HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-20-1994COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
JUNE ~0~ 1994
The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville met in
regular session in Council Chambers in the City-County Building,
Jeffersonville, Indiana, at 9:30 P.M. on the 20th day of June, 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 Councilperson Bill Wolpert 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~ Barbara Wilson,
and Robert L. Potter.
Absent: Councilpersons Steven R. Stemler, and Peggy Knight
Wilder.
Mayor Parker presented the minutes of the meetings of June
7, 1994, and June 13, 1994 for consideration by the Council.
Councilperson Potter made the motion to approve the minutes as
presented, seconded by Councilperson Williams and carried unanimously.
Clerk
consideration by
Potter made the motion to
Councilperson Wilson and
Mayor Parker
and Treasurer Spencer presented the claim list for
the Council. Following all discussion, Councilperson
approve the claims as presented~ seconded by
carried unanimously.
introduced Ms. Jennifer Humphries, Area
their participation in United
the services of United Way.
Humphries~ hope is that ali
United Way.
Clark County United Way. Ms. Humphries thanked the City for
Way. She then reviewed and explained
Printed information is available. Ms.
will know of the services offered by
Mr. Mike Maschmeyer, Attorney representing the Estopinal
Group appeared before the Council for a public hearing for the
declaration of an Economic Revitalization Area and tax abatement for a
proposed building on Spring Street. Mayor Parker asked for any
questions or comments. There being no discussion, Councilperson
Potter made the motion to confirm Resolution No. 94-R-21, seconded by
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Councilperson Frantz and carried
Estopinat expressed their thanks~
start in about two weeks.
Clerk and Treasurer Spencer
Amending Portions of Ordinance No.
89-0R-11 is not ready for this meeting.
unanimously. Mr. Russell and Mr.
explaining they will be ready to
has bben informed the Ordinance
85-0R-51 and Ordinance No.
Mayor Parker introduced An Interlocal Agreement
Between The
Town Of Clarksville~ Indiana And The City Of Jeffersonville: Indiana.
Fire Chief Dooley explained the advantages to this agreement and
answered questions of the Council. Mayor Parker explained this joint
venture wiii save Clarksville and Jeffersonville on funding. Chief
Dooley noted this has been approved by Attorney Gillenwater and
Clarksville has already signed the agreement. At the conclusion of
all discussion, Councilperson Potter made the motion to approve the
Agreement as presented,
unanimously.
Councitperson
seconded
by Councilperson Williams and carried
Frantz asked
to table the Resolution
Composting Tag Sales as the
Councilpersons Wolpert~ Williams, Wilson, and Potter.
Councilperson Frantz.
Councilperson Wilson is happy to report that Congressmen
Hamilton has seen that money has been approved for the bridge study.
Councilperson Wilson explained the Park Department is in need of a
one-half ton pick-up truck. The Park Department has $8,500 available
in their budget~ however an additional $62000 is needed. Interim
Superintendent Donnie Poole emphasized the need for the truck.
Following discussion a verbal agreement was given to go ahead with the
purchase and the means of funding will be looked into.
vote:
Ayes:
Nays:
Encouraging Business Participation In
contract for composting has not been entered into by the City.
Clerk and Treasurer Spencer presented Ordinance No.
94-0R-80, An Ordinance Transferring Funds Within Same Department (Fire
Department) for the third reading. Councilperson Williams made the
motion to pass Ordinance No. 94-OR-RO on the third and final reading,
seconded by Councilperson Wilson~ passing on the following roll call
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Councilperson Frantz explained a tag system
will be implemented, however there is no contract for
cost of each tag will be $1.00.
Councilperson Wolpert reminded all to attend
and Family Support Weekend~ explaining
carry-out as well as eat-in.
for yard waste
pick-up. The
the Drug Free
the meal will be available for
Mayor Parker presented the proposed 1995 budgets and salary
ordinance to the Council, thanking Clerk and Treasurer Spencer for his
help. Assistant Baird volunteered to schedule the Department Heads
for the budget workshops.
Councilperson Wilson again reminded all of the Concerts in
the Park.
Councilperson Frantz announced the good news that the
Department of Redevelopment will be contributing $50,000 for the
is hoped that the Downtown Merchants will
She also announced the good
Camp that will be held at
news of the
the Nachand
Riverfront Overlook. It
also contribute $50,000.
Damon Bailey Basketball
Fieldhouse. She encourages participation in this.
Councilperson Williams explained Councilperson
Stemler has
scheduled budget workshops for three days. It is his hope all
Councilpersons will have their comments in so that this may be done in
a short time. Councilperson Potter stated last year the budgets were
finalized with less than $100~000 difference from the budgets as
presented by the Mayor.
Clerk and Treasurer Spencer presented budgets other than
those of the Mayor's. He asks for clarification on the financing of
the truck for the Park Department.
As the County Council will be using the Multi-Purpose Room
on July 11, 1994 at ?:30 P.M., the Council will meet at 4:A5 P.M.
Councilperson Williams
composting and recycling June 81~
Center.
reminded ali of the meeting on
1994 at 6:00 P.M., at the Ken Ellis
There being no further business to come before the Council~
Councilperson Potter moved to adjourn at 8:00 o'clock P.M. seconded by
Councilperson Wolpert and imously car ' d.
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