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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-04-1992COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVtLLE, INDIANA MAY 4~ 1992 The Common Council of the City' of Jeffersonville met in regular session in Council Chambers inI the City-County Building~ Jeffersonville, Indiana~ at 9:30 P.M. on the 4th day of May, 1992. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Raymond J. Parker Jr., with Clerk and Treasurer C. Richard Soencer Jr., at the desk. Mayor Parker welcomed all in attendance, asking all those .~resent to stand as Councilperson Steven Stemler gave the invocation. He Then asked all those present to join him ir the pledge of allegiance to the flag. The roll was called and ~nose presen~ were Counoiloersons 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 presented the minutes of the meetings of April 13~ t992 and April 20, 1992, for consideration by the Council. Councilperson Wolpert asked to have the date of April 6, on ~age 9 corrected to read May 6. Counciloerson Claoo ~nen made the motion ~o approve the minutes as and carried unanimously. corrected, seconded by Councilperson Wilder, Clerk and Treasurer Soencer presented the claim list for consideration by the Council along with three additional claims. Following all discussion~ Counciloerson Clapp made the motion to approve the claims as presented~ along with the additional three, seconded by Councilperson Wolpert and carried unanimously. Mayor Parker introduced Mr. Davi~d Servis, Vice President of Proctor~ Davis~ Ray, the Engineering firm ~hat has been overseeing the construction of the new Wastewater Treatment Plant~ asking that a brief overview of the project be given to the Council. Mr. Servis introduced Mr. Doug Ralston~ Pro~ect Manager, and Mr. Clarence Krebbs, Construction Manager. Following a brief introduction by Mr. Servis~ Mr. Krebbs was asked to address the issuers. Mr. Krebbs read aloud a memo that was distributed to the Council reviewing all additions, deletions and transfers that result in a $29~000 shortfall. A portion PAGE 3 MAY 4~ 1992 the difference between underground and over'head service and a donation on the water line work the new estimate is! $~1~096.75. Councilperson Frantz sees no need to make this kind of investment until the riverfront plan is complete. The Counci'l stated concern for the number- of paved parking spaces, the footCge, and the length of the lease. There was also a general concern for the need for public input. General discussion was held and questions answered. Council President Williams feels pressed and al'though he does feel the restaurant would be an asset, there is no complete concept at this point. It was the general opinion of the Council not to make a decision at this meeting. Mr. Shotwell stated he will be available to meet further OD this matter~ however other :avenues would be pursued. Council President Williams zntroduced Ordinance No. 9~-0R-~6, An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within Same Department, (Animal Shelter) for the third ~and final reading. Council President Williams made the motion pass Ordinance No. third and final reading, seconded by Councilperson 9~-0R-~6 on the Clapp, passing on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilpersons Potter, Clapp~ Wilder, Frantz~ Williams~ and Wolpert. Nays: Councilperson Stemler. Council President Williams introduced Ordinance No. 98-0R-89~ An Ordinance Amending Certain Portions Of Section 1 Of Ordinance No. 91-0R-44 (Department of Einance) for the third and final reading. Council President Williams made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 9~-0R-~9 on the third reading~ seconded by Councilperson Potter and opened for discussion. Councilperson Frantz expressed concern for the overtime liability. It was explained this will be a position and the employee has ~greed to sign a waiver for the overtime. This has not been signed aS the appropriation has not been approved. Clerk and from the Council if this Treasurer Spencer would like some direction is not approved~ Should Humana administer those programs now being administered by his department or should there be an additional full-time position? He feels there currently is a savings of $45~000 to $50~000 per ye~r~ and he would like to see a positive vote. Representative PAGE 4 MAY 4~ 1992 Councilperson Potter reminded the Council a Humana told the Council the addiltional administrative fees would cost $50~000. At the conclusion of all discussion, Ordinance No. 98-0R-29 passed on the following roll icall vote: Ayes: Councilpersons Potter, Wollpert~ Williams~ and Clapp. Nays: Councilpersons Stemler, Frantz~ and Wilder. Mayor Parker introduced Resolution No. 9~-R-13, A Resolution Approving Statement Of Benefit? For Purposes Of Property Tax Abatement (Apollo America Corporation)', asking Attorney Bob Lanum to explain and answer questions. Mr. Lanum explained this is a supplemental request~ resulting in 33 new jobs. There will be an opportunity to verify the Statement of Benefits. Mr. Lanum explained it is very competitive to bring jobs to the area and if we don't grown we will die. Following all discussion, C~uncilperson Clapp made the motion to pass Resolution No. 92-R-13, ~ seconded by Councilperson Potter and carried unanimously. ~ Mayor Parker next introduced Resolution No. Resolution Approving Statement Of Benefits For Purposes Tax Abatement (Sanders and answer questions. It was 92-R-14~ A Of Property Ralston) again a_king Attorney Bob Lanum to explained the bu{lding has been constructed~ however it is in an Economic Revitaliztidn Area. The incentive was offered and then the structure was built. questions~ Councilperson Potter made the motion 98-R-14, seconded by Council President Wi~liams~ passing 6-1 with Councilperson Wilder voting in opposition. Councilperson Frantz introduced Ordinance No. 9~-0R-31, An Certain Funds Within Same Department (Police Ordinance Transferring Following ali further to pass Resolution No. on a vote of Department). Councilperson Frantz made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 98-0R-31, seconded by Council President Williams and carried unanimously. Counci!person Frantz then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 98-0R-31 on all by Council President Williams passing on the three readings, seconded following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilpersons Wilder~ Clapp, Frantz~ Stemler, Potter, Williams, and Wolpert. Nays: None. received Corps of Councilperson Clapp of $].500 to do the Engineers. PAGE 5 MAY 42 1992 informed the Council cleanup of the river Councilperson Potter has walked a quote has been as required by the the entire area and feels $?.500 "is a steal". The Contradtor will start this week if the funding is approved. Park Superidtendent Caldwell answered questions· Following all discussion Councilperson Clapp made the motion to agree to pay for this cleanup work from the boat dock rental fees~ seconded by Councilperson Frantzi and carried unanimously Councilperson Potter reqests Superintenden~ Caldwell keep the Council in mind of additional expenditures necessary to keep up the riverfront that have not been budgeted. Council President Williams ~ntroduced Ordinance No· 92-0R-32~ An Ordinance Authorizing The City Of Jeffersonville General Fund To Borrow Funds From The City Of Jeffersonville Sewage Fund~ reading the Ordinance aloud. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer explained the situation that be borrowed only if necessitates this requests saying necessary and would be paid back the funds would in June when the property tax settlement is received. He di'd express a need to have an operating balance in the budget in the future. This same situation is foreseen for October 1992. Council President Williams sees a need to again bring up the situation of the City ~epaying the utility for the Chipper· Councilperson Stemler expresses his concern to make a serious effort to get this underhand and try to reach a resolve· Council President Williams made the motion to suspend~ the rules for Ordinance No. 92-OR-3B, seconded by Councilperson Clapp and carried unanimously. Council President Williams then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 92-0R-32 on all thr~e readings~ seconded by Councilperson Potter passing on the follow~ng roll call vote: Ayes: Councilpersons Clapp~ ~temler~ Potter~ Wolpert~ Williams~ Frantz, and Wilder. Councilperson Frantz introduced ~Resolution No. 92-R-15~ A Resolution To Advertise For An .Additional Appropriation. Councilperson Frantz made the motion to pass Resolution No. 92-R-15, seconded by Council President WilliamsI and carried unanimously· Councilperson Clapp asked the Council to keep in mind that Judge Lindsey does not have the money available in his budget to pay for the PAGE 6 MAY 4, 1998 computer maintenance. Clerk and temporary transfer. Mayor Parker thanked tonight and thanked the Council Councilperson Stemler 1108 Whelan regarding the Montel Metal Commissioner Gavin will check into this. Treasurer Spencer suggests a those in attendance for being here for their i~put. has been Eontacted by a resident of debris storage. Building Councilperson Clapp stated Governor Clinton for President Rally~ the ~turnout was great and thanked everyone. for the Councilperson Wilder informed the Council the Plan Commission discussed the two-mile fringe and asks the Council give consideration to~ this and if they have questions to contact Attorney Mike Forsee. She also feels the Clinton Rally was a wonderful day and it was very exciting to have Jeffersonvil~e chosen. The City pulled together quickly for this. Council President Williams noted Street Commissioner Hemingway will have a 1998 at 1 o'clock P,M. street sweeper demonstration Monday, May Also he asked to h~ve a copy of the Attorney's contract included in the packet. There is a possibility there is a need for an adjustment and he suggestd each Councilperson review this and contact Attorney Gillenwater with any questions. Council President Williams stated it may be hard to "dodge the bullets" regarding the indecision on the floating restaurant. It is his feeling that to act out of haste may not have been proper, and he does understand Mr. Shotwell's irritation. Councilperson Potter explained there will be a report including immediate plans~ short-range plaos~ and long-term plans from the Riverfront Task Force before the next regular Council meeting. The general feedback at this point has been for a park-like setting. Mrs. Frederick commended the Cduncil for not acting under pressure regarding the floating restaurant, There being no further business to come before the Council, Council President Williams moved to adjourn at 10:15 o'clock P.M. seconded by Councilperson Stemler and,,/O~animously carried. CLErK-AND TREAS~R C. ~HAR~ SPEN.ER JR-i