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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-20-1995COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF ,~E COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA MARCH 80~ 1995 The of the regular session in the Multi-Purpose Meeting Building~ Jeffersonville~ Indiana~ at 7:30 March 1995. The meeting was Common Council Jeffersonvil!e met in Room in the City-County P.M. on the 20th day of City of Raymond J. Parker 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 Bill Wolpert gave the invocation. He then asked ail those present to join him in the pledge of allegiance to flag. The roll was called and Bill Wolpert~ Andrew Williams III~ nd Robert L. Potter. Absent: Peggy Knight 1995: for called to order by Mayor the those present were Councilpersons Donna M. Frantz~ Barbara Wilson~ Wilder and Steven R. Stemler. Mayor Parker presented the minutes of the meeting of June 6~ consideration by the Council. Councilperson Potter made the motion to approve the minutes as presented~ seconded by Councilperson Williams and carried unanimously. Mayor Parker commended the Jeffersonvilte Red Devils for having won basketball games over the last two weekends over tough competitien. Mayor Parker asked all to give the Red Devils a hand as they really have played their heart~s out. Mayor Parker then added to the agenda the sub~ect of the Inner City Road. This has been resurrected by this administration about mid-summer of last year. Several presentations have been held. the recommendations- Councilperson Potter Mayor Parker then read explained he and Councilpersons Stemler and Wilsen have been looking into the feasibility of this road. This committee met on several occasions and have come up with recommendations that were presented in writing to the Council this evening. No decision er vote will be asked fer this evening. The committee does recommend the road should be continued~ however ma~or changes are recommended in the alignment. It is recommended that the alignment be from 31E to Hamburg Pike~ from PAGE B MARCH B©~ 1995 there to Jeff-New Albany Pike and connect with and go down Holman~s Lane~ Phase I would be from 31E to Hamburg Pike along with sewer extension work in this area and Highway 62 (at McDonald~s) to 265. It is recommended to do this in two stages. Engineer Jorge Lanze presented a map and explained the previous alignment and the recommended alignment, tt was explained this would take advantage of the work done on Hamburg Pike and the work that will be done by the State on the Highway 6~-Allison Lane intersection. Mr. Gary Malone reviewed the summary of schedules, cost estimates and funding costs, as well as the bond repayment plan. Mr. Buddy Downs reviewed the bond procedure which would follow annexation and the time requirments. Mr. Charles Kenneth White does not understand why this proposed alignment is two miles from the original. Councilperson Potter explained the growth will be in the Highway 62 and Allison Lane area. Councilperson Potter thanked Mayor Parker for recommending this road. The Council will not be asked to vote tonight~ however he does feel the Council will go along with this. Mr. Malone said thought will need to be given to tax abatements. The map included indicates the T.I.F. areas and not the annexation areas. Annexation will have to be done first. The bonds are generally bought by underwriters and investment bankers. Mayor Parker commended the committee members for the study and the report. There are plans for an overpass over the~railroad tracks near Highway 31E. The annexation plans are the same as previous at the North end. Plans for annexation are proceeding. Mr. Clarence Keys does not understand the benefit of this~ plan. He does not believe this will help the overload on Holman~s Lane. Councilperson Potter believes this will help development. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer presented the claim list and one additional claim for consideration by the Council. Following all discussion, Councilperson Potter made the motion to approve the claims and the additional as presented, seconded by Councilperson Wilson and carried unanimously. Mr. Jerry Fuller, Executive Director of the Clark County Solid Waete Distict Board appeared before the Board 'to present Councilperson Stemler~ who recently resigned from the Board, with a certificate for his diligent, dedicated~ honest work on the Board. He PAGE 3 MARCH BO, 1995 will be missed by all made from recycled materials. with enforcement of the fines Board has no police powers, apprehension must envorcement. He does wish bring this up to the Board The appointment on the Board. The certificate and frame are Mr. Fuller requests help from the City for' those that scavange recycables. The be by City law Parker will to see fines levied. Mayor of Public Works. to the Solid Waste District tabled. Clerk and 95-0R-?~ An Ordinance of Additional stating this has been advertised as a Clerk and Treasurer Spencer reviewed Treasurer Spencer explained Ordinance No, Appropriation (General Fund), public hearing on the issue. the financing plan for the Riverfront Overlook renovation and electic work. One change order has been received and this may not be enough. There being no ~ublic comments, Councilperson Potter made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 95-0R-?, seconded by Councilperson Wolpert and carried unanimously. Councilperson Potter then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 95-0R-? on all three readings, eeconded by Councilperson Wolpert passing on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilpersons Wolpert, Williams, Frantz~ Wilson, and Potter. Nays Clerk 95-0R-8, An Department (Fire Motor Vehicle). Ordinance No. Within Same None. and Treasurer Spencer explained Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Department, City Attorney~ Vehicle Maintenance~ and Councilperson Potter noted for the audience this is no additional money~ Councilperson Potter made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 95-0R-8~ seconded by Councilperson made the seconded vote: Councilpersons Wolpert~ Wil!iams~ Frantz~ Wilson, and Williams and carried unanimously. Councilperson Potter then motion to pass Ordinance No. 95-0R-8 on all three readings, by Councilperson Williams, passing on the following roll call Ayes: Potter. Nays: None. PAGE A MARCH 2©, 1995 Councilpereon Potter will be Indianapolis attempting to get additional Road. attending a meeting in funds for the Inner-City Mayor Parker wishes good luck to the Red Devils. Councilperson Wolpert hopes the Jeff Red Devils win State. Councilperson Williams has received a letter regarding the purchase of a front-end loader. He feels updated on equipment. It Capital Development Fund. inventory will be ready for it is important to utilize the Mayor Parker explained an the Council at budget time. is important to keep Cumulative equipment ~ ~ n requests an update on the Animal ~ounc~lperso Frantz Shelter Advisory Board. Attorney Gillenwater reviewed the membership of the Board. Counci!person Frantz requests a copy of the letter. Councilperson Wilson requests a workshop before the next meeting. She will contact Council President Wilder. Councilperson Potter echoes Mayor Parker's comments regarding the Red Devils. There are no outstanding players~ all are over achievers and he wishes them the best of luck, will not quit. Mr. Charles Kenneth White asked written a letter to the editor concerning as they if any in the audience had Scott Wade. He believew Scott is owed an apology as he feels Scott takes his ~ob serious. There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilperson Potter moved to adjourn at 8:30 o'clock P.M. seconded by Councilperson Wolpert and unanimously carried. ATTEST: