HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-01-1993COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
MARCH 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 9:30 P.M. on the 1st day of March~ 1993.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Raymond J. Parker
Jr., with Clerk and Treasurer C. Richard Spencer Jr., at the desk.
Mayor Parker 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 and those present were Councilpersons
Bill Wolpert, Andrew Williams III, Donna M. Frantz, Peggy Knight
Wilder~ L. Marie Clapp, Robert L. Potter~ and Steven R. Stemler.
Absent: None.
Mayor Parker presented the minutes of the meeting of
February 167 1993 for consideration by the Council. Councilperson
Wolpert made the motion to approve the minutes ~ith one name
correction on the last page, seconded by Councilperson Clapp~ and
carried unanimously.
Clerk and
one additional claim
discussion~ Council
Treasurer Spencer presented the claim list with
for consideration by the Council. Following all
President Potter made the motion to approve the
presented, seconded by
claims along with the additional as
Councilperson Clapp and carried unanimously.
Ordinance No. 93-0R-11, An Ordinance Transferring Certain
Funds Within Same Department (Common Council) was presented for the
third and final reading. Following discussion, Councilperson Wolpert
93-0R-11 on the third and final
Frantz, passing on the following
made the motion to pass Ordinance No.
reading, seconded by Councilperson
roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilpersons
and Wilder.
Nays: None.
Abstain: Councilperson Clapp.
Stemler: Potter, Wolpert, Williams,
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City
blasting Ordinance, reviewing
and answering questions.
representatives from Liter's
Attorney Gillenwter presented the third draft of a
the changes made from the previous draft
Attorney Gillenwater explained
Quarry would like to meet with small
groups of the Council. Mr. Mockabee asked the Council to seriously
consider exceptions to early morning blasting when children are asleep
as he feels his grandchild has been affected due to being awakened by
a blast. At the conclusion of all discussion, Council President
Potter made the motion to pass Ordinance No. ~3-0R-12 with the change
of the word explosion to hole on page 4: on the first reading only,
seconded by Councilperson Williams and carried unanimously.
Council President Potter thanked Councilperson Stemler for
being included in the opening prayer explaining he had received 55
baskets of flowers and over 600 cards following his recent surgery.
He thanked all those for their prayers~ thoughts, flowers, and cards,
explaining he will be sending thank you cards but it will take some
time to get them all done.
Council President Potter introduced Resolution No. 93-R-5,
A Resolution Authorizing Advertising For An Additional Appropriation
explaining this will provide for salaries to remain the same as they
have the last two years.
pass Resolution No.
Councilperson Wilder
officials are paid more
she does not feel this
Council
9B-R-5,
explained
than any other third class city in
is justified. Council President
President Potter made the motion to
seconded by Councilperson Clapp.
City of Jeffersonville elected
Indiana and
Potter gave
examples of elected officials that
explaining those that so desire,
feels this would allow for public
Clarence Keys asked if this
budget short again. Council
the Departments turned back $106,000 to the City
the conclusion of all discussion, Resolution No.
the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilpersons Stemler~ Potter, Wolpert,
Clapp.
donate their salaries to charaties
may do so. Councilperson Stemler
comment if it is advertised. Mr.
will raise the tax bracket and make the
President Potter reminded the audience
this past year. At
~3-R-5~ passed on
Nays: Councilpersons Frantz and Wilder.
Williams, and
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Ordinance No. 93-0R-13, An Ordinance Transferring Certain
Funds Within Same Department (Animal Shelter) was introduced.
Councilperson Williams read the transfer aloud, line by line. Animal
Shelter Director Jan Wheatley explained the transfers will allow
and ceramic flooring. Councilperson Wilder asked
need for an additional appropritaion at a later
to these transfers. Director Wheatley
there have been donations of food and a
payment for fencing
if there will be a
date due
been made at
suspend the rules
Councilperson C!app
then made
readings~
roll call
the motion
seconded by
vote:
Ayes: Councilpersons
Wilder~ and Clapp.
Nays: None.
Attorney Gillenwater
a discount. Councilperson Williams
for Ordinance No.
and carried unanimously.
to pass Ordinance No.
Councilperson Clapp,
answered "hopefully
large purchase has
made the motion to
93-0R-13, seconded by
Councilperson Williams
93-0R-13 on all three
passing on the following
Stemler, Potter, Wolpert~ Williams:
explained Ordinance No. 93-0R-14~ An
Ordinance Modifying The City Animal Control Ordinances. Director
Wheatley explained the need for a stronger Ordinance regarding vicious
animals~ the humane treatment of animals~ the rabies problem~ and the
increase in some fees. Councilperson Williams asked if the employees
would agressively go out to enforce this Ordinance and was told this
would be for some consistant violators. She does not have the staff
to go out looking for violators. Councilperson Frantz made the motion
to pass OrdinanCe No. 93-0R-14 on the first two readings~ seconded by
Councilperson Wilder and passed unanimously.
Attorney Gitlenwater explained Resolution No. 93-R-6, A
Resolution To Place $40~000 In An Interest Bearing Account As Required
By The Consent Decree Entered Into Between The United States Of
America And The City Of Jeffersonville~ Indiana. Discussion followed
regarding where these funds should come from which led to a discussion
regarding the possible sale of the old ~Wastewater Treatment Plant. A
request has been made for a permit to remove the asbestos as the
building cannot be sold until this is done. This must be sold for at
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least 90~ of the appraised value. Counilperson Stemler expressed
concern about selling this property as it is a gateway to the City and
once it is gone, it is gone. The selling of the property will be
taken under advisement. Following further discussion, Council
President Potter made the motin to pass Resolutin No. 93-R-&~
seconded by Councilperson Williams, passing on the following roll call
vote:
Ayes: Councilperson
Frantz~ Wilder~ and Clapp.
Nays: None.
Stemler, Potter, Wolpert, Williams~
Councilperson Wilder presented Resolution
resolution Supporting The Jeffersonville Department
Proposed Riverfront Development Plan, reading and
Resoluiton. Following all comments~ Councilperson
motion
Potter
to pass Resolution No. 93-R-9, seconded
and carried unanimously.
Council President Potter explained the
No. 93-R-7, A
Of Redevelopment
explaining the
Wilder made the
by Council President
to the Department
expired. He further
Councilperson
the Department
carried unanimously
Mayor Parker
the Rotary Club asking
Council appointment
from 1993 to 1999 for the upkeep of the median. This will be
discussed further at the Council Workshop to be held on Saturday.
Mayor Parker responded to recent comments made to the press
regarding his leadership by reminding all of efforts made two years
ago during the vigorous campaign to sit in the seats they are sitting
in now. A fellowship or team effort was formed at that time. · In the
early stages of the administration there may have been a
misunderstaing or misconception as what jobs or duties the Council and
the Mayor had. Mayor Parker feels some Council in the early part have
been been overzealous in taking over some of the executive authority.
He does take fault with this to some degree. He has always had an
open door policy as he has wanted input. Perhaps this is where he was
of Redevelopment held by Mr. Bob Campbell has
explained Mr. Campbell has done an excellent job.
Stemler made the motion to reappoint Mr. Bob Campbell to
of Redevelopment~ seconded by Councilperson Clapp and
has received a letter from Mr. Ken Peters of
if the Council would be donating $3~500 a year
wrong to some degree-
leadership' Mayor parker
trying to please everyone,
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He disagrees with
the perception of no
relayed a quote of "if you go through life
you please no one." To come degree this may
be where he was the first year. He then reviewed some of his goals
and objectives as Mayor, reviewing the progress that ham been made-
What has been done haS bWen positive- Some look only on the negatiVeS
when there have been so many positives- Some of the positives have
been the progress made on the Riverfront, the Wastewater Treatment
collections and grantS, the $100,000 plus returned at the end of the
year, the major fire, the snOW removal~ and litigatiOnS that have been
settled. A set of goals and objectives have been presented to the
Chamber of Commerce, the Department Heads and the Council. The Mayor
and Council owe it to the City of jeffersonville to run a good
government- Mayor Parker feels that rather than washing the laundry
to the newspapers to open doors to input. The City does not deserve
negative talk - there is too much positive talk. He urges the Council
to work together for the positive. These comments are his personal
opinions and feelings that he had to get off his chest.
Council President Potter agrees with and thanks the Mayor
for his comments to become stronger and work together. When there are
problems they should work together and not run to the media.
Councilperson Wolpert has received a letter from Ms. Becky
Christian of the Downtown Merchants supporting the Council and
community growth.
Councilperson Williams suggests a microphone be provided for
speakers from the audience. He has been asked by Ms. Nolan for a
meeting with Building Commissioner Gavin regarding building on
Fairview. Ms. Nolan stated there is no room for growth and she is
tired of taking care of the neighborhood. Commissioner Gavin informed
Ms. Nolan she will be notified of the Zoning meeting. Councilperson
Williams also suggests the time for audience input be added to the
agenda. He also reminded the Council of the March 6, workshop.
Councilperson Frantz explained there was a misunderstanding
regarding the October letter for the workshops.
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Councilperson Wilder
during the last workshop
requests the Mayor, or
department describe their
each department.
Councilperson Frantz
explained one of the areas discussed
was to develop a marketing strategy. She
his Administrative Assitant, have each
duties to show the taxpayers what is done by
Trembly and the Street Department for the 2R hours
recent snowstorm.
Councilperson Wilder would like to add to
to Tom Galligan for salt.
Mayor Parker explained the Wastewater
employees assisted the Street Department
thanked Street Commissioner George
worked during the
that a thank you
Treatment Plant
in obtaining salt. A lot of
help was given as there are 5 C.D.L. drivers~ and 5 trucks and they
ran almost continuously for 28 hours.
Councilperson Clapp feels it is necessary to reflect back on
being a unity team as it does not matter what the Mayor's goals are or
what the Council's goals are as they have to work together to
accomplish anything. She appreciates Mayor Parker's "open door
policy". He is owed the Council's respect as he is the leader.
Councilperson Stemler also appreciates the work done by
George Trembly and the Street Department. Councilperson Stemler then
read a letter of appreciation from Mr. Dick Scott explaining he will
not accept any financial assistance as he feels the accident was "his
own fault". Councilperson Stemler feels we could use more citizens
with this type of attitude. He explained we ~will be hearing more
regarding curbside recycling from the Solid Waste District Board.
Councilperson Stemler appreciates the show of leadership
shown tonight by Mayor Parker. He was taught as a child to show
respect and he has always had respect for the Mayor whatever part it
has been. He challenges the Council and the Mayor that from this day
forward to resolve collectively to roll up sleeves~ stand shoulder to
shoulder, to help address all the needs and opportunities this City
has to address the potential of the City. Therein lies the secret to
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Council President Potter thanked Councilperson Wilder -for
the Red Devils bumper sticker wishing the Red Devils good luck in the
tournament. He thanked all for a good meeting as he is happy to be
alive and back.
Mr. Clarence Keys thanked the Mayor and the Council for the
"best open meeting in years".
Mr. John Ralmer asked that the agenda be published. This
is being done.
Mr. Mockabee thanked Councilpersons Frantz, and Stemler for
the time and work on the quarry problems.
There being no further business to come before the Council,
Council President Potter moved to adjourn at 9:00 o'clock
seconded by Councilperson Stemler and unanimously carried.
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