HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC OCTOBER 15, 2018 COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
October 15, 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 Monday, October 15, 2018.
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 Zastawny, Councilperson
Maples, Council Vice President Hawkins, Council President Gill, Councilperson Owen, Councilperson Ellis,
and Councilperson Samuel. Councilperson Jahn was absent from the proceedings and Councilperson
White arrived during the Report of the Clerk.
MINUTES TO BE APPROVED:
October 1, 2018 Regular Proceedings—Councilperson Samuel made a motion to APPROVE the minutes
with Councilperson Ellis seconding, PASSING on a vote, 7-0.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
Councilperson Owen made a motion to APPROVE the agenda as presented, with Councilperson
Zastawny seconding, PASSING on a vote, 7-0.
CLAIMS TO BE APPROVED:
City Controller Heather Metcalf presented the General Claims list in the amount of$3,075,167.96.
Council President Gill reminded that 2 million of this is being transferred for the Health Insurance Fund.
Council President Gill asked if all claims were in order. Controller Metcalf said they are. Council
President Gill asked if the Credit Cards are getting better and Controller Metcalf stated yes.
Councilperson Ellis made a motion to APPROVE the claims as presented with Councilperson Samuel
seconding, PASSING on a vote, 7-0.
City Controller Heather Metcalf presented the Parks Claims list in the amount of$99,625.35. Council
President Gill asked if all claims were in order. Controller Metcalf said they are. Councilperson
Zastawny made a motion to APPROVE the claims as presented with Councilperson Hawkins seconding,
PASSING on a vote, 7-0.
REPORT OF THE CLERK:
Councilperson Hawkins said he is having difficulty pulling ordinances as it says they are out of licenses.
Clerk Conlin said to notify her when that happens and she will remove someone. Sometimes people get
on the website and never exit out of it.
Councilperson White arrived to the proceedings at 7:05 pm.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Lisa Gill/Kim Calabro-2018-OR-64 An Ordinance Amending 2018-OR-23 An Ordinance Fixing
the Salaries of Appointed Officers and Employees for All Departments of the City of
Jeffersonville, Clark County, Indiana,for the Year 2019—Human Resources Director presented
2018-OR-64. The only changes were the ones requested last meeting. The ordinance now
identifies how many positions as requested and the changes for the board meeting pay was
added. Councilperson Owen made a motion to APPROVE 2018-OR-64 with Councilperson
White seconding, PASSING on a vote, 8-0.
2. Lisa Gill/ Heather Metcalf—2018-OR-65 An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds within the
Same Department—Controller Metcalf presented 2018-OR-65. There have been no changes
since the last meeting. Councilperson Zastawny made a motion to APPROVE 2018-OR-65 on the
third and final reading with Councilperson Hawkins seconding, PASSING on a vote, 8-0.
3. Lisa Gill/Heather Metcalf—PUBLIC HEARTING 2018-OR-66 An Ordinance of Additional
Appropriation—City Controller Heather Metcalf presented 2018-OR-66. There have been no
changes since the last meeting. Council President Gill opened the Public Hearing at 7:08 PM. As
no members of the community came forward to speak for or against the matter and the Public
Hearing was closed. Councilperson Zastawny made a motion to APPROVE 2018-OR-66 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/Sarah Green 2018-OR-67 An Ordinance Amending 2016-OR-11 Which Amends 2006-
OR-14 Ordinance Regulating the Treatment and Keeping of Domestic, Dangerous, and/or
Vicious Animals Within the City Limits—Sarah Green presented 2018-OR-67. This was brought
before the Council in June of 2017 and there was not the support needed for it. Now it is
becoming an issue so she is bringing it back before the Council for reconsideration. This
ordinance is proposing banning livestock and putting restrictions on chickens in the City. It will
allow 5 chickens for every 1 acre lot. Those properties that already have them will be
grandfathered in. Councilperson Maples expressed that he is not in support of limiting ducks
and chickens. In his district there are properties that are appropriate for these animals and even
though he is being told that those will not be the focus he is not in agreeance of passing an
ordinance with the intention of it not being followed. Mrs. Green said this does not affect those
properties zoned agricultural and for the remainder she would like to see them apply for a
variance if needed.
Councilperson Owen left prior to the discussion of 2018-OR-67 being finished (7:12PM).
Mayor Moore came forward and said that he understands Councilperson Maples concerns
however he would like to see some sort of compromise. There is an issue on Grandview that
presented itself last week where there are pigs. If we continue to build the nice houses and
develop the area, people moving to Jeffersonville are going to think they are protected from this
sort of thing.
Councilperson Maples said he would like to see ducks and pigeons and geese striked through.
Councilperson Hawkins said that two of the three changes are agreed to and confirmed that pigs
are considered livestock.
It was recommended to pass the Ordinance with the understanding that there would be further
discussion and changed.
Councilperson Samuel made a motion to APPROVE 2018-OR-67 on the first and second reading
with Councilperson Hawkins seconding, PASSING on a vote, 6-1 with Councilperson Maples
voting against.
2. Lisa Gill/Heather Metcalf—2018-OR-68 An Ordinance Transferring Certain Items within the
Same Budget—City Controller Heather Metcalf presented 2018-OR-68. This is a transfer for HR
and the Mayor for supplies. Councilperson Samuel made a motion to APPROVE 2018-OR-68 on
the first and second reading with Councilperson Ellis seconding, PASSING on a vote, 7-0.
3. Lisa Gill/ Heather Metcalf—2018-OR-69 An Ordinance of Additional Appropriation—City
Controller Heather Metcalf presented 2018-OR-69. Councilperson Samuel gave a brief
overview, this fund is specifically for situations like this and there was no way to prepare for it
during budget time last year because it was an unknown needed expense. Councilperson
Samuel made a motion to APPROVE 2018-OR-69 on the first and second reading with
Councilperson Hawkins seconding, PASSING on a vote, 7-0.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS:
None at this time.
REPORT OF THE COUNCIL ATTORNEY
Council Attorney Larry Wilder recommended that an email be started with proposed changes for 2018-
OR-67.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Nothing at this time.
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Councilperson White—Nothing at this time.
Councilperson Zastawny—The Council is invited to the Clark County Airport Ribbon Cutting on October
24, 2018.
Councilperson Maples—The first annual Great Bowls of Chili Cookoff will be on October 26 from 6-10
PM. This will benefit Crusade for Children. Also regarding the Animal Ordinance, he doesn't want to be
difficult but he feels it is necessary to develop ordinances that encompass the whole City.
Councilperson Owen—Left proceedings during 2018-OR-67.
Councilperson Hawkins—His thoughts go out to the Patel family for the tragic incident that recently
occurred. Also he was forwarded info concerning a resident looking into where the young man was
struck by a vehicle to see if there was a light faulty. Council President Gill said that all of the street lights
were working.
Councilperson Ellis—Nothing at this time.
Councilperson Samuel—It is good to see Steve Webb present. Mr. Samuel recently welcomed his fourth
grandchild this past Wednesday.
Council President Gill—Her daughter got married this past weekend. Trick or treat downtown is
Monday from 6-8 and trick or treat is recognized for the City on Wednesday 10/31 from 6-9 pm. Also
just a reminder about the Special Meeting on October 24, 2018.
ADJOURNMENT:
Councilperson Zastawny made the motion to ADJOURN and the meeting adjourned at 7:32 P.M.
APPROVED BY:
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Lisa ill, President
IIEST:
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Vicki Conlin, Clerk