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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-02-1995COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA OCTOBER 2, 1995 The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville met in regular session in the Multi-Purpose Meeting Room in the City-County Building, Jeffersonvllle, October 1995. The meeting was Indiana, at 7:30 P.M. on the 2nd day of called to order by Mayor Raymond J. Parker Jr, at the desk. those present to Jr., with Clerk and Treasurer C. Richard Spencer Mayor Parker welcomed all in attendance, asking all stand as Councilperson Steven Stemler gave the invocation. He then asked all those present to Join him in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. The roll was called and those present were Councilpersons Bill Wotpert, Andrew Williams III, Donna M. Frantz, Barbara Wilson, Steven R. Stemler, and Robert L. Potter. Absent: Councilperson Peggy Knight Wilder. Mayor Parker presented the minutes of the meeting of September 19, 1995, for consideration by the Council. Councilperson Potter made the motion to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by Councllperson Wilson and carried unanimously. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer presented the claim list for consideration by the Council. Following all discussion, Councllperson Stemler made the motion to approve the claims as presented with the stipulation that the claim to Mid-Southern be held for final review of the Overlook project by Councilperson Stemler, seconded by Councllperson Potter and carried unanimously. PAGE 2 OCTOBER 2, 1995 Clerk and Treasurer Spencer introducted Ordinance No. 95-OR-36, An Ordinance Of Additional Appropriation, explaining this will not be approved by the State until the money is received by the City. Following discussion, Councitperson Potter made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 95-OR-36, seconded by Councilperson Wolpert and carried unanimously. Councilperson Potter then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 95-OR-36 on all three readings, seconded by Councilperson Williams, passing on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilpersons Potter~ Stemler, Wilson, Frantz~ Williams, and Wolpert. Nays: None. Mayor Parker introduced Department of Redevelopment Director Carrol Gowens, to speak to the Council regarding annexation. Director Gowens introduced Mr. Gary Malone of H. J. Umbaugh and Associates and Mr. Jorge Lanz of Jacobi, Toombs, and Lanz, who he has been working with on the annexation and financal plans for annexation and the inner-city road. The Council previously received a financial report for annexation phases 4, 5, and 6 from Director Gowens. These were discussed during a workshop session. Mr. Malone gave a summary of the financial proposal for the inner-city road including sewer expansion, explaining the necessary bond issues for each phase. This would be done with T.I.F. Bonds. The City would pledge property taxes in the area to pay for the bonds. Bond proceeds would be used to pay the interest for the first few years. The first principle payment would PAGE 3 OCTOBER 2, 1995 be due in about five years. In order to create enough tax increment to fund this, there would need to be new development in the area in the neighborhood of 10 million dollars per year over a four year period. The second phase would be expected to begin in 2001. A total investment of 60 million would be necessary to fund the bond issues in both phases. The worst case would be that nothing would happen in the area. With this case the first levy to the taxpayer would be S.10 per hundred dollars of assessed value. This levy would grow to a maximum levy of $.55 by 2004. Attorney Glllenwater then explained the Ordinances and Resolutions. Following all dlscussion~ Councllperson Wilson made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 95-OR-37~ An Ordinance For Annexation Of Adjacent And Contiguous Territory (Annexation Area 4), seconded by Councllperson Potter, passing unanimously. Councllperson Wilson then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 95-OR-37 on all three readings, seconded by Councilperson Williams, passing unanimously. Councllperson Wilson then made the motion to pass Resolution No. 95-R-20, A Resolution Adopting A Written Fiscal Plan Establishing A Policy For The provision Of Services To An Annexed Area (Annexation Area 4), seconded by Councilperson Williams, and carried unanimously. Councilperson Wilson then made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 95-OR-38, An Ordinance For Annexation Of Adjacent And Contiguous Territory (Annexation Area 5), seconded by Councilperson Williams, passing unanimously. Councllperson Wilson then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 95-OR-38, on all three readings, seconded by Councllperson Williams, and carried unanimously. Councilperson Wilson PAGE 4 OCTOBER 5, made the motion to pass Resolution No. A Written Fiscal Plan Establishing A Policy Services To An Annexed Area (Annexation Councilperson Williams, passing unanimously. 1995 95-R-21, A Resolution Adopting For The Provision Of Area 5), seconded by Councllperson Wilson made the motion Ordinance For Annexation Of Adjacent And Contiguous (Annexation Area 6), seconded by Councllperson Williams, unanimously. Councilperson Wilson then made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 95-OR-39, An Territory passing to pass Ordinance No. 95-OR-39 on all three readings, seconded by Councilperson Potter, passing unanimously. Councilperson Wilson made the motion to pass Resolution No. 95-R-22, A Resolution Adopting A Written Fiscal Plan Establishing A Policy For The Provision Of Services To An Annexed Area (Annexation Area 6), seconded by Councilperson Williams, and carried unanimously. Mayor Parker thanked the Council, saying this is a progressive move as far as the City if concerned. He does not feel this will be regreted. Director Gowens was asked to move forward with setting up the T.I.F. area. Councilperson Frantz has copies of an 800 number to call the Indiana Department of Environmental Management to express concern regarding Louisville Barrel locating in Clark County. Councitperson Frantz stated every phone call does help. Attorney Gillenwater introduced Ordinance No. 95-OR-40, An Ordinance Amending Certain Portions Of Ordinance No. 90-OR-9, Establishing A Spay/Neuter Program At The Jeffersonville-Clark County Animal Shelter, explaining this is a modification of a discussion draft. Attorney Gillenwater answered questions regarding the changes. Ms. Margaret requested further collections be put also discussed. PAGE 5 OCTOBER 2, 1995 Morton, a member of the Animal Shelter Advisory Board, changes, also requesting animal shelter fine in the Spay/Neuter Fund. Donation collections were Attorney Gillenwater will review the original Ordinances of these Councllperson Williams on the first unanimously. Mr. Mike Forsee, funds. At the conclusion of all made the motion to pass Ordinance No. reading only, seconded by Councllperson Wilson, Plan Commission Attorney, discussion, 95-OR-40 passing informed the The first is Council the Plan Commision has passed two Resolutions. in regard to the cleaning and/or storing of barrels. This is a more comprehensive Resolution than was previously passed by the Council as is does include provisions for discharge. The second is in regard to adult book stores, films, and so forth. The Plan Commission voted unanimously to recommend the Council pass an Ordinance along the lines of th~ Resolution. Mayor Parker again thanked the Council for taking the first step toward the Inner City Road and economic development by passing the annexation. There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilperson Potter moved to ad3ourn at 8:10 o'clock P.M. seconded by Councilperson Wolpert and unanimously carried. ATTEST: CLERK Am TREASURE~ C. RICHARD SPENCER JR.