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COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
MAY 6, 2002
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 1: .M.
on the 6th day of May 2002.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Thomas R. Galligan, with Deputy Clerk/
Treasurer Barbara Hollis at the desk. Also present was City Attorney Anne Marie Galli~an.
Mayor Galligan welcomed all in attendance, asking all those present to stand as Councilpe~ son
Ron Ellis 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 Les Merkley, Ron llis,
Denny Frantz, Rob Waiz, Barbara Wilson, Ron Grooms, and Vicki Conlin.
Absent: None.
Conncilperson Ellis made the motion to approve the agenda as presented, seconded by
Councilperson Conlin, passing unanimously.
Mayor Galligan presented the minutes of the meeting of April 15, 2002 for consider~ ion
by the Council. Councilperson Wilson made the motion to approve the April 15, 2002 mir utes
as presented, seconded by Councilperson Grooms, passing unanimously.
Deputy Hollis presented the claim list for consideration by the Council. Councilpe,rson
Waiz made the motion to approve the claims as presented, seconded by Councilperson C°lnlin'l
passing on a vote of 6-1. Conncilperson Ellis voted against passage. /
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Mr. Doug Toland, a member of the Bi-Centennial Celebration Committee, appe ed
before the Council, giving an update on the entertainment for the event. Mr. Toland Ithen
presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Mr. Mike Sodrel for his contribution. Mayor Gall igan
thanked Mr. Sodrel.
AGENDA ITEMS:
Ms. Joan Kemper, representing Life Springs Mental Health, appeared before the Co mcil
requesting the Council sponsorship for a Community Focus Planning Ga'ant for the removal of
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asbestos. Clark County is sponsoring a grant also. Ms. Kemper introduces Ms. Jean Steel, 30
year Life Springs employee. Ms. Kathy Hailer explained the procedure. Councilpcrson Mer~ lcy
feels the Council should be a sponsor as this is a benefit to downtown. Councilpcrson Gro~ ms
requested a Resolution be prepared for thc next meeting.
Councilpcrson Merklcy made the motion to appoint Mr. Warren Schimpff to thc Ur!mn
Enterprise Zone Board, seconded by Councilperson ConlJn, passing unanimously. /
Ordinance No. 2002-OR-11, An Ordinance Establishing Longevity For City Employees
Other Than Police And Fire Officials, was presented and explained. Councilperson Conlin m&de
the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2002-OR~11 on the second and third readings, seconded by
Councilperson Merkley, passing unanimously.
Ms. Kathy Hailer explained the need for passage of Resolution No. 2002-R-18 A
Resolution Of The Jeffersonville Common Council Describing Jeffersonville Floating S1 age
Project And Requesting Funds From The Clark-Floyd Counties Convention And Tourism!
made the motion to pass Resolution No. 2002-R-18, seconde~ by
Bureau.
Councilperson
Frantz
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Councilperson Merkley. Councilperson Conlin expressed concerns regarding the Parks
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Department s responsibilities. She also questioned if rent will be charged for use of the stag .
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Mayor Galligan said the stage may be used for other venues that would pay expenses includling
the use. The block of seating was discussed. The amount of $325,000 would get the st.age
usable but would not include the Sound system. Mayor Galligan hopes the stage will be s~lf-
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~' " ~ the lo ~cal wa to fund the sta e would be to set u a nlon
sumcient. Attorney ~Jalligan saia g' y g P I -
reverting fund through the Parks Department. The block of seating is a concern. M~yor
Galligan does not see it as a problem. Councilperson Grooms stated the Tourism meeting isthe-I|
third Wednesday and he suggests waiting to pass this Resolution until the next meeting, a~
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would like to know how much it will cost to maintain the stage. Mayor Galligan said there
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would be no way to know how much the cost would be until the decision is made as to ~hat
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barge will be purchased. Attorney Gailigan is confident there will be enough corporate spons~)rs.!
Councilperson Merkley would like assurance the general public will have opportunity for hse.
Councilperson Merkley then made the motion to table Resolution No. 2002-R-18, seconder by
Councilperson Grooms, passing unanimously.
COUNCIL AND MAYOR COMMENTS:
Councilperson Wilson noted the Concerts In The Park begin May 17.
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Councilperson Grooms reviewed the Solid Waste Board meeting informing the Cotr ~cil
the contract will be with Inland Service Corporation at $.50 more per month. Councilperson
Ellis asked if all the items picked up for recycling were being recycled. Mayor Galligan assu~ed
the Council it was not going to the landfill. New bins were described and discussed.
Councilperson Wilson has concerns for the past-due bills. Councilperson Grooms will look Jmto
this. Councilperson Grooms said he was glad to see the homes come down on l0th Street.
Councilperson Conlin referred to a letter t~om Diane Kircher requesting a donation to the
Howard Steamboat Museum. She would like the Council to consider a donation. There is a ine
item in the budget for this. Councilperson Conlin announced Indiana University Southeast .may
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be moving their MBA Program to Jeffersonville. Councilperson Conlin has been speaking o
government classes at Jeff High School. She reviewed some of their concerns and requelsts.
Councilperson Conlin asked about a drainage project with the County Commissioners.
Mayor Galligan explained the County has asked the City to enter into an interl, ~cal
agreement to correct drainage in-Ll}_a~E~.g~his would be a cooperative project with the £ ity,
the County, the Port, and developers, and will not take away from Jeffersonville drahiage
projects. The advantages were discussed. Mayor Galligan said all need to work together as one
community. He would be remiss as a leader if this was not tried. Mayor Galligan reminde~ all
of a scheduled press conference Wednesday at 11:00 A.M., asking all to attend.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjoin led
at 9:05 P.M.
kT~OMAS R. GALL~[GJ[N, ~/YOR
ATTEST:
PEG~'ib~Vt}LDER, CLERK AND TREASURER