HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-07-1994COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON cOUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF jEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
FEBRUARY ?, 1994
The Common Council
regular session in Council
jeffersonville~ Indiana~ at
of the City of jeffersonville met in
Chambers in the City-County Building,
?:30 P.M. on the ?th day of February,
1994.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor
Jr., with Clerk and Treasurer C. Richard Spencer
Mayor Parker welcomed all in attendance, asking all
stand as Council President Steven Stemler
then asked all those present to join him in
Raymond J. Parker
Jr, at the desk.
those present to
gave the invocation. He
the pledge of allegiance
to the flag.
The roll was called
Bill Wolpert, Andrew Williams III, Donna
Wilder, Barbara Wilson, Robert L. Potter, and Absent: None.
Mayor Parker presented the minutes
8~, 1994 for consideration by the Council.
the motion to approve the minutes as
Councilperson Williams, and carried unanimously.
Clerk and Treasurer Spencer presented the claim
three additional claims for consideration by the Council.
and those present were Councilpersons
Knight
M. Frantz, Peggy
Steven R. Stemler.
of the meeting of January
Councilperson Potter made
presented, seconded by
list with
Two of the
additional claims are due to expenses for snow removal totaling
$80~230.00. Following discussion, the claims were tabled until later
Parker explained
regarding an Economic
Water Recycling Co.~ Inc.
the procedure and asked for
this meeting has been advertised as a
Revitalization Area for
City Attorney Gillenwater
public comment. It was
in the meeting.
Mayor
public hearing
Industrial
explained
explained the tax abatement may be withdrawn by the Council if there
are odor problems. Mr. Bob Lanum, Attorney represent.lng Industrial
Water Recycling Co.~ Inc.~ explained the operation. Mr. Neil Webster
reviewed the plans. He is aware of the odor concerns and stated he
does plan to be a good neighbor. He does agree that the abatement may
be nullified if there are persistent odor
problems. Attorney Lanum
explained
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months.
new buildings,
that currently
Lanum said the
the Council does have the opportunity for review every lB
Attorney Gillenwater explained the abatement will only be on
equipment~ and improvements. The building and land
exist will be taxed. Following a question, Attorney
odors from Colgate can be distinquished. The Council
will review complaints to decide. Council President Stemler made the
motion to pass Resolution No. 9~-R-?, A Resolution Approving
Statement Of Benefits For Purposes Of Property Tax Abatement, seconded
by Councilperson Potter and carried unanimously. Council President
Stemler then made the motion
Resolution Confirming Approval
Tax Abatement, seconded by
unanimously.
to pass Resolution No. 94-R-8, A
Of Benefits For Purposes Of Property
Councilperson Potter and carried
Area
Councilperson Potter explained he had been contacted
who has built over 400 homes and 200 apartments with
had not received tax abatements. Mr. Maurice
Attorney Gillenwater explained this has also been advertised
public hearing for consideration of an Economic Revitalization
for Prestwick Square Of Jeffersonville Associates~ L.P.
by a contractor
concerns that he
Byrne~ Attorney
representing Prestwick Square~ explained the tax
and the projected amounts that will be paid.
Prestwick Square presented information on what the
it is, and the operating performa. This would fall
of the I.R.S. code. It the property is not maintained the investing
corporation has to recapture the tax credits. This plan is for 84
"quality ali the way" units. He further explained the requirements of
abatement structure
Mr. Bill Ernst of
project is, where
under Section 4B
those that would rent the units. Mr.
tries to buy and deal with local vendors.
the motion
Council For
Development
Ernst explained the company
Councilperson Williams made
to pass Resolution No. 94-R-9, A Resolution By The City
The City Of Jeffersonville, Indiana, Designating Certain
Areas As "Economic Revitalization Areas" Within The City
Of Jeffersonville, Indiana~
Councilperson Wilder explained
she does
apartment
general.
seconded by Councilperson Frantz.
she will not vote in favor of this as
not want to set a precedent of granting tax abatements to
dwellings as she has a problem with tax abatements in
The motion passed with the following roll call vote:
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FEBRUARY ?, 1994
Ayes: CouncilperSons Wolpert, Williams, Frantz, and Wilson.
Nays: Councilpersons Wilder, Stemler, and Potter.
Councilperson Williams made the motion to pass Resolution
No. 94-R-10, A Resolution Confirming Approval Of Benefits For
Purposes Of Property Tax Abatement, seconded by Councilperson Frantz,
failing on the following roil call vote:
Ayes: Counciipersons Wolpert, Williams, and Frantz.
Nays: Councilpersons Wilder, Wilson, Stemler, and Potter.
Attorney Byrne asked if the Council would consider an
abatement for 3 or 6 years as opposed to 10 years. Mr. Ernst asked
what the Council has in mind regarding this. Councilperson Wilson
feels the City will be in trouble if abatements are given to housing
projects. Mr. Ernst explained this is a different kind of project and
the Council has the control. Councilperson Williams made the motion
to approve the Statement of Benefits for a three year period, seconded
by Councilperson Frantz. As there is confusion as to the Resolution
numbers the documents will be numbered and copies made and the matter
tabled until later in the meeting.
The Junior Achievement representative is not in attendance.
Councilperson Wolpert has been walking the sidewalks and
finds 50 sidewalks on ?th Street, Court Avenues and Maple from Graham
down to be in really bad shape.
Councilperson Williams commends
for setting an example of management
enrichment and not replacing an employee.
Councilperson Frantz reported
Building Commissioner Gavin
thru attrition by using job
the Solid Waste Board will
think about
meet February 8, 1994. She also asks the Council to
means of financing the curb cuts for A.D.A. compliance.
Councilperson Wilder urges all to send letters in support of
an Eastern corridor bridge as Congressman Hamilton has seen that money
is in place for preliminary engineering studies.
Councilperson Wilson reported KIPDA will meet on February
BS, 1994. She has reviewed the minutes of the last meeting regarding
the bike and pedestrian trail. Mayor Parker's
Assistant Baird attended the last meeting and reported
good idea that will enhance the Greenway project.
Administrative
the trail is a
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Councilperson
brochure on grants.
Concept.
Office on
there to help with
Potter thanked Councilperson Wilder for the
Council President Stemler reviewed the Council of Government
There will be a masterplan review at the Redevelopment
February 24, 1994 at ?:00 P.M. Mr. Gary Cooper will be
the review.
Clerk and Treasurer Spencer explained it will be difficult
for the departments to absorb the $60,000 expenditures for snow
removal. He explained the Motor Vehicle budget is tight and suggested
the money be transferred from the miscellaneous line in the Cumulative
Capital Development budget. Following discussions Councilperson
Williams made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No.
94-0R-9, An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within Same
~epartment, seconded by Councilperson Wolpert and carried unanimously.
Councilperson Williams made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 94-0R-9
on ali three readings, seconded by Councilperson Wolpert, passing on
the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilpersons Wolpert~ Williams, Frantz~ Wilder,
Wilson, Stemler~ and Potter.
Nays: None.
Councilperson Potter made the motion to approve the claims
as presented as well as the three additional, seconded by
Councilperson Williams, and carried unanimously.
Attorney Gillenwater distributed copies of Resolutions
94-R-9, and 94-R-10, explaining a 3 year abatement is reflected. As
there was confusion as to the numbers on the previous vote,
Councilperson Williams made the motion to rescind ail previous voting
on Resolutions No. 9~-R-9, and 94-R-10, seconded by Councilperson
Frantz, passing unanimously. Councilperson Williams made the motion
to pass Resolution No. 94-R-9, seconded by Councilperson Frantz,
passing on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilpersons Wolpert, Williams~ Frantz~ and Wilson.
Nays: Councilpersons Potter~ Stemier, and Wilder.
NO.
Councilperson Williams made the motion to pass Resolution
94-R-10, seconded by Councilperson Frantz~ passing on the
following roll call vote:
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Councilpersons Wilson, Frantz, Williams, and Wolpert.
Ayes:
Nays: Councilpersons Potter, Stemler, and Wilder.
Council President Stemler introduced Ordinance
An Ordinance Amending Certain Portions Of
NO.
Section 1 Of
the motion to
seconded by
94-0R-10,
Ordinance No. 93-0R-48. Council President Stemler made
suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 94-0R-10,
Councilpereon Potter, failing on
Frantz voting in oppossition.
motion to pass Ordinance No.
reading, seconded by Councilperson Potter, passing on
roll caii vote:
Ayes: Councilpereons Wolpert, Williams,
Stemler, and Potter.
Nays: Councilperson Frantz.
Councilperson Williams will be going to Columbus~
review a central purchasing concept with
Baird. This would be a full-time ~ob and
area. He will report back to the Council.
consider funding for recycling.
Council President Stemier will attend
back recommendations for direction on composting.
Councilperson Stemler read aloud a
quarterly transfers/additional appropriations to
Department Heads. This will be signed by all on
forwarded.
a vote of 6-1~ with Councilperson
Council President Stemler made the
94-0R-10 on the first and second
the following
Wilder, Wilson,
Indiana to
Administrative Assistant
require a large storage
He requests the Council
a meeting and bring
letter regarding
be send to the
the Council and
Clerk and Treasurer Spencer has distributed the updated Code
of Ordinances, explaining this is a complete up-to-date set. There
are binders available to those that do not have them.
Clerk and Treasurer Spencer received, on February 1, 1994,
the certification from the Auditors Office that the 1994 tax rate is
$5.2551. This is offical and certified. The total City budget for
1994 exceeds $10 million.
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There being no further business to come before the Council,
Council President Stemler moved to adjourn at 9:PO o'clock P.M.
seconded by Councilperson Potter and unanimously carried.
MAYOR RAYMOND J- PARK~R~.
ATTEST:
~ ~ER C. R~A~D SPE JR.
· NCERcLE~R~ AND TREASU
Date: 2.7.94
RE: QUARTERLY TRANSFERS / ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS
Dear Department Head:
In an effort to better organize matters that come before the City
Council, we respectfully request your help in two specific areas.
First, for the year 1994, we are requesting departmental transfers
be presented on a quarterly basis. The quarters will run on the
usual business cycle. In order for transfers to be considered,
they should be submitted to the Clerk Treasurer's office in time
for the last meeting of the quarter (March, June, September, and
December).
Second, with the understanding that each department head has
correctly designed their budget for 1994, additional appropriations
will not be expected to come before the council until at least the
third quarter. If additional appropriations are requested, please
enclose a full explanation as to the nature and cause for the
request.
The Common Council fully understands the possibility of emergencies
and unforeseen events which may be cause for exceptions to the two
above requests. We each thank you in advance for your
understanding and willingness to help us in these requests.
Respectfully,
Councilperson Stemler
-C-~/u(acflpel~soff?~ - _
eill~on Wilder
cilperson Williams
Councilperson Wilson
councflperson w ol~rt