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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-01-1995COUNCIL pROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON cOUNCIL OF THE CITY OF jEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA MAY 1~ 1995 '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 9:30 P.M. on the 1st day of May, 1995. The meeting was cal~ed to order by Mayor Jr.~ with Clerk and Treasurer C. Richard Spencer Mayor Parker welcomed ail in attendance~ asking all stand as asked all Raymond J. Parker Jr, at the desk. those present to Councilperson Steven Stemler gave the invocation- He then those present to ~oin him in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. Bill Wilder, 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. Potter. 19, the Absent: None. Mayor Parker presented the minutes 1995~ for consideration by the Council. motion to approve the minutes as of the meetings of April Councilperson Potter made presented~ seconded by Councilperson Wolpert and carried unanimously. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer presented the claim list with one aditiona! claim for consideration by 'the Council. Councitperson Potter made the motion to approve the claims with the one ad~itional~ as presented, seconded by Councilperson Wolpert. Discussion followed with regard to a claim payable to Attorney Jim budget as there is not enough money available in the full claim. Councilperson Potter made the Hill from the Council this line item to pay motion to amend the payment to Attorney Hill to reflect the remaining available batance~ seconded by Councilperson Wilson passing on the following roll call vote; Ayes: Councilpersons Wo]pert, Williams~ Frantz~ Wilder, Wilson, Stemler, and Potter. Nays: None. The motion to approve the claims as amended, with the one additional passed unanimously. PAGE 2 MAY l~ 1995 with Lanz distributed and explained a approached the City to take over This includes from the I65 ramp The second and/or third reading of Ordinance No. 95-0R-12 was requested to be deleted from the agenda. Mayor Parker explained there have been a series of meetings the State regarding the City taking over Highway 62. Engineer summary of the agreement. INDOT Highway 62 within the City limits. west of Spring Street to the City limits near Allison Lane. He reviewed the projects to be completed by INDOT. INDOT will make payment to the million dollars. The City has Councilperson Potter inquired about the City in the amount of 1.8 negotiated competitively. railroad tracks. Engineer Miller explained the railroad tracks belong to the Port and will be maintained by them. Mayor Parker praised Engineer Miller for his part in the negotiations. Engineer Miller believes the City can do the work cheaper and earn money by investing the funds~ Mayor Parker said a lot of hours of negotiation have gone into this. New Albany and Clarksvilie have made agreements with INDOT and the County is stiti negotiating. The funds will be forwarded to the City when the Holman Lane intersection is complete. Councilperson Wilson made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 95-0R-i3~ An Ordinance Establishing A Non-Reverting City Agreement~ seconded unanimously. Councilpereon Fund For The Purposes Of INDOT And Jeff by Councilperson Williams~ passing Wi]son then made the motion to pass 95-0R-13~ seconded by Councilperson Witliams~ passing Ordinance No. on the following roll Ayes: Wilson, Stemler, Nays: Councilperson call vote: Councilpersons Wolpert, Williams, Frantz~ Wilder, and Potter. None. Stemler reported that he and Councilperson Wolpert have had practical way to concern that were is the full intent procedure and numerous discussions and are are still working on a proceed regarding the insurance audit. Items of forwarded to the committee have been reviewed. It to move forward in a ~imely faehion. A recommended scope will be made in the near future. PAGE 3 MAY I~ 1995 Councilperson Stemler has concerns for those within the Z-mile fringe area as there is a need for representation from the Council. He would suggest that one of the two at-large councilpersons be a representative. Councilperson Potter believes this is a legitimate request as there is need for guidance. Councilperson Stemler agreed to be this representative. Mr. Phil Ellis appeared before the Council representing the Family Support and Drug Free Weekend to be held June 2, 37 and 4~ 1995. This is the 5th year of existence in the Clayeburg area~ which is infested with drugs and crime. The Stepping Stone Project and the CLEAN Committee have been established~ and good work hae been done~ Mr. Ellis is here to ask for blessing from the Council and also for financial support in the amount of $5,000. There is a need for community support in order to address the problems. The CLEAN Committee is having a mural contest. Paint has been donated by the Parks Department~ The total budget is $15,000. There is a need for this project to become self-sufficient. Mr. Ellis feels if $5~ooo could be donated this year from 'the Council, he would not have to come back next year. The mural contest is to instill pride in the area and is being advertised through the Blst Century School Program. Councilperson Frantz works with a group that may be interested in this project~ Councilperson Wolpert supports the project~ but he is not sure the Council can afford it~ Councilperson Williams stated several groups have approached the Council and there is need for Council discussion~ There is $1~000 in the budget for this pro~ect. This has productive program and Councilperson Williams is certain 'the Council will be supportive and will workshop. Mr. Ellis explained other objective is to become self-sufficient. has done a good job~ and remarkable improvements have · final decision will be made at the next meeting~ discuss the amount at the next funds have been raised and the Mayor Parker stated the group been made. A ICE Tea grant Councilperson Potter reported an of $600~000 has been applied for. Councilpereon Stemter referred to the report Department of Redevelopment on the current projects. in the amount from the PAGE ~ MAY 1, 1995 Councilperson Frantz apartment recycling is underway, As different each plan has been different. bins. Council President Wilder report by explaining the bids for in much higher than expected. reported the pilot program for each apartment complex is They are now waiting for the followed up on the Redevelopment the municipal bridge building came Changes will be made for the rebidding process. The Community Planning Fund grant has been revised and resubmitted. Mayor Parker stated tomorrow is an important day and he recommends all exercies their' right and go out and vote. Councilperson Wilson reported the Concerts in the Park will start in about 8 weeks and there will be a total of 13 concerts. Councilperson Wolpert reminds all the "price is right" for these concerts. Council President Wilder said to buy lots of ice cream as all the proceeds go to the Park Department, Councilperson Williams encourages the Council to consider a system to follow when requests are received for funding for agencies. Councilperson Frantz questioned Attorney Gillenwater about the amount paid for the new dental plan. It is believed the single rate is zero. Councilperson Frantz received a notice from a law firm regarding disclosure of records stating the Council is within their rights in asking to review the medical insurance experience claims. Certain patient records cannot be reviewed without written consent, This should ease the employees minds regarding their medical information. She then referred to a packet mailed to all employees and the Council by Agent of Record Cooper~ This information said Council President Wilder received information on Indiana State Codes from Attorney Hill. Councilperson Frantz explained this is not true as she had done the research herself. Council President Wilder said she did much of the research herself as Title 36 is easy to get~ and read. Council President Wilder did not receive the packet of information, Counci!person Frantz stated this is not a new issue as the Council has talked about it many times in workshops. Council President Wilder distributed a letter of resignation from Council Attorney Jim Hill. She requests recommendations or PAGE 5 MAY 1~ i995 applications for a replacement be hold a workshop Thursday. May Conference Room. Councilperson Frantz referred to a Council packet from Dr. and Mrs. Prentice. There comment on this. She feels this should be published. forwarded to her~ The Council will !995 at 5:30 P.M. in the Mayor's letter that was in the is a need for She asks this be on the agenda for the workshop. Mr. John Mockabee reviewed the history of Highland Park. He is concerned for the high grass. Discussion was held on the history, ownership Superintendent Elliot ownership and who will future. Mayor Parker and responsibility of maintaining the area. Park explained a survey is being done to determine mow the area. It will be cut in 'the very near assurred Mr. Mockabee this will be pursued. Mr. Mockabee also is concerned regarding big trees that are rotted off at the bottom. Superintendent Elliott said they were cut down last week~ Mayor Parker explained there is no need to come to the Council meeting with these problems. He can call the Mayor any time or bring them to the Board of Public Works and Safety meetings. Mr. Naughton appeared before the Council to inquire the status of the drainage problem in his area. Council President Wilder thought the situation had been solved. Mr. Naughton has seen nothing in writting. Attorney Gillenwater reviewed the negotiations saying no money has been received. There is a need to rebid the work. thought the project Attorney Gillenwater Councilperson Potter Engineer Miller get prices and believe this is the problem of followed regarding the amount of President Wilder believed there was $1R5,000 put in the budget. The budget as approved by the Council reflects $50,000. for 1995 with $27,000 carried from last year. Mr. Naughton does not remember the landowners being a part of the financing. Councilperson Stemler would like to ask Attorney Hill to come to the next Council meeting so that gratitude could be shown to It was would be done and then collect the money. reviewed the development as the law allo~s. feels something should be done and he requests bring them to the Council. He does Developer Schuler. Discussion also money in the drainage fund. Council him for his dedicated work. PAGE 6 MAY !, 1995 Councilperson Frantz requests a report on the Council President Wilder feels there was a lack of regarding the money placed in the 1995 budget. Clerk Spencer reviewed the There being Councilperson Potter drainage fund. communication and Treasurer funds available for this year. no further business to come before the Council~ moved to adjourn at 8:40 o'clock P.M. seconded by Councilperson Wolpert and unanimously carried. MAYOR ~ A~-]~ ~ ATTEST: CLERK A~ TREASURER C. RICHARD SPENCER JR. JR~