HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-06-1995COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
NOVEMBER 6t 1995
The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville met in
regular session in the Multi-Purpose Meeting Room in the City-County
Building, jeffersonville, Indiana, at 7:30 P.M. on the 6th day of
November 1995.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor
Jr., with Clerk and Treasurer C. Richard Spencer
Mayor Parker welcomed all in attendance, asking all
Raymond J. Parker
Jr, at the desk.
those present to
stand as Councllperson 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 Wolpert, Andrew Williams III, Donna M. Frantzt Peggy Knight
Wilder, Barbara Wilson, Steven R. Stemler, and Robert L.
Potter.
Absent: None.
Mayor Parker presented the minutes of
October 16, 1995, for consideration by the Council.
Wilder made the motion to approve the minutes as presented,
by Councllperson Wolpert and carried unanimously.
Clerk and Treasurer Spencer presented the claim
the meetings of
Council President
seconded
consideration by the Council. Following all discussion, Councllperson
Wolpert made the motion to approve the claims as presented, seconded
by Councilperson Williams. Council President Wilder explained she
list for
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will abstain from the vote on the claims as her husband Attorney Larry
Wilder is on the list for Judge pro-rem pay. The claims were approved
with the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilpersons Wolpert, Williams, Frantz, Wilson,
Stemler, and Potter.
Nays: None
Abstain: Council President Wilder.
Attorney Glllenwater presented Ordinance No. 95-OR-44, An
Ordinance Regulating Certain Adult Businesses And Establishing A
Classification Of Businesses Deemed Potentially Harmful To The City of
Jeffersonvllle, as revised, announcing this has been advertised as a
public hearing. This is upon recommendation of the Plan Commission
and he will be happy to answer any questions. Council President
Wilder made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No.
95-OR-44, seconded by Councilperson Potter and carried unanimously.
Council president Wilder then made the motion to pass Ordinance No.
95-OR-44 on all three readings, seconded
Mayor Parker asked for comments from the
comments the motion passed unanimously.
by Councllperson
audience. There
Potter.
being no
Attorney Gillenwater then presented Ordinance No. 95-OR-45,
An Ordinance Amending The Zoning Code To Regulate Certain Uses Of Land
Within The City Of jeffersonvilte And Its Adopted 2 Mile Fringe Area.
This also has been advertised as a public hearing. This also is upon
recommendation of the Plan Commission. Councilperson Frantz has a
desired amendment to this Ordinanace and asked Attorney Gillenwater
what he recommends. Due to the time involved Attorney Giltenwater
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recommends passage
with an amendment
then made the motion to suspend the
seconded by Councilperson
Councilperson Frantz then made
95-OR-45 on all three readings,
of the Ordinance
through the Plan
as presented and then follow up
Commission. Councilperson Frantz
rules for Ordinance No. 95-OR-45,
Williams,
the motion
seconded by
passing unanimously.
to pass Ordinance No.
Councilperson Williams.
Mayor Parker asked for any comments or questions. There
being none
the motion carried unanimously.
Councllperson Frantz made
recommendation for the amendments to
Plan Commission, seconded by
unanimously.
on November
the motion to send the
Ordinance No. 95-OR-45 to the
Council President Wilder, passing
There will be a special meeting of the Plan Commission
21, 1995. Councllperson Frantz then explained the
amendment.
Councllperson Williams presented Ordinance No.
Ordinance Amending Certain Portion of Ordinance
Establishing A Spay/Neuter program, explained this has
following first reading passage. Attorney Gillenwater
95-OR-40, An
No. 90-OR-9
been revised
explained the
changes.
to Section 7-B-1.
the motion to pass
recommendation, on
Ms. Margaret Morten asked
Following discussion, Councllperson
Ordinance No. 95-OR-4Q to include
the second and third readingsv
that "or representative" be added
Williams made
Mr. Morten's
seconded by
Councllperson Wilson, passing unanimously.
Councllperson Williams introduced
No.
and explained Ordinance
95-OR-46, An Ordinance Amending Certain Portion Of Ordinance No.
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78-0R-43, 92-OR-14, and 93-OR-14, Directing Animal Shelter Fine
Revenues To Spay/Neuter Fund. Councilperson Williams made the motion
to suspend the rules for Ordinance No.
Councllperson Frantz, passing unanimously.
then made the motion to pass Ordinance No.
readings, seconded by Councllperson Frantz.
95-OR-40, seconded by
Councllperson Williams
95-0R-46 on all three
Councllperson Williams
then read the Ordinance. Following the reading the motion passed
unanimously.
Mayor Parker made the following appointments to the Adult
Entertainment Commission pursuant to Ordinance No. 95-OR-35; Reverend
Clifford Vogelsant, Pastor of St. Augustine's Church, Ms. Joan Crooks,
18~7 Utica Pike, Jeffersonvllle, and
Sportsman Drive, Jeffersonvllle. Council
Ms. Beverly Anderson, Ms. Melba Doggett,
Ms. Janice Leavell, 1411
President Wilder recommended
and Mr. Jerry Lemons to the
Commission. Council President Wilder made the motion to approve the
appointments as recommended, seconded by Councilperson Potter, passing
unanimously. There is one appointment left to be made.
Councilperson Frantz will pass on the subject of weed
control at l~th and Spring as permission has not been granted to be on
the railroad property.
Councllperson Wilson introduced and explained Ordinance No.
95-OR-46, An Ordinance Amending Certain Portions Of
Ordinance No. 94-OR-24 (Parks and Recreation Fund).
Wilson made the motion to suspend the rules for
95-OR-47, seconded by
Councllperson Wilson
Councitperson
then made the
Section 1 Of
Councllperson
Ordinance No.
Williams, passing unanimously.
motion to pass Ordinance No.
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95-OR-47 on
all three readings, seconded by Councllperson Williams,
following roll call vote:
Councilpersons Wolpert,
and Potter.
None.
Williams,
passing on the
Ayes:
Wilson, Stemler,
Nays:
No.
Frantz, Wilder,
Councllperson Wilson then introduced and explained Ordinance
95-OR-48, An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within Same
Department
motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No.
Council President Wilder, passing unanimously.
then made the motion to pass Ordinance No.
(Parks and Recreation Fund). Councilperson Wilson made the
95-OR-48, seconded by
Councilperson Wilson
95-OR-48 on all three
seconded by Councilperson Williams, passing on the following
readings,
roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilpersons Wolpert, Williams, Frantz, Wilder,
Wilson Stemler, and Potter.
Nays: None.
Councilperson Frantz reported she has received a number of
calls regarding the leaf program and they have not been good.
Residents feel the City should have a vacuum truck that could pick the
leaves up from the gutter. Perhaps the Council could address this
next year.
Councllperson Frantz asked if Jeffersonville has a "good
character law". Attorney Gillenwater is not aware of one.
Councilperson Frantz read part of an article stating she feels the
Council should pass a "Good Character" Ordinance with regard to the
Solid Waste District. The Solid Waste District Board does not have
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authority to pass an Ordinance. Attorney Gillenwater would like to
see an example. Councilperson Frantz will ask the Solid Waste
District Board to made a recommendation to the Council.
Mayor Parker asked all to exercise their right to vote
tomorrow.
Councilperson Potter asks the same.
Councilperson Stemler reported the internal audit was
performed at Humana and has been completed by Arthur Anderson. There
will be an exit summary meeting within the next two weeks with the
formal report to follow.
Councllperson Williams read aloud a letter from a
Jeffersonvllle High School student expressing the need for sidwalks on
Allison Lane. Council President Wilder has the same concerns in her
district where there are several schools as well as the YMCA with no
sidewalks. She agrees this is a need she would like to pursue.
Administrative Assistant Baird has served on the KIPDA Bike and
Pathway Committee and reports there is a booklet available on the
discussion. There is possible funding through KIPDA. Mr. Les
Kavanaugh explained if there could be shown a reduction in traffic
there is a possibility of funding. The City is in place to get this
under a five year program. This money is very competetive. Engineer
Miller explained there will be sidewalks on both sides of Hamburg
Pike. Mayor Parker explained the Jeffersonville High School situation
has been a problem for years. There have been requests for traffic
lights. Park Superintendent Elliott explained the school entrance
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does not line up with Wooded View entrance, and the school will not
give up the entrance.
Councilperson Williams announced Street Commissioner Trembly
has received a grant of $15,000 to buy equipment. This is a
reimbursable grant. Commissioner Trembly explained this is for a
truck that will be used for chipping. The total cost of the truck is
$35,382 and he has all but the $15,000 available. He does apologize
as he did not know this a reimbursement program. Council President
Wilder commends Commissioner Trembly for pursuing the grant and
promises the Council will look for the money before the next meeting.
There will be a Council Workshop Thursday, November 30, 1995
at 5:00 P.M. in the Mayor's Conference Room.
Councllperson Frantz asked if the Building Commission Office
has been getting calls regarding Hoke's. Councllperson Frantz stated
it has gotten bad again.
Councllperson
Choir of Jeffersonvllle,
Commissioner Gavin will check on this.
Stemler would like to donate to the Children's
and suggests a transfer be made from Council
Travel to Promotion.
Council President Wilder
at French Lick November 16 and 17,
Councllperson to attend and she
Councllperson Frantz will
The Council was unanimous on the suggestion.
made note of a Seminar to be held
1995. She would like at least one
recommends Councilperson Frantz.
look into this.
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There being no further business to come before the Council,
Councllperson Potter moved to adjourn at 8:25 o'clock P.M. seconded by
Councllperson Wolpert and unanimously carried.
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