HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-03-1994COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
OCTOBER B, 1994
The
regular session in
Building, Jeffersonville,
October 1994.
The meeting was
Jr., with Clerk and
Mayor Parker welcomed
Common Council of the City of
the Multi-Purpose Meeting Room
Indiana, at ?:30 P.M.
Jeffersonville met
in the City-County
on the 3rd day of
called to order by Mayor
Treasurer C. Richard Spencer
all in attendance, asking all
Raymond J. Parker
Jr, at the desk.
those present to
stand
then asked all
to the flag.
The
Bill Wolpert~
as Council President Steven Stemler
those present to join him in
gave the invocation. He
the pledge of allegiance
roll was called and those present were Councilpersons
Andrew Williams III, Donna M. Frantz~ Barbara Wilson,
Steven R. Stemler, and Robert L. Potter.
Absent: Councilperson Peggy Knight Wilder.
Mayor Parker presented the minutes of the meeting of
September 19, 1994, for consideration by the Council. Councilperson
Potter made the motion to approve the minutes as presented, seconded
by Councilperson Wilson and carried unanimously.
Clerk and Treasurer Spencer presented the claim list for
consideration by the Council. Following all discussion, Councilperson
Williams made the motion to approve the claims as presented, seconded
by Councilperson Potter and carried unanimously.
Council President Stemler said he had met today with the
Ogden Group: City Attorney Gillenwater, Council Attorney Hill, and
Redevelopment Director Gowens. A revised lease for the Riverfront
will be prestented to Ogden by the end of the week. It is hoped to
have the lease ready for the first reading by the next meeting.
Mr. Jim Maxwell~ Director, Silver Hammer Workshops, Inc.
appeared before the Council explaining this is a not-for-profit
environmental organization that was started in 1991. This is a pallet
recycling plant and he is here to gain support. Mr. Maxwell displayed
samples of the product. He is asking for tools and funding in the
amount of $2,500, which would be a one-time start up donation.
Following this it should be self-supporting.
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Councilperson Williams received a call from Ms. Faye Schoen
of the Clark County Humane Association as she had asked to be on the
agenda. However her concerns had been met prior to this meeting.
Councilperson Frantz asked Animal Shelter Director Voyles to explain a
proposed policy change. Director Voyles explained he had been
exploring ways to improve the adoption rate and had considered
exempting "hunting class" dogs from the spay/neuter program. This has
been retracted and the spay/neuter program will continue.
Ms. Jennifer Mead of the Department of Redevelopment
explained Resolution No. 94-R-29, A Resolution Of The Common Council
Of The City Of Jeffersonville Authorizing Submission Of A CFF Planning
Grant Application To The Indiana Department Of Commerce. The total
grant requested is a $55,000 grant with $49~000 from the Department Of
Commerce and $6,000 from the Department of Redevelopment. Following
all explanations Councilperson Potter made the motion to pass
Resolutin No. 94-R-89, seconded by Councilperson Frantz and carried
unanimously.
Councilperson Frantz explained she had looked over the
proposed composting contract and has been to a lot of meetings. At
this point she does not recommend entering into the interlocal
agreement.
Councilperson Wilson explained the Park Board has agreed to
spend up to $12,000 for the repair of the electric situation on
Riverside Drive. She has concerns for the risk. ~Electrical Inspector
Morris estimates the cost to provide above ground service will be
$380,000 to $350,000. This will not be first class or comply with the
master plan. He has asked for help from Public Service and local
suppliers. The cost per assembly is $16~000 and will service 6 docks.
This could later be converted to below ground so it would not be a
waste of money. Redevelopment Director Gowens explained the work on
the sanitary sewers and sidewalks on the south side of Riverside Drive
that is going on now will show progress to establish a base to sell
bonds. The greenway plans are closer and he would like to build docks
in 1995. Assistant Park Superintendent Elliott explained the $18~000
from the Park Department is for emergencies. Inspector Morris said
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the very high risk has been eliminated. Director Gowens suggests the
City adopt specificationsl
specifications. The abonded
Commissioner Gasvin said if
Electric Code it is shut off.
the work done now and she
Inspector Morris is trying to develop
service is being taken out. Building
the service does not meet the National
Councilperson Wilson would like to see
asks for Council approval. Clerk and
Treasurer Spencer said the Council does have final approval of all
claims from the Riverfront Non-Reverting Fund. Councllperson Wilson
made the motion to allow the expenditure of up to $12~000 for
necessary electrical repairs to be done on the riverfront, seconded by
Councilperson Frantz and carried unanimously.
Councilperson Potter presented Ordinance No. 94-0R-35, An
Ordinance Amending Certain Portions Of Section 1 Of Ordinance No.
93-0R-~8 (Animal Shelter) for the third and final reading. He assures
the Council no raises are involved. Councilperson Frantz questioned
if this has anything to do with a position she has discussed with
Director Voyles. Director Voyles stated the employee discussed is no
longer employed at the Animal Shelter and this Ordinance has nothing
to do with what was discussed. Councilperson Potter made the motion
No. 9~-0R-35 on the third and final reading~
President Stemler~ passing on the following roll
to pass Ordinance
seconded by Council
call vote:
Ayes:
Potter.
Councilpersons Wolpert, Williams~ Wilson~ Stemler, and
explaining this
Salary Ordinance
pass Ordinance
Nays: Councilperson Frantz.
Councilperson Potter presented Ordinance No. 94-0R-37, An
Ordinance Transferring Funds With Same Department (Animal Shelter),
will put the money in place to correspond with the
amendment. Councilperson Potter made the motion to
No. 94-0R-37 on the
seconded by Council President Stemler~
Councilperson Frantz oppossing.
first and second readings,
passing on a vote of 5-1 with
Councilperson Potter will be attending Indiana Association
of Cities and Towns meetings in Indianapolis the next week. He wilt
be meeting with Bill Shrewsberry and working on other grants and hopes
to have good news on his return.
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OCTOBER 3, 1994
Councilperson Frantz said residents will be receiving a
recycling mailing. Councilperson Frantz has received several phone
complaint calls regarding the odor from the Industrial Water Recycling
Plant. She is very concerned about the odor. She has talked with
Kendall Coleman and also the people at Industrial Water Recycling
Plant. Council President Stemler agrees with these concerns and has
also met with those involved. He suggests moving forward with action
as he has reminded the owners of the abatement stipulations.
Councilperson Potter is in receipt of a letter regarding
financial depositories. A finance meeting will be put on the agenda
Council
Business
the future.
Council President Stemler has mailed
recently. He reminds the Council
several
of the
articles to the
Government and
1994 at Free
for this meeting.
news on Northport
regarding an alternate route for the inner city road and they do
intend to walk the route again. He will have something for the
Council meeting on October 17. Mayor Parker referred to a letter he
received from the County Commiesioners on a meeting on ambulance
service which will take place October 5~ 1994 at ?:00 P.M. in room
308~ City County Building.
Councilperson Williams has talked with Fire Chief Dooley
regarding the purchase of a major piece of equipment. Chief Dooley
will bring his recommendation to the Council. It will take nine
months to a year to get after the equipment is ordered.
Council President Stemler has forwarded a memo to
Redevelopment Director Gowens regarding annexation. Director Gowens
is working toward the end of October for an answer. Council President
Stemler is looking forward to the Northport project as this has been
Exchange meeting to be held October 11,
Enterprise. He gave a brief review of the program
Council President Stemler is pleased with the good
which the Mayor will be sharing.
Mayor Parker announced he received word today the City has
received a EDA Grant that is just shy of $3~000~000,000 which the City
is matching by putting in sewers on Port Road for the Northport
project. This should bring a tremendous amount of jobs and people.
Congressman Lee Hamilton has been very instrumental in the awarding of
this grant. Mayor Parker has talked with Engineer Jorge Lanz
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in the works since 1998. This represents a City investment of
$110,000 for over $2,000,000,000.
There being no further business to
Councilperson Potter moved to adjourn at 8:30
Councilperson Wolpert and unanimously carried.
ATTEST:
CLERK AND TREASURE~'C. RICH,]~S~ENCER JR.
come before the Council.
clock P.M. seconded by