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- COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
May 19, 2003
The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met in regular session in the
Multi-Purpose Meeting Room in the City-County Building, Jeffersonville, Indiana at 7:30 P.M.
on May 19, 2003.
Mayor Tom Galligan, with Deputy Clerk Barbara Hollis at the desk, called the meeting to
order. Also present was City Attorney Anne Marie Galligan. Mayor Galligan welcomed all in
attendance, asking all 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.
The roll was called and those present were; Councilpersons Les Merkley, Ron Ellis, Rob
Waiz, Barbara Wilson, Ron Grooms, and Vicki Conlin,
Absent: Councilperson Denny Frantz.
Mayor Gatligan announced the Council's appointment to the Sanitary Sewer Board is up
at the end of this month suggesting discussion of this appointment be added to the agenda.
Councilperson Grooms made the motion to add discussion of Sanitary Sewer Board appointment
be added to the agenda, second by Councilperson Conlin, passing unanimously. Councilperson
Conlin then made the motion to approve the agenda as amended, seconded by Council President
Waiz, passing unanimously.
Mayor Galligan presented the minutes of the meetings of April 7, 2003 and April 21,
2003 for consideration of the Council. Council President Waiz made the motion to approve the
minutes of the April 7, 2003 meeting as presented, second by Councilperson Wilson passing
unanimously. Councilperson Wilson then made the motion to approve the minutes of the April
21, 2003 meeting as presented, seconded by Councilperson Conlin, passing unanimously.
Councilperson Denny Frantz arrived at the meeting.
Deputy Clerk Barbara Hollis presented the claim list for consideration by the Council,
asking that the claim for the Flint Group be tabled and a claim For Jeff Fest be added.. Council
Pregident Waiz made the motion to approve the claims adding the claim for JeffFest and tabling
the claim for the Flint Group, seconded by Councilperson Conlin. Conncilperson Ellis
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questioned a claim for gr~s cutting on Mockingbird. Deputy Hollis explained it was for more
than one address. The motion to pass the claims as amended passed unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Mr. Leon Saphara, a resident of 338 Ohio appeared before the Council with concerns of
several areas hq the First District that the grass has not be cut. He suggested those in jail cut the
areas that need attention. He is also concern with the entrance to the City with the homeless
sleeping under the overpass. Mr. Saphara also is concerned with the sewers on Court Avenue
being clogged. The gutters need to be cleaned. Mayor Galligan explained some of the areas that
have not been cut are State property that have not been cared for due to the construction on I65
and all the min. Mayor Galligan said the City cleans the streets and people throw out trash. The
City has no control of the jail, however he will talk to the Sheriff.
Mr. Dave Forsee appeared before the Council to express his concern for the vacated CSX
tracks behind the homes on Sportsman Drive. He explained all types of vehicles have been using
the vacated area, suggesting barriers may be the answer for the larger vehicles. Attorney
Galligan explained CSX owns the property and they have not been easy to negotiate with to buy
the property. Councilperson Grooms asked if the City could pass an Ordinance prohibiting
vehicles on the property. Attorney Galligfin explained it is private property and the City cannot
enforce Ordinances on private property. Mayor Galligan noted the City is not able to block
access before CSX completes the removal of the hacks.
Mr. Ron Glass appeared before the Council to ask for help in controlling the speeding
through Northaven subdivision. He suggests speed deterrents like those at the Aquatic Center be
installed. Mayor Galligan acknowledged the problem saying he is looking into raising the
pavement in areas.
Counailperson Conlin said the speeding is bad again on Utica Pike. Many drivers pass on
the narrow road.
AGENDA ITEMS:
Attorney Galligan presented and explained Ordinance No. 2003-OR-19, An Ordinance
Changing The Zoning Map Designation Of A Certain Tract Of Property Being Part Of Survey
No. 4 Of The Illinois Grant From RI: Low Density Residential To Is: Institutional. Attorney
Galligan noted this request has been recommended by the Plan Commission. She explained the
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intended use. Councilper~on Conlin made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2003-OR-19,
second by Council President Waiz,~ passing unanimously.
Attorney Galligan next presented and explained Ordinance No. 2003-OR-20, An
Ordinance Changing The Zoning Map Designation Of A Certain Tract Of Property Being Part
Of Survey No. 37 Of The Illinois Grant From C2: Medium To Large General Commercial to CI:
Small To Medium Scale General Commercial. This has been recommended by the Plan
Commission. There was discussion of the area with differing optmons. Councilperson Ellis said
he bas requested numerous times that a map be included with all request for rezoning.
Councilperson Ellis made the motion to table Ordinance No. 2003-OR-20 until a map is
included, seconded by Councilperson Conlin, passing on a vote of 6-1-. Councilperson Grooms
voted against the motion. Mayor Galligan asked if the Council has questions such as this they
should notify his office Prior to the meeting.
Council President Waiz asked for comments regarding the Sanitary Sewer Board
appointment. Councilperson Ellis noted the need for a workshop. Mayor Galligan said the
Cotincil has a half vote for the Engineer and he has no problem with reappointing Jack Jordan.
Attorney G~.alligan said Jeffrey Caldwell does not meet appointment requirements. Following
further discussion, Councilperson Merkley made the motion to have a workshop regarding the
Sanitary Sewer Board appointments, second by Councilperson Grooms, passing unanimously.
COUNCIL AND MAYOR COMMENTS:
Councilperson Wilson said she attended a function at the Howard steamboat Museum
this past Saturday and Sunday and was concerned for the paint spray coming from Jeff Boat.
Councilperson Conlin explained they are spraying on weekends so that citizens can't get any
enforcement. Discussion followed. Councilperson Wilson received a call from a resident on
Jonquil Drive regarding the yard next door. Mayor Galligan explained the process needed to get
anything done.
Councilperson Grooms told of the Drainage meeting to be held on May 22 at Walnut
Ridge Baptist Church asking all to attend. Councilperson Grooms asked if the City could do any
enforcement if there was speeding and disturbance on the CSX property. Mayor Galligan said
until CSX gets everything off the property the City can't put up no trespassing signs.
Councilperson Conlin asked about the danger of the ties. Attorney Galligan said the City may be
able to cite CSX for open storage. She will be looking at the legislation.
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Council President Waiz set the workshoP for Thursday, May 29, 2003 at 6:00 P.M. in the
Mayor's Conference Room.
As there was no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned
~. TlffOMAS R. GALLIGAN, M~)~
ATTEST:
PEGG~Y ~L~R, CLERK AND TREASURER