HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-17-2000COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, iNDIANA
JULY 17, 2000
The Conznon 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 17th day of
July, 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 Reverend Curry 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 Waiz,
Denny Frantz, Barbara Wilson, Ron Grooms, and Vicki Conlin.
Absent: None.
Mayor Galligan presented the minutes o£the meeting of June 20, 2000 for consideration by
the Council. Councilperson W'flson made the motion to approve the minutes as presented, seconded
by Councflperson Grooms and carded unanimously. Councilperson Wilson made the motion to
approve the minutes of the July 3, 2000 meeting, seconded by Councilperson Merkley, passing
unanimously.' Council President Ellis made the motion to approve the July 3, 2000 workshop
minutes, seconded by Councilperson Wilson, passing unanimously.
Council President Ellis made the motion to amend the agenda to add the Sanitary Board
member appointment, seconded by Councilperson Merkley, passing unanimously.
Clerk and Treasurer Wilder presented the claim list with four additional claims, for
consideration by the Council. Following discussion, Councilperson Merkley made the motion to
approve the claims and additional claims as presented, seconded by Councilperson Conlin, passing
unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
There was no public comment.
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AGENDA:
Mr. Alan Applegate, Attorney representing Nick Jones, appeared before the Council to
explain the need for passage of Ordinance No. 2000-OR-37, An Ordinance Changing The Zoning
Map Designation Of A Certain Tract Of Property From B-I To Planned Unit Development. Mr.
Applegate said the 7.49 acres are not within the City limits, but within the two-mile fringe. Mr.
Applegate reviewed the plans for the development. Following discussion, Councilpe, rson Waiz made
the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2000-OR-37, seconded by Councilperson Grooms, passing
unanimously.
Ms. Lee Ann Posante, Clark County Youth Programs Director, Mr. Jerry Lemmons, and Ms.
Kathy Danner, appeared before the Council to request funding in the mount of$10,000 for the rest
of the year. They do have grants pending. The teen court program was explained. Council President
Ellis suggested the Council consider this at a workshop. The group was asked if they had approached
the County Council or the Schools for help. The group does plan to ask others. Councilperson
Merktey made the motion to table the matter until a workshop and to bring the request back to the
Council after the County Council has met, seconded by Councilperson Conlin, passing unanimously.
The expenses incurred include a full-time director and literature.
City Attorney Anne Marie Galligan presented Resolution No. 2000-R-28, A Resolution
Adopting A Written Fiscal Plan Establishing A Policy For The Provision Of Services To An Annexed
Area (Armstrong Farms Annexation Area). Councilperson Merkley made the motion to pass
Resolution No. 2000~OR-28, seconded by Councilperson Conlln, passing unanimously.
City Attorney Galligan presented Ordinance No. 2000-OR-38, An Ordinance Annexing
Contiguous Territory By Voluntary Petition announcing this has been advertised as a public hearing.
Attorney Galligan asked for public comment. There being no public comment, Councilperson
Merkley made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2000-OR-38 on the first reading, seconded by
Councilperson Conlin, passing unanimously.
Mayor Galligan said Mr. Jack Jordan was not his first pick to serve as the Sanitary Board
Engineer, however he has agreed to the appointment. Mayor Galligan does not see it is necessary
to have the Sanitary Board, but he will work to improve what is already a good systena~
Councilperson Merkley made the motion to ratify Mr. Jack Jordan to the Sanitary Board, seconded
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by Councilperson Conlin, passing unanimously. Mayor Galligan said the wages need to be
determined. Council President Ellis suggested Mayor Galligan and the Board meet and make a
recommendation to the Council. This will come before the Council in the form of a salary ordinance
amendment at the next meeting.
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Councilperson Merkley has received an announcement of an I.A.C.T. seminar on sewers for
August 2. He plans to attend as he feels it is an important issue for the Council. He encourages all
to attend.
Councilperson Grooms thanked Mayor Galligan for his cooperation on the Sanitary Board
appointment and congratulates Mr. Jordan, asking if he had any comments. Mr. Jordan stated he had
applied for the position because he lives in Jeffersonville and he wants to see the City move ahead.
He will bring an independent voice to the Board. Mayor Galligan said in Iris interview with Mr.
Jordan he asked that he be objective to issues. Mr. Jordan reviewed his experience in bring people
together as he is used to being "in the mix".
Council President Ellis said the Board was created and the choice was to appoint an
independent that will work with the Mayor for the betterment of the City.
Mr. Harold Armstrong asked when the sewer and road work would start in the annexed area.
Mayor Galligan replied the bids for the sewers are being taken. Easement signature are being
obtained.
There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilperson Merkley made
the motion to adjourn at 7:40 P.M., seconded by Councilperson Wilson, passing unanimously.
ATTEST: ~ C%
C~ERK~T1$,.EASURER PEGGY WILDER