HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary 5, 2015COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
January 5, 2015
The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met in regular session in Room 101, 500
Quartermaster Court, Jeffersonville, Indiana at 7:00pm, on Monday, January 5, 2015.
Council President Julius called the meeting to order at 7:00pm. President Julius asked those in
attendance to stand as Mr. Bobby Campbell gave the Invocation_ President Julius then led all those
present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag_
The roll call and those present were: Councilperson Smith, Councilperson Zastawny, Councilperson
Wadsworth, Councilperson Sellers, Council President Julius, Councilperson Webb, Councilperson Owen
and Councilperson Samuel. Absent was Vice President Gill.
MINUTES TO BE APPROVE°.
Councilperson Sellers made a motion to APPROVE the Council minutes from the Regular Proceedings on
December 15, 2014, with Councilperson Samuel seconding, PASSING on a vote of 7-0-1, with
Councilperson Owen abstaining due to an absence.
Councilperson Samuel made a motion to APPROVE the Council minutes from the Workshop on
December 15, 2014, with Councilperson Sellers seconding, PASSING on a vote of 7-0-1, with
Councilperson Owen abstaining due to an absence.
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THE AGENDA:
Smith questioned whether Council members wanted to table the elections for 2015, and
Sellers stated that they will elect a new Council President and Vice President only tonight.
Samuel asked to add the Parks Claims for $53,879.43 to the agenda under General
ilperson Owen made the motion to APPROVE the agenda with the changes, with
Smith seconding, PASSING on a vote of 8-0.
CLAIMS TO BE APPROVE°.
General Claims: Controller Amy Deering presented the general claims list in the amount of $699,564.66,
but requested adding $23,718.62 for a lease payment requested from Stephanie Miller,
Street/Sanitation Department, bringing the new total to $722,718.62. Councilperson Owen made a
motion to APPROVE the general claims list with the changes, with Councilperson Zastawny seconding,
PASSING on a vote of 8-0.
Parks Claims: Controller Amy Deering presented the Parks Department claims list in the amount of
$53,879.43, explaining at the last Parks Authority meeting of 2014, there wasn't a quorum present to
approve the claims, so they have requested Council approve them at tonight's meeting. Councilperson
Sellers made the motion to APPROVE the Parks Claims, with Councilperson Samuel seconding, PASSING
on a vote of 8-0.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
President Julius asked for nominations for Council President and Council Vice President for 2015.
Councilperson Owen made a motion to nominate Lisa Gill for Council President, with Councilperson
Zastawny seconding, PASSING on a vote of 8-0.
Councilperson Sellers made a motion to nominate Ed Zastawny for Council Vice President, with
Councilperson Owen seconding, PASSING on a vote of 8-0.
Councilperson Julius turned the meeting over to newly -elected Vice President Zastawny since President
Gill was absent from tonight's meeting due to a death in her family. Vice President Zastawny thanked
outgoing President Dennis Julius for serving as President in 2014, and stated that he did a great job.
REPORT OF THE CLERK:
None at this time.
A. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Larry Wallace — 2014 -OR -63 An Ordinance Amending 2004 -OR -68 Amending 150.51
Building Permit Fees: Councilperson Sellers made a motion to PASS 2014 -OR -63 on the
Third and Final Reading, with Councilperson Smith seconding, PASSING on a vote of 8-0.
B. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Amy Deering — 2015 -OR -1 An Ordinance of Additional Appropriation for Specific Sidewalk
Projects: Ms. Deering explained that this request came from City Engineer Andy Crouch for
sidewalk projects appropriated in 2014 that he was unable to get to in that budget year. The
total request is $559,750, which is the balance of the $780,000 that was appropriated last
year. Councilperson Samuel stated that last year they tied specific projects to dollar
amounts to make sure if that project went under budget, the money would stay with the
project and not be spent on any other project. Since this is a new year, the same thing will
need to be done for 2015. Councilperson Samuel stated that he appreciates Attorney Scott
Lewis taking quick action on this for tonight's meeting.
Councilperson Samuel made a motion to PASS 2015 -OR -1 on the First and Second Reading,
with Councilperson Owen seconding, PASSING on a vote of 8-0.
2. Amy Deering — 2015 -OR -2 An Ordinance of Additional Appropriation: Councilperson
Samuel made a motion to PASS 2015 -OR -2 on the First and Second Reading, with
Councilperson Smith seconding, PASSING on a vote of 8-0.
3. Paul Northam — Request for Funding from Council $25,000 for Ice Rink: Parks
Superintendent Paul Northam gave Council an outline of the costs and expenses for the rink
the last four years and the projected revenue for the current year. Redevelopment and UEZ
have already agreed to give $25,000 each in support of the skating rink and Mr. Northam
explained that he is here tonight to ask for the same from Council. Councilperson Sellers
asked if this wasn't the same amount that he asks for each year and Mr. Northam stated
that it was. Councilperson Owen asked if Mr. Northam had any revenue numbers to share
with the Council and he stated not at this time, but will have them available in February and
will share that information with the Parks Authority. Councilperson Smith made a motion to
approve taking $25,000 for the skating rink from Gaming, with Councilperson Sellers
seconding. Ms. Deering suggested Council take $20,000 from Gaming and $5,000 from their
Special Projects line item. Councilperson Smith AMENDED his motion to take $20,000 from
Gaming and $5,000 from Council's Special Projects to help fund the Jeffersonville Ice Skating
Rink, with Councilperson Sellers seconding, PASSING on a vote of 8-0
CITY COUNCIL ATTORNEY REPORT: None at this time.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS: None at this time.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Ms. Pat Barrow of 1800 Dutch Lane: Ms. Barrow stated that for approximately 8 years they have been
trying to have something done with MAC Asphalt that was placed in their "back yard". Thanks to Mayor
Mike Moore, the permit was pulled and they finally get to go before the BZA on January 27, 2015, and
invited Council members to attend. Ms. Barrow stated that she also has a petition available to sign if
they are willing.
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Councilperson Smith: None at this time.
Councilperson Wadsworth: None at this time.
Councilperson Sellers: Welcome to new Council members Wadsworth and Webb.
Councilperson Julius: None at this time.
Councilperson Webb: None at this time.
Councilperson Owen: Welcome to new Council members. Extended a shout -out to newly elected
Recorder Payne and wished him good luck in his new County position.
Councilperson Samuel: Encourages anyone that is here tonight to attend a Public Open House this
Thursday, January 8, 2015, between 5:OOPM-7:OOPM, in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Planning and
Zoning Director Shane Corbin will be going over a comprehensive plan to identify goals, policies, etc. for
the next 20 years.
Vice President Zastawny: None at this time.
ADJOURNMENT:
Councilperson Owen made a motion to ADJOURN at 7:20pm, with Councilperson Samuel seconding,
PASSING on a vote of 8-0.
Vicki Conlin, City Clerk
APPROVED BY:
Dennis Jo
Presiding Officer