HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-05-1995COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
SEPTEMBER 5, 1995
City of
Common Council
The of the
regular session in the Multi-Purpose Meeting Room
Building, Jeffersonvllle, Indiana, at 7:30 P.M.
September 1995.
The meeting was
Jeffersonville met in
in the City-County
on the 5th day of
called to order by Council President Peggy
Wilder with Clerk Barbara Hollis at the desk. Council President
Wilder welcomed all in attendance, asking all those present to stand
as Councilperson Steven Stemler gave the invocation. She then asked
all those present
flag.
Bill
Wilder,
Potter.
Absent:
Council
meeting of
to Join her in the pledge of allegiance to the
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.
None.
President Wilder presented the minutes of the
August 21, 1995, for consideration by the Council.
Councllperson Potter made the motion to approve the minutes as
presented, seconded by Councllperson Wilson and carried unanimously.
Clerk Hollis presented the claim list with one additional
claim for consideration by the Council. Following all discussion,
Councilperson Potter made the motion to approve the claims and the
additional as presented, seconded by Councllperson Williams and
carried unanimously.
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Councllperson Stemler has been in contact with
representatives of the Arthur Anderson Group and has found the cost of
the audit remains at $21,000. The Council has previously agreed on
spending $15,000. Councilperson Stemler shared the thought of Agent
of Record Cooper assisting and agreeing to pay the difference up to
$6,000 if Arthur Anderson would accept assistance from the Culpepper
Group. Arthur Anderson Group is oppossed to any outside help on the
audit and would not consider the proposal from the Culpepper Group.
Councilperson Stemler again reviewed the scope of the audit. There
have been questions and comments on the reasons for having the audit
performed. Councilperson Stemler wants to say that any contact,
questions, or help that was asked of the Agent of Record, was
forwarded willingly and Councllperson Stemler received full
cooperation from the Agent and his staff. Councilperson Stemler also
received cooperation from the Mayor's Office and the Clerk and
Treasurer's Office, particularly Ms. Nevitt. Councilperson Stemler
also wishes to mention the Agent of Record is in support of the audit
and is in agreement with the Arthur Anderson firm. This is mentioned
as Agent Cooper is president of the Clark County Council where this
concept has been used with the budgets. Councilperson Stemler
explained the purpose of the audit is not for an investigation, it is
not to have any presumption of any wrong doing, but for sound business
decisions to support what the intentions of the Council are and to
maximize the dollars that are being invested in this fund. This is a
decision based on business sense form an investment standpoint. The
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majority of the Council
distributed and explained
percentages. He then presented a
Authority as payment of lieu of
between the $15,000 and S21,000.
feels this way. Councllperson Stemler
a report of the investments, reviewing the
check for $6,000 from the Housing
taxes to "bridge the difference"
Councilperson Stemler explained the
payment in lieu of taxes program. This is the best alterntlve he
could come up with. If this proposal is approved, an Arthur Anderson
team from Chicago would come to Jeffersonville and meet with the Agent
of Record, the Clerk and Treasurer, and Councilmembers to lay the
foundation for groundwork. It would be anticipated the report would
be complete 60 to 90 days following start. Council President Wilder
thanked Councllpersons Stemler and Wolpert for the fine work they have
done. Council President Wilder aksed for any questions or comments.
There being none, Councilperson Williams
the Arthur Anderson proposal, seconded
passing on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilperson Wolpert,
Wilson, Stemler and Potter.
Nays: None.
NO.
made the motion to approve
by Councilperson Frantz,
Williams, Frantz, Wilder,
Council President Wilder introduced and read aloud Ordinance
95-OR-30, An Ordinance Amending 80-OR-6 Regarding Parked Vehicles
On City Streets. Street Commissioner George Trembly has talked with
Police Chief Charles Elder and they feel the current Ordinance is
"fuzzy". Parked trailers and vehicles pose a safety problem, a snow
plowing problem, and the streets tend to decay. Mr. Charles Kenneth
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White agrees with this but would like to see it taken a step further
to include the sign on a trailer at the corner of 8th and French, and
unlicensed vehicles in backyards. Building Commissioner Gavin
explained unlicensed vehicles are raged and given 30 days, and the
City Zoning Attorney has filed suit regarding the trailer at 8th and
French. Attorney Gillenwater further explained the Ordinance
regarding unlicensed vehicles. This Ordinance will include motor
homes and camper trailers. Ms. Sharon Cox agrees with Mr. White,
however she feels the problem is with enforcing the Ordinances.
Attorney Gillenwater again explained Attorney Forsee is working on the
trailer at 8th and French. Building Commissioner Gavin suggests
residents call and complain regarding parked vehicles and his office
will investigate. Councilperson Potter then made the motion to
suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 95-OR-30, seconded by
Councllperson Williams, passing unanimously. Councilperson Potter
made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 95-OR-30 on all three readings,
seconded by Councllperson Williams, and passed unanimously.
Council President Wilder introduced Ordinance No. 95-OR-31,
An Ordinance Establishing Eight Ton Weight Limit On Charlestown Pike.
Commissioner Tremley explained Charlestown Pike is a good road,
however it has no base and there is a need for this weight limit.
Following all discussion, Councllperson Wolpert made the motion to
suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 95-OR-31, seconded by
Councilperson Williams and carried unanimously. Counc±lperson Wolpert
then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 95-OR-31 on all three
readings, seconded by Councllperson Frantz and carried unanimously.
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Councllperson Wolpert
No. 95-R-18, A
Commission For
President Wilder
Commission and
introduced and read
Resolution Requesting A Proposal By The
Amendment Of The City Zoning Ordinance.
explained this Resolution would go before
then would come back to the City Council.
aloud Resolution
City Plan
Council
the Plan
Attorney
Glllenwater stated this is correct. The City Plan Commission will
meet September 26, 1995, at 7:30 P.M. Council President Wilder asked
for any comments or questions. Mr. Charles Kenneth White would like
to thank Councilperson Wolpert for bringing this up, as this is not
needed in downtown. Councilperson Frantz questioned the portion
involving alcohol, as she believes the club in question does not
intend to serve alcohol. Attorney Gillenwater explained attempts to
regulate adult businesses have been somewhat unsuccessful with regard
to prohibiting. There are certain conditions, however nudity alone is
not enough. It is almost impossible to inhibit, but possible to
regulate as with the proposed Resolution. Section C would make an
attempt to prohibit a "skid row" type situtation. Councllperson
Frantz questioned who would decide who would move as covered in
Section C. Attorney Gillenwater would have to research this. Ms.
Sharon Cox questioned the need for the businesses covered in Section C
other than the adult classification. Attorney Glllenwater explained
people have a right to freedom of speech which includes adult
bookstores and peep shows. Councllperson Wolpert thanked Attorney
Gillenwater for his help on this Resolution. Mr. Jim Urban questioned
the variance or waiver section. Attorney Glllenwater explained
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anything can be granted a variance or waiver, except the adult
entertainment types of businesses. Ms. Melba Doggett said there are
no more alcholic licenses available in the City of Jeffersonvllle as
they are already two over. However she would like to warn the City
Council that a current license could be sold.
then made the motion to pass Resolution No.
Councllperson Williams, passing unanimously.
Councilperson Wolpert
95-R-18, seconded by
Council President Wilder introduced Ordinance No. 95-OR-32,
An Ordinance Regulating Maximum Speed Limits On Spring Street In The
City Of Jeffersonville, Indiana. Commisisoner Trembly explained the
area and the need. This has been recommened by the Board of Public
Works and Safety and the Police will patrol. Councllperson Williams
made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 95-OR-32,
seconded by Councllperson Frantz, passing unanimously. Councilperson
Williams then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 95-OR-32,
seconded by Councilperson Frantz and carried unanimously.
Councilperson Potter noted Jeff High and Northhaven students
are in the audience tonight. There is a group from each school doing
research and building a miniature of the original Courthouse. There
is a need for pictures. Several names were suggested to the students.
Councilperson Stemler thanked
Business and Government Exchange meeting.
Councilperson Frantz gave an
Board. They are currently working on
director as Jerry Fuller has resigned.
Recycling is moving into
all those who attended the
update of the Solid Waste
a Job description for a new
Application are being taken.
multi-family with three apartment complexes.
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Ms. Sharon Matra at the Solid Waste Office has been working very hard
on this. She also thanks City Services Director Les Kavanaugh for his
help. Councilperson Frantz would like to set up a workshop and
include a discussion regarding leaf removal. She has been talking
with Commissioner Trembly and they would like to do a mail-out. This
is costly but the only way to get to all residents. As a member of
the Solid Waste Board, Councilperson Frantz has asked to be given the
task of revamping the recycling program in the City-County Building to
include such things as chemicals. The building does recycle but she
feel it could be better.
Councilperson Wilson reminded all of the parade the next
evening. The Council is to meet at 5=30 P.M. on Riverside Drive.
Fire Chief Dooley and his department have prepared the fire truck for
the Council to ride and he will get the banner on. Council President
Wilder thanked Chief Dooley and his Department for their cooperation.
Councllperson Williams brought to the attention of the
Council the need for a street sweeper and the need for the Council to
help with financing. He will bring this back up later.
Councilperson Frantz has been getting numerous phone calls
regarding the money in the Spay-Neuter Fund. The Humane Society feels
the City should be giving out
She would like to discuss this
he is definitely in agreement
vouchers for the spay-neuter program.
at a workshop. Director Voyles stated
for a workshop, and in agreement with
the Animal Shelter Advisory Board that money should be taken from the
Spay-Neuter account for those that may not be able to have their
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animal spayed or neutered. Director Voyles has been working with the
Board, the City Attorney, and Councllperson Williams with regard to
amending the Spay-Neuter Ordinance. The Animal Shelter Advisory Board
will meet September 14, 1995. The Council will meet in in workshop
session on Wednesday, September 20, 1995 at 5:00 P.M. in executive
session and at 5:30 P.M. in workshop session. Ms. Sharon Cox inquired
if the City could obtain quotes from veterinarians. Councllperson
Frantz said this is included in the Ordinance. Councilperson Frantz
would like have a discussion regarding First Responder on the workshop
agenda. Council President Wilder requests items for the agenda be
brought to her attention.
There being no further business to come before the Council,
Councilperson Potter moved to adjourn at 8:25 o'clock P.M. seconded by
Councilperson Wolpert and unanimously carried.
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