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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-07-1994cOUNCIL pROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON cOUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA JUNE 9~ 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 June, 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 ~oin him in Raymond J. Parker Jr, at the desk. those present to gave the invocation. He the pledge of allegiance to the flag. The roil was called and those present Bill Wolpert~ Andrew Williams III, Donna M. Wilder, Barbara Wilson~ Robert L. Potter, Absent: None. Mayor Parker presented were Councilpersons Frantz, Peggy Knight and Steven R. Stemler. the minutes of the meeting of May 16, and 18~ 1994 for consideration by the Council. Councitperson Potter made the motion to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by Councilperson Wolpert, and carried unanimously. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer presented the claim list for consideration by the Council. Following all discussion, Councilperson Potter made the motion to approve the claims as presented, seconded by Councilperson Wolpert and carried unanimously. Councilperson Wilder introduced Engineer Jorge Lanz for an update on the Inner-City Road Project. Mr. Lanz stated there is zero to nil chance of receiving federal funds for the pro~ect. Option A is the Inner-City Road from Highway 62 North. Option B would include the improvement of Jeff-Charlestown Pike. The City needs to decide if they want to go ahead with the project. Mr. Gary Malone~ of H.J. Umbaugh & Associates reviewed printed information he presented to the Council with regard to estimated project costs and funding~ estimated annual debt service requirements, and estimated annual tax increment needed to eliminate debt service levy. Redevelopment Director Gowens informed the Council he has meet with Clarsville regarding options for connections. Mr. Buddy Downs, Legal Advisor from Ice, Miller gave PAGE 2 JUNE 9~ 1994 Revitalization estimated tax financing~ and Area which would rate for Option the establishment of an Economic be established by Redevelopment. The A with no T.I.F. would be $.3949 per $100 of assessed valuation and for Option B would be $.5612 per $100 of assessed valuation. Mayor Parker explained he would like to avoid a tax burden. The Council and the public asked questions which were answered. Councilperson Williams introduced Mr. Phil Ellis, Chairperson for Family Support and Drug-Free Weekend. Mr. Ellis invited all to attend the celebration which will be held June 84~ 25~ and 86. The City Council approved a claim for $1~000 for this weekend. Mayor Parker commended the program stating it is worthwhile. Council President Stemler introduced Mr. Gary Vance of the Estopinal Group. Mr. Vance presented drawings showing a concept for the Riverfront Overlook at the foot of Spring Street. This will have a nautical theme and is estimated at this point to cost $150,000. This has been presented to the Historic Board and Main Street and received no negative response. The plan is flexible to make it afordable. A ramp will be in the inital plan. The Council and the public asked questions which were answered. Mr. Mike Maschmeyer~ Attorney representing The Estopinal Group presented a Petition For Designation Of Economic Revitalization Area And Approval Of Statement of Benefits to the Council. Attorney Maschmeyer informed the Council The Estopinal Group plans to construct a 5600 square foot building on Spring Street where "Old Salts Marine" was prevously located. He requests the Council pass the Resolution tonight and hold a public hearing on June 20, 1994. Council President Stemler explained he is in full support of the project, however he will abstain from the vote due to his business. Following all questions Councilperson Wilder made the motion to pass Resolution No. 94-R-81~ A Resolution Approving Statement Of Benefits For Purposes Of Porperty Tax Abatement, seconded by Councilperson Frantz, passing with a vote of 6-0-1. Council President Stemler abstained. Attorney Giltenwater presented and explained Resolution No. 94-R-20~ A Resolution Rescinding Resolution No. 94-R-10. Following PAGE 3 JUNE ?, 1994 all discussion, Resolution No. the following roll cai1 vote: Ayes: Councilpersons Potter. Council President Stemler made the motion to pass 94-R-80, seconded by Councilperson Potter, passing on Wolpert, Wilder, Wilson, Stemler, and Nays: Councilpersons Williams, Attorney Gillenwater presented and Frantz. an Ordinance Amending Certain Portions Of Ordinances No. 95-0R-51 & 89-0R-11 Of The City Of Jeffersonville. Building Commissioner Bill Gavin and City Engineer Bob Miller explained the changes and the need. Discussion followed and it was decided to make additional amendments and bring it to the next meeting. Councilperson Frantz presented Resolution No. 94-R-22, ....................... ~ Councitperson Frantz explained waste. City Services Director Les volumn-based user fee. Mr. Jerry Solid Waste District Board made and an Interlocal Agreement. the proposed "tag" system for yard Kavanaugh explained this will be a Fuller, Executive Director of the comments and answered questions. Director Kavanaugh encouraged the Council to adopt ~his this evening. As of July 1~ 1994~ State law does not allow yard waste and household garbage to be mixed. As of October 1, 199~ it will be illegal for yard waste to be taken to any landfill. Street Commissioner Trembly has been advised by the landfill he will be turned away if yard waste and garbage are mixed. The first billing for curbside recycling will be October 1~ 1994. As Attorney Gillenwater was given a copy of the agreement at the start of this meeting, he asks continue with other business to allow him to review it~ the agreement later in the meeting. the Council to then return to Clerk and Treasurer Spencer presented Ordinance No. 94-0R-19~ An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within Same Department. Vehicle Maintenance Director Ewton explained the need for the transfer in his department which is primarily for parts for the old police cars. With the new police cars and this transfer he should have enough for the rest of the year. Councilperson Frantz inquired what the transfer in. the Fire Department would be used for. Fire Chief Dooley explained this would be for a vehicle. Councilperson PAGE 4 JUNE ?, 1994 Frantz stated she car policy in effect. suspend the rules Councilperson Wolpert and Stemler made the motion to will not vote for new vehicles without a take-home Council President Stemler made the motion to for Ordinance No. 94-0R-19, seconded by carried unanimously. Council President pass Ordinance No. 94-0R-19 on all three readings, seconded by Counciperson Wolpert. Councilperson Frantz made the Fire Department tranfer from this Councilperson Williams, passing on Frantz~ Wilder, and Wilson. Stemler, and Potter. the motion Ordinance, following to eliminate seconded by roll call vote: Ayes: Councilpersons Williams, Nays: Councilpersons Wolpert, the No. 94-0R-19~ as amended (eliminating Fire the following roll call vote: Councilpersons Wolpert~ Williams, Frantz~ Wilder~ and Potter. None. Ordinance Department) passed on Ayes: Wilson, Stemler, Nays: made the motion to suspend the seconded by Councilperson Potter, Councilperson Frantz voting nay. Councilperson Wilder introduced Ordinance No. 94-0R-20~ An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within Same Department (Fire Department). Councilperson Wilder rules for Ordinance No. 94-0R-20, failing on a vote of 6-1, with his advice is to put out again for R.F.P. Councilperson Potter recommends rejection be made as the partnership was never formed. Council President Stemler feels the City has been let down and the Councilperson Potter made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 94-0R-20 on the first and second reading only, seconded by Councilperson Williams, passing on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilpersons Wolpert, Williams~ Wilder, Wilson, Stemler~ and Potter. Nays: Counciiperson Frantz. Council President Stemler explained he and Councilpersons Potter and Wolpert have held several meetings with Churchill regarding the R.F.P. for a floating restaurant at the foot of Spring Street. Odgen has not attended any of the meetings. No agreement has been made and he recommends the Council reject the proposal. Attorney Gillenwater expalined a fair and equal opportunity has been given and PAGE 5 JUNE 7, 1994 City is ready to move forward. Council President Stemler made the motion to reject the original R.F.P. submitted by Churchill Downs/Ogden Group, seconded by Councilperson Frantz and carried unanimously. The Council requests Attorney Gillenwater prepare an R.F.P. The Council has learned from this experience and will make minor changes. Councilperson Potter feels the Council should move forward with the overlook plans using the $50~000 in the Riverfront Non-Reverting Fund. Redevelopment Director Gowens has signed the Corps Of Engineers permit for the Riverfront and hopes to have the permit in two weeks. It is hoped to have the R.F.P. ready in two weeks, allow 17 day for advertising, asking for a 30 day deadline. Attorney Gillenwater explained he does not like to receive a document and give advise in the changes he would like to see in City and the Solid Waste Board. same evening. He then reviewed the the intertocal agreegment between the Time is a problem in this situation~ and Director Fuller stated he will not move on the tags without an agreement. Councilperson Frantz would like to see this passed as she hopes Jeffersonville can be a leader. Mr. Charles Wright stated it is reckless to approve a policy before having it in writing. Councilperson Frantz made the motion to table the agreement and call a special meeting to vote on it. Councilperson Frantz then made the motion to pass Resolution No. 94-R-B2, ................. ~ seconded by Councilperson Wilder and carried unanimously. Councilperson Frantz announced the Solid Waste Board has T-shirts for sale for $1.00. These shirts are 50Z recycled soda bottles. Councilperson Wilder asks that separate transfer ordinances be prepared for each department. Councilperson Wilson explained the Concerts in the Park have had an excellent turnout and that Warder Park is beautiful. Councilperson Potter asks the Council to consider a transfer of funds for the overlook. Council President Stemler trust in the Riverfront Committee. Councilperson Williams Kavanaugh to attend a neighborhood speak on composting. thanked the Council for their requests City Services Director meeting during the last of June to PAGE 6 JUNE ?, 199A Mr. Bob Burgess Sr. a resident of 214 Martin Circle appeared before the Council to ask for assistance with problems in his neighborhood. Mr. Burgess has witnessed drugs being sold and dice gambling at the Ken Ellis Center, beer and alcohol are being sold at the Center and garbage blows into his yard. are involved have Kentucky license plates. since June 1965, moving here from Louisville, A lot of the cars that He has been a resident and he is proud of where he lives. Jeffersonville is growing and there is a need for more police protection. Mr. Burgess suggests using the Ken Ellis Center for a police sub station. Another problem in the area is abandoned, stolen cars. He reported one at 6:45 A.M. and the police did not respond until 9:45 A.M. He again stated he is asking for help. Mayor Parker asked Mr. Burgess for his phone number. Ms. Vicky James, a Jeffersonville resident, stated she does not like to be told she has to do something as in recycling. She doesn't understand why homowners have to pay while businesses and apartments don't have to. She does feel somebody is making a profit. She is not against recycling. Mr. Charles Wright said the City is proceeding against the majority vote by allowing off-track betting to come to Jeffersonville. The City sits in Clark County and it is an insult to those who voted against gambling. Councilperson Wilder explained riverboat casino gambling and off-track betting are separate laws and off-tract does not require a referendum. Mr. Wright stated if he is violated he will take it to Federal Court. Councilperson Frantz explained a plan is being worked on regarding recycling for apartments and businesses. Mr. John Palmer, of 906 Morningside Drive, was not aware of the inner-City Road discussion held earlier in the evening as it was not on the agenda. He believes this type of discussion should be on the agenda. He questions if the City is planning to annex the areas included in the plan that are not in the City. He believes if the City is going to invest in the Inner-City Road all areas should be in the City. Councilperson Wilder said there has been discussion and PAGE ? JUNE ?~ 1994 this will be discussed said it is very hard to microphones. Council seconded further before action is taken. Mr. Palmer hear and would like to see money spent for There being no further business to come before the Council~ President Stemler moved to adjourn at 10:00 o~ctock P.M. by Councilperson Potter and unanimously carried. ATTEST: