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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-19-1993COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE~ INDIANA APRIL 19. 1993 The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville met in regular session in Council Chambers in the City-County Building, Jeffersonville, Indiana, at 9:30 P.M. on the 19th day of April, 1993. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Raymond J. Parker Jr., with Deputy Clerk Barbara Hollis, at the desk. Mayor Parker welcomed all in attendances Councilperson Steven Stemler those present to join him in The roll was called Bill Wolpert, Andrew Williams Robert L. Potter, and Steven R. asking all those present to stand as gave the invocation. He then asked all the pledge of allegiance to the flag. and those present were Councilpersons III~ Donna M. Frantz~ L. Marie Clapp, Stemler. Absent: Councilperson Peggy Knight Wilder. Mayor Parker presented the minutes of the meeting of April 5, 1993 for consideration by the Council. Council President Potter made the motion to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by Councilperson Clapp~ and carried unanimously. Deputy Clerk Hollis presented the claim list for consideration by the Council. Following all discussion, Councilperson Stemler made the motion to approve the claims as presented, seconded by Councilperson Wolpert and carried unanimously. Attorney Gillenwater explained he had received a Statement of Benefits from Kentuckiana Thermo King with a cover letter from Attorny Maurice A. Byrne Jr. Mr. Byrne was not contacted and asked to attend this meeting. Councilperson Williams inquired if the work on the addition had been completed. Building Commissioner Gavin stated it had been. Councilperson Williams warned the Council there is a need to be aware when accepting Statement of Benefits if the work has been complete. Council President Potter made the motion to table the request until a representative appears at a meeting. Attorney Gillenwater introduced Mr. Bob Isgrigg representing the Developers of Elk Pointe Unit 3. Mr. Isgrigg explained there were some iron pins that were set wrong in the subdivision and there is a need to vacate an easement. The utility companies, as well as the PAGE 8 APRIL 19, 1993 Board Councilperson drainage. Mr. of Public Works, have no objections to this vacation. Frantz inquired if this easement was put in for Isgrigg said it was not~ it was classified as utility. When questioned, Commissioner Gavin stated there may be a drainage problem in this area in the future. Council President Potter explained he is aware of many problems with the drainage in this area as well as some survey problems. Mr. Isgrigg explained he is aware there were three that were out of alignment. Council President Potter explained the Planning and Zoning Board will be asked to open Phase III at their meeting on April 27, and he feels there will be ob)ections because of drainage problems. Mr. Isgrigg explained the builder has put up his own money to correct drainage problems but has run into dead ends. Following further discussion regarding the drainage Councilperson Frantz made the Councilperson Wilder, to table this request, to attend the Planning and Zoning meeting President Potter seconded the motion to unanimously. motion, on behalf of and requests the Council on April 2?. Council table which carried Council requests the Council get up questions the paper. Mayor Parker President Potter~ on behalf of Councilperson Wilder, for a survey to be published in read a letter from Ms. Carlene Bottorrff, Chairman of the Human Relations Commission requesting that Ordinance No. 85-0R-57 be amended to omit the stipulation that a member shall not be eligible for appointment to no more than three (3) consecutieve terms. Mayor Parker explained is has been difficult to find people to serve on this commission. Councilperson Clapp made the motion to approve the amendment, seconded by Councilperson Williams asked several quetions regarding members and the length of terms stating he would rather Council President Potter. the number of have a copy available to read before passing if this is not an emergency. Councilperson Potter withdrew his second and Councilperson Potter withdrew his motion. Mayor Parker introduced Mr. Dennis Julius, Vice President of Jeffersonville Main Street, who addressed the Council, explaining a new administration for Main Street is coming in. Mr. Julius explained PAGE 3 APRIL 19, 1993 he is not in a position to give a presentation at this point on how important Jeffersonville Main Street is to downtown but would like an invitation to attend a budget workshop to show the impact of the group. Jeffersonville services provided by Departments. He does thanked enough. Main Street does appreciate the "in kind" the Parks Department and all of the City thank these departments as they do not get Park Superintendent Caldwell addressed the Council explaining he has received only one quote to install a ramp that will meet A.D.A. specification for the gazebo, as there must be a $1,000,000 liability bond for the ramp. This is the reason the volunteers cannot do this and other contractors will not quote. The only quote received was for $4,200. Another $800 will be needed for the landscaping, and $1,000 is needed for the materials the float. The Parks Department does not have the funds for these projects. Superintendent Caldwell suggests Non-Reverting Fund be used to fund this. It is not funds can be used in this way. Superintendent Caldwetl not having the answer. Following all discussion: the Council approved Superintendent Caldwell to procede with the pro~ects in the amount of $6~000 and President millions the Council will Potter explained to municipalities. Councilperson Williams questioned to repair in their budget the Riverfront believed these apologized for if bids were in for trash pick up and for health insurance. trash pick up bids were opened at in the day. Three were received Attorney Gillenwater explained the the Board of Works Meeting earlier and they will need to be evaluated. Mayor Parker will look into the health insurance. Councilperson Williams notified the Council he has received a legal notice from Mr. Kaelin regarding the refusal of a Statement of Benefits. He asks the Council to keep this in mind when considering Statement of Benefits. Councilperson Frantz requests a workshop for May 157 1993 at 9:00 o'clock A.M. Councilperson Stemler would like to remind the Council of the joint meeting with the Solid Waste District Board. He has find a source for the funding. Council the American Disabilities Act will cost PAGE 4 APRIL 19, 1993 attended a Merchants Association meeting and he encourages all Council to attend a meeting. These meeting are held on the second Tuesday of each month. Councilperson Stemler thanks all departments for their efforts during the Thunder celebration. Attorney Gillenwater explained the vehicles in downtown that Councilperson Stemler inquired about are not violating any ordinance. Council President Potter again asked the Council to get survey questions to Councilperson Wilder. There will be a regarding Riverboat Gambling on May 3, 1993 from 10:00 A.M. to their speaker 2:00 o'clock P.M. at Preservation Station. he encourages the Council Go make an effort to hear some of this. He also reminded the Council of the Waste Management District Meeting. Council President Potter encourages the Council to attend the Planning and Zoning meeting to send a strong messge to provide proper drainage. Ms. Nolan asks if the Council would ask the Planning and Zoning Commission to provide a place for children when apartments and duplexes are build. Ms. Nolan can't see the City spending money on a gazebo when there are so many drainage problems in the City. Mr. Goody suggested the steps be taken off the gazebo instead of spending the money on it. There being no further business Councilperson Potter moved to adjourn at by Councilperson Stemler and unanimously to come before the Council~ 8:40 o'clock P.M. seconded carried. ATTEST: cLERK AND TREASUR~ C. R~ARD~ ~ JR.