HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-30-1993COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
AUGUST 30, 1993
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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
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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
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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,
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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
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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
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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.
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