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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-26-1994COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE? INDIANA JULY 26~ 1994 The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville met in regular session in Council Chambers in the City-County Building, Jeffersonville~ Indiana~ at 4:30 P.M. on the B6th day of July, 199A. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Raymond J. Parker Jr., with Clerk and Treasurer C. Richard Spencer Jr~ 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 to the flag. The roll was called Bill Wolpert, Andrew Williams Wilder, Potter. Barbara Wilson, Absent: None. join him in the pledge of allegiance and those present were Councilpersons III~ Donna M. Frantz, Peggy Knight Steven R. Stemler~ and Robert L. 26~ 199~ the motion to approve the minutes as presented~ seconded Councilperson Wolpert and carried unanimously. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer presented the claim list consideration by the Council. Mayor Parker presented the minutes of the meeting of July for consideration by the Council. Councilperson Potter made by for Following all discussion~ Councilperson Wolpert made the motion to approve by Councilperson Potter and carried Mr. Dan Matra, Attorney the claims as presented, seconded unanimously. representing G.F. Munich~ Inc.~ appeared before the Council to answer questions regarding Ordinance No. 94-0R-86~ An Ordinance Vacating A Portion Of Fairview Street And An Intersecting Alley In The City Of Jeffersonville. This has been approved by the Board Of Public Works and Safety and a public hearing was held at the previous Council meeting. There being no public comment Councilperson Potter made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 9A~OR-B6, seconded by Councilperson Williams. Councilperson Wilder explained she will be abstaining from the vote on this Ordinance as her husband sharesoffice space ~ith Attorney Matra. The motion to suspend passed on a vote of 6-0-1, with Councilperson Wilder abstaining. Councilperson Potter than made the motion to pass PAGE 2 JULY ~6, 199A Ordinance No. 9A-OR-B6 Councilperson Williams. Ms. has talked with neighbors regarding this motion passed on abstaining. Attorney Resolution Declaring on ali three readings, seconded by Nolan a resident of the area stated she and found no objections. The a vote of 6-0-1, with Councilperson Wilder Gillenwater introducted Resolution 94-R-24, A An Area To Be An Economic Revitalization Area, explaining what an Economic Revitalization Area is and that is does last for 10 years. This Resolution will need to be approved if it is the desire of the Council to have the entire Industrial Park an E.R.A. Following discussion, Councilperson Williams made the motion to pass Resolution No. unanimously. Mayor Parker seconded by Councilperson Potter and carried introduced Ms. Theresa Wheatley who explained that Community House thc. has been in existance in Jeffersonville for three years and has served BO abused and abandoned children in the last year and one half. Villages Of Indiana, Inc. pass State inspection to encourgages all Park, Thursday, $tO.O0 donation Community House Inc., has joined with The and the house is in need of upgrading to comply with State regulations. M. Wheatley to attend a welcome/fund raiser to be held in Warder August 11 from ?:OO P.M. to !O:O0 P.M. There is a for the welcome which will feature Straight Company and The Jim Cowan Family. Ms. Wheatley further explained the program and answered questions. Fliers were distributed and help was asked to post these. Attorney Auto Transport and questions regarding Bob Lanum, Falls City Reso~utio representing Bruce Tatum (Louisville Car Rental)~ explained and answered No. 94-R-85, A Resolution Approving Statement Of Benefits For Purposes Of Property Tax Abatement. Following all discussion, Councilperson Potter made the motion to pass Resolution No. 94-R-~5, seconded by Counci!person Williams, passing on a vote of 6-0-1, with Council President Stemler abstaining due to his business. PAGE 3 JULY B6~ 1994 Agent of Record E. Culpepper Cooper appeared Council to review the self-funded hospitalization plan every six months. Mr. Cooper explained the original goal before the as he does was to build a reserve in the first seven years so that rates could be stabilized. As of June 30~ 199~ the balance in the fund is $430,4?3.53. Negotiations have been made with the John Kenyon Eye Center for discounts for R.K. Surgery. Council President Stemler inquired if the 10~ increase in the 1995 budget for hospitalization would be adequate. Mr. Cooper feels this is more than adequate and it is hoped the City will be able to build the reserve in five years rather than seven years. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer presented a copy of the Notice To Taxpayers Of Budget Estimates And Tax Rates, stating the rate will be advertised at $5.359. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer believes the final approved rate will remain the same or lower than the present rate for the City only. Councilperson Potter agrees, stating the average cut is $.11. Councilperson Potter noted the good job that was done on the budgets by the Council, Council President Stemler, and Clerk and Treasurer Spencer. Councilperson Potter then made the motion to advertise the tax rate for 1995 at $5.359, seconded by Councilperson Wolpert and carried unanimously. Councilperson Potter would like the Council's direction on having a does not yet. She survey done for the Inner City Road. Councilperson Wilder believe the Council is to the point of having a survey as would like to see an agreement reached to go forward with the road or not and the funding. There also needs to be an agreement on where the road should go. Mayor Parker has been attending meetings and will have a recommendation for the Council with 30 days. He would like to make sure it will benefit the community at no tax increase. The big problem will be funding. He will send his finding to the Council in advance and would hope to present his findings at the August 29~ 1994 meeting. Councilperson Wilson would like to see at least Council President Stemler attend the meetings the Mayor is having on the Road. Council President Stemler believes communication is the key and he feels he and/or the Transportation Secretary should attend the meetings the Mayor is having. Council President Stemler is for the road and thinks it is a once in a lifetime opportunity to address the needs of generations to come. PAGE 4 JULY 26~ 199A Council that the tax abatement Louisville business to information on dates for the downtown sewer project. Mayor Parker commends the Council Stemler~s leadership on the budget process. Councilperson Potter noted the bids President Stemler stated it is important ~o note given earlier in this meeting is for a relocate in 3effersonville. This is good President Stemler has mailed the Council and Council President on the Riverfront will has agreed to put up the retirement 2~ years of be received on August 8, 1994. The Council $502000 for the overlook. Councilperson Potter noted of Police Chief Rick Elliot and thanked him for outstanding service. CouncilperSon Frantz asked if there is any movement on the Hidden Lakes Subdivision annexation. Attorney Gillenwater recommends the Council hold a workshop on this as if the Inner City Road project moves forward there wilt be a need for additional annexation and this could all be done at once. Councilperson Frantz is concerned with the agreement not to remonstrate once the property is sold. Attorney Gillenwater explained the agreement will pass on with the deed. Councilperson Williams will be mailing information and recommendations for a fire truck in the amount of $550~000. Financing information will be included in the information. Councilperson Wolpert asked what the use of getting excited about the Inner City Road is if it cannot be financed, council President Stemler feels there is a need to decide and then resolve to find the funding. Council President Stemler expressed the symphony of the Council to Councilperson Williams on the passing away of his Mother. Council President Stemler thanked the Council for the pleasant experience of the budget sessions. There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilperson Potter moved to adjourn at 5:~5 o~clock P.M. seconded by Councilperson Wolpert and unanimously carried.