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COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
MAY20, 2002
The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met in regular session in the
Multi-Purpose Meeting Room in the City-County Building, Jeffersonville, Indiana at 7:30 F.M.|
on the 20th day of May 2002. /
The meeting was called to order by Council President Denny Frantz, with Deputy Clerk
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Barbara Hollis at the desk. President Frantz welcomed all in attendance, asking all those p es
to stand as Councilperson Ron Ellis gave the invocation~ President Frantz then asked all dose
present to join him in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
The roll was called and those present were; Councilpersons Les Merkley, Ron llis,
Denny Frantz, Rob Waiz, Barbara Wilson, and Ron Grooms.
Absent: Councilperson Vicki Conlin.
Councllperson Merkley made the motion to approve the agenda with the deletio~ of
Agenda Item #10, seconded by Councilperson Waiz, passing unanimously.
President Frantz presented the minutes of the meeting of May 6, 2002 for considel Iion
by the Council. Councilperson Waiz made the motion to approve the May 6, 2002 minute~/as
seconded by Councilperson Merkley, passing unanimously. /
presented,
Deputy Clerk Hollis presented the claim list for consideration by the Council.
Councilperson Waiz made the motion to approve the claims as presented, seconded by
Councilperson Merkley, passing unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENT: /
Ms. Sheila Rockey, a resident of 814 Sharon Drive appeared before the Council
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regarding a situation she encountered fouowing the inst ' arp P P Y'i
did not know she had to have a permit to install a carport. She said she was told by Building/
Commissioner Gavin he did not know if a permit was needed. A complaint was made Cy a
resident on 8th Street that was forced to take her carport dowr~ Ms. Rockey has been told sheII~lhas~s
to move her carport back 6 inches. She was denied a variance. Her question to the Count' '
when this took effect. Councilperson Ellis explained what he knew of the situa[ior~!
Councilperson Merkley said the new code was passed in July of 2001. He also explained the
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Council does not have the authority to grant a variance. Councilperson Waiz promised to ~isit
the resident. Ms. Ann Boyer, a resident of 816 Sharon Drive, also appeared before the Couhcil
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with the same situation. /
Mr. Larry Wilder appeared before the Council, on behalf of the Bi-Centen~il al
Committee, to explain the Board of Public Works has approved the requested street closingI for
the upcoming celebration. He has been asked to inform the Council there will be overtime lil~elYl '
for the Fire Department, Police Department, Street Department, and Sanitation Department. ?r.
Wilder announced a total of $65,500 has been raised for the celebration. The latest donations
included Texas Roadhouse - $10,000, Bank One - $5,000, and Bales - $5,000.
d re resentm a rou ofc~t~zens from'the
Mr. Gary Leavell appeared before the Counc' p ' g g p ' ' [
Claysburg area Mr Leavell presented the results of a community survey regarding the poss.~ble
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closing of Greenwood Swimming Pool (attached). He has been told the estimate to repairi the
pool is $318,000. He would like to see the pool used this summer. His intent is to inform and|l
plead with the Council to fund the pool. He is concerned the pool was not taken care ofprop~erly
which is not the fault of the people of Claysburg. Mr. Leavell has concerns for availability of
transportation to the Aquatic Center. The Park Board will have to come to the Council| for
" al',~a s
funding. The one comment Mr. Leavell heard when going door to door was They are y
taking something from us". Councilperson Ellis has talked to numerous people that all f¢ el it
would be bad to lose the pool. Senator Sipes and Representative Bottorff are looking into
funding. Mr. Leavell asks the Council to put this pool on some type of priority.
AGENDA ITEMS:
Fire Chief Mike Smith appeared before the Council informing them $100,000 in uild
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Indiana Funds have been received for the purchase of a fire truck. The intention is to get a duck!
close to the Port area. He is close to bidding. He speculates the total cost will be over $400,(~00.
Ms. Joan Kemper of Life Springs appeared before the Council to request passag~ of
Resolution No. 2002-R-19, A Resolution Of The Jeffersonville Common Council Sponso, lring
CDBG Grant For Renovation To Downtown. Councilperson Merkley made the motio[n to
approve Resolution No. 2002-R-19, seconded by Councilperson Grooms, passing unanimous
Ms. Kathy Hailer appeared before the Council to explain Resolution No. 2002-R-1
Resolution Of The Jeffersonville Common Council Describing Jeffersonville Floating
Project And Requesting Funds From The Clark-Floyd Counties Convention And Tc
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Bureau. There is no cost estimate on the main stage and no decision on fee for se.
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Councilperson Ellis asks if the Tourism Bureau will help with maintenance. He also asks ii'the·
idea does not work will the money need to be refunded. Councilperson Grooms has been leal t°
believe there is a barge available for less the one half million. Councilperson Grooms has talked
with the Executive Director of the Convention and Tourism Bureau and asked if it was
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imperative this be passed tonight. He was told the "sooner the better". Councilperson/]~llis
would like to see a plan addressing all costs before he can support this Resolution. C°u~a~ cii
..... ha lread bmlt the Cadillac ~Terrace Lawn~ there is nowIthe
President k'rantz stated tl~e t. ity s a Y ' t
need for the wheels (Barge). Councilperson Merkley agrees with Council President Frantz mere!
is a need to use Tourism funds as if the City doesn't have a barge or stage the Terrace Lhwn
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cannot be used. Mr. Guy Tedesco, a member oftbe Convention and Tourism Bureau, explained
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the Lewis and Clark Bi-Centennial is a three and one half year event. Plans have been d~scusse
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there will be as many as 50,000 tourists in this area that will be looking for an outdoor vehue.
There are plans for a "Thunder" type event with the Louisville Orchestra. There may also/l~e a
play and an opera that will also need a stage. At the conclusion of all discussion, Councilpe~.son
Wilson made the motion to table Resolution No. 2002-R-19 until the next meeting, seconded by
Councilperson Ellis, passing unanimously.
COUNCIL AND MAYOR COMMENTS:
Councilperson Ellis wants to know how to explain to taxpayers in increase in prot erty
taxes due to putting money into a barge.
Councilperson Wilson invites all to the Concerts In The Park.
Councilperson Grooms expressed his concerns for City parking standards. He ques?ns
why there is a need to come into code if Compliance was meet when built. Councilperson
Grooms presented copies of a letter to the Council from Ms. Marty Fontaine to Ice Hillerl
regarding the $1,600,000 that was deposited into Redevelopment without going to the Cit~ or
Clerk Treasurer. This is for information only, but does give more meaning to the Resohit~o
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passed. Councilperson Merkley asked what if the money is not returned by Decembe~
31.
Councilperson Grooms assumes it would be time for an attorney. Councilperson Wilson
suggests the Resolution be amended to change the date to now.
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There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjour
at 8:30 P.M.
ATTEST:
GALLI ~iA-N(~YOR
PEGGY ~L°D~EK, CLERK AND TREASURER
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SUB3ECT:
Name of Survey Respondent:
Address survey Resul:~
Interviewer
communiW Survey
Possible Closing of Greenwood Swimming Pool
Date
QUES i ~ON ANSWER I COMMENTS
1. Have you heard about the plan of the
City Parks Dept. to close Greenwood Pool
on Riddle Street in 3effersonviile?
2. Have you or any members of your
household used the Greenwood Pool in
~e past year, 2001
3. How many members of your
household used the Greenwood Pool
during the 200?, season, or last year?
4. If chi!dr~n from your household
used the Greenwood pool last season,
list the number in each age group?
5. Do you know of any neighbors,
relatives,, friends or others who have
ever used the Greenwood pool?
6. Do you or your family members
plan to use the Greenwood pool in the
future if it is o~en?
7. Are the usual hours of the
Greenwood pool (Noon until 5 P.mO
convenient for you and your family?
8. Do you feel that the Greenwood
pool is a positive benefit to the
community?
g. Do you want the Greenwood Pool
To continue to be open for your
community?
10. If the Greenwood Swimming Pool
were closed, would you and your
family have transpor~ation to go to
the new swimming pool off 8~ Street
to be opened in 2002?
ZZ. If Greenwood Swimming Pool
were closed, would you and your
family use the new pool off 8m Street?
[2. If the Greenwood Pool were
closed, would your family be satisfied
with having a children's wading pool
at that location?
[] Yes 37 97 Respondent hauseh~
[] NO 58 60~ haven't heard abcu[
[-~ Unsure 2
[] Yes (Go to #3)
[] No (skip t=.~-~=,
~_~ Unsure (skip to ,,~'=~
[] One ~-~ Four
[] Two [-~ Five
[] Three ~ 6 plus
Infant -5 yr.
Ages 6-[2
Aoes !3-!8
~-~ Yes 80
~ No 14
~ Unsure 2
[] Yes 70
[] No 16
[] Unsure 9
~-~Yes 51 54%
[~]No 36 38%
[]Unsure 7 7%
[]Yes 83
[] No 2
[] Unsure 3
[] Yes 89
[] No 5
[] Unsure o
plan
96 Respondent househc!d
83% Know someone who usss pool
95 Respondent household
74% will use pool i
94 Respondent household
38% Like to extend hours
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93 Respondent houeeh6[d
95% say yes it is beneficial
!9~_ Respondent hou==h~.. _
95% Yes
198 Respondent househ~Jd
[] Yes 25
[] No 53
[] Unsure 20
[] Yes 15
[] No 48
[] Unsure
[] Yes 16
[] NO 63
[] Unsure 14
: 5~%.~ no transportaticn''!
194 Respondent househ6~d
51% will not go , I
93 ResDondent household
68% not satisfied with !wading
pool only
R.e~ 3-I?-0£ Pa~e i
JEFFERSONVILLE/CLARK COUNTY N A A C P
P. O. Box 783
Jeffersonville, Indiana 4713 t
To:
From:
Date:
Subject:
Rick~Ellio~and the Jeffersonville Park and Recreation Board
Jeff~r~le/Clark County NAACP
//Gary L)/Leavell, President
Q,_~, 2002
Parks Department Five (5) Year Plan for Lansden Park
On behalf of the membership of the Jeffersonville Clark County Branch of the NAACP, I
am writing you to express our objections to the plans for the He~y Lansden Park. We
have received a copy of the plan and are somewhat perplexed by the recommendation
proposed in the plan to convert the existing pool to a spray pool. Additionally we have
some reservation as to other proposed changes to the Park.
Upon reviewing the five-year plan it became apparent that community input into the plan
was missing. Therefore, the NAACP initiated its own survey of the residents of the
Claysburg area and learned that almost no one was aware of the plan.
The results of the survey are indicated below: (See attached)
1. Better than 90% of the respondents want the pool to stay open as it is.
2. 90% felt the pool is a positive benefit to the community.
Many of the residents felt that the pool hours need to be extended to 7:30 or
8:00 p.m. (12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.) hours are problematic and during the
hottest time of the day.
5. More than 50% of the res!dents Iack transportation to get to the new Aquatic
Center.
6. 74% of the respondents indicated that their family would be using the pool.
7. 51% of the respondents indicated that they would not go to the new Aquatic
Center.
Lansden Park has become the venue of choice for many family, church and community
group activities, (family reunions, church picnics and special community events) such as
the Claysburg Reunion and Family Day which takes place annually in August.
The Parks and Recreation Department's recommendations to install walking/jogging
tracks make almost no sense to us. We need more picnic areas and tables to
accommodate those using the park. Access to electricity that is centrally located would
be very beneficial for vendors and other activities held in the park. There is no
Gazebo/stage area or shelter for community concerts, etc.
Our recommendations for your consideration for the Lansden Park are:
1. Build a gazebo for public events.
2. Install electrical access for gazebo and for vendors.
3. Existing sidewalks should be repaired this would provide a place for people to
walk
4. Build a multipurpose softball field that wold accommodate soccer and football.
We are also interested in seeing that the pool area is better utilized by the youth of the
community. Swimming parties and special events centered on water sports should be
made available to the kids. Events should be age specific. S~vimming lessons for those
who have not learned how to swim ~vould be helpful and would encourage more kids to
utilize the facility.
The NAACP, IDAAC, and SIAAC are willing to work with tl3e Parks Department to
make Lansden Park and the swimming pool a safe and fun place for our residents.
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