HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-22-1994COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
AUGUST BB, 1994
The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville met in
regular session in Council Chambers in the City-County Building,
Jeffersonville, Indiana, at 4:30 P.M. on the 22nd day of August, 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 Reverend Williams 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, Peggy Knight
Barbara Wilson, Steven R. Stemler, and Robert L.
Wilder,
Potter.
Absent: None.
Mayor Parker presented the minutes
8, 1994, for consideration by the Council.
the motion to approve the minutes as
Councilperson Wolpert and carried unanimously.
of the meeting of August
Councilperson Potter made
presented, seconded by
Clerk and Treasurer Spencer presented the claim list as well
as six additional claims for consideration by the Council. Following
all discussion, Councilperson Potter made the motion to approve the
claims, along with the additional, as presented, seconded by Council
President Stemier and carried unanimously.
Attorney Gillenwater introduced Ordinance No. 94-0R-29, An
Ordinance Amending A Certain Portion Of Ordinance No. 85-0R-51 Of The
City Of Jeffersonville. Building Commissioner Gavin explained this
amendment will bring permit fees for fire sprinklers to a reasonable
cost. Council President Stemler made the motion to suspend the rules
for Ordinance No. 94-0R-29, seconded by Councilperson Wolpert and
carried unanimously. Council President Stemler then made the motion
to pass Ordinance No. 94-0R-29 on all three readings, seconded by
Councilperson Wolpert, passing on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilpersons Wolpert~ Williams~ Frantz, Wilder,
Wilson, Stemler, and Potter.
Nays: None.
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AUGUST 22, 1994
Clerk and Treasurer Spencer introduced Ordinance No.
94-0R-28 (A-J), Ordinance For Appropriations And Tax Rates, explaining
this meeting has been advertised by law as a public hearing for
approval of a $5.359 tax rate for 1995. Discussion followed regarding
the amount of money in the budget for A.D.A. required curb cuts. City
Engineer Miller and Street Commissioner Trembly answered questions on
curb cuts and paving. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer assured the Council
and the citizens the tax rate following approval by the Tax Commission
will be equal or lower than the 1994 rate. There being no further
public comment, Councilperson Potter made the motion to pass Ordinance
No. 94-0R-28 (A-J) on the first and second reading, seconded by
Councilperson Williams, passing on the first and second reading on the
following roll call vote:
Ayes: Counoilpersons Wolpert~ Williams, Frantz, Wilder,
Wilson, Stemler, and Potter.
Nays: None.
The next public hearing will be August 29, 1994, at 4:30
Councilperson Frantz reported 223 tons of recyclables were
picked up in June and 233 tons in July. This represents a savings in
tipping fees as well as less going to the landfill. There is a need
for a composting contract. A composting workshop will be held
September 24~ 1994 at 10:00 A.M. City Services Director Kavanaugh
explained the cost to the average homeowner in downtown for leaves to
be picked up will be $30 to $40. He asks to have a meeting with
Councilperson Frantz and Mayor Parker. Councilperson Frantz explained
alternatives are being looked into.
Councilperson Wilder reported the Department of
Redevelopment has awarded a bid for the overlook.
Councilperson Wilson has contacted Representative Lee
Hamilton's
letters flowing in support of the bridge.
Council President Stemler reported he and
Woipert and Potter, and Attorney Gillenwater
Redevelopment Director Gowens last week regarding
proposals. They feel they are moving forward and
SOOn.
Office regarding the bridge. She asks ali to keep the
Councilpersons
had met with
the riverfront
looking for action
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AUGUST 22, 1994
Mayor Parker will make a formal presentation in reference to
the Inner-City Road at the next Council meeting.
Councilperson Wilson explained this Friday will be the last
"Concert In The Park". She invites all to attend. She would like to
set up a Council Workshop.
Councilperson Frantz will be on the agenda for the next
meeting regarding a single site historical building. She urges
forward movement on the annexation of Hidden Lakes Subdivision.
Councilperson Frantz questioned the $206,000 payment from the Sewer
Fund authorized by the Board of Public Works and Safety. Mayor Parker
explained this was money in support of a community Focus Grant for
sewer work along the riverfront. Following Councilperson Potter's
question, Councilperson Frantz stated her intent is to protect the
toil building as a historical building.
Councilperson Williams called attention to information
distributed to the Council regarding Chris Miles and The Pride Of
Southern Indiana Inc. Councilperson Williams will be asking for a
$2,500 contribution to be considered at the next meeting.
Councilperson Wolpert will have an Ordinance pertaining to
the Historic District for the next meeting.
Council President Stemler reminded all of the next meeting
and that the meeting in September will be September 19, 1994 at ?:30
P.M. as there will be three meetings in August. Council President
Stemler gave thanks to those that attended the first meeting of the
Business & Government Exchange meeting. The attendance and feedback
was very positive. He reported also on the Council of Government
concept meeting that was held last Saturday.
he will keep the Council posted.
City Engineer Miller spoke regarding
This looks positive and
the request for a load
limit on Holmans Lane. He would like to discourage the use of Holmans
Lane for trucks by contacting the companies and requesting they use
alternate routes. The Council was in agreement to try this for two
months. Councilperson Williams questioned the paving of Spring
Street. Street Commissioner Trembly announced reparis will start
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Safety
thanks the Council for
President Stemler gave
rest of the Council.
September lB from Vissing's Dodge to loth Street. There was
discussion regarding turning at the 3-way stop at Walnut Ridge and at
Brownie's Barber Shop. Commissioner Trembly stated KIPDA has plans to
rework the 3-way stop intersection at Walnut Ridge.
Councilperson Frantz asked for volunteers for a City team to
participate in the American Heart Association Walk.
Mr. Charlie White has thanked the Board of Public Works and
for the cleaning of the ditches in the Meadows and he now
the funding to make this possible. Council
credit to Councilperson Wilder as well as the
Clerk and Treasurer Spencer explained the agenda for the
next meeting will be out on Thursday. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer has
received favorable comments on the meetings held at 4:30 P.M. He
would tike to see this discussed and considered further.
There being no further business to come before the Council~
Councilperson Potter moved to adjourn at 5:20 o~clock P.M. seconded by
Councilperson Woipert and unanimously carried.
ATTEST,,,r) I ( & .
CLERK AND TREASURE?~. RI~RD SPENCER JR.