HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-02-2004FEBRUARY 2, 2004
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
February 2, 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, February 2, 2004.
Mayor Rob Waiz, with Clerk Treasurer Peggy Wilder at the desk, called the meeting to
order. Also present were City Attorney Les Merkley and Deputy Clerk Barbara Hollis. Mayor
Waiz welcomed all in attendance, asking all those present to stand as Reverend Summerfield of
First Presbyterian Church 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, Run Grooms, and Phil McCauley. Absent: None
Councilperson Perkins made the motion to approve the agenda as presented, seconded by
Councilperson Wilson, passing unanimously.
Clerk Treasurer Wilder presented the claim list for consideration by the Council,
explaining additional claims. Mayor Waiz said the meeting he had scheduled with Hannum,
Wagle, and Cline was cancelled and has been reseheduled for this week. Councilperson Grooms
asked what Mayor Waizs' goal was for meeting with Haunum, Wagle, and Cline. Mayor Waiz
lained the oal is a price reduction. Council President McCauley explained the_~aim for the
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payment of Galvpro bonds should be paid from proceeds., City Attorney Merkley sma me c~ty ~s
obligated to pay if proceeds have been collected. Council President MeCauley made the motion
to approve the claims including the additional and the exclusion of the Hannum, Wagle and
Cline claim, seconded by Councilperson Perkins, passing on a vote of 7-0.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Mr. Monty Shelling appeared before the Council to urge them to allow the people
requesting the vacation of a public way to have the property back. He bas been researching this
and feels it is right for the citizens and fight for the community.
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Larry and Michelle Spalding, residents of the Meadows, appeared before the Council to
express their concern for the streets not being plowed or salted during the last storm Mayor
Waiz said he had received another call and he would see that it did not happen again.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS:
Mr. Rick Dickman and Mr. Phil Hendershott representing the Cn'eenway Commissions
appeared before the Council to relay the funding concerns of the Commissiom There is a need
for dollar for dollar funding match money to begin the design. The design costs are not known
as the design is not known. They are requesting $50,000 to $80,000 prior to March 20. Mr.
Hendershott, Chairman of the Commission outlined how the funding works expressing the need
for the fronting of money. Following questions and answers, Mr. Dickman said he will contact
the Council for a tour.
AGENDA ITEMS:
Ms. Rachele Cummins, representing Clark Memorial Hospital, appeared before the
Council to explain the need for passage of Ordinance No. 2004-OR-3, An Ordinance Regarding
The Vacation Of A Public Way, and Ordinanee No. 2004-OR-4, An Ordinance Regarding The
Vacation Of A Public Way. Ms. Cummins explained the areas involved. Mayor Waiz noted this
is a public hearing regarding this matter, asking for public comment. There was no public
comment. Councilperson Perkins asked if this will hinder fire protection, Councilperson
Grooms said he has reviewed the area and does not feel it is a problem. Councilperson Perkins
then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2004-OR-3 on the first reading, second by
Councilperson Fetz, passing on a vote of 7-0. Councilperson Perkins then made the motion to
pass Ordinance No. 2004-OR-4 on the first reading, second by Councilperson Zastawny, passing
on a vote of%0.
City Attorney Les Merkley introduced tabled Ordinance No. 2003-OR-49, An Ordinance
Granting Petition To Vacate A Public Way In The City Of Jeffersonville. Mr. John Woehrle,
property owner explained the area and utility easements, explaining road frontage was taken
away with the construction of the new Veterans Parkway. Mr. Woehrle would be interested in
purchasing the property. Following discussion, Councitperson Perkins made the motion to pass
Ordinance No. 2003-OR-49, second by Councilperson Fetz, failing on the following roll call
vote:
Ayes: None.
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Nays: Councilpersons Perkins, Zastawny, Fetz, Sellers, Wilson, Grooms, and McCauley.
Councilperson Perkins explained Ordinance No. 2004-OR-2, An Ordinance Establishing
The Police S.W.A.T. Non-Reverting Fund. Councilperson Zastawny expressed concern for an
additional fund. Clerk Treasurer Wilder explained the police vehicle fund. Couneilperson Fetz
understands this fund could speed up grant applications. Councilpersun Grooms fells a police
safety equipment fund would better serve the City. Couneilpersons Perkins feels it should be
S.W.A.T. specific. Clerk Treasurer Wilder said the use of non-reverting funds increase property
taxes. City Attorney Merkley notes a need for specific uses. Councilperson Perkins made the
motion to add Section 3; these funds are to be used to improve and upgrade special equipment,
second by Couneilperson Grooms, passing unanimously. Couneilperson Perkins then made the
motion to pass Ordinance No. 2004-OR-2 on the second-and third readings, second by
Councilperson Zastawny. Council President McCauley is not opposed, but does recognize the
effect on the tax rate. The motion to pass Ordinance No. 2004-OR-2 on the second and third
readings passed on a vote of 7-0.
City Attorney Merkley introduced and explained the need for passage of Ordinance No.
2004-OR-5, An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within Same Department (City Attorney).
Couneilperson Grooms made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2004-OR-5 on the first reading,
second by Couneilperson Perkins, passing on a vote of 7-0.
Clerk Treasurer Wilder explained the need for passage of Resolution No. 2004-R-5, A
Resolution Granting Authority For The Jeffersonville Common Council To Apply For A Credit
Card Account. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass Resolution No. 2004-R-5,
second by Couneilperson Fetz, passing on a vote of 7-0.
Clerk Treasurer Wilder explained the need for passage of Resolution No. 2004-R-6, A
Resolution Granting Authority For The Jeffersonville City Attorney To Apply For A Credit Card
Account. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass Resolution No. 2004-R-5, second by
Councilperson Fetz, passing on a vote of 7-0.
Clerk Treasurer Wilder explained the need for passage of Resolution No. 2004-R-7, A
Resolution Granting Authority For The Jeffersonville City Clerk Treasurer To Apply For A
Credit Card Account. Couneilperson Wilson made the motion to pass Resolution No. 2004-R-7,
second by Councilperson Grooms, passing on a vote of %0.
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Councilperson Perkins made the motion to withdraw agenda item number 18, A
Resolution To Include The Common Council Of The City Of Jeffersonville In The Indiana
Public Employees Retirement Fund, second by Couneilperson Grooms, passing on a vote of 7-0.
City Attorney Merkley explained Resolution No. 2004-R-8, A Resolution Approving An
Agreement For Professional Services (Historic Preservation Commission). Councilperson
Perkins made the motion to pass Resolution No. 2004-R-8, second by Councilperson Fetz,
passing on a vote of 7-0.
COUNCIL, CLERK TREASURER, AND MAYOR COMMENTS:
Couneilperson Zastawny gave a report on the recent Redevelopment Commission
meeting. He will have a copy of the goals at a later date. Mr. Nathan Samuel and Mr. Barry
Cahill wilt be returning as members of the Redevelopment Commission.
Couneilperson Grooms has provided a copy of a draft of a vision statement to
Couneilperson Fetz. They are working on a drat~ for the Council. Councilperson Grooms asked
if the Finance Committee would be needed for the audit. Mayor Waiz replied they would.
Council President McCauley asked of the status of the letter to the department hems
regarding Council liaisons. City Attorney Merkley said the letter is ready to send out this week.
Council President MeCauiey hopes Mayor Waiz will report on the status of Spring Street.
Clerk Treasurer Wilder asked for the email address for each Couneilperson. There will
be a web site training session this Friday at 10:00 A.M. in the Mayors Conference Room. Clerk
Treasurer Wilder next explained a letter to PERF on behalf of Judge Roger Lindsey.
Councilperson Perkins has researched the Ordinunee and is certain Judge Lindsey is covered.
Councilperson Perkins then made the motion to approve the letter to PERF, second by
Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 7-0.
Mayor Waiz said the next Council meeting is scheduled for February 23 at 7:30 P.M.
with un executive meeting at 6:30 P.M. There will be a tour of the INAAP facility on Saturday.
City Attorney Merkley should be notified for reservations. Mayor Waiz reported he attended a
meeting with the Governor, Lt. Governor and a representative of the Department of Commerce
regarding the Spring Street Fire. A planning grant is being pursued. The City is looking at
buying property behind the f~re scene to develop into 40 parking spaces. Following review with
an engineer that asses buildings, and Building Commissioner Seagraves, part of Spring Street
will be opened.
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As there was no further business to come before th/~C~o~
at 9:25 P.M.
ROBERT L. WAI.
tcil, the meeting was adjourned
;JR., MAYOR
ATTEST:
PEG~Y~DE1L CLERK AND TREASURE