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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-19-99COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA JANUARY 19, 1999 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 19th day of January, 1999. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Thomas R. Gailigan, with Clerk and Treasurer C. Richard Spencer Jr. at the desk. Mayor Galligan welcomed all in attendance, asking ail those present to stand as Councilperson Ellis gave the invocation. Mayor Galtigan asked ail those present to join him in the pledge of ailegiance to the flag. The roll was called and those present were Councilpersons lohn Perkins, Ron Ellis, Donna M. Frantz, Peggy Knight Wilder, Barbara Wilson, and Vicki Conlin. Absent: Councilperson Andrew Williams III. Mayor Gailigan presented the minutes of the meeting of January 4, 1999 for consideration by the Council. Councilperson W'dson made the motion to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by Councilperson Frantz and carried unanimously. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer presented the claim list for consideration by the Council, with one additionai claim. Police Chief Mike Pavey explained the additional claim is for service revolvers for the officers. ChiefPavey answered questions. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer explained the claim on the list to pay for the Nationai League of Cities dues would require a transfer. Councilperson Williams arrives at the meeting at 7:15 P.M. Following all discussion of the claims, Councilperson Perk/ns made the motion to approve the claims as presented as well as the additional, Seconded by Council President Conlin, passing unanimously. Mr. Mike Hutt asked if there would be a report available on the savings reaiized by the City handling their own trash collection. Mayor Gailigan promises a report at the next meeting. Fire Chief Mike Smith appeared before the Council explaining he would like to start a tradition to recognize retiring firefighters. He then presented Mr. Mike Priest with a 30 years service lapel pin and other gifts. Mr. John Palmer was presented a 25 year lapel pin and girls. The men January 19, 1999 Page 2 of 5 received standing ovations. Mayor Galligan thanked Mr. Priest and Mr. Palmer for their service, saying he is sorry to loose them. Ms. Sharon Marra, Executive Director, Clark County Solid Waste District, appeared before the Council to explain the changes and definitions for curbside intedocal agreement. The area was explained and questions were answered. Delinquent accounts will go to small claims. Following all attempts to collect, the City will be liable. At the conclusion of all discussion. Council President Conlin made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 99-OR-5, A Revision Of Definitions For Curbside Intedocal Agreement, seconded by Councilperson Frantz, passing unanimously. Council President Conlin then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 99-OR-5 on all three readings, seconded by Councilperson Frantz, passing unanimously. City Attorney Sedwick Galligan presented and explained Ordinance No. 99-OR-6, An Ordinance Amending Certain Portions Of Section 1 Of Ordinance No. 98-OR-47 (Motor Vehicle). This salary will combine a position previously held by George Trembly, with purchasing and some riverfront activities. Following all discussion, Councilperson Perkins made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 99-OR-6, seconded by Council President Conlin, passing unanimously. Councilperson Perkins then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 99-OR-6 on all three readings, seconded by Council President Conlin, passing unanimously. Attorney Sedwick Galligan presented and explained Resolution No. 99-R~, A Resolution to Advertise For An Additional Appropriation (Motor Vehicle). Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass Resolution No. 99-R-,~seconded by Council President Conlin, passing unanimously. Attorney Sedwick Galligan presented and explained Ordinance No. 99-OR-7, An Ordinance Establishing Rates For Travel Expenses For City Officials And Employees (Amending Section 36.01 Of The Jeffersonville Municipal Code). Council President Conlin made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 99-OR-7, seconded by Councilperson Ellis, passing unanimously. Council President Conlin then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 99-O1>,-7 on all three readings, seconded by Councilperson Ellis, passing unanimously. Attorney Sedwick Galligan opened discussion regarding funding request for INAAP, reviewing questions and suggesting the council invite representatives to come to a workshop. There are obvious expenses, however, the Reuse Authority has not adopted a budget. The leases are being January 19, 1999 Page 3 of 5 reviewed by attomeys and accountants. A committee to look into funding sources has been formed. Attomey Sedwick Galligan feels it important to the Council to have the opportunity to ask questions, get some information, and to know what it going on. The previously signed agreement says the Reuse Authority will come to the Council for funding. It does not state the level of funding. The value of the leases was discussed. Mayor Galligan said there is no responsibility for the cleanup. The problem Mayor Galligan has is that if the City puts in $55,000, the County puts in $75,000 - 27% of the $75,000 comes from the City of Jeffersonville. And they want to control it. Mayor Galligan does not agree with the funding formula, as it is not in the best interest of the taxpayers of Jeffersonville to be double-dipped every time. Attorney Sedwick Galligan stated the funding formula contained in the letter from Mr. Gillenwater is not the formula that was adopted by the Reuse Authority. Council President Conlin suggests representatives be invited to the next meeting. Councilperson Frantz made the motion to send the letter, drafted by Attorney Sedwick Galligan, signed by Mayor Galligan, to the Reuse Authority, seconded by Councilperson Wilder. Councilperson Perkins questions how can double taxation be avoided. Councilperson Perkins attended the Commissioner's meeting where Harold Satterly was appointed to the Reuse Authority and approval of an initial expenditure of $25,000 was made. Grant funds were also discussed. It was asked if any other municipalities had responded. Mayor Galligan stated Clarksville has said they will get out. This may lead to it going to GSA. Mayor Galligan further stated if this was gone atSer with a business approach you would first establish immediate costs, establish what the leases were and costs, then establish costs. You would also go after grants. To expect the municipalities to kick in early without more information than has been given is ludicrous. If the motive is to get all the municipalities out, than it is not ludicrous. It will be an embarrassment to the whole region. Councilperson Perkins feels the City of Jeffersonville and the Town of Charlestown could benefit from the project as annexation is not prohibited. Mayor Galligan said the key for control is that ail are protected from hierarchy on economic development, that economic development grows with all communities. To do this there needs to be some organization that respects all boundaries and sets up parameters. The motion to approve sending the letter passed on a vote of 5-2, with Councilpersons Perkins and Ellis voting against. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer, in response to Councilperson Perkins question at the last January 19, 1999 Page 4 of 5 meeting, reported the interest earned in 1998 was $350,700.79 Council President Conlin said the committee for the Martin Luther King celebration did an excellent job. On the agenda for the next workshop will be Jeff Housing Authority and representatives of the Tourism Board. Council President Conlin would like to have a committee study the retiree's health insurance benefits. The committee members will be Firefighter Carter, Firefighter Local Representative Decker, F.O.P. Representative Gavin, Police Officer Cox, and Councilpersons Perkins, Wilder, and Conlin. Council President Conlin informed the Council of a problem on Evergreen Circle which is in the 2-mile fringe~ There is a need to set up a meeting with the Council, Commissioners, and residents. The F.O.P. contract committee will be Councilpersons Conlin, Ellis, and Frantz. Councilperson Perkins attended the Commission's meeting to hear about the county-wide sewer system and a contract with Aqua-Source. He has several questions on this. One question is future annexation. Attorney Sedwick Galligan stated the rates in the petition are significantly higher. She reviewed the existing facilities. Councilperson Perkins questions the disadvantage. Attomey Sedwick Galligan said the City would not have waivers of remonstrance. Annexation laws are changing and are being made harder. Mayor Galligan said he is trying to protect this community to grow in a planned growth to encourage development. Mayor Galligan asked why anybody would let a private entity come in and make a profit on the local people, when a municipality could do the same thing. Councilperson Perkins asked if the City had sued the County. Attorney Sedwick Gailigan explained two different law suits. The workshop is scheduled for February 10 at 5:00 P.M. Councilperson Frantz thanked Council President Conlin for inviting her to a meeting with the residents of Evergreen Circle. She hopes help can be obtained for the residents. Councilperson Frantz has had good contacts and feedback regarding the Aquatic Center. She thanks those that have helped. It is a good idea to get the Tourism Bureau involved. People are getting excited and she appreciates the support. Council President Conlin will get copies of the F.O.P. contract to the committee members. Mayor Galligan has announced his candidacy for a second term as Mayor and he is looking forward to running. There are a lot of good things going on. He attended the DARE graduation January 19, 1999 Page 5 of 5 today. The Police do a good job. He received a call from a parent thanking the departmem for the training her son received. The new hotels are getting started. Exit 0 will be closed to run the sewer line to the area for the Hotels. There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilperson Perkins made the motion to adjourn at 8:25 P.M., seconded by Councilperson Conlin, passing unanimously. GALEIGA~ ATTEST: ~ CLE ' AND TKEAS[~ER C. ~ SPENCER IR.