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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. September 12, 2002 6 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-"