HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-05-2006 SpecialJEFFERSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL SESSION
Meeting Memorandum - June 5, 2006- Mayor's Conference Room
5:30 p.m.
Council President Barbara Wilson called the meeting to order.
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. and on call of the roll those members
present were: Councilpersons Barbara Wilson, John Perkins, Keith Fetz, Ron Grooms,
Phil McCauley and Connie Sellers. Councilperson Ed Zastawny was absent. Also
present were Mayor Rob Waiz, City Attorney Les Merkley, and Deputy Clerk Treasurer
Barbara Hollis.
Refuse/Garbage Collection
Councilperson Perkins questioned the number of units used to define smaller apartment
units. Mayor Waiz said apartment units have to get a dumpster. Street Commissioner
Ellis explained the City is currently picking up some dumpsters.
Councilperson Ed Zastawny arrived at 5:45 P.M.
Commissioner Ellis explained with the small force it is hard to get CDL drivers.
Councilperson McCauley asked how the proposed Ordinance changes would affect his
department. Commissioner Ellis feels there would be no change. Councilperson
Grooms feels the ordinance needs more thought. Commissioner Ellis suggests that page
5, #33 be changed to "appliances only as scheduled". He also questions on page 6 who
the permit authority would be. Item 17 should show the liability of the Board of Public
Works, not the Street Commissioner. Private road waivers were discussed as was how
and when fees should be paid. Councilperson Fetz suggests selling a tag. Dumpster, tree
and limb fees were discussed. Councilperson Grooms stated the purpose was for review.
He will ask for passage on the second reading and make changes. Councilperson
McCauley suggests apartments up to a 12-plex be required to have a dumpster and the
City will pick up. Councilperson Grooms will work on this.
Police Radios
Councilperson Fetz has been talking with the Fire Department regarding their radio
system. Councilperson Grooms said the office of Congressman Sodrel suggested using
Federal money. Councilperson Fetz said the radio tower was built with Federal money.
Ken Ellis Center Bids
Mayor Waiz explained the $103,000 shortfall of funding the lowest bid for the Ken Ellis
Center. Grant administrator Jill Saegesser explained 3 options. Councilperson
McCauley said the building does get a lot of use. Kyle Wilson from The Estopinal Group
explained the fear of rebidding with increases in cost of materials. At the conclusion of
all discussion, Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass Resolution No. 2006-R-
34, A Resolution To Advertise For An Additional Appropriation (EDIT Fund - Ken Ellis
Center), second by Council President Wilson, passing on a vote of 7-0. Redevelopment
Director Barry Cahill said the City is eligible for two CDBG grants, asking for
suggestions. Several suggestions were discussed.
Recess: 6:40 P.M.
Meeting called back to order 7:05 P.M.
Purchase Order Ordinance.
Councilperson Perkins said he is still working on the Purchase Order Ordinance.
Councilperson Grooms feels $100 is too low. He is also concerned it pertains to the
General Fund only. City Attorney Merkley said he has sample Ordinances. It was
suggested the Ordinance include all funds and the $100 be raised to $250. City Attorney
Merkley suggested the Council get a legal opinion.
Street Light Ordinance
Council Attorney Jack Vissing suggested changes in the street light ordinance. He will
look at Clarksville's. The name of the energy company will be eliminated. Specifics of
light standards will be pulled out. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass
Ordinance No. 2006-OR-25 on the second reading with the removal of the third to last
paragraph, and removal of the energy company name, second by Councilperson Sellers,
passing on a vote of 7-0.
Annexation
Councilperson Perkins has talked with Attorney Greg Fifer and Umbaugh. The aim is to
have the fiscal study ready for the second meeting in July.
Next Meeting
Councilperson Zastawny would like to have a discussion regarding the number of adults
in a house at the next workshop.
i further business the meeting was adjourned at 7:28 P.M.
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