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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-30-1993COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA AUGUST 30, 1993 since this was at this time. action. The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met in regular session in Council Chambers in the City-County Building, Jeffersonville, Indiana, at 7:30 o'clock P.M., on the 30th 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, and asked 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, Barbara Wilson, Robert L. Potter and Steven R. Stemler. Absent: None. Mayor Parker introduced Mrs. Sharon Smith of the Downtown Merchants Association who addressed the Council and thanked each member for their endorsement of the Spring Street site for the casino boat. She then invited everyone to the opening of the four new businesses in the downtowm area which will occur soon. She assured the Council it would have the support of the ~owntown Merchants in its future endeavors. Mayor Parker called upon Clerk and Treasurer Spencer to present the 1994 budget for the final reading. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer stated the Council had previously received Ordinance No. 93-0R-51, which had been passed on the first and second reading, and asked for comments or input on said Ordinance the date set for public hearing~ No comments were made He then called upon Council President Potter for further Council President Potter stated the Council had been involved in approximately seventeen meetings in the preparation of budgets in order to prepare a f~inal budget that the Council felt would be feasible and workable. He outlined and explained changes that have been made on PA~E 2 AUGUST 30, 1993 Ordinance No. 93-0R-51 (A-4) under-Common Council and Animal Shelter. At the conclusion of Council President Potter's presentation he made a motion to adopt and pass Ordinance 93-0R-51 (A through K), on the third and final reading, seconded by Councilperson Wolpert, and the following moll call vote was recorded: Ayes: Councilpersons Stemler, Potter, Wolpert, Williams, Frantz, Wilder and Wilson. out of year. motion Wilder $5.315 however, it may be changed by the State at a later time. Mayor Parker then introduced Ordinance No. 93-0R-52, An Ordinance Amending Certain Portions of Section I of Ordinance No. 91-0R-44 and Ordinance No. 92-0R-48, and explained the amendments set forth in said Ordinance. After general discussion Councilperson Wolpert made a motion to suspend the rules in anticipation of passing said Ordinance on all three readings, seconded by Councilperson Potter and carried unanimously. Councilperson Wolpert then made a motion to pass said O~dinance on all three readings, seconded by Councilperson Williams and the following roll call vote was recorded: Ayes: Councilpersons Stemler, Potter, Wolpert, Williams, Frantz, Wilder and Wilson. Nays: None. Mayor Parker then introduced Ordinance No. 93-0R-53, An Ordinance Amending Certain Portions of Section I of Ordinanc~ No~ 93-0R-48, and discussed the contents of said amendment. At the Nays: None. Councilperson Peggy Wilder then made a motion that we take 8¢ the General Fund, which will reduce the operating balance this After general discussion Councilperson Stemler seconded the and the following roll call vote was recorded. Ayes: Councilpersons Stemter~, Potter, Wolpert, Williams, Frantz, and Wilson~ Nays: None. Council President Potter announced our final tax rate is per $100 assessed valuation and will be advertised as such, PAGE 3 AUGUST 30, 1993 conclusion of his presentation Councilperson Wolpert made a motion to suspend the rules in anticipation of passing said Ordinance on all three readings, seconded by Councilperson Williams and carried unanimously. Councilperson Wolpert then made a motion to pass said Ordinance on all three readings, seconded by Councilperson Williams and the following roll call vote was recorded: Ayes: Councilpersons Stemler, Potter, Wolpert, Williams, Frantz, Wilder and Wilson. Nays: None. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer introduced Ordinance No. 93-0R-54, An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within Same Department, and reviewed the specific ~hanges as set forth in said Ordinance, as well as the reason for each transfer. At the conclusion of Clerk and Treasurer Spencer's presentation Councilperson Stemler made a motion to suspend the rules in anticipation of passing said Ordinance on all three readings, seconded by Councilperson Potter and unanimously carried. Councilperson Stemler then made a motion to pass Ordinance No. 93-0R-54 on all three readings, seconded by Councilperson Potter and the following roll call vote was recorded: Ayes: Councitpersons Stemler, Potter, Wolpert, Williams, Frantz, Wilder and Wilson. Nays: None. Mayor Raymond J. Parker, Jr. stated an agenda item with regard to a Resolution Establishing a Procedure for the Analysis, Planning~and Receiving of Proposals for a Riverboat Casino Facility Located at Riverside Drive in Jeffersonville, Indiana, had been removed from the agenda at this time at the request of the City Attorney, Michael Gillenwater. Council President Potter then addressed the Council with regard to proposals which will be forthcoming. Mayo= Raymond J. Parker, Jr. called upon Clerk and Treasurer Spencer to address Market Street Construction. He stated the first phase of the Market Street construction, which has been in the planning PAGE 4 AUGUST 30, 1993 stages for five years, will begin soon. The State took bids on the first phase on August 17th, 1993. This is a State contract and will be State sponsored, however, the City does need to put in a share amounting to $158,350 for Phase I construction of Market Street from Mulberry Street to Main Street. At the conclusion of his presentation Clerk and Treasurer Spencer advised the Council we need to have our money in hand before the contract can be let. Mid-State Paving is the company who will be doing the work on a bid'of $791,000. Mr. Spencer then asked for approval of this money for the State in order to keep us from delaying the work which may begin by October 1st. During discussion Council President Potter stated that money had been set aside for this purpose in the Roads & Streets budget, and the City's share is 20%. Mayor Parker stated this work would be done in two phases, Phase I will be from Mulberry Street to Main Street, and Phase II will be the next phase from Main Street to the City limits. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer then presented a list of claims for consideration by the Council, including the $158,350 just addressed for the Market Street Project. Following discussion Council PreSident Potter made a motion to approve the claims as presented, seconded by Councilperson Wolpert and passed unanimously. Mayor Raymond J. Parker addressed the Council with regard to a proposed plan for sharing the profits gained from a riverboat casino when Jeffersonville gets one. He outlined an agreement that he thinks will be a workable agreement for the entire county, and recited the various percentages to be awarded each entity of the county. He stated he would not ask for approval of his proposal, but would like each Councilperson to review the proposal before the next meeting, at which time said proposal will be presented to the Council. Council President Potter then asked for comments from the members of the Council. Councilperson Peggy Wilder addressed the Council regarding Police cars and previous discussions regarding purchasing, leasing, et cetera. She stated she was not in favor of purchasing eight vehicles, but would like to make a proposal that the City purchase twenty two vehicles of the fleet of cars requested PAGE 5 AUGUST 30, 1993 by Chief of Police, Rick Elliott. General discussion then ensued after which Clerk and Treasurer Spencer advised the Council that the budget that was passed this evening would not be in place until Janu- ary 1, 1994, therefore, giving the Council up until January 1, or later if desired, to implement a program decided upon by the entire Council. Council President Potter addressed the RFP of bids on the site for the casino boat. After general discussion Council President Potter stated definitely the site has to be bid. Those companies who bid and make a deposit of funds will have that money refunded to them if they do not receive the bid. Mayor Raymond J. Parker, Jr. asked the Council to strongly consider the sharing of profits and reminded the Council since this is a county referendum that it is very important that it pass or we will receive no proceeds at all. Mr. Larry Bunch of Harrah's survey information gathered during addressed the Council regarding an opinion poll of registered voters in Clark County. This opinion poll was geared toward the up- coming riverboat referendum. Mr. Bunch provided a packet of information to all Councilpersons for their review and consideration. Mr. Grant Morton, a citizen in attendance, asked Mayor Parker to restate his sharing proposal. for each entity and answered the Mr. Jimmy Johns addressed Mayor Parker reiterated the amounts questions Mr. Morton had. the Council thanking them for their endorsement of Spring Street as the site for the casino boat. He asked the entire community to become focused on what needs to be done in order to get the referendum passed. Mr. Ted Rajchel addressed the Council stating now is the time to get busy because the time is right for Jeffersonville to do something right. There being no further business to come before the Council Council President Potter moved to adjourn at 8:45 o'clock P.M., seconded by Councilperson Stemler and unanimously carried. PAGE 6 AUGUST 30, 1993 MAYOR RAYMOND J. PARKER, JR. ATTE Sj~ / \ ~/.~ CLERW AND TREASU~gR C.~K~'IC , JR.