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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. PAGE P AOGUST l~, 1995 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 PAGE 3 AUGUST 14, 1995 (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. PAGE 4 AUGUST 14, 1995 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. ATTEST:~-~. /~