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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-30-1992 COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE ~SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY ~OF JEFEERSONVILLE, INDIANA MARCH 30~ 199B The Common Council of the City~ of Jeffersonville met in special session in the Mayor's Conference Room in the City-County Building, Jeffersonville, Indiana, at ?:0© P.M. on the 30th day of March~ 1998. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Raymond J. Parker Jr., with Clerk and Treasurer C. Richard ~ Spencer Jr., at the desk. The roil was called and those p?esent were Councilpersons Bill Wolpert~ Andrew Williams III, Donna M. Frantz, Peggy Knight Wilder, L. Marie Clapp, Robert L. Potter, and Steven R. Stemler. Absent: None. Mayor Parker opened the meeting by stating there has been overwhelming response regarding the Riverfront development. The general consensus has been that a decision ~be made tonight and this is his request to the Council He then inquired if the Hughes Group has a proposal to offer. Mr. Shotwell explained the Hu~hes Group has been waiting for feedback from the City. The Group islinterested in working with the City with the permit and they have no further proposal at this time. Council President Williams reviewed the gist of the original with the!City. After looking at the what the City would be encumbered proposal alternative plan explaining this set well and considering with: he is not personally in favor of gupporting this issue. His biggest point of contention is the fun~ing. The proposal from a common sense and business standpoint is not a very good deal. Council President Williams is aware the Hughes Grgup has spent a lot of money in obtaining the permit~ and it is his'feeling this is a way of gracefully backing out of the contract. We realizes the restrictions from the Corps have drastically altered the plans. However, he feels this is not a joint venture, but he wo61d like to keep the doors open. Mr. Shotwell explained it was]not the intention to back outs as the Hughes Group does have a vested interest with the permit and the two corner properties. PAGE 8 MARCH 3©, 1998 Councilperson Wilder would like to close all negitions with the Hughes Group at this time as the exteQsions have been adequate to get something etarted. Mr. Shotwell commented they have not been allowed to do anthing but pick up debris. Councilperson Potter reviewed dock rent years ago. He calculates the $80,000 and $90,000 a year through dock rWntal. then made the motion to reject the bid oflthe latest proposal~ seconded by Councilp~rson unanimously, i Councilperson Potter offered his help by working what had been received for City could take in between Councilperson Potter Hughes Group for their Frantz and carried with the Hughes Group and the Historical Society for the development properties on the corner. Councilperson Clapp expressed disappointment in of the two not being able to come to an agreement with the Hugh~s Group. Mayor Parker pledged his cooperation with the two corner properties. Mr. Lindley, a resident of Riverside Drive expressed disappointment. His hope is for something attractive to compliment the City of Jeffersonville. Councilperson Wilder suggests a committee or study group to put together recommendations, a proposal. Mayor Parker has received many however he does not feel this can be done legally until after April 1. Mayor Parker asks for suggestions for a committee. Councilperson Stemler has calied the Mayor in Madison~ Indiana regarding the development of the Riverfront there and suggests the others call also. Councilperson Wilder introduced Resolution 9R-R-12, A Resolution To Advertise For An Additiona~ Appropriation. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer explained this only~ authorizes advertisement. Councilperson Potter feels it is the Mayor's decision to hire. Councilperson Councilperson management. Wilder explained this would save about $14~000. Potter wonders if this' could be saved through Councilperson Wilder stated this has been taken into Following all discussion Coun¢ilperson Wilder made the motion to pass Resolution No. 92-R-1~, seconded by Council President Williams and carried unanimously. PAGE B MARCH 30, 1992 Clerk and Treasurer Spencer presented two claims from the General Fund to the Pension Fund. Attorney Gillenwater explained these claims. Councilperson Potter madelthe motion to approve the claims as presented~ seconded by Council President Williams and carried unanimously. Ordinance No. Portions Of Section 1 Of 92-0R-19, An Ordinance No. Ordinance Amending Certain 9i-0R-44 was introduced for the third reading. Councilperson Frantz prefers to seperate this one Ordinance into three. Councilperson Potter made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 92-0R-19 on the third and ~final reading~ seconded by Council President Williams. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer explained this Ordinance may be defeated and brought up either later tonight or at the next meeting in seperate form. He ~oes feel there is a need to get this taken care of. Councilperson Po~ter see~ the decision is to hire a full-time person or to compensatela current employee with an additional position, which he feels is the better way to go. Councilperson Frantz asked if the funding for the Health Insurance Coordinator would come from the Non-Rever~ing Health Insurance Fund. ~lerk and Treasurer Spencer replied yes. Council President Williams is under the impression there are those~that feel this is a merit raise and it is not. This is a new position. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer explained the program, as administered in his office, is saving the program approximately $35~0001a year. The question was raised as to why this was not addressed~at the time of initiating self-insurance or at budget time. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer explained that after initiation the prescription and well-care portions were added and at budget time it was still fresh and there was not the full knowledge of the depth of the program. further discussion Ordinance No. 92-0R-17 failed with roll call vote: Following all the following Ayes: Councilpersons Williams: Potter: and Clapp. Nays: Councilpersons Stemler, Wolpert, Frantz, and Wilder. Mayor Parker feels the Jeffersonyille Red Devils Team did a great job this past weekend and he wouid like to compliment the cheerleaders, coaches, and staff as well. They deserve a big hand. PAGE 4 MARCH 30, 1992 There being no further business to come before the Council~ Councilperson Potter made the motion to adjourn at 9:50 o~clock P.M.~ seconded by Council President Williams and lcarried unanimously. ATTEST: SPENCER JR.