HomeMy WebLinkAboutJANUARY 16, 2018 COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
JANUARY 16, 2018
The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met in regular session in Room 101, 500
Quartermaster Court,Jeffersonville, Indiana at 7:00 pm, on Tuesday,January 16, 2017.
Council President Gill along with City Clerk Conlin called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Mr. Bobby
Campbell gave the Invocation and Council President Gill asked those in attendance to stand and recite
the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:The roll call was conducted and those present were: Councilperson White, Councilperson
Jahn, Councilperson Maples, Councilperson Hawkins, Councilperson Gill, Councilperson Owen, and
Councilperson Ellis and Councilperson Samuel. Councilperson Zastawny was absent from the
proceedings.
MINUTES TO BE APPROVED:
January 2, 2018 Regular Proceedings—Councilperson Ellis made a motion to APPROVE with
Councilperson White seconding, PASSING on a vote, 8-0.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
Councilperson Owen made a motion to APPROVE the agenda as presented with Councilperson Jahn
seconding, PASSING on a vote, 8-0.
CLAIMS TO BE APPROVED:
Heather Metcalf, City Controller presented the General Claims List in the amount of$953,981.52.
Councilperson Gill asked City Controller if all claims were in order, Controller Metcalf replied that they
were. Councilperson Owen made a motion to APPROVE the general claims with Councilperson White
seconding, PASSING on a vote, 8-0.
Heather Metcalf, City Controller presented the Parks Claims List in the amount of$52,068.75.
Councilperson Gill asked Controller Metcalf if all of the claims were in order and Controller Metcalf
replied they were. Councilperson Owen asked if the claim for$620 for a dredging permit ws coming out
of the correct place. Councilperson Owen said he would follow up on the claim. Councilperson Owen
made a motion to APPROVE the Parks Claims with Councilperson Samuel seconding, PASSING on a vote,
8-0.
REPORT OF THE CLERK:
None at this time.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Lisa Gill/ Les Merkley—2017-OR-87 An Ordinance Establishing Conditions of Right-Of-Way
Activity Permit Passed on 1st reading 12/18/17—Council President Gill said she had spoken
with Mr. Merkley and it was requested that this be tabled. Councilperson Jahn made a motion
to TABLE 2017-OR-87 with Councilperson Owen seconding, PASSING on a vote, 8-0.
2. Lisa Gill/ Heather Metcalf-2018-OR-2 An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds within the
Same Department- Passed on 1st and 2nd 1/2/18—City Controller Heather Metcalf presented
2018-OR-2. There have been no changes since the first reading and this is for the design work
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
JANUARY 16, 2018
The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met in regular session in Room 101, 500
Quartermaster Court,Jeffersonville, Indiana at 7:00 pm, on Tuesday,January 16, 2017.
Council President Gill along with City Clerk Conlin called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Mr. Bobby
Campbell gave the Invocation and Council President Gill asked those in attendance to stand and recite
the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:The roll call was conducted and those present were: Councilperson White, Councilperson
Jahn, Councilperson Maples, Councilperson Hawkins, Councilperson Gill, Councilperson Owen, and
Councilperson Ellis and Councilperson Samuel. Councilperson Zastawny was absent from the
proceedings.
MINUTES TO BE APPROVED:
January 2, 2018 Regular Proceedings—Councilperson Ellis made a motion to APPROVE with
Councilperson White seconding, PASSING on a vote, 8-0.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
Councilperson Owen made a motion to APPROVE the agenda as presented with Councilperson Jahn
seconding, PASSING on a vote,8-0.
CLAIMS TO BE APPROVED:
Heather Metcalf, City Controller presented the General Claims List in the amount of$953,981.52.
Councilperson Gill asked City Controller if all claims were in order, Controller Metcalf replied that they
were. Councilperson Owen made a motion to APPROVE the general claims with Councilperson White
seconding, PASSING on a vote, 8-0.
Heather Metcalf, City Controller presented the Parks Claims List in the amount of$52,068.75.
Councilperson Gill asked Controller Metcalf if all of the claims were in order and Controller Metcalf
replied they were. Councilperson Owen asked if the claim for$620 for a dredging permit ws coming out
of the correct place. Councilperson Owen said he would follow up on the claim. Councilperson Owen
made a motion to APPROVE the Parks Claims with Councilperson Samuel seconding, PASSING on a vote,
8-0.
REPORT OF THE CLERK:
None at this time.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Lisa Gill/Les Merkley—2017-OR-87 An Ordinance Establishing Conditions of Right-Of-Way
Activity Permit Passed on 1st reading 12/18/17—Council President Gill said she had spoken
with Mr. Merkley and it was requested that this be tabled. Councilperson Jahn made a motion
to TABLE 2017-OR-87 with Councilperson Owen seconding, PASSING on a vote, 8-0.
2. Lisa Gill/ Heather Metcalf-2018-OR-2 An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds within the
Same Department-Passed on 1st and 2nd 1/2/18—City Controller Heather Metcalf presented
2018-OR-2. There have been no changes since the first reading and this is for the design work
for New Chapel. Councilperson Hawkins made a motion to APPROVE 2018-OR-2 on the third
and final reading with Councilperson Samuel seconding, PASSING on a vote,8-0.
3. Lisa Gill/Heather Metcalf-PUBLIC HEARING -2018-OR-3 An Ordinance of Additional
Appropriation Passed on 1st and 2nd reading 1/2/18—City Controller Heather Metcalf
presented 2018-OR-3. There have been no changes. Council President Gill opened the Public
Hearing at 7:06 PM and as no members of the community came forward to speak for or against
the matter the Public Hearing was closed. Councilperson Jahn said she was in the meeting when
the options were presented and this was her favorite option. Controller Metcalf reminded the
Council that this is for half of the total price and the rest will be due upon completion.
Councilperson Owen made a motion to APPROVE 2018-OR-3 on the third and final reading with
Councilperson Maples seconding, PASSING on a vote, 7-1 with Councilperson Ellis voting
against.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Lisa Gill/ Kim Calabro—2018-OR-4 An Ordinance Amending 2017-OR-69 An Ordinance Fixing
the Salaries of Appointed Officers and Employees for All the Departments of the City of
Jeffersonville, Clark County, Indiana for the Year 2018— Human Resources Director Kim Calabro
presented 2018-OR-4. On page 3 there is a change for the Fire Department that reflects what
was agreed on in Collective Bargaining. Also under the Mayor's Office the Administrative
Assistant II is going to an Executive Assistant and from a paygrade 3 to a paygrade 4. On pg 4
this is just correcting an error. This was there and never intended to be removed (Skilled
Laborer—Facility Maintenance under Parks Department). Councilperson Jahn made a motion to
APPROVE 2018-OR-4 on the first and second reading with Councilperson Owen seconding,
PASSING on a vote, 8-0.
2. Lisa Gill/ Heather Metcalf—2018-OR-5 An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds within the
Same Department Spring Tree Planting—City Controller Heather Metcalf presented 2018-OR-5.
This is for the Spring Tree Planting. Councilperson Jahn made a motion to APPROVE 2018-OR-5
on the first and second reading with Councilperson White seconding, PASSING on a vote, 8-0.
3. Lisa Gill/ Heather Metcalf-2018-OR-6 An Ordinance of Additional Appropriation (Public
Hearing February 5, 2018)—City Controller Heather Metcalf presented 2018-OR-6. This is in line
with the Salary Ordinance that was approved. She forgot to add the Social Security and INPRS
so there will be another additional following to cover that. Councilperson Owen made a motion
to APPROVE 2018-OR-6 on the first and second reading with Councilperson Maples seconding,
PASSING on a vote,8-0. Councilperson Ellis said that because they had already voted to pass
the Ordinance that this pertains to he would vote in favor of the additional appropriation.
4. Lisa Gill/Heather Metcalf—2018-OR-7 An Ordinance of Additional Appropriation (Public
Hearing February 5, 2018)—This is for the Spring Street Master Plan. It is a total of 1.665
million and is all of it. Councilperson Owen made a motion to PASS 2018-OR-7 on the first and
second reading with Councilperson White seconding, PASSING on a vote, 8-0.
5. Lisa Gill-City Council Board Appointments—
Building Authority—Brandon Westerfield, Don Sperzel, Bill Fry. Councilperson Owen made a
motion to reappoint all three with Councilperson Samuel seconding, PASSING on a vote, 8-0.
Insurance Committee—Ed Zastawny and Lisa Gill. Councilperson Owen made a motion to
reappoint both with Councilperson Jahn seconding, PASSING on a vote, 8-0.
Parks—Councilperson Owen expressed he would still like to serve on the Parks Authority.
Councilperson Maples made a motion to reappoint with Councilperson Jahn seconding, PASSING
on a vote, 8-0.
Plan Commission—Lisa Gill, Ed Zastawny, and Dustin White. Councilperson Owen made a
motion to reappoint all three with Councilperson Samuel seconding, PASSING on a vote, 8-0.
Police Merit—Scott Aldridge, Councilperson Samuel made a motion to reappoint with
Councilperson Jahn seconding, PASSING on a vote, 8-0.
Public Arts is not due for appointments
Redevelopment—Scott Hawkins and Matt Owen. Councilperson Maples made a motion to
reappoint with Councilperson Samuel seconding, PASSING on a vote, 8-0.
Sewer Board is not due for Appointments
UEZ is not due for appointments.
Drainage—Council President Gill said she would like to appoint Bob Roggee for her district.
Councilperson Ellis made a motion for her appointment with Councilperson Samuel seconding,
and a roll call was requested.
Councilperson White—No
Councilperson Jahn—No
Councilperson Maples—No
Councilperson Hawkins—Yes
Councilperson Owen—No
Councilperson Samuel—Yes
Councilperson Ellis—Yes
Council President Gill—Yes
Final vote, was TIED at 4-4.
It was discussed with Council Attorney Larry Wilder if the appointment needed to be approved
by the Council in a vote. It was decided the final Drainage Appointment would be made at the
next meeting.
Finance—Lisa Gill, Nathan Samuel, Matt Owen. This meets the first Wednesday of the month
as needed at 3:00 pm. Councilperson Jahn made a motion to reappoint with Councilperson
Hawkins seconding, PASSING on a vote, 8-0.
Clark County 911—Councilperson Jahn made a motion to appoint Councilperson Maples with
Councilperson Owen seconding, PASSING on a vote, 8-0.
REPORT OF THE COUNCIL ATTORNEY
In February he will have the Public Arts Ordinance revision that Councilperson Samuel requested.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS:
Nothing at this time.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Nothing at this time.
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Councilperson White–His vote against Council President Gill's drainage appointment was in respect for
the fact that another Councilperson removed that individual, not out of disrespect for the person
appointing. This was an unusual circumstance.
Councilperson Jahn–Councilperson Jahn said that she was recently appointed to the Juvenile Justice
Board Appointment, if anyone has any input that she could take to the board she would be happy to do
so. Also we need to be discussing a formal Anti Sexual Harassment training. Carol Dawson has one the
Administration is looking at but they do not want to proceed with securing a date unless they know they
have the funding backed by the Council. Councilperson Jahn made a motion to secure the date with
Councilperson White seconding. Councilperson Samuel said he would be hesitant on voting for an
additional appropriation for this and would like to see the departments look for the money in their
training budgets. Motion PASSED on a vote, 8-0.
Councilperson Maples–Councilperson Maples congratulated Councilperson Jahn on her appointment
and that he will be happy to assist her with information if needed. He asked Council Attorney Wilder
what needed to be done so that the Drainage Board is in compliance with the Ordinance with voting for
their officers. Also thank you to the Police, Fire, and Street Department. Even with the snow he saw
very few problems because of their hard work.
Councilperson Hawkins–Nothing at this time.
Councilperson Owen–Councilperson Owen also noted the Police and Fire and Street Departments. The
streets have been kept clean. Also due to the snow the MLK breakfast was postponed to this Saturday
and he wanted to know if there was support to sponsor a table. Councilperson Owen made a motion to
SPONSOR the table with Councilperson Ellis seconding, PASSING on a vote, 8-0.
Councilperson Ellis–
Councilperson Samuel–Councilperson Samuel acknowledge Captain Moreland in the meeting and
thanked him for keeping the public safe.
Council President Gill–Nothing at this time.
ADJOURNMENT:
Councilperson Owen made the motion to ADJOURN and the meeting adjourned at 8:05 P.M.
APPROVED BY:
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Lisa GI I, President
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Vicki Conlin, Clerk