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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. PAGE 8 FEBRUARY 1, 199B 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. PAGE 3 FEBRUARY 1, 1993 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. PAGE 4 FEBRUARY 1, 1993 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.