HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-06-99COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
DECEMBER 6, 1999
The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville met in special session in the Multi-Purpose
Meeting Room in the City-County Building, Jeffersonville, Indiana, at 6:10 P.M. on the 6th day ot
December, 1999.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Thomas R. Galligan, with Deputy Clerk Barbara
Hollis at the desk. Mayor Galtigan 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 Donna M. Frantz, Peggy Knight
Wilder, Andrew Williams III, and Vicki Conlin.
Absent: Councilpersons John Perkins, Ron Ellis, and Barbara Wilson.
Mayor Galligan presented the minutes of the meeting of November 15, 1999 for consideration
by the Council. Councilperson Wilder made the motion to approve the minutes as presented.
seconded by Councilperson Williams and carried unanimously.
Deputy Clerk Hollis presented the claim list for consideration by the Council, explaining on.
additional claim. Following all discussion, Council President Conlin made the motion to approve the
claims as presented as well as the additional, seconded by Councilperson Williams, passing
unanimously.
Mr. Jim Gutting, Bond Counsel, appeared before the Council explaining the need to pass
Ordinance No. 99-OR-69, An Ordinance To Amend Ordinance No. 98-OR-75 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 Othe~
Matters Connected Therewith, Including The Issuance Of Notes In Anticipation Of Bonds: An~
Repealing Ordinances Inconsistent Herewith. The Ordinance brings the language in confonnanc~
with the State Revolving Loan Fund. The original Ordinance was passed in July, 1998. The interesl
rate remains at 2.9%. Councilperson Williams made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 99-OR-6~c
on the first and second readings, seconded by Councilperson Wilder, passing unanimously.
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Mr. Gutting next explained Resolution No. 99-R-34, A Resolution Declaring An Official
Intent To Reimburse Expenditures. Council President Conlin made the motion to pass Resolution
No. 99-R-34, seconded by Councilperson Williams, passing unanimously.
Mayor Galligan said the last sewer rate increase was set to support a 15.5 million dollar bond
issue. Last December 6.445 million was issued and the current issue is for 3.39 million. These issues
are being done in steps to save interest.
Councilperson Perkins arrives at 6:20 P.M.
Attorney Anne Marie Galligan presented and explained Ordinance No. 99-OR-70, An
Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within Same Department. Councilperson Wilder made the
motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 99-OR-70, seconded by Councilperson Frantz, pasting
unanimously. Councilperson Wilder then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 99-OR-70
seconded by Councilperson Frantz, passing unanimously.
Ordinance No. 99-OR-71, An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Witlxin Same Departmen
(Probation User Fund) and Ordinance No. 99-OR~72, An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds
Within Same Department (City Court)'were presented and explained. Council President Conlin made
the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 99-OR-71 and Ordinance No. 99-OR-72
seconded by Councilperson Williams, passing unanimously. Council President Conlin then made th,
motion to pass Ordinance No. 99-OR-71 and Ordinance No. 99-OR-72 on all three readings,
seconded by Councilperson Williams, passing unanimously.
Ordinance No. 99-OR-73, An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within Same Departmenl
(Common Council) was presented for passage. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to suspend
the rules for Ordinance No. 99-OR-73, seconded by Councilperson Williams, failing on a vote of 4-1
with Council President Conlin voting nay. Councilperson Perkins then made the motion to pas.,
Ordinance No. 99-OR-73 on the first and second readings, seconded by Councilperson Williams
pasting on a vote of 4-1. Council President Conlin voted against passage. -~
Deputy Clerk Hollis explained the need for passage of Ordinance No. 99-OR-74, A
Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within Same Department (Clerk and Treasurer). Counci
President Conlin made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 99-OR-74, seconded b3
Councilperson Frantz, passing unanimously. Council President Conlin then made the motion to pas~
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Ordinance No. 99-OR-74 on alt three readings, seconded by Councilperson Frantz, passing
unanimously.
Councilperson Ellis arrives at 6:30 P.M.
Mayor Gailigan presented Ordinance No 99-OR-75, An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds
Within Same Department (Mayor). The transferred funds will be used to buy computers for use by
kids in a drag prevention program. Councilperson Perkins questions if this is an appropriate fund for
the expenditure. Following ail discussion, Councilperson. Perkins made the motion to suspend the
rules for Ordinance 99-OR-75, seconded by Councilperson Williams. Councilperson Perkins made
the motion to pass Ordinance No. 99-OR-75 on all three readings, seconded by Councilperson
Williams, passing unanimously.
Councilperson Ellis apologized for arriving late. He stated he has no idea what passed but
said he probably would have voted against some.
Councilperson Perkins asked if the current bond issue funds would all be used for 8~ Street
and Graham Street. Mayor Galligan replied yes. Councilperson Perkins asked if the claims for Grant
Trucking were payable to a relative o£Marvin Grant, and if the work was bid. Mayor Gailigan
explained Marvin Grant's sonis Grant Trucking. The trucks are leased by the hour. Councilperson
Perkins asked who is responsible for hiring the trucking. Mayor Galligan said that would probabl)
be Marvin-Grant. Councilperson Perkins questioned if this maybe a conflict of interest. Mayox
Galligan said several different companies are used, however Grant's son is helping with the paving
and training. This is a win win situation. Councilperson Perkins then questioned the purchase of 48
golf balls. Mayor Galligan responded these ball have City of Jeffersonville on one side and Mayo~
Tom Gailigan on the other and are used for promotion. Councilperson Perkins noticed ar
advertisement for the Magin Luther Fdng Jr. concert that appeared had been done by Mayor Gailigan
He felt it would have been better to say City of Jeffersonville, or People of Jeffersonville. He feek,
donations are good, but feels the City should get credit as taxpayer money is used.
Mayor Gailigan said "Amtrak is coming". The first two weeks are booked up and a car hac
to be added. The train will be available for public viewing and a celebration will be held. The detaih
areunsumatlhistime~ L & I has been good to work with. The opening ofWoerle Road was hek
last week. Street lights are to come. Councilperson Ellis has been asked how much the road cos
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the City. Mayor Galligan answered approximately $300,000. The reason the City built the road was
to make k wider, so there could be a I00 foot right of way, and to make it 2 feet thick. The road has
been designed to intersect with the innercity road. It is hoped in the future to extend to Highway 62
and Utica Pike. The road fits in the master plan. Council President Conlin has had two calls of
thanks fi.om residents of Augusta Drive. Councilperson Wilder commends the donation of property
for the road by Mr. and Mrs. Woerle. The Woefle's care about the community as evidenced by the
donation of property for the youth soccer field. This is a valuable piece of property.
Councilperson Ellis has been asked about the water meters being read monthly. Mayor
Galligan said this is supposed to be started.
There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilperson Perkins made the
motion to adjourn at 6:45 P.M., seconded by Council President Conlin, passing unanimously.
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