HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-03-1993COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
MAY 3, 1993
The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville met in
regular session in Council Chambers in the City-County
Jeffersonville, Indiana: at 9:30 P.M. on the 3rd day of May:
The meeting was called to order by Mayor
Jr., with Clerk and Treasurer C. Richard Spencer
Mayor Parker welcomed all in attendance, asking all
Buildings
1993.
Raymond J. Parker
Jr, at the desk.
those present to
stand as
asked all those present to join him
flag.
The roll was called
Bill Wolpert, Andrew Williams
Councilperson Steven Stemler He then
in the pledge of allegiance to the
gave the invocation.
and those present
III, Donna M.
were Councilpersons
Frantz, Peggy Knight
Wilder, Robert L. Potter~ and Steven R. Stemler.
Absent: Councilperson L. Marie Clapp.
Mayor Parker presented the minutes of the
19, 1993 for consideration by the
made the motion to approve the
Councilperson Wolpert, and carried
meeting of April
Council. Council President Potter
minutes as presented: seconded by
unanimously.
Clerk and Treasurer Spencer
one additional claim for consideration
discussion: Council President Potter made
claims as presented:
unanimously.
Ordinance
seconded by
presented the claim list with
by the Council. Following all
the motion to approve the
Councilperson Wolpert and carried
Mayor Parker introduced Ordinance No. 93-0R-27, An
Amending Ordinance No. 85-0R-57, asking Ms. Carlene
Bottorff, Chairperson of the Human Relations Commission to comment on
the Ordinance. Ms. Bottorff explained the makeup of the commission,
the terms, the number of members and the need for the amendment, and
answered questions. Mayor Parker recommends Mr. Craig Miles fill the
vacancy of Reverend Gary. Councilperson Williams endorses and
nominates Mr. Craig Miles to fill the vacancy, seconded by Council
President Potter and carried unanimously. Council President Potter
then made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 93-0R-27,
seconded by Councilperson Williams and carried unanimously. Council
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President Potter made
three readings, seconded
unanimously.
Attorney
the motion to pass Ordinance No. 93-0R-87 on all
by Councilperson Williams and carrried
Gillenwater explained he has
Statement of Benefits submitted by Kentuckiana Thermo
found the renovations have been completed.
President of Kentuckiana Thermo King Inc.,
explained they are a small company that had
looked into the
King, Inc. and
He then introduced the
Mr. Goudy. Mr. Goudy
met with previous Mayor
Dale Orem regarding a tax abatement and were told they would have one~
however upon looking into the situation find they do not. The company
has 19 employes now and hopes to double their operation in two to
three years. Councilperson Williams stated there have been problems
in communication regarding the process involved in tax abatements.
Attorney Gillenwater explained the Auditor and State Tax Commission
will accept tax abatement following
approved if the Council desires.
strongly there is a need for continuity
It is apparent there is a need for
directions. Councilperson Stemler asked
intent or anything in writing from the
completion~ and this may be
Councilperson Williams feels
and the Council could be sued.
a mechanism for the proper
if Mr. Goudy has a letter of
previous administration. Mr.
Goudy explained he did not. Councilperson Stemler also feels a need
for continuity and he also has reservations concerning the litigation
from Mr. Kaelin. Attorney Gillenwater agrees there is a need for
continuity, however he does not feel this would have any bearing on
the case of Mr. Kaelin requesting an abatement one and one half years
later. He does recommend a policy. He offered to work with the
Chamber of Commerce for a better understanding of the process.
Councilperson Wolpert agreed there should be a rule and the Council
should go by it. Councilperson Stemler supports abatement as a tool
and there is a need for guidelines for clear understanding.
Councilperson Wilder apologizes but feels the Council cannot be
inconsistent and this Council is not obligated to carry out the
promises made by another administration. Mayor Parker apologizes
also. Following all further comments and questions, Council President
Potter made the motion to accept the Statement of Benefits for
Kentuckiana Thermo King, Inc., seconded by Councilperson Wilder,
failing on the following roll call vote:
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Ayes: None.
Nays: Councilpersons Stemler, Potter~ Wolpert, Williams,
Frantz, and Wilder.
Councilperson Williams called attention to the quotes for a
truck, distributed to the Council, asking Street Commissioner Trembly
to comment. Commissioner Trembly explained the poor condition of the
truck he wishes to replace and the functions the new truck will
perform. Councilperson Williams recommends a truck be purchased with
funds from the Cumulative Capital Development Fund. All agreed and
requested action be taken for an additional appropriation from this
fund. Councilperson Stemler inquired if one person would be
accountable for the maintenance of a new truck. Commissioner Trembly
explained there will be B to 3 drivers qualified to drive the truck.
Mayor Parker informed the Council
strict on these matters.
Councilperson Williams
that Commissioner Trembly is very
introduced Ms. Sharon Hilton~
Chairperson of the Clark County Health Care Clinic, Board of Directors
who distributed the 199B annual report of the Clinic. She explained
this is a volunteer clinic serving the "working poor". The Clinic has
received State attention and will be receiving Federal money for a
Nurse Practitioner which will allow the Clinic to be open 40 hours a
week. She thanked the Council for helping provide the "seed" money
last year, however there is still a need for community support and she
would like to request a donation of $5,000 this year. Councilperson
Williams personally endorses this program explaining he is on the
Clinic Board, however this is a volunteer position and he receives no
compensation. Ms. Hilton
facility giving appreciation
they give. The Council will
invites the Council to
to Clark County Memorial
let Ms. Hilton know.
come and see the
Hospital for all
Phil Ellis of Hoosier
to be held in
is also on the
no compensation.
Councilperson Williams introduced Mr.
Vally asking him to speak about "Drug Free Weekend"
Langsden Park. Councilperson Williams explained he
Hoosier Valley Board as a volunteer that receives
Mr. Ellis explained this weekend is put on by the Family Support and
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Drug Free Committee, also explaining the expenses. Mr. Ellis requests
the City help with a donation of $895. Councilperson Williams stated
this program is held in his district that has had a poor image and
this is being redirected as a crack down has been requested for the
drug problems in Claysburg and the City at large. Councilperson
Stemler endorses this program and challenges the County Coucil to
match the donation from the City. County Counciperson Dennis Simon
Council President
to find $895 in the
explained the County Council has donated $1,400~
Potter will meet with Clerk and Treasurer Spencer
budget to be presented at the next meeting.
Attorney Gillenwater introduced Ordinance No.
Draft 4, An Ordinance Regulating Blasting Within The
93-0R-12,
Jeffersonville, Indiana,
who would
appreciate
live with
discussion,
City of
explaining he has met with the contractors
prefer no Ordinance regulating blasting, however they did
the changes. Contractor Tom Galligan explained he could
this if the others could. Following all comments and
Councilperson Frantz made the motion to pass Ordinance No.
93-0R-12, Draft 4, for the third and final reading, seconded by
Councilperson Wilder, passing on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilpersons Stemler, Potter, Wolpert, Williams,
Frantz, and Wilder.
Nays: None.
Mayor Parker announced Mr. Les Kavanaugh has been registered
for a blasting school.
Councilperson Wilder introduced Resolution No. 93-R-12, A
City Survey Resolution~ reading it aloud. Councilperson Frantz
recommends all seven Councilpersons names, addresses, and phone
numbers be included. Following discussion on questions~ the Council
agreed to publish this two times at a cost of $350. Councilperson
Wilder made the motion to pass Resolution No. 93-R-18, seconded by
Councilperson Williams and carried unanimously.
Council President Potter introduced Ordinance No. 93-OR-R8,
An Ordinance Reestablishing Jeffersonville Cumulative Capital
Development Fund, explaining the need for this and urging the Council
to keep this in effect. Council President Potter made the motion to
suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 93-0R-28, seconded by
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Councilperson Williams. Councilperson Frantz questioned the need for
a public hearing and the range of use provided for in the Ordinance.
Councilperson Williams explained this was set up originally for
vehicles, however it is left up to the discretion of the Council for
use of the funds. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer explained this is
considered a public hearing and following passage by the local Council
the State Tax Commission will hold a public hearing. Clerk and
Treasurer Spencer also gave a brief history of this program,
expressing the need to have options available. The motion to suspend
the rules then passed unanimously. Council President Potter made the
motion to pass Ordinance No. 93-0R-28
by Councilperson Williams, passing on
Ayes: Councilpersons Stemler,
Frantz, and Wilder.
Nays:
Clerk
93-0R-29] An
Department,
on all three readings~ seconded
the following roll call vote:
Potter, Wolpert~ Williams,
None.
and Treasurer Spencer introduced
Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds
asking Street Commissioner Trembly to explain
Ordinance No.
Within Same
the need for
the transfer.
of Federal law
correct
suspend
Councilperson
then made the
Councilperson Frantz,
Commissioner Trembly explained the City is in violation
on the storage of salt and the funds will be used to
this situation. Councilperson Williams made the motion to
the rules for Ordinance No. 93-0R-~9, seconded by
Cooper
self-funded
Frantz, passing unanimously.
motion to pass Ordinance No.
passing on the following
Councilperson Williams
93-0R-29, seconded by
roll call vote:
Stemler, Potter, Wolpert, Williams,
Ayes: Councilpersons
and Wilder.
Nays: None.
Mayor Parker introduced Agent of Record E. C. "Pepper"
asking him to give the Council an update on the health
Mr. Cooper distributed a financial summary of the
health insurance, explaining there are two types of
conferred with
as Mayor Parker
being specific, and the other the aggregate. He has
the Board of Works and the Insurance Committee as well
who urged Mr. Cooper to keep or increase the benefit
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level with no increase in cost. Humana had asked for a 10~ increase,
however after ~going over the claims and making Humana aware of several
situations~ they have settled on a 0 rate increase. The City started
the year with a balance of $B57,000 in the self-funded acount without
funding to the maximum amount. The Board of Works did vote to remain
with Humana with no increase in specific or aggregate amounts and the
maximum claims liability. Agent Cooper~ due to an increase in his
staff, and education concerning Section 125, he is now able to offer
this to the City at no charge. The funds previously used for Section
125 will now be used to offer Vision Care. The Board of Works has
approved the Section 125 program~ the offering of 2 dental plans, and
the vision program. Section 125 was explained as a financial
advantage to the employees and the City. This is very involved and a
lot of work and Agent Cooper gave credit to the Clerk and Treasurer's
Office and thanked the Council for funding the position in that office
that has made all the insurance programs work, including the
prescription plan and the well-care program which the Clerk and
Treasurer's Office administers without the expense that an
administrator would charge. Agent Cooper answered questions and told
the Council he will be giving them periodic updates.
Mayor Parker congratulated Park Superintendent Rodger
Caldwell on the 199B Park Department Annual Report.
Council President Potter announced that due to the work of
Building Commissioner Gavin, Councilperson Stemler and the volunteers
in the Park Department, the volunteers have agreed to build the ramp
the funds will come from the Park budget. There
additional appropriation in the amount of $2,500
on the gazeebo, and
may be a need for an
later.
Clerk and Treasurer Spencer feels there may be a need for
the City to borrow funds from the Utility before the tax settlement is
received. The Council approved an Ordinance in 199B allowing this,
however the City did not have to borrow. There were questions
concerning the bond ordinance at that time and he
Councilpersons to call the State Board of Accounts on
Clerk and Treasurer Spencer will bring this up at the
invites any
this matter.
next Council
meeting.
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MAY 3~ 1993
Councilperson Frantz suggests the Council meet in Workshop
session on Saturday, May 15, 1993 at 9:00 A.M. Mr. Jeff Agan, the new
owner of Youngstown Shopping Center will be in attendance.
Councilperson Wilder will have a representative talk about
the 1-65 corridor at the budget work session. She asks
tell Bob Hedge what a good job he does with the
sponsors. Councilperson Stemler informed the
Commissioner has informed him the Court Avenue
flow devices have to be inspected and this should cost about $200.
The Council agreed this should be paid from the Council budget, water
line item. Councilperson Stemler announced the Solid Waste District
Board has an agreement which Attorney Gillenwater has looked at. This
is a four year committment which the Council needs to go over with
Attorney Gillenwater. He also announced a workshop for the public
will be held May 12, 1993 at the Ken Ellis Center by Solid Waste
District Board Manager Jerry Fuller. Councilperson Stemler questioned
when the Council would get preliminary budgets as he feels it was
rushed last year. Mayor Parker stated the pre-budget team starts May
17~ 1993 and they will be working with the Council and should have
budgets by the first of July.
Council President Potter
scheduled for June ?~ be rescheduled
the Council to
Stick Horse Derby he
Council the Building
sprinkler system back
President Potter has received 26 letters from a
in Clarksville backing recycling. He found these interesting and
enjoyable. Council President Potter has distributed a proposed Ethics
Ordinance to the Council asking they read it. He announced there will
be a symposium in Anderson, Indiana regarding discrimination. This
would be very good for the Council to attend and asks this be
remembered when considering travel in the 1994 budget.
Ms. Sharon Martin, a resident of Hamburg Pike, spoke for
herself and her Mother, Ms. Betty Moss, also a resident of Hamburg
Pike, asking the Council help with the traffic problems of speeding
and trucks on Hamburg Pike. She relayed incidents, expressing concern
for the speed. Police Officer Dennis Simon will contact the State
Police to see if the Weight and Measures people can help with the
requests the Council meeting
for June 8. All agreed. Council
Social Studies Class
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trucks. He will also request the Police Chief to set up extra
patrols. Ms. Martin then asked for help with a problem of "human
trespassing". She explained golfers and residents of a nearby
subdivision walk to the businesses on the corner and trespass through
the yard on their way. They have also experienced damage from golf
balls. She has tried to get help from the Elks Club Golf Committee.
Stemler offered help from the Council in the form of a
Councilperson
letter.
Mr. John
blasting ordinance.
Mockabee thanked the Council for passing the
He has been working with Mr. John Hamm of the
Quarry and the situation in Woodhaven has been very good lately.
There being no further business to come before the Council,
Council President Potter moved to adjourn at 9:55 o'clock P.M.
seconded by Councilperson Stemler and unanimously carried.
~AYSR ~&~O~ZD J.-PARK~R ;
ATTEST:
CLERK AND TREASURE C~. RIcH~NCER