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COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
September 5, 2006
The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met in regular session
in Room 101, City Hall, 500 Quartermaster Court, Jeffersonville, Indiana, at 7:30 P.M.
on Tuesday September 5, 2006.
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, Phil McCauley, and Ron Grooms.
Absent: None.
Following discussion, Councilperson Perkins made the motion to remove agenda
item #13, table agenda item #14, and add Attorney Greg Fifer regarding annexation,
second by Councilperson Grooms, passing on a vote of7-0.
Mayor Waiz presented the minutes for consideration by the Council. Council
President Wilson made the motion to approve the minutes of August 14, 2006 (6:00
P.M.) as presented, second by Councilperson McCauley, passing on a vote of 7-0.
Council President Wilson made the motion to approve the minutes of August 16, 2006
(6:00 P.M.) as presented, second by Councilperson Zastawny, passing on a vote of 7-0.
Council President Wilson made the motion to approve the minutes of August 21, 2006
(5:30 P.M.) as presented, second by Councilperson Grooms, passing on a vote of 7-0.
Council President Wilson made the motion to approve the minutes of August 23, 2006
(6:00 P.M.), second by Councilperson Perkins, passing on a vote of7-0
Clerk Treasurer Wilder presented the claim list for consideration by the Council,
explaining one additional claim for Applegate and Fifer, and asking the three claims for
Cumulative Capital Development be denied. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to
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approve the claims with the one additional and denying the Cumulative Capital
Development claims, second by Council President Wilson, passing on a vote of7-0.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Ms. Terry Hicks, a resident of 3032 Crystal Springs, appeared before the Council
to ask when information about annexation will be available. When her home was
purchased she was not made aware of the portion of the deed regarding annexation. Ms.
Hicks feels it is not justice when the right to vote is taken away.
Mr. R. Summers appeared before the Council, to say he read in the paper one of
the reasons for annexation is to prepare for the new bridges. These bridges have been
"cussed and discussed" for over 20 years, and not one spoonful of dirt has been moved.
He feels there may be one bridge in 10-12 years. He asks the Council to put annexation
on hold and reexamine when the bridges are built.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS:
Planning and Zoning Director Chester Hicks appeared before the Council to
update the progress regarding the 2-mile fringe agreement. The cost for the
comprehensive plan will be $15,000. This should be on the agenda for the next meeting.
AGENDA ITEMS:
Attorney Greg Fifer appeared before the Council to bring the Council and the
Mayor up to date on the study on annexation. He has been impressed with the openness
that the Council has shown. This is a slow process by State law. He has meet with the
financial consultants and was informed a public document may be completed for the next
meeting. The financial impact on the utility is being analyzed. He expects the formal
process will start in March 2007. Attorney Fifer explained this process. A user-friendly
program will be available to taxpayers for estimating tax impact. The fiscal plan is a
detailed, complete and accurate document.
Mr. Steve Hawkins, representing Jeffersonville Housing Authority appeared
before the Council to explain and request passage of Ordinance No. 2006-0R-45, An
Ordinance Changing The Zoning Map Designation Of Property Described As Being Part
Of Block 150 In The City Of Jeffersonville, Containing 9,316 Square Feet From IS:
Institutional To R3: Old City Residential. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to
pass Ordinance No. 2006-0R-45, second by Councilperson Sellers. Mayor Waiz asked
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for public comment. No public comment was voiced. The motion to pass Ordinance No.
2006-0R-45 passed on a vote of7-0.
Mr. Jon McCoy explained the need for passage of Ordinance No. 2006-0R-46,
An Ordinance Changing The Zoning Map Designation Of A Certain Tract Of Property
Described As Being Part Of Survey No. 11 Of The Illinois Grant In The City Of
Jeffersonville, Clark County Indiana, Containing A 1.129 Acre Tract, A 4.282 Acre Tract
And A 4.543 Acre Tract For A Total Of9.954 Acres From Cl: Small To Medium Scale
General Commercial And M2: Multifamily Residential To IS: Institutional.
Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2006-0R-46, second by
Councilperson Fetz. Mayor Waiz requested public comment. No public comment was
voiced. The motion to pass Ordinance No. 2006-0R-46 passed on a vote of 7-0.
Mr. Jon McCoy next explained the need for passage of Ordinance No. 2006-0R-
47, An Ordinance Changing The Zoning Map Designation Of A Certain Tract Of
Property Described As Being Part Of Survey No 36 Of The Illinois Grant In The City Of
Jeffersonville, Clark County Indiana, Containing A 1.40 Acre Tract From C2: Medium
To Large Scale General Commercial To IS: Institutional. Councilperson Perkins made
the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2006-0R-27, second by Councilperson Sellers. Mayor
Waiz requested public comment. No public comment was heard. The motion to pass
Ordinance No. 2006-0R-47 passed on a vote of7-0.
Councilperson Perkins presented and explained Ordinance No. 2006-0R-48, An
Ordinance Determining That The City Executive Shall Not Have The Authority To Veto
Zoning Ordinances, making the motion to pass on the first reading, second by
Councilperson Zastawny. The motion to pass Ordinance No. 2006-0R-48 on the first
reading, passed on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilpersons Perkins, Zastawny, Fetz, Wilson, and McCauley.
Nays: Councilpersons Sellers and Grooms.
Clerk Treasurer Wilder presented and explained Ordinance No. 2006-0R-49, An
Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within Same Department (Information
Technology). Councilperson Fetz made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2006-0R-49
on the first reading, second by Councilperson Zastawny, passing on a vote of7-0.
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Clerk Treasurer Wilder presented and explained Ordinance No. 2006-0R-50, An
Ordinance Amending Ordinance 2004-0R-35 Which Amends Ordinance No. 2003-0R-
30A Which Amends Ordinance No. 2003-0R-29 Fixing Basic Salaries Of Appointed
Officers And Employees Of The City Of Jeffersonville, Indiana For The Year 2004.
Following discussion, Councilperson Perkins made the motion to suspend the rules for
Ordinance No. 2006-0R-50, second by CO'uncilperson McCauley, passing on a vote of7.-
O. Councilperson Perkins then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2006-0R-50 on
all three readings, second by Councilperson Zastawny, passing on a vote of7-0.
Councilperson Fetz made the motion to withdraw agenda item #18, second by
Councilperson McCauley, passing on a vote of7-0.
Attorney Scott Lewis presented and explained a proposal for a review of City Hall
bond financing (attached). Councilperson Sellers made the motion to approve the
proposal as presented, second by Councilperson Fetz. Councilperson McCauley feels the
cost for this is cheap. Councilperson Zastawny looks forward to putting the issue to rest.
The motion passed 7-0.
CLERK TREASURER COMMENTS:
There were no Clerk Treasurer Comments.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Counci1person Fetz expressed the need to make the appointments to the Special
Ethics Commission. Councilperson Fetz made the motion to name Derek Spence as the
4-year appointment, second by Councilperson Perkins, passing on a vote of 7-0.
Councilperson Fetz made the motion to name Mike Hutt as the 3-year appointment,
second by Councilperson Perkins., passing on a vote of7-0. Councilperson Perkins made
the motion to name Bruce Barkh,;lUer as the 3-year appointment, second by
Councilperson McCauley, passing on a vote of7-0. Councilperson Fetz made the motion
to name Ron Glass as the 2-year appointment, second by Councilperson Perkins, passing
on a vote of 7-0. Councilperson Fetz made the motion to name Rachel Brown as the 2-
year appointment, second by Councilperson Zastawny, passing on a vote of7-0.
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Councilperson Perkins appreciates Attorney Fifer's comments regarding
annexation. This is a most detailed, thought out plan. He praises the work of
Blankenbeker and Umbaugh. This has come together well.
COUNCIL AND MAYOR COMMENTS:
Councilperson McCauley would like City Attorney Merkley to reVIew the
Aquatic Center bond to see if they may be paid outside the maximum levy. He is happy
the budget session went well. He thanks the Clerk Treasurer's Office and Suzy.
Councilperson Grooms noted the National League of Cities racial equality week
is September 24-30. There will be an event in Lansden Park on September 30, 2006.
The City has been asked to contribute $1,500. Councilpersoh Grooms feels the budgets
went extremely well. It was good to have the Clerk Treasurer's Office nearby. He
appreciates the cooperation of the Clerk Treasurer and staff.
Councilperson Sellers announced an open house at the J. B. Ogle Animal Shelter
on September 23, 2006. She would like to look into the fee schedule.
Councilperson Zastawny would like to schedule Building Commission Segraves
at a workshop at 5:30 P.M. prior to the next meeting.
Councilperson Sellers would like to review the accident report fees.
Councilperson Zastawny also says thank you to the Clerk Treasurer's Office. He
looks forward to the review of City Hall and the annexation information.
Councilperson Perkins dittos the budget process comments. This is his 19th
budget and feels it went smooth and easy. Councilperson Perkins notes one could not tell
the politics of the Council issue by issue.
Council President Wilson announced the Concerts In The Park season is nearing
the end. She has been pleased with the attendance. Plans are being worked on to get
restrooms built. A fantastic job has been done on the Riverside Drive Floodwall
paintings.
Mayor Waiz reminded all of Riverbreeze that will be held Thursday from 6:00 to
10:00 P.M. at Chestnut and Spring. Proceeds will benefit City Pride. MedVenture
ribbon cutting will take place Thursday, at 2:00 P.M. September 14 is United Day of
Caring.
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As there was no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was
adjourned 8:35 P.M.
ATTEST:
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PEGGY. . ;E;, CLERK AND TREASURER
R. SCOTT LEWIS
A1TO~YATLAW
530 Eas't Court Avenue
Jeffersonville, Indiana 47130
Telephone: (812) 288-6820
Facsimile: (812) 282-3188
September 5, 2006
To: Jeffersonville City Council
Re: Review of City Hall Bond Financing
Thank you for the opportunity to review the Jeffersonville City Hall Bond Financing. To
accomplish the review which you requested, I will need to retain the services of municipal bond
financing experts. I have obtained a proposal from Public-Finance. com, which is a municipal
leasing and bond financing firm with offices located in Louisville, Kentucky, Chicago, Illinois,
Franklin, Indiana and Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Public-Finance. com will review and cpmment on the financing documents; review and
verify the funds available for the project; review and verify the disbursement of funds used in the
project; and discuss alternative methods offil).ancing the project. The total cost for Public-
Finance to perform the above-described servi~es is $3,500.00.
For the services requested from me, I will bill at my standard government rate of $95.00
per hour. I will cap my hours at a maximum pftwelve (12) hours of work for a total maximum
fee of$1,140.00. Therefore, the total maximvrn cost of the bond financing review will be
$4,640.00.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.