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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-05-1996COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA FEBRUARY 5, 1996 The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonvllle met in regular session in the Multi-Purpose Meeting Room in the City-County Building, Jeffersonville, Indiana, at 7:30 P.M. on the 5th day of February 1996. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Thomas R. Galligan, with Clerk and Treasurer C. Richard Spencer Jr, at the desk. Mayor Galligan welcomed all in attendance, asking all those present to stand as Councilperson Ron Ellis gave the invocation. He then asked all those present to Join him in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. The roll was called and those present were Councllpersons John Perkins, Ron Ellis, Donna M. Frantz, Barbara Wilson, Andrew Williams III, and Vicky Conlin. Absent: Councilperson Peggy Knight Wilder. Mayor Galllgan presented the minutes of the meeting of January 16, 1996 for consideration by the Council. Council President Williams made the motion to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by Councilperson Conlin and carried unanimously. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer presented the claim list for consideration by the Council along with two additional claims. Following all discussion, Councilperson Perkins made the motion to approve the claims as presented as well as the additional, seconded by Council President Williams, passing unanimously. PAGE 2 FEBRUARY 5, 1996 Council President Williams asked Steve Stemler, Bobby Potter, and Bill Wolpert to present themselves in front of the desk where he presented them each with a plaque for their outstanding service and dedication as Councilpersons. Mayor Galligan congratulated the three, wishing them good luck in the future. Mr. John Montgomery, Attorney representing Mr. Jerry Ramser, the owner of the Wall Street Cafe appeared before the Council to request passage of Resolution No. 96-R-6, A Resolution Designating Certain Areas With The City Of Jeffersonvllle, Indiana, As "Economic Development Target Area". Attorney Montgomery presented the Council with copies of a Resolution passed by the Jeffersonville Economic Development Commission recommending the Council designate the parcel located at the northeast corner of Wall and Maple Streets an economic development target area pursuant to I.C. 6-1.1-12.1-7. Attorney Montgomery has reviewed the property taxes paid the last five years on the requested parcel and informed the Council more taxes will be paid per year after the second year with a tax abatement. This will be the first new building constructed in downtown Jeffersonvllle in many years. Councllperson Perkins, stating he appreciates the figures supplied by Attorney Montgomery, made the motion to pass Resolution No. 96-R-6, seconded by Councllperson Conlin, passing unanimously. Attorney Montgomery will make the publication and will be back before the Council to request a tax abatement at the first meeting in March. PAGE 3 FEBRUARY 5, 1996 Ms. Jackie James of PNC Bank and another representative from Repair Affair appeared before the Council presenting a folder on Repair Affair 1995, explaining the intent is to expand the project to 24 homes in 1996 with t0 of those two events, one in June, the other the 1995 projects was given. This is goal is to revitalize neighborhoods. Jeffersonville donate S7,500 to the in Jeffersonvllle. There will be in September. A review of some of not a charity but a group whose They are requesting The City of 1996 project. Mayor Galtigan this is a individuals. of volunteers servious consideration to the request their dollars". ~ouncilperson Contin referral for the 1995 project, the explained the time to make this type of request is in the summer when the budget for the next year is done. Councllperson Perkins has talked with Steve Shetter, Chair, 1996 Repair Affair, and he does feel worthwhile project that benefits neighborhoods and He would be very supportive of the program. The number is tremendous and he would like the Council to give as they would "get a lot for agrees saying she did give a referral was interviewed and although not chosen, the referral appreciated the interview. Council President Williams feels this is a unique Joint venture and he appreciated the follow-up report given last year. He also agrees with the project. Councilperson Wilson would like to consider the request at the next workshop. Mayor Galllgan again asked that the group present themselves at budget time if they request funding for next year. Ms. James did say there could be a "Council Team". PAGE 4 FEBRUARY 5, 1996 Ms. Jennifer Mead of the the Department of Redevelopment explained the fiscal plans for the annexation of areas 7 and 8 have been done separately as area 7 needs to be complete before area 8 can be considered due to continuity requirements. Annexation Area 7 is by commercial zoning. A pledge has been given for Annexation 8 that there will be no remonstrance from the developers. the necessary steps that will have to be taken regarding the location and make-up of the Perkins expressed concern regarding the cost areas. Councilperson Wilson believes a study has been done and it did Ms. Mead explained answering questions areas. Councilperson of annexing residential Councilperson Perkins the T.I.F. District. as much residential developers he and industrial as possible. has talked with intend development. The area Mayor Gatligan said all the to use the area for commercial the district will include was explained. Building Commissioner Gavin has received several requests for changes in zoning along Highway 62. Mayor Galligan explained there will be no increment for residential areas, only commercial and industrial. Councilperson Perkins than expressed concern for any show it would be beneficial. Ms. Mead then explained Resolution No. 96-R-7, A Resolution Of The Jeffersonville Common Council Approving A Declaratory Resolution And Economic Development Plan Of The Redevelopment Commission Of Jeffersonville, Indiana, And Approving An Order Of The Jeffersonville Plan Commission. She also explained the process reviewing each step in forming an Economic Development Area. is concerned for the residential development in Ms. Mead explained the area was drawn to avoid PAGE 5 FEBRUARY 5, 1996 direct input the Council would have in the issuing of bonds. The answer to this is the Council would have no say. There would be parameters on what these bonds could be issued for. Councllperson Perkins then expressed concern that if bonds are issued and the baseline does not develop. Ms. Mead explained general obligation bonds are backed by property taxes. Councllperson Perkins asked if a "worst case scenario" could be happening to the taxpayers in about four years. Ms. Mead hopes not. The question was asked if a Councilperson can serve on the T.I.F. Board. A Councllperson can serve on the Redevelopment Commission. The Council would like this. Councilperson Ellis asked what the cost to the taxpayer would be in the "worst case scenario". Ms. Mead reviewed the cost per 10,000 of assessed value for each year starting in 1999 at $.10 increasing to 2005 where it would reach $.56 that would continue through 2016. Councilperson Perkins feels that Mayor Galligan has done all possible to see this would not happen to this T.I.F. District. He would let the funds accumulate. Attorney Sedwick explained other areas of funding are being pursued. Mr. Charles Kenneth White inquired why Councllperson Perkins did not attend the meetings when this started. Mayor Galligan explained Councilperson Perkins has an opinion and all that is being done is that it is being looked at and the hard questions are being asked up front. Councilperson Williams then made the motion to pass Resolution No. 96-R-7, seconded by Councilperson Wilson, passing on the following roll call vote: PAGE 6 FEBRUARY 5, 1996 Conlin. Ayes: Councllpersons Ellis, Frantz, Wilson, Williams, and Nays: Councllperson Perkins votes nay with reservation. A video on North Port/Clark Maritime Centre was shown to the Council. Ms. Mead then presented the Council with a fact sheet regarding North Port/Clark Maritime Centre Infrastructure Improvement Project explaining a contract for professional services has been awarded to Jacobl, Toombs, and Lanz. The agreement has been submitted and approved by EDA-Chicago. Mr. Mead reviewed the fact sheet. A The contractor, Crider & Crider, Inc has broken ground. The total cost of the project is S2,809,000, with the amount of the local share spent so far being S179,000. This is a 75-25 grant with the local share being 25%. This area is not within the City now, however there is an agreement to annex following completion of the infrastructure. The local cost will be made as follows: Port Commission developers $469,750, and the City $110,000. Williams made the motion to suspend the rules $122,500, the 96-OR-7, An Ordinance Transferring Surplus Funds Capital Improvement Fund To The General Fund ($110,000), Councilperson Perkins, passing unanimously. Council Williams then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. three readings, seconded by Councllperson Perkins, following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilpersons Perkins, Ellis, Williams, and Conlin. Nays: None. Council President for Ordinance No. From The Cumulative seconded by President 96-OR-7 on all passing on the Frantz, Wilson, PAGE 7 FEBRUARY 5, 1996 Attorney Sedwick reviewed the circumstances surrounding a vacancy on the Economic Development Commission saying this group will be more active in the future, reviewing the duties. She requests the Council think about who they would like to recommend serve on the Commission. Councllperson Frantz were set up under Ordinance No. explained Cabinet Secretary Positions 93-OR-23, asking the Council to look this over for discussion at the next workshop. Councllperson Conlin has talked with Steve Stemler regarding this and she does feel there is duplication and she asks the Council to think serious about doing away with the positions. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer explained Ordinance No. 96-OR-8, An Ordinance Of Additional Appropriation. This has been advertised as a public hearing. Following all discussion and questions, Councllperson Perkins made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 96-OR-8, seconded by Councllperson Conlln, passing unanimously. Councllperson Perkins Ordinance No. 96-OR-8 on all Councllperson Conlin, passing on the following roll Ayes: Councilpersons Perkins, Ellis, Williams, and Conlin. then made the motion to pass three readings, seconded by call vote: Frantz, Wilson, 96-OR-9, Court Nays= None. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer then explained Ordinance No. An Ordinance Transferring Funds Within Same Department (City and Fire Department), asking the Council consider adding a PAGE 8 FEBRUARY 5, 1996 tranfser in the Local Roads and Streets Fund for salt. Councllperson Perkins complimented Fire Chief Smith for the program instituted with the transfer. Chief Smith presented the Council with a brochure explaining another program which is Councilperson Conlin appreciates the Frantz inquired about a life support a physical training program. presentations. Councilperson training program. Chief Smith has talked with Dr. Burke on this and there will be follow up this year. Discussion followed regarding a defibrilator, supplies, and training. Council President Williams commends Chief Smith for the physical training program asking if there has been consideration for a nutrition program. Chief Smith agrees this should be considered. At the conclusion of all discussion, Councilperson Perkins made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. Councilperson Williams, passing unanimously. then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 96-OR-9, seconded by Councllperson Perkins 96-OR-9 on all three on the following Wilson, Frantz, reviewed a recent Storm Water Seminar was in attendance. This seminar was very There was a spirit of cooperation among is going fine readings, seconded by Councllperson Wilson, passing roll call vote: Ayes: Councllpersons Conlin, Williams, Ellis, and Perkins. Nays: None. Mayor Galligan explaining the group that informative and went well. those attending. Mayor Galligan said his Job as Mayor and he is having a good time. PAGE 9 FEBRUARY 5, 1996 A Council workshop was scheduled for Thursday, 1996 at 5:30 P.M. in the Mayor's Conference Room. Councllperson Perkins thanked, Engineer Miller, Trembly, Mayor Galligan and the Board of Works for relieving a parking problem on Market Street. Mr. Charles Kenneth White inquired if all could hear. He requests the Council speak There being no further business Councilperson Perkins moved to adjourn at by Councllperson Conlln and unanimously carried. ATTEST~ MAYOR THoMAS.~A~GAN CLERK AND TREASURER C. ~,ICHAI~D SPENCER JR. February 15, Commislsoner cooperating and in the audience into the mlchrophones. to come before the Council, 9:25 o'clock P.M. seconded NORTH PORT/CLARK MARITIME CENTRE INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT In January, 1994, the City of Jeffersonville, on behalf of the Indiana Port Commission and the North Port Development Corporation, submitted a grant application to the Economic Development Administration for Title IX SSED funds to construct infrastructure improvements in the Clark Maritime Centre and the North Port Industrial Park. This grant was approved on September 27, 1994. The contract for Professional Services was awarded to Jacobi, Toombs, & Lanz, Inc. on November 9, 1994. The A/E Agreement between the City of Jeffersonville and JTL has been submitted to and approved by EDA-Chicago. An archaeological reconnaissance of the project area was performed by Landmark Archaeological Services, Inc. which found that the improvements would have no significant impact on the archaeological nature of the property. This report was submitted to and approved by the Indiana State Historic Preservation Office. The Lead Agency Agreement was finalized and resubmitted to EDA- Chicago. This agreement deems the City of Jeffersonville and its Department of Redevelopment as lead entities in the administration of this project. Arrangements to provide for the maintenance and operation of the Water Tower have been discussed at length, and the Agency is currently in the process of finalizing a Maintenance and Operation Agreement between the City and Indiana-American Water Company. This agreement must be approved by EDA-Chicago and executed prior to disbursement of federal funds. Two tracts of property have been acquired by the developer in conjunction with this project - the Ellingsworth tract and the Marble tract. Both tracts have been acquired, all easements and rights-of-way have been obtained, and the Attorney and Engineer have certified to EDA-Chicago that title documents, easements and rights-of-way are in order for construction (ED-152). On September 8, 1995, the Department of Redevelopment submitted a request to EDA-Chicago to extend the Start of Construction deadline beyond the originally stated September 22, 1995. This request was granted and the Start of Construction deadline was extended until January 20, 1996. Plans and specifications were sent to EDA-Chicago on October 16, 1995. The Department of Redevelopment was given verbal notice to advertise for bids on December 1, 1995. Advertisements were published on December 4, 1995 and December 11, 1995. The bid opening was held on December 21, 1995. A conditional award of contract was made to Crider & Crider, Inc. on December 28, 1995. The Pre-Construction Conference was held on January 12, 1996, at which meeting contracts were signed and Notice to Proceed was issued by the Agency. The Contractor began construction on January 19, 1996. The Agency continues to work with EDA-Chicago to finalize the Water Tower M/O Agreement and the procedures for financial management and disbursement of federal funds.