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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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~