HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-19-99COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
APRIL19, 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
April, 1999.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Thomas R. Galligan, with Clerk and Tre~ts~i-er 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 p?esent to
join him in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
The roll was called and those present were Councilpersons John Perkins, Ron Ellis, Peggy
Knight Wilder, Barbara Wilson, Andrew Williams III, and Vicki Conlin.
Absent: Councilperson Donna M. Frantz.
Mayor Galligan presented the minutes of the meeting of April 5, 1999 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.
Following all discussion, Council President Conlin made the motion to approve the ~laims as
presented, seconded by Councilperson Williams, passing unanimously. ; : ?
Ms. Jenny Griffin and neighbors appeared before the Council to request a traffic: si~nal at
Allison Lane and Meadowlark. She thanked Mayor Galligan and Engineer Miller for~ meeting with
the group previously. Engineer Miller has received a quote of $52,504 from Metzger Electric for the
traffic signal. He has also talked with the County Commissioners who gave the O K. if4themorley
is raised. Allison Lane is in the County. The neighbors have been trying to get a light at the
intersection for 10 years as this intersection is a safety hazard. The traffic count indicates a need for
a light. Councilperson Wilson said the first she was aware of the problem was this spring, nothing
has come before the Council. She has been in contact with the Commissioners and they have agreed
to pay one halfofa study. They are currently waiting for the results of the study. Engineer Miller
has paid a traffic engineer for a study and he has the results. Councilperson Wilson indicated the
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County is looking into a 80/20 grant. Engineer Miller said a 80/20 grant takes 12 years.
Councilperson Wilson said she would have asked the Commissioners to attend the meeting if she
would have known the neighbors would be attending. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to
support a traffic signal at Meadowlark and Allison Lane. Council President Conlin said she will be
in Indianapolis on Wednesday and she will ask if there are any funds available. Councilperson
Williams feels County money is very unlikely. He suggests looking for funds as it is essential to serve
the safety needs of the citizens. There is a need to render more than "lip service". Clerk and
Treasurer Spencer explained several ways money could be obtained. Councilperson Ellis is concerned
the Council has not been made aware of the problem and now all ora sudden it is a "hot pot". Ms.
Griffin said there are two concerns, the new Meijer store and JeffHigh. The need to address the
problem has become greater in the last two months. Also, Christ Gospel Church members have been
cutting through the subdivision. Ms. Lisa Gill, President of the Block Watch Program, has had a car
accident at the intersection. Also, cars are always running the 3-way stop near her home and her
daughter has nearly been hit. Ms. Linda Wheeler worked on trying to get a light at the intersection
12 years ago. The situation has become worse. She asks the Council to come on Meadowlark and
try to get on Allison Lane. Ms. June Horn said her daughter was in a bad accident at the intersection.
Council President Conlin said they will follow up on this. The group is being heard. Councilperson
Ellis said the safety of the citizens is the foremost concern and he will support getting the money. He
also said this same Council has been here for three years and why have the neighbors not come before
this. Councilperson Wilson also wishes she would have known more earlier and she is thrilled they
have come before the Council. She also wishes she would have been invited to the meeting as she
would have been there. She also will make sure there is follow up. She thanks all for coming.
Mayor Galligau will take the petition to the Commissioners. He encourages the neighbors to attend
the Commissioners meeting. Engineer Miller denied tiffs is a political issue as he was asked by
Donnie Griffin to help. Mr. Griffin said he felt it was the job of the City Engineer to get this done.
Coundilperson W'flson said this is fight and the Engineer should bring the problem to the Council for
funding. The motion to support a traffic signal at Meadowlark and Allison Lane passed unanimously.
Councilperson Perkins made a motion to draft a letter to the Commissioners requesting one half of
the funding for the traffic signal at Meadowlark and Allison Lane, seconded by Councilperson Ellis,
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passing unanimously. Mayor Galligan said the light needs to be put in. He will take the letter and
petition to the Commissioners. Council President Conlin will attend the meeting and hand carry the
letter. Mayor Galligan mentioned there are drainage problems in the area.
Mr. Phil McCauley, Deputy Mayor, presented and explained Resolution No. 99-R-16, A
Resolution Approving Statement Of Benefits For Purposes Of Property Tax Abatemem (Axmann
Conveying Systems, Inc.). Mr. Rene Heck, Vice President explained the company has been in
Louisville since 1996 and they are excited to move to Indiana to expand. Deputy McCauley said this
is the first employer in this industrial park and he hopes to draw 28 businesses. Following questions,
Council President Conlin made the motion to pass Resolution No. 99-R46, seconded by
Councilperson Williams, passing unanimously.
City Attorney Anne Marie Galligan presented and explained Resolution No. 99-R-17, A
Resolution Endorsing The "Traffic Stops Statistics Study Act Of 1998" And The Mayor's Police
Advisory Committee. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass Resolution No. 99-R-17,
seconded by Councilperson Wilson, passing unanimously.
Clerk and Treasurer Spencer presented and explained Ordinance No. 99-OR-16, An
Ordinance Authorizing The City Of Jeffersonville General Fund To Borrow Funds From The City Of
Jeffersonville Sewage Fund. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to suspend the rules for
Ordinance No. 99-OR-16, seconded by Council President Conlin, passing unanimously.
Councilperson Perkins then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 99-OR- 16 on all three readings,
seconded by Councilperson Wilson, passing unanimously.
Council President Conlin presented and explained Ordinance No. 99-OR-17, An Ordinance
Amending Section 35.10 Of The Jeffersonville Municipal Code And Establishing A Sick Leave Policy
For Injuries In The Line Of Duty. Council President Conlin made a motion to suspend the rules for
Ordinance No.99-OR-17, seconded by Councilperson Wilder, passing unanimously. Council
President Conlin then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 99-OR-17 on all three readings,
seconded by Councilperson Wilder, passing unanimously.
Council President Conlin said the Council is dose to a contract with the F.O.P. The Council
will meet for a workshop Monday, April 26 at 5 P.M. She thanks representatives Carter and Broady
for their work on the contract.
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Councilperson Ellis has received a request for pot hole repairs on Dutch Lane. Mayor
Galligan said they will be fixed tomorrow.
C ouncilperson Perkins said the water line stopped at the 300 block of Williams Street and
those in the 400 block do not have a water line. Attorney Galligan has talked with IN American
Water Company and was told they would install water lines at the property owner's expense. There
is a need for a meeting between IN AWC and the residents. Mayor Gatligan said the water company
is asking those not on the line if they want to get on. Ms. Nellie Knowland asked if city residents are
not entitled to city utilities. Attorney Galligan explained the City does not own the water or the gas
utility.
Councilperson Ellis received a report of an altercation between a city employee and a down
town merchant. He would like to discuss this in executive session. Mayor Galligan does not have
a problem with this. There will be a short executive session at the beginning of the workshop on
April 26.
Mayor Galfigan thanked the Police Department~ Fire Department, Street Department and all
that had to work during "Thunder'. They all did an excellent job.
Mitch Harland and his son Eric of Boy Scout Troop 1 were acknowledged and thanked for
attending the meeting.
There being no ft~her business to come before the Council, Council President Conlin made
the motion to adjourn, seconded by Counc~.~assm~y/~
ATTEST:
CLERK AND TREAS/ZREI~RICHARD SPENCER