HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-19-1995COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE~ INDIANA
JUNE 19, 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 19th day of
June 1995.
The meeting was called
Jr., with Deputy Clerk Barbara
welcomed all in attendance,
Councilperson Steven Stemler
those present to join him in
to order by Mayor Raymond J. Parker
Hollis, at the desk. Mayor Parker
asking all those present to stand as
gave the invocation. He then asked all
the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
Bill Wolpert,
Wilder, Barbara
Potter.
the
and those present were Councilpersons
III, Donna M. Frantz, Peggy Knight
Wilson, Steven R. Stemler~ and Robert L.
The roll was called
Andrew Williams
Absent: None.
Mayor Parker presented the minutes of the
1995, for consideration by the Council.
motion to approve the minutes as
meetings of June
Councilperson Potter made
presented, seconded by
Councilperson Wolpert and carried unanimously.
Clerk Hollis presented the claim list for consideration by
the Council. Following all discussion, Councilperson Stemler made the
motion to approve the claims as presented~ seconded by Council
President Wilder and carried unanimously.
Mayor Parker introduced Mr. Joe LaRocca and Ms. Barbara
Williams of the Jeffersonville Y.M.C.A. Ms. Williams explained the
Jeffersonville Y.M.C.A. is in its 25th year and has been in the
present building for 20 years. She gave a personal history of her
family's involvement in the Y. The Y is the largest provider of child
care in Southern Indiana serving the needs of families and children
She does assure the Council the Y is in good fiscal shape. Mr.
LaRocca stated the Y is youth directed serving close to 500 kids a day
during the summer. The Y is embarking on an expansion program which
he explained. The Clark County Commissioners have donated $5~000 to
the building fund and have challenged others to meet this amount. It
is believed Clarksville will be meeting this amount, and they ask if
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Jeffersonville would
Wilder thanked Ms.
explaining this request
session.
Ordinance No.
consider a $5,000 donation. Council President
Williams and Mr. LaRocca for the presentation
will be discussed during the upcoming budget
95-0R-18, An Ordinance Requiring Permits For
Taxicabs And Taxi Drivers which has passed on one reading was
introduced for discussion. Attorney Gillenwater said a rate schedule
could be included and he is waiting for Council direction. It is
suggested the rate schedule for Louisville be looked into. Attorney
Gillenwater will incorporate a rate schedule and bring this back to
the next Council meeting.
Ordinance No. 95-0R-19,
An Ordinance Deeming Offensive
Odors A Nuisance~ which has passed on one reading, was introduced for
discussion. Attorney Gillenwater explained the $2,500 fine could be
imposed each day and this would be done through City Court.
Councilperson Frantz wants to make sure someone documents complaints.
City Services Director Les Kavanaugh presented four model Ordinances
from Michigan and Florida
found in Indiana. There
enforceable. He does warn
as there are no similiar Ordinances to be
is a need to have the Ordinance firm and
the City itself may be an offender. There
are firms that can monitor odors. The
any businesses. Attorney Gillenwater
Ordinance is not to regulate health
invites the Council to attend a meeting
intent is not to do away with
said the intent of this
hazards. Director Kavanaugh
on June 19, 1995 at 2:00 P.M.
in the Mayor's
individuals that
Wilder asks this
Council workshop scheduled
Mayor's Conference Room.
Ordinance be tabled and discussed further
for June 19~ 1995 at 6:00 P.M.
Conference room. This meeting is for businesses and
may be affected by this Ordinance. Council President
at the
in the
Councilperson Wilson introduced and explained Resolution No.
95-R-12~ A Resolution To Withhold Personal Property Tax Abatement For
Industrial Water Recycling Co.~ Inc. Following discussion,
Council President Wilder asks also that the F.O.P.
Resolution that is on the agenda be tabled for discussion at the
workshop.
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Councilperson Wilson made the motion to pass Resolution No. 95-R-12~
seconded by Councilperson Stemler~ passing unanimously.
Council President Wilder initiated discussion regarding the
R-Mile Fringe concept with regard to Louisville Barrel. Attorney
Gillenwater explained there is a vague law that allows the Council to
pass zoning regulations within a 2 mile radius of the City. These
regulations would apply within the City as well as in the 2 mile area.
These regulations would apply to new development only and may be
challenged as the law is so vague. Council President Wilder said she
is personally willing to take this chance as she represents a district
that will be affected by Louisville Barrel if the same problems arise
as Louisville has had. Attorney Gillenwater recommends the Plan
Commission present an Ordinance to the Council for passage. Another
option is to reconsider the whole 2mile fringe concept. Council
President Wilder invites all
June 28~ 1995 at ?:30 P.M.
8-Mile fringe concept the
County problem. Attorney
to attend the Plan Commission meeting
If the Council chooses to dissolve the
Louisville Barrel situation would be a
Gillenwater reminded the Council the
propossed odor ordinance would not have any effect in the 2-mile
fringe, however a zoning ordinance could be passed that would have
similiar provisions. He does not guarantee this would be enforceable
as he does not have a good feeling if it were challenged in Court. If
there is a health and safety danger the State or Federal Government
should be able to stop it right away. He suggests the Council look at
Louisville and see what they did to fight Louisville Barrel. Director
Kavanaugh explained the department
situation every day and need to
Attorney Gillenwater again said it
heads deal with the 8-mile fringe
know where the City is with it.
is not clear or written well. This
is a good concept with not enough direction. An interlocal agreement
would be the best thing to have. Council President Wilder requests
Attorney Gillenwater to work with the Planning and Zoning Attorney.
Councilperson Stemler agrees with the interlocal concept and suggests
asking Gary Cooper to join in on this. Attorney Gillenwater reminds
the Council a decision neds to be made on the 2 mile fringe before
working on an interlocal agreement. Councilperson Potter suggests
inviting Carl Kramer, Mike Foreee, and Jack Vissing to the June 29
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workshop. Mr. Sommerville said Louisville imposed a $2~500 a day fine
on Louisville Barrel and they closed because of this. Mr. Sommerville
said odor is only a part of the problem, water pollution is also a
problem. Councilperson Stemler feels there is a need to understand
the 2-mile fringe concept as incorporated in the Mater Plan. He also
feels a need to watch the cost of an interlocal agreement. Attorney
Gillenwater said the long-term sollution is to change the State law
and suggests looking into next year for legislation. Council
President Wilder agrees the 2 mile fringe situation has been
frustrating. It would be good if it could be enforced. Attorney
Gillenwater explained Louisville Barrel may develop the property
within the present zoning ordinance. Councilperson Wilder reports
Louisville Barrel has incorporated in Indiana, however they have not
received any permits. Mr. Sommerville received a call from the State
Air Pollution Inspector who has been directed to look into the
Louisville Barrel situation. Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager
Kendall Coleman explained the procedure to receive a tap in permit.
This is a lengthy procedure.
Councilperson Stemler reported the second Target Industry
Analysis have been completed. He reviewed what was included in the
report and will forward copies to each Councilperson.
Councilperson Stemler has been working with Counciiperson
Wolpert on an Insurance audit. There is now a need for a cost
estimate. He asks for agreement to have a firm look into the general
records to be able to give an estimate. This will not involve any
employee personal information. Ail Council agree with proceeding on
an estimate. This will also be discussed at the workshop.
Councilperson Wilson again commented on how outstanding the
in the Park have been and she encourages all to come and take
Councilperson Frantz has been interested in working on a
beautification pro~ect for the entrance to the City. She believes
Steve Kempf has purchased the old train overpass and she does ask for
any suggestions that could be done in the area. She would also like
to see the businesses in the area cleaned up and she asks for advice
part.
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on how to get this done. Attorney Gillenwater said there are
Ordinances, however it could be approached in a civic pride manner and
ask for cooperation. There may be need for an inspection by the
Building Commission Office. Councilperson Potter said the Hospital
does intend to landscape some of this area. Councilperson Frantz
inquired if anyone in the City is aware of receiving 2 million dollars
from the Lottery. There was no answer to this.
Council President Wilder said the budget calendar has been
recieved and distributed. She suggests limiting the Council meetings
in July to July 31 only. The first budget work session scheduled for
July 10 will dedicate the first one half hour to the passage of claims
and any other necessary business.
1995.
Ms. Marcella Bratcher
appeared before the Council to
the drainage ditch in her area.
built in this area in 1980 and
and Falls City did not do
Ordinance No. 89-02-22. Ms.
There will be no meeting July
a resident of 1029 Avondale Court
request that something be done about
She explained
this area has
it. They have
Bratcher has
that Falls City Roofing
been cleaned only twice
been in violation of
been before many boards
over the years trying to get something done. She invites all to come
to the neighborhood and sit on the porch as a pint of blood wilt be
lost due to the mosquito problem. Falls City has not been made to
comply with the Ordinance. She read quotes from several letters
saying they are not made to comply.
Nmi Taylor~ the Mayor's Office,
Department. Ms. Bratcher wants to
She has contacted
the City Engineer
know what it takes.
Trouble Shooter
and the Health
The residents
are tired of fighting to get something done. Mr. John Morman said
this is a big problem~ and the problem has gotten worse. When it was
cleaned it was great for a year. The water level has increased and
was in his backyard in May. There is heavy growth and the water does
not flow properly. The mosquotes are so bad you cannot go outside.
Ms. Bratcher explained 15 years is enough and it is lucky no child has
been hurt. She requests fines be levied. Some residents have lost 15
feet of property and some have threatened gasing it. They just can't
take another summer of this. Councilperson Wilson has talked with
Commissioner Trembly and Engineer Miller and she will pursue the
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situation. Engineer Miller has looked at the area and has contacted
Mr. Thorpe and was assurred he will get rid of the tires and clean the
ditch~ however nothing has been done. Councilperson Wilson will stay
on this as it is long overdue. Attorney Gillenwater will get
Commissioners Gavin's file and call and give an ultimatum or it will
be taken to court. Engineer Miller said it will take an excavator and
a dump truck.
There being no further business
Councilperson Williams moved to adjourn at 8:50 o'clock
to come before the Council,
P.M. seconded
by Councilperson Wolpert and unanimously carried.
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