HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-19-1996COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
NOVEMBER 18, 1996
The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville met in
regular session in the Multi-Purpose Meeting Room in the City-County
Building, Jeffersonville, Indiana, at 7:00 P.M. on the 18th day of
November 1996.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Thomas R. Galligan,
with Clerk and Treasurer C. Richard Spencer Jr, at the desk. Mayor
Galtigan welcomed all in attendance, asking all those present to stand
as Councilperson Ron Ellis asked all to Join him in observing a period
of silence, followed by the
all those present to Join
flag.
The roll
John Perkins, Ron Ellis,
Wilson, Andrew Williams
Lord's Prayer. Mayor Galligan then asked
him in the pledge of allegiance to the
was called
and those present were Councilpersons
Donna M. Frantz, Peggy Knight Wilder, Barbara
III, and Vicky Conlin.
Absent: None.
Mayor Gatligan presented the minutes of the meeting of
4, 1996 for consideration by the Council. Councllperson
seconded
November
Wilson made the motion to approve the minutes as presented,
by Council President Williams and carried unanimously.
Clerk and Treasurer Spencer presented the claim
list with
one additional claim for consideration by the Council. Following all
discussion, Councilperson Conlin made the motion to approve the claims
as listed as well as the additional, seconded by Council President
Williams, passing unanimously.
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Deputy Mayor Phil McCauley presented Ordinance No.
96-OR-84, An Ordinance Adopting A Tax Abatement Policy. This policy
has been reviewed previously in Council workshop. Deputy McCauley
explained the policy was sent to several business and financial
representatives for input. He then reviewed the changes that have
been made. Councilperson Ellis said this has been one of the issues
that has needed guidelines and this takes the stress and strain off.
He thanks Deputy McCauley for his work on this. Councllperson Ellis
made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 96-OR-84,
seconded by Councltperson Wilson, passing unanimously. Councilperson
Ellis then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 96-OR-84 on all
three readings, seconded by Councilperson Wilson, passing unanimously.
Mr. Dennis Julius, representing his father, explained and
asked for passage of Ordinance No. 96-OR-85, An Ordinance Granting
Petition To Vacate Utility Easement. Engineer Miller has no
ob3ections. Councilperson Contin made the motion to suspend the rules
for Ordinance No. 96-OR-85, seconded by Council President Williams,
passing unanimously. Councilperson Contin then made the motion to
pass Ordinance No. 96-OR-85 on all three readings, seconded by
Council President Williams, passing unanimously.
Attorney Sedwick introduced and explained Ordinance No.
96-OR-86, An Ordinance Designating The Jeffersonville Historic
District An "Economic Development Target Area". Councllperson Perkins
feels this is a key ordinance to revitalizing downtown Jeffersonville.
Councilperson Perkins made the motion to suspend the rules for
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Ordinance No. 96-OR-86, seconded by Councllperson Wilson, passing
unanimously. Councilperson Perkins then made the motion to pass
Ordinance No. 96-OR-86 on all three readings, seconded by
Councllperson Wilson, passing unanimously.
Department of Redevelopment
Jennifer Mead, explained the need for
96-OR-87, An Ordinance Vacating Public
Wilder will abstain from the
Perkins made the motion to
passage of
Right-of-Way.
vote on this Ordinance.
suspend the rules for
Administrative Assistant
Ordinance No.
Councilperson
Councilperson
Ordinance No.
96-OR-87, seconded by Council President Williams, passing unanimously.
Councllperson Perkins then made the motion to pass Ordinance No.
96-OR-87 on all three readings, seconded by Council President Williams
passing on a vote of 6-0-1, with Councilperson Wilder abstaining.
Attorney Sedwick explained the need for passage of Ordinance
No. 96-OR-88, An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within Same
Department (City Attorney). Councllperson Conlin made the motion to
suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 96-OR-88, seconded by Council
President Williams, passing unanimously. Councilperson Conlin then
made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 96-OR-88 on all three readings,
seconded by Council President Williams, passing unanimously.
Ordinance No. 86-0R-89, An Ordinance Transferring Certain
Funds Within Same Department (Mayor) was presented and explained.
Councilperson Perkins made the motion to suspend the rules for
Ordinance No. 96-OR-89, seconded by Councllperson Ellis, passing
unanimously. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass Ordinance
No. 96-OR-89 on all three readings, seconded by Councilperson Ellis,
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Mr. Steve Palmquist, Attorney representing Gilbert Gwinn
Jr., and Judy A. Gwinn, appeared before the Council on behalf of
Ordinance No. 96-OR-90, An Ordinance Changing The Zoning Map
Designation Of A Certain Tract Of Property Located At 1102 ~ast 10th
Street, Jeffersonville, Indiana From R-2 to B-1. Attorney Palmquist
presented a map noting the property, and explaining the intended use.
Councilperson Conlin requests that maps be included in the packet. No
objections were voiced at the Plan Commission meeting. Following all
discussion, Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass Ordinance
No. 96-OR-90, seconded by Councllperson Wilson, passing unanimously.
Clerk and Treasurer Spencer explained Ordinance No.
96-OR-91, An Ordinance Of Additional Appropriation (Sanitation Fund)
stating this has been advertised as a public hearing. There followed
discussion regarding changing the bid time for refuse collection to
better coincide with budget planning. Councilperson Perkins made the
motion to suspend the rules for Ordiance No. 96-0R-91, seconded by
Council President Williams, passing unanimously. Councllperson
Perkins then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 96-OR-91 on all
three readings, seconded by Councllperson Ellis passing unanimously.
Councilperson Perkins introduced Resolution No. 96-R-45, A
Resolution To Advertise For An Additional Appropriation (General
Fund). The request for S25,000 includes Sidewalk Renovation - S2,000,
Carnegie Library Acquisition - S18,000, and Equipment - $5,000.
Councilperson Conlln explained the equipment request is for recording
equipment to be used at all city meetings. Councilperson Perkins made
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the motion to pass Resolution No. 96-R-45, seconded by Councilperson
Conlln. Councilperson Wilder inquired if there are plans and yearly
maintenance costs for the Carnegie Library building. Councilperson
Perkins stated the maintenance expenses are between $3,000 and $4,500
a year. A new roof will need to be put on in the next year to
eighteen months. He feels this building should stay in the public
domain giving examples of some of the ways it could be used.
Councilperson Perkins feels it is an investment in the future.
Councllperson Wilder said it would have to be made handicap accessible
immediately. Councllperson Perkins stated an elevator would cost
between $50,000 and $125,000. Mayor Galligan said this buidling could
be used by the 21st Century Student Group, and the City could hold
Council and other meetings in the building which would increase
activity in downtown. The City will try to obtain grants for the
building. Councllperson Wilder understands this is a resolution to
advertise and would like to have more lnfromation before passing the
Ordinance. Councllperson Perkins has the complete set of plans and he
would be happy to go over them with anyone interested. Councllperson
Frantz asked if there were protective covenants. She is also in favor
of advertising, but would like to get public input and look at the
costs involved. It was agreed to hold the public hearing the first
meeting in January
passed unanimously.
Attorney
96-OR-92,
1997. The motion to pass Resolution No. 96-R-45
Sedwick presented and explained Ordinance No.
An Ordinance Amending SS30.02(A) Of The Jeffersonville Code
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Of Ordinance.
motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No.
Council President Williams, passing unanimously.
then made the motion to pass Ordinance No.
Following all discussion Councilperson Conlin made the
96-OR-2, seconded by
Councilperson Conlin
96-OR-92 on all three
readings, seconded by Council President Williams passing unanimously.
Clerk and Treasurer Spencer explained the need for passage
of Ordinance No. 96-OR-93, An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds
Within Same Department (Building Commission). Councllperson Perkins
made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 96-OR-93,
seconded by Councllperson Wilson passing unanimously. Councilperson
Perkins then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 96-OR-93 on all
three readings, seconded by Councllperson Wilson passing unanimously.
Clerk and Treasurer Spencer next explained the need for
passage of Ordinance No. 96-OR-94, An Ordinance Transferring Certain
Funds Within Same Department (Common Council). Councilperson Perkins
made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 96-OR-94,
seconded by Councilperson Wilson, passing unanimously. Councilperson
Perkins then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 96-OR-94 on all
three readings, seconded by Councllperson Wilson, passing unanimously.
Councllperson Conlin thanked and praised Councllperson
Wilder for performing CPR on an individual. Councilperson Wilder said
it was quite an experience and she now has a greater appreciation for
safety employees.
Councllperson Wilson wishes all a happy, safe, Thanksgiving.
Councilperson Frantz announced the toy drive has officially
started for the third year. The goal is to help 75 families and over
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25 applications have been received. Ail applicants are screened.
Those with donations may take them to Fire Headquarters at 8th and
Wall. Cash donations will be accepted for shoes, coats, and hats.
Chief Smith said this year the Council, Department Heads, and
employees will be asked to help stuff the bags and children of the
same age will be asked to help. This is good for kids to help with.
Councilperson Perkins appreciates the concern Councllperson
Ellis has shown in developing a tax abatement policy. He commends
Councllperson Ellis for the "push".
Following discussion it was decided to hold the December
meetings on December 2 and 16 as scheduled. The meeting on December
16 will be for claim approval.
Mr. Mike Hutt said thank you to the Council for taking the
interest in the overspray problem from Jeffboat. It has been much
better except for November 7 when there was a brisk wind.
Planning Director Jim Urban reported on the
explaining the consultants recommend
downtown bridge were discussed. There
ORMIS meeting
two bridges. Concerns for the
is still opportunity for public
input noting the scheduled public hearings.
commented he is in favor of a downtown bridge as
the Second Street Bridge.
Mayor Galligan stated Director Urban has
Job of representing Jeffersonvllle and he says
Galligan reviewed the drainage meeting saying there
more people to attend so plans
Councllperson Ellis
long as it is west of
done an excellent
"thanks". Mayor
is a need to get
can be made. Ms. Nellie Nolan gave her
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idea to solve the drainage problem on Eastern Boulevard, Mayor
Galligan said it will get cleaned. The entrance to the City project
is going well and he hopes in a month to have the headwalls down. Tow
Boat Annie's Restaurant is currently being stored for the winter.
They are trying to get a permit to dock at the foot of Spring Street.
It is hoped this can be done by Spring. Mayor Galligan wishes all a
Happy Thanksgiving.
There being no further business to come before the Council,
Councllperson Perkins moved to adjourn at 8:30 o'clock P.M. seconded
by Councilperson Conlin and una~slyyrr~.
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