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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.