HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-01-1993COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE~ INDIANA
FEBRUARY 1, 1993
The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville met in
regular session in Council Chambers in the City-County Building~
Jeffersonville, Indiana, at 3:30 P.M. on the 1st day of February~
1993.
with
The meeting was called to order by Councilperson Williams:
Clerk and Treasurer C. Richard Spencer Jr., at the desk.
Councilperson Williams welcomed all in attendance: asking all those
present to stand as Councilperson Steven Stemler gave the invocation.
He then asked all those present to join him in the pledge of
allegiance to the flag.
The roll was called
Bill Wolpert~ Andrew Williams
and those present were Councilpersons
III, Donna M. Frantz~ Peggy Knight
Wilder~ L. Marie Clapp~ and Steven R. Stemler.
Absent: Councilperson Robert L. Potter.
Councilperson Williams presented the minutes of the meeting
of January 197 1993 for consideration by the Council. Councilperson
Clapp made the motion to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by
Councilperson Wolpert: and carried unanimously.
Clerk and Treasurer Spencer presented the claim list as well
as two additional claims for consideration by the Council. Following
all discussion, Councilperson Stemler made the motion to approve the
claims as well as the additional~ as presented~ seconded by
Councilperson Wilder~ and carried unanimously.
Ordinance No. 93-0R-6~ An Ordinance Granting Petition For
Annexation was introduced. Mr. Bill Smith~ Attorney and Mr. Jack
Waldrip, of Clark County Memorial Hospital explained and answered
quetions regarding the Ordinance. Following all discussion,
Councilperson Frantz made the motion to suspend the rules for
Ordinance No. 93-0R-6~ seconded by Councilperson Stemler and carried
unanimously. Councilperson Frantz then made the motion to pass
Ordinance No. 93-0R-6 on all three readings, seconded by
Councilperson Stemler~ passing on a unanimous vote.
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Mr. David Coyt, an Environmental Activist appeared before
the Council regarding public transportation issues. He provided
information on transportation and population statistics for Clark and
Floyd Counties for 1980 and 1990. Mr. Coyt explained transportation
is a valuable tool to keep urban areas alive. He stated sprawl is
unhealthy growth and he wanted the Council to be aware of the
downsides of sprawl. Mr. Coyt would like to see available services
made usable through education: promotion and advertising. He will be
available to work with the Council to help provide transportation.
Attorney Gillenwater explained an Ordinance regarding
blasting is being worked on and will be ready at a later date. He
then introduced Ms. Cecile Blau, Attorney for Liter's Quarry: Mr. John
Hamm, Liter's Quarry Manager, and Mr. Barry Hornback, Liter's Quarry
Blaster. Mr. Hornback is a licensed blaster in Kentucky. Indiana
does not have a blasting license. Ms. Blau explained the "Barry
Incident" was a small human error and Mr. Hornbach was hired following
this incident. Ms. Blau appealed to the Council to not pass a
Blasting Ordinance as she does not feel one could be designed to take
care of all concerns~ and avoid litigation. The following promises
are made by Liter's Quarry; federal regulations will be followed for
the storage of explosives, adequate insurance will be continued, a 21
foot vibration ledge will be left in the areas closest to Northhaven
and Woodhaven~ all holes in the Northhaven and Woodhaven areas will be
covered, adjust blasting techniques to reduce vibration and the risk
of rocks becoming projectiles~ limit the amount of holes per blast~
limit blasting to between 9 A.M. and 4 P.M. Monday thru Friday and
between 9 A.M. and 12 Noon on Saturdays. A firm has been hired to
monitor vibrations and a citizens group has been set up to monitor
also. Liter's Quarry agrees to be bound by Kentucky standards as
Indiana does not have standards. All federal regulations will be
followed also. Ms. Blau feels the dust problem has been addressed.
There are plans to move the processing plant to the bottom of the
Quarry which should help also. The Council is invited to visit the
Quarry and witness a blast. The Building Commissioner will be called
before each blast for the next two or three weeks. These promises are
in letter form.
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Councilperson Frantz will have a public forum Resolution
available for distribution in the next meeting packet.
Councilperson Stemler introduced Ordinance No. 93-0R-?, An
Ordinance Amending Certain Portions Of Section 1 Of Ordinance No.
91-0R-44 And Ordinance No. 92-0R-48~ explaining the Housing Inspector
will be taking a three month leave of absense and this will provide
for an Inspector during this time. Following all explanations and
discussion, Councilperson Stemler made the motion to suspend the rules
for Ordinance No. 93-0R-7~ seconded by Councilperson Clapp and
carried unanimously. Councilperson Stemler then made the motion to
pass Ordinance No. 93-0R-7
Councilperson Clapp, passing on
Ayes: Councilpersons
Wilder, and Clapp.
Nays: None.
Councilperson Stemler
on all three readings, seconded by
the following roll call vote:
Stemler~ Wolpert~ Williams, Frantz,
introduced Ordinance No. 93-0R-8, An
Wilder added a transfer to heat in the Vehicle Maintenance Department
explaining it may be necessary later in the year to ask for an
additional appropriation to replace these funds. Following all
explantions and discussion, Councilperson Stemler made the motion to
suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 93-0R-8~ seconded by
Councilperson Clapp and carried unanimously. Councilperson Stemler
then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 93-0R-8 on ali three
readings, seconded by Councilperson Clapp, passing on the following
roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilpersons Stemler~ Wolpert~ Williams~ Frantz,
Wilder~ and Clapp.
Nays: None.
Clerk and Treasurer Spencer presented the annual financial
report to the Council explaining this will be published.
Councilperson Frantz made the motion to appoint
Councilperson Wilder to the Redevelopment Commission, seconded by
Councilperson Clapp and carried unanimously.
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Kitchen.
Councilperson Clapp has received a thank you note from Ms.
Wheatley for the donation from recycling made to the Soup
Councilperson Stemler recognized Mr. Dick Scott who was in
attendance, expressing gratitude for his volunteer work on the
Gazaboo. A round of applause was given to Mr. Scott.
Councilperson Stemler announced a Building Authority meeting
the next day at 4
representative from the
be attending.
Councilperson
explained he is unable to attend~ asking for a
City to be there. Attorney Gillenwater will
Wolpert explained the problems the City is
Treasurer Spencer
experiencing with the parking signs. There is a need for higher and
stronger posts. Street Commissioner Trembly further explained the
problem saying $1~?00 will be needed to make the replacements. A
transfer of funds will be made available.
Councilperson Williams thanked the Board of Works for the
work done on the flooding problems at Claysburg Towers and Indiana
Avenue. The Spring Hill Park corner is being graded.
Councilperson Williams encourages the Council to look into
creative financing tools to hopefully lighten the burden on the
property tax.
Clerk and
Finance Board meeting, February 8, 1993
Conference Room.
There being no further business
Councilperson Stemler moved to adjourn at 8:45
by Councilpereon Wolpert and unanimously carried.
announced there will be a
at 9:20 A.M. in the Mayor's
to come before the Council~
o'clock P.M. seconded
MAYOR/ '~AYM-[~D ~. PARK~RV?R-
ATTEST:
JR.