HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-15-98COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
DECEMBER 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
December, 1998.
The meeting was called to qrder by Mayor Thomas R. Galligan, with Clerk and Treasurer C.
Richard Spencer Jr. at the desk. Mayor Galligan welcomed all in attendance, asking all those present
to stand as Councilperson Williams 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 Councilpersons John Perkins, Ron Ellis, Donna
M. Frantz, Peggy Knight Wilder, Barbara Wilson, Andrew Williams III, and Vicky Conlin.
Absent: None.
Mayor Galligan presented the minutes of the meetings of November 1.6, 1998, and November
23, 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 and Treasurer Spencer presented the claim list for consideration by the Council
explaining additional claims. Following all discussion, Councilperson Wilson made the motion tc
approve the claims as presented as well as the additional, seconded by Council President Conlin,
passing unanimously.
- Mayor Galligan presented Resolution No. 98-R-33, Resolution Adopting The 1998 FOP
Contract. Councilperson P. erkins made the motion to pass Resolution No. 98-R-33, seconded by
Council President Conlin, passing unanimously. Mr. Leo Blackwell, FOP negotiator gave his thanks
saying he appreciated the cooperation of the Mayor, City Attorney, and the Council.
Ordinance No. 98-OR-75, An Ordinance Amending And Restating Ordinance No. 98-OR-27
Concerning The Construction Of Additions And Improvements To The Sewage Works Of The City
Of Jeffersonville; Authorizing The Issuance Of Sewage Works Revenue Bonds, For Such Purpose;
Addressing Other Matters Connected Therewith, Including The Issuance Of Notes In Anticipation
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Of Bonds; And Repealing Ordinance Inconsistent Herewith. Bond Counsel Jim Gutting explained
the changes. Following all questions and discussion, Councilperson Wilder made the motion to pass
Ordinance No. 98-OR-75 on the second and third readings, seconded by Councilperson Williams,
passing on a vote of 5-2. Councilpersons Perkins and Ellis voted against passage.
Ordinance No. 98-OR-83, An Ordinance Changing The Zoning Map Designation Of A certain
Tract Of Property Located at 4717 Watson-Sellersburg Road From R-1 To B-3 was presented for
discussion. Attorney David Nachand stated the Plan Commission gave a unanimous favorable
recommendation. Attorney Nachand reviewed the area and the intended use. The land will be
developed into a golf course with a bed and breakfast. Liter's Quar~ will mine underground. The
owners have signed a waiver of any other B-3 use. Attomey Allen Morris reviewed the mining code,
the area intended to be mined, and the type of blasting. Following all discussion, Council President
Conlin made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 98-OR-83, seconded by
Councilperson Williams, failing on a vote of 6-1. Councilperson Ellis voted nay. Council President
Conlin then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 98-OR-83 on the first and second reading,
seconded by Councilperson Williams, passing on a vote of 6-1. Councilperson Ellis voted nay.
Resolution No. 98-R-32, A Resolution Approving Statement Of Benefits For Purposes Ot
Property Tax Abatement (North Shore Development LLC) was presented. Deputy Mayor Phil
McCauley explained the project and the area including the proposed number of employees. The
Department of Redevelopment believes the best use for this property is an office park: Mr. Ron
Barnes, partner in North Shore Development presented a rendering of the building explaining the
exterior and interior. This will be Class A office space. Council President Conlin'asked if the projecl
would proceed if tax abate.rnent was not granted. Mr. Barnes said it would not as the numbers are
to tight. Following all discussion, Councilperson Williams made the motion to remove Resolution
No. 98-R-32 offthe table, seconded by Councilperson Wilder, passing unanimously. Councilpersor
Williams then made the motion to pass Resolution No. 98-R-32, seconded by Councilperson Wilder.
passing unanimously.
Deputy Mayor McCauley explained the area with regard to Ordinance No. 98-OR-84, Pc
Ordinance Granting Petition To Vacate A Portion OrA Certain Street. Council President Conlir
made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 98-OR-84, seconded by Couneilpersor
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Williams, passing unanimously. Council President Conlin then made the motion to pass Ordinance
No. 98-0R-84 on all three readings, seconded by Councilperson Williams, passing unanimously.
Deputy Mayor McCauley presented and explained Ordinance No. 98-OR-85, An Ordinance
Granting Petition To Vacate A Portion OrA Certain Right-Of-Way. Councilperson Perkins made
the motion to susPend the rules for Ordinance No. 98-OR-85, seconded by Council President Conlin,
passing unanimously. Councilperson Perkins then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 98-OR-85
on all three readings, seconded by Council President Conlin, passing unanimously.
Mayor Galligan thanked the Department of Redevelopment, Phil, Julie, and Anne Marie for
getting the Riverside Landing property back. None of the development taking place could happen
if not for the involvement of these people. This is a major accomplishment. Deputy Mayor
McCauley thanked the Mayor for the comments and the Council for their foresight.
Mayor Galligan informed the Council that Jeffersonville and Clarksville have been presented
with a check for $6,000,000 for the Inner City Road. This $6,000,000 is at 3% for 20 years. This
is due to work done by Phil McCauley. Deputy Mayor McCauley said it was a team effort of a lot
of people. He explained there will be no payments for three years. Discussion followed.
Deputy Mayor McCauley presented Ordinance No. 98-OR-86, An Ordinance Amendin
Certain Portions Of Section I Of Ordinance No. 98-OR-47 (Sanitation), explaining the budg~
numbers were correct, the number of employees was not. This will require no additional funding.
Councilperson Perkins made the motion to suspend the roles for Ordinance No. 98-OR-86, seconded
by Council President Conlin, passing unanimously. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass
Ordinance No. 98-OR-8~6 on all three readings, seconded by Councilperson Ellis, passin~
unanimously.
Ordinance No. 98-OR-87, An ordinance Transferring Certain funds Within Same Departmenl
(Building Commission) was presented. Building Commissioner Larry Decker explained the need.
Councilperson Perkins made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 98-OR-87, seconded
by Council President Conlin, passing unanimously. Councilperson Perkins then made the motion tc
pass Ordinance No. 98-OR-87 on all three readings, seconded by Council President Conlin, passing
unanimously.
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Resolution No. 98-R-34, A Resolution To Advertise For An Additional Appropriation
(Building Commission) was presented. Building Commissioner Decker explained the need.
Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass Resolution No. 98-R-34, seconded by Council
President Conlin, passing unanimously.
Ordinance No. 98-OR-88, An Ordinance Amending Certain Portions Of Section 1 Of
Ordinance No. 98-OR-47 was presented and explained. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to
suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 98-OR-88, seconded by Councilperson Williams, passing
unanimously. Councilperson Perkins then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 98-OR-88 on all
three readings, seconded by Councilperson Williams, passing unanimously.
Ms. Sharon Marra, Executive Director, Clark County Solid Waste Management District,
appeared before the Council explaining and answering questions regarding the solid waste fee
schedule and the contract for recycling services. Following all discussion, Councilperson Williams
made the motion to pass Resolution No. 98-R-35, A Resolution Amending Solid Waste Fee
Schedule, seconded by Councilperson Frantz, passing unanimously. Councilperson Perkins made the
motion to approve the contract for Recycling Services, seconded by Councilperson Williams, passing
unanimously. Director Marra would welcome any calls.
A recess was called at 8:35.
The meeting was reconvened at 8:45.
Councilperson Frantz introduced Mr. Adam Palmer of The Estopinal Group, who presented
and explained the plans for an Aquatic Center and improvements at Memorial Park. Ewing Lane
Pool will not open in 1999. The estimated cost of the presented project is $7,000,000. Financing
is being explored. This is a .major undertaking that will benefit all ages. Councilperson Frantz feels
there will be corporate sponsors for the project but the realistic view will be to float a bond. She
urges all to look at the economic benefits. She feels it is expensive but would be worth it.
Councilperson Wilson feels there is a need for a diving well. Councilperson Wilder thanked
Councilperson Frantz, Park Superintendent Elliot and Assistant Superintendent Poole for the work
done on this project. Councilperson Wilder feels this project is every bit as important as other
projects and will pull the community together. She is willing to support the project. Council
President Conlin said this will be something J'effersonville can be proud of. Mayor Galligan feels this
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is a "doable" project and will be a plus for the whole community. Councilperson Ellis will not
support the project if it adds one more cent to the tax rate. Mr. Mike Hutt asked if the revenue
generated will support the center. Mayor Galligan feels there is enough demand that it will pay for
itself There is a need in the community. There is still a lot to do as this is the beginning phase.
Attomey Sedwick Galligan presented and explained Ordinance No. 98-OR-89, An Ordinance
Amending Certain Portions Of Section 1 Of Ordinance No. 97-OR-33 (Police Department).
Following all discussion, Councilperson Perkins made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance
No. 98-OR-89, seconded by Councilperson Williams, passing unanimously. Councilperson Perkins
then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 98-OR-89 on all three readings, seconded by Council
President Conlin, passing unanimously.
Attorney Sedwick Galligan presented and explained Ordinance No. 98-OR-90, An Ordinance
Amending Certain Portions Of Section 1 Of Ordinance No. 98-OR-47 (Police Department).
Counc'flperson Perkins made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 98-OR-90, seconded
by Councilperson Williams, passing unanimously. Councilperson Perkins then made the motion to
pass Ordinance No. 98-OR-90 on all three readings, seconded by Councilperson Williams, passinfl
unanimously.
Mayor Galligan presented Ordinance No. 98-OR-69, An Ordinance Fixing Basic Salaries Ot
Elected Officials Of'The City Of Jeffersonville, Indiana For The Year 1999. Councilperson Perkin~
made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 98-OR~69 on the third and final reading, seconded b'
Council President Conlin, passing unanimously.
Councilperson Perkins made the motion to allow Clerk Treasurer Spencer to use his discretic
to move funds not to exceed $1,000 within a budget to allow for end of year balancing, seconded b
Council President Conlin, passing unanimously.
Ordinance No.98-OR-91, An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within Same Departme]
(Local Roads & Streets) was presented. Council President Conlin made the motion to suspend thc
rules for Ordinance No. 98-OR-91, seconded by Councilperson Frantz, failing on a vote of 6-1
Councilperson Ellis voted in opposition. Councilperson W'dllams made the motion to pass Ordinanc{
No. 98-OR-91 on the first and second reading, seconded by Council President Coniin, passin~
unanimoufly.
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There will be a Council meeting on Monday, December 21, 1998 at 5:00 P.M.
Ordinance No. 98-OR-92, An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within Same Department
(Vehicle Maintenance) was presented. Council President Conlin made the motion to pass Ordinance
No. 98-OR-92 on the first and second reading, seconded by Councilperson Frantz, passing
unanimously.
Ordinance No. 98-OR-93, An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within Same Department
(Common Council) was presented. Council President Conlin made the motion to pass Ordinance No.
98-OR-93 on the first and second reading, seconded by Councilperson Frantz, passing unanimously.
Ordinance No. 98-OR-94, An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within Same Department
(Building Commission) was presented. Councilperson Williams made the motion to pass Ordinance
No. 98-OR-94 on the first and second readings, seconded by Councilperson Frantz, passing
unanimously.
Ordinance No. 98-OR-95, An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within The Same
Department (Mayor) was presented. Council President Conlin made the motion to pass Ordinance
No. 98-OR-95 on the first and second readings, seconded by Councilperson Wilson, passing
unanimously.
Ordinance No. 98-OR-96, An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within Same Department
(Local Roads and Streets) was presented. Council President Conlin made the motion to pass
Ordinance No. 98-OR-96 on the first and second readings, seconded by Councilperson Wilder
passing unanimously.
Ordinance No. 98-OR-97, An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within Same Departme~
(Personnel) was presented..Council President Conlin made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 98-OR-
97 on the first,and second readings, seconded by Councilperson Williams, passing unanimously.
Ordinance No. 98-OR-98, An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within Same Departmenl
(Police) was presented. Councilperson Williams made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 98-OR-98
on the first and second readings, seconded by Councilperson Frantz, passing unanimously.
Deputy Mayor McCauley stated the City has spent a lot of time on the INAAP Project. Thi~
is clearly a regional project that should be consistent with the City's goals. He feels the Reuse
Authority should collect all the revenues that are collected within the INAAP property. Hz
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recommends the Council request an inteflocal agreement to provide that revenue produced stay
within the Reuse Authority. Following discussion, Council President Conlin asked that Deputy
Mayor McCauley work on an inteflocal agreement.
Councilperson Perkins noted the Council minutes of November 16, 1998, page 4, regarding
retiree insurance benefits. As this was not on tonight's agenda, Councilperson Perkins has prepared
Ordinance No. 98-OR-99, An Ordinance Redefining Health Insurance Benefits For Retirees Of The
City Of Jeffersonville, making the motion to pass Ordinance No. 98-OR-99 on the first and second
readings. Councilperson Williams cannot support this at this time as he is concerned for the liability
involved. Firefighter Jim Carter feels the savings gained by the State taking over the convertees will
pay for this. Following discussion, Ordinance No. 98-OR-99 passed on the first and second readings
on a vote of 4-2-1. Councilpersons Williams and Frantz voted nay, with Councilperson Wilder
abstaining.
Councilperson Frantz thanked those that have believed in the Sports and Aquatic Center.
Mayor Galligan said with the recent announcement of Rocky's On the River, and the North
Shore project there is much to be proud of and he thanks all involved.
There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilperson Perkins made the
motion to adjourn at 10:05 P.M., seconded by Council President Conlin, passing unanimously.
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