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Jeffersonville seizes sewer plant
“It’s our plant — they don’t have any right to our plant,” said Jeffersonville Mayor Tom Galligan.
Monday’s move was a latest in a months-long series of maneuvering between the city and the company.
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Clarksville Town Council approves ‘wish-list’ budget
Complicating matters for Clarksville and every other municipality in the state is House Bill 1001. The measure, passed by the Indiana General Assembly earlier this year, caps homeowner property taxes at 1 percent of their assessed value. That, along with other caps, leaves a small pot from which local taxing units are now able to draw.
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Jeffersonville annex could go to high court
The annexation was done in six tracts, four of which were made final earlier this year. Two areas — known legally as area B and area E — were protested. The case on which the courts have been deciding isn’t on the annexation itself, but on the legal procedure of the protest.
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New Albany fire chief wonders what no overtime in 2009 will bring
“They really have tied my hands,” Juliot said. “This isn’t a Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. kind of job.”
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Unique zoning gives Clarksville control over development
The project will add density to a valuable area of town, said architect Wayne Estopinal, whose company, The Estopinal Group, developed the rendering.
“It’s a new urbanist approach,” he explained. “It’s creating a much more dense kind of town,” rather than development that sprawls outward.
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Jeffersonville's Board of Public Works awards Allison Lane sidewalk bid
The project is a long-awaited effort to put sidewalks along Allison Lane near Jeffersonville High School.
Sidewalks will be built between Jeffersonville High School and Meadowlark Road on one side. On the other side, they’ll go from the school down to the intersection with 10th Street.
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New Albany Township Assessor Barbara Sillings’ future discussed
Attorney Steve Lohmeyer, representing Sillings, made a presentation to council members stating that Sillings is still the township assessor until her term expires, according to Indiana code.
“The Legislature didn’t take that away from her, and neither can you,” Lohmeyer said.
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Controversial plat approved by Jeffersonville Plan Commission; variance gets OK by Board of Zoning Appeals
Neighbors weren’t convinced that such a development would be appropriate or possible.
“To me it doesn’t seem feasible to put that many houses there,” said Stanton McNeely, an Artic Springs resident.
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Davis Floyd sculpture proposed for New Albany bicentennial
Malysz said Mayor Doug England approached Tedesco last summer about the possibility of the project. He added that the council probably won’t be presented with the contract until January, as England wishes to introduce the measure and explain his interest for the project.
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Indiana Gov. Daniels will attend meeting with Obama
A spokesman for the Obama transition team says the meeting will provide an opportunity for Obama and Vice President-elect Joe Biden to talk with state chief executives about the challenges facing states.
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No voter fraud charges filed in Jeffersonville
“I wish they would have proceeded on and talked to the people who didn’t show [up for Friday’s deposition,] Waiz said.
“I still think there are a lot of unanswered questions,” he said, referencing the voters who did not attend.
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No raises for Jeffersonville's elected officials
Mayor Tom Galligan’s salary will continue at $84,000 annually; Clerk-Treasurer Peggy Wilder will continue to receive about $61,000 annually; and each council member will receive $12,000 per year under the ordinance.
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Bill would put more restrictions on teen drivers in Indiana
Teenagers would be required to complete at least 50 hours of supervised driving practice and wait longer before getting an Indiana driver’s license under a proposed bill unveiled by lawmakers Monday.
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Sellersburg Town Council eliminates retiree health insurance fund
The council decided the fund — which included the $25 tow-in fee collected by the police department and deductions from participating employees’ paychecks — was “impractical and not in the best interest of the town government.”
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8664 still waiting on Ky. traffic study for Ohio Bridges
Under its plan, Interstate 64 would be removed from downtown Louisville and re-aligned onto what is now Interstate 265 in Indiana.
The slang “86” means to eliminate.
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Ohio River Bridges: Will they ever be?
Amanda Bowyer believes the proposed Ohio River bridges will probably happen someday, but not anytime soon.
“It seemed to be moving for a while there — then nothing,” she said.
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New Albany has budget
Some city officials question whether the budget cuts will be realistic.
“There’s no way we’re going to make it through a whole year with no overtime in the fire department,” City Attorney Shane Gibson told the council during a work session before the regular meeting.
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Jeffersonville councilman pushes city to curb paper use
City officials were unable to estimate how much is spent on paper because it’s budgeted as office supplies and purchased by departments separately.
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Education, economy top priorities for 2009 Indiana Legislature
Stemler brought representatives from around Southeast Indiana together Thursday to give residents a preview of the legislative session that lies ahead. The six legislators shared what they expect to see come out of the Indiana General Assembly, which convenes Jan. 7 this year.
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Floyd County close to ‘maxing out’ Internet capabilities
But it won’t be cheap. Walker said Insight can provide the needed enhancement for $1,900 a month. Currently, the county spends $150 a month for Internet service.
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Clere sworn in to General Assembly
“It is an honor to be a member of the Indiana House of Representatives, and I am eager to begin in earnest the pleasant task of representing District 72,” Clere stated in a news release.
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Clark County Solid Waste District picks up recycling woes
“Inland won’t pick up bins with trash in them,” said Clark Commissioner and Board President Mike Moore. “Either the apartment complexes put waste in Dumpsters, or the cities and towns are going to have to pick [bins] up.”
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Jeffersonville board gets bids on sidewalk project
On one side of the road, sidewalks will be built between Jeffersonville High School and Meadowlark Road. On the other side, the sidewalks will go from the school down to the intersection with 10th Street.
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Recordings detail alleged voter fraud in Jeffersonville
In one of the recordings, a voter — whose name was not released — told the investigator that Galligan campaign workers showed up at his door asking him to fill out an absentee ballot application. And later, Galligan himself showed up and instructed him on how to vote.
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Can’t even buy it in New Albany
“My advice would be that if it’s necessary to replenish our supplies, that the street commissioner call several companies and go” with the best price, City Controller Kay Garry said.
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From wrecking ball to new carpet in Floyd County
Youth Shelter Director Leah Pezzarossi told the commissioners that duct tape has been used to hold the carpet together in several areas. And with the building’s future in limbo, she said carpet is needed.
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Water may be turned off on Jeffersonville sewer delinquents
“If we cut the water off, we’ll get some results,” Mattingly said. “Once word gets around, it would happen less and less.”
It’s something that the board has been working with the water company on for months, he said in an interview after the meeting.
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Clarksville officials OK Clark’s Landing
Condominiums, an amphitheater, a museum, a hotel and convention center with a two-story parking garage, open space, restaurants and shops are all depicted in the conceptual plans for the area, which is being dubbed Clark’s Landing.
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New Albany City Council considers disaster grant plan
“FEMA wanted to get a handle on what it’s really going to cost to rebuild a community,” said Terry Herthel, director of the Floyd County Emergency Management Agency.
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Jeffersonville City Council denies disputed rezoning request
In doing so, the council essentially affirmed a decision made by the city’s plan commission last month. The motion was largely symbolic, as the company making the request — Carmel-based Pedcor — already had withdrawn its application to rezone.
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Federal dollars available for damaged Hoosier farmland
Local Farm Service Agency, or FSA, county committees are charged with determining eligibility based on inspections of the damaged land.
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EMC contract officially ended in New Albany
New Albany could have nearly $300,000 available next year for stormwater projects due to ending its contract with Environmental Management Co., City Attorney Shane Gibson said.
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Clark County Commissioners move to make budget more transparent
Commissioner Mike Moore requested line items be added to the budget so the commissioners would know exactly how much was being spent on what.
“I think it would help if it was itemized,” Moore said. “If we had line items, we wouldn’t be opening ourselves up to suspicion. We need to be able to show (council members), here’s where it went.”
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Sewer board waiting to extend Georgetown deal
Ron Carroll, chairman of the sewer board, said the city needs to know exactly when construction will begin at whatever site Georgetown and the county choose.
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Disputed zoning request heads to Jeffersonville City Council
Councilman Keith Fetz, a member of the plan commission, was among those unanimously voting to give the project an unfavorable recommendation.
“My opinion was, I don’t think this is the correct location,” he said.
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Floyd County Council passes new income tax
The tax was passed in two parts. Part A — totaling 1 percent — will go back to homeowners in the form of property tax relief while Part B — .25 percent — will generate around $4 million in new revenue for public safety, police and fire. The $4 million will have to be split with the city.
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Path to the Y in New Albany
It’s a venture combining the city, county and the private sector. And there’s the hefty financial pledge from Horseshoe Foundation of Floyd County, which is covering nearly 90 percent of the building’s approximately $20 million cost.
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JEFFERSONVILLE: Lighting for Rolling Ridge in question
During a Wednesday morning meeting, the board agreed the developer — Klein Homes — was responsible for installing the lights in the second phase of the project. But because an ordinance requiring the lights was passed a few years ago — around the same time the project was started — it’s unclear which entity is responsible for lighting in the first phase.
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Bright future for New Albany company
The New Albany facility employs 187 and is expected to add 25 to 30 employees over the next five years. The average hourly wage at Conforma Clad is $17.50, according to the plant manager.
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CLARK CO. COUNCIL: Funds approved for airport expansion
The money will partly be used to purchase a farm adjacent to the airport for the runaway expansion. Vissing said the sales agreement was almost finalized — the only dispute is over about 25 acres that the seller wants double what Vissing’s assessment said the property is worth.
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Floyd County Council to consider new tax
The new tax — which would generate around $4 million a year — would be used for police and fire protection and property tax relief. However, it would have to be split with the city.
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Clark County Dems to hold caucus
The caucus will be 6 p.m. Monday at Comfort Suites motel conference room, 360 Eastern Blvd. Precinct committee persons from Jeffersonville Precinct No. 1 through No. 42, will choose the new board member.
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Police, fire face more budget cuts in New Albany
The cuts had to be made to balance the budget after the state mandated approximately $600,00 to be reduced from the general fund and $700,000 from the street department’s motor vehicle highway fund.
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Saga continues over Sunset Hills in Clark Co.
This is Isgrigg’s third attempt this year to get a restraining order against the commissioners and drainage board to prevent them from authorizing work in the subdivision.
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Floyd County Councilman: Raise deductible, save county thousands
Schellenberger said by raising the deductible from $500 to $1,000, the county could potentially save $140,000.
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Coots keeps Clark County coroner post in the family
“I’m just glad the voters of Clark County are supporting me for another four years and I plan to serve them well,” said the 47-year-old Coots, who has been either coroner or deputy coroner for 23 years.
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Moore wins Clark Circuit Court judgeship back for Dems
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Clark County final voting results
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It’s a banner night for Clark County Dems
