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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-06-1995COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA FEBRUARY 6, 1995 regular Building~ February Jr.: with Clerk and Mayor Parker welcomed The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville met in session in the Multi-Purpose Meeting Room in the City-County Jeffersonville~ Indiana, at 9:30 P.M. on the 6th day of 1995. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Raymond J. Parker Treasurer C. Richard Spencer Jr, at the desk. all in attendances asking all those present to stand as asked all those present to join him flag. Bill Wilder, Potter. the invocation. Councilperson Steven Stemler gave in the pledge of allegiance He then to the The roll was called and those present were Councilpersons Wolpert~ Andrew Williams III, Donna M. Frantz, Peggy Knight Barbara Wilson~ Steven R. Stemler, and Robert L. Absent: None. Mayor Parker presented the minute of the Council meeting of J~nuary 17, 19955 and the Board of Finance Meeting of 1995~ for consideration by the Council. Councilperson the motion to approve the minutes as presented, Councilperson Wolpert and carried unanimously. January 17~ Stemler made seconded by Clerk and Treaeurer Spencer presented the claim list for consideration by the Council. Following all discussion, Councilperson Potter made the motion to approve the claims as presented: seconded by Councilperson Wilson and carried unanimously. Attorney Bob Lanum appeared before the Council to request that Ordinance No. 95-0R-1~ An Ordinance Changing ~oning Of Two Parcels In The Fringe Area Of The City Of Jeffersonville~ be passed on the third reading. Mayor Parker asked for public comment regarding this Ordinance. There being no public comment~ Councilperson Potter made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 95-0R-1 on the third and final reading, seconded by Councilperson Stemler, passing on a vote of 6-1. Councilperson Wilder voted against passage. PAGE 2 FEBRUARY 6~ 1995 Attorney Gillenwater presented Ordinance No. 95-0R-4~ An Ordinance Vacating Alleyway. Counci!person Williams explained th~s property appears to belong to the Church and this will lend continuity. Councilperson Williams made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 95-0R-4, seconded by Councilperson Wolpert and carried unanimously. Councilperson Williams then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 95-0R-4 on all three readings~ seconded by Councilpecson Wolpert~ passing unanimously. Council President Wilder introduced each Council Secretary asking they read their respective goals for 1995. (These are attached to the minutes) Following the reading of the goals, Council President Wilder made the motion to formally adopt the 1995 Secretary Goals, seconded by Councitperson Potter and carried unanimously. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer explained Ordinance No. 95-0R-5, An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within Same Department (Fire Department). Following Discussion, Councitperson Potter made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 95-0R-5~ seconded by Councilperson Wolpert and carried unanimously. Councilperson Potter then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 95-0R-5 on all three readings, seconded by Councilperson Wolpert~ passing on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilpersons Wolpert~ Witliams~ Wilder, Wilson, Stemler and Potter. Nays: None. Abstain: Councilperson Frantz. Mayor Parker introduced Resolution No. 95-R-4, A Resolution Supporting The Ohio River Greenway Commission Master Plan explaing this was presented to the Council prior to Commission. This has now been passed by Councilperson Stemler read the Resolution Wolpert then made the motion to pass Resolution No. by Councilperson Frantz and carried unanimously. approval by the Plan the Plan Commission. aloud. Counci!person 95-R-4~ seconded PAGE 3 FEBRUARY 6~ 1995 Councilperson Potter is looking into long-term financing of a little over $4007000 for the purchase of a combination Ariel-Pumper Truck for the Fire Department. This type of truck is the recommmendation of a committee of Councilpersons Potter, Wilder, and Williams, Chief Dooley and Firefighters. Chief Dooley is preparing an information packet for the Council. This truck will be equipped with a 75 foot ladder. The normal time period for purchase is nine months to one year unless a demonstrator is available. Councilperson Stemler will be providing a sewer extension report to the Council. The dues for the Economic Development Commission membership will be on the claim list for the next meeting. Councilperson Stemler is looking at the feasibility of establishing enterprise zones. Councilperson Wilson has received Hamilton regarding the Ohio River bridge. a letter from Congressman He will be asking for another $500~000 for this highlights from the letter. Eastern Corridor Bridge. pro~ect. Councilperson Wilson read The Congressman is in support of the Councilperson Frantz has met with Police Chief Elder regarding foot patrols and police sub stations. There is a long way to go on this~ however Councilperson Frantz will keep the Council posted. She has all the figures on recycling for the last six months if anyone would like to see them. It looks like there was a savings of $i1~041.00 in tipping fees, so this is definitely working. The program to bring in the apartment buildings is nearing completion. Councilperson Williams attented the Affirmative Action hearing. There is a lot of work to be done but he is pleased with the way this is being handled. He will keep the Council up to date on this. Councilperson Wolpert mentioned Riverfront which he hopes will be moved on. Council President Wilder announced Exchange will be February to focus on manufacturing. the hold up on the the next Council 1995 at 4:30 o~clock P.M. It Business is hoped PAGE 4 FEBRUARY 6, 1995 Mayor Parker explained Redevelopment Director Gowens has filed a written request with the Corps of Engineers requesting a meeting within 10 days in regard to the electric work on the Riverfront, No response has been received as yet. It is felt that this can be worked out. The stones the Corps referred to are at the Riverfront. The lift station at Cherry Creek is in the process of being repaired. The lift station will be accepted by the City when the repairs are made. Councilperson Potter will be Shrewsberry in Indianapolis in the morning meeting with Commissioner regarding a block grant~ Councilperson Stemler requests Mayor Parker ask the Corps of Engineers to release the work on the Overlook. Councilperson Stemler believes the cost overruns should be the burden of the contractor~ not the City. He appreciates the work Building Commissioner Gavin and his staff have done on this project. Councilperson Frantz questioned amount of $90~000 for the Market Street the change order in the project. Only 80% of this will be paid by the City as this is a grant project. Engineer Miller explained the road is higher than the lots necessitating extra dirt and catch basins~ Some of the dirt was not useable. This change was approved by Jacobi, Toombs, and Lanz as well Miller. Councilperson Williams has conversed Indiana Recycling regarding the odor complaints. sensitive to the problem. He is willing to Colgate and Kendall Coleman. He is willing to he does want to be a good neighbor. Councilperson Wolpert has received complaints paving on Spring. Monday, this will update on as City Engineer Bob with Mr. Tom Bogel of Mr. Bogel is meet with Pfau Oily address the problems as Utica Pike. This is not complete and will Council President Wilder announced t~ere will February 13~ 1995 regarding insurance. It be a public meeting or executive session. the lawsuites from Attorney Gillenwater. regarding the not be until be a meeting is not known if She requests an PAGE 5 FEBRUARY 6~ I995 Councilperson Wolpert asked if the City could be sued over sidewalks. Attorney Gillenweter stated the City can be held liable. Mr. Charles Kenneth White asked if the City sold a piece of property to Churchill Downs. The property ~as the DeMars property. Council President Wilder did explain the Redevelopment Authority did approve a change of use. Fire Chief Dooley ~ill be providing an equipment list to the Council. The last major equipment purchase was in 1988. The only piece of equipment that is not being used is ~2. Chief Dooley recently received a letter stating the repair cost exceeds the value of the unit. The only reaeon it is being held is for insurance rating. There being no further business to come before the Council~ Councilperson Potter moved to adjourn at 8:15 o'clock P.M. seconded by Councilperson Wolpert and unanimously carried. M~YOR ~-AYM~ND J~ PAR~ER JR. ATTEST: · CLERK AND TREAS~ER C.~ICH~RD SPENCER JR. INTERIOR AND NATURAL RESOURCES SECRETARY BILL WOLPERT CONTINUE TO PROCEED WITH IMPLEMENTATION OF RIVERFRONT MASTER PLAN. PERFORM FEASIBILITY STUDY OF ALL CITY OWNED PARKS AND EVALUATE THE COST VS. BENEFIT. CONTINUE TO EVALUATE SIDEWALKS FOR LIABILITY AND APPEARANCES PURPOSES. IV. CONTINUE TO WORK WITH CITY ENGINEER BOB MILLER TO UPGRADE ECONOMICALLY DEPRESSED NEIGHBORHOODS. I.E. LIGHTS, PAVING, SIDEWALKS. V. ORGANIZE B(~OKLET OF ALL CITY OWNED PROPERTIES. i~F, VF, Li3PMF, NT' ' ~ ECONOMIC SECRETARY STEVEN STEMLER L ESTABLISH A '*COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS" CONSISTING OF APPOINTMENTS FROM THE SCHOOL BOARD, LIBRARY BOARD, COUNTY COUNCIL AND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO FOSTER REGIONALISM AND ELIMINATE DUPLICATION. UPDATE AND FOLLOW THE JEFFERSONVILLE COMPREHENSIVE CONCERNS. SET UP MEETINGS FOR THE COUNCIL WITH GARY COOPER FOR FURTHER EDUCATION. DEVELOP A BUSINESS PROMOTIONAL PACKAGE TO HELP FOSTER INNER-CITY COMMERCE WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES. TAILOR THIS TOTHE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE. IV. START A COMPREHENSIVE DRAINAGE EVALUATION PLAN TO ADDRESS THE CURRENT AND POTENTIAL DRAINAGE PROBLEMS. ACTIVELY PURSUE STATE AND FEDERAL GRANTS TO HELP WITH FUNDING. DEVELOP A CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE PROMOTIONAL VIDEO FOR NEW BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY INTERESTED IN LOCATING. COST OF PROMOTION SHARED BY THOSE THAT ARE PROMOTED IN VIDEO. LE. VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS, SCHOOL CORPORATIONS, REALTY COMPANIES, ETC.. ANDREW WILLIAMS AND PEGGY WILDER WILL WORK ON THIS WITH SECRETARY STEMLER VI. ASSESS ANNEXATION PROCEDURES AND INTENT FOR FUTURE ANNEXATIONS USING STUDY FROM DEPARTMENT OF · REDEVELOPMENT, VII. ASSESS NEED FOR FUTURE SEWER FACILITIES IN THE EASTERN CORRIDOR INDUSTRIAL PORTION OF THE CITY. VIH. CREATE ACTIVE BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY RECRUITING TEAM. TEAM WILL AGGRESSIVELY LOOK FOR BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY THAT IS LOOKING TO RELOCATE, OR GROWING OUT OF A CURRENT FACILITY. TRANSPORTATION SECRETARY BARBARA WILSON I. ORGANIZE AND IMPLEMENT A COMPREHENSIVE LOCAL ROADS AND STREETS RESURFACING AND REPAIR PLAN. SUPPORT PRO-ACTIVE ROLE IN THE BUILDING OF A NEW BRIDGE IN THE EASTERN CORRIDOR. FOCUS ON ELIMINATING THE POSSIBILITY OF A NEW BRIDGE IN THE DOWNTOWN DISTRICT. CONTINUE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRESS OF THE GREENWAY PROJECT CONNECTING JEFFERSONVILLE, CLARKSVILLE AND NEW ALBANY. REPORT KIPDA INFORMATION IMPORTANT TO JEFFERSONVILLE AND SURROUNDING AREA. V. EXPLORE INNER-CITY TRANSIT FEASIBILITY. ALSO REPORT PROGRESS ON CAB SERVICE FOR JEFFERSONVILLE CITIZENS. GOVERNMENT AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS SECRETARY PEGGY WILDER WORK TO DEVELOP PROGRAM FOR RESTORING COMMUNITY PRIDE IN APPEARANCE OF BUILDINGS WITH EMPH~ASIS ON DOWNTOWN BUSINESS DISTRICT. ESTABLISH A BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY APPRECIATION PROGRAM TO VISIT EXISTING BUSINESSES FOR THE PURPOSE OF BETTER COMMUNICATION TO SHOW SUPPORT. PROMOTE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE ON A REGIONAL BASIS. WORK WITH STEMLER AND WILLIAMS ON PROMOTIONAL VIDEO. IV. CONTINUE WITH "COUNCIL AFTER HOURS*' TO ALLOW LOCAL BUSINESS PEOPLE TO MEET GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AND INFORMALLY COMMUNICATE. ENVIRONMENTAL AND PuBLiC SAFETY SECRETARY DONNA FRANTZ MONITOR CLARK COUNTY SOLID WASTE PROGRAM ON RECYCLING AND COMPOSTING IN THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE. Ii.. WORK TO CREATE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR DOING BUSINESS DOWNTOWN. EXPLORE HAVING A POLICE ON FOOT PATROL IN INTENSE AREAS IN COMMUNITY. WILL CREATE POSITIVE RELATIONSIiIPS AND IMAGE. IV. CONTINUE EFFORTS TO KEEP AND ENHANCE GREEN SPACE AND PUBLIC ACCESSIBILITY TO THE RIVERFRONT. WORK TO BRI~. G APARTMENTS AND BUSINESSES INTO THE RECYCLING AND COMPOSTING PROGRAM LMPLEMENTED IN TIiE CI'i'Y OF JEFFERSONVILLE. LABOR RELATIONS SECRETARY ANDREW WILLIAMS I. EXPLORE OPPORTUNITIES FOR DOWNSIZING "JOB ENRICHMENT" VIA THROUGH ATTRITION. H. INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY SERVICES FOR TAX DOLLARS SPENT. IH. CONTINUE TO MONITOR EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND COSTS. MONITOR AND REPORT ON PROGRESS OF AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COMMITTEE. V. MONITOR EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE BEEN GIVEN ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION FOR ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES. BUDGET AND FINANCE SECRETARY ROBERT POTTER EXPLORE ALL AVENUES FOR CREATIVE FINANCING AT THE LOCAL AND STATE LEVEL. DEVELOP A LIAISON TO FACILITATE ACQUIRING GRANTS. ORGANIZE BUDGET PROCESS FOR PLANNED LARGE EXPENDITURES. LE. POLICE CARS, FIRE TRUCKS, STREET SWEEPERS, ETC.. IV. ORGANIZE A STREAMLING PROCEDURE FOR THE TAX ABATEMENT PROCESS, ALONG WITH UNDERSTOOD PREREQUISITES FOR OBTAINING AN ABATEMENT. CREATE SYSTEM TO MAIL LETTERS TO TAX ABATEMENT BENEFICIARIES NOTIFYING THEM THAT THEY MUST COMPLY WITH YEARLY FOLLOW UP STATEMENTS. STRESS THAT THEY ARE AT RISK OF LOSING ABATEMENT WITHOUT COOPERATION. CREATE A BOOKLET OF CURRENT TAX ABATEMENTS.