HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-19-1994COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE~ INDIANA
SEPTEMBER 19, 199~
The
session in
Common Council of the
City of
the Multi-Purpose Meeting Room
Indiana, at 9:30 P.M. on
regular
Building, Jeffersonville,
September 1994.
The meeting was
Jeffersonville met in
in the City-County
the 19th day of
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
Raymond J. Parker
Jr, at the desk.
those present to
gave the invocation. He
then asked ail those present to join him in the pledge of allegiance
to the flag.
The roll was called and those present were Councitpersons
Bill Wolpert~ Andrew Williams III, Donna M. Frantz, Peggy Knight
Wilder, Barbara Wilson, Steven R. Stemler, and Robert L.
Potter.
Absent: None.
Mayor Parker presented the minutes
29, 1994, for consideration by the Council.
the motion to approve the minutes as presented~
Councilperson Williams and carried unanimously.
of the meeting of August
Councilperson Potter made
seconded by
as eight
Following
approve the claims as
and carried unanimously.
Councilperson
94-0R-30, An
Clerk and Treasurer Spencer presented the claim list as well
additional claims, for consideration by the Council.
ail discussion, Councilperson Potter made the motion to
presented, seconded by Councilperson Williams
Frantz asked to withdraw Ordinance No.
Ordinance Creating The Clark Memorial Bridge
Administration Building Historic Preservation Districts as she has had
a request from the Historic Board to do so.
Ms. Jennifer Mead of the Department of Redevelopment
appeared before the Board regarding Resolution No. 94-R-89~ A
Resolution Of The Common Council Of The City Of Jeffersonville,
Indiana, Approving The Development Plan And The Resoluion Of The Plan
Commission Of The City Of Jeffersonville, Indiana~ Determining
Conformity Of The Development Plan To The Jeffersonville Comprehensive
PAGE 2
SEPTEMBER 19, 1994
Plan~ And The Declaration
Project Area As Blighted
Revitalization Project.
for the $5507000 Grant.
$60~000 local funding.
By The Redevelopment Commission Of The
For The Spring Street Business District
Ms. Mead explained the process for applying
The grant funding is to be $490,000 with
Attorney Mike Forsee explained this project
w~s approved by the Plan Commission at their August 30, 1994 meeting.
Following the answering of all questions, Councilperson Potter made
the motion to pass Resolution No. 94-R-B?, seconded by Councilperson
Wilder and carried unanimously.
Mr. Jerry Fuller, Director of the Solid Waste Management
Board presented the Council with a copy of a composting contract,
which the Solid Waste Board has approved. No entities have, as yet,
given the contract approval. The Solid Waste Board has agreed to pick
up i00% of the tipping fees this year, and 50% next year. As
presented this is a 10 year contract with a fee of $13.75 per ton,
with allowance of the municipal cost index. Council President
Stemler~ understanding the need of the vendor for a 10 year contract~
would feel more comfortable with a 5 year contract. Mr. Fuller
explained the vendor will be responsible and will
provide a $150,000 bond. A 10 year contract is
the investment in the specialized equipment.
stated examples of industry contracts with a 5
would also be more comfortable with. Mr. Fuller explained the default
clause. It is unlikely an individual municipality will be able to do
on their own as $13.75 is a terrific rate. The industry average is
$25.00. A better rate is being offered now as the municipalities will
share the future risk. This is good for all concerned. The loss risk
is on Following all explanations and discussions~ the
request a 5 year contract and gave the O.K. to the
the vendor.
Council agreed to
municiple cost index.
be required to
being requested due to
Councilperson Potter
year maximum, which he
attorney whose
Council President Stemler gave a general
contract between Mr. Hill and the Council.
made for work on all projects. (By whom?)
Council President Stemler introduced Mr. Jim Hill, an
resume' he has previously forwarded to the Council.
review of the proposed
Preuthorization will be
Following all discussion~
PAGE 3
SEPTEMBER 19, 1994
Councilperson Wolpert made the motion to accept the contract~ seconded
by Councilperson Williams and carried unanimously.
Council President Stemler with Councilpersons Potter and
Wolpert have had lengthly discussions and meetings with Odgen
representatives and following 4 or 5 revisions have arrived at a
proposed lease for the riverfront which has been presented to the
Council for review. Councilperson Potter stated Ogden has worked in
good faith with the Committee and recommends passage. Councilperson
Wolpert explained a lot of work has gone into this and he hopes it is
accepted. Council President Stemler said the target date is October
15, 1994. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer has concerns for some of the
financial areas of the contract. Council President Stemler will
review these with Clerk and Treasurer Spencer. A vote will be taken
at the October 3, 1994 Council meeting.
Council President Stemler asked for public comment regarding
moving the Council meetings to 4:30 P.M. or keeping them at 7:30 P.M.
Mr. Kenny White explained he is worried is for the working people.
The 4:30 P.M. meeting would be great if the working people had a
spokesperson. Ms. Barbara Jenkins is in favor of the 4:30 meeting
time. She finds working with people that those that want to make
meetings make them. Ms. Sharon Cox as a downtown merchant prefers the
7:30 P.M. time as it is hard to impossible as a business owner to make
the 4:30 P.M. meetings. Mr. Mike Hutt feels 4:30 P.M. is too early~
however he suggests backing up to 7:00 P.M. Ms. Mary Goode~
explaining she is a regular at all meetings prefers 4:30 P.M. Ms.
Goode's disabled friends also prefer the 4:30 P.M. as many of them
require help with getting into bed and this has to be done early.
Councilperson Potter made the motion to meet at 4:30 P.M. for one year
and if the public demands a change can be made, seconded by
Councilperson Wolpert. This motion failed on a vote of 2-5 with
Councilpersons Williams, Frantz~ Wilder, Wilson and Stemler voting
against. Council President Stemler then made the motion to begin the
meetings at 7:30 P.M., seconded by Councilperson Williams: passing on
a unanimous vote.
PAGE 4
SEPTEMBER 19, 1994
Council
Miller who
Fund money
additional
President Stemler introduced City Engineer Bob
explained there are a lot more applicantions for Sidewalk
and the money has been spent. He would like to have an
$4,000 in this fund. Council President Stemler explained
this program
transfer of $4,000 from the
be added to the transfer
meeting.
to the audience. Following discussion it was suggested a
Council Electric for sidewalk improvement
ordinance to be considered later in the
Clerk and Treasurer Spencer presented and explained
Ordinance No. 94-0R-34, An Ordinance Of Additional Appropriation. It
was noted the $50,000 will be made available to the City from the
Housing Authority as payment in lieu of taxes. Council President
Stemler made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No.
94-0R-34~ seconded by Councilperson Wilder and carried unanimously.
Council President Stemler then made the motion to pass Ordinance No.
94-0R-34 on all three readings, seconded by Counciiperson Williams,
passing on the following roil call vote:
Wilson,
Ayes: Counclpersons
Stemler, and Potter.
Mr. Jim Keith,
Tourism Bureau introduced
Dot Lewis, Mr. Jim Benton,
Director
Ms.
Wolpert: Williams, Frantz, Wilder,
of Southern Indiana Convention and
Carlene Bottorff, Ms. Trish White, Ms.
Gossman~ Mr. Wayne Estopinal and Ms.
Linda Keith. Mr. Keith presented a drawing and explained plans for
the Bureau's use of the Louisville Municipal Bridge Building. This
will be used for the Bureau office and as a visitor information
center. Mr. Wayne Estopinal explained the building will be expanded
and all efforts will be made to maintain the integrity of the
building. Council President Stemler thanked the group for their
efforts saying this will be a tremendous benefit and he shares in the
excitement. Mayor parker thanked the group for working with Main
Street and the Historic Board. He appreciated the cooperation. Mr.
David Boome of the Historic Board endorses the design and the
development. Council President Stemler made the motion to pass
Resolution No. 94-R-28, A Resolution In Support Of The Use Of The
Louisville Municipal Bridge Building, seconded by Councilperson Wilson
and carried unanimously.
PAGE 5
SEPTEMBER 19, 1994
Clerk and Treasurer Spencer presented Ordinance No.
94-0R-35, An Ordinance Amending Certain Portions Of Section 1 of
Ordinance No. 93-0R-48 <Animal Shelter), explaining the use of a new
title for the Director and that this does not represent in increase in
the pay per week. There is a need for $2~000 additional for part-time
help. The transfers required will be asked for within the 100 budget
series. Councilperson Potter made the motion to suspend the rules for
Ordinance No. 94-0R-35, seconded by Councilperson Williams.
Councilperson Wilder would prefer to wait until the position is filled
permanently. Councilperson Frantz inquired if the position had been
filled permanently. Mayor Parker explained it had not. Councilperson
Frantz then inquired if the Mayor was persuing filling the position
permanently. Mayor Parker said no as he has talked with the County
about them taking over the Animal Shelter, and he still is talking
with them. Councilperson Potter then withdrew his motion to suspend
t'he rules and made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 9~-0R-35 on the
first and second reading only, seconded by Council Williams, Ordinance
No. 94-0R-35 passed on the first and second reading on a vote of 5-2
with Councilpersons Frantz and Wilder voting against passage.
Clerk and Treasurer Spencer presented Ordinance No.
94-0R-36, An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within Same
Department. Vehicle Maintenance Director Mike Ewton would like to
increase the transfer request for a vehicle to $13,000. He has found
a heavy duty-equipped truck for $13,000. Councilperson Wilder
expressed concern for transferring funds from the Animal Shelter Drop
Cage budget. Temporary Animal Shelter Manager Ed Voyles explained a
drop cage facility has been put in place at a cost of $165. Manager
Voyles questioned why shelter tranfers are being questioned now as
they h~ve not been in the past. Councilperson Wilder explained she is
doing her job and has questioned Shelter transfers in the past. Mr.
Voyles explained the minutes do not reflect that she has.
Councilperson Frantz questioned the drop cage facility and the
securing of it. tt was explained the expenditure was for crushed
stone for a turn around and Mr. Voyles feels it is secure, However if
someone wishes to steal they will find a way. If problems arise,
PAGE 6
SEPTEMBER 19, 1994
changes will
suspend the
Councilperson
be made. Council President Stemler made the motion to
rules for Ordinance No. 94-0R-36, seconded by
Potter and carried unanimously. Council President
Stemler made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 94-0R-36 on all three
readings, increasing the Vehicle Maintenance transfer for a truck by
$1,000, to add a transfer of $4,000 for sidewalk in Council transfers~
and to omit the last three transfers in Animal Shelter (Personel
transfers) ~
roil call vote:
Ayes:
Wilson, Stemler~
Nays:
seconded by Councilperson Potter, passing on the following
Councilpersons
and Potter.
None.
Wolpert~ Williams, Frantz, Wilder,
Councilperson Frantz and others have been working on a
remedy for the leaf collection situation. Rumpke has agreed to
collect leaves in plastic bags for a $.3? increase per home which will
total $2~600. This will be for the months of October and November
only. Council President Stemler explained this will require approval
by the Board of Public Works. He further explained this has been
tough but he does feel this is reasonable. Councilperson Frantz
stated the composting contract will be overseen by Jerry Fuller and
the Solid Waste Board.
Mayor Parker will be asking the Council to create and pass
an Ordinance in support of the Greenway Project. He introduced Mr.
Wayne Estopinal, Chairman of the Greenway Commission who explained a
plan in concept has been adopted. Mr. Estopinal explained the
existing Corps permit can be modified. The schematic design will be
started in October. He praised Congressman Lee Hamilton for his
efforts in obtaining grant money. He will be asking the Council to
adopt a Greenway guide. Mayor Parker, Councilperson Wilson, and
Attorney Gillenwater
The next Greenway meeting
Interpretative Center.
Councilperson Potter said the
looked into has not worked out so
being looked at.
will work with Mr. Estopinal on an Ordinance.
will be October 207 1994 at the
speaker system that was being
a system from a local vendor is
PAGE ?
SEPTEMBER 19~ 1994
Councitperson Wilson
on Riverside Drive that was
Councilperson Wilson suggests
is concerned about the electric problem
discussed at the Park Board meeting.
waiting to find out if there are plans
to bury the electric. It has been discussed to make $1,800 worth of
repairs paid from the Riverfront Non-Reverting Fund. Park Board
President Voyles explained SI,S00 in repairs are needed for immediate
problems as this is a bad situation. Councilperson Wilson will talk
with Redevelopment Director Gowens.
Councilperson Frantz would
like to volunteer to sit on the
it is his
Affirmative Action Committee. Mayor Parker explained
intention to not have any politicians on the committee. She would
like to be notified of the meetings. Councilperson Frantz asks all to
remember Street Commissioner George Trembly
surgery and also Park Superintendent Poole who
The work of both are appreciated.
Councilperson Williams requests
Council President Stemler will be meeting
Gowens regarding annexation.
Council President Stemler announced the next
government meeting will be October 11, 1994 at 4:00
Enterprise. The Council of Governments have met twice
meet again.
regarding
workshop.
who recently underwent
will be having surgery.
a workshop on annexation.
with Redevelopment Director
Councilperson Potter moved to adjourn at 9:30 o'clock P.M.
Councilperson Wolpert and unanimously carried.
CLERK AND TREASkI~ER C. R~CHARD SPENCER JR.
business and
P.M. at Free
and will meet
Council President Stemler asks to have information
the inner city road forwarded to the Council for the next
He also asks all to remember Commissioner Trembly.
There being no further business to come before the Council,
seconded by