HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-07-2003April 7, 2003
COLrNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
April 7, 2003
The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonvflte, Indiana met in regular session in the
Multi-Purpose Meeting Room in the City-County Building, Jeffersonville, Indiana at 7:30 P.M.
on April 7, 2003. '
Mayor Tom Galligan, with Clerk Treasurer Peggy Wilder at the desk, called the meeting
to order. Also present was City Attorney Anne Marie Galligan. Mayor Galligan welcomed all in
attendance, asking ail those present to stand as Councilperson Ron Grooms gave the invocation.
Mayor Galligan then asked all those present to join him in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
Mayor Galligan asked all to observe a moment of silence for the troops overseas.
The roll was called and thosei present were; Councilpersons Les Merkley, Ron Ellis,
Denny Frantz, Rob Waiz, Barbara WilSOn, Ron Grooms, and Vicki Conlim
Absent: None.
Councilperson Grooms introduced Mr. Ben Hessig, who recently won the State
swimming championship in the 100-meter backstroke, and Jeff High Swimming COach Mr.
Keith Gatz. Mayor Galhgan presented Mr. Hess~g with the Commodore Of The Port saying he is
an example to the state for young people. Mayor Galligan also noted Coach Gatz is doing a
great job.
Council President Waiz made the motion to approve the agenda with the deletion of item
number 11, second by Councitperson ~onlin, passing unanimously.
Councilperson Wilson made the motion to approve the minutes of March 17, 2003 as
presented, seconded by Councilperson iConlin, passing unanimously.
Clerk Treasurer Wilder presented the claim lists of March 17, 2003 and April 7, 2003
asking the Council to pass the claims contingent upon the closing of the bonds and receipting the
money into the bank. Following discussion Councilperson Merkley made the motion to table the
claims until the money is in place, second by Councllperson Groom. s, passing on the following
roll call vote:
Ayes: Couneilperson Merkley~ Ellrs, Walz, Wilson, and Grooms.
Nays: Councilpersons Frantz and Conlin.
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PUBLIC COMMENT:
Councitperson Grooms voiced concern that three departments have birthday pay hsted on
the appropriation report. Clerk Treasurer Wilder will see that this is corrected saying no birthday
pay will be paid as it is not included in the salary ordinance.
AGENDA ITEMS:
City Attorney Galligan presented and explained Ordinance No. 2003-OR~15, An
Ordinance Granting Petition To Vacate A Public Easement In The City Of Jeffersonville.
Councilperson Conlin made the motiofi to pass Ordinance No. 2003-OR-15 on the second and
third readings, second by Councflperson Merkley, passmg unanimously.
City Attorney Galligan presented and explained Ordinance No. 2003-OR-16, An
Ordinance Granting Petition To Vacate A Public Way In The City Of Jeffersonville was
presented and explained. Councflperson Conlm made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2003-
OR-16 on the second and third readings, second by Councilperson Merkley, passing
unauimously.
City Attorney Galligan presented and explained Resolution No. 2003-R-4, A Resolution
Approving An Agreement For Professional Services (Historic Landmarks Foundation). The
appropriation was discussed. Councilperson Grooms then made the motion to pass Resolution
No. 2003-R4, second by Councilperson Merkley, passing unanimously.
Clerk Treasurer Wilder reviewed the bids received for the tax advance warrants,
explaining the.'lowest bid received was from Bank One for $10,000,000 at an interest rate of
1.33%. City Attorney Galligan said all legal components were followed, suggesting tbe Council
accept the Bank One bid. Councilperson Merkley then made the motion to accept the bid from
Bank One, second by Councilperson Wilson, passing ananimously.
A representative of the Clark County Health Department, appeared before the Council to
address the mosquito problem and treating catch basins. Indiana was the 5t~ highest in cases of
Human West Nile Virus having it reported in all 92 counties. Catch basins are known to be
breeding grounds for mosquitoes. There are between 1,500 and 2,000 catch basins in
Jeffersonville. There is a non-toxic 150-day treatment that would cost $2.67 per basin. All
· ' ' r Galligan said the money to pay for those could be paid
ent~t~es are being asked to help. Mayo~
from the Drainage Fund. Mayor Galligan asked the Health Department to let the Building
Commission know of problems so they can work hand in hand. The outlying areas of the County
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are treated by complaint by the Health Department Urban areas are responsible for 95% of
West Nile cases.
COUNCIL AND MAYOR COMMENTS:
Councilperson Frantz has VlS~ted the Animal Shelter noting there has been a big
improvement. There is room for more unprovement and Shelter Director Wilder has agreed to
go with Councilperson Frantz to mslt the New Albany facfltty.
Councilperson Wilson announced the Concerts In The Park will start in mid[ May in
Warder Park. She also announced JeffFest will be June 14 at Preservation Park.
Clerk Treasurer Wilder requestgd the Council recess this meeting and reconvene to pass
the claims.
Mayor Galligan asked all to notice the yellow ribbons that have been tied in trees in
support of the troops, requesting all in ~be community to do this. Mayor Galligan announced the
ground breaking for the Court Avenue project. This project should be complete in 90 to 120
days
Coancilperson Merkley made the motion at 8:25 P.M. to recess until noon Tuesday, April
8, 2003 in the Mayor's Conference room-
TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2003
Council President Waiz reconvened the meeting at 12:15 P.M. with Councilpersons
Grooms, Conlin, Waiz, Wilson, and l~rantZ Present. Discussion of the purchase of police cars
and Cum Cap Dev funds were discussed. Councilperson Conlin made the motion to approve the
claims of March 17, 2003 and April 7,12003, deleting the claim for Quadrangle insurance, second
by Councilperson Frantz, passing unanimously.
As there was no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned
at 12:25 P.M.
ATTEST:
PE6G~/~2,~LbER, CLERK AND TREASURER