HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-27-97COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
JANUARY 27, 1997
The roll
John Perkins, Ron
Williams III.
The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville met in
regular session in the Multi-Purpose Meeting Room in the City-County
Building, Jeffersonville, Indiana, at 7:10 P.M. on the 27th day of
January 1997.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Thomas R. Galligan,
with Clerk and Treasurer C. Richard Spencer Jr, at the desk. Mayor
Galligan welcomed all in attendance, asking all those present to stand
as Councilperson Ron Ellis gave the invocation. He then asked all
those present to loin him in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
was called and those present were Councllpersons
Ellis, Donna M. Frantz, Barbara Wilson, and Andrew
Absent: Councilpersons Peggy Knight Wilder and Vicky Contin.
Mayor Galligan presented the minutes of the meeting of
January 6, 1997 for consideration by the Council. Councilperson
Perkins made the motion to approve the minutes as presented, seconded
by Council President Wilson and carried unanimously.
Clerk and Treasurer Spencer presented the claim list, for
consideration by the Council, explaining three additional claims.
Following all discussion, Council President Wilson made the motion to
approve the claims, and the additional, as presented, seconded by
Co~ncilperson Williams, passing unanimously.
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Mayor Galligan introduced Ordinance No. 97-OR-1, An
Ordinance Of Additional Appropriation, for the third reading.
Councllperson Perkins made the motion to pass Ordinance 97-OR-1 on the
seconded by Councllperson Williams, passing
third reading,
unanimously.
Attorney
Sedwick presented and explained Resolution No.
97-R-5, A Resolution To Advertise For An Additional Appropriation.
Following a discussion regarding the date on the Resolution,
Councllperson Perkins made the motlon to pass Resolution No. 97-R-5,
seconded by Councilperson Frantz, passing unanimously.
Attorney Sedwick presented and explained Ordinance
97-OR-3~ An Ordinance Amending Certain
Ordinance No. 96-OR-53 (City Court
explaining the three and one half percent
the original salary ordinance.
to suspend the rules for
No.
Portions Of Section 1 Of
Adult Probation Services),
increase was not included on
Councilperson Perkins made the motion
Ordinance No. 97-OR-3~ seconded by
Councllperson Frantz, passing unanimously.
made the motion to pass Ordinance No.
Councllperson Frantz, passing unanimously.
Councllperson Ellis then
97-0R-3, seconded by
Councllperson Perkins introduced and asked to separate the
Ordinance Of Additional ApproPriation. Councllperson Perkins then
made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 97-OR-4~ An Ordinance of
Additional Appropriation (Carnegie Library) on the first and second
readings. Councilperson Frantz said she will vote in favor of this at
this time as she does believe the building should have the chance to
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be renovated, however she has requested that the deed be drawn up so
that after the two year period, the City will not be locked in to
keeping the building if the funding cannot be secured. Ordinance No.
97-0R-4 passed on the first and second reading on the following roll
call vote:
Ayes:
Nays:
Councilpersons Perkins, Ellis, Frantz, and Williams.
Councllperson Wilson.
Councilperson Perkins made the motion to suspend the rules
for Ordinance No. 97-OR-5, An Ordinance Of Additional Appropriation
(Sidewalk and Equipment), seconded by Councilperson Williams, passing
unanimously. Councllperson Perkins then made the motion to pass
Ordinance No. 97-OR-5 on all three readings~ seconded by
Councllperson Williams, passing on the following roll call votes
Ayes: Councllpersons Perkins, Ellis, Frantz, Wilson, and
Williams.
declde
Nays: None.
Councilperson Perkins suggests a committee be formed
Resolution No.
Jeffersonville,
to
Development Fund Application To
And Addressing Related Matters.
Repair Affair. Following
Councllperson Ellis made the motion to pass Resolution
seconded by Councilperson Frantz, passing unanimously.
The Indiana Housing Finance Authority
This program will work closely with
all discussion and explanation,
No. 97-R-6,
Councilperson
on the equipment purchase.
Assistant Director of Redevelopment Jennifer Mead, presented
97-R-6, A Resolution Of The City Council Of
Indiana, Authoring The Submittal Of The Housing
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Perkins commends Assistant Mead and the Department of Redevelopment
for their effort in this area as the benefits reaped will be
tremendous. Assistant Mead thanked the Council, explaining they can
help by calling legislators. There will be a public hearing.
Clerk and Treasurer Spencer explained the Resolution on the
agenda regarding public communication relationships is not available
for this meeting.
Councllperson Perkins, referring to the program introduced
by Assistant Mead, said this program is not unlike program in the 70's
that made a lot of improvements locally~ This has potential for
success because of the cooperation with the Repair Affair program.
This money will go farther because of this, and he is real pleased.
Councilperson Ellis said there was a meeting a week ago
between City officials and members of the community to address the
violence that has been happening in the community. He is happy to say
there will be follow-up meetings, and there will be proposals to make
the community safe and livable.
Councilperson Frantz questioned how the study for racial
harmoney questions would be answered. If this would be from the group
or from the individuals. Councilperson Williams indicated this will
most likely be addressed at the next meeting. Councilperson Frantz
volunteer's her time. Mayor Galligan said this is a good program that
needs to be implemented.
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Councllperson Williams encourages Councilperson Perkins to
put together a plan to determine funding for the Carnegie Library, and
the manner in which the building will be used. Councltperson Perkins
agrees there is a need for policies and quidelines. It is suggested a
fund be created so that donations can be tax Heductable.
Mayor Galligan said, following the article in the paper
regarding the possible purchase of the Carnegie Library, he received
two offers of contributions, one for g500 and the other for more. He
would like to find a retiree that would be willing to help the City
with this project. He looks forward to hearing from someone, that
feels this is a worthwhile project.
Mrs. Nellie Nolan addressed the Mayor and the Council
regarding the drainage situation in her neighborhood. Four parcels
are under water. She fears a child will drown if something is not
done. She doesn't feel she should have to beg to get something done.
Mayor Galligan has talked with the property owner and the problem is
not as simple as it appears.
There being no further business to come before the Council,
Councilperson Perkins moved to adjourn at 7:45 o'clock P.M. seconded
and unanim sly ca tied.
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CLERK AND TREASURER C. /~CHARD SPENCER JR.