HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-31-1995cOUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
JULY 31, 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 ?:30 P.M. on the 31st day of
July 1995.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor
Jr., with Clerk and Treasurer C. Richard Spencer
Mayor Parker welcomed all in attendances asking all
stand as
asked all
Councilperson Steven Stemler gave the invocation. He
those present to ~oin him in the pledge of allegiance to
Raymond J. Parker
Jr, at the desk.
those present to
then
the
flag.
Bill
Wilder,
The roll was called and those present were Councilpersons
Wolpert~ Andrew Williams Ills Donna M. Frantz, Peggy Knight
Barbara Witsons Steven R. Stemler, and Robert L.
Potter.
Absent: None.
Mayor Parker presented the minutes of the meetings of July
10 and July 13, 1995, for consideration by the Council. Councilperson
Stemler made the motion to approve the minutes as presented, seconded
by Councilperson Wolpert and carried unanimously.
Clerk and Treasurer Spencer presented
the claim list for
the Council. Following all discussion, Councilperson
motion to approve the claims as presenteds seconded
indigent care and he feels this clinic is self-serving to the
hospital. Ms. Hilton cannot speak for the hospital. Council
President Wilder explained the Council is still in the process of
preparing budgets and will consider the request.
consideration by
Wolpert made the
by Councilperson Williams and carried unanimously.
Ms. Sharon Hilton of the Clark County Health Care Clinic
explained the Clinic is doing something that needs to be done. The
clinic does keep people out of the emergency room. The hospital has
been very supportive. The grant funding is ending and Ms. Hilton is
requesting SAOsO® from the County and $40,000 from the City. Other
sources have been looked at. Mr. Charles Kenneth White stated Clark
County Hospital has been given tax breaks as they are responsible for
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Ordinance No. 95-0R-21, An Ordinance Vacating A Platted
Easement On Lot ~104, Suburban Acres Subdivision~ Section 4, was
presented for consideration. Mr. Greg Fifer~ Attorney representing B.
C. Construction presented all supporting documentation, and explained
the area. Building Commissioner Gavin said the area is not being used
for drainage and never will be. Following discussion, Council
President Wilder made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance
No. 95-0R-21, seconded by Councilperson Potter, passing unanimously.
Council President Wilder then made the motion to pass Ordinance No.
95-0R-21 on all three readings, seconded by Councilperson Williams,
passing unanimously.
Council President Wilder introduced Ordinance No. 95-0R-19,
An Ordinance Deeming Offensive Odors A Nuisance stating there has been
much discussion concerning an offensive odors ordinance that would not
be vague, but would be an answer to the problems the City is
experiencing. The Council does feel the problem is basically singular
and does not want to introduce an Ordinance that is going to affect
business owners that should not be affected. There are Ordinances on
the books now that could be enforced. There is a Zoning Ordinance
that says the same thing but has no penalties. Penalties need to be
included in the Zoning Ordinance. The Legislative body does have
power to assess penalties with the Zoning Code. She does believe the
two Ordinance are saying the same thing. Council President Wilder
then made the motion to defeat Ordinance No. 95-0R-19~ seconded by
Councilperson Williams, and carried unanimously.
Mayor Parker introduced and read aloud Resolution No.
95-R-15~ A Resolution To Enforce Current Odor And Nuisance Laws.
Mayor Parker asked if there were any questions from the audience,
explaining it is not the desire to distract any business or hurt the
economic development of the area. Council President Wilder would like
to see penalties imposed. Following discussion, Council President
Wilder made the motion to pass Resolution No. 95-R-15, seconded by
Councilperson Wilson, passing unanimously.
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Attorney Gillenwater introduced Ordinance No. 95-0R-22, An
Ordinance Changing Zoning On One Parcel Within The City Of
Jeffersonville (5013 East Highway 62)7 explaining this has been passed
by the Plan Commission and properly advertised. Attorney Virgil
Bolley explained the area is changing in character. Council President
Wilder explained there were no objections
meeting. Council President Wilder then made
rules for Ordinance No. 95-0R-22~ seconded
passing unanimously.
pass Ordinance No.
Councilperson Frantz~
at the Plan Commission
the motion to suspend the
by Councilperson Frantz,
Council President Wilder then made the motion to
seconded by
95-0R-22 on all three readings~
passing unanimously.
Ordinance No.
Parcel Within The
explaining this is
again stated there
95-0R-23~ An
City Of
a similar
were no
Plan Commission meeting. Councilperson Stemler
harmony with the master plan.
the rules for
Wolpert: passing
motion to pass
readings~ seconded by
Attorney Gillenwater introduced
Ordinance Changing Zoning On One
Jeffersonville (2108 East Highway
situation. Council President Wilder
objections at the
believes this does stay in
Councilperson Stemler made the motion to suspend
Ordinance No. 95-0R-83~ seconded by Councilperson
unanimously. Councilperson Stemler then made the
Ordinance No. 95-0R-23 on ail three
Councilperson Wolpert, passing unanimously.
Ms. Marcella Bratcher does have a video she would
Council to see, however there is no equipment available. Ms.
like the
Bratcher
received a call from Attorney Gillenwater informing her the Ordinances
she has been requesting be enforced with regard to drainage do not
they have appeared to be for the last 16 years. She
clean up the area. She
see what the neighborhood
Councilperson Williams for
If something doesn't get done she
will pour gasoline and start a fire.
appear to be what
asks that someone please do something to
invites the Council to watch the video to
has to put up with. Ms. Bratcher thanked
coming and viewing the problem.
feels the "red necks" in the area
Councilperson Williams has walked the area and would like an
explanation. Attorney Gillenwater explained there have been numerous
contacts with Mr. Thorpe~ owner of Falls City Roofing Co. Mr. Miller,
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JULY 31~ 1995
Mr. Lakeman, and Mr. Mara have been in the area. Many promises have
been made by Mr. Thorpe. The only improvements that have been made
are that the field has been cut and some tires have been stacked,
however the ditch has not been cleaned. Attorney Gillewater explained
the drainage Ordinance which Mr. Thorpe has been cited under talks
about developers of subdivisions- It is not sure this is in a
subdivision. The weed Ordinance would require he cut to 8 inches, but
would not require dredging the ditch which is needed. Attorney
Gillenwater has presented the Council with a first draft of an
Ordinance requiring property owners to maintain drainage ditches and
easements on their properties. This would give the City Engineer the
right to inspect and be similiar to the one with regard to keeping
grass cut. Mr. Thorpe has complained to Engineer Miller that Attorney
Gillenwater calls him too much with regard to the problem.
Councilperson Frantz believes it is past time to get this into court.
Following all discussion, Councilperson Wilson made the motion to pass
Ordinance No. 95-OR-RA, An Ordinance Requiring Maintenance Of
Drainage Ditches And Easements on the first and second reading,
seconded by Councilperson Frantz. Attorney Gillenwater explained this
will allow the imposing of a fine and will give the right to go on the
property to inspect, and allow for the request of a court order. This
will be a powerful tool. Engineer Miller explained there is only a
six inch fall from Kehoe Lane to the floodwall. There are Ordinances
but not the fall~ which is
that deal with width and debth of ditches
most important. To correct this
problem would involve "big bucks".
It is believed the Health Department will
cleaned. Council President Wilder requests
do what he can as soon as possible. At
discussion~ the motion carried unanimously.
Agent of Record Edward Culpepper
explained in detail the semi-annual update on
spray if the area is
that Attorney Gillenwater
the conclusion of all
Cooper presented and
the self-funded health
insurance program. The plan is working and is ahead of schedule some.
It is expected to be on goal by the end of 1996. It is hoped to look
at raising the limit by May of 1996. When the goal is reached~ it is
anticipated the contributions could be reduced at the same percentage
as the incline has been.
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JULY 31, 1995
Council President Wilder explained the Council has been
working on the budgets for the City and did address the salary
Ordinance first, coming up with a $1~000 increase. The budgets do
look good. Council President Wilder then made the motion to suspend
the rules for Ordinance No. 95-0R-26~ An Ordinance Fixing Basic
Salaries Of Appointed Officers And Employees Of The City Of
Jeffersonville~ Indiana For The Year 19967 seconded by Councilperson
Frantz, passing unanimously. Council President Wilder then made the
motion to pass Ordinance No. 95-OR-R6 on all three readings~ seconded
by Councilperson Frantz, passing on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilpersons
Wilson, Stemler, and Potter.
Nays: None.
Council President
down again this year.
Councilperson Wilson
Concerts In The Park and she
Wolpert, Williams~ Frantz~ Wilder,
Wilder expects to see the tax rate come
reminds all there are only four more
thanks all for attending. Councilperson
Williams and his band will be performing this Friday.
Councilperson Williams is still looking for
He does hope that
real nuisance. No
put up with.
Council
Ms. Bratcher's problem can be addressed
one should have to put up with what
band members.
as it is a
'they have to
position on the Department
Urban take her place. Mr.
City of
President
Taxpayers Of
will be at
$5.35~ however when the
lowered to $5.05. The
probably below $5.00.
Resolution that the
tax hearing was held
rate is expected to
The Council may elect
in October this rate was
lower again this year,
in the future to pass a
tax rate not be above $4.95. The hearings would
President Wilder stated she has resigned her
of Redevelopment Board and suggests Mr. Jim
Urban is in the process of moving to the
Jeffersonville. Councilperson Stemler thanks Council
Wilder for serving on this board.
Clerk and Treasurer Spencer has prepared a Notice To
Budget Estimates And Tax Levies. The advertised rate
the rate of $5.30. Last year the rate was advertised at
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be August 14, 1995 at 5:30 P.M. and August SI, 1995 at 7:30 P.M.
Councilperson Williams made the motion to approve the advertisment as
prepared by Clerk and Treasurer Spencer, seconded by Council President
Wilder, and carried unanimously. Councilperson Williams then made the
motion to authorize Council President Wilder to advise the Clerk and
Treasurer of minor changes~ seconded by Councilperson Wolpert and
carried unanimously-
There being no further business to come before the Council,
Councilperson Potter moved to adjourn at 8:55 o'clock P.M. seconded by
Councilperson Wolpert and unanimously carried.
ATTE~, . /; I/
EL~R~ AND TREASURE'lC. RICH~D SCENCER JR.
G R 0 U P
Insurance and Risk Management Services
CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE
SELF FUNDED REPORT FOR 1995
BALANCE FORWARDED 1-1-95
$519,810.27
DEPOSITS TO BE MADE FOR
COMMON COUNCIL
MOTOR VEHICLE HIGHWAY
SEWAGE
12 MONTHS BY:
$643,500.00
- $50,000.00
$17,350.00
TOTAL $1,230,660.27
DEPOSITS (1-1-95 THRU 6-30-95) BY:
EMPLOYEES AND HUMANA
INTEREST
$79,328.25
$3,909.49
TOTAL $83,237.74
DISBURSEMENTS (1-1-95
REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM
PRESCRIPTIONS
DENTAL
VISION
BILLING
ACH CLAIMS
THRU 6-30-95
$2,353.63
$46,851.56
$6,173.70'
$10,883.40
$88,328.83
$201,139.72
TOTAL $355,730.84
ACTUAL SIX MONTHS TOTAL
$1,230,660.27
+ 83,237.74
- 355,730.84
=$958,167.17
********** IF EVERYTHING STAYS THE SAME**********
SIX MONTH TOTAL $958,167.17
EMPLOYEE & HUMANA DEPOSITS(7-1 THRU 12-31) + $80,000.00
INTEREST (7-1 THRU 12-31) + $4,000.00
DISBURSEMENTS (7-1 THRU 12-31) - $373,557.14
TOTAL $668,610.03
* SIX MONTHS DENTAL TOTAL IS FOR THREE MONTHS ONLY.
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