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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-21-1993COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA JUNE R1, 1993 The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville met in regular session in Council Chambers in the City-County Building, Jeffersonville~ Indiana, at ?:30 P.M. on the Rlst day of June~ 1993. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Raymond J. Parker Jr., with Deputy Clerk and Treasurer Barbara Hollis, 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 ail 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, Barbara L. Wilson, Robert L. Potter, and Steven R. Stemler. Absent: None. Mayor Parker announced the meetings and Police Officer Sergeant At Arms who will be present at ali of this year. the meetings. Mayor This is being done to assure he now will be using a gavel during Dennis Simon will be the official meetings for the duration order is retained during Parker then asked Utility Director Steve Tolliver to read a Treatment Plant employee Don Griffin. apology from Mr. Griffin explaining he language at the previous meeting. Mr. letter addressed to the Mayor and City Council from Wastewater The letter was a letter of was sorry for his behavior and Griffin, in stating he enjoys his job, explained the issues at hand were very important to himself and his fellow employees. His intentions were good however he realizes he presented them wrong. Council President Potter presented a plaque of appreciation to Ms. Marie Clapp for her sincere and dedicated service of Jeffersonville. Mayor Parker presented the minutes of the meeting to the City of June 8, 1993 for consideration by the Council. Council President Potter made the motion to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by Councilperson Wolpert, and carried unanimously. PAGE 2 JUNE Bl~ 199B Deputy Clerk Hollis presented the claim list with two additional claims for consideration by the Council. Following all discussion~ Councilperson Williams made the motion to approve the claims as presented along with the additional, seconded by Councilperson Potter and carried unanimously. Attorney Gillenwater introduced Ordinance No. 93-0R-36, Petition To Vacate (Al Schmitt), explaining this is now before the Council in corrected form. Councilperson Wilder asked Land Surveyor Bob Isgrigg if he could foresee any more problems in this area. Surveyor Isgrigg Wilder made the 93-0R-36, seconded Councilperson does not believe there will be any. Councilperson motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. by Councilperson Williams and carried unanimously. Wilder then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 93-0R-36 on all three readings, carried unanimously. Councilperson Wilder Solid Waste Dumping, for the seconded by Councilpereon Williams and introduced Ordinance No. 93-0R-31~ third reading explaining the minor changes. Following all discussions, Councilperson Wilder made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 93-0R-31 on the third and final reading~ seconded by Councilperson Frantz, passing unanimously. Councilperson Stemler introduced Reverend Susan Mills who is a member of the Board of Directors of the Children's Choir of Jeffersonville. Reverend Mills explained this is a program for children who will be entering the third through sixth grade who will participate in a chorus~ be taught music reading and a variety of other skills. This is a non-profit organization that is an exciting opportunity for Jeffersonville. She explained the budget and the funding. A grant has been awarded and donations are being solicited. The Jeffersonville Parks Department looking for additional volunteers. Mayor Parker introduced Ms. is involved, however they are Jennifer Adrio who presented an interesting summary of the work United Way does. She asked three questions of the Council and the audience that made everyone aware of how important the United Way is to the Community. A Compliance With Statement of Benefits forms from Tom W. Sander and Fred M. Ralston was presented to the Council for review. PAGE 3 JUNE 21~ 1993 Attorney Gillenwter presented Resolution No. Resolution Approving Statement of Benefits For Purposes Tax Abatement (Youngstown Partners~ Attorney Bob Lanum explained this is improvements only. Council President 93-R-15, A Of Property L.P.). Youngstown Partners a request for tax abatement on Potter stated the Council had met with the owners in their workshop. Following discussion, Council President Potter made the motion to pass Resolution No. 93-R-15, seconded by Councilperson Wolpert and carried unanimously. Councilperson Williams asked the Council to reconsider a Statement of Benefits for Kentuckiana Thermo King~ Inc.~ explaining he has met with Mr. Greg Fitzloff of the Chamber of Commerce and former Mayor Dale Orem. He explained the Council does have the option to reconsider this. Mr. Larry Goudy~ Partner, and Mr. Maurice Byrne, Attorney explained what had been done and how it had taken longer than anticipated. There is prospect for another operation with salaies going from $180~000 to $460~000 annually. They invite all to come and see their facility as they are very proud. Councilperson Williams made the motion to accept the Statement of Benefits for nine years~ seconded by Councilperson Frantz and carried unanimously. Councilperson Williams introduced Resolution No. 93-R-16~ A Resolution to Advertise For Additional Appropriation (Animal Shelter)~ explaining this if for overtime in the Animal Shelter~ Shelter Manager Wheatley explained there is approximately $3,300 now owed for overtime and although they are conservative~ they are on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Councilperson Stemler inquired if any of this was for work done for the County. Manager Wheatley explained it was not. Councilperson Williams made the motion to pass Resolution No. 93-R-16~ seconded by Councilperson Stemler and carried unanimously. Mayor Parker explained when looking into street repairs it was found extra funds were needed to make repairs on Spring Street due to excessive weight. Following this the weight limits have been enforced. The intersection at Eastern Boulevard has been improved. A group of business people have contested to the Board of Public Works claiming the enforcement of the weight limits was harming businesses PAGE A JUNE 8171993 that pay taxes. A large group was pleased with this enforcement. Representatives of both groups were asked to explain their positions to the Council. Mr. Dan Julius, of Dan's Truck and Diesel explained by shutting Spring Street down access has been closed to Stansifer Avenue which is the only practical access to 1-65. He explained the problems of using other ways. Mr. Julius spoke on behalf of 8 to 10 businesses. Street Commissioner Trembly explained the extensive and expensive repairs that are necessary. Ms. Betsy Walters~ General Manager of Optical Gallary expressed concern for the number of trucks, the speeds~ the loss of loads, and the pollution. This is a business, residential and school zone that has a handicapped. The primary offenders are trucks as oppossed to the "18 wheelers". There trucks within an 8 hour period. This has been Council President Potter feels the real problem great number of elderly and the dump trucke and cement are approximately 80© a truck route forever. is the trucks from the Quarry and the cement trucks. He personally counted 55 trucks in one hour that passed the entrance to the Animal problem is that Indiana does not have a "tarp for a compromise and a control of the speed. to adhere to strict planning and zoning. A taken. Many suggestions and compromises were Shelter. Some of the law". There is a need This is a prime example traffic count will be discussed. Additional signs will be put in place. Councilperson Stemler made the motion to go with the recommendation of Mayor Parker to enforce 80 MPH, seconded by Councilperson Wolpert. Further suggestions continued. Councilperson burden on trucks if the weight limit there is no choice but to enforce this written. Councilpereon Wolpert withdrew discussion of problems and Williams feels it will be a is enforced. Mayor Parker said until another Ordinance is his second and Councilperson Stemler withdrew his motion. Councilperson Frantz made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 93-0R-37, An Ordinance Rescinding Eight Ton Weight Limit On Spring Street, seconded by Council President Potter and carried unanimously. Councilperson Frantz then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 9B-OR-3? on all three readings, seconded by Council President Potter, passing on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilpersons Stemler, Potter, Wolpert, Williams~ Frantz~ and Wilson. PAGE 5 JUNE 21, 1993 Nays: Councilperson Wilder. Mayor Parker will ask the Police Department to enforce the speed limit in this area. Those involved are asked to return to the second Council meeting in August to review the situation. Council President Potter announced the following Councilpersons will act as Secretary: Interior/ Natural Resourses - Councilperson Wolpert Labor Relations/Human Resources - Councilperson Potter Environment/Public Safety - Councilperson Frantz Economic Development - Councilperson Stemler Transportation - Councilperson Wilson Budget/Finance - Councilperson Williams Government/Community Relations - Councilperson Wilder Councilperson Stemler introduced Ordinance No. 93-0R-38, An Ordinance Amending Certain Portions Of Section 1 Of Ordinance No. 91-OR-AA and Ordinance No. 92-0R-48 (City Engineer). Building Commissioner Gavin has spoken to the Council in Workshop session regarding this. There being no questions, Councilperson Stemler made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 93-0R-38~ seconded by Councilperson Williams and carried unanimously. Councilperson Wilder called attention to the additional work in this office due to the 8-mile fringe. Councilperson Stemler made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 93-0R-38 on all three readings, seconded by Councilperson Wolpert~ passing on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilpersons Stemler~ Potter, Wolpert~ Williams~ Frantz, Wilder, and Wilson. Nays: None.. Councilperson Williams introduced An Ordinance Transferring Funds Within Shelter, City Engineer, Clerk and Treasurer~ Councilperson Williams explained the transfers Ordinance No. 93-0R-39~ Same Department (Animal and Common Council). to donate $4~000 to the Clark County Councilperson Ordinance No. unanimously. Ordinance No. 93-0R-39, seconded by Councilperson Stemler, the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilpersons Wilson~ Wilder~ Frantz~ Health Care Clinic. Following ali discussion, Williams made the motion to suspend the rules for 93-0R-39, seconded by Councilperson Stemler bnd carried Councilperson Williams then made the motion to pass passing on Williams, Wolpert~ Potter, and Stemler. PAGE 6 JUNE 2i, 1993 Nays: None. Deputy Clerk Hollis spoke on behalf of Clerk and Treasurer Spencer regarding an article in the Courier Journal written by Scott Wade dated June 9~ 1993~ which stated "when pressed by Goode and others in the audience~ Spencer acknowledged that the tape had been erased". This is a total misrepresentation of facts as quoted in the minutes. As of June 18 another article in the Courier Journal written by Scott Wade stated "Clerk Treasurer Richard Spencer told Goode that the tape already had been covered over by another meeting which is a routine procedure". This is a clarification that the tape had not been erased as in a cover up but the tape had been reused as is the general practice. Ordinance introduced vacate from Following all suspend the Councilperson No. 93-0R-40 An Ordinance to Vacate was and explained. This Ordinance is for the petition to Elk Pointe Developers: Inc. approved at the last meeting. discussion, Council President Potter made the motion to rules for Ordinance No. 93-0R-40~ seconded by Wilder and carried unanimously. Council President Potter made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 93-0R-40 on all three readings~ seconded by Councilperson Williams and carried unanimously. Mayor Parker announced the old Wastewater Treatment Plant will be auctioned off at 11:00 A.M. on June 297 1993. Councilperson Frantz introduced~ read aloud~ and explained Resolution No. 93-R-17~ A Resolution Of The Jeffersonville Common Council In Opposition To A Proposed Downtown Bridge Location Within The City Of Jeffersonville. Councilperson Frantz does have a petition she would like all to sign. She also would hope the Council could go to Indianapolis on this matter. Following all discussion~ Councilperson Frantz made the motion to pass Resolution No. 93-R-17, seconded by Councilperson Williams and carried unanimously. Councilperson Frantz explained there is a need to recycle the old phone books as the new ones have been distributed. Councilperson Wilder requests the recommendations for the Ethics Commission be ready for the next meeting. She will be getting PAGE 7 JUNE 81~ 1993 a handbook turned in. take over working into. acceptance to Mr. Lakeman. She also requests all City surveys be Council President Potter requests Councilperson Wilson as coordinator of recycling. Councilperson Wilson on thie. The assignment to the Historic Board will be looked Councilperson of apology Stemler requests Director Tolliver relay his from Mr. Griffin. As Secretary of Economic Development, to get "a handle on" stay abreast of the Master also a need to take local them they are appreciated. touch with support and Councilperson Stemler would like to work with the Council the tax abatement procedure. There iea need to Plan and the 10 year road plan. government to local business and He also invites the Council to the Chamber of Commerce. He appreciates the looks for good things to happen. There is to tell stay in Council Council President Potter proposes the Council meet in budget session on July 8, 1993 at 6:30 P.M. with the Police, followed by the Fire. days and when Council meeting He hopes these can be done within a two week period. Mr. John Mockabee he returned it made his special people and should be swearing should not be allowed The letter of apology sounded Griffin would have been here in person. There being no further business to Council President Potter moved seconded by Councilperson Stemler explained he had been out of town for 9 and read the paper concerning the last "blood boil". He feels the Council are treated ae special people. Cursing and and he hopes this never happens again. good but it would have been nice if Mr. come before the Council, to adjourn at 9:55 o'clock P.M. and unanimously carried. ATTEST: JR.