HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-20-2005 Special SessionCOUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
June 20, 2005
The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met in special session
in the Mayor's Conference Room in the City-County Building, Jeffersonville, Indiana, at
5'30 P.M. on Monday June 20, 2005.
Council President Ron Grooms called the meeting to order with Deputy Clerk
Treasurer Barbara Hollis at the desk. Also present were Mayor Waiz, City Attorney Les
Merkley, and Council Attorney Allen Morris.
Councilpersons present were: Councilpersons Perkins, Fetz, Sellers, Wilson,
Grooms, and McCauley. Councilperson Zastawny was absent.
Councilperson Fetz made the motion to approve the agenda, second 'by
Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 6-0.
Councilperson McCauley reported Clark Memorial has rejected the proposal from
the committee. As the hospital owns a portion and the City owns a portion each is not as
valuable if not as one. It has been agreed to market the property together by the
Department of Redevelopment. The hospital is to receive what they have invested if it is
sold. The City will retain egress and ingress. Use restrictions are to be agreed on. The
sign goes at the end of July. Council President Grooms has talked to hospital
representatives and they are happy with'the committee of Councilpersons McCauley and
Zastawny.
Ms. Kathy Haller reviewed the Resolution in support of a Fire Department grant
application. Councilperson Perkins voiced concerns for the financial obligation at the
end of the grant. Annexation disCussion followed. Mayor Waiz noted the need for an
additional house and men without annexation, suggesting money be put aside.
Councilperson McCauley asks how this can be done when the City is up against the
maximum levy. Mayor Waiz said there is a need to come up with a plan. Council
President Grooms asked if the grant allows for a refusal. Councilperson McCauley said
there is a need to talk about this 'more before taking action. He suggests Mayor Waiz,
Kathy, Tony Decker and a Council representative look at the effects to the budget.
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Council President Grooms appointed Councilpersons McCauley and Fetz to serve on this
committee. Council Attorney Morris voiced concern to future ramifications if the grant is
applied for and then refused. Mayor Waiz asked if there would be a time period for
withdrawal. Councilperson Fetz also noted the current need for additional personnel.
Firefighter Decker said if the City is going to build a new house there is a need for staff.
The matter will be tabled for tonight to allow the committee time.
Ms. Kathy Haller reviewed the grant application for the rebuilding of the Ken'
Ellis Center saying there will be a public hearing at noon on June 29, 2005.
Council President Grooms introduced Mr. Joe Hamm. Mr. Hamm conducted a
slide presentation showing the history and what is required to comply with the clean
water drainage phase 2 act. The priorities for this year were reviewed.
City Attorney Merkley explained the proposed Resolution regarding the sewer
bonds. Mr. Jorge Lanz, Engineer with Jacobi, Toombs, and Lanz has the SI.~
application. Councilperson Sellers said she wants to talk with DEM.
Mr. Gary Malone of Umbaugh, and Mr. Buddy Downs of Ice Millers reviewed
the funding for Med Venture/Technology Park.
As there was no further business to com,¢, before the Council, the meeting was
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adjourned 6:20 P.M.
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, PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
PEGGY WILDER, CLERK AND TREASURER