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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-21-99COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA JUNE 21, 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 21st day of June, 1999. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Thomas R. Galligarg 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 W'flliams 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 HI, and Vicki Conlin. Absent: None. Mayor Galligan presented the minutes of the meeting of May 25, 1999 and June 8, 1999 for consideration by the Council. Counc'flperson Wilson made the motion to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by Counc'flperson Williams and carried unanimously. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer presented the claim list for consideration by the Council, explaining one additional claim. Following all discussion, Councilperson Wilder made the motion to approve the claims as presented as well as the additional, seconded by Councilperson Williams, passing unanimously. Planning and Zoning Director Jana Ecker appeared before the Council to request passage of Ordinance No. 99-OR-31, An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within Same Department (Building Commission), and Ordinance No. 99-OR-32, An Ordinance Amending Certain Portions Of Section 10fOrdinanceNo. 98-OR-47 (Building Commission), on the third reading. Councilperson Ellis stated he has supported this on the first and second readings but has been approached by other employees for additional pay. He is concerned for the precedence that may be set. Director Ecker explained this is not only a raise but a change in job description and duties. Councilperson Ellis would rather address this at budget time. Councilperson Frantz made the motion to pass Ordinance June 21, 1999 Page 2 of 5 No. 99-OR-31 on the third and final reading, seconded by Council President Conlin. Councilperson Perkins hates to vote against this as he knows the employee and her work and feels she is probably one of the most qualified employees the City has ever employed. He is concerned giving a mid-year adjustment. Council President Conlin said she also has been approached and intends to look at all salaries at budget time. Ordinance No. 9%OR-31 passed on a vote of 5-2 with Councilpersons Perkins and Ellis voting no. Councilperson Frantz then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 99- OR-32 on the third and final reading, seconded by Council President Conlin, passing on a vote of 5-2. Councilpersons Perkins and Ellis voted against passage. City Attorney Anne Marie Galligan presented Ordinance No. 99-OR-34, An Ordinance Of Additional Appropriation (General Fund - Planning and Zoning), explaining the need for a planning and zoning ordinance update. She said 8 proposals have been received. It is estimated it will take one year to complete. Councilperson Perkins is concerned for the two and one half cant on the tax rate the additional appropriation represents. He would rather look for the funds during budgets. Director Ecker explained the urgent need as litigation is very possible. Council President Conlin made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 99-OR-34, seconded by Councilperson Frantz, passing unanimously. Council President Conlin then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 99-OR-34 for $507000, seconded by Councilperson Frantz, passing unanimously. Deputy Mayor Phil McCauley presented Resolution No. 99-R~21/~ A Resolution Approving Statement Of Benefits For Purposes Of Property Tax Abatement (Great Dane Power Equipment, Inc.)~ explaining the location and the building. The company has outgrown their present location and must relocate. The request is within the guidelines. Mr. Rick Hudicke and Mri Brian Moore, representatives of the company, were in attendance to answer questions. Deputy McCauley said the company hopes to grow to employee in excess of 90. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass Resolution No. 99-R-21~ seconded by Council President Conlin, passing unanimously. Ordinance No. 99-OR-35, An Ordinance Of Additional Appropriation (General Fund - Spring Street Grant Match) was presented. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 99-OR-35, seconded by Councilperson Williams, passing unanimously. Councilperson Perkins then made the motion to pass Ordinance 99-OR-35 on all three readings, seconded by Councilperson Williams, passing unanimously. Deputy McCauiey explained the funding to date June 21, 1999 Page 3 of 5 saying the major improvement is nearing completion. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to table Ordinance No. 99-OR-36, An Ordinance Of Additional Appropriation (General Fund - Traffic Light), seconded by Councilperson Williams, passing unanimously. Councilperson Wilder made the motion to table the third reading on Ordinance No. 99-OR- 27, An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within Same Department (Common Council) until after the council workshop, seconded by Council President Conlin, passing unanimously. Mr. Lany Wilder, Attorney for the Town of Utica appeared before the Council requesting passage of Resolution No. 99-R-22, A Resolution Authorizing The Annexation Of The DeArk Property By The Town Of Utica, and Resolution No.9%R-23. A Resolution Authorizing The Annexation Of the Anetta Pointer, Mildred Rauth, Clyde Goodwin And Alice Julius Property By The townOfUtica. This is a voluntary petition for annexation. Deputy McCauley told the Council there are no plans or goals for the City of Jeffersonville to move in this direction. Some of the land in this annexation has been donated for the Utica Fire Department. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass Resolution No. 99-R-22, seconded by Council President Conlin, passing on a vote of 6-0-1 with Councilperson Wilder abstaining. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass Resolution No. 99~R-23, seconded by Council President Conlin, passing on a vote of 6-0-1. Councflperson Wilder abstained. Councilperson Frantz presented Ordinance No. 99-OR-37, An Ordinance Amending SS 35.10 & 35.12 Of The Jeffersonville Municipal Code Concerning Sick Leave And Bereavement Leave. Councilperson Ellis feels this should be brought up at budget time. Councilperson Frantz made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 99-OR-37 on the first and second readings, seconded by Councilperson Williams, passing on a vote of 5-2. Councilpersons Ellis and Perkins voted no. This will be discussed at the workshop, Thursday, June 24, 1999 at 5:30 P.M. Attorney Galligan presented Resolution No. 99-R-24, A Resolution In Support For Full Funding Of The Community Development Block Grant Program In The Year 2000, explaining Indiana Association Of Cities and Towns has requested passage. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass Resolution No. 99~R-24, seconded by Council President Conlin, passing unanimously. Vehicle Maintenance Director Mike Ewton appeared before the Council explaining a letter June 21, 1999 Page 4 of 5 requesting pay changes in his department. He is not requesting additional funds and believes the changes will save the City money. Council President Conlin realizes there is a need to pay to get qualified employees. Councilperson Ellis is not opposed to paying employees what they are worth, he does oppose mid-year changes. Councilperson Wilder said every case is different and she would like to go ahead with this as the work could be sent out with no effort to save the City money. Following all discussion, Councilperson Frantz made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 99-OR-38, An Ordinance Amending Certain Portions Of Section 1 Of Ordinance No. 98-OR-47 (Vehicle Maintenance) on the first and second readings, seconded by Councilperson Wilder, passing on a vote of 6-1. Councilperson Ellis voted no. Councilperson Frantz then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 99-OR-39, An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within Same Department (Vehicle Maintenance), on the first and second readings, seconded by Councilperson Wilder, passing on a vote of 6-1 with Councilperson Ellis voting no. Councilperson Frantz thanked Director Ewton for the good job and the information. There will be a special meeting Thursday, June 24, 1999 at 5:15 P.M. Council President Conlin made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 99-OR-40, An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within Same Department (Common Council),seconded by Councilperson Williams, passing unanimously. A discussion was held regarding the repair and maintenance of traffic signals. Council President Conlin made the motion to pas Ordinance No. 99- OR-40 on all three readings, seconded by Councilperson Williams, passing unanimously. Council President Conlin announced the Council will sponsor a workshop on July 6, 1999 at 5:30 P.M. to hear Dr. Graham Tort speak. Other elected officials have been invited. The July meetings will be on the 6~ and 19t~, with the August meetings on the 2na and 16~. The week of August 23 will be scheduled for budgets. Councilperson Perkins announced that July 31 is the tentative date for the Family Fest. Councilperson Perkins received a call from the Street Department saying the new truck that was said would go to lohn Lewis did not go to him. Also there is a questions why John Lewis as a supervisor does not get to wear a white shirt and have a radio. Mayor Galligan will look into this. Councilperson Ellis has met with residents of William Street and eight have signed on for water. He feels the rest will also sign on. IN American Water Company will go ahead. June 21, 1999 Page 5 of 5 Councilperson Ellis said the residents along Hamburg Pike in the area of Liter's Quarry suffer with a bunch of crud that is run down Hamburg Pike every day. Tiffs is not wet. Liter's Quarry will be contacted. Councilperson Wilson said the Concerts In the Park have been outstanding, She would like to see all the Council attend. There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilperson Perk/ns made the motion to adjourn at 8:20 P.M., seconded by Councilperson Williams, passing unanimously. ATTEST: /~ CLEI~I~ AND TREASUi~ C. RI~Algd2~PENCER JR. Te Employee Sparks Haven New Man Yrs. 2.75 9.50 Wages This Yr. ~ $11.00 Hr. Difference 10.30 10,712 11,444 728.00 10.59 11,014 11,444 426.00 8.44 8,778 11,444 2,666.00 3,820.00 The other employee is already making $11.17 per hour and would be raised at this time. I presently have on the Maintenance Lot (3) Police Dept. vehicles that I would have to send out to have them wired with the new equpment needed for the initial set-up. I have in the "City" approximately 3 other vehicle that will require Eemrgency Lighting. It is also time to switch some equipment from cars in the "City". This man could handle all the Radio isntalls and be able to Troubleshoot any problems that occur. He would be able to do this for the Bldg, Street, Sanitation, Parks, Police, and Fire Dept. The savings alone would more than cover the requests I am making. And the prospect of having this service readily available would result in better respnse time, and less time down for every department. ENTERING A NEW ERA OF COMMUNITY GROWTH AND UNITY This Yr. To: First, I apologize for not getting this information to each of the Council Members earlier. I have been trying to make this work, and hope it will be in Agreement with all of the "council". I recently lost an employee due to his relocation. In his position, he had varied duties. They were for the most part not Skilled positions. He was a parts runner, allowing the mechanics to continue working on needed repairs. He was also in charge of cleaning the shop of debris, and 9roundskeeper. His wage was at $8.44 per hour. We all know than I can not hire a skilled per- son for this wage. I have an applicant that I feel will be an asset to this Dept. and "City" as a whole. I know of this persons abilities and work firsthand as I am presently usings his services now through his place of employment. With the addition of Cameras and Video Equipment alone in the Police Dept. his skills are in Demand. It will take $11.00 per hour to get this individual here and we all know that is reasonable. I feel it is almost a nec- essity to have him in the "city". The problem I have here is that of the (3) mechanics I now have, two (2) of them are making slightly less than this. I do not feel that it would be Right or Ethical to hire some- one in above them. They also are Skilled in their own areas. They are in fact underpaid for their abilities and Skills. I would like to bring them to the $11.00 mark along with the new man. This situation is Unique in the Fact that while there is an increase, the savings the" City" will see will MORE THAN OFFSET the changes, I am requesting. As I said, I apologize for the lateness of this letter, I can not get on the Agenda for June 21, however I will be present if you feel you could address this request. Respectfully, ENTERING A NEW ERA OF COMMUNITY GROV~TH AND UNITY