HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 1, 2013COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
July 1, 2013
The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met in regular session in Room 101, 500
Quartermaster Court, Jeffersonville, Indiana at 7:OOpm, on Monday July 1, 2013.
Council President Connie Sellers, with Vicki Conlin, City Clerk, called the meeting to order at 7:06 pm.
President Seller asked those in attendance to stand as Bobby Campbell gave the invocation. Council
President Sellers then led all those present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The roll call and those present were: Councilperson Smith, Councilperson Gill, Councilperson Zastawny,
Councilperson Samuel, Council President Sellers, Councilperson Vice President Julius, Councilperson
Owen, and Councilperson Payne. Absent: Councilperson Glover
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
Councilperson Owen made a motion to APPROVE the agenda, with Councilperson Julius seconding,
PASSING on a vote of 8-0.
MINUTES TO BE APPROVED:
Councilperson Samuel made a motion to APPROVE the minutes from the June 17, 2013 meeting with
the change of the vote under the workshop minutes from 8-0 to 7-0. Councilperson Zastawny seconded,
PASSING on a vote of 8-0.
CLAIMS TO BE APPROVED:
General Claims: Ms. Metcalf presented the general claims to the council for approval with a hand
carried claim for the police department in the amount of $90.00. The total amount for approval is
$1,320,742.66. Councilperson Gill inquired about the ProMedia claim for $490 and Ms. Metcalf stated
she would check on that and get back with her. Councilperson Owen made a motion to APPROVE the
claims list in the amount of $1,320,742.66 with Councilperson Samuel seconding, PASSING on a vote of
7-0-1 with Councilperson Julius abstaining.
Parks Claims: Councilperson Smith made a motion to APPROVE the Parks claims in the amount of
$27,894.34 with Councilperson Zastawny seconding, PASSING on a vote of 8-0.
REPORT OF THE CLERK:
None
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS:
None
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Scott Lewis — 2013 -OR -8 Ordinance Implementing a Temporary Freeze of the Use of City -
Issued Credit Cards (Tabled 6/17/13): Mr. Lewis presented a new draft of 2013 -OR -8 to the
Council that the working group of councilmembers helped to draft. The ordinance's main points
are that the cards are to be checked out of the Controller's office and returned in a specific
amount of time listed in the ordinance. There will also be required paperwork to fill out in
regards to the intended usage of the card. Council President Sellers asked if there could be
language that allows the person using the card 72 hours to return it back to the Controller if
going out of town due to a possible weekend. Councilperson Smith made a motion to APPROVE
2013 -OR -8 on a first reading, with Councilperson Gill seconding. Counciiperson Samuel
suggested adding per person to the sentence regarding the $50 limit. The ordinance PASSES On
First Reading with Counciiperson Samuel's suggested change on a vote of 8-0.
2. Vicki Conlin- 2013-0R-17 An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds within the Same
Department (Passed on 1st and 2nd reading 6/17/13): Counciiperson Zastawny made a motion
to APPROVE 2013 -OR -17 with Counciiperson Smith seconding, PASSING On Third and Final
Reading on a vote of 8-0.
3. Heather Metcalf — 2013 -OR -18 An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within the Same
Department (Passed on rt and 2nd reading 6/17/13): Ms. Metcalf presented 2013 -OR -18 for a
third and final reading stating that it included the $7,000 for vehicle maintenance.
Counciiperson Owen made a motion to APPROVE 2013 -OR -18 on a third and final reading, with
Counciiperson Gill seconding, PASSING On Third and Final Reading on a vote of 8-0.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Greg Fifer — 2013 -OR -19 An Ordinance Vacating An Abandoned Portion of Charlestown Pike, A
Public Way in the City of Jeffersonville, IN: Mr. Fifer came before the council on behalf of Dr.
Fleck who is moving into the old Ice Cream Willy's building for his dentist office and is requesting
the abandoned portion of Charlestown Pike behind the building to be vacated. Mr. Fifer, with
Ms. Conlin's confirmation, stated he has given the clerk all the required documents including the
letter from the neighbor agreeing to the vacation. Council President Sellers opened the public
hearing at 7:29 P.M. and closed the hearing at 7:30 P.M. Councilperson Samuel made a motion
to APPROVE 2013 -OR -19 with Councilperson Owen seconding, PASSING on a vote of 8-0.
2. Connie Sellers — Discussion Plan Commission: Council President Sellers stated that Mr. Crouch,
who is one of the Councils appointments on the Plan Commission has decided to step down and
the Council will need to appoint someone and Councilperson Zastawny has expressed his desire
to serve as that appointment. Councilperson Payne made a motion to NOMINATE Councilperson
Zastawny to serve on the Plan Commission board. Councilperson Gill seconded and the
nomination PASSES on a vote of 8-0
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3. Les Merkley- 2013 -OR -20: An Ordinance Re -Establishing the Cumulative Capital Development
Fund within the City of Jeffersonville: Mr. Merkley presented an ordinance that re-establishes
the Cumulative Capital Development fund per notification of such action needed from State
Board of Accounts. This needs to be adopted by the city council and submitted to the local
finance department by August 15t, 2013. Mr. Merkley stated he is only asking for a first reading.
Councilperson Zastawny made a motion to APPROVE 2013 -OR -20 on a first reading, with
Councilperson Smith seconding, PASSING On First Reading on a vote of 8-0.
4. Len Ashack — Wastewater Odor Control Specialist: Mr. Ashack came before the council
requesting approval of converting a utility worker position to a wastewater air control specialist.
He submitted this suggestion to the Sewer Board and they approved and gave a Favorable
Recommendation to the council. Mr. Ashack stated that Liz Gross has reviewed the job
description and suggests the pay grade change from a 2 to a 4 with the pay being from $16.40-
$21.60/hour. Councilperson Smith made a motion to APPROVE the position change and allow
Mrs. Calabro to change the salary ordinance accordingly and present at the next Council
Meeting, Councilperson Samuel seconded, PASSING on a vote of 8-0.
5. Heather Metcalf - 2013-R-20: A Resolution of Intent to Initiate Additional Appropriation: Mrs.
Metcalf presented a resolution to initiate additional appropriation by advertising before the
council for approval. Councilperson Gill made a motion to APPROVE 2013-R-20 with
Councilperson Zastawny seconded, PASSING on a vote of 8-0.
6. Heather Metcalf-2013—OR-21 An Ordinance for Additional Appropriation: Mrs. Metcalf
presented an ordinance for approval of additional appropriation on a first and second reading
that was advertised in the paper on June 20th, 2013. Councilperson Gill made a motion to
APPROVE 2013 -OR -21 on a first and second reading, with Councilperson Payne seconding,
PASSING On First and Second Reading on a vote of 8-0.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Mr. Wilson -Schwan Home Service: Mr. Wilson came before the Council asking if Schwan Home
food service is exempt from the door to door policy set by the city. Mr. Merkley stated the only
exemptions are political, 501c3 organizations', etc. Councilperson Julius asked if that ordinance
can be looked at and reviewed because it will cost this company $500/person to knock on doors.
Councilperson Julius asked to have this on the agenda at the next meeting for a review of possible
changes to make it more feasible for companies such as Schwan's.
COUNCIL COMMENT:
Councilperson Smith: Please keep thoughts and prayers with the Arizona firefighters and the families of
those lost ones in the wild fire.
Councilperson Zastawny: None
Councilperson Payne: Stated he did not vote for that door-to-door ordinance because of the problem
that has come up tonight. He doesn't believe it stops the bad people, however only the good people.
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Councilperson Gill: None
Council President Sellers: none
Councilperson Julius: none
Councilperson Owen: none
Councilperson Samuel: none
LOVED BY:
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Connie Sellers, President
Vicki Conlin, City Clerk
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