HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-15-02 (Workshop)JULY 15, 2002 WORKSHOP 1
WORKSHOP PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
JULY 15,2002
The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met in workshop session in
the Multi-Purpose Meeting Room in the City-County Building, Jeffersonville, Indiana at 6:40
P.M. onthe 15m day of July 2002.
Council Vice President Rob Waiz with Clerk Treasurer Peggy Wilder at the desk, called
to meeting to order.
The roll was called and those present were; Councilpersons Les Merkley, Barbara
Wilson, Ron Grooms, and Vicki Conlin.
Absent: Councilpersons Denny Frantz and Ron Ellis.
Mr. Edward Culpepper Cooper (Pepper), Agent of Record, distributed printed
information and gave a presentation to the Council. Mr. Cooper explained Stewart Miller pays
the claims and receives no compensation for re-insurance. Culpepper Group does receive bids.
Mr. Cooper supports a resolution to bid health insurance as well as a finance committee. Mr.
Cooper stated he has talked with Mayor Galligan regarding a f'mance committee and having the
Council involved in the bid process. Mr. Cooper said Mayor Galligan wants the Council
involved in the bid process, however Mr. Cooper does not want to re-bid before the proper time
(renewal). He did receive bids from Humana as instructed. Councilperson Merkley said he has a
problem with not having an open-bid process. Mr. Cooper stated quotes were presented to the
Board of Public Works. Mr. Cooper stated he has presented 14 pages of documentation that says
the process is working. Mr. Cooper suggests starting next January working together on the
process of negotiating with the providers at the proper time so nothing that has been paid for will
be lost.
Councilperson Waiz questioned the availability of $400,000 in payment of lieu of taxes
from the Sewer Department. He was told the funds are not available at this time.
Councilperson Conlin addressed the large group of employees present wanting them to
know that at no time did the Council say the insurance would not be funded and that at no time
did the Council say the employees would not have insurance.
JULY 15, 2002 WORKSHOP 2
Councilperson Grooms reported the Housing Authority has made payment in lieu of taxes
to the Department of Redevelopment of $28,202 (2000), $25,000 (2001), and $5,000 (first
quarter of 2002). Councilperson Grooms could not ascertain if this was by Council action or
Administrative order. Attorney Galligan stated this was by Council action seven years ago.
Contributions from non-property tax participants were discussed.
Clerk Treasurer Wilder explained the June 30 balance in the insurance fund is
approximately $59,000 with the consideration of outstanding payments. A stop-loss payment in
the amount of approximately $40,000 is expected in July. Councilperson Grooms asked if there
was an anticipated balance in the General Fund for the end of the year. Clerk Treasurer Wilder
does not feel there will be, as there is only $36,000 in unappropriated funds. It is not believed
the pension funds should be used. It is apparent that funds should be borrowed. Attorney
Galligan said tax anticipation warrants could be done. Mr. Cooper said the maximum exposure
for the current contract is $2,299,000. It is anticipated an additional $1,100,000 may be need by
the end of the calendar year.
Mayor Galligan gave a general overview of the Sewer Department funds. The City owes
approximately $800,000.
Councilperson Waiz requested Clerk Treasurer Wilder to look into tax anticipation
warrants line of credit.
The workshop was adjourned at 7:35 P.M. ~)/~ - ~/~y
~ TlqtOMAS R. GALLIG , i
ATTEST:
PEG~~I~R, CLERK AND TREASURER