HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-07-2002 COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
OCTOBER 7, 2002
The Common Council of the City of Je£fersonville, Indiana met in regular session
in the Multi-Purpose Meeting Room in the City-County Building, Je£fersonville, Indiana,
at 7:30 P.M. on the 7th day of October, 2002.
Council President Denny Frantz, with Clerk Treasurer Peggy Wilder at the desk,
called the meeting to order. Also present was Deputy Clerk Barbara Hollis. Council
President Frantz welcomed all in attendance, asking all those present to stand as
Councilperson Ron 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 Ron Ellis, Les
Merkley, Denny Frantz, Rob Waiz, Barbara Wilson, Ron Grooms, and Vicki Conlin.
Absent: None
Following discussion, Councilperson Merkley made the motion to approve the
agenda, removing agenda items #13 and #14 and adding Councilperson Waiz with an
insurance update, seconded by Councilperson Grooms, passing on a vote of 6-0. Council
President Frantz did not vote.
Council President Frantz presented the minutes of the meeting of September 12,
2002 for consideration by the Council. Councilperson Wilson made the motion to
approve the September 12, 2002 minutes as presented, seconded by Councilperson
Conlin, passing on a vote of 6-0. Council President Frantz did not vote.
Clerk Treasurer Wilder presented the claim list for consideration by the Council.
Councilperson Waiz made the motion to approve the claims as presented, seconded by
Grooms, passing on a vote of 5-1. Councilperson Ellis voted against passage. Council
President Frantz did not vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Mr. Mike Hutt asked what is being done about redistricting? Council President
Frantz said the Council intends to redistrict. Mr. Hutt also asked if the City owned a
vehicle he saw pumping gas at the City gas pump. Mr. Hutt was told the vehicle, he
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described is owned by the City. Councilperson Grooms informed Mr. Hutt the meeting
dates for discussion of redistricting have been set for October 17, and October 21, 2002.
AGENDA ITEMS:
Ms. Bev Knight, Jeffersonville Youth Commission Director, along with Youth
Commission members Joanna Gettelfinger, Heather Gerlach, Dylan Wilder, Sarah
Mefford, Vanessa Forrester, Amber Crow, Jennifer Yingling, Katelyn Salazar, Tiffany
Martin, April Graig, Codi Judd, Rose Crockett, Detera Bishop, Erica Breckenridge,
Cymone Bishop, Josh Slaten, Samantha Ridings, Dee Ann Bryant, Arika Smallwood,
Ryan Parrish, Laronzo Thompson, and Nathan Witherspoon, appeared before the Council
to express their gratitude to the Council and Mayor for making the Commission possible.
Joanna Gettlefinger, Vanessa Forrester, Jennifer Yingling, Sara Mefford, Heather
Gerlach, Dylan Wilder, and Amber Crow each made a presentation regarding activities,
projects, and events. It was noted the Commission is an amazing opportunity.
Councilperson Conlin expressed thanks to the group saying it is great to see all the
members. The Council was presented with Youth Commission shirts.
Mr. Dustin White, Redevelopment Director, appeared before the Council asking
passage of Resolution No. 2002-R-29, A Resolution Approving Statement Of Benefits
For Purposes Of Property Tax Abatement, (Mid-Park, Inc.). Mr. Alan Bernard of Mid-
Park answered questions. Councilperson Conlin made the motion to approve Resolution
No. 2002-R-29, seconded by Councilperson Merkley, passing unanimously.
Mr. Mathew Carson, a representative of Nextel, made a communication
presentation, saying comparison research has been done. Mr. Carson reviewed the start-
up costs. Councilperson Conlin made a motion of support that Mr. Carson take the
proposal to the Board of Public Works and Safety for further evaluation and
consideration for a city-wide system, second by Councilperson Grooms, passing on a
vote of 6-0. Council President Frantz did not vote.
Councilperson Waiz distributed a report entitled "Insurance Update October 7,
2002". Councilperson Waiz read aloud portions, reviewing the entire report.
Conncilperson Conlin expressed concern Sagamore does not have carve out for mental
health. Following discussion, a workshop was scheduled for October 17, 2002, inviting
representatives to go over the report. Councilperson Wilson thanked Councilperson Waiz
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for the work he put into the report. Councilperson Waiz noted there is a need to get
Mayor Galligan involved.
COUNCIL AND MAYOR COMMENTS:
Councilperson Grooms thanked Councilperson Waiz for all his hard work, noting
this needs to be addressed.
Councilperson Cunlin thanked all for their support during the recent death of her
brother.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was
adjournedat8:30e.M. ~Z /~ ~_~
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ATTEST:
PEGGY WILDER, CLERK AND TREASURER