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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-13-99COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF TI-~ CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA DECEMBER 13, 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 13th day of December, 1999. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Thomas R. Galligan, 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 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 John Perkins, Ron Ellis, Donna M. Frantz, Peggy Knight Wilder, Barbara Wilson, Andrew Williams III, and Vicki Conlin. Absent: None. Mayor Galligan presented the minutes of the meeting of December 6, 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 explaining an additional claim and two changes. Following all discussion, Councilperson Wilder mad~ the motion to approve the claims as presented as well as the additional, seconded by Councilperson Williams, passing unanimously. Council President Conlin presented Clerk and Treasurer Spencer with a clock commemoratin his 28 years as Clerk and Treasurer. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer said he is pleased and honore~ He has no regrets. He wishes good luck to incoming Clerk and Treasurer Wilder. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer said his deputies, Suzy Bass, Barbara Hollis, and Lynne Mayfield have made easy and less stressful. Mr. Brian Dixon, President, Pacesetters Swim Club, presented the Council with a petition ot approximately 90 signatures asking the Council to proceed with the work necessary for the muc~ needed proposed indoor/outdoor swimming pool. Attorney Anne Marie Galligan presented Ordinance No. 99-OR-69, An Ordinance To Amenc December 13, 1999 Page 2 of Ordinance No. 98-OR-75 Concerning The Construction Of Additions and Improvements To Th Sewage Works Of The City Of Jeffersonville; Authorizing The Issuance Of Sewage Works Revenue Bonds, For Such Purpose; Addressing Other Matters Connected Therewith, Including The Issuance Of Notes In Anticipation Of Bonds; And Repealing Ordinances Inconsistent Herewith, explaining additional changes in wording. Councilperson Williams made the motion to approve the corrections to Ordinance No. 99~OR-69, seconded by Councilperson Wilder, passing on a vote of 5-2. Councilpersons Perkins and Ellis voted against. Councilperson Williams then made the motion tc pass Ordinance No. 99~OR-69 on the third reading, seconded by Council President Conlin, passing on a vote of 5-2. Councilpersons Perkins and Ellis voted nay. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to table Ordinance No. 99-OR-76, An Ordinance Changing The Zoning Map Designation Of A Certain Tract Of Property Being Part Of Survey No 22 Of The Illinois Grant From R-2 And B-3 To B-3 Entirely, as no representative is present: seconded by Council President Conlin, passing unanimously. Deputy Mayor McCauley announced the assessed value of the City of Jeffersonville has beer set at $220,407,380 which reduces the tax rate for 2000 below that for 1999. An increase of$.l l had been anticipated. The conditions are now in place ahead of schedule for growth. Deput3 McCauley makes this announcement to encourage the Council to pass Ordinance No. 99-OR-66, At Ordinance Regarding Approval Of A Lease Between The Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commissio~ And The Jeffersonville Redevelopment Authority. Mayor Galligan noted the Park Board is veT supportive. Councilperson Wilson asked about the liability involved with the skateboard park Attomey Galligan said there is less liability ifa place is designated for skateboarding rather than usin~ other public areas. Skateboarders will have to wear protective equipment to use the park Councilperson Williams made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 99-OR-66 on the third and fina reading, seconded by Councilperson Frantz, passing on a vote of 5-2. Councilpersons Perkins am Ellis voted against passage. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to untable Ordinance No. 99-OR-76, An Ordinanc~ Changing The Zoning Map Designation Of A Certain Tract Of Property Being Part Of Survey No 22 Of The lllinois Grant From R-2 And B-3 To B-3 Entirely, as a representative is now present. Mr Scott Thomas, representing Robert Lynn explained the area and the need for the changes. Ther, December 13, 1999 Page 3 of 6 were no resident complaints at the Plan Commission meeting. Public comment was asked for. There being no public comment, Councilperson Perkins made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 99-OR-76, seconded by Councilperson Ellis, passing unanimously. Councilperson Perkins then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 99-OR-76 on all three readings, seconded by Councilperson William, passing unanimously. Attorney Galligan presented Ordinance No. 99-OR-77, An Ordinance Establishing A Parks Department Non-Reverting Fund. This is not a new fund. Council President Conlin made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 99-OR-77, seconded by Councilperson Williams, passing unanimously. Council President Conlin then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 99-OR-77 on all three readings, seconded by Councilperson Williams, passing unanimously. Attorney Galligan presented Resolution No. 99-R-35, Resolution Approving Interlocal Agreement Concerning The Participation Of The Cities Of Jeffersonville And Chaflestown And The Town Of Utica In The INAAP Reuse Authority, explaining this is a separate agreement for the municipalities. The Redevelopment Commission will provide the funding. Councilperson Perkins questioned the funding formula. Deputy McCauley said the profit from the sale of property in the T.I.F. district will be used, not tax money. Councilperson Ellis asked about the appointments to the commission. Attorney Galligan explained tt~ is set by statute. Councilperson Perkins questioned the reimbursement. Attorney Galligan said this should be considered an investment. The majority of the readily developable property is in Jeffersonville Township. Councilperson Perkins said he will support the Resolution but he does have concerns. Them is a need to get the project up and going. He feels the City of Jeffersonville is footing 90 percent of the project. Council President Conlin made the motion to pass Resolution No. 99-R-35, seconded by Councilperson Williams, passing on a vote of 6-1. Councitperson Ellis voted no, stating he is not opposed to the project, he is opposed to the last minute presentation and he would like to see the rest of the agreement. Mayor Galligan presented Ordinance No. 99-OR-78, An Ordinance Authorizing The City Ot Jeffersonville General Fund To Borrow Funds From The City Of Jeffersonville Sewage Fund, explaining the need and use. Following all discussion, Councilperson Wilder made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 99-OR-78, seconded by Councilperson Williams, passin~ unanimously. Councilperson Wilder then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 99-OR-78 on all December 13, 1999 Page 4 of 6 three readings, seconded by Councilperson Williams, passing unanimously. R.esolution No. 99-R-36, A R.esolution To Initiate Special Appropriation (Local Roads and Streets) was presented and discussed. Council President Conlin made the motion to pass R.esolution No. 99-R-36, seconded by Councilperson Williams, passing unanimously. Ordinance No. 99-OR-79, An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within Same Department (Vehicle Maintenance) was presented and explained. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 99-OR-79, seconded by Council President Conlin, passing unanimously. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 99-OR-79 on all three readings, seconded by Council President Conlin, passing unanimously. Ordinance No. 99-OR-80, An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within Same Department (Motor Vehicle) was presented and explained. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 99-OR-80, seconded by Council President Conlin, passing unanimously. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 99-OR-80 on all three readings, seconded by Council President Conlin, passing unanimously. Ordinance No. 99-OR-81, An Ordinance Amending Certain Portions Of Section 1 Of Ordinance No. 98-OR-47 (Fire Department) was presented and explained. Council President Conlin made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 99-OR-81, seconded by Councilperson Williams, passing unanimously. Council President Conlin made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 99-OR-81 on all three readings, seconded by Councilperson Williams, passing unanimously. Ordinance No. 99-OR.-82, An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within Same Department (Fire Department) was presented and explained. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 99-OR.-82, seconded by Council President Conlin, passing unanimously. Councilperson Perkins then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 99-OR-82 on all three readings, seconded by Council President Conlin, passing unanimously. Ordinance No. 99-OR-73, An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within Same Departmenl (Common Council) was presented for the third reading. Councilperson Perkins made the motion tc pass Ordinance No. 99-OR.-73 on the third and final reading, seconded by Councilperson Ellis. passing on a vote of 6-1. Council President Coniin voted against passage. Council President Conlin thanked Councilpersons Frantz, Williams, Wilder, and Perkins fe December 13, 1999 Page 5 of 6 their years of service. She thanked the police and fire department for their professional work at a recent armed robbery. She wishes all a safe and nice holiday season. She is looking forward to 2000. Councilperson Perldns said this is his last meeting after 16 years. He has tried to think about the taxpayer first. He has worked hard for historic preservation, animal rights and more. He takes pride in not missing any meetings. Councilperson Perkins named many of the 30 to 40 elected officials he has had a chance to serve with. He has enjoyed serving and will probably serve again in the future. He has few regrets. The only thing that he feels he should not have done was to go against Clerk and Treasurer Spencer. He publically apologizes to Dick. Councilperson Ellis congratulated the out-going Councilpersons. He looks forward to working with Peggy Wilder as Clerk and Treasurer. He has learned from each and everyone. Councilperson Ellis said it has truly been a pleasure working with Clerk and Treasurer Spencer and he apologizes for his mistake with Clerk and Treasurer Spencer. He is pleased to know him and considers him a friend. Councilperson Ellis considers Councilperson Perkins as close as family. He thanks all for their help and wishes good luck to Peggy Wilder. Councilperson Wilder has truly enjoyed the last eight years. The group has been diverse and has not always agreed. This has been good for the City. She will miss those leaving the Council. She is looking forward to serving as Clerk and Treasure. Councilperson Wilson has enjoyed the last 6½ years. She wishes the best of luck to those leaving the Council and is looking forward to those coming on. She wilt miss Dick Spencer. Councilperson Williams said it has been and honor and privilege to serve and he says thank you. Councilperson Frantz says thank you. A lot of good has been done for the City. She thanks Mayor Galligan, Attorney Galligan and most of ail Phil McCauley for their work on the pool. This is a quality of life issue. She hopes there will be a 15 meter natatorium. She thanked Brian Dixon for his work. Councilperson Frantz says thank you again as it has been a pleasure. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer thanks all for what has been said. When he lost the election he would not look at the vote total. He congratulates Peggy Wilder. Councilperson Wilder stated she appreciates Dick making the transition easy. She will be keeping the staffin the office. Clerkand Treasurer Spencer said his first concern was for his staff. He is sure they will be loyal to her. He has December 13, 1999 Page 6 of 6 no intention of ever running for Clerk and Treasurer. Council President Conlin said Clerk and Treasurer Spencer will be missed. Council President Conlin received a call that there will be an additional $50,000 for the boys and girls club. Mayor Galligan said he and Clerk and Treasurer Spencer have had their differences and he commends him for working with him. He considers him a professional and he is always welcome as he has done a lot for the City. He wishes good luck to Clerk and Treasurer Spencer. Mayor Galligan has enjoyed working with this Council. He will miss those getting off. All have brought different things to the table. All have tried to move the City forward. The first four years have been enjoyable and he looks forward to the next four. He commends Deputy McCauley and others for the increase in the assessed value. This has been a team effort. Mayor Galligan announced the ribbon cutting that will be held Saturday morning for Amtrack. This is a big asset. As a community Jeffersonville is a major player. He noted the Spring Street project. He is pleased to be Mayor. He invites all to a workshop sponsored by Historic Southern Indiana, January 27 and 28 in New Harmony, Indiana. Mayor Galligan invites the current and incoming Council to a Christmas luncheon Friday, December 17 from 11:30 - 2:00 in the Mayor's Conference Room There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilperson Perkins made the motion to adjourn at 8:30 P.M., seconded by Councilperson Ellis, passing unanimously. ATTEST: CLERK ~b~Ih)FREASURER PEGGY WILDER