HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-01-2003COUNCIL PROCEEDiNGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
December 1, 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 Monday, December 1, 2003.
Mayor Tom Galhgan, with Deputy Clerk Treasurer Barbara Hollis at the desk,
called the meeting to order. Also present was City Attorney Arme Made Galligan.
Mayor Galligan welcomed all in attendance, asking all those p~resent to stand as
Councilperson Run 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, and Ron Grooms. Absent: Councilperson Vicki Conlin
Councilperson Merkley made the motion to approve the agenda as presented,
second by Council President Waiz, passing on a vote of 6-0.
Mayor Galligan presented the minutes of the meeting of November 17, 2003 for
approval. Councilperson Wilson made the motion to approve the minutes as presented,
second by Councilperson Merkley, passing on a vote of 7-0.
Deputy Clerk Hollis presented the claim list for consideration by the Council.
Councilperson Grooms made the motion to approve the claims as presented. Mayor
Galligan asked for a second. There being no second to the motion the motion died.
Referring to the two claims on the list payable to Harmum, Wagle, and Cline, Council
President Waiz asked if the firm had been notified to stop work. Mayor Galligan said the
City now has a full set of plans to build a firehouse. Council President Waiz then asked
if $25,000 would be taken from the bill. Mayor Galligan stated the $25,000 reduction
would be if the firm were contracted to build. Council President Waiz asked for the
phone number of the firm. Mayor Galligan said this has been going on and it needs to get
taken care of. The money is there. Council President Waiz made the motion to table the
two claims for Hannum, Wagle, and Cline, approving the rest, second by Councilperson
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Merkley. Mayor Galhgan said it is absurd and ridiculous as well as bad business to delay
payment again. The motion passed on a vote of 5-1. Councilperson Grooms voted nay.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Ms. Jan Paddocks appeared before the Council to encourage establishment of an
Ordinance to protect historic structures.
Mr. Greg Sekula appeared before the Council also suggesting an Ordinance to
protect historic structures referring to the recent demolition of a structure at 420 East
Maple Street. He would like to see sign posting, notification, and a waiting period prior
to demolition.
Councilperson Merkley said he intends to present an Ordinance at the next
meeting.
Ms. Pat Dawry appeared before the Council to question rezoning changes near her
home. Attorney Galligan explained deed restricted covenants and that the new zoning
Ordinance reflected the use at the time. Ms. L~wry said it is a darn shame property was
purchased as single-family use and is mined by multifamily use. Attorney Galligan said
Ms. Lawry had the power to object prior to rezoning.
Ms. Mary C. Wright appeared before the Council to inquire about the drainage in
the Bondenberger area as it pertains to the vacation of a public way on tonight's agenda.
Mayor Galligan said the drainage project would go back as far as the road goes. Ms.
Wright then asked if a garage is built will there be room for a turnaround. Mr. Steve
Kempf explained the project. Mayor Galligan assured Ms. Wright the drainage will be
taken care of.
AGENDA ITEMS:
Items number 10 and 11 were withdrawn.
Mr. Alan Applegate, Attorney, appeared before the Council to request passage of
Ordinance No. 2003-OR-41, An Ordinance Changing The Zoning Map Designation Of A
Certain Tract Of Property Being Part Of Survey No.'s 34 And 35 Of The Illinois Grant
From M2: Multifamily Residential An CI: Small To Medium Scale General commercial
To C2: Medium To Large General Commercial. Attorney Applegate explained the area
and the intended use. The project received unanimous approval from the Plan
Commission. Attorney Galligan explained the area is in the T.I.F. district and would be
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an advantage to the City for commercial development. Attorney Applegate noted the
area has no user as yet so the project will have to come back to the Plan Commission.
Councilperson Grooms asked for the sq. ft. minimums for C1 and C2. Attorney
Applegate said the minimum for C1 is 1,000 sq. f. and for C2 the minimum is 5,000.
Council President Waiz made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2003-OR-41, second by
Councilperson Merkley, passing on a vote of 5-1. Councilperson Grooms voted nay.
Mr. Steve Kempf appeared before the council to request passage of Ordinance
No. 2003-OR-42, An Ordinance Granting Petition To Vacate A Public Way In The City
of Jeffersonville. Mr. Kempf explained the area and the need. Mayor Galligan asked for
public comment. As there was no public comment, Councilperson Grooms made the
motion to pass Ordinance No. 2003-OR-42 on the first reading, second by Councilperson
Frantz, passing on a vote of 6-0.
Deputy Clerk Hollis explained the need for Ordinance No. 2003-OR-43, An
Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within Same Department (Vehicle Maintc~nance).
Councilperson Merkley made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2003-OR-43 on the first
reading, second by Council President Waiz, passing on a vote of 6-0.
Councilperson Merkley presented and explained Ordinance No. 2003-OR-40, An
Ordinance Fixing Basic Salaries Of Elected Officials Of The City
Jeffersonville, Indiana For The Year 2004. Councilperson Merkley made the motion to
pass Ordinance No. 2003-OR-40 on the second reading, second by Councilperson Frantz,
passing on the following roll call vote.
Ayes: Councilpersons Merkley, Ellis, Frantz, and Wilson.
Nays: Councilperson Grooms.
Abstain: Council President Waiz.
COUNCIL AND MAYOR COMMENTS:
Councilperson Grooms explained his no vote for the rezoning was he feels
smaller would be better.
Council President Waiz said he appreciates all who attended tonight.
Mayor Galligan said there is a need to get all business out of the way, including
bills, by the end of the year. There is no need to procrastinate. This would be in the best
interest of the community.
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As there was no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was
adjourned 8:15 P.M.
xrH~)MAS R. GALLIGAN, ~/~¥ oK
ATTEST:
PEGGY WILDER, CLERK AND TREASURER