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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-18-2006 COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA December 18, 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 Monday December 18, 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 McCauley 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, and Phil McCauley. Absent: Councilperson Ron Grooms. Following discussion, Councilperson Perkins made the motion to approve the agenda with the removal of agenda item #14, second by Councilperson Fetz, passing on a vote of 6-0. Mayor Waiz presented the minutes for consideration by the Council. Council President Wilson made the motion to approve the minutes of December 4, 2006, (5 :30 P.M.) as presented, second by Councilperson McCauley, passing on a vote of 6-0. Councilperson McCauley asked that "a Charlestown Town Council member" on page 3 ofthe December 4,2006 (7:30) minutes be removed. Council President Wilson made the motion to approve the minutes of December 4,2006 (7:30 P.M.) as corrected, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 6-0. Clerk Treasurer Wilder presented the claim list for consideration by the Council, explaining two additional claims. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to approve the claims and the two additional as presented, second by Councilperson McCauley, passing on a vote of 6-0. December 18, 2006 2 PUBLIC COMMENT: Mr. Tom Yingling appeared before the Council wishing all a Merry Christmas and expressing his appreciation for the invocation given by Councilperson McCauley. Mr. Yingling reviewed her pursuit of records, asking the Council to approve Attorney Greg Fifer to release records regarding annexation. He delivered a letter requesting records to the Council and Clerk Treasurer Wilder last Friday. Mr. Yingling referred to a newspaper article regarding an anticipated $1,000,000 shortfall to the City. He asks how the City will be able to provide services to the proposed annexed areas. Mr. Charlie Milburn wishes all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Mr. Milburn presented a copy of a news article regarding the poor in American (attached). He read a comment regarding the $1,000,000 shortfall as "not pretty". He feels increases to property taxes due to annexation are "not pretty". Mr. R. Summers suggests the Council approve an amendment to help those who cannot afford property taxes. He asks the Council to reconsider their position on annexation. He asks the Council not to force people out of their homes. Mr. Dustin White gave a year-end report on the Commission On The Social Status Of Black Males. Councilperson Sellers asked if those participating would be tracked. Mr. White said they would. Mr. Derek Spence requested an update on the proposed Fire Station projects as the bids came in higher than anticipated. COUNCIL COMMENT: Councilperson Perkins made the motion to provide the names and addresses of those in the proposed annexed area, as they are compiled, to the public, second by Councilperson Zastawny. Councilperson McCauley explained these names and addresses are not required at this time. Clerk Treasurer Wilder explained her office does not have copies of deeds. Attorney Fifer explained a map has been provided; the other information Mr. Yingling has requested has never been filed in the Clerk Treasurer's Office. He feels the map is clear. He will however give Mr. Yingling a list and file one with the Clerk Treasurer. He will waive the work product privilege. He does not have deeds. The motion passed on a vote of 6-0. December 18, 2006 3 Councilperson McCauley also has a concern for the poor. The numbers clearly show property valued at $100,000 or less will not have an increase in property tax due to annexation. It does not help to say people will be put out of homes. The Council is not out to adversely affect the poor. Councilperson Fetz asked City Attorney Les Merkley to give a Fire Station update. Attorney Merkley explained the one bid request included three separate projects. Station #4 and City Garage are O.K.; Station #2 will be cut back. Mayor Waiz said there would be no training tower. Councilperson Fetz explained most cuts were aesthetics; the needed facilities are still in the plans. AGENDA ITEMS: Clerk Treasurer Wilder presented Ordinance No. 2006-0R-71, An Ordinance Fixing Basic Salaries Of Elected Officials Of The City Of Jeffersonville, Indiana For The Year Of 2007. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2006-0R- 7J on the second reading, second by Council President Wilson, passing on a vote of 6-0. The final reading will take place Friday, December 30, 2006 at noon. Councilperson McCauley made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2006-0R-73, An Ordinance Of Additional Appropriation (Clerk Treasurer Travel & Computer Programming) on the second and third readings, second by Councilperson Perkins, passing on a vote of 6-0. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2006-0R-74, An Ordinance Of Additional Appropriation (City Attorney Travel) on the second and third readings, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 6-0. City Attorney Merkley explained the need for passage of Ordinance No. 2006- OR-75, An Ordinance Establishing A Beautification Committee Non-Reverting Fund. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 2006- OR-75, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 6-0. Councilperson Perkins then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2006-0R-75 on all three readings, second by Councilperson Zastawny, passing on a vote of 6-0. CLERK TREASURER COMMENTS: There were no Clerk Treasurer Comments. COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COUNCIL AND MAYOR COMMENTS: ~ 4 December 18, 2006 Councilperson Zastawny said that, although he missed the last meeting, he does support the Council's vote to deny the request for rezoning by Sprigler. Councilperson Zastawny feels the Council should look to raise the salary of the Mayor if annexation takes place. Councilperson McCauley attended a long cooperative meeting regarding the comprehensive plan that included the fringe. A lot was accomplished and he is glad to see it is moving along. Council President Wilson thanked all for coming, as it is nice to have all here. She wishes all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Mayor Waiz wishes all a Merry Christmas a As there was no further business to com before ouncil, the meeting was adjourned 8:08 P.M. ~~ PEGGY WILDER, CLERK AND TREASURER