HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-17-1995COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
JANUARY 17, 1995
The Common Council of the City of jeffersenville met in
regular session in the Multi-Purpose Meeting Room in the City-County
Building, jeffersonville, Indiana, at 9:30 P.M. on the l?th day of
January 1995.
The meeting was
called to order by Mayor Raymond J- Packer
Jr., with Clerk and Treasurer C. Richard Spencer Jr~ at the desk.
Mayor Parker welcomed all in attendance, asking all those present to
stand as Councilperson Steven Stemler 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 Councilpersons
Bill Wolpert~ Andrew Williams III, Donna M. Frantz~ Peggy Knight
Wilder~ Barbara Wilson~ Steven R. Stemler, and Robert L.
Potter.
Absent: None.
Mayor Parker presented the minutes of the meetings of
December 19, 1994 and January 3, 1995, for consideration by the
Council. Councilperson Potter made the motion to approve the minutes
as presented, seconded by Councilperson Wolpert and carried
unanimously.
Clerk
two additional
discussion, Councilperson Potter made the motion to approve
and 'the additional as presented, seconded by Councilperson Stemler
and Treasurer Spencer presented the claim list with
claims for consideration by the Council. Following all
the claims
and
carried unanimously.
Mayor Parker gave
was to inform all of
and a preview
the 1995 State Of The
the progress and condition
accomplished
City Address which
of the City in t994
of some of the things Mayor Parker believes should be
in 1995. Thanks were given to the City Council, the
department heads,
members of
and changes
progress of
of
ail City employees and all who serve as appointed
the various boards and commissions. The accomplishments
in each department were highlighted. Highlights of the
the City as a whole were made. Mayor Par~ker believes most
this has been possible through the experience and cooperation of
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all involved. He hop~s 1995 will be yet another year marked by
progress and cooperation. His door is open and his phone number
listed.
Mr. Bob Lanum~ Attorney for Hubers, Zurschmeide~ and
Koetter, presented a proposal for changing the zoning of two parcels
in the fringe area of the City of Jeffersonville. Th~ City of
Jeffersonville Plan Commission on a vote of 10-1 has recommended the
property be rezoned from R-2 and 1-1 Residential to B-2 Business.
Attorney Lanum presented a map explaining the current zoning and the
proposed zoning.
and intersection.
affect the value
He also explained planned
It is not believed this
of any of the real estate
improvements to the road
rezoning would materially
surrounding the property~
would not be detrimental to public health~ safety, or morals or
general welfare of the community~ would not be contrary to public
interest, would not alter the essential character of the area.
Attorney Lanum read an affidavit from
Jeffersonville and residential developer
Mr. Charles Reisert,
the rezoning saying
No. 95-0R-1~ An
Local Real Estate
this would be the
L.R. Inman: resident of
in support of the rezoning.
Agent also spoke in support of
"highest and best use" for the
natural development and is clearly ready for
Attorney Lanum requests the Council pass Ordinance
Ordinance Changing Zoning Of Two Parcels In The
Fringe Area Of The City Of Jeffersonville. Councilperson Stemler
inquired if this conforms with the comprehensive master plan. This
does conform. Council President Wilder inquired if the contiguous
land owners were notified. Attorney Lanum explained certified letters
were sent for the planning and zoning meeting and a legal publication
was published for tonight's
as a member of the Planning
vote~ as 99% of the growth
traffic. She is not in
meeting. Council President Wilder stated
and Zoning Commission she was the lone no
in this area has been residential. Also
and she is concerned for the additional
favor of this as she wants condusive growth~
Attorney Lanum pointed out the road will be expanded to the Church and
the intersectio~ improved. Also, 32 acres of Residential growth would
present a traffic situation. Councilperson Potter then made the
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motion to
readings,
roll call
Stemler~
pass Ordinance No. 95-0R-1 on the first and second
seconded by Councilperson Williams, passing on the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilpersons Wolpert, Williams, Frantz, Wilson,
and Potter.
Nays: Councilperson Wilder.
Clerk and Treasurer Spencer explained Ordinance No.
95-0R-8~ An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within Same
Department, (Cumulative Capital Development, Local Roads and Streets,
Planning and Zoning). The Council was asked to add the transfer in
the amount of $8~0 for Social Security in Planning and Zoning to the
Ordinance previously distributed. These transfers are leftover from
the budget. Councilperson Stemler made the motion to suspend the
rules for Ordinance No. 95-0R-8, seconded by Councilperson Wolpert,
passing unanimously. Councilperson Stemler then made the motion to
pass Ordinance No. 95-0R-8 on all three readings, seconded by
Councilperson Wolpert, passing on the following roll
Ayes: Councilpersons
Wilson, Stemler~ and Potter.
Nays: None.
Clerk and Treasurer
95-0R-3~ An Ordinance Amending
Ordinance No. 94-0R-24
Wolpert,
Williams~
call vote:
Frantz~ Wilder,
discussion Councilperson Potter made the motion to
for Ordinance No. 95-0R-3, seconded by Councilperson Wolpert
carried unanimously. Councilperson Potter made the motion to
Ordinance No. 95-0R-3 on ail three readings~ seconded
Councilperson Wolpert~ passing on the following roll call vote:
Councilpersons Wolpert, Williams, Frantz,
and Potter.
1989 so the 1995
Spencer presented Ordinance No.
Certain Portions Of Section 1 Of
(Planning and Zoning). Following all
suspend the rules
and
pass
by
Wilder~
Ayes:
Wilson~ Stemler,
Nays: None.
Council President Wilder questioned the paesage of an
elected official salary ordinance. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer
explained ne elected officai salary ordinance has been passed since
salary is the same as the 1989 ordinance.
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Councilpersons Potter, Stemler~ and Wilson have met on the
Inner City Road and have scheduled another meeting for February
1995.
Councilperson Stemler explained Mr. Nichols has been given a
30-day window to sign the composting contract.
Councilperson Wilson has been informed by Park
Superintendent Poole the large tree will be in place in Warder soon.
Councilperson Frantz has been asked why so many Louisville
animal clinics are being used. Amimal Director Voyles explained this
is a voucher plan and the clinic is the choice of the adopting family.
Councilperson Frantz has also received calls regarding the smell from
the old sewer plant. She believes something has to be done. Mayor
Parker explained alt complaint calls received in his office are
documented and Industrial Water Recycling has been warned. Attorney
Gillenwater stated it would seem the biggest tool the Council has is
the tax abatement. Councilperson Frantz would like to see this taken
up at the next Board of Public Works as there needs to be a remedy for
this problem. Mayor Parker suggests a written warning from the Board
of Public Works.
Councilperson Williams would like to see the Council
continue to plan for additional capital purchases. There is a need
need a
for a third s~reet sweeper and the Fire Department does
replacement for an old fire truck. He requests a formal request for
funding from Chief Dooley. Councilperson Williams would like a status
report of the potential cave in at 8th and Meigs.
Council President Wilder announced a Council goals workshop
for Saturday, January 21, 1995 at 8:30 A.M. in the Mayor's Conference
Room. She also reminded the Council they have an appointment for the
Plan Commission and the Solid Waste Management District Board.
Ms. Ida Callahan has definite concerns for using T.I.F.
bonds for the Inner City Road as this will have to be paid for by our
children. She also feels this road will only shift business to
Clarksville. She would like to see Holmans Lane widended all the way
and widen Hamburg Pike. This would get rid of the inner city problem.
She tries to go to Jeff first as there are nice businesses in Jeff
that need to be patronized.
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Mr. M. L. David~on expressed concerns regarding the
rezoning of the Zurschmeide Property. Mr. Davidson said this ground
is already residential and it is a covenant deed that it stay
residential. There is concern for the drainage as there are no storm
area to
could not be changed
Mr. Fleix Sontiago
this will be a detriment to
He fears a domino effect for the residential property in the
go commercial. He fears there would not be a subdivision that
to meet their own purposes-
opposses the rezoning also. He believes
the value of the property and he fears
traffic and drainage problems- He does not want a commercial
development in his backyard.
Mr. Frank Paxton, a resident of Hoskins Drive~ opposses the
zoning change. As Holmans Lane is all residential~ he suggests the
development of Highway 62 or the Armstrong property. Nu-Yale ran him
out of Eaetgate. He invites the Council to come to Hoskins Drive to
see the tranquility- Mr. Paxton does not want this taken away.
Ms. Sandra Paxton of Hoskins Drive also referenced the
"Nu-Yale mess" and all the problems. She believes taking an
additional 24 feet of Holmans Lane is a hazard to homes and the
children.
Mr. Michael Kopp opposses the
owners know exactly what the plans are for
change will cause the people to move out.
rezoning- He feels the
the property. He believes
He also does not want this
in his backyard-
There being no further business to come before the Council,
Councilperson Potter moved to adjourn at 8:45 o'clock P.M. seconded by
Councilperson Wolpert and unanimously carried-
~JR.
ATTES]P~ ~ ~
AFFIDAVIT
I, L. R. Inman, being duly sworn on my oath, say as follows:
1. I am a resident of jeffersonville, Indiana, and a
residential developer.
2. I have developed and constructed residential duplex
units on Holmans Lane within the past year.
3. As a residential developer in the area surrounding the
property owned by the Hubers and Koetters currently before the
City Council for rezoning to B-2, I have no objection to said
rezoning.
4. As a realtor and residential developer, I do not
believe that the rezoning of the site to B-2 Service Business
will materially affect the value of the surrounding real estate.
5. I further testify that this rezoning would not alter
the essential character of the locality and would not be contrary
to the public interest.
6. That I make this Affidavit in support of the rezoning
of the Huber and Koetter property along Holmans Lane by the
jeffersonville City Council.
Signed this /~ day of January, 1995.
L. R. 'inma~~- '
STATE OF INDIANA
COUNTY OF CLARK
Before me, a Not~%~y Public in and for the above county and
state, on the /y~day of January, 1995, personally appeared
L. R. Inman and acknowledged the execution of the foregoing
Affidavit.
WITNESS my hand and notarial ~
Notary Public
Resident of Clark County, Indiana
Printed Signature:
My Commission Expires: