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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-02-01 COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA JULY 2, 2001 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 7:00 P.M. on the 2nd day of July, 2001. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Thomas R. Galligan, with Clerk and Treasurer Peggy Wilder at the desk. Also present were City Attorney Anne Marie Galligan, Deputy Clerk Barbara Hollis, and Council Attorney Dawn Elston. Mayor Galligan welcomed all in attendance, asking all those present to stand as Councilperson Ron Grooms gave the invocation. Mayor Galligan then asked alt 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, RobWaiz, Barbara Wilson, Ron Grooms, and Vicki Conlin. Absent: Councilperson Denny Frantz. Mayor Galligan presented the minutes of the meeting of Jane 18, 2001 for consideration by the Council. Councilperson Wilson made the motion to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by Councilperson Waiz, passing on a vote of 5-0-1. Councilperson Conlin abstained Councilperson Frantz arrived at 7:05 P.M. Clerk and Treasurer Wilder presented the claim list with one additional claim for consideration by the Council. Following questions, and discussion Council President Merkley made the motion to approve the claims and additional as presented, seconded by Councilperson Grooms, passing on a vote of 6-1. Councilperson Ellis voted nay. PUBLIC COMMENT: Mr. Ted Throckmorton said thank you on behalf of the Jeffersonville High School 1993 Basketball Team and fans for allowing the signs at the city limits. They should be up in 30-40 days and he hopes all will be pleased. COMMITTEE REPORTS: There were no committee reports. July 2, 2001 2 AGENDA ITEMS: City Attorney Anne Marie Galligan presented and explained Resolution No. 2001-R-14, A Resolution Approving Real Estate Pumhase Agreement With Hoosier Valley Enterprises. Following discussion, Council President Merkley made the motion to refer the Resolution to the Land and Traffic committee and bring it back to the next meeting, seconded by Councilperson Waiz. Councilperson Conlin asked if the programs being mn in the building would be in jeopardy. Mayor Galligan asked why the Council has waited until now to send this to committee as it had been discussed previously. Councilperson Waiz said the Council has not seen the two appraisals. Councilperson Grooms said the Council, as a bank needs to ask questions. Mayor Galligan said he is trying to meet time frames, and nothing detrimental to Head Start ~vill be done. The motion to refer Resolution No. 2001-R-14 to committee passed on a vote of 6-1. Councilperson Conlin voted nay. Ordinance No. 2001-OR-15, An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within Same Department (Cumulative Capital Development Fund) was presented for the third and final reading. Council President Merkley made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2001-OR-15 on the third and final reading, seconded by Councilperson Waiz, passing on a vote of 6-1. Councilperson Ellis voted nay. City Attorney Galligan presented Ordinance No. 2001-OR-16, An Ordinance Amending SS35.10 [C] Of The Jeffersonville Municipal Code Concerning Sick Leave, explaining the first WHEREAS clause needs to be changed from five (5) to ten (10) and thirty (30) to forty (40). She also explained contracts supersede any Ordinance. The police and fire would not be affected. This should technically be an executive policy. Council Attorney Elston recommends inclusive language regarding contract employees. City Attorney Galligan said she does not want to cause confusion. If this Ordinance is changed all old Ordinance should be changed. Councilperson Grooms asks if Dr. needs to be defined. Council Attorney Elston suggested the use of personal days language. Council President Merkley made the motion to remove Ordinance No. 2001-OR-16 from the table, seconded by Councilperson Grooms, passing on a vote of 6-1. Councilperson Ellis voted nay. Council President Merkley made the motion to pass Ordinance No. July 2, 2001 3 2001-OR-16 on the second and third readings, seconded by Councilperson Grooms, passing on a vote of 6-1. Councilperson Ellis voted nay. City Attorney Galligan presented Ordinance No. 2001-OR-18, An Ordinance Vacating Part Of Platted Right-Of-Way In Jeffersonville, Indiana. Attorney Galligan explained the area and need. This is taking care of a title problem. Cmmcil President Merkley made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2001-OR-18 on the second and third readings, seconded by Councilperson Conlin, passing unanimously. City Attorney Galligan presented Ordinance No. 2001-OR-19, An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 90-OR-9 Establishing A Spay-Neuter Program For Animals Adopted From The Josephine B. Ogle Animal Shelter. Attorney Galligan explained the changes. Council President Merkley made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 200t-OR- 19 on the first reading, seconded by Councitperson Conlin, passing unanimously. City Attorney Galligan presented Resolution No. 2001-R-15, Common Council, City Of Jeffersonville, Indiana, explaining this is the final step to allow the City to move from the City-County Building and purchase the Quadrangle. The City will have a lease with the Building Authority to occupy the same space for the same amount of money for approximately two and one half years. Councilperson Conlin made the motion to pass Resolution No. 2001-R-15, seconded by Councilperson Grooms. Councilperson Grooms asks if there is a "safety net" if the City decides to stay. Councilperson Conlin asks if the City does not move forward on this what would happen to the Quadrangle? Attorney Galligan answered the City will lose it. Councilperson Wilson inquired of the cost to remodel. Attorney Galligan said this would be included in the Gateway Project. Mayor Galligan reviewed the plan and all the options. Mayor Galligan explained the next step would be to hire architects, get costs, and talk to developers. The motion to pass Resolution No. 2001-R-15, passed on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilpersons Conlin, Grooms, Frantz, Ellis, and Merkley. Nays: Councilpersons Wilson and Waiz. COUNCIL AND MAYOR COMMENTS: Council President Merkley presented and reviewed the budget calendar. Councilperson Conlin feels the budget sessions should be called meetings, not workshops. A poll was taken and the majority agreed to have the Council as a whole July 2, 2001 4 review the budgets, not committee. Council President Merkley made the motion to pass the budget calendar, seconded by Councilperson Grooms, passing on a vote of 6-1. Councilperson Frantz voted against. Councilperson Conlin asked the status of the negations with the F.O.P. She was infonned the meetings are progressing with another meeting to be held the next day. Councilperson Conlin has been questioned about "birthday pay". Councilperson Grooms announced the date of August 19, 2001, 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. for the employee picnic in Warder Park. The Council has no problem with Councilperson Grooms proceeding. Councilperson Grooms asks for ideas. Councilperson Wilson asked if there is a driveway program. Mayor Galligan infom~ed her there is. Councilperson Wilson invites all to the Concerts In The Park. Council President Merkley has received calls regarding the RV parked down by the docks. Mayor Galligan said the City has looked into this and it is being used for the changing of clothes. There is no overnight stay in the RV. Mayor Galligan explained the crossover work being done on Highway 62. Mayor Galligan announced the Louisville Orchestra will perform July 10 on a barge at the Terrace Lawn. The admission will be $10 per person. Mayor Galligan hopes to have a series of 4 concerts per year. There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilperson Grooms made the motion to adjourn at 8:35 P.M., seconded by Councilperson Wilson, passing unanimously. ATTEST: PEGGY WILDER, CLERK AND TREASURER