HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-07-2000COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
AUGUST 7, 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 7th day of
August, 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 Merldey, Ron Ellis, Denny
Frantz, Rob Wa[z, Barbara Wilson, Ron Grooms, and Vicki Conlin.
Absent: None.
Mayor Galligan presented the minutes of the meeting of July 17, 2000 for consideration by
the Council. Councilpersen Wilson made the motion to approve the minutes as presented, seconded
by Councilperson Waiz, and carded unanimously. Mayor Galligan then presented the minutes of the
Council workshop of July 17, 2000 for consideration by the Council. Council President Ellis made
the motion to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by Conlin, passing unanimously.
Councilperson Merkley made the motion to amend the agenda to add an Ordinance For
Annexation Of Territory immediately following Resolution For A Written Fiscal Plan, seconded by
Council President Ellis, passing unanimously. Councilperson Merkley then made the motion to adopt
the agenda as amended, seconded by Councilperson Wilson, passing unanimously.
Clerk and Treasurer Wilder presented the claim list for consideration by the Council. Council
President Ellis made the motion to approve the claims as presented, seconded by Councilperson
Wilson, passing unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
There were no public comments.
AGENDA ITEMS:
Clerk and Treasurer Wilder presented Ordinance No. 00-OR-39, An Ordinance Fixing Basic
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Salaries Of Appointed Officers And Employees Of The City Of Jeffersonville, Indiana For The Year
2001, for consideration by the Council. Councilperson Merkley made the motion to pass Ordinance
No. 00-OR-39 on the first reading, seconded by Councilperson Grooms, passing unanimously.
City Attorney Anne Marie Galligan presented and explained Ordinance No. 2000-OR-40, An
Ordinance F'ming A Schedule Of Rates And Charges To Be Collected By The City Of Jeffersonville,
Indiana From Users And Oumers Of Property Served By The Storm Water Utility Of Said City, Other
Matters Connected Therewith And Amending Ordinances In Conflict Herewith. Drainage Board
members; Ken Johnson, Tom Locke, Les Kavanaugh, and Skip Leonard were in attendance to answer
any questions. Mr. Tom Locke gave an overview of the history of the Drainage Board explaining the
public meetings that have been held. Council President Ellis stated he and other Council Members
attended a drainage seminar and are aware of the problems facing the City. Councilperson Conlin
made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2000-OR-40 on the first reading, seconded by Councilperson
Grooms. Councilperson Grooms asked about the outstanding bonds. The bonds were explained
noting the drainage bonds are fee backed, not tax backed. Councilperson Merkley said this is the
recommended procedure to fund drainage per the seminar that was attended· Councilperson Grooms
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is concerned about the public-~h~acz-'p'fion. There is a need to communicate. The motion to pass
Ordinance No. 2000-OR-40 passed unanimously on the first reading.
City Attorney Galligan introduced Ordinance No. 2000-OR-41, An Ordinance Of The City
Of Jeffersonville Authorizing The Issuance Of Sewage Works And Storm Water Revenue Bonds For
The Purpose Of Providing Funds To Pay The Cost Of Certain Additions, Extensions And
Improvements To The Municipal Sewage Works Of Said City, Providing For The Safeguarding Of
The Interests Of The Owners Of Said Bonds, Other Matters Connected Therewith, Including The
Issuance Of Notes In Anticipation Of Bonds, And Repealing Ordinances Inconsistent Herewith.
Councilperson Grooms made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2000-OR-41 on the first reading,
seconded by Council President Ellis passing unanimously.
Ordinance No. 2000-OR-42, An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within Same
Department (City Engineer) was presented and explained. Following discussion, Councilperson
Grooms made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2000-OR-42 on the first reading, seconded by
Councilperson Conlin, passing unanimously.
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City Attorney Galligan presented and explained Ordinance No. 2000-OR-43, An Ordinance
Amending Certain Portions Of Section 1 Of Ordinance No. 99-OR-49.Councilperson Merkley made
the motion to separate the Sanitary Sewer Board from the Drainage Board, seconded by
Councilperson Grooms, passing unanimously. Councilperson Grooms made the motion to table
indefirfitely Ordinance No. 2000-OR-43 in order to get input, seconded by Councilperson Merkley,
passing tmanimously. Councilperson Waiz made the motion to pass'Ordinance No. 2000-OR-44 on
the first reading, seconded by Councilperson Conlin, passing unanimously. Councilperson Merkley
made the motion to delete Department of Engineering from Ordinance No. 2000-OR-44 and insert
Sewage Department, seconded by Councilperson Conlin, passing unanimously.
Ordinance No. 2000-OR-45, An Ordinance Changing The Zoning Map Designation OrA
Certain Tract Of Property Being Part Of Survey No. 11 Of The Illinois Grant, From B-2 To B-3.
Councilperson Merkley made the motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2000-OR-45 as it did receive
tmanimous approval from the Zoning Board, seconded by Council President Ellis, passing
unanimously.
City Attorney Gall/gan presented Resolution No. 2000-R-29, A Resolution Adopting A
Written Fiscal Plan Establishing A Policy For The Provision Of Services To An Annexed Area (L.
R. Inman Annexation Area). The area was explained and noted this is a voluntary annexation~
Council President Ellis requests shaded maps be included with the requests. Councilperson Conlin
made the motion to pass Resolution No. 2000-R-29, seconded by Councilperson Merkley, passing
unanimously.
Resolution No. 2000-R-30, A Resolution Adopting A Written Fiscal Plan Establishing A
Policy For The Provisions Of Services To An Annexation Area 7 was presented. City Attorney
Galligan reviewed the summary. Council President Ellis made the motion to pass Resolution No.
2000-R-30, seconded by Councilperson Conlin. City Attorney Galligan explained and reviewed the
area. Resolution No. 2000-R-30 passed unanimously.
Ordinance No. 2000-OR-46, An Ordinance For Annexation Of Territory was presented for
consideration. City Attorney Galligan explained the procedure as it is a long process. Mr. Glen
Murphy Jr., Utica Town Board President, wants to work with Jeffersonville for the future o£both
Jeffersonville and Utica. He continued by saying Jeffersonville has always helped Utica and he
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supports the annexation. Mayor Galligan reviewed the partnership Jeffersonville has with Utica and
the working relationship with the previous Mayor of Charlestown. Councilperson Merkley made the
motion to pass Ordinance No. 2000-OR-46 on the first reading, seconded by Councilperson Conlin,
pass'rog unanimously. Mayor Galligan thanked the Council as this is in the best interest of all of Clark
County.
Councilperson W'dson introduced and explained Ordinance No. 2000-OR-47, An Ordinance
Repeal'mg And Replacing Ordinance No. 97-OR-46 (Replacing Ordinance No. 93-OR-66)
Establishing Retiree's Health Insurance Benefits For City Employees. Councilperson Wilson made
the motion to pass Ordinance No. 97-OR-46 on the first reading, seconded by Councilperson Conlin
passing unanimously.
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Councilperson Wilson said the Concerts In The Park have been wonderful and she wishes
more would attend.
Council President Ellis noted how well the executive and legislative branches of government
can work together. He hopes to see more 7-0 votes. He sees a renewed relationship. It is great to
protect the interests of the City of Jeffersonville.
Mayor Galligan again thanked the Council for their actions this evening. He hopes to get the
riverfxont done soon.
All sang Happy Birthday to Mayor Galligan
There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilperson Conlin made the
motion to adjourn at 8:00 P.M., seconded by Councilperson W'flson, passing unanimously.
1VfAYOR THOMA~ R.tG)~/I~IGAN
ATTEST:
C~E~ TREASURER PEGGY WILDER