HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-20-98COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
JANUARY 20, 1998
The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville met in regular session in the Multi-Purpose
Meeting Room in the City-County Building, Jeffersonville, Indiana, at 7:00 P.M. on the 20th day of
January, 1998.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Thomas R. Galligan, with Deputy Barbara Hollis
at the desk. Mayor Galligan welcomed all in attendance, asking all those present to stand as
Councilperson Ellis gave the invocation. Mayor Galligan asked all those present to join him in the
pledge of allegiance to the flag.
The roll was called and those present were Cguncilpersons John Perkins, Ron Ellis, Donna
M. Frantz, Peggy Knight Wilder, Barbara Wilson, Andrew Williams III, and Vicky Conlin.
Absent: None.
Mayor Galtigan presented the minutes of the meeting of January 5, 1998 for consideration
by the Council. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to approve the minutes as presented,
seconded by Councilperson Williams and carried unanimously.
Clerk Hollis presented the claim list, explaining one additional claim, for consideration by the
Council. Attorney Sedwick GaIligan suggested the claim for legal expenses listed under General Fund
be discussed during an executive workshop. Following discussion Councilperson Perkins made the
motion to approve the claims adding the additional claim and deleting the legal claim and the claim
to Angie's Flowers, seconded by Councilperson Contin, Passing unanimously.
Mr. Charlie White spoke of the problems with the traffic signal at Hamburg Pike and
Charlestown-New Albany Pike. He requests the light be repaired and a mm signal added. Mayor
Galligan said the repair parts have been ordered. Ms. Nellie Nolan and Councilperson Wilder
commented on the problems at the intersection.
Mr. Charles Kenneth White told the Mayor the old railroad bridge (tOw Street entrance to the
City) "looks great"
Councilperson Frantz previously distributed copies of the public comment ordinance to the
Council and received no comment. She suggests allowing comments throughout the meeting.
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Councilperson Conlin agrees. Mayor Gatligan suggests the Council have discussion, the motion be
made and seconded and then ask for public comment. Councilperson Frantz would like to abide by
the three minute limit. Councilperson Wilder would like to see the public comment kept at the front
of the meeting as well. All agree.
Attorney Sedwick Galligan presented and explained Ordinance No, 98-OR-I, An Ordinance
Providing For A Deferred Payment Plan For Sewer Tap Fees (Amending Section 50.64 Of The
Jeffersonvilte Municipal Code) for the third and final reading. Councilperson Perkins made the
motion to pass Ordinance No. 98-OR-1 on the third and final reading, seconded by Councilperson
Conlin, passing unanimously.
Attorney Sedwick Galligan presented and explained Ordinance No. 98-OR-4, An Ordinance
Transferring Certain Funds Within Same Department (Vehicle Maintenance) for the third and final
reading. Councilperson Conlin made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 98-OR-4 on the third and
final reading, seconded by Councilperson Williams, passing unanimously.
Ms. Kathy Hailer, Assistant Director of the Department of Redevelopment explained the need
for passage of Resolution No. 98-R-3, A Resolution Of The Common Council Of The City Of
Jeffersonville, Indiana Regarding The Enlargement Of The Inner City Road Economic Development
Area. Councilperson Wilder made the motion to pass Resolution No. 98-R-3, seconded by
Councilperson Frantz. Councilperson Perkins asked if tax abatements would continue to be
in T.I.F. areas. Mayor Galligan said he is trying to put in the inner city road without raising the tax
rate. When there is enough development in the T.I.F. district the expansion can be stopped, State
statute only allows for a T.I.F. district to last 30 years. Councilperson Perkins is also concerned
T.I.F. districts drain the schools financially. Attorney Sedwick Gal!igar~ exC_l~i~ new
brings in new employees many of whom will build homes. She also noted schools have the
opportunity to remonstrate against T.I.F. districts. Councilperson Wilder commented as development
continues the area will become prime and tax abatements will not have to be gnma, Mayor
reminded the Council that personal and inventory taxes are not abated. He also noted a new plant
in Jeffersonville that was given a tax abatement three years age, is ready to double ir~ ~ize The
to pass Resolution No. 98-R-3 passed on a vote of 6-1 with Councilperson Perkins voting nay,
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to pass Resolution No. 98-R-3 passed on a vote of 6-1 with Councilperson Perkins voting nay.
Attorney Sedwick Galligan presented Ordinance No. 98-OR-7, An Ordinance Transferring
Certain Funds Within Same Depa, hi~ent (City Attorney), explaining the need for additional postage.
Councilperson Perkins made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 98-OR-7, seconded
by Councilperson Conlin, failing on a vote of 6-1 with Councilperson Ellis voting in opposition.
Councilperson Perkins then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 98-OR-7 on the first and second
readings, seconded by Councilperson Conlin, passing unanimously.
Mayor Gailigan asked the Interlocal Joint Cooperation Agreement Between County
government And Designated Cities And Towns To Support Curbside Recycling Program In Clark
County, Indiana Commencing April 21, 1998 not be discussed as this was tabled at the Sold Waste
Board meeting and will be changed. Ms. Nellie Nolan said the recycling bill she received is too high
and ail in the County should pay equal. Councilperson Perkins asked if the County Commissioners
are going to pay for the unincorporated areas. Mayor Galligan feels the County will pick up the
shortfall. Mr. Charles Kenneth White feels this will not change as it is too political. Councilperson
Conlin would like to see the Councilpersons attend the next Solid Waste meeting on Febma~
1998. Councilperson Perkins said he will not vote for any agreement that will charge City residents
and not the unincorporated residents. Mayor Galligan said the agreement is going back to the
drawing board and there is no need to discuss it until the revised version is received~ This should be
forthcoming. Some discussion continued.
Councilperson Perkins made the motion to reappoint James P~ Urbtm and Rob~
Jr. as members of the Redevelopment Commission, seconded by Councilperson Frantz and carded
unanimously.
Councilperson Perkins nominated Councilperson Ellis to serve as Council President, seconded
by Councilperson Wilson. Councilperson Wilder nominated Couneilperson Conlin to serve as
Council President, seconded by Councilperson Williams. Councilperson Conli~ w,;!! se~e as Cot,md!
President for t998 winning on a vote of 4-3. Councilpersons Perkins Ellis and Wilson voted for
Councilperson Ellis. Councilpersons Frantz, Wilder, Williams, ~'~ r~^~; .... ~.~
Coffin.
January 20, 1998 Page 4 of 5
good friends. This past week a very good friend to those in City goverement was lost. This good
friend was Margie Campion who was working in the Clerk Treasurer's Office when Councilperson
Perldns fa'st came on the Council in t971. He gives a lot of credit to Margie for being a great, great,
knowledgeable City employee. Margie will be missed. A lot of good old Democrats have been lost
in the last couple of months,
Councilperson W'flson congratulates Council President Conlin on her election. Councilperson
Wilson received a letter of thank you from Noah's Ark for the donation. Councilperson Wilson asks
the Council to consider the source of funding the National League of Cities dues.
Councilperson Williams requests Deputy Mayor McCauley update the Council on tax
abatements at the next workshop.
Council President Conlin commented Jeffersonville also lost Tom Bryant She had a lot of
respect for Mr. Bryant. He worked hard all his life and made a lot of strides fro Jeffersonville. Also
she asks the Council to remember Edna Vissing. Several people have been lost that were very
important in Council President Conlin's life as she grew up. The next Council workshop will be
Tuesday, January 27 at 5:30 P.M. in the Mayor's Conference Room.
Mayor Galligan said there is a need to deal with finding funds to correct traffic a signal
problem. Councilperson Perkins inquired iftraffe signal work was bid, Mayor Galtiga~ rev'_;ewed
the problem. Discussion continued regarding the traffic, the work, and the funding. This discussion
will be continued in workshop. Mayor Galligan is proud of the work done so far on the 10th Street
entrance. Dirt and concrete is being moved to Motel 8 as it is wanted there and there wou!d be a fee
to dump it. Mayor Galligan explained the reason he is not dressed up. Two people are on vacation
and a problem has arisen on Spring Street. There is a brick tank in the ground tha~_ is 20
diameter with a dome top on it and a cast iron pipe inside. Mayor Galligan asked if anyone has any
idea what this is and what it was used for.
Attorney Sedwick Galligan commented on a memo she provided the Council. Tb~s
a recent discussion regarding conflict of interest. She hopes with this written memo this topic can
be put to rest, If this does not she asks the Council to come directly to her.
Ms. Barbara Anderson, Haven House Services, Inc. Executive Director introduced Ms.
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Attorney Sedwick Galligan commented on a memo she provided the Council. Th
concerns a recent discussion regarding conflict of interest. She hopes with this written mem¢
this topic can be put to rest. If this does not she asks the Council to come directly to her.
Ms. Barbara Anderson, Haven House Services, Inc. Executive Director introduced Ms
Sharon Cates. Ms. Cates presented a report on the homeless of Southern Indiana, reviewin
many of the statistics contained in the report. Councilperson Wilder said she appreciate
receiving this information. Council President Conlin appreciates the number on mental health
Mayor Galligan asked how the fact that 54% of the clients earn under $6.00 an hour can b~
changed. He suggested CDL training be looked into as there is a lot of trucking in this area.
Ms. Nellie Nolan stated she transports a number of senior citizens to the Communit
Kitchen where she had an experience of referring a gentleman in need of a coat to Haven Hous
Services. She did find later the gentleman did receive a coat.
Mr. Mike Huff inquired if the Carnegie Library building was being used as shelter. Ms
Anderson said no that thanks to the United Way clients are being housed in motels. Othe
comments followed.
There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilperson Perkins mad,
the motion to adjourn at 8:25 P.M., seconded by Councilperson Williams, passing unanimously.
ATTEST: ~--
CLERK AND TREAS-~.JtRER CtSRffCH~.RD SPENCER JR.
HAVEN'HOUSE SERVICES, INC.
A Housing Solutions Organization
917 Assembly Road
Jeffersonville, Indiana 47130
(812) 288-4280
Executive Board:
Pres., 3arbara Williams
Vice-Pres. Pat Griffith
Secretary, Claire Burkharf
Treasurer, Dan Rodden
Board of Directors:
Mother Doris Mote
Charles Schladand, Jr.
Jim Urban
Jenni Herfel
Keith Groth
Nola Gray
David Fennel
Dr. James Havens
Merle E. Stepp
Sue Coley
Savannah Crumes
Mary Sanders
Peggy Holthouse
Katina Cordell
Jennifer Sheehan
Rev. Cleveland Williams
Mary Beth Gothay
Nola Gray
Gar~, Leavell, NAACP
Rev. D. _. Motley
Rosemary Coomer
Chaplain Joyce Seaman
Ex-Officio:
Peggy Wilder
Executive Director:
Barbara Anderson
To Mayor Tom Galligan and the Jeffersonville City Council,
Haven House Seryi~¢~g~,:,~,a~s~spent the past 14 months serving the
homeless of So[tt~h~ !p~ian_a. In. Au_gust two Mickey Leland Fellows
from the Congressional Hunger Center were sent to J~ff~rsonville to help
this developing organization grow. One of these fellows, Sharon Cates a
recem graduate of Case Western R~s~ ~ _U, niv~[siry with a Master's
Degree in Molecular Virolggy, undertook the task of counting'and
categorizing the clients of Haven House Sery_i.~es, Inc.
Over the course of three months, Sharon opened and read each file of
each household served and~ar ,e_ful~.ly tabulated whcr.e, they had come from,
how many people were in the family, employment and education status,
among other variables. S~h~e_qo_rnpiled data by the momh a client first
emered the Haven House Services. No person was counted twice. No
information which was 395 ~{~a~lable i'n the client file was tabulated. Not
all client files we;e~ ~;~"ple ~nc~°~fi~~t~
for example sevemeen hqu~h~l~d~s..~f ~own~p~ri~in ~a_n.~ ~ n?
included in Unduplicated Counties Served on page 5 of the fin~I repoi~.
To the best of o. ur._k~,o_w~le,~dge the following numbers represent a rme
picture of the service Hav, e~n_ H_p[s,§ ~S~,e~, ~. provided to homeless
people in Southern Indiana c(~mpil~'~ by an ~{~[de Sbserver who is
returning to Washington, D.C. February 13. Thank you for your attention
and please let us know if~ ~e ~a33~ ,_b~,~o~?~he.r~s,e~ic~,e&,~
Sincerely,
Haven House Services, Inc.
An Equal Opportunil¥ Employer
Haven House has served 1319 unduplicated people since November 1, 1996
689, or 52% of these homeless people are children living with their families.
1148, or 87% of these homeless people are living with their families.
Haven ttouse served 496 households since November 1, 1996.
346, or 70% of these households are families.
237, or 48°/0 of these households are working.
128, or 54% of working adults earn less than $6.00 an hour.
355, or 72% of all households earn less than $1,000 a month.
290, or 58% of these households are from Clark County.
86, or 17% of these households are from Floyd County.
11, or 0.8% of these household are from Harrison County.
19, or 1.4% of these household are from other counties in Indiana.
24, or 1.8% or these households are from Louisville.
Most households coming from outside the three county area came back
to Jeffersonville to be with family or to look for work.
HAVEN HOUSE SERVICES HAS TWO LOCATIONS:
! 97 GREENWOOD
(812) 284-1556
129 EAST COURT AVENUE
(812) 284-3373
HAVEN HOUSE SERVICES, INC.
Total Unduplicated Adults served by race November 1, 1996- December 31, 1997
Black White Multiracial Native American Hispanic Other ~Fotal
Single Male 15 39 1 1 2
Single Female 13 56 2
Married Couple 6 33 2 1
2 Parent 47 165 7 5 1 1 ~26
Single Parent Male 3 12
Single Parent Female 60 148 6 2 2 ~18
Total Adults 144 453 16 9 7 i~3 0
Total Undupli~ated Children served by race
Black White Mulfimcial NativeAmefican Hispanic Other
0 13 46 14
1 20 31 12 2
2 17 44 8 1
3 13 31 8
4 16 28 7 1
5 12 ~26 10 1
6 18 21 7
7 14 16 3
8 8 15 4 2
9 12 15 3
10 8 15 2 1
11 7 20 5
12 14 12 2 1
13 10 15 1
14 9 12
15 6 8 5 1
16 4 9 1 1
17 3 7 2
18 2 2 1
Total Children 206 373 94 10 2
*There were 4 children with no other information available in March of 1997, these were added into the
Male Children 102 207 [ 53 1 2
Female Children 104 166 I 41 9
total.
6;0
HAVEN HOUSE SERVICES, 1NC.
page 2
Total Unduplicated Households served by race November 1, 1996- December 31, 1997
Black White Multiracial Native American Hispanic Other ~Stal
Single Male Adult 14 39 1 1 2
Single Male Minor 1
Single Female Adult 13 56 2
Single Female Minor
Married Couple 2 14 5 ·
2 Parent w/ children 19 75 18 1 ~13
Single Parent Male 3 12
Single Parent Female 60 148 6 2 2 ~8
Total Households 112 344 30 4 6~96
Total Unduplicated People Served by Month
Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
'96 '96 '97 '97 '97 '97 '97 '97 '97 '97 '97 '97 '97 '97
Single 3 3 1 5 4 5 4 5 2 8 9 6 3
Male
Single 1 6 10 7 11 6 5 4 l0 2 5 4
Female
Married 12 4 2 6 6 10 2
Couple
2 Parent 8 12 10 6 14 16 16 12 24 32 26 18 12 20
w/child
Single 1 1 3 1 4 3 2
Parent
Male
Single 2 8 15 8 15 18 10 20 22 25 21 15 19 20
Parent
Female
Children 16 33 40 22 34* 60 31 49 79 94 60 56 56 59
Total 26 68 70 47 78 106 73 94 136 163 134 106 108 110
* There were 4 children with no other information available in March of 1997.
Total Unduplicated People Served November 1, 1996 through December 31, 1997 1319
Total Unduplicated Households Served November 1,1996 through December 31, 1997 496
HAVEN HOUSE SERVICES, 1NC.
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Household Sources of Income
Employ AFDC Social SSI Food Unemploy Child Veteran Inheri Fixed ~)ther
Security Stamps ment Support Benefit tance Allot
merit
237 112 35 61 182 3 50 3 2
Total Household Monthly Income
$0-$200 $201- $401- $601- $801- $1001- $1251- $1500- $2001- $2 01 +
$400 $600 $800 $1000 $1250 $1500 $2000 $2500
110 36 99 55 55 53 32 14 8
Hourly Wages for Working Clients
Under $2.01 $4.01 $5.01 $6.01 $7.01 $8.01 $9.01 $10.01 $11.01 $12.01 $t3.01
$2.00 $4.00 $5.00 $6.00 $7.00 $8.00 $9.00 $10.00 $11.00 $12.00 $13.00
0 6 24 98 28 40 18 5 2 1 1
Veteran Status
Army Navy Marines Air force Coast Guard Other
Male 28 9 1 1 1
Male 13 4 3
Disabled
Female 3 1
Female 3 1
Disabled
HAVEN HOUSE SERVICES, INC.
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Adult Education Levels
8 or less 9 10 11 12 GED 12 +
18-24 14 17 34 35 33 8 19
25-34 10 22 28 42 45 15 61
35-44 10 21 16 19 31 6 38
45-54 7 3 4 9 3 17
55-64 5 1 1 5
65-79 1 1
80+
Child Education Levels
Pre 1 2 3 4 5 ~6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ED
3 1
4 27
5 41
6 17 25 1
7 14 14 1
8 1 19 9
9 1 15 13
10 2 8 14
11 2 13 14
12 2 15 10 1
13 3 16 6
14 4 7 10
15 1 10 7
16 9 4 3
17 2 2 1 7
18 3 3 5 4 4
HAVEN HOUSE SERVICES, 1NC.
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Unduplicated Counties Served
Households Adults Children Total Persons
Clark 290 350 397 747
Floyd 86 117 145 258 [
Harrison 11 15 14 19
Scott 6 8 13 21
Crawford 2 4 1
Jefferson, KY 24 30 36 66 [
Other 60 89 81 170
~eventeen households accounting for 17 adults and 6 children are of unknown origin and are
If Other Why Jeffersonville
Employment Family Stranded Spouse Abuse Other Unknow~
Car Trouble
16 16 1 5 13
Where Other Clients originated
Birmingham Al. Jefferson Co
Pheohix Az. Cutler Co
Pheonix Az. Maricopa Co
Wickenburg AZ. Maricopa Co
Fresno Ca. Fresno Co
San Bemadino Ca. San Bemadino Co
Destin FI.
Miami Fl. Dade Co
Plant City Fl. Hillsborough Co
Orlando Fl. Orange Co
Augusta Ga.
Jonesboro Ga. Henry Co
Norcross Ga. Gwinett Co
Muskegan I1. Muskegan Co
Saint Claire I1.
Waterloo I1. Monroe Co
Bedford In. Lawrence Co
Hammond In. Lake Co
Indianapolis In. Marion Co
Marengo In. Orange Co
Merdville In. Lake Co
Noblesville In. Hamilton Co
Oakland City In. Gibson Co.
Paoli In. Orange Co
Perkins In. Washington Co
Tell City In. Perry Co
Tipton In. Tipton Co
Woodberry Ia.
Covington Ky. Kenton Co
Danies Ky.
Frankfort Ky. Franklin Co
Owensboro Ky.
Richmond Ky..
Sandyhook Ky.
Shepherdsville Ky. Bullitt Co
Shreveport La.
Minneapolis Mn. Hennipin.
Cuba Mo. Crawford Co
Laconia NH Belknap Co
Brooklyn NY
Winston-Salem NC. Forsytt
Cincinnati Oh. Hamilton Cc
Hancock Oh.
Vanlae Oh. Hancock Co
Clearfeild Pa. Clearfeild Co
Philadelphia Pa. Philadelph:
Knoxville Tn. Knox Co
Manchester Tn. Coffee Co
Brownwood Tx. Brown Co
Carroletown Tx. Dallas Co
Colman Tx.
McAllen Tx. Hidalgo Co
St. Alvins WV Kanawha Cz
Wheeling WV Ohio Co
Co
Co
HAVEN HOUSE SERVICES, INC.
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Self'Reported Special Needs ofllaven House Services, lnc.'s Clients
Mental Health Needs Adult Child Total
Depression 32 32
: Chemical Imbalance 4 4
?ersonality Disorder 8 8
ADHD/ADD/HD I 16 17
Psychosis I 1
Obsessive Compulsive I 1
Other 37 12 49
Total 84 28 112
Physical ltandicap Adult Child Total
Back 21 21
Upper Body 9 5 14
Mobility 13 13
Other 52 8 60
Total 95 13 108
Total Adults repoting self as Disabled 112
Total Children reported as Disabled 49
Self Reported Substance Abuse Issues
Drag Issues 68
?alcohol Issues 45
Total 113
Self Reported Victims of Abuse
Physical Child 109
Physical Spouse 184
Sexual Child 13
Sexual Rape/Incest i 24
HAVEN HOUSE SERVICES, INC.
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Recorded Outreach Services
ltousing Authority 311
Housing Subsidies 16
Crisis Intervention 43
Shelter Referral for Abuse 21
Rent Assistance 73
Water Bill Assistance 1
Phone Bill Assistance 1
Electric Bill Assistance 3
i Gas Bill Assistance 7
Day Care Referral 31
Food 92
Furniture 25
Clothing 46
Employment Referral 76
Educational Assistance 21
Legal Services Referral 31
Budget Planning 53
Needs Assessment 36
Goal Assessment 40
Family Planning and 10
CounSeling
Migrant Issues 2
Immigration Information 3
Literacy 3
Transportation 28
Basic Life Skills 13
Parenting Class Referral 8
Drag Referrals 18
Mental Health Referral 57
Medical Referral 33
i Prescription Assistance 1
I Other 351
* All clients receive some outreach service, due to the pace of this service it is not recorded consistan