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COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
AUGUST 4, 1997
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 7:00 P.M. on the 4th day of
August, 1997.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Thomas R. Gailigan, with Clerk and Treasurer C.
Richard Spencer Yr. at the desk. Mayor Gailigan welcomed ail in attendance, asking all those present
to stand as Councilperson Andrew Williams III gave the invocation. He 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, Donna M. Frantz,
Peggy Knight Wilder, Barbara Wilson, Andrew Williams III, and Vicky Conlin. Absent: Councilperson Ron Ellis.
Mayor Galligan presented the minutes of the meeting of July 14, 1997 for consideration by
the Council. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to approve the minutes as presented, seconded
by Councilperson Conlin and carried unanimously.
Mayor Gailigan welcomed the County Commissioners, and the Building Authority.
Clerk and Treasurer Spencer presented the claim list for consideration by the Council
explaining three additional claims. Following discussion, Councilperson Perkins made the motion to
approve the claims and the additional as presented, seconded by Councilperson Conlin, passing
unanimously.
Mr. John Doehrman, Attorney representing the Building Authority Board of Directors,
informed the Council the estimate to repair the parapet wail, the roof, and the air flow system is 1.3
million dollars. This work does need to be done. It would be cheaper to do a bond issue than
borrow from a financial institution. Mayor Galligan explained there has been talk of the City "getting
out" of the building, however he understands the repairs need to be done. Attorney Doehrman stated
the City has a lease agreement until 2010. Mr. Dave Hillman of the Estopinai Group explained what
is wrong with the roof and what needs to be done. The estimate to have the roof replaced is $12.00
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a foot. The total estimated cost for the roof is $573,000. Mr. I-rillman answered questions. Mr. lohn
Temple of Temple Engineers explained the condition oftbe wails and the cause oftbe problems. He
estimates the worst case scenario cost to repair the parapet wails to be $395,000. The City and the
County are bound to the Building Authority for 20 years regardless of the Ordinance before the
'Council. The Building Authority has an annuai budget to operate and maintain the building. There
is no capital improvement money. The Ordinance before the Council is a preliminary determination
with maximum terms. This is the first step in a number of public hearings. At the conclusion of all
discussion, and the request for public comment, Councilperson Conlin made the motion to pass
Ordinance No. 97-OR-38, An Ordinance Approving The Preliminary Determination To Enter A
Lease With The Jeffersonville-Clark County Building Authority For Renovations To The City-County
Building on the second and third readings, seconded by Councilperson Williams, passing
unanimously.
Commissioner Ralph Guthrie called the meeting of the County Commissioners to order.
Present were: Commissioners Paul Garrett, Ralph Guthfie, and Ed Meyer. Commission Garrett made
the motion to concur with the building maintenance, seconded by Commissioner Meyer passing on
a vote of 3-0. The motion to adjourn passed unanimously.
Ordinance No. 97-OR-39, An Ordinance Transferring Funds Within Same Department (City
Engineer Budget) was presented. Engineer Miller explained the reasons for the request.
Councilperson Perkins made the motion to suspend the roles for Ordinance No. 97-OR-39, seconded
by Councilperson Conlin, passing unanimously. Councilperson Perkins then made the motion to pass
Ordinance No. 97-OR-39 on ail three readings, seconded by Councilperson Frantz, passing
unanimously.
Ordinance No. 97-OR-37, An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within Same Department
(Animal Shelter) was presented. Mayor Galligan explained the transfer has been requested to pay
for a new phone system. At the conclusion of ail discussion, Councilperson Perkins made the motion
to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 97-OR-37, seconded by Councilperson Conlin passing
unanimously. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 97-OR-37 on all three
readings, seconded by Councilperson Conlin passing unanimously.
Resolution No. 97-R-35, A Resolution Of The Common Council, City Of Jeffersonville,
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Indiana, Regarding The Establishment Of The Mullis Project Economic Development Area was
presented for consideration. Redevelopment Director Phil McCauley explained this is the last step
in establishing the T.I.F. District. Director McCauley also explained the requirements. Councilperson
Perkins would like to see an agreemem with penalties if the project does not stay the number ofyears
· indicated. Director McCauley said the City will have no fiscal responsibility. The estimated cost of
the project is 26 million. Following ail discussion, Councilperson Conlin made the motion to pass
Resolution No. 97-R-35, seconded by Councilperson Williams, passing unanimously. Mayor Galligan
said he has attended several functions regarding economic development and the City has a great team
including Director McCauley, Councilperson Conlin, Steve Stemier, Dale Orem, Bob Miller, and
others.
Mayor Galligan introduced Ordinance No. 97-OR-40, An Ordinance Amending Certain
Portions Of Section I Of Ordinance No. 96-OR-53 (Fire Department), explaining this is a clerical
clean up. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 97-OR-40,
seconded by Councilperson Frantz, passing unanimously. Councilperson Perkins then made the
motion to pass Ordinance No. 97-OR-40 on all three readings, seconded by Councilperson Conlin,
passing unanimously.
Mayor Galligan introduced Resolution No. 97-R-36, A Resolution Finding Failure To
Substantially Comply With Statement Of Benefits, explaining this needs to be passed to advertise to
get the businesses involved in for the first meeting in September. Following ail discussion,
Councilperson Conlin made the motion to pass Resolution No. 97-OR-36, seconded by
Councilperson Williams, passing unanimously.
Councilperson Conlin announced that the next day Dr. Schwannter will be doing a preliminary
program on gangs at Jefferson Hospital. She has talked with Jeffersonville High School officials and
is hoping to be able to use the auditorium Councilpersons Conlin and Wilder are working on
corporate sponsors. This should be an excellent program. She hopes to have a date by the next
meeting.
Council President W'flson announced that Friday and Saturday will be the Jeff Fest explaining
the activities and inviting all to participate.
Councilperson W'flder has a proposal to redistrict. She feels there is a need to do this due to
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the growth and the annexed areas. This study should take 90 days and cost $11,200. Councilperson
Wilder explained what would be presented from the study. Councilperson Wilder made the motion
to proceed with redistricting to comply with State Statute and put the money in place. Councilperson
Perkins suggests looking into having more than a 7 member council and still be a 3~ class city. ~He
also wonders what a special census would cost. This may be discussed at a workshop.
Councilperson Conlin seconded the motion to proceed with redisuicthag and put the $11,200 in place.
The motion carded unanimously.
Councilperson Wilder questioned the drainage fund being in the red. Clerk and Treasurer
Spencer explained the money is in the Council Budget and will be transferred to the Drainage Fund.
Councilperson Perkins commented on the Family Fest golf tournament. Councilperson
Perkins has dealt with the County on and off.for 14 years and he has never felt the City has had the
upper hand. He then reviewed the situations of space paid for and never used, and giving away 3,000
square feet. He feels the City is allowing the Commissioners to have the upper hand. The City is
paying premium office space rent. He feels now is the time to break away.
Council President Wilson passed out budgets that will be discussed at the workshop on
Monday.
Mr. Russell Goode asked the Mayor who complaints regarding ADA compliance should be
directed to. Mayor Galligan answered PeeWee Lakeman. Mr. Goode asked if Mr. Lakeman is part
time. Mayor Galligan answered yes. Mr. Goode asked if Mayor Galligan would consider Mr.
Lakeman a high-ranking offidal. Mayor Galligan answered no. Mr. Goode stated according to law
there must be a high ranking official in charge of ADA Mayor Galligan promised he would look into
it tomorrow and let him know.
Mayor Galligan announced $140,000 has been received for the Carnegie Library. The plans
are now for a new roof and ramps. This needs to be made handicapped accessible. There are plans
for an elevator later. There are things happening in Jeffersonville and Mayor Galligan feels the
Council will be tickled. It looks like Kingfish and Buckheads will get permits sometime after the 15t~.
A letter has been written regarding ADA compliance. There will be a meeting later this month. The
ramps will not be put in as they have been. There followed discussion regarding drainage. Mayor
Galligan announced a representative from IDEM is coming regarding S. R. F. money.
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There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilperson Perkins made the
motion to adjourn at 8:20 P.M., seconded by Councilt~rson Con~, p
MAYOR THOMAS R. GALLi
ATTEST:
sing unanimously.
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