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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