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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-09-97Page 1 of 3 COUNCIL PROCEEDENGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA SEPTEMBER 9, 1997 The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville met in the Mayor's Conference Room in the City-County Building, Jeffersonville, Indiana, at 5:00 P.M. on the 9th day of September, 1997 for the advertised public hearing on the budget. 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 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, Ron Ellis, Donna M. Frantz, Peggy Knight Wilder, Barbara Wilson, Andrew Williams III, and Vicky Conlin. Absent: None. Deputy Mayor Phil McCanley introduced Ms. Kathy Holler as the new Assistant Director of the Department of Redevelopment saying she has outstanding credentials, with experience in grant writing, and grant administration. Assistant Holler explained the need for the City to have evidence of compliance with the government's policy for a drug-free workplace. Without this the City will not be eligible to be considered for the Spring Street Streetscape project this round. Previously a Mayor's certification would be accepted. The funding for the Spring Street Streetscape and the plans were reviewed. Following review of Ordinance No. 97-OR-49, An Ordinance Of The City Of Jeffersonville Updating Its Drug-Free Workplace Policy, Councilperson Perkins made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 97-OR-49, seconded by Councilperson Williams, passing unanimously. Councilperson Perkins then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 97-OR-49 on all three readings, seconded by Councilperson Williams. Following additional discussion, Councilperson Williams withdrew his second and Councilperson Perkins withdrew his motion. Councilperson Perkins then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 97-OR-49 inserting shall in the place of may on the sentence preceding number 1 on the second page and the sentence immediately following the paragraph numbered 2 on Page 2 of 3 the second page, seconded by Councilperson Williams, passing unanimously. Deputy Mayor McCauley introduced Mr. Mike Barnes, Executive Director of Southern Indiana Economic Developmera Commission, explaining Mr, Barnes has had more than a significant role in the project to bring Vogt Valve Company to Jeffersonvilte. The second to last step in the process wilt be presented for Council approval tonight. The last step wilt be the purchase of property which is scheduled to take place on October 6. Affirmative action is anticipated. Deputy McCauley described the area that is in a T.I.F. area as welt as explained what abatement is requested. The inventory and the land will not be abated. It is anticipated the company wilt attract support companies. Vogt Valve Company should be an ambassador for Jeffersonville. The estimated cost for infrastructure is $401,000. The Clark Maritime Center will pay one fourth of this cost and the State has agreed to pay one hal£ This infrastructure will service more than 30 acres. Following alt discussion, Councilperson Conlin made the motion to pass Resolution No. 97-R-41, A Resolution Approving Statement Of Benefits For Purposes Of Property Tax Abatement (Vogt Valve Company), seconded by Council President Wilson, passing unanimously. Councilperson Frantz left the meeting at 5:50 P.M. Mr. lVftke Barnes commented he has worked in five states and the people he has worked with here have been unequaled in any pan of the Country. All have been outstanding. Mayor Galligan said Mr. Barnes has done an excellent job. Mr. Barnes said this has been a team effort and he is proud to be a part of the team. Deputy McCautey explained the Council has been a big part of this. Councilperson Ellis explained the amount of confidence the Council has in Deputy McCauley makes a difference. Deputy McCauley presented the budgets reviewing the areas that have been changed since the last budget workshop. At this time the rate is $4.557 and the levy is $9,149,632. The Council has previously agreed to allow the rate to rise about $.08 and the presented rate is $.03 above this amount. This would amount to cutting approximately $60,000 which would bring the increase close to the rate of inflation. The increases in water and pensions as well as the obligation of a law suite have contributed to increases beyond the control of the Council. It is not the intent of the Council to cut the budget to the point of cuffing services. At the conclusion of alt discussion, Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 97-OR-50 Ordinance of Appropriation for the Page 3 of 3 General Fund, 97-OR-50(A) Building Rental, 97-OR-50(B) Parks and Recreation, 97-OR~50(C) Sanitation, 97-OR-50 (D) Fire Pension, 97-OR-50 (E) Police Pension, 97-OR-50(F) Cumulative Capital Development, 97-OR-50(G) Motor Vehicle, 97-OR-50(H) Local Roads and Streets, and 97- OR-5-(I) Probation User on the first and second reading, seconded by Councilperson Williams, passing unanimously. The Council will not meet on September 15, t997 as previously scheduled. The next budget hearing wilt be September t9, 1997 at 4:00 P.M. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer presented a claim for approval. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to approve the claim as presented, seconded by Councilperson Ellis, passing unanimously. There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilperson Perkins made the motion to adjourn at 6:20 P.M., seconded by Counci~lperson Ellis, passmg~u~ously. MAYOR THOMAS R. ATTEST: CLEe&' -r nm^suggR c. }def SPENCER