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May 12, 2003
The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met in regular session
in the Mayor's Conference Room in the City-County Building, Jeffersonville, Indiana, at
7:30 P.M. on Monday, May 12, 2003.
Mayor Tom Galligan, with Clerk Treasurer Peggy Wilder at the desk, called the
meeting to order. Also present was City Attorney Anne Made Galhgan. Mayor Galligan
welcomed all in attendance, asking all those present to remain seated 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.
The roll was called and those present were; Councilpersons Run Ellis, Les
Merkley, Denny Frantz, Rob Waiz, Barbara Wilson, Ron Grooms, and Vicki Conlin. Absent:- None
Th~agenda was approved as presented.
Clerk Treasurer Wilder presented the claim list for consideration by the Council.
Following discussion, the claims were approved with the removal of the claim for The
Flint Group.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Mr. Ed Zastawny appeared before the Council to ask if the City would have an
interest in participating in the Rails To Trails program for the recently removed CSX
tracks. Attorney Galligan explained trackage rights and the fact the City has been
negotiating with a CSX attorney. CSX still has responsibility.
AGENDA ITEMS:
Clerk Treasurer Wilder presented Ordinance 2003-OR-18, An Ordinance
Establishing A Fixed Asset Capitalization Policy. Council President Waiz made the
motion to pass Ordinance 2003-OR-18 on the second and third readings, s~cond by
Councilperson Conlin. Mayor Galligan asked if there is. m6ney.:available
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estimated cost is $17,000. The motion-to pass Ordinance No. 2003-OR-18 passed
unanimously on the second and third readings.
Councilpcrson Grooms introduced Resolution No. 2003-R-5, A Resolution
Regarding Edit Revenue, saying this is an attempt to plan for the spending of an
estimated $1.9 million in Edit Funds. A capital improvement plan must be in place.
Councilperson Grooms read aloud the Resolution saying there is need for long4erm
planning. He noted this Council has been working on programs and should be the
Council to pass this. There is no int~rlocal agreement with the County Council regarding
the jail. Councilperson Wilson stated she would like to see a workshop so there could be
a joint agreement. Councilperson Grooms said the Resolution states the Council will
consider these projects. Councilperson Frantz said he wants to have projects moved on,
regardless of a list. Clerk Treasures Wilder said the tax rate for this year is not known
and is cunccmcd for moving forward without knowledge of funds for this year. Council
President Waiz said he would like to wait until after budget time. Councilperson Grooms
believes the estimated revenues will be collected and it is dear what the money can be
used for. ~ouncilperson Ellis warns of "counting your chickens before they are hatched".
~ie is concerned for the debt. Ms. Barbara Anderson feels this should be passed as a
beginning planning session. Progress often times gets blocked because of grandstanding.
The Resolution offers dialogue. Ms. Anderson would like to see a workshop to include
public input. Councilperson Conlin would like to know how much money is left in the
10th Street Project and the Hamburg Pike Project before adding additional projects.
Mayor Galligan said nothing has ever been put in the Hamburg Pike project which would
need up to $800,000 match to do at today's cost. Clerk Treasurer Wilder said there is
$528,551 left in the l0th Street Project. Councilperson Grooms asked the Council to note
the money allocated for cumulative Capital Development. Mayor Galligan said a new
wheel tax has been passed which will be coming in for road projects. Councilperson
Frantz said he has no problem with tabling this now but would like to see something
moved on. Clerk Treasurer Wilder, as a taxpayer and citizen, would like to know about
the Hamburg Pike project. She would like to have input as a citizen' At the c°nclusi°n °f';~¢'~'~/~; ~: ~2(~
all discussion, Resolution No. 2003-R-5 failed on the following roll call vote:
OhS Frantz, Cunlin, and Grooms.
~;hi ~cilpers6ns Ellis, Waiz,-Wils0n; and
Co~mcilperson Grooms introduced Mr. Jim Davis, a resident of the 1500 block of
Plank Road, explaining his problems with Clark County Auto Auction. Mr. Jim Davis
stated his house sits on Plank Road and faces the auto auction business. The problem is
that loud speakers have been installed and are used at 9:30 and 10:00 at night. He has
asked te have a privacy fence installed to which they agreed, but put up trees instead.
Mr. Dams presented pictures of what is outside his front door. He asks only to be able to
live in peace and quiet. Councilperson Grooms asked if Mr. Davis is asking the City to
impose some type of barrier. Attorney Galligan said Planning and Zoning Director Chris
Padgett is aware of the complaint. She feels there is ne violation of zoning. Nothing can
be done from the zoning perspective, however, the noise issue may be addressed.
Councilperson Conlin questioned how long vehicles sit on the property without being
moved. Mayor Galligan said the business started before the current zoning laws went
into effect. Mr. Davis said the property has changed. Councilperson Conlin asked if the
CiO could requke the gravel be paved. Attorney Galligan said yes. Councilperson
Conlin noted the hazards of parking and pedestrians. Mayor Galligan said they have
· obtained additional parking and the trees that have been planted are spaced apart but will
grow in. Councilperson Conlin asked if the fence is in the right-of-way. Mayor Galligan
said it would have to be surveyed. Mr. Davis said, "Please help us". Councilperson
Conlin requests the noise be monitored and a check made regarding the paving.
Councilperson Grooms said he would follow up with the Planning and Zoning Director
and the Council.
COUNCIL AND MAYOR COMMENTS:
Councilperson Conlin asked when the house will be moved. Mayor Galligan said
it will be moved next week.
Councilperson Grooms, as a follow-up to Mr. Zastawny's concerns of the
abandoned railroad property, said there will be a group of citizens at the next Council
meeting looking for answers. Mayor Galligan said the City has to let CSX get the tracks
....... out, then they will be able to block ucaffic. The City will .do the best it can.
call the rails to
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8uzy Bass and Deputy Barbara Holh for ~aming their c~rtifi~d ~¢ip'~l ~i~l~
designation.
Fire Chief Mike Smith said he had inquired about the raikoad ties and found there
are different contractors working on the projects. He is concerned the ties may be set on
fire and he is concerned about getting fire trucks in to the area.
Mayor Galligan congratulated Council President Waiz on his primary victory ~/nd
all those that won.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was
adjourned 8:55 P.M.
ATTEST:
PEGGY WIL'-'fD'~P., CLERK AND TREASURER