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Home My WebLink About12-15-2003COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, iNDIANA December 15, 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, December 15, 2003. Mayor Tom Galligan, with Clerk Treasurer Peggy Wilder at the desk, called the meeting to order. Also present were City Attorney Anne Marie Galligan and Deputy Clerk Barbara Hollis. 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 Ron Ellis, Les Merkley, Denny Frantz, Rob Waiz, Barbara Wilson, Ron Grooms, and Vicki Conlin. Absent: None Councilperson Merkley made the motion to amend the agenda to include item #14A, Ordinance Granting Petition To Vacate Public Way, and item #1lA, Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within Same Department, second by Council President Waiz, passing on a vote of 7-0. Councilperson Merkley then made the motion to approve the agenda as amended, second by Councilperson Ellis, passing on a vote of 7-0. Mayor Galligan presented the minutes of the meeting of December 1, 2003 for approval. Councilperson Wilson made the motion to approve the minutes, second by Councilperson Conlin. Councilperson Grooms asked that the spelling of the name of Ms. Pat Lawry be corrected to Ms. Pat Lowery. The motion passed on a vote of 7-0. Clerk Treasurer Wilder presented the claim list for consideration by the Council explaining one correction. Council President Waiz made the motion to approve the claims as presented with the exception of the claims for Hannum, Wagle, & Cline, second by Councilperson Conlin. Council President Waiz has talked with Mr. Cline and Mr. Wagle and will have further discussion this week. The motion passed on a vote of 7- December 15, 2003 2 PUBLIC COMMENT: Mr. Henry Sanders, a resident of the historic district appeared before the Council to encourage passage of the preservation of historic homes ordinance. AGENDA ITEMS: Ms. Sharon Marra, Director of the Solid Waste District, presented a Household Hazardous Waste Award, and a plaque from Governor Keman. Director Marra explained the program and the financing. Mayor Galligan thanked Director Matra saying she has been innovative and has done a good job. Clerk Treasurer Wilder explained the need for passage of Ordinance No. 2003- OR-44, An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within Same Department (Fire Department). Council President Waiz made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2003-OR- 44 on the first reading, second by Councilperson Wilson, passing on a vote of 7-0. Clerk Treasurer Wilder next explained the need for passage of Ordinance No. 2003-OR-45, An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within Same Department (City Attorney). Council President Waiz made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2003-OR-45 on the first reading, second by Councilperson Conlin, passing on a vote of 7-0 City Attorney Anne Marie Galligan explained Ordinance No. 2003-OR-46, An Ordinance Annexing Contiguous Territory By 100% Voluntary Petition, asking for public comment. There was no public comment. Councilperson Grooms made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2003-OR-46 on the first reading, second by Councilperson Conlin, passing on a vote of 7-0. City Attorney Galligan next explained the need to pass Resolution No. 2003-R- 20, A Resolution Delineating The Boundaries Of The Jeffersonville Riverfront Development Area. Councilperson Conlin made the motion to pass Resolution No. 2003- R-20, second by Council President Waiz, passing on a vote of 7-0: Councilperson Merkley explained and read portions of Ordinance No. 2003-OR- 47, An Ordinance Establishing Demolition Waiting Period For Structures Within The National Register Historic District Or Individually Listed In The National Register Of Historical Places. Councilperson Merkley asked that a $35 fee be added to paragraph #4 and "at the property owner's cost;" be stricken. Councilperson Merkley made the motion to suspend the rules, second by Councilperson Conlin, passing on a vote of 7-0. December 15, 2003 3 Councilperson Merkley then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2003-OR-47 on all three readings, second by Councilperson Conlin. Councilperson Merkley made the motion to amend paragraph #5 to delete "city's" and add Jef£ersonville Historic, second by Councilperson Conlin, passing on a vote of 7-0. The motion to pass Ordinance No. 2003-OR-47 as amended passed on all three readings on a vote of 7-0. Mayor Galligan said this is a good Ordinance. City Attorney Galligan explained the area for Ordinance No. 2003-OR-48, An Ordinance Granting Petition To Vacate A Public Way In The City of Jeffersonville. Council President Waiz made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2003-OR-48 on the first reading, second by Councilperson Conlin, passing on a vote of 7-0. COUNCIL AND MAYOR COMMENTS: Councilperson Grooms noted this is the last regular meeting for this Council, giving thanks to those that have served. It has not always been easy, but has been a good group. Councilperson Grooms thanks Tom Galligan saying they have not always agreed, but the record will show Tom has been one of the most progressive. Seldom has the amount of work on infrastructure been seen. He applauds and thanks Tom. He appreciates all the work he has done. Councilperson Grooms thanked Tom for serving eight years. Councilperson Conlin thanked all for the last four years and those that served with her the previous four. She thanks Tom and Anne Marie for what they have done. There have been some ups and downs. She is proud of what has been done. Councilperson Conlin thanks all for the opportunity to serve and she will miss all. She hopes some day to come back. Council President Waiz has enjoyed working with all and has enjoyed the support. Mayor Galligan said it has been a wonderful eight years. He has enjoyed it and hated it. He has mixed emotions. He thanks Phil McCauley and Anne Marie, for all the help, telling a story of the decision of Vogt Vale to move to Jeffersonville. He was told that Phil was the sharpest guy and Ann Made never had a problem, only a challenge. Mayor Galligan said he has been one of a group that has made things happen. The December 15, 2003 4 community did a great job. Things will always work out. He has enjoyed it, had a great time, and enjoyed seeing the community learn to believe in itself. There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjoumed 8:10 P.M. THOMAS R. GALLOP ~AY~OR ATTEST: PEGGY WILDER, CLERK AND TREASURER HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION CENTER As o]'11-20-05 ITEMS COLLECTED: Adhesives Antifreeze Cleaners Corrosives Fertilizer ~ammable Liquids: Automotive FDmmable Liquids: Paint Supplies Freon Fungicide Gasoline Herbicides Ink or toner Insecticide Kerosene Mineral Spirits Motor Oil Oil Based Paints Oxidizers Oxygen Tanks Pesticide Sodium Hydroxide Unidentified Liquids Total Gallons: GALLONS ITEMS AMOUNTS DIV~RTE CO!l .ECTED: DIVERTED: D: 5 Oxidizers 200 Rechargeable Batteries 12 Total Pounds: 5 5 72 638 9 3 168 18.5 Elemental 6 Batteries 26 Ballasts 34 Fluorescent Tubes 2O 2750 950 5 6 1 5 15 4953.5 50~ 3890g 3940g Mercury Items: 87 626 2003 Disposal Cost 10~290.94 HHW 103.86 Mercmy Items 93.50 MOOFA -- 2003 Disposal Cost: 12,49130 Less Grant Reimbursement: _ -5,168.12 Outstanding Balance $7,323.18 Cost to Each Partner $2,053-23 Clark County Solid Waste 319.39 Charlestown 1,171.10 Clarksville 1,490.49 Jeffersonville 319.39 Sellersburg 1,969.58 County Commissioners Total: $7,323.18 Cost is based on percentage ofpepulafion for each area, as per agreements signed in August - October 2001