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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-26-2004COUNCIL PROCEEDiNGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA January 26, 2004 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, January 26, 2004. Mayor Rob Waiz, with Deputy Clerk Barbara Hollis at the desk, called the meeting to order. Also present was City Attorney Les Merkley. Mayor Waiz welcomed all in attendance, asking all those present to stand as Monty Snelling gave the invocation. Mayor Waiz 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 John Perkins, Ed Zastawny, Keith Fetz, Connie Sellers, Barbara Wilson, Ron Grooms, and Phil McCauley. Absent: None Councilperson Perkins asked that an ordinance amending the noise ordinance and an ordinance regarding a Police S.W.A.T. Non Reverting Fund be added to the agenda. It was also requested that the Council and Mayor appointments be included in the agenda. Councilperson Grooms made the motion to approve the agenda with the additions, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 7-0. Mayor Waiz presented the minutes of the meeting of January 5, 2004 for approval. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to approve the minutes as presented, second by Councilperson Wilson, passing on a vote of 7-0. Deputy Hollis presented the claim list, explaining three additional claims. Mayor Waiz again asked that the claim for Hannum, Wagle and Cline be tabled, as he has not been able to meet with the firm. There followed discussion of the claim to National City on behalf of Galvpro. Following discussion, Councilperson Grooms made the motion to approve the claims with the additions, and with the exception of the Harmum, Wagle, and Cline Claim and the National City claim, second by Cotmcilperson Wilson, passing on a vote of 7-0. · 4 2 January 26, 200 PUBLIC COMMENT: There was no public comment. DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS: Mayor Waiz introduced Police Chief Rick Ashabrarmer. Chief Ashabranner is here to answer any questions regarding the purchase of new police cars. A good rotation of cars would be 8 new per year with the average use of 7 years per car. Follo~ving discussion, it was the consensus of the Council to approve the order for new police cars. Mayor Waiz then introduced Vehicle Maintenance Director Mike Drury. Director Drury explained the 1995 and 1996 garbage trucks have over 200,000 miles. The cost for a new unit would be between $150,000 and $200,000. AGENDA ITEMS: Mayor Waiz said representatives from H.J. Umbaugh would be here this week to look over the fiscal records to give a quote. Crowe Chizek will also be submitting a quote. Mayor Waiz hopes to have these quotes at the next meeting. Councilperson Zastawny asked if the Council could submit questions for the fiscal review. Mayor Waiz said they could. Councilperson Perkins would like a review of the T.I.F. District and tax abatements. Councilperson Grooms asked that the Finance Committee be noticed about the meeting. City Attorney Merkley presented and explained Ordinance No. 2003-OR-42, An Ordinance Granting Petition To Vacate A Public Way In The City of Jeffersonville. A pubhc hearing on this matter has been held. Mayor Waiz said Jacobi, Toombs and Lanz did not feel this was a good idea. Following discussion, Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2003-OR-42, second by Councilperson Grooms, failing on a vote of 0-7. City Attorney Merkley presented and explained Ordinance No. 2003-OR-49, An Ordinance Granting Petition To Vacate A Public Way In The City Of Jeffersonville. A public hearing has also been held on this matter. Mayor Waiz said he does not see a reason to get rid of this. Councilperson McCauley suggested this be tabled if there is no hurry. Councilperson Sellers made the motion to table Ordinance No. 2003-OR-49, second by Councilperson Zastawny, passing on a vote of 7-0. January26,2004 Deputy Hollis explained resolution No. 2003-R-2, A Resolution Authorizing The Investment Of Temporarily Dormant Funds. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass Resolution No. 2004-R-2, second by Councilperson Fetz, passing on a vote of 7-0. Resolution No. 2004~R-3, A Resolution Of Additional Appropriation (General Fund - Vehicle Maintenance) was presented and explained. Council President McCauley asked if the State would approve any additional appropriations. Deputy Hollis explained no approvals would be given until the 2003 and 2004 budgets have been approved. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass Resolution No. 2003-R-3, second by Councilperson Fetz, passing on a vote of 7-0. Resolution No. 2004-R-4, A Resolution Of Additional Appropriation (General Fund - City Court) was presented and explained. Councilperson Perkins feels this funding should be from the Probation User Fund. Following discussion, Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass Resolution No. 2004-R-4, second by Councilperson Wilson, passing on a vote of 7-0. Councilperson Perkins mad aloud and explained the need for passage of Ordinance No. 2004-OR-1, An Ordinance Amending Jeffersonville Noise Ordinance. Following discussion, Councilperson Perkins made the motion to suspend the roles for Ordinance No. 2004-OR-1, second by Council President McCauley, passing on a vote of 7-0. Councilperson Perkins then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2004-OR-1 on all three readings, second by Councilperson Wilson, passing on a vote of 7-0. Councilperson Perkins then presented and explained the need for Ordinance No. 2004-OR-2, An Ordinance Establishing The Police S.W.A.T. Non-Reverting Fund. Chief Ashabrauner explained the City has a 10-member S.W.A.T. Team he would put up against any in the state. There is no line item in the budget for the high dollar S.W.A.T. equipment that is necessary. Councilperson Perkins noted there are weapons on the street that can penetrate the vests. Council President McCauley questioned the non-reverting fund established in 1997. Following discussion, Councilperson Fetz made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2004-OR-2 on the first reading, second by Councilperson Sellers. Council President McCauley said the police may be shy to ask for money in the budget and he feels they may be short-changed by this fund. The motion to pass Ordinance No. 2004-OR-2 on the first reading passed on a vote of 7-0. 4 January 26, 2004 Council President McCauley reviewed the list of appointments and committees. Cmmcil President McCauley then read aloud a draft letter to Department Heads regarding the liaisons. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to accept the Council Appointments as presented, second by Councilperson Grooms, passing on a vote of 7-0. Councilperson Perkins then made the motion to accept the Council Committees and Council Liaisons as presented, second by Councilperson Zastawny, passing on a vote of 7-0. Following discussion and introductions, Councilperson Grooms made the motion to appoint Ms. Jan Paddocks, Ms. Melanie Yates, Mr. Troy McCormick, and Ms. Laura Renwick to the Historic Board, second by Councilperson Wilson, passing on a vote of 7- COUNCIL AND MAYOR COMMENTS: Councilperson Perkins expressed his appreciation for the Council's indulgence with regard to the noise and S.W.A.T. ordinances. Councilperson Zastawny requests a meeting of the health insurance committee. Mayor Waiz will call and set up a meeting. Councilperson Zastawny questions development of Woehrle Road and suggests revising the master plan. Councilperson Wilson feels the Council is off to a good start. Councilperson Grooms said he is working with Councilperson Fetz on a vision or mission statement. He feels this would be a good gesture and asks for suggestions. Councilperson Grooms referred to a letter from Clark Memorial Hospital regarding the proposal for a specialty hospital in New Albany. He has concern for the burden of unfair competition and asks the Council to think about taking a position. Councilperson Grooms referred to a letter from Ms. Mary Gowens regarding lighting on the Second Street Bridge. Councilperson Seller said Engineer Miller is checking on this. Mayor Waiz will talk to Mr. Jim Keith about helping with funding. Councilperson Grooms says thank you to Council President McCauley, noting this should be an awesome year. Cooperation from Mayor Waiz is appreciated. Council President McCauley thanked the Council for their attendance at the workshop and for their cooperation. He will ask for a liaison report at the next meeting. He also appreciates the cooperation of Mayor Waiz. Council President McCauley next referred to the recent disaster in the City of a horrible fire. The Council is ready to help January 26, 2004 Mayor Waiz. He is looking for~vard to ne;v life downtown. A decision needs to be made so that things can move on. Mayor Waiz appreciates the Council's approval to order the police cars. He is going to Indianapolis tonight to meet with the Governor with his "tin can". He wants to get Spring Street open as soon as possible. He will meet with business owners when he gets back. City Attorney Merkley would like to meet with the Council in executive session at 6:30 P.M. on February 23, 2004 to discuss pending litigation. City Attorney Merkley will prepare the oath papers. He reminded all that the ethics disclosure forms are due by February 1, 2004. As there was no further business to come before the Council, Councilperson Perkins made the motion to adjourn at 9:00 P.M., second by Councilperson Wilson, passing unanimously. kOBER ¥OR ATTEST: CEG~/)~ILDER, CLERK TREASURER