HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-01-2004COUNCIL PROCEEDiNGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
March 1, 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, March 1, 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 Anderson of Brighter Day 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, Keith
Fetz, Connie Sellers, Barbara Wilson, Ron Grooms, and Phil McCauley. Absent: Councilperson Ed Zastawny.
Councilperson Perkins made the motion to approve the agenda as presented,
second by Council President McCauley, passing on a vote of 6-0.
Clerk Treasurer Wilder presented the claim list for consideration by the Council.
Councilperson Perkins made the motion to approve the claims as presented, second by
Councilperson Fetz, passing on a vote of 6-0.
pUBLIC COMMENT:
There was no public comment.
Mayor Waiz introduced Mr. Rick Dickman, Director, Ohio River Greenway
Development Commission, who presented a handout of the design concept for riverfront
development. The consultant has visited Jeffersonville and walked the area. Mr.
Dickman reminded the Council the Corps of Engineers matches the expenses dollar for
dollar. Jeffersonville can get in this game with $50,000 to start. Councilperson Perkins
made the motion to authorize Clerk Treasurer Wilder to pay $50,000 from the Riverside
T.I.F. funds, second by Councilperson Wilson, passing on a vote of 6-0.
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AGENDA ITEMS:
Mayor Waiz introduced Ms. Kim Calabro, Human Resources Director, saying she
is making great strides in the department. Clerk Treasurer Wilder explained the
availability of the longevity money in Ordinance No. 2004-OR-10, An Ordinance
Transferring Certain Funds Within Same Department. Council President McCauley
made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2004-OR-10 on the first and second readings,
second by Councilperson Grooms, passing on a vote of 6-0.
City Attorney Merkley explained the need for passage of Ordinance No. 2004-
OR-11, 2004 Sewer Use Ordinance. The sewer board has recommended this be passed.
Councilperson Grooms questioned the fees on page 53. Following discussion, Attorney
Merkley said there is a legal need to be able to back up fees. Councilperson Grooms
made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2004-OR-11 on the first reading, second by
Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 6-0. Councilperson Grooms said there is a
need to investigate what other communities are charging. Councilperson Perkins is
concerned for plant capacity. Council President McCauley said the plant was built with
expansion in mind.
Clerk Treasurer Wilder presented and explained Resolution No. 2004-R-11, A
Resolution Of Additional Appropriation (General Fund ADA Budget). Councilperson
Perkins made the motion to pass Resolution No. 2004-R-11, second by Councilperson
Fetz, passing on a vote of 6-0.
CLERK TREASURER COMMENTS:
Clerk Treasurer Wilder distributed and explained a health insurance fund recap
report. The fund is in pretty good shape at this point, however the Council must continue
to fund it.
COUNCIL AND MAYOR COMMENTS:
Councilperson Perkins said the sewer rate discussion was very interesting and
feels the Council should allow several hours for a workshop.
Councilperson Fetz said he plans to bring items discussed at the workshop up at
the next meeting.
Councilperson Grooms will be presenting a Resolution for the Council mission
statement. He requests any that would like to give him input contact him. Councilperson
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Grooms said annexation is a debate. There is a cost to annex an area, with a lot brought
back in revenue.
Council President McCanley said Attorney Merkley feels the Council should have
it's own Counsel. The members need to think about this and be ready to discuss it at the
next meeting. He has been contacting some elected officials in nearby community to
consider collaborating expenses. He would like to pursue this if the Council agrees. He
invites participation and asks if anyone has a problem with this to let him know. Council
President McCauley hopes Mayor Waiz will discuss plans for EDIT and CAGIT money
and hopes the Finance Committee can get with Crowe Chizek. There will be a Council
workshop at 6:30 on Tuesday, March 9 in the Mayor's Conference Room.
Mayor Waiz asked consideration of Resolution No. 2004-R-12 establishing
Human Resources Director Kim Calabro as signatory for P.E.R.F. Councilperson
Perkins made the motion to pass Resolution No. 2004-R-12, second by Councilperson
Wilson, passing on a vote of 6-0.
Attorney Merkley explained the departments contract with Westlaw, saying he no
longer is getting the books. The department can continue to subscribe to Westlaw online,
or if the Council would desire he would use Lexus for half the cost. This would be paid
to Attorney Merkley. Councilperson Grooms encouraged Attorney Merkley to drop
Westlaw. The council has no objections to this arrangement.
Mayor Waiz said he would contact the finance committee for a meeting. He is
working on an EDIT plan for the next meeting. The first Mayor's night-in was held last
week and he appreciates Councilpersons Grooms and Wilson attending.
As there was no further business to come before the Council, Councilperson
Perkins made the motion to adjourn at 8:3 y Councilperson Wilson,
passing unanimously.
ROBERT L. Wg~ MAYOR
_~TEST:
PEGGY WILDER, CLERK AND TREASURER