Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-04-1994COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSO~VILLE; INDIANA APRIL 47 1994 the Common Council of the City of jeffecsonville met in regular session in Council Chambers in the City-County Building, Jeffersonville~ Indiana, at '7:30 P.M. on the 4th day of' April, 1994. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Raymond J- Parker Jr., with Deputy Clerk Barbara Nollis, at the desk. Mayor Parker welcomed all in attendance, asking all those present to stand as Council President Steven Stemler gave the invocation. He then asked all those present to §nih him in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. The roll was called and those present were Councilpersons Bill Wolpert~ Andrew Williams III~ Peggy Knight Wilson, Robert L. Potter, and Steven R. Stemler- Absent: Councilperson Donna Frantz. Mayor Parker presented the minutes of the 1994 for motion Wilder, Barbara the meeting of March consideration by the Council. Councilperson Potter made to approve the minutes as presented~ seconded by CouncilperSon Williams~ and carried unanimously- Deputy Clerk Hollis presented the claim list with one additional claim for consideration by the Council. Following all discussion, CouncilperSOn Potter made the motion to approve the claims as presented, seconded by Councilperson Wolpert and carried unanimously- Mayor Parker introduced Ordinance No. 94-0R-14, An Ordinance of Additional Appropriation (General Fund - $500~000.00), for the third and final reading. Councilperson Potter made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 9~-0R-14 on the third and final reading~ seconded by Councilperson Stemler~ passing on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilpersons Potter, Stemler~ Wolpert, Wilder, and Wilson. Nays: Councilperson Williams. Council President Stemler introduced Resolution No. 94-R-1~ A Resolution Of The Common Council Of jeffersonviile Accepting The Proposal Submitted In Response To Tine Request For PAGE 8 APRIL 4, 1994 Proposals To Locate Street, Released By Stemler stated one Commercial Development At The Terminus Of Spring The City of Jeffersonville. Council President response to the Request For Proposals has been received and evaluated. He explained there is a willingness to proceed with the understanding there are specifications to be discussed in detail. He then read the Resolution aloud. Councilperson Williams understands there is an attempt to move forward on the development of the Riverfront~ and this Resolution allows time for fine tuning. Councilperson Williams then made the motion to pass Resolution No. 94.-R-14, seconded by Councilperson Potter, passing unanimously. Council President Stemler recommends a committee of Councilpersons Wolpert, Potter and Stemler to Director Gowens and City Attorney Gillenwater differences for presentation to the Mayor Councilperson Wilder would like to see the if possible. Director Gowens explained as work with Redevelopment to quickly work out the and Council for review. R.F.P. schedule followed, soon as he received the proposal he asked Engineer Lanz to work on the City's behalf to obtain a Corps Of Engineers permit. The City did apply for a permit last fmll and it is recommended this be amended. In speaking with the Corps Director Gowens and Mayor Parker were told the possibilities of getting the permit quickly are not good. Mayor Parker would like to pursue a temporary permit. Engineer Lanz does not feel this would be possible. The ulitmate holdup is the historic district. -[he permit that the applicant holds would also have to be amended. Director Gowens hopes to have the permit by the end of the month and at least this year. Mayor Parker explained the City is in need of activity on the Riverfront. We now have the opportunity to start something that is much needed by all in Jeffersonville. This will enhance the activity in the area and the community in general. He would appreciate anything the Council can do to expedite the matter. Deputy Clerk Hollis explained Ordinance No. 94-0R-11~ An Ordinance Transferring Surplus Funds From The Cumulative Capital Improvement Fund To The General Fund. Councilperson Potter made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 94-0R-11~ seconded by Council President Stemler, and passing unanimously. Councilperson Potter then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 94-0R-11 on all PAGE 3 APRIL 4, 1994 three readings, seconded by Council following roll call vote: President Stemler~ passing on the Ayes: Councilpersons Wolpert, Stemler. Nays: Mayor be included in becomes give Wilder, Wilson~ Potter, and Councilpecson Williams. Parker explained the curb cuts on the project, the others will be available. Mayor Parker introduced Consulting Engineer Jorge Lanz to an update on the Inner City Road Project. Engineer Lanz Market Street will done as the money pursue if this be made is "Do District work, explained a public meeting was held March 14, 1994. Some people are for it and some are against. A funding source has been a problem. This is a 4 Million Dollar project. The funds for the Federal Surface Transportation Program are very competitive. Allocations in this program will be available for the next four years. Jeffersonville will not be elligible until after the Market Street Project. Tax Increment Financing is an alternative. Meetings are being set up to is possible in this area. The decision that needs to we need this project?". In order to make a T.I~F. commercial development is necessary. The entire roadway area does not need to be included in the district. It would be possible to do the project in phases. This roadway is a part of the 1-65 corridor study. The most important thing is to define and save the corridor. Councilperson Wilder would like to see the roadway realigned to bypase a subdivision development. Mr. Lanz explained the deadlines and time frame. Councilperson Wilder is very interested in moving forward with the section from Jeff-Charlestown-New Albany Pike north. Director Gowens explained the first thing to do is to No time frame has been locked in. Mr. Lanz is establish an area. available to answer Attorney any questions. John Montgomery introduced Ms. Judy Stout, Tax Director for American Commercial Lines and its subsidiaries, and Mr. Chris Kinnet, Executive Director of Clark Maritime Center. Attorney Montgomery explained the relocation of Port of Louisiville to the Clark Maritime Center. He is requesting a tax abatement for this new PAGE A APRIL 4, 1994 facility. He then explained the State of Indiana. The State will and ground will be leased. This will cost $3.2 Million to build. reasoning for the applicant being the build the facility and the building will be a $133 Million facility that There will be some personal property that will be taxed as this is not considered manufacturing. This will mean i? jobs at an annual payroll of $560,000 moving from Kentucky to Indiana. Councilperson Williams questioned the number of employees retained and the additional employees. Attorney Montgomery explained the number that are retained are new to Jeffersonville. Councilperson Williams expressed a need for numbers. Following all discussion, it was agreed to move the numbers from retained to new. Councilperson Potter~ stating Jeffersonville is happy to have them there and appreciates the move, made the motion to pass Resolution No. 94-R-15, Resolution Approving Statement of Benefits For Purposes Of Property Tax Abatement, unanimously. Mayor Resolution seconded by Councilpereon Wilson and carried Parker introduced Resolution No. 94-R-16, A Of The Common Council Of Jeffersonville Authorizing ]'he Submission Of A Transportation Enhancement And Allocating Funds Needed To Meet Redevelopment Director Gowens reviewed Activity Grant Application The Local Match Requirement. the Resolution~ explaining the history of the grant work done on Riverside Drive to this point is underground and not visible. There is now $625~000 worth of work now planned~ and applied for, which requires a local match of $185~000. This grant funding is very competitive, however there is a good chance to receive it. The local match will not be needed this year. Private funds will be solicited. Following all discussion regarding the grant and the work in the area, Councitperson Potter made the motion to pass Resolution No. 94-R-16, seconded by Councilperson Williams and carried unanimously. Councilperson Wilder, explaining April is Alcohol Awareness Month, introduced Ms. Kathy Vengelli, President of Jeffersonville High School S.A.D.D. and Ms. Jackie McComb of the Governor's Commission For A Drug Free Indiana. Ms. McComb spoke in supporb of Alcohol Awareness Month, explaining it is to bring particular attention to the problems alcohol causes. Ms. Vengelli then read Resolution No. 94-R-17, A PAGE 5 APRIL 4, 1994 Resolution Establishing ~994. Councilperson Wilder stated 30% of the youth institutions were under the influence when they were then thanked Ms. Vengelli for her courage and time. Wilder then made the motion to pass Resolution No. by Councilperson Williams and carried unanimously. Councilperson Wilder explained a per diem The Month Of April As Alcohol Awareness Month in correctional arrested. She Councilperson 94-R-17~ seconded travel ordinance has been discussed at workshops. It has $95.00 per day for lodging and $25.00 per want to limit travel, however it should been discussed to propose day for food. She does not not be left open-emded for abuse. She will be working with for input from Department Heads. training or travel. Ordinance No. 94-0R-12, Portions Of Section 1 Of Ordinance No. was introduced. City Court Judge Roger the City Attorney on this and asks This is not intended to discourage Am Ordinance Amending Certain 93-0R-48 (Probation User Fund) Lindsey, explained the duties, stating the funds for this Department are not taxpayer funds. This request would bring the salaries up to the State Judicial Center Guidelines. Judge Lindsey explained every case is different and there is a need for give and take in making Council decisions, and he hopes the Council will consider this, understanding there may be some heat. Last year there were 13,000 misdemeanor cases handled by one officer and one secretary. He also funds for equipment as this time. There would be no way explained his request for a transfer of was an oversight on his part at budget to get money into the City if City Court is dissolved. Council President Stemler understands the monetary situation here, it is the principle he struggles with. Following all discussion, Councilperson Potter made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 94-OR-IR, seconded by Councilperson Williams and carried unanimously. Councilperson Potter them made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 94-0R-12 on all three readings~ seconded by Councilperson Williams, failing on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Counci]persons Potter and Williams. Nays: Councilpersons Stemler~ Wilson, Wilder, and Wolpert. PAGE 6 APRIL 4, ]994 Ordinance No. 94-0R-13~ An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within Same Department (Probation User Fund, Common Council, City Engineer~ Personnel~ and City Attorney) was explained by Deputy Clerk Barbara Hollis. Following discussion, Council President Stemter made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 94-0R-13~ seconded by Councilperson Williams and carried unanimously. Council President Stemler made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 94-~R-1~ on all three readings in the amount requested except for the transfer for Probation Officers Social Security, and PERF in the Probation User Department, seconded by Councilperson Potter, passing on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilpersons Wolpert, Williams, Wilder, Wilson, Stemler, and Potter. Nays: None. Mayor Parker explained Mr. Craig Mi]es has resigned from the Human Relations Board. He recommends the appointment of Mr. Phil Bates to replace Mr. Miles. Councilperson Williams made the motion to appoint Mr. Phil Bates to the Human Relations Board, seconded by Councilperson Wolpert and carried unanimously. Council President Stemler introduced and explained Resolution No. 94-R-18, A Resolution Of The Common Council Of The City Of Jeffersonville, Indiana, Amending Item ~1 In Resolution No. 94-R-~ Approved On January 10~ 1994. Council President Stemler made the motion to pass Resolution No. 94-R-18~ seconded by Councilperson Williams and carried unanimously. Councilperson Wilder has been contacted by some residents of Eastbrook, concerned for the Prestwick Square Development. ]'he concern is for the entrance on Holmans Lane and the volumn of traffic. Councilperson Wilson believes this development will not take place. Building Commissioner Gavin explained there is an entrance from loth Street. Council President Stemler has also been contacted that this project will not be pursued. Councilperson Potter will be asking in the future for approximately $1,600 for a Rubble Valentine Education and leaching Program. The Housing Department has committed $1~600. Councilperson Potter will provide a video for the Council to review. PAGE 7 APRIL 4, 1994 Mayor Parker thanked the Council for approving the $500,000 for street repair~ explaining they will not be sorry. He also thanked the Council for starting to make history by starting some activity on the Riverfront. It is time now to do something with the Community Focus Grant and the R.F.P. Councilperson Williams hms talked with Director Gowens regarding the procedure for the committee on Revolving Loans, as a new committee is being formed. Ms. Gwen Ford from the Ramada is the Chairperson of this committee. Councilperson Williams requests the Clerk Treasurer's Office begin the procedure for obtaining the matching funds of $110~000 for the North Port Pro§eot. He requests these come from the Cumulative Capital Improvement Fund. Councilperson Williams said that Reverend Vaughn would like to maintain his status on the Ethics Commission. He asks the Council request an update from the committee that is looking into the purchase of a ladder truck or snorkel. Councilperson Wilder requests the Council look over the Ethics Ordinance Amendments that have been prepared. This will be discussed at the next meeting. Councilperson Wilson has been notified by Ms. Marcella Bratcher that the neighbor that has been complaing about a basketball court has sold his house. It is hoped this may solve some problems. Council President Stemter thanked Councilperson Williams for pursuing the match funds for the North Port Project. Thia has been a struggle and the Mayor has been ~nstrumental in this. Building Commissioner Gavin informed Council President Stemler the situation at Hokes has bean cleaned up some. This is a matter of opinion and there is a need for a fence. Council President Stem]er asks the Council to keep thinking on annexation. A resume~ has been received for Council. legal services. Council President Stemler has contacted Mr. Voylea, President of the Park Board regarding the activity on the Riverfront. Park Superintendent Caldwell has contacted all the Board Members and was requested to inform the Council they are in support of the Council's decision. Council President Stemler is in receipt of a copy of an A.D.A. complaint and inquires as to the status. He was informed HAGE 8 APRIL 4, 1994 Mr. Lakeman is on vacation. [he next Council meeting April 18, 199A has been rescheduled to April 25~ 1994. need for a special meeting on the Riverfront. Mr. Charles Wright who had requested time to declines the time. [here being Councilperson Potter Councilperson Wolpert and carried unanimously carried. ATTEST: ~ ~D TREASURER C. RICt~ARD SPENCER JR. scheduled for There may be a speak, no further business to come before the Council~ moved to adjourn at 9:25 o'clock P.M. seconded by