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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-18-1995COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA DECEMBER 18~ 1995 The Common Council of the City of regular session in the Multi-Purpose Meeting Room Buildings Jeffersonvllle, Indiana, at 7:3~ P.M. December 1995. Jeffersonville met in in the City-County on the 18th day of Knight desk. present to stand as Councllperson Steven Stemler gave the invocation. She then asked all those present to Join her in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. The roll was called and those present were Councilpersons Bill Wolpert, Andrew Williams III, Donna M. Frantz, Peggy Knight Wilson, Steven R. Stemler, and Robert L. meeting was called ~ order by Council President Peggy The Wilder, with Clerk and Treasurer C. Richard Spencer Jr, at the President Wilder welcomed all in attendance, asking all those Choir was not able to be Ms. Florence Apartment 1113, appeared back to Jeffersonvllle in attendance as stated on the agenda. Carrol, a resident of Claysburg Towers, before the Council explain~.ng she has moved from Florida to be with her terminally ill Wilder, Barbara Potter. Absent, None. President Wilder presented the minutes of the meeting of November 2~t 1995, for consideration by the Council. Councilperson Potter made the motion to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by Councilperson Wolpert and carried unanimously. President Wilder announced, with regret, the Jeff Youth PAGE 2 DECEMBER 18, 1995 daughter. fired at protection, problem of neighbor's Eddie's, She Eddie's when nulsance and She has had to call the police two time due to shots being Fast Eddie's, which is next door. She is asking for guldance, and assistance that the Council consider the Fast Eddie's. She then related an incident regarding a poodle being attacked by the Rottweiler dogs from Fast ls asking all agencles not to issue any licenses to Fast they come up for renewal. Fast Eddie's is a terrible the dogs bark all day and nlght. Babies are in danger from the dogs~ There is a~so danger to all from vehicles and drunks. President Wilder thanked Ms. Carrol for coming to the Council saying her concerns for crime, parking~ dogs, and noise are all issues that need to be addressed separately. Most are issues of the Board of Public Works and Safety. The State Alcohol Commission would be in charge of the liquor license. Ms. Carroll then reviewed her personal experience history of alcohol saying it is dangerous. Council President Wilder agreed there is a lot of hope for the area she is concerned with. Ms. Carroll's phone number is 285-1180. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer presented the claim list for consideration by the Council. President Wilder read a letter regarding an additional claim from Blankenbeker & Sons regarding additional work for the road project in the amount of $3,512.5~. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer mentioned the funds for this are short. Council President Wilder said this could wait for another meeting. Following all discussion, Councllperson Potter made the motion to approve the claims as presented, seconded by Councilperson Wilson, passing unanimously. PAGE 3 DECEMBER 18, 1995 Ms. Jennifer Mead of the Department of Redevelopment appeared before the Council speaking on behalf of Resolution No. 95-R-24, A Resolution Of The Common Council Of The City Of Jeffersonville, Indiana, Authorizing The Submittal Of The Industrial Development Infrastructure Program Application To The Indiana Department Of Commerce And Addressing Related Matters. Ms. Mead gave an overview of Chemtruslon, Inc.~ explaining the local match for this grant will be funded by Chemtrusion. Following all explanations, Councllperson Potter made the motion to pass Resolution No. 95-R-24~ seconded by Councllperson Williams, passing unanimously. Mr. Bob Lanum, Attorney representing Chemtrusion~ Inc. presented Resolution No. 95-R-25, A Resolution Approving Statement Of Benefits For Purposes Of Property Tax Abatement (Chemtruslon, Inc.). Attorney Lanum explained the facility noting they will provide high paying 3obs. Following all questions from the audience and the Council, Councllperson Stemler made the motion to pass Resolution No~ 95-R-25~ seconded by Councilperson Potter, passing unanimously. Mr. J. Bruce "Corky" Scales appeared before the Council on behalf of Mr. Gerald Ramsie~ co-owner of G & G Properties doing business as Wall Street Cafe. Mr. Scales explained it is the intent to build a new Wall Street Cafe on the N.E. corner of Maple and Wall, which is now vacant property. They have outgrown the present facility and plan to build a new 2~0~0 sq. ft. facility. They are asking for a declaration of an economic revitalization area and a tax abatement. Attorney Gillenwater explained the Council may pass a Resolution ~lving preliminary approval for an economic revitalization area and PAGE 4 DECEMBER 18, 1995 then have a hearing which has to be advertised. Following that the tax abatement may be approved~ Councilperson Stemler stated he appreciates the investment in downtown. Councilperson Potter said the Wall Burger is terriflc~ they also have the best country ham and eggs. Following all discussion Councitperson Williams made the motion to pass Resolution 95-R-26~ A Resoll~tion Designating Certain Areas With The City Of Jeffersonville~ Indiana, As "Economic Revitalization Areas", seconded by Councllperson Wilson, passing unanimously. Attorney Gillenwater presented and explained Ordinance No. 95-OR-54~ An Ordinance Amending And Restating Ordinance 95-OR-41 Concerning The Issuance Of Revenue Bonds To Refund Outstanding Sewage Works Revenue Bonds Of The City Of Jeffersonvllle~ Indiana~ The Collection, Segregation And Distribution Of The Revenues Of Said Works; The Safeguarding Of The Interests Other Matters Connected Therewith, Inconsistent Therewith, explaining this Of The Owners Of Said Bonds, And Repealing Ordinances is the same Ordinance as Ordinance No. 95-OR-41 with the exception of more specific information which is now exact as the final numbers on refunding have been included. He does have a complete report. The net valt~e savings on the refunding is $315~000.~0. This does not have to be passed however it does reflect accurate figures of what has taken place. As there were no further questions or comments, Councllperson Potter made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 95-OR-54, seconded by Councilperson Wolpert, failing on a vote of 6-1 with Councllperson Frantz objecting. Col]ncilPerson Potter then made the motion to pass PAGE 5 DECEMBER 18, 1995 Ordinance No. 95-OR-54 on the first and second reading, seconded by Councilperson Williams, passing on the following roll call vote: Ayes~ Councllpersons Wolpert, Williams, Wilder, Wilson, Stemler, and Potter. Nays: Councilperson Frantz. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer presented Ordinance No. 95-OR-55, An Ordinance Transferring Within Same Department. Following all discussion, Stemler made the motion to suspend the rules for 95-OR-55, seconded by Councllperson Councllperson Stemler then made the motion 95-OR-55 on all three readings, seconded by passing on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councllpersons Potter, Frantz, and explained Certain Funds Councllperson Ordinance No. Potter, passing unanimously. to pass Ordinance No. Councilperson Wllliams~ Stemler, Wilson, Wilder, Williams~ and Wolpert. Nays: None. Councilperson Potter says goodby to all as this is his last official meeting. He is happy and proud to have served 12 years and he appreciates the opportunity~ He wishes the new Mayor and Council the best of everythlng~ He does feel this Council has left the City in good shape financially. Not everything on the Riverfront has been completed but it has been started and he hopes it is continued. He wishes the best of everything and Happy Holidays. Councllperson Stemler echoes Councllperson Potter's comments and wishes all the best of luck. PAGE 6 DECEMBER 18, 1995 Councllperson Willson said she will miss the three Councllpersons that will not be returning, thanking them for their help and saying she would like to see their faces around here. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone. Councllperson Wolpert said he is happy to have served these last four years, saying not all was accomplished but it was tried. He has enjoyed working with all and wishes all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Councilperson Williams hopes the last four years have been beneficial and hopes for the same in the next four. Councilperson Potter thanked Clerk and Treasurer Dick Spencer and Clerk Barbara Bollis for all their help. Councllperson Wilder explained it has been an honor to serve as Council President this last year. She wishes the outgoing Councllpersons the best of luck and she looks forward their input. Councilperson Stemler presented a plaque to Council President Wilder honoring her for serving as President. Council President Wilder explained it has been an honor and thanked all. Ms. Mary Goodee stated they have recently moved from a 3rd class City (Jeffersonville), to a 2nd class City (New Albany) due to her health. She would move back tomorrow. She wishes to say thank you to the Council, the Mayor, the Department Heads, Clerk and Treasurer Spencer and to all that has helped this City to be accessable. New Albany is not accessable. She says Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. She will miss those leaving the Council and she hopes to start on the new members. PAGE 7 DECEMBER 18, 1995 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. ATTEST: CLERK AND TREASURER C. ~I~CHA D ~Y6RTHOMAS Ri~ GALEN SPENCER JR.