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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 PAGE 8 MAY 3~ 1993 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: PAGE 3 MAY 3, 1993 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 PAGE ~ MAY 3, 1993 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 PAGE 5 MAY 3~ 1993 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 PAGE 6 MAY 3, 1993 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. PAGE ? 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 PAGE 8 MAY 3, 1993 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