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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. PAGE 2 OCTOBER 3, 1994 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 PAGE 3 OCTOBER 3~ 1994 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. PAGE 4 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 PAGE 5 OCTOBER 3, 1994 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