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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-18-1991COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE~ INDIANA MARCH 18~ 1991 of The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville~ Indiana regular session in Council Chambers~ in the City-County in Jeffersonville~ Indiana~ on the 18th day of March, 1991, met in Building at ?:30 o~clock P.M. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Dale Orem and C. Richard Spencer Jr. at the desk. Mayor Orem asked all those present to stand as Reverend Day Rolling Fields Baptist Church gave the invocation. He then asked those present to join in the pledge of allegiance The roll was called and those p~esent Jimmy Carter~ Marie Clapp, Pon Grooms~ Tony Harrod~ Bob Waiz. to the flag. were: Councilpersons John Perkins~ and Absent: Andrew Williams. Mayor Orem preeented the minutes of the meeting of March 4, 1991 for consideration by the Council. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by Councilperson Clapp and carried unanimously. Police Chief Dan Rodden addressed the Council regarding a claim for the IDACS equipment that was in last year's budget but was not billed for until the end of December. He explained there are ? entities using this equipment which is paid for~ maintained, and staffed by the City, with Jeffersonville~s fuse being approximately one third. Discussion followed with Chief R~dden being asked to keep a log book. County Councilperson Dennis Simon explained there is money in the jail budget for IDACS equipment~ however he asks the City request financial help from the County. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to suspend Ordinance Transferring Councilperson Waiz and then made the motion readings, seconded by roll call vote: and the rules for Ordinance No. 91-0R-83, An Funds Within Same Department, seconded by carried unanimously. Councilperson Perkins to pass Ordinance No. 91-OR-R3 on all three Councilperson Waiz, passing on the following Ayes: Councilpersons Perkins~ Waiz~ Clapp, Carter, Harrod, Grooms. PAGE 2 MARCH 18, 1991 Clerk and Treasurer Spencer presented the claim register with additional claims for consideration ~y the Council. Following all discussion, Councilperson Grooms made .the motion to approve the claims~ along with the additional~ as presented~ seconded by Councilperson Harrod and carried unanimoMsly. Councilperson Waiz informed the Council the Animal Shelter is in need of a 'truck. Shelter Manager Wheatley will ask Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor Wathen for help in finding one through the State. Mayor Orem reintroduced Resolution No. 91-R-15~ A Resolution Designating Certain Areas With The City Of Jeffersonville, Indiana, As "Economic Revitalization Areas". Councilperson Perkins stated his opinions against granting tax abatement after a building has been constructed, as this should be used as an incentive to locate in Jeffersonville. Councilperson Waiz feels there is a need to set ground rules. Most agreed and this will be worked on. Attorney Filer questions whether a medical facility would qualify as retail. Following all discussion~ Councilperson Perkins made the motion to table Resolution No. 91-R-15 until such time as representatives can be present~ seconded by Councilperson Grooms and carried unanimously. Mayor Orem presented Ordinance No. 91-OR-2A, An Ordinance Directing Monies To Be Repaid To The Cumulative Capital Improvement Fund~ for discussion. Clerk and Treasurec Spencer explained the need for the Ordinance. Following made the motion to suspend seconded by Concilperson Clapp Perkins then made the motion three readings, seconded by following roll call vote: all discussion~ Councilperson Perkins the rules for Ordinance No. 91-OR-R4~ and carried ,unanimously. Councilperson to pass Ordinance No. 91-OR-R4 on all CouncilpersRn Clapp~ passing with the Ayes: Councilpersons Perkins~ Waiz, Clapp, Carter~ and Grooms. Councilperson Grooms announced be availble for input from the Council, session with the Council and Mr. Cooper. Harrod~ ~he Comprehensive Plan will and he will set up a work Council President Carter has received a compliment regarding Shelter Manager Wheatley and the way a cat problem was handled. PAGE 3 MARCH !8~ 1991 Councilperson Perkins has received Supreme Court case having to due with political copies for the Council. a letter regarding a caucus. He will get Councilperson Perkins the Cable T.V. contract. Attorney Councilperson Perkins. Councilperson Perkins asked about the status of a house on Meigs. hearing has been set for April 15. questioned the renewal time period for Fifer will send a copy to Buiilding Commissioner Scales Commissioner Scales explained a Council President Carter is concerned about this house also and asks if a further extension will be granted. As far as Commisioner Scales iis concerned~ this man has had all the extensions he can get. Councilperson Perkins feels there doesn't seem to be equity under the law There is a fear of fire damage to neighboring structures. Mayor Orem asks the Council to ithink about: and considers the purchase of land owned by the Railroad near the Sewer Plant. The price for this has been lowered to $50~00~. With the removal of the 9th Street overpass and the 10th Street overpass~ this could be valuable tax producing land. Also the fill may be valuable. Councilperson Perkins suggests core samples be taken. There being no further business to Councilperson Perkins made the motion to seconded by Councilperson Harrod, and carried come before the Council, adjourn at 8:50 P.M.s unanimously. ATTEST: C. RD SPENC R JR., AND TREASURE~