HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-03-2006COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
April 3, 2006
The Common Council of the Cit~ 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 April 3, 2006.
Council President Barbara Wilson, 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. Council President Wilson welcomed all in attendance,
asking all those present to stand as Pastor Monty Snelling gave the invocation. Council
President Wilson 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, Phil McCauley, and Ron Grooms.
Absent: None.
Following discussion, Councilperson Perkins made the motion to table agenda
item #14 and agenda item #16, delete agenda item gll replacing it with a Resolution
appointing a committee for review of the Ethics Ordinance, and adding a discussion of
the Francke settlement, second by Councilperson Zastawny, passing on a vote of 7-0.
Council President Wilson presented the minutes for consideration by the Council.
Councilperson Fetz made the motion to approve the minutes of the March 20, 2006
meeting with two spelling corrections, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a
vote of 7-0.
Clerk Treasurer Wilder presented the claim list for consideration by the Council,
explaining one additional claim to KZF Design. Councilperson Perkins made the
motion to approve the claims and the additional as presented, second by Councilperson
Zastawny, passing on a vote of 7-0.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
There was no public comment.
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AGENDA ITEMS:
Clerk Treasurer Wilder explained the need for passage of Ordinance No. 2006-
OR-11, An Ordinance Of Additional Appropriation (EDIT Fund-City Hall Third Floor
Modifications). Councilperson Perkins said no action was taken at the Redevelopment
meeting regarding the modification. Councilperson Zastawny made the motion to table
Ordinance No. 2006-OR-11, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 7-0.
Further discussion followed regarding the approval of TIF claims. Councilperson Perkins
then made a motion to amend the claim list to add $28,100 for City Hall third floor
modifications to be paid from Riverfront TIF, second by Councilperson McCauley.
Clerk Treasurer Wilder explained the Board of Public Works has approved this change
order as well as several others. Councilperson McCauley said the net changes have been
minor. At the conclusion of all discugsion, the motion to add the claim passed on a vote
of 7-0.
Councilperson Fetz presented and explained Resolution No. 2006-R-23, A
Resolution Of The Common Council Of The City Jeffersonville Appointing A
Committee To Evaluate The Necessity Of Amending The City's Existing Ethics
Ordinance. Councilperson Fetz referenced a recent article in an Indianapolis newspaper
regarding campai~ contributions, and referred to other articles that were distributed.
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Councilperson McCauley explained he has been working on many of the areas that
Councilperson Fetz has called attention to. Councilperson Fetz explained he is trying to
separate this committee from the Ethics Committee that Councilperson McCauley is on.
The Council members that will serve on the new committee are Councilpersons
McCauley, Sellers, Fetz, and Wilson. Councitperson Fetz made the motion to pass
Resolution No. 2006-R-23, second by Councilperson Perkins, passing on a vote of 7-0.
Councilperson McCautey thanked Councilperson Fetz for "jump starting" this effort.
Councilperson Sellers explained and made the motion to pass on the second and
third readings, Ordinance No. 2006-OR-15, An Ordinance Of Additional Appropriation
(General Fund-Common Council-Professional Services). Council President Wilson said
she would like to see the duties in writing. Councilperson Sellers explained the contract
spells out the obligations. Clerk Treasurer Wilder explained the payment procedure. The
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motion to pass Ordinance No. 2006-OR-15 on the second and third readings passed on a
vote of 7-0.
Clerk Treasurer Wilder explained the need for passage of Ordinance No. 2006-
OR-17, An Ordinance Of Additional Appropriation (EDIT Fund - Police Cars).
Councitperson Sellers made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2006-OR-17 on the second
and third readings, second by Councilperson Grooms. Councilperson McCauley brought
attention to a purchase of a Jeep Cherokee in January by the Police Department. The deal
was made for 8 cars and it appears 9 have been purchased. He would like the Council to
consider 7 cars for next year at budget time so to hold the line on the money.
Councilperson Perkins agrees with Councilperson McCauley. He believes one car was
intended for the Fire Chief. Councilperson Sellers explained that was the Mayor's
decision, not the decision of the Police Chief. Councilperson Perkins said there has been
a misrepresentation and some waste of money. Councilperson Perkins feels the Council
has been deceived, mislead, and lied to by the Mayor. The motion to pass Ordinance No.
2006-OR-17 on the second and third readings passed on a vote of 6-1 with Councilperson
Perkins voting against passage.
City Attorney Merkley explained the need for passage of Ordinance No. 2006-
OR-20, City Of Jef£ersonville, Indiana Drainage Ordinance. Councilperson Perkins
made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2006-OR-20 on the second and third readings,
second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 7-0.
Councilperson McCauley presented and explained a list those receiving tax
abatements (attached). Councilperson McCauley reviewed circumstances surrounding
Amatrol, Chemtrnsion, Griffin Powell, and Scan Steel. Redevelopment Director Barry
Cahill and Councilperson McCauley recommend approval. There is need for contracts.
City Attorney Merkley does have s6me models and is working on one. Following
discussion, Councilperson Perkins made the motion to accept the list as presented, second
by Councilperson McCauley, passing on a vote of 7-0.
Councilperson Fetz made the motion to table Resolution No. 2006-R-24, A
Resolution To Advertise For An Additional Appropriation (Local Roads & Streets),
second by Councilperson Perkins, passing on a vote of 7-0.
April 3, 2006 4
City Attorney Merkley explained it is in the best interest of the City to approve
the settlement agreement regarding David A. Francke. Councilperson Perkins made the
motion to approve the settlement, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of
6-0-1. Councilperson Fetz abstained, .as he was not able to attend the executive session.
Councilperson McCanley said the agreement is the same as four years ago.
CLERK TREASURER COMMENTS:'
Clerk Treasurer Wilder presented and explained a Section 125 Plan (attached).
The cost is $4.50 per month per pers6n that participates. Councilperson McCauley said
this was discussed in the Board of Public Works and Safety. This type of plan was tried
in 1998 and was dropped due to lack of participation. Following all discussion,
Councilperson Grooms made the motion to recommend the Board of Public Works adopt
the Section 125 Plan, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 7-0.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Councilperson Perkins hopes to have an armexation report ready for the next
workshop.
Councilperson McCauley noted the TI~ Committee has a good hold on revenues
and will have a presentation at the next workshop.
COUNCIL AND MAYOR COMMENTS:
Councilperson Perkins complimented Tom Galligan, who is present at this
meeting, for acquiring the Quadrangle. He is proud of the way it is turning out.
Councilperson Perkins reported the Redevelopment Commission has voted to accept $75
per month per member. CouncilpersOn Perkins said he would be donating his $75 per
month to Haven House. The Board ha~ approved one program in the last 15 months.
Councilperson Zastawny asked Clerk Treasurer Wilder about the top 20 lists.
Clerk Treasurer Wilder replied it would be ready this week. Councilperson Zastawny
said he was on the Redevelopment Board for years. Councilperson Perkins noted a lot
was done during that time, saying it i§ frustrating. He also complimented Tom Galligan
on the work done on the sewers.
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Councilperson Fetz reminded the Council they had sponsored a trip for wrestlers
last year. The group will be attending the next Council meeting. Councilperson Fetz
appreciates those that volunteered to serve on the Ethics Committee. There is a need to
change the public perception of politicians. He feels the Ethics Ordinance can do a lot.
Councilperson Sellers is glad t6 see the ethics committee coming to fruition. She
hopes to be able to get things taken care of.
Councilperson McCauley noted he had read a book some years ago that listed
those professions the public felt had poor ethics. The profession that was the first on the
list was drag dealers, followed by televangelists, prostitutes and local politicians. The
ethics committee can do a lot to help this. He is 100% for it.
Councilperson Grooms presented the Council with a draft of a refuse and garbage
collection ordinance, asking all to look at, noting the fees. He will have this on the
agenda for the next meeting. Councilperson Grooms noted several areas in the proposed
vicious animal ordinance that he has a concern about. One concern is for an open
window. Councilperson Perkins said this is under revision and it will be a month or two
before he is ready to have it passed. There will be a presentation from the Boys and Girls
Club at the next meeting. CouncilperSon Grooms reminds the Council of the underage
drinking program at the CASI building Thursday at 6:00 P.M. Councilperson Grooms
asked City Attorney Merkley about the transfer of properties behind 300 Spring.
Following discussion, Councilperson Perkins made the motion to have the property
acquired for demolition for a parking lot, as that is what needs to be done, second by
Councilperson McCauley, passing on a vote of 7-0. Councilperson Perkins asked City
Attorney Merkley to send a letter to Hisioric Landmarks.
Council President Wilson said Mayor Waiz had called just prior to the meeting to
say he was ill. Council President Wil~on is happy there was not much damage to City
Hall during the recent storm. The Council will meet in workshop session April 17, 2006
at 5:30 P.M. to discuss insurance, abatement hearing, TIF, and Fire Department
donations.
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As there was no further business~~ m~, the meeting
DEPARTMENT OF REDEVELOPMENT
812 - 285 - 6406 office
812 - 285 - 6468 fax
Ciyt-County Building
501 E. Court Avenue
JeffersonvilIe, Indiana 47130
Robert L. Waiz, Jr;
Mayor
April3,2006
Common Council
Attached is a list with the heading, ReqUested to be Approved April 3, 2006, of 32
businesses for which I request that you approve the armual abatement. These were
disCussed at the previous council meeting and two have been removed from the list.
Just as a clarification you are in the process of having a hearing on four abatements but
two have not filed CF-1 's so only two have been removed from this list.
If you have any questions please call before the meeting.
Executive Director of Redevelopment
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