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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-16-1993COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA FEBRUARY 167 1993 regular The Common Council session in Council Jeffersonville, Indiana~ 1993. at 7:30 of the City of Jeffersonville met in Chambers in the City-County Building, P.M. on the 16th day of February~ Jr., with The meeting was called Clerk and Treasurer C. Richard Mayor Parker welcomed all in attendance, stand as Councilperson Steven Stemler asked all those present to join him in flag. February Council. Councilperson Clapp as presented: seconded by unanimously. to order by Mayor Raymond J. Parker Spencer Jr., at the desk. asking all those present to gave the invocation. He then the pledge of allegiance to the were Councilpersons Peggy Knight The roll was called and those present Bill Wolpert, Andrew Williams III, Donna M. Frantz, Wilder~ L. Marie Clapp, and Steven R. Stemler. Absent: Councilperson Robert L. Potter. Mayor Parker presented the minutes of the meetings of i, 1993 and February 8~ 1993, for consideration by the made the motion to approve the minutes Councilperson Wiltiams~ and carried Clerk and Treasurer Spencer presented the claim list and one additional claim for consideration by the Council. Following all discussion, Councilperson Wolpert made the motion to approve the claims as presented~ seconded by Councilperson Williams and carried unanimously. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer announced this as a public hearing for Ordinance No~ 93-0R-9, An Ordinance Of Additional Appropriation. The passage of this Ordinance will provide the funds to coinscide with the Salary Ordinance. Councilperson Wilder made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 93-0R-9~ excluding the Elected Officials, seconded by Councilperson Frantz and unanimously. Councilperson Wilder then made the motion to all three readings~ Ordinance No. 93-0R-9 excluding the Officials salaries, carried pass~ on Elected seconded by Councitperson Frantz, passing on the following roll call vote: PAGE 8 FEBRUARY 16~ 1993 Wilder, Ayes: Counciipersons and Clapp. Nays: None. Councilperson Stemler~ Wolpert~ Williams~ Frantz, Williams requests that Clerk and Treasurer Spencer prepare the proper papers to provide the funding for the Elected Officials, for the next meeting. Attorney Gillenwater has completed a draft of a blasting Ordinance and had it delivered to each Councilperson. Councilperson Clapp did not in perfect representatives on this, and does then reviewed and explained each receive one. Attorney Gi!lenwater explained this is not form as yet. He has met with Liter's Quarry anticipate making some changes. He section. It is suggested that all utilities and contractors that may be affected review this draft. Councilperson Stemler commended Attorney Gillenwater for the "extensive piece of work". He than asked if the Mayor feels this will address the concerns of the citizens. Mayor Parker has felt all along that guidelines are necessary and he does agree there is a need for an Ordinance. Attorney Gillenwater will be working with the Quarry to see that both sides are satisfied. Caution is recommended. Mr. Mockabee~ a Woodhaven resident, explained things have been better. He is working with the Quarry and reporting results of the blasts. Mr. Mockabee's neighbors agree the blasts are down in Woodhave. He then made mention to a letter in the newspaper referring to the situtaiton as a "joke". Mr. Mockabee explained this is not a "joke" and he did call the author of the letter. Several Councilpersons stated concerns regarding various sections of the draft. State and Federal doing any blasting would be affected by the Ordinance. to vote before the revisions are made. Councilperson Frantz introduced Public Forum Resolution, Councilperson speaking will be required agencies All agreed not and it does set time limits. Following all Frantz made the motion to pass Resolution Councilperson Wilder and carried unanimously. No. 93-R-4, seconded by Resolution No. 93-R-4, Williams explained those to notify in advance if they wish to speak PAGE 3 FEBRUARY 16, 1993 Clerk and Treasurer Spencer introduced Ordinance No. 9B-OR-lO, An Ordinance Transferring Funds Within Same Department (Animal Shelter). Councilperson Clapp made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 9B-OR-lO, seconded by Councilperson Williams and carried unanimously. Councilperson Clapp then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 93-0R-10 on all three readings, seconded by Councilperson Williams, passing on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilpersons Wilder, and Clapp. Nays: None. A member of the explained rather than referring what the Council is voting on. Clerk and Treasurer Stemler, Wolpert, Williams, Frantz, audience requested that to them by number so Spencer introduced Ordinances be it can be known Ordinance No. Same Department the Ordinance. Gazeboo and agreed upon to make the Attorney Gillenwater informed the Council a volunteer worker sustained injuries which required hospitalization. transfer from the Promotion This volunteer has incurred approximately $1,800 in expenses beyond what his hospitalization has paid. No suit has been suggested or threatened, however he would like to offer $1,000 for a promise not to sue. Attorney Gillenwater believes it to be morally and ethically correct to make this offer. This amount is below the City deductable amount. It is anticipated this volunteer will require more surgery. Following all discussion, Councilperson Clapp made the motion to pay suggested Fund. 93-0R-11~ An Ordinance Transferring Funds Within (Common Council). Mayor Parker explained Councilperson Clapp questioned if this transfer is made from the Water would an additional appropriation be necessary at a later date? Clerk and Treasurer Spencer explained it would be easier at the end of the year to keep all transfers from one line item. Councilperson Clapp does not feel the expenditure for signs is necessary. Councilperson Wolpert explained the need for the signs. Further discussion follwed regarding the parking signs° Councilperson Wolpert made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 9B-OR-11 on the first and second readings, seconded by Councilperson Williams and carried unanimously. It was PAGE 4 FEBRUARY 16~ 1993 the volunteer $600 from the Council promotion fund and $600 from the Mayor's promotion fund, and carried unanimously. The personnel office does have waiver forms for volunteers. Mayor Parker commended Street as the entire Street Department~ Harold for their work during the snow storm. Commissioner Trembly as well Lakeman, and Police Department Councilperson Williams feels a need for committee workshops for~'future funding of projects. Following discussion it was decided to meet February 80, 1993 and February 87~ 1993 at 9:00 A.M. in the Mayor's Conference Room for a Goals and Objectives Workshop. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer will make the proper notifications. Councilperson Williams also congratulates the Street Department. Councilperson Stem]er supports Councilperson Williams for the workshops. Mr. Jim Palmer questioned if salaries will be taken into consideration during the workshops as he is the Union President. Mr. Palmer was told they would not be discussed at this time. There being no further business to come before the Council~ Councilperson Stemler moved to adjourn at 8:45 o'clock P.M. seconded by Councilperson Williams and unanimoSsly carried. MAYOR RAYMOND J. PARKER JR. ATTEST: ~ AND TREASURE~ ~, RICkeD/S~E C