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Home My WebLink About09-20-2004COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA September 20, 2004 The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met in regular session in the Multi-Purpose Meeting Room in the City-County Building, Jeffersonville, Indiana, at 7:30 P.M. on Monday September 20, 2004. Mayor Rob Waiz, with Clerk Treasurer Peggy Wilder at the desk, called the meeting to order. Also present were City Attorney Les Merkley and Deputy Clerk Barbara Hollis. Mayor Waiz welcomed all in attendance, asking all those present to stand as Councilperson Grooms gave the invocation. Mayor Waiz then 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, Ed Zastawny, Keith Fetz, Connie Sellers, Barbara Wilson, Ron Grooms, and Phil McCauley. Absent: None Councilperson Grooms made the motion to approve the agenda with the deletion of agenda item #15 and agenda item #16, adding agenda items #14A Amending Tax Anticipation Warrants, and agenda item #14B Ordinance Authorizing Borrowing Of Funds From Drainage, second by Conncilperson Perkins passing on a vote of 7-0. Mayor Waiz pre~ented the minutes of the meeting of September 8, 2004, along with the workshop memoranda of August 2, 2004, August 5, 2004, August 10, 2004, August 16, 2004, and September 8, 2004 for approval. Councilperson Wilson made the motion to approve the minutes of September 8, 2004 as presented, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 7-0. Councilperson Wilson then made the motion to approve all workshop memoranda as presented, second by Councilperson Sellers. Councilperson Zastawny asked that the spelling of his name be corrected. With that correction the motion to approve passed on a vote of 7-0. Clerk Treasurer Wilder presented the claim list, adding one claim to The Evening News, for consideration by the Council. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to approve the claims as presented, seconded by Councilperson Zastawny passing on a vote of 7-0. 2 February 23, 2004 PUBLIC COMMENT: Mr. Warren Blankenship appeared before the Council regarding the "inappropriate and inconsistent" use of,stop signs in the City of Jeffersonville. He asks that the City be consistent and to have a "Hidden Entrance" sign on the North side of Hamburg Pike and remove the stop sign at the entrance to Buttonwood. AGENDA ITEMS: Mr. John Skomp of Crowe Chizek presented information regarding a phase-in plan for the proposed sewer rate increase. He does not recommend this plan. Councilperson Perkins reminds the Council the Ordinance approves a rate increase, not a project. Mr. Skomp said the Council would have to approve the Bond Ordinance with project descriptions. Mr. Jorge Lanz, of Jacobi, Toombs, and Lanz, reviewed the master plan schedule of projects. Councilperson Grooms thanked Mr. Skomp for the information. Mr. Skomp nest explained the legal requirements regarding tap-in fees. He then distributed and reviewed a report. He does recommend the incremental cost method. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to table Ordinance No. 2004-OR-46, An Ordinance Amending Portions Of Ordinance No. 98-OR-26 Establishing Sewer Rates For The City Of Jeffersonville. Councilperson Fetz inquired how this works with the comprehensive plan. Mayor Waiz said Planning and Zoning Director Chris Padgett is revisiting the plan. Councilperson Grooms made the motion to table Ordinance No. 2004-OR-46 until the nexf meeting, second by Councilperson Zastawny, passini on a vote of 4-3. Councilpersons Wilson, McCauley, and Perkins voted in opposition. Mayor Waiz asked that any questions be directed to Mr. Skomp, Mr. Lanz, and Mr. Sneeve. The CounciI will have a workshop September 30, 2004 at 5:30 P.M. Councilperson Grooms explained he made the motion to table so as not to kill the project, but he wants to be very careful and make sure of the best possible scenario. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to table the issue of PI Louisville, Tax Abatement, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 7-0. Ordinance No. 2004-OR-52, Ordinance Of Appropriations And Tax Rates, was open for discussion. Council President McCauley made the motion to amend Ordinance No. 2004-OR-52 by adding $5,000 in the Council budget for the beautification committee, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 7-0. Councilperson February 23, 2004 Perkins made the motion to amend Ordinance No. 2004-OR-52 to add $20,000 in the Council budget for PERF, second by Council President McCauley, passing on a vote of 6-1. Councilperson Sellers voted against the amendment. Councilperson Perkins then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2004-OR-52 as amended on the third reading, second by Council President McCauley, passing on a vote of 7-0. Clerk Treasurer Peggy Wilder presented Ordinance No. 2004-OR-53, An Ordinance Fixing Basic Salaries Of Appointed Officers And Employees Of The City Of Jeffersonville, Indiana For The Year 2005. Following passage of this Ordinance tl~e Council may make increases and only the Mayor can make reductions. Following discussion, Councilperson Grooms made the motion to amend Ordinance No. 2004-OR- 53 by removing the certification pay in the Department of Finance as it is his intention not to provide any new funds, second by Councilperson Perkins, passing on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilpersons Perkins, Zastawny, Wilson, and Grooms. Nays: Councilpersons Fetz, Sellers, and McCauley. Councilperson Perkins next made the motion to Amend Ordinance No. 2004-OR- 53 by moving the Youth Commission Director f~om the Mayor's Office to Parks And Recreation, second by Councilperson Grooms, passing on a vote of 7-0. Councilperson Perkins then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2004-OR-53 as amended, on the second and third readings, sec6nd by Councilperson Wilson, passing on a vote of 7-0. ~ Councilperson Perkins made the motion to reconsider Ordinance No. 2004-OR- 52, Ordinance Of Appropriations And Tax Rates, second by Councilperson Grooms, passing on a vote of 7-0. Councilperson Perkins then made the motion to amend Ordinance No. 2004-OR-52 to allow the necessary transfer to cover the Youth Commission Director salaries, benefits, and supplies, second by Councilperson Grooms, passing on a vote of 7-0. Councilperson Perkins then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2004-OR-52 as amended on the third reading, second by Councilperson Zastawny, passing on a vote of 7-0. Clerk Treasurer Wilder presented Ordinance No. 2004-OR-54, Ordinance Transferring Surplus Funds From The Cumulative Capital Improvement Fund To The General Fund. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2004-OR- February23,2004 54 on the second and third readings, second by Councilperson Zastawny, passing on a vote of 7-0. Clerk Treasurer Wilder explained the need for passage of Ordinance No. 2004- OR-57, Tax Anticipation Warrant. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 2004-OR-57, second by Council President McCauley, passing on a vote of 7-0. Councilperson Perkins then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2004-OR-57, on all three readings, second by Council President McCauley, passing on a vote of 7-0. Clerk Treasurer Wilder next explained the need for passage of Ordinance No. 2004-OR-58, Ordinance Authorizing Borrowing From Drainage Funds. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 2004-OR-58, second by Councilperson Zastawny, passing on a vote of 7-0. Councilperson Perkins then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2004-OR-58 on all three readings, second by Councilperson Zastawny, passing on a vote of 7-0. CLERK TREASURER COMMENTS: COUNCIL AND MAYOR COMMENTS: Councilperson p~kins said he would like fiscal studies for annexation. He will work with Mayor Waiz. Councilperson Zastawny noted the debris in the water at Duffy's Landing. Councilperson Fetz annoi~nced the Fire Department Street Dance will be held October 2, 2004. Councilperson Fetz feels a sewer rate increase is inevitable, however he would like to make sure it is done right. He is open to suggestions regarding the growth plan or studies. Mayor Waiz will call. Councilperson Fetz would also like to see an East End Fire Station study. Mayor Waiz should have this in the next couple of weeks. Growth does require public safety. Councilperson Grooms said he did vote for PERF. He would like to exclude himself. Attorney Merkley said this could not be done. Councilperson Grooms said he really does not want to participate and asks Attorney Merkley to research the matter. Council President McCauley said there are ominous clouds above us for the budget as the City has not built up reserves to cover potential law suites. Due to increases in health insurance, property insurance, salary and benefit increases, the February 23, 2004 Council may have to look at personnel cnts in the future. It is hoped this can be attained thru attrition. Funding for operations are stressed. Council President McCauley noted the divided opinions on the proposed sewer rate increase, commending those that have studied it. It does appear it is unanimous that something does need to b done. A major increase deserves the greatest scrutiny. He personally has received only one call regarding the proposed increase from a woman new to the area. She moved here from an area where her sewer bill averaged $95 per month. The utility does need to be solvent and live up to the bond covenants. Mayor Waiz announced the next Mayor's night-in will be September 30, 2004. He appreciates all who came out tonight. //~,f~ . As there was no further business to comfi/be~b~.t~,~cll, the meeting was adjourned 9:45 P.M. ~ /,__ ROBERT L. WAIZ,Jl(/IAYOR ATTEST: PEGGY'~LDER, CLERK AND TREASURER JEFFERSONVILLE MUNICIPAL SEWAGE WORKS Jeffersonville, Indiana DRAFT Phase-In Plan Summary Phase I Phase II Totals Rate Increase Required 23% Rate Charge for Customer 700 Cubic Feet $21.44 Dollar Impact on Customer 700 Cubic Feet $4.01 New Bond Issue Amount $13,200,000 Rate Increase Required 11% Rate Charge for Customer 700 Cubic Feet $23.80 Dollar Impact on Customer 700 Cubic Feet $2.36 New Bond Issue Amount $8,140,000 Total Rate Increase Required 36.53% Total Dollar Impact on Customer 700 Cubic Feet $6.37 Total Bond Issue Amounts $21,340,000 ~'OOg/Og/6 D~lq Xu,dmoD puu >Io .zP.ID o~O~D :Xq po~udo~rI $ 6~£'1: O:[E ~'0I : $ 1.9'C 000'00~'~ 000'00~'~ ~90'~,V~ $ ~Voo~'~r $ r/,Z'g6~;'g~ $ O00'fiZO'$t $ lsoD palu~OlIV ~o isoD :~uI. pnpuI lnoql.~M FIQ~' xacI o~xeqD XlpedeD luamaeox3[, pa~,eu, q4. s~t (flO~t) l.mFl ~uJ. 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