons Merkley and Ellis made comments. Attorney Anne Marie Galligan explained the property and how it was acquired. Mr. Scales does not understand why the swatch of trees was taken out now when it is such a long process. Mr. Mike Hutt asked if there is an Ordinance regarding the posting of signs on telephone poles. Attorney Galligan explained telephone poles are private property. It is hoped this problem will be addressed with the new zoning ordinance. The City is trying to stay on top of those that are placing advertisements on the poles. She asks residents to call and report companies that are placing signs on the poles. Mr. Hutt also asked about the noise ordinance. His complaint is with "vulgar rap music" coming f~om vehicles Mr. Bob Lanum, Attorney representing the Ogle Foundation, appeared before the Council to support the Salary Ordinance for the Veterinarian. The Foundation is proud of the new Animal Shelter and with the hiring ora veterinarian it will be a first class facility. AGENDA ITEMS Ms. Beverly Knight, Jeffersonville Youth Commission, deferred to Ms. Jennifer Yingling, Co- chair of the Commission. Ms. Yingling presented an information packet to each Councilperson. Council President Ellis made the motion to take the request for funding to a workshop as he would like to see a budget. Councilperson Coulin said she would like to go ahead and advertise for an additional appropriation. Councilperson Merkley seconded the motion to table the request. Council President Ellis feels there may be money available in the Parks Department budget. Councilperson Frantz does have a concern for duplication. Ms. Barbara Anderson has been meeting with the Commission and said Parks and Recreation has been involved. Ms. Beverly Knight said the Commission does have a fund raising committee and they will be getting donations. The vote to table the request failed on a vote of 3-4. Councilpersons Frantz, Waiz, Grooms, and Conlin voted against the table. Councilperson Conlin made the motion to pass Resolution No. 2000-R-22, A Resolution To Advertise For An Additional Appropriation (General Fund), seconded by Councilperson Grooms, passing on a vote of 6-1. Council President Ellis voted against passage. This will be discussed at a Council Workshop scheduled for Monday, June 12, 2000, at 5:00 P.M. in the Mayor's Conference Room. The Parks Department will be invited. A member of the audience spoke in favor of the Youth Commission saying adults need to step back and allow the youth to be empowered. Councilperson June 5, 2000 Page 4 of 6 Conlin said Scottsburg, Indiana is starting a program modeled after the Jeffersonville Youth Commission. Councilperson Grooms made the motion to modify the agenda to allow Department of Redevelopment Director Phil McCauley to.do his presentation next, seconded by Councilperson Conlin, passing unanimously. A ten minute recess was taken. Director McCauley appeared before the Council in support of Resolution No. 2000-R-23, A Resolution Approving Statement Of Benefits For Purposes Of Property Tax Abatement (Dover Resources, Inc., d.b.a~ Cook Airtomic). Also present were company officers and representatives of SIEDC. Director McCauley explained the company history, employee wages, and the investment, saying this company will be an outstanding credit to Jeffersonville. Councilperson Ellis made the motion to approve Resolution No. 2000-R-23, seconded by Councilperson Merkley, passing unanimously. Council President Ellis informed company officers of an environmental institute. Ordinance No. 2000-OR-32, An Ordinance Of Additional Appropriation (General Fund-Fire Department), was presented for consideration. Councilperson Conlin made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2000-OR-32 on the ~st reading, seconded by Councilperson Merkley, passing unanimously. Council President Ellis presented Ordinance No. 2000-OR-23, An Amended Ordinance Requiring Jeffersonville City Vehicle Identification. Council President Ellis read the Ordinance as changed. Council President Ellis made the motion to accept the amendments, seconded by Councilperson Grooms, passing on a vote of 6-1. Councilperson Conlin voted nay. Council President Ellis then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2000-OR-23 on the third reading, seconded by Councilperson Merkley, passing on a vote of 6-1. Councilperson Conlin voted nay. Ordinance No. 2000-OR-24, An Ordinance Establishing A Non-Reverting Fund For The Jeffersonville City Court was presented for the second and third readings. Council President Ellis made the motion to pass ordinance No. 2000-OR-24 on the second and third readings, seconded by Councilperson Conlin, passing unanimously. Mayor Galligan introduced Ms. Cindy Keller, Veterinarian, as the new Animal Shelter Director. Ordinance No. 2000-OR-27, An Ordinance Amending Certain Portions Of Section 1 Of June 5, 2000 Page 5 of 6 Ordinance No. 99-OR-49 (Animal Shelter) was presented for consideration. Attorney Galligan explained the pay structure for the Veterinarian/Director. Councilperson Conlin made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2000-OR-27 on the second and tttird readings, seconded by Councilperson Grooms. Council President Ellis explained he opposes pay of $60,000 for a Department Head. The motion to pass Ordinance No. 2000-OR-27 on the second and third readings passed on a vote of 6-1. Council President Ellis voted nay. Ordinance No. 2000-OR-28, An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 90-OR-9 Establishing A Spay-Neuter Program For Animals Adopted From The Josephine B. Ogle Animal Shelter was presented for the second and third readings. Councilperson Conlin made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2000-OR-28 on the second and third readings, seconded by Councilperson Waiz, passing on a vote of 6-1. Council President Ellis voted nay. Dr. Keller will do the rabies shots. Ordinance No. 2000-OR-29, An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within Same Department (Animal Shelter) was presented for the second and third readings. Councilperson Conlin made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2000-OR-29 on the second and third readings, seconded by Councilperson Merkley, passing on a vote of 6-1. Council President Ellis voted nay. Ms. Faye Schoen stated paying $35,000 a year for a Department Head, and $25,000 a year for a Veterinarian is "cheap". Ordinance No. 2000-OR-33, An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within Same Department (Animal Shelter) was presented and explained. Councilperson Merkley made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2000~OR-33 on the first reading, seconded by Councilperson Conlin, passing unanimously. Clerk and Treasurer Wilder presented information regarding a web site. She is requesting a photo and information from each Councilperson. The cost to set up the site will be $2,500 with a cost of $60 a month for updates. She suggests looking into hiring a technical employee for the City at budget time. Ordinance No. 2000-OR-34, An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within Same Department (Clerk Treasurer) was presented and explained by Clerk Treasurer Wilder. Councilperson Conlin made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2000-OR-34 on the first reading, seconded by Councilperson Walz, passing unanimously. June 5, 2000 Page 6 of 6 COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilperson Wild~ reminded all of JeffFest, Saturday, June 10, 2000. Councilperson Conlin commends the members of the Youth Commission for their hard work. She feels they are extraordinary. There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilperson Merkley made the motion to adjourn at 9:35 P.M., seconded by Councilperson Wilson, passing unanimously. ATTEST: ~YO~R ~~''~7~ ~/f~~M~~~ c ~ CLEP~K~ASLrRER PEGGY WIL JEFFERSONVILLE YOUTH COMMISSION MISSION: We believe all youth should be given the opportunity to make a positive contribution to the community. GOAL: To develop better community relationships by bringing the diversity of our community together using our youth as resources. OBJECTIVIES: Give youth a voice in community activities. Give youth leadership roles in the community. Allow youth the opportunity to meet and work with local government. Represent the diverse population of young people in the community. Allow youth to have a voice and to make positive changes in the community. PROGRAMS AND SERVICES: Summer concert series, two on two basketball series, night court, street dances, art in the park, sand volleyball series, young buddies program, newsletter and activities hotline. The JYC will also work with other organizations to provide community services. A long-term service will be a community center. (See attachment A) GOVERNANCE: The Jeffersonville Youth commission will be composed of youth under the age of 23. Membership is open to all youth who want to make a positive difference in the community. All members are required to have an application on file. The JYC will provide input to the Youth Commission Director, The Mayor and The City Council. The Youth Commission has two co chairpersons and a secretary/treasurer. The officers are elected by a majority vote and are asked to serve a one-year term. The current co chairs am, Jennifer Yingling and Josh Clemons. The current sec/treasurer is Henry Reed. (See attachment B) STAFFING: The Jeffersonville Youth Commission has one staff person. The duties of the Director of the JYC are to help the youth carry out their objectives and be the link to the mayor's office. The current director is Beverly Knight. The JYC office is located on the first floor of the City/County Building. The address is 501 East Court Avenue, Jeffersonville, 1N 47130. The phone number is 285-6404. (See attachment C) FACILITIES OR MECHANICS OF SERVICE DELIVERY: Youth Commission meeting are held in the Mayor's Conference room on the fourth floor of the City/County building. Summer activities will take place in various locations in the community. (parks, gyms, closed streets, many will be outdoor activities.) FINANCES: The Jeffersonville Youth Commission is requesting $40,000 from the Jeffersonville City Council. The JYC will also request funding from the Clark County Council, The FOP, The Optimist League, The Jeff Housing Authority, local businesses and private individuals. The JYC will write grant proposals to the Lilly Endowment, The Community Foundation, Juvenile Justice, Venture Grants, Ogle Foundation, Bales Foundation, Presbyterian Foundation and others. The JYC will also hold fund raising events such as car washes, bake sales and talent shows. (See attachment D) STRATEGIC PLANNING AND PROGRAM EVALUATION: The Jeffersonville Youth Commission will evaluate the program by the number of youth that attend JYC meetings and participate in the planning and implementation of the various activities. Individual activities will be evaluated by the number of youth participating in the activities. ATTACHMENT A Summer concert series, six different dates with local bands playing. Each concert will have a theme. The first one being No More Violence. Someone from the Women's Shelter will be at the concert to answer questions. Various types of anti violence materials will be available for the youth. Drinks, chips and candy will be available for a minimum cost. Two on two basketball series; this series will be open to all ages under 23. It will also feature a parent/child series and a celebrity showdown. There will be a total of 4 dates for the series. Refreshments will also be available. Night court; The JYC would like to work with a local gym and the police department to hold late night basketball and volleyball games. Street dances; The JYC would like to hold three street dances. A DJ will play and refreshments will be available. Art in the park; The JYC will provide art supplies and a DJ for these events. It will be open for all youth under the age of 23. Sand volleyball series; a sand court will have to be built for this event. It will be open to all ages under the age of 23. It will also feature a parent/child and celebrity series. During the time the series is not using the court it would be available for other use. Young buddies program; this program would involve older youth going into the neighborhoods and interacting with the younger kids. This would include reading, theater and field day. Visits would be to six area neighborhoods two times during the summer. Newsletter and activities hotline; both of these would be done by the youth and would be used to advertise the JYC. Advertising methods will include the Evening News, newsletter, flyers, booths set up at various activities such as family lest, activities hotline and T-shirts with the JYC logo. ATTACHMENT B JEFFERSONVILLE YOUTH COMMISSION APPLICATION Last name First name Age Phone # School Grade__ Street address ST __ Zip. 1. Why would you like to be on the Youth Commission? 2. If you could bring one thing to Jeffersonville or change one thing, what would it be? 3. Are you willing to meet two times a month in the evening? Yes No (Circle one) 4. Please write one paragraph on what issues you would like to deal with being on The Jeffersonville Youth Commission. JEFFERSONVILLE YOUTH COMMISSION APPLICATION Last name ~-/O~/_~,~'~ First name~'~',rxZ'~-~ Age ~ Phone # _ School /t~/,4 Grade Street address5 ST Zip 1. Why would you like to be on the Youth Commission? . If you could bring one thing to Jeffersonville or change one thing, what would it be? 3. Are you willing to meet two times a month in the evening? ~ No (Circle one) 4. Please write one paragraph on what issues you would like to deal with being on The Jeffersonville Youth Commission. ~ - 11 '~ · -. ,.",*-,-, t.~ "T_/T'~ .~.~;,O-.,.~'~-~ , ~: ~:~..t ,*~--~ ,.'~.~-~- .. ,, w~,-- ~ ,~x~..~~', ~ ~~~ JEFFERSONV[LLE YOUTH COMMISSION APPLICATION Last name /Cd ~ d, First name )'-/~ n ry Age ! ? Pnone#t __ School_ . _ Grade /D Street address.._~.. ST __ZIP _ 1. Why would you like to be on the Youth Commission? 2. If you could bring one thing to Jeffersonville or change one thing, what would it be"7 /*c¢~4Z rSt;~h 5o~--'~..-~,4° 'Tf~r/ef-5:'_~t'~t*'~, 3. Are you willing to meet two times a month in the evening? ~ No (Circle one) 4. Please ~wite one paragraph on what issues you would like to deal with being on The Jeffersonville Youth Commission. BEVERLY K. KNIGItT 216 Kewanna Drive. · Jeffersonville, Indiana 47130 · (812) 285-9314 OBJECTIVE To secure a position which will afford the opportunity to utilize management, marketing, advertising and special event planning skills, aS well aS expertises in sales and customer relations. EXPERIENCE DnZECTOR OF SPEOAL EVElq'rS WILD MALDEN IORT KOMPIW. X Owq~d Cajun Cafe Marketing Manager & Special Event Platmer Humana, Inc. Assistant Supervisor in Client Services Humana, Inc. Director Health Careers Institute Sales/Admissions Representative Health Careers Institute Dire'tot of Sales/Admissions School of Hair Design Advertising and Sales Representative WTMT Radio Station EDUCA~ON A~LI998-P~r~rr JEFFERSO~HLLE, INDIA1;A 1996-1998 yeffersonville, Indiana 1992-1996 Louisville, Kentucky 1988-1990 Louisville, Kentucky 1985-1988 Louisville, Kentuc~ 1981-1984 Florence, Kentucky 1980-1981 Louisville, Kentucky BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Western Kentucky University l~g~,Y 19'19 Bowling Grven, Kentucky Mau~ment:. Recently owned and managed Cajun Cafe, inc. of Jeffersonville, In,liana. Respons~le for all budgeting, advertising and staff pl~vaing~ While at H!muula reeponsibilifi~ included mm~n$ two Humana reaearch vendors for total ~pem~ of eighty six thotmnd dollars. Compiled r~u~h analysia for advertising o,?aigr$. Total media dollars tracked: sixteen million dollars (1994). Sul:mvlr~l ten employees ;a Client · -.' ',.-, .-*~,-,,onn_ l~.xm~mee at Heall~ Careefs In-nfitu~' inv°lved ding-in8 a Service~ divisi~a ..... - .... -~ ...... staff of eieven empl~ees and moni~ s~entY fiw studenla' In addifi°n' supervised consu~:~on of ~ion ofH~ C.a~ lnsfitu~ whieh was c°mP~ ~ sd~- - ~le md Special Events: Respons~le for pl~mnlng, budgeting and hosting nil special event perties at the Wild Mayden ~ Komplex end the Cajun Cafe. While a~ Humane planned special events including Metro United Way and Fund for the A~s cnmpaigns. Worked with Kentucky Derby Festivnl balloon race committee tn all balloon race activities, personally involved in locel sports activities such es fun rum, bicycle fides and triathalons. Assisted the Louisville Wheclmcn in activities and special events. Bud~m~:. Respons~l¢ for all budgets of special eva~ et Wild Ivisyden end the Cajun Cafe. At Humana assisted vAth prospect - budget. While at Healfl~ Caree~ lmtimte denumsmm~ budgetnry skills and management by effectively opev~n~ below budget while a~hleving monthly profit. ' Completed detailed weekly and monthly cost evaluatiom, fmnncinl aid and Sales: Supervised ~ales personnel nt Hu~nna, and Health C.a~-rs Institu~. Respons~ilities included hiring, monitoring and counseling employees. Respons~le fo~ evnl,~-g performance and conducting ~aff meetings. Utilized effe,ztiv¢ human relation skills directed townrd staff motivation. Referenee~: Available upon reque~- ATTACHMENT D MATERIALS AND SEVICES NEEDED FOR SUMMER ACTIVITIES EQUIPMENT FOR ALL EVENTS COOLERS T-SHIRTS LOCKBOXES FIRST AID KIT GARBAGE CANS EXTENSION CORDS TENT CANOPY FIRE EXTiNGUISHER BLEACHERS (CHAIRS) ADVERTISEMENTS FOOD PRODUCTS FOR SALE CHIPS COKES WATER GATORADE CANDY BAKED GOODS PIZZA CONCERT SER1F. S BANDS SOUND STAGE AT OUTDOOR CONCERTS 2 ON2 GOALS BASKETBALLS DJ NIGHT COURT GYM RENTAL STREET DANCES DJ STREET BLOCKED ART IN THE PARK ART SUPPLIES DJ TABLES SAND VOLLEYBALL SAND COURT DJ YOUNG BUDDIES PROGRAM BOOKS ART SUPPLIES COSTUMES PUPPET MAKING SUPPLIES SPORTS EQUIPMENT NEWSLETTER PRINTING COSTS ACTIVITIES HOTLINE ANSWERING MACHINE ADVERTISING T-SHIRTS NEWSPAPER FLYERS BOOTH RENTAL BUTTONS OTHER SALARIES MISC.