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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.