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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.