HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-12-2002COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, iNDIANA
SEPTEMBER 12, 2002
The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met in special session
in the Multi-Purpose Meeting Room in the City-County Building, Jeffersonville, Indiana,
at 7:30 P.M. on the 12th day of September, 2002.
Council President Denny Frantz, with Deputy Clerk Barbara Hollis at the desk,
called the meeting to order. Council President Frantz welcomed all in attendance, asking
all those present to stand as Councilperson Run Ellis gave the invocation. Council
President Frantz then asked all those present to join him in the pledge of allegiance to the
flag.
The roll was called and those present were; Councilpersons Run Ellis, Les
Merkley, Denny Frantz, Rob Walz, Barbara Wilson, Ron Grooms, and Vicki Conlin.
Absent: None.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Mr. Ron Smith, a resident of 33t0 Holmans Lane, appeared before the Council on
behalf of citizens to express concerns. Mr. Smith is concerned a piece of equipment has
been parked at the corner of l0th and Spring Streets for two months and has not moved.
There is another piece of equipment that has been sitting on Hamburg Pike. Mr. Smith
believes Council President Frantz's vote on the salary ordinance is a conflict of interest.
Mr. Smith also believes three people on the Council (Councilpersons Wilson, Merkley
and Ellis) have the taxpayer at heart. Mr. Smith is concerned the City has sold their
interest in the City-County Building and wants to build a $4,000,000 building. He does
not think the City can afford a new building. The City has also sold the Street
Department Building and now pays $32,000 a year rent. Following other complaints,
Councilperson Waiz suggested Mr. Smith state his complaints at the Board of Public
Works and Safety. Mr. Smith suggested the City is being operated with a "credit card
mentality" and he does not want to have to become a "Wall Mart greeter" to be able to
pay his property taxes. Mr. Smith made comments regarding the behavior of City
Attorney Anne Marie Galligan, and stated the Mayor should make all meetings.
September 12, 2002 2
Ms. Debbie Hall, a resident of Meigs Avenue, appeared before the Council to say
a 20% increase in property taxes would hurt a lot of people that are on a fixed income.
Ms. Hall noted the expected 30% increase in homeowners insurance. Ms. Hall asked the
Council to look for ways to cut expenses.
Mr. Mike Hutt voiced concerns regarding property taxes, asking the Council to
bring the rate back down.
Ms. Patricia Lowry, a resident of 3502 Holmans Lane, questioned the number of
police cars at the "ammo plant", and asked if the purchase of a barge is on hold. Council
President Frantz said the Tourism and Convention Bureau is paying for some of the
barge. Councilperson Ellis stated he has been against the purchase of a barge as the
Tourism and Convention Bureau will contribute $325,000, however, that will not
maintain or provide upkeep. Councilperson Conlin estimates a barge will cost $500,000.
Councilperson Ellis feels this is another example of a "rich" budget that needs to be cut.
Ms. Lowry said it is not common sense. Councilperson Grooms said the money has been
made available as a gift; a barge has not been purchased. Nothing has been done since
the Council agreed to accept the donation, which did not come from local taxes. The
Council has not been asked to provide funding for any barge expenses. The Council does
not have the authority to contract. Councilperson Ellis feels when the Council voted to
accept the donation from the Tourism Bureau; it was an obligation to funding. Ms.
Lowry then asked if the Greenway project is on hold. Councilperson Conlin explained
the project is not on hold, explaining the Federal funding along with local funding. Ms.
Lowery also questioned concert funding. Councilperson Conlin said the City gives
money to Main Street, which provides the Concerts In The Park. Ms. Lowry feels if
citizens want to attend concerts they should pay. Ms. Judy Sapp commented the Mayor
is the top person in the City and this Council cannot do much. Councilperson Wilson
noted most concerts are performed fee, or at very little cost. Ms. Hall feels if part of the
budget problems is unexpected, money should not be spent on new things. To answer
concern regarding insurance funding, Councilperson Conlin explained the Mayor
appoints the Agent of Record. Councilperson Grooms explained the partially self-funded
program and the increase in funding. Councilperson Grooms explained that only about
37% of the total property taxes go to the City, with 50% to schools, and 15% to the
September 12, 2002 3
County. There followed discussion regarding the changes in the assessed valuation.
Councilperson Grooms also noted the legislative changes for the State to take over more
funding for education, which should lower property taxes.
Council President Frantz introduced Ordinance No. 2002-OR-26, An Ordinance
Of Appropriations And Tax Rates. Councilperson Waiz made the motion to amend
Ordinance No. 2002-OR-26 which he presented and explained. Councilperson Conlin
made the second. Councilperson Conlin requested the funding for the web page be
removed from the budget saying she feels it would be better to continue with the current
web page. Ms. Judy Sapp said she had talked to Troy McCormick about the need for
handicap accessibility. The motion to pass the amendment passed on the following roll
call vote:
Ayes: Councilperson Merkley, Waiz, Wilson, Grooms, and Conlin.
Nays: Councilperson Ellis.
Councilperson Conlin suggests the funding for all insurance be placed in the
Mayor' budget. Councilperson Ellis asked the record reflect the amount for insurance
has come from the Mayor's Office, noting insurance has been under funded each year
prior to this year and now it is a catastrophe. Councilperson Merkley said he voted for
Councilperson Waiz's amendment as it was about as much as the amendment he
recommended. He has listened to the dialogue this evening and wishes there was more as
the most important thing the Council does is pass the budget. Following continued
discussion, Councilperson Waiz made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2002-OR-26 as
amended, seconded by Councilperson Grooms. The following roll call vote was taken.
Ayes: Councilpersons Waiz, Grooms, and Conlin.
Nays: Councilpersons Merkley, Ellis, and Wilson.
There being a tie vote, Council President Frantz votes nay.
Deputy Hollis explained if the Council fails to pass a budget, the 2003 budget
would revert to the 2002 budget. Councilperson Grooms then made the motion to pass
Ordinance 2002-OR-26 without the amendment. The motion failed due to a second.
Councilperson Grooms then suggested the Council pass the Salary Ordinance.
Councilperson Grooms then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2002-OR-30, An
Ordinance Fixing Basic Salaries Of Appointed Officers And Employees Of The City Of
September 12, 2002 4
Jeffersonville, Indiana For The Year 2002 on the second and third readings, seconded by
Councilperson Merkley. Councilperson Waiz talked with Personnel Director Ellis who
said a potential employee has given a two-week notice to take the Vehicle Maintenance
position. The motion was withdrawn. Councilperson Merkley then made the motion to
pass Ordinance No. 2002-OR-30 on the second and third readings, seconded by
Councilperson Conlin. Councilperson Waiz then made the motion to amend Ordinance
No. 2002-OR-30 to add back the Vehicle Maintenance Mechanic //2, seconded by
Councilperson Grooms. Councilperson Merkley noted this is how the Council can get
control. The motion to amend failed on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilpersons Grooms and Waiz.
Nays: Councilpersons Conlin, Wilson, Ellis, and Merkley.
The motion to pass Ordinance No. 2002-OR-30 on the second and third readings
then passed with the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilpersons Merkley, Ellis, Waiz, Wilson, Grooms, and Conlin.
Nays: None.
Councilperson Merkley explained Ordinance No. 2002-OR-29, An Ordinance
Fixing Basic Salaries Of Appointed Officers And Employees Of The City Of
Jeffersonville, Indiana For The Year 2003. Budget cuts and the relationship of the salary
ordinance to the budget ordinance were discussed.
Councilperson Ellis made the motion for a 15 minute recess at 9:20 P.M.,
seconded by Councilperson Merkley.
The meeting was called back to order at 9:50 P.M
The increased funding in the Parks Department was discussed. Councilperson
Ellis noted about 4 years ago $75,000 was put in the budget for Lansden Park Walking
Trail and it is still not there. Councilperson Conlin made the motion to put Ordinance
No. 2002-OR-26, An Ordinance of Appropriations and Tax Rates back on the floor,
seconded by Councilperson Ellis. Conncilperson Conlin then made the motion to amend
Ordinance No. 2002-OR-26 to include both Councilperson Waiz's amendment and
Councilperson Merkley's amendment, seconded by Councilperson Ellis. Councilperson
Grooms made the motion to amend the amendment to include $15,000 for the Greenway
project, seconded by Councilperson Conlin. Councilperson Conlin made the motion to
September 12, 2002 5
add the amendment to reflect a $700 raise for all employees other then police and fire,
seconded by Councilperson Ellis. The amendment for a $700 raise passed on a vote of 4-
2 with Councilpersons Waiz and Merkley voting against. Council President Frantz did
not vote
Council President Frantz left the meeting at 10:35 P.M. to answer a fire call.
The motion to amend Ordinance No. 2002-OR-26 to include $15,000 for the
Greenway was then taken. The vote was 3-1-1. Councilperson Merkley voted no and
Councilperson Ellis abstained. Councilperson Waiz then voted yes to pass the
amendment. The following roll call vote was then taken for the amendment to include
Councilpersons Merkley and Waiz amendments:
Ayes: Councilpersons Merkley, Ellis, Wilson, Grooms, and Conlin.
Nays: None.
The following roll call vote was then taken to pass Ordinance No. 2002-OR-26 as
amended on the third reading:
Ayes: Councilpersons Conlin, Grooms, Wilson, Ellis, and Merkley.
Nays: None.
Councilperson Wilson made the motion to amend Ordinance No. 2002-OR-29,
An Ordinance Fixing Basic Salaries Of Appointed Officers And Employees Of The City
Of Jeffersonville, Indiana For The Year 2003, to reflect a $700 increase per employee
other than police and fire, and eliminate birthday pay, seconded by Councilperson
Conlin. Councilperson Conlin hopes residents understand and come to more meetings
and ask questions. Councilperson Merkley said it is important that the Mayor informs the
department heads to follow the budget. Councilperson Wilson said she has never voted
against a raise, but feel the need this year. Councilperson Ellis hopes the Council stands
fast to additional requests. Councilperson Merkley hopes the actions send a message to
Mayor Galligan to make changes in the health insurance and agent. Councilperson Conlin
made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2002-OR-29, as amended on the third reading,
seconded by Councilperson Merkley.
Council President Frantz returned to the meeting at 10:45 P.M.
The Motion to pass Ordinance No. 2002-OR-29 as amended on the third reading
passed on a vote of 5-1. Councilperson Waiz voted against passage.
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COUNCIL AND MAYOR COMMENTS:
There were no comments.
There being no further business to come before the Council the meeting was
adjoumed at 10:47 P.M. (~~ ALL~AN.~A~O'~t
THOMAS R. G R
ATTEST:
PEGGY WI~)~R, CLERK AND TREASURER
Amendment to 2002-OR-26
Departlnent/Line #
Request
Planning & Zoning
196 Birthday pay
210 Office supplies
217 Historic Review Board
376 Travel/mileage
301 Stationary/printing
341 Legal ads
366 Co~nputer service*
327 Postage
330 Zoning ordinances
355 Subscriptions/dues
357 Education/training
362 Svcs. Cont.
I00
950
285
570
950
475
998
1957
4750
475
950
9500
Savings
100
95
3O
57
95
48
998
196
475
48
95
950
Sub-total
City Council
385 Prof~ Svc. Contractual
330 Travel
382 Sidewalk renovation
327 Postage
355 Subscriptions/dues
357 EDC dues**
365 General promotion
369 Special projects
381 JeffFest
383 Main Street
397 Fringe expenses
398 Greenway project.
399 Clark Co. Health Care Clinic
396 Ho',kard Steamboat Museum
397 Human Relations Committee
21960
18000
9500
20900
475
5700
12350
14250
13500
2375
19000
3800
19000
1000
875
475
3187
1800
1000
2090
48
570
6175
1425
1330
238
5000
3800
19000
I00
90
475
Sub-total
City Court
196 Birthday pay
200 Official records
201 Stationary/printing
210 Other supplies
141200
150
570
285
475
43,t41
150
57
30
48
:.Shb-total 1480 285
Fire Depart~nent
196 Birthday pay 50 50
200 Official records 1425 143
201 Stationary/printing 285 30
210 Other office supplies 285 30
248 Chemicals 475 48
235 Tires & Lubes 1900 190
237 Other garage/motor 4750 475
246 Repair radio pagers 3800 380
265 Supplies, general 9500 950
312 Telephone 2850 285
362 Building structure 17100 1710
363 Repairs/equipment 28500 2850
386 Repairs/office machines 6650 665
327 Postage 570 57
355 Subscriptions/dues 475 48
357 School/education 2850 285
372 Exting./air bottles 1900 190
385 Svcs. Contractual 2850 285
Sub-total 87355 8784
Police Department
,196 Birthday pay 400
200 Records/photo supply 3800
201 Stationary/printing '.. · 2660
210 Other office supplies 8835
270 K-9 supplies 8075
255 Medical, surgical, den'tal 1900
264 Public relations 4275
330 Travel/mileage 3325
370 Equipment repair. 4750
322 Police intelligence 8550
327 Posthge 760
355 Subscriptions/dues 570
357 School/education 16625
4O0
380
266
883
808
190
428
333
475
855
76
57
1663
Sub-total 64,525 6,8 l 4
Law Department
196 Birthday pay 100 100
210 Office supplies 1140 114
219 Boo!4supplements 950 95
315 Special counsel 1900 190
390 Legal intern 5000 5000
391 Appraisers
330 Travel/mileage
382 Internet service
325 Computer service*
327 Postage
340 Seminars/conferences
341 Legal publications
355 Subscriptions/dues
381 Recording fees
320 Special meeting steno
1500
1000
900
50O
600
1000
100
1000
150
190
150
100
90
500
60
100
10
1000
15
I90
Sub-total
16030
3214
Animal Shelter
196 Birthday pay
201 Printing
210 Office supplies
211 Computer supplies
248 Chemicals
255 Medical supplies
257 Do,cat food/liter
258 Other supplies
240 Maintenance supplies
249 Cleaning supplies
'256 Other supplies
326 Vet. Services
330 Travel/maintenance
370 Cellular phones
371 Beepers
362 Repair parts
363 Equipment repair
364 Electric/plumbing repair
368 Incinerator/heat repair
327 Pest control
331 Postfige
332 Education
354 Clothing allowance
372 Security system
390 Summer intern
250
1900
1900
950
6175
2850
1900
1425
2375
6175
2850
760
1330
1900
380
760
1900
1140
1140
95O
190
950
3040
474
1425
Sub-total
45090
Clerk
196 Birthday pay
201 STationary/printing
367 :C~mputer maintenance*
200
9500
13300
250
190
190
95
618
285
190
143
238
618
285
76
133
190
38
76
190
114
114
95
19
95
304
48
1425
6019
200
950
13300
330 Travel/mileage
327 Postage
355 Subscriptions/dues
341 Legal ads
3325
2615
570
1425
333
262
57
143
Snb-total
Mayor
196 Birthday pay
210 Other office supplies
312 Telephone
330 Travel/mileage'
332 Printing/stationary
325 Office machine maintenance
327 Postage
355 Subscriptions/dues
365 General promotion***
30935
100
1140
2660
9500
1425
4750
475
475
19000
15245
100
114
266
1000
143
475
48
48
1235.
Sub-total
Engineer
196 Birthday pay
210 Other office supplies
212 Dra~ing supplies
'256 Protective clothing
272 Uniform rental
385 Prof. services
328 Travel/mileage
329 Repair repeater service
330 Mobile telephones
345 Office repairs'
348 Tool repair
355 Tool rental
327 Postage
337 Blue'prints/photos
386 Janitor service
51875
100
2375
570
3990
1580
2375O
950
1425
1900
1425
1188
2375
570
713
4940
5329
100
238
57
399
I58
23750
95
143
190
143
119
238
57
71
494
Sub-tOtal
Building Department
196 Birthday pay
201 Stationary/printing
210 Other office supplies
212 Film/processing
330 Travel/mileage
340 :R~.dio service
47851
400
1995
2185
190
760
1140
26252
4OO
200
219
19
76
14
345 Equipment maintenance
365 Vehicle repair
327 Postage
355 Subscriptions/dues
357 Education training
Sub-total
Vehicle Maintenance
118 Mechanic helper
196 Birtbday pay
201 Printing
232 Tires/Iubes
234 Oils/lubricants
237 Shop supplies
238 Garage/motor
239 Red lights/sirens
312 Telephone
330 Travel
331 Repeater service
364 Bldg. repairs
365~ Equipment repair
354 Clothing allowance
357 Training/seminars
380 Services contractual
382 Titles/licenses
1520
1900
2090
570
1900
152
1900
209
57
190
14650
21425
300
8O8
16625
16150
11400
76000
7600
950
950
1140
4750
1900
3800
1900
6650
190
Sub-total
Personnel
173963
196 Biilbday pay
201 Office supplies
210 Books/manuals
330 Travel/mileage
341 Legal ads
350 Computer maintenance*
327 Postage
331 Seminars
355 Subscriptions/dues
365 Promotion
370 Employee drug testing
Sub-total
5O
1900
1425
285
285
1425
475
950
475
475
475
Parks and Recreation
116 Sw:imming pool staff
8220
96000
4462
21425
3OO
81
1663
1615
1140
7600
76O
95
95
114
475
190
380
190
665
19
36950
5O
190
143
29
29
1425
48
95
48
48
48
2153
20000
196 Birthday pay
210 Office supplies
215 Recreation supplies
216 Community activities
225 Pool supplies
240 Building materials
245 Garage/motor supplies
247 Trees/shrubs
270 Paints/signs
265 Supplies general
275 Uniforms
345 Professional set-vices
330 Travel/mileage
342 Advertisement
343 Printing
340 Grass cutting
347 Tree trimming
348 Waste removal
362 Repairs/bldg. structure
364 Electric/plumbing repairs
365 Maintenance contract
395 Equipment repair
327 Postage
331 Lease/rental
346 Abstracts/deeds
355 Subscriptions/dues
65O
3373
35430
2545
40000
5349
10180
1017
2036
28559
1900
10844
3475
3089
3983
2063
5090
2850
24500
10384
2443
4072
658
4142
5O4
504
Sub-total
Sanitation
196 Birthday pay
265 Office supplies
248 Chemicals
234 Maintenance supplies
250 Hougehold/laundry
255 Medical/surgical/dental
256 Protective clothing
272 Uniform rental
330 Advertisement
321 Computer supplies*
302 Svc. Contractual
303 Petty cash
331290
750
475
2375
28500
380
190
4180
3990
855
2850
64440
500
Sub-total
109485
650
337
3543
255
20000
535
1018
102
204
2856
190
1084
348
309
398
204
509
285
2450
1038
244
407
66
414
504
50
58000
750
48
238
2850
38
19
418
399
86
2850
6444
5O
14190
(*) item to be included in IT budget under Cum Cap
(**) half to be included in Mayor budget under general promotion
(***) includes $6175 for ~A of EDC dues
Summary
Planning and Zoning 3187
City Council 43141
City Court 285
Fire Department 8784
Police Department 6814
Law Department 3 l 4
Animal shelter 6019
Clerk 15245
Mayor 5329
Engineer 26252
Building Department 4462
Vehicle maintenance 36950
Personnel 2153
Parks and Recreation 58000
San(tation 14190
Total Savings 231,125
Amendment to 2002-OR-26
Information Technology, transfer to Cumulative Capital Development. $ 54,518
Fire Department, reduce line #113 from $100,000 to $85,000. 15,000
Property tax relief. Add casino sharing revenue into fund report. 173,019
Reduce the maximum levy. $ 242,537
Fire Department-Move Line 478 Hazmat to Line 385 and change the line item to read as
Services Contractual-Hazmat and change the amount to $12,850.
Cumulative Capital Development
Add the following line items:
Plarming and Zoning Capital $ 2,000
Fire Department Capital 25,000
Police Department Capital 25,000
.Law Department Capital 2,000
Animal Shelter Capital 3,000
Clerk Capital 2,000
Mayor Capital 2,000'
Engineer Capital 3,000
Building Department Capital 3,000
Vehicle Maintenance Capital 5,000
Personnel Department Capital 2,000
Parks Department Capital 15,000
Sanitation Department Capital 15,000
City Court Capital 2,000
Information Technology* 94,186
*IT includes the budget from the general fund ($54,518) and computer equipment, web
page and document imaging ($39,668).
Change line item #479 Misc. Capital Purchases to $49,814. 4- ,,~/~ l/fi' ~ '~tg~ q-~J-"