HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-02-1993COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
AUGUST 8, 1993
The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville met in
regular session in Council Chambers in the City-County Building,
Jeffersonville, Indiana, at 8:30 R.M. on the Bnd day of August, 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
asked all
flag.
Councilperson Steven Stemler gave the invocation. He then
those present to join him in the pledge of allegiance to the
The roll was called and those present were Councilpersons
Bill Wolpert, Andrew Williams IIIs Donna M. Frantz, Peggy Knight
Wilder, Barbara Wilson, Robert L. Potters and Steven R. Stemler.
Absent: None.
Mayor Parker presented the minutes of the meetings of July
I9~ 1993s July 80, 1993~ and July 81, 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.
Clerk and Treasurer Spencer presented the claim list with
one additional claim for consideration by the Council. Following all
discussions Council President Potter made the motion to approve the
claims as presented, seconded by Councilperson Wolpert and carried
unanimously.
Ms. Sharon Smith, representing the Downtown Merchants
Association, distributed a brochure from Waterfront Development
Corporation requesting the Mayor and Council please locate and endorse
a site for a casino gambling boat. Ms. Smith suggests that proposals
be put in place by August 85. The Ogden Corporation is on the agenda
for the Saturday workshop. Mr. Jim Johns also asked the Mayor and
Council to endorse a site, not an operator. He stated a site be
chosen and move forward as it would not be fair to bid more than one
site. Mr. Coomer stated many buildings in downtown need help and this
would be a reason to renovate and bring up to code some of the
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buildings. He urged the Mayor and Council to make a decision and get
it going. Ms. Betty Moore asks for the City's cooperation in
endorsing the foot of Spring Street as this area is viable for a
casino or restaurant. This area is the Port of Jeffersonville. Ms.
Smith again pleaded with the Council to consider a deadline of August
~5, 1993. Mr. Jim Johns explained the brochure is not a proposal,
only artist renderings. There will be a video available soon. Mayor
Parker explained there are many interpretations of the law. Attorney
Gillenwater explained the site decision will not be made by the City,
however the City could endorse a site. He further explained economic
development will be the number one issue with the State. The City
picking the site is not possible, however a recomendation may be made.
The City can control zoning and infrastructure. Mayor Parker agreed
with Attorney Giilenwater that the City cannot make the site decision
however he is sure a recommendation would be taken into consideration.
Mr. Ron Carroll agrees on this point also, but sees nothing wrong with
the City recommending a site and be ready when the Commission has been
appointed. Mr. Wayne Estopinal explained an endorsement would carry a
lot of weight and encourages this. He recommends a specific outline
for the total project with a timetable. A study should be site
specific and there is a need for formal R.F.P.'s. Mr. Jim Johns would
like the Council to endorse the Spring Street Site as the only ones to
benefit from the DeMars Haka site would be DeMars Haka.
Clerk and Treasurer Spencer introduced Ordinance No.
93-OR-A8 An Ordinance Transferring Certain Fund Within Same Department
(Cumulative Capital Development,
Engineer>. Councilperson Williams
Council President Potter made the
Ordinance No. 93-0R-48, seconded
Vehicle Maintenance, and City
read the items to the audience.
motion to suspend the rules for
by Councilperson Williams and
93-0R-48 on
passing on the
carried unanimously. Following all questions, Council
Potter made the motion to pass Ordinance No.
readings, seconded by Councilperson Williams,
tull call vote:
Ayes: Councilpersons, Stemler, Potter, Wolpert,
Frantz, Wilder, and Wilson.
Nays: None.
President
all three
following
Williams,
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Additional
introduced
President
Resolution No.
Appropriation
and explained
Potter made the motion
seconded by Councilperson Williams
93-R-BO, A Resolution To Advertise For
(Cumulative Capital Development) was
by Clerk and Treasurer Spencer. Council
to pass Resolution No. 93-R-20,
and carried unanimously.
Clerk and Treasurer Spencer explained the budgets as
proposed at this point would require a tax rate of $5.44. The rate
must be advertised the first time no later than August 13,
rate may be lowered following advertisement, however it
raised. Council President Potter explained
was advertised at $5.295, and was approved by
recommends this be advertised and could be
1993. This
may not be
that last year the rate
the State at $5.109. He
lowered at the meetings
scheduled for August 23, and August 30.
motion to table the budgets and have at
advertising a rate.
bring down the rate,
to the paper. There
Councilperson Wilson made the
least one more meeting before
Clerk and Treasurer Spencer explained ways to
however there is a need to get the advertisement
is still time to make cuts. A budget worksession
will be held Thursday, August 5, 1993 at 6:30 P.M. Councilperson
Wilder seconded the motion to table which passed 6-1. Council
President Potter voted nay. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer strongly
urges the Council to make Thursday night an official meeting because
if the advertising deadlines
reverts to the current year
appropriations and confusion.
are not met the budgets automatically
which would mean a lot of additional
It was decided to recess at the end of
the meeting
The
morning August
o'clock A.M.
tonight and continue the meeting on Thursday, August 5.
agenda for the Council Workshop to be held Saturday
?~ 1993 was discussed and decided to begin at 8:00
On the agenda will be Pepper Cooper, Agent of Record,
the Ogden Group, Mr. Wayne Estopinal and others.
Mayor Parker asked the Council to consider a replacement on
the Historic Board of Review for former Councilperson Clapp.
Councilperson Frantz asked the Mayor and Council to consider
dedicating Firehouse ~3 to the memory of Firefighter Dale Richardson
who passed away recently. She also asked all in attendance who could
help a burned-out family to contact the Red Cross. Ms. Mary Goode has
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been contacting many people for the benefit of this family and
explained there is a need for size 6 clothing for a boy and a girl.
Councilperson Frantz commended Firefighter Tim Conlin for organizing
the ongoing color guard for the funeral of Dale Richardson.
Councilperson Frantz thanked the Mayor, Street Commissioner Trembly,
and City Engineer Miller for the downtown signs.
Councilperson Wilder explained the
last week and elected Ms. Vicky Conlin as
Vaughn as Vice President. The Commission
Ethics Commission met
President and Reverend
is off to a good start,
however they will be postponing the statment deadline. They are
working on rules. The next meeting will be Monday August 23, 1993 at
9:30 A.M. in the Mayor's Conference Room.
Councilperson Stemler read a
Building Commissioner Gavin expressing the
the Court Avenue median lighting.
Commissioner Gavin and all discussion,
motion to add the transfer to allow for
No. 93-R-80, seconded by Council
Treasurer Spencer explained there are
the Cumulative Capital Development
letter he received from
need for $3,A18 to correct
Following explanation by
Councilperson Stemler made the
this expenditure to Resolution
President Potter. Clerk and
funds available for transfer in
Fund. Following discussion,
Council President Potter withdrew his motion and Councilperson Stemler
withdrew his motion to add this to Resolution No. 93-R-20. This will
be added as a tranfer to Ordinance No. 93-0R-48.
Mayor Parker commended the
several local communities that took
Richardson. He explained the casket
Firehouse #3 was very
commends Chief
Police and Fire Departments from
part in the funeral for Dale
atop the 1932 fire truck rolling
impressive and quite a tribute.
Dooley, Chief Elliott, and Assistant
in review past
He specifically
Chief Elder.
Ms. Sharon Smith requests that Mr. Carroll Gowens not be
involved in the R.F.P.'s due to his conflict of interest with the
DeMars Haka Corporation.
Mr. Don Ross
questions regarding the bid on
Attorney Gillenwater explained
proposal on the property and a
of Manhatten Realty of New York asked
the property at the foot of Spring.
the Parks Department has accepted a
lease is being negotiated. It will be
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presented to
signed. Proper advertising procedures were followed.
The question was asked who owns the property at
Spring Street. Attorney Gillenwater explained this is a
the City Council for final approval. No lease has been
City Parks Department.
Ms. Sharon Smith feels it is
only consider the proposal received.
Ms. Betty Moore stated
favor of a floating restaurant at
asks the footage not be reduced.
the foot of
part of the
only fair and ethical to
the Merchants Association is in
the foot of Spring Street and she
Mr. Clarence Keys questioned the Council advertisements in
the Evening News. Councilperson Wilder has received complaints that
the Council agenda is "buried in the back". She will contact the
Evening News.
Mayor Parker introduced Mr. Jim Urban as the newly appointed
Director of Jeffersonville Main Street Incorporated.
There being no further business to come before the Council,
Council President Potter at 9:45 o'clock P.M. moved to recess until
August 5, 1993 at 6:30 o'clock P.M. in the Mayor's Conference Room,
seconded by Councilperson Stemler and unanimously carried.
~OR ~A'~MOND 'J. PARKEI~ Jl~
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