HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-15-98COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
JUNE 15, 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 15th day of
June, 1998.
The meeting was called to order by Council President Conlin, with Clerk and Treasurer C.
Richard Spencer Jr. at the desk. Council President Conlin welcomed all in attendance, asking all
those present to stand as Councilperson Ellis gave the invocation. Council President Conlin 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, Ron Ellis, Barbara
Wilson, Andrew Williams 1II, and Vicky Conlin.
Absent: Councilpersons Peggy Knight Wilder and Donna M. Frantz..
Clerk and Treasurer Spencer presented the claim list for consideration by the Council,
explaining additional claims. Following all discussion, Councilperson Perkins made the motion to
table the claim for Metzger Electric, approve the other claims as presented as well as the additional,
seconded by Councilperson Wilson, passing unanimously.
There was no public comment.
Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 98-OR-37, An Ordinance
Changing The Zoning Map Designation Of A Certain Tract Of Property Located At Middle Road
Adjacent To 4508 From Agricultural To I-1 on the third and final reading, seconded by Council
President Conlin, passing unanimously.
Councilperson Ellis made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 98-OR-38, An Ordinance
Changing The Zoning Map Designation Of A Certain Tract Of Property Located At 4508 Middle
Road From Agricultural To I-1, on the third and final reading, seconded by Councilperson Perkins,
passing unanimously.
Council President Conlin made the motion to pass Ordinance No. ~JS-OR-39, An Ordinance
Annexing Contiguous Territory By Voluntary Petition, on the third and final reading, seconded by
Councilperson Williams, passing unanimously.
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Councilperson Wilson made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 98-OR-40, An Ordinance
Creating An Independent Jeffersonville Municipal Purchasing Agency, on the third and final reading,
seconded by Council President Conlin, passing unanimously.
Councilperson Williams made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 98-OR-36, Storm Drainage,
'Erosion And Sediment Control Ordinance on the third and final reading, seconded by Councilperson
Perkins, passing unanimously.
Mayor Galligan arrives at the meeting.
Councilperson Wilson made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 98-OR-41, An Ordinance
Establishing Certain Rules And Policies For The Jeffersonville Board Of Public Works & Safety
Purchasing Agency on the third and final reading, seconded by Councilperson Williams, passing
unanimously.
Attorney Sedwick Galligan presented Ordinance No. 98-OR-42, An Ordinance Requiring
Vehicle Loads To Be Secured. Councilperson Ellis stated this is in the interest of the people of
Jeffersonville, particularly those on Spring Street and Hamburg Pike. Councilperson Ellis made the
motion to pass Ordinance No. 98-OR-42 on the first and second readings, seconded by Council
President Conlin, passing unanimously.
Attomey Sedwick Galligan introduced Resolution No. 98-OR-43, A Resolution Of The City
Of Jeffersonville, Indiana Approving The Transfer Of The Cable Television Franchise. Mr. Bob
Lillie, General Manager, Insight Communications, explained the forming of a joint partnership
between TCI and Insight. Following discussion, Councilperson Perkins made the motion to table
Resolution No. 98-R-19, seconded by Councilperson Ellis, passing unanimously. Mr. Lillie was
asked to attend the workshop to be held June 29, 1998 at 6:00 P.M.
Attorney Sedwick Galligan presented Ordinance No. 98-OR-43, An Ordinance Amending
Certain Portions Of Section 1 Of Ordinance No. 97-OR-33 (Sewage Department). The object in
hiring a new employee in the collection office is to prepare for the retirement of one employee at the
end of this year and the retirement of the other employee at the end of 1999. At the conclusion of
all discussion, Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 98-OR-43 on the first
and second readings, seconded by Council President Conlin, passing unanimously.
Council President Conlin reminded all of the June 29 workshop at 6:00 P.M. and the July 14,
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1998 meeting. Council President Conlin attended Councilperson Ellis' first sermon this past Sundaym
She congratulates Reverend Ellis.
Councilpe~son Perkins reminds all of the Family Fest that will be held August 8. He
anticipates a good turnout. The same concept as the last two years will be used. Golf teams were
kliscussed.
Councilperson Ellis apologizes to Councilperson Wilson for not informing her about his
sermon. He thanked the Mayor, City Attorney, and other Councilpersons for being there to support
him.
Councilperson Wilson reminds all of the Concerts In The Park, and that help is needed for
Family Fest.
Councilperson Williams believes t.he program for a police officer at JeffHigh is a good idea.
Mayor Galligan explained the paving work being done on Spring Street.
There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilperson Perkins made the
motion to adjourn at 7:35 P.M., seconded by Councilperson£11is, passing unanimously.
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MAYOR THOMAS R. GALLICoa2q
ATTEST:
CLERK AND TREX~(~ER C. RIC~i.D~SPENCER JR.