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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-16-99COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA FEBRUARY 16, 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.Mi on the 16th day of February, 1999. The meeting was called to order by Council President Vicki 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 her 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 Vicki Conlin. Absent: None. Council President Coniin presented the minutes of the meeting of February 1, 1999 for consideration by the Council. City Attorney Sedwick Galligan asked the report presented by Street Commissioner Ervin be included with the minutes. 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 Perkins made the motion to approve the claims as presented as well as the additional, seconded by Councilperson Williams, passing unanimously. Deputy Mayor Phil McCauley presented and explained Resolution 99-R-6, A Resolution Approving Statement Of Benefits For Purposes Of Property Tax Abatement (Gateway Galvanizing Inc.). Deputy Mayor McCauley said this is a "bread and butter" type company creating all new jobs. This statement of benefits fits the guidelines for a five year abatement. Following all discussion, Councilperson Frantz made the motion to pass Resolution No. 99-R-6, seconded by Councilperson Perkins, passing unanimously. The counc'fl agreed to table A Resolution Approving Statement Of Benefits For Purposes Of Property Tax Abatement (Axmann Conveying Systems, Inc.). February 16, 1999 Page 2 of 3 City Attorney Sedwick Galligan presented and explained Ordinance No. 99-OR-11, An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 98-OR-68 Annexing Contiguous Territory By Voluntary Petition. Following explanations, Councilperson Perkins made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 99-OR-11, seconded by Councilperson Ellis, passing unanimously. Councilperson Wilson then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 99-OR-11 on all three readings, seconded by Councilperson Perkins, passing unanimously. Fire Chief Mike Smith appeared before the Council to request permission to order a car to replace a 1991 Chewolet with 120,000 plus miles on it. This was discussed during budget workshops and he was told to approach the Council later. Funding was discussed. Council President Conlin will meet with Clerk and Treasurer Spencer to decide the funding. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to allow Chief Smith to order the car, seconded by C0uncilperson Wilson, passing unanimously. Councilperson Frantz inquired if the Fie Department has two fire inspectors and if they have take-home cars. Chief Smith replied there are two with take-home cars. Council President Conlin noted the recent ground breaking for North Shore Development. This with the work in the piggyback and on the riverfront is exciting. She gives thanks to Deputy Mayor McCauley, City Attorney Sedwick Galligan, Clerk and Treasurer Spencer, and the Council. Council President Conlin then read a letter in support of the planned swimming facility. This was signed by Brian Dixon and included a petition with 100 signatures. Council President Cordin appreciates the group that met to discuss the F.O.P. contract stating this is going smooth. Council President Conlin thanked the two Boy Scouts from Troop 49 for attending the meeting as part of their work on a merit badge. Councilperson Williams requests that Deputy Mayor McCauley be invited to the next council workshop to go over the funds needed as match for grants. Councilperson Wilson requests an executive session before the workshop to have a lawsuit update. Councilperson Ellis asked if there was any further information on the closing of National Avenue. City Attorney Sedwick Galligan said there has been talk, but no definite information available at this time. Ms. Nellie Nowland inquired about closing Popp Street. She was told this February 16, 1999 Page 3 of 3 not being considered. Councilperson Frantz would like to invite the Tourism Bureau to the next workshop to request help in funding the aquatic center. Councilperson Wilder suggested a Resolution be prepared. Councilperson Ellis inquired if there was information available regarding the number of Jeffersonville residents that have been hired by companies granted tax abatements. Deputy Mayor McCauley said this would be a good questions to add to the annual survey. Council President Conlin set the next workshop for 5:00 P.M. on March 1, 1999. The executive session will be at 5:00 P.M. with the workshop to follow. There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilperson Perkins made the motion to adjourn at 7:45 P.M., seconded by Council President Conlin, passing unanimously. MAYOR THOIVI~S R~. GA] ~AN ATTEST: ~ o /~ CLE /X ANY T EASVJ(ER C. SPENCER