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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-16-1994COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA MAY 16, 1994 The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville met in regular session in Council Chambers in the City-County Buildings Jeffersonville, Indiana, at ?:30 P.M. on the 16th day of May, 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 ~oin 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, Barbara Wilson, and Steven R. Stemler. Absent: Councilpersons Peggy Knight Wilder, and Robert L. Potter. Mayor Parker presented the minutes of the meetings of April 85, and May 8, 1994 for consideration by the Council. Council President Stemler made the motion to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by Councilperson Wolpert, and carried unanimously. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer presented the claim list with one additional claim for consideration by discussion, Council President Stemler made claims and the additional as presented, Williams and carried unanimously. the Council. the motion seconded by Following all to approve the Councilperson Councilperson Williams made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 94-0R-17, An Ordinance Regulating Ethics And Conflicts Of Interest For City Officials And Employees, on the third and final reading, seconded by Councilperson Frantz, passing unanimously. Councilperson Frantz announced she has copies for all Councilpersons of the bid received from Rumpke for the collection of yard waste. This was the only bid received. Council President Stemler inquired if there had been questions regarding the bins for the curbside recycling. Councilperson Frantz replied it is a matter of people getting used to recycling and becoming efficient at it. Mr. PAGE 2 MAY 16, 1994 Keys commented the residents do not always get the same bin back. A call has been made to the company and one suggestion is to have the residents put their house numbers on the bins. Another resident asked if all types of bins had been looked into~ suggesting a type with a lid. Councilperson Frantz explained the bins with lids were found not to be good. The resident explained Lexington has nice bins with separate compartments and lids. Councilpersons Williams has been notified the microphone situation will be addressed hopefully at the next Building Authority meeting. He requests Les Kavanaugh or Jerry Fuller attend the community meeting at the Ken Ellis Centers May 18~ at 5:30 P.M. Councilperson Williams thanks Interim Park Superintendent Poole and the Park Department for the grading of the playground area at Riddle and Spring. Councilperson Wilson explained a nice job has been done in Warder Park getting ready for the Concert in the Park series. She invites all to attend the concerts. Councilperson Wilson commends Street Commissioner Trembley and Engineer Bob Miller for the streets. She asks the Council to consider a workshop regarding Cherry Creek. Council President Stemler suggests the first Council meeting in July be scheduled for July 11 due to the 4th of July Holiday and the budget meetings. He would also like to resolve the Cherry Creek situation, suggesting to at 5:00 P.M. Councilperson Concert In The Park will last continue this meeting Wednesday, May 19~ 1994 Williams announced the third week of July feature the Andrew Williams Band. Council President Stemler moved to recess at reconvene Wednesday at 5:00 P.M., seconded by and unanimously carried. Mayor Parker will have the budget packets available for the meeting in June. There being no further business to come before the Council, 9:52 o'clock P.M., to Councilperson Wolpert PAGE 3 MAY 16~ AND 18, 199~ MAY 18, 1994 Mayor Parker reconvened the meeting Wednesday, May 18, 1994 at 5:00 o'clock P.M. in Council Chambers with Councilpersons Wolpert, Williams~ Frantz~ Wilder, Wilson, and Stemler present. Councilperson Potter absent. Councilperson Wilson explained Cherry Creek was annexed by the City in 1978, paying City taxes since that time. The only City services they have received have been police and fire. Garbage pick up will begin June 1. They are asking the City to accept the streets and sewere. Cherry Creek will have to spend approximately $10~000 to bring the streets to code before the City will accept them. They are willing to make these repairs. Repairs amounting to approximately $15,000 will be have to be made to the lift station to bring it to standard before the City will take it over. Cherry Creek is asking for help with this situation. Cherry Creek has employed Mr. maintain the station. There Councilperson Wilson also explained Les Best, who is a City employee, to are conflicting statements regarding the maintenance. land and all maintenance. Mr. John Toombs explained if an association owns the facilities, the association has been responsible for the It has always been done this way. It is not clear what areas flow to the lift Mr. Toombs also said it repairs and management station and if fees are paid to Cherry Creek. is possible Mr. Best made recommendations for did not follow through. Mr. Phil Thompson, Interim Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager met May 6, 1994 with the Property Manager and three of the Board Members Creek and Mr. Best. They did go in physically bad condition. unacceptable and the City would to the lift station. In his opinion assume a tremendous at 3 P.M. of Cherry The station is it is totally liability if it was accepted has been told visited with informing documents. it is one Mr. Toombs in the present condition. Administrative Assistant Baird by Mr. Best that previous Building Commissioner Scales Cherry Creek Management in 1987 or 1988 specifically them about coming up to code. There are no written Councilperson Wilson has listened to both side and finds person's word against another's, as nothing is in writing. advised the Council not to open a "Pandors's box". The PAGE 4 MAY 16 AND 18, 1994 City has the attitude to take over the street if Cherry Creek fixes it, and this should be the attitude when agreeing to take anything over. Attorney Gillenwater explained it is the obligation of the City to make the sewers available to the property line. If the development is below the sewer line there must be a pump to get it to the line as is this case. Councilperson Wilson feels the people are being cheated and they deserve more. Councilperson Frantz asked if the Board of Public Works could pay to make the repairs. Attorney Gillenwater explained if the lift station is accepted in sub-standard condition, this would be different than has been done in the past. He further stated he feels if an exception is made in this case the City may have to deal with other requests. Manager Matra explained many homeowners have to install grinder pumps and maintain them at their own expense. Mayor Parker stated he is sympathetic, and would like to help, but feels the City cannot deviate from the norm. He is therefore~ hesitant to have the City pay a $15,000 bill, whether paid for by the plant or the City, it is all taxpayer money. Manager Matra has been Works and work with than this another meeting. Mr. Phil Thompson an independent estimate. Council letter for the Council to review. led to believe Cherry Creek charges others along Allison Lane for the use of the lift station. This is not known as a fact. Councilperson Wilson asks if the Council is willing to help with a percentage of the cost? Councilperson Williams feels the City stands to incur a liability if this system is taken over as is. He feels management has been remiss in their responsibilities. Council President Stemler suggests if Cherry Creek has a cash flow problem~ could the City accept payments7 Manager Matra explained this has been done in the past~ however payments have not always been made. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer asked if this has been a condo association, and when told that it had been stated, he felt special assessments could be made for repairs and maintenance. Councilperson Wilson again stated she feels these people have been paying City taxes all this time and they deserve help from the City. She then quoted from the Board of Public Safety meeting minutes which state the Mayor is willing to Cherry Creek. She expected more. Mayor Parker said more was said. He is willing to make a stronger statement at will assess the repairs, and give President Stemler will draft a PAGE 5 MAY 16 AND 18, 1994 Councilperson have been certified to the are ready however~ be put on the tax Auditor. happened he does bills next Frantz questioned if the sewer delinquencies County Auditor. Manager Matra stated most not believe all can get done. These will year. He has been in contact with the Attorney Gillenwater presented a Resolution documenting what at the meeting the Council voted to rescind the tax abatement for Prestwick Square. Following discussion, it was agreed to have this on the agenda for the next meeting. Councilperson Frantz questioned any action on the annexation of the Jesse Ballew property. It is believed Mr. Ballew has signed the agreement not to remonstrate. The City is not taking action at this point. Attorney Gillenwater suggests others in the area also be considered for annexation. Councilperson Wilder is not in favor of allowing sewer tap-ins without being in the City. The Council was reminded 50% higher fees City Engineer $3,000 available to pay for intersections on Spring Street. the equipment and the labor for the project are paid by those not in the City. Miller asked the Council to consider making concrete for the upgrading of the He explained Tom Galligan is donating and he feels the City should help. Councilperson Wolpert made the motion to pay for the concrete, seconded by Councilperson Williams and carried unanimously. Councilperson Frantz questioned the Riverfront lease. Councilperson Stemler will attend a Councilperson Frantz would like to have a There being no further business meeting Tuesday on this. discussion on yard waste. to come before the Council, Council President Stemler made the motion to adjourn at 6:30 o'clock P.M., seconded by Councilperson Wolpert and carried unanimously. ATTEST: CLERK AND TREASU?R C. ~HA~D SPENCER JR.