HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-07-1994COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF 'THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
MARCH 7, 1994
The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville met in
regular session in Council Chambers in the City-County Building~
Jeffersonville~ Indiana~ at ?:30 P.M. on the ?th day of March~ 1994.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Raymond J. Parker
Jr.~ with Clerk and Treasurer C. Richard Spencer Jr, at the desk.
Mayor Parker welcomed all in attendance, asking all those present to
stand as Council President 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. Frantz, Peggy Knight
Wildec~ Barbara Wilson, Robert L. Potter, and Steven R. Stemler.
Absent: None.
Mayor Parke~ presented the
February B2, 1994 for consideration by the
Potter made the motion to approve the minutes as
by Councilperson Wolpert, and carried unanimously.
Clerk and Treasurer Spencer presented
minutes of the meeting of
Council. Councilperson
presented, seconded
the claim list with
one additional claim for consideration by the Council. Following all
discussion, Councilperson Wolpert made the motion to approve the
claims as presented as well as the additional claim~ seconded by
Councilperson Williams and carried unanimously.
Council President Stemler opened nominations to replace Mr.
Bill Thornley who resigned from the Ethics Commissions, with the
nomination of Mr. David Forsee a republican who lives at 15B2
Sportsman Drive in Jeffersonville. The nomination was seconded by
Councilperson Wolpert~ Councilperson Potter explained Mr. Forsee is
very reputable and a "quality guy". There being no further
nominations, Councitperson Potter made the motion to close
nominations, seconded by Councilperson Williams. Mr. Forsee was
appointed to the Ethics Commission with the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Wilson, Stemler~
Nays:
and Potter.
None.
Wolpert, Williams, Frantz, Wilder,
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Clerk and Treasurer Spencer reported receiving donations of
$52.00 to the snow removal as suggested by Mr. Gary Drake in a letter
to the Editor. The donations received are from Mr. Gary Drake $10.00,
Mr. Robert Shroyer $20.00, William and Margie Reese $10.00, Ms. Bonnie
J. Howell $2.00, and Robert and Laura Voyles $10.00. Clerk and
Treasurer Spencer explained this is attempt to do something which may
explode and take off in the next week.
Clerk and Treasurer Spencer introduced Resolution No.
94-R-12, A Resolution Authorizing The Advertisement Of Proposed
Additional Appropriation (General Fund $600,000.00). It was explained
this was to authorize the advertisement for a public hearing. It was
also explained that before this funding happens it will be made sure
the funds from the different proposed ares will be transferred. Mayor
Parker explained the funding for streets and roads comes from gasoline
tax. He does agree with Clerk and Treasurer Spencer on his suggestion
and he is willing to go along with the Sewer Department IOOZ. Mayor
Parker then read comments written by Mayor Robert Stewart of Columbus,
Indiana indicating a need for an increase in gasoline tax.
Councilperson Potter read Resolution No. 94-R-12 aloud and made the
motion to pass this Resolution. Councilperson Wilder questioned the
use of the sewer funds as set forth
Attorney Gillenwater explained it
indenture ordinance to make payment
in the bond indenture ordinance.
is ~ppropriate under the bond
in lieu of taxes as an operating
expense. This was confirmed in a converstaion with Mr. Myron Frazier
of Humbaugh Associates, Bond Console. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer
explained this was done in the amount of $100~000.00 under the
previous administration under this same bond ordinance. Mayor Parker
reminded the Council the funds will also be used for the required curb
cuts. Councilperson Stemler seconded the motion to pass Resolution
NO.
94-R-lB, which passed on the following roll
Ayes: Councilpersons Stemler, Potter,
Wilson.
call vote:
Wolpert, Wilder, and
Nays: Councilpersons Williams~ and Frantz.
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Mayor Parker introduced Ms. Jennifer Mead of the Department
of Redevelopment. Ms. Mead requests the Council to pass Resolution
No. 94-R-i3~ A Resolution Of The Common Council Of The City Of
Jeffersonville Approving And Supporting The Submission Of A Community
Planning Fund Grant Application Conjointly By The Jeffersonville
Department Of Redevelopment And The Jeffersonville Main Streets Inc.
It was explained if the grant is received the funds will be used for a
comprehensive study of the downtown area. Council President Stemler
made comments in support of this. Councilperson Potter applauds the
efforts made in this area. Council President Stemler made the motion
to pass Resolution No. 94-R-13, seconded by Councilperson Williams
and carried unanimously.
Councilperson Wolpert has received several phone calls
following the article in the newspaper regarding the sidewalk
program.
Councilperson Williams is continuing his work on looking
into the "Hay Plan". He will be getting more information on this for
the Council.
Councilperson Frantz has distributed a copy of a vehicle
policy. She requestes input from the Council. Mr. Jerry Fuller is in
another meeting and when he arrives she would like to give the
remainder of her time to him. Councilperson Potter questioned when
the curbside recycling will begin. Councilperson Frantz hopes this
will be by April 1, 1994. Two weeks before the program begins bins
will be delivered to every homeowner along with a fact sheet. Mr.
Fuller will be addressing composting. Councilperson Frantz explained
there may be three different vendors~ one for garbage pickup, one for
recycling, and one for composting, tt is hoped all pickups will be on
the same day.
Councilperson Wilder has been working with Jackie McComb of
the Governor's Task Force For A Drug Free America.
Awareness month and all are requested to attend a
Coalition Meeting Tuesday, March 8~ 1994.
Councilperson Wilson explained the plans are now
the Greenway. The next step is to work on the funding.
April is Alcohol
Clark County Youth
in line for
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Councilperson Potter realizes Mr.
donations was well intended,
be run on a voluntary basis.
Council President
Drake's letter calling for
it does show the government can't
Stemler appreciates the
Jennifer Mead and the Main Street Director in being
masterplan briefing. Council President Stemler has
efforts of Ms.
involved in the
invited Mr. Jeff
Agar to attend the next Council meeting.
appear to be in support of a Council Of
appointed representatives to this. Council
excited about this.
Mayor Parker asked
Council regarding
recieved a letter
All branches of government
Government Entities and have
President Stemler is
Attorney Gillenwater to address the
a Building Authority matter. Attorney Gillenwater
from Mr. John Doehrman, Building Authority Attorney,
which he has copied for the Councilmembers. There will be a'meeting
~March 16, 1994 which the Council is requested to attend. This meeting
will be to discuss the air conditioning system which is not believed
can make it another year. The County and City will be requested to
fund the installation of a more energy efficient system which PSI
Energy will help defray the cost. This system would pay for itself in
five years. The bond on the building wilt be paid in five years.
Attorney Gillenwater asks the Council to look over the letter and
direct any questions to himself or Mr. VanGilder. Councilperson
Potter noted the $1,300,000 for a computer system has been left out of
the letter. Council President Stemler understood this would be a
request for the 1995 budget. Attorney Gillenwater understands this is
a request for immediate action. Councilperson Frantz asked what the
obligations of the contract are. Attorney Gillenwater does have
copies in his office. Copies will be made for the Council per
Councilperson Frantz's request.
Councilperson Potter explained the president of the Building
Authority Board is Randy Westerfield. Other members are Tom Galligan~
Doyle Berry, Jack Leuthart and Mr. Gregory.
Councilperson Frantz has received no responses regarding the
methadone clinc. Mayor Parker does have some information on this.
Assistant Chief Charlie Elder will get with Counclperson Frantz
regarding this matter.
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MARCH '?, 1994
Councilperson Williams would like to work with Fire Chief
Dooley and Councilperson Wilder regarding the procurement of a snorkel
truck or another ladder truck as the snorkel is down. He will get
with Clerk and Treasurer Spencer to get financing options.
Councilperson Wolpert ettended the opening of the new cancer
radiation center in Jeffersonville. Jeffersonville is lucky to have a
facility such as this.
Council President Stemler called attention to a situation
with Mr. Smiley and Hoke~s Automotive. Council President Stemler
mould like to move forward with the idea of district meetings to get
input, to get with the people, and to stay in communication.
Councilperson Potter suggested using the schools.
Ms. Sharon Smith distributed letters regarding the
formation of a Downtown Comlition. This is made up of merchants,
residents and churches. It is hoped the Council will allow input from
this group when situations arise such as the R.F.P. for Riverboat
Gambling. A neighborhood organization may be formed and a church will
be starting a Welcome Wagon. Councilperson Wilson is glad to have the
churches involved.
Council President Stemler reminded the Council of the
workshop scheduled for Wednesday~ March 9, 1994 in the Mayor's
Conference Room at 6:30 P.M. Councilperson Frantz requested Mr. Jerry
Fuller be given time at this workshop as he has not arrived as yet.
'[here being no further business to come before the Council,
Council President Stemler moved to adjourn at 8:25 o~clock P.M.
seconded by Councilperson Wolpert and unanimously carried.
~YORf~AYM~ND 7. PAR~ER~R.
ATTEST:
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