HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-14-1995COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
AUGUST 14, 1995
The Common Council of the
regular session in
Building~ Jeffersonville,
August 1995.
The meeting was
Jr., with Clerk and
Mayor Parker welcomed
City of
the Multi-Purpose Meeting Room
Indiana~ at 5:30 P.M.
Jeffersonviiie met in
in the City-County
on the 14th day of
called to order by Mayor
Treasurer C. Richard Spencer
all in attendance, asking all
Raymond J. Parker
Jr, at the desk.
those present to
stand as
asked all
flag.
Councilperson Steven Stemler gave the invocation. He then
those present to join him in the pledge of allegiance to the
The roll was called and those present were Councilpersons
Bill Wolpert, Andrew Williams III, Peggy Knight Wilder, Barbara
Wilson, Steven R. Stemler, and Robert L. Potter.
Absent: Councilperson Donna M. Frantz.
Clerk and Treasurer Spencer presented the claim list with
two additional
discussion,
and the two
claims for consideration by the Council. Following all
Councilperson Potter made the motion to approve the claims
additional as presented, seconded by Councilperson Stemler
and carried unanimously.
Councilperson Wilson introduced
Ordinance Requiring Permits For Taxicabs
Ordinance No. 95-0R-18, An
And Taxi Drivers for the
second and
Wilson made
and final
unanimously.
Council President
third reading. Following all discussion Councilperson
the motion to pass Ordinance No. 95-0R-18 on the third
reading, seconded by Council President Wilder, passing
Wilder introduced County Resolution
R-95-35, An Interlocal Agreement By And Between The Civil City Of New
Albany, Indiana, And The City Of Jeffersonville, Indiana, And The Town
Of Clarksville, Indiana. This agreement regarding tax service has
been approved by The City of New Albany and it is anticipated it will
be approved by the Town Of Clarksville. Council President Wilder made
the motion to approve County Resolution R-95-35, seconded by
Councilperson Wilson, passing unanimously.
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Councilperson Wilson introduced Ordinance No. 95-0R-8~, An
Ordinance Requiring Maintenance Of Drainage Ditches And Easements for
the third and final reading.
WilsOn made the motion to pass
and final reading, seconded
unanimously.
Councilpersons
regarding the insurance
Following discussion, Councilperson
Ordinance No. 95-0R-24 on the third
by Councilperson Potter, passing
Stemler and Wolpert have had many meetings
audit. Three large firms have been contacted.
Arthur Anderson Co., was chosen and Councilperson Stemler distributed
a copy of a proposal. This proposal explains the scope and cost. Mr.
John Brooks of Arthur Anderson Co., reviewed the proposal in general.
Councilperson Stemler complimented Mr. Brooks on the working
relationship and thanked Mayor Parker and Agent of Record Cooper for
their cooperation. The Council will review the proposal and be asked
to act on it at the next meeting. Council President Wilder thanked
Councilpersons Stemler and Wolpert for their work.
Councilperson Stemler distributed copies of the second
Target Industry Analysis to the Council asking they look at this as a
tool. This is an extensive study prepared by the Economic Development
Council. Councilperson Stemler read aloud the purpose.
Councilperson Wilson introduced Ordinance No. 95-0R-26, An
Ordinance Amending 87-0R-4 With Regard To Animals And Open Alcoholic
Beverage Containers In The Steamboat Days Festival Area, reading aloud
the changes. Councilperson Wilson made the motion to suspend the
rules for Ordinance No. 95-0R-26, seconded by Council President
Wilder. Police Chief Elder appreciates the amendment and would like
to see Thunder Over Louisville and all other events included. The
fines will be City Court fines of not less than $25. or more than
$100. Enforcement will come from a combination of Police and Animal
Shelter employees. The motion to suspend the rules passed
unanimously. Counciiperson Wilson then made the motion to pass
Ordinance No.
President Wilder, passing unaniously.
Clerk and Treasurer Spencer
Ordinance No. 95-OR-R? A (General Fund),
95-0R-86 on all three readings, seconded
presented
B (Parks &
by Council
and explained
Recreation), C
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(Building Rental), D (Sanitation), E (Fire Pension), F (Police
Pension) G (Cumulative Capital Development), H (Motor Vehicle), I
(Local Roads and Streets), J (INDOT and Jeff City), K (Probation
User), Ordinance Of Appropriations for the 1996 budget year. This
meeting has been advertised and is a public hearing per state statute
on the proposed budgets and tax rates. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer
said the tax
it will be
asked for
rate has been advertised at $5.305, almost guaranteeing
lower when final assessment figures are in. Mayor Parker
public comment. There being no public comment,
Councilperson Potter made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 95-0R-87 A
thru K on the first and second reading, seconded by Council President
Wilder. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer stated this is one of the best
budgets he has seen in his tenure, and the current Council is leaving
the incoming Council in very sound shape and he commends all that had
to do with this budget. Council President Wilder thanked Clerk and
Treasurer Spencer and Clerk Barbara Hollis for keeping her up to date.
Mayo~ Parker explained it is the taxpayer who will reap the benefits
of the hard work done by this administration. Ordinance No. 95-0R-~?
A thru K passed on the first and second reading on the following roll
call vote:
Ayes: Councilpersons Wolpert, Williams, Wilder, Wilson,
Stemler and Potter.
Nays: None.
Councilperson Stemler announced the next Government and
Business Exchange meeting will be August 29, 1995 at Wyandotte. All
will be receiving information in the mail.
Council President Wilder explained she has proof of
residency for Jim Urban which she will forward to Attorney
Gillenwater. Council Presdient Wilder made the motion to appoint Mr.
Jim Urban to the Jeffersonville Redevelopment Authority Board,
seconded by Councilperson Wolpert and carried uanimously.
Council Presdient Wilder has a Zoning Resolution which will
be brought to the next meeting.
Councilperson Potter explained when this Administration came
in office the City was $648,000 in debt. They will leave the City in
sound financial shape for the next administration.
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Councilperson Stemler wishes the public
still working with IWR on the odor problems.
almost feels like it is December in regard to
glad to be a part of it.
Councilperson Wilson stated there is
going on on Holmans Lane, asking
a nice intersection when complete.
Councilperson Williams
to know the City is
Councilperson Stemler
the budgets, and he is
all to grin and bear
Treasurer Spencer
budgets.
Funding has
trouble.
a lot of road work
it as it will be
would like to add
to Clerk and
regarding the
frugal.
and Councilperson Potter's comments
The Council has been conservative and the Mayor
been adequate without getting the City in
financial
Council President Wilder thanks alt
the employees ~lso for the financial
their work it could not be done.
Mayor Parker also commended
employees.
Mr. Charles Kenneth White is
officials as he attended the water rate hearing
the department heads and
shape of the City as without
the department heads and
disappointed with
on a proposed
the City
increase
and found only Mr. Jerry Voigner from Clarksville in attendance.
There being no further business to come before the Council,
Councilperson Potter moved to adjourn at 6:15 o'clock P.M. seconded by
Councilperson Wolpert and unanimously carried.
~AYO~AYMOND J. PA~KE~ JR.
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