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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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