HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-16-1993COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE~ INDIANA
SEPTEMBER 16, 1993
The Common Council of the City of
special session in the Mayor's Conference Room in the
Building, Jeffersonville, Indiana, at 6:30 o'clock P.M.
day of September, 1993.
Jeffersonville met in
City-County
on the 16th
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 ail in attendance~ asking all those present to
join him in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
The roil was called and those present were Councilpersons
Bill Wolpert~ Andrew Williams Ills Donna M. Frantz, Peggy Knight
Wilder, Barbara Wilson, Robert L. Potter, and Steven R. Stemler.
Absent: None.
As there had been some questions regarding the time of the
meeting, Mayor Parker read the offical notice.
Council President Potter explained the purpose of the
meeting was to discuss, in open forum~ the recommended plan for
sharing the revenue from the proposed riverboat gaming. There have
been two proposals presented to the Council, one from Attorney
Gillenwater in the form of a contract
Ordinance from Councilperson Wilder.
Councilperson Wilder does
and the other in the form of an
not feel there should be a
contract agreement as she has concerns for the income versus cost.
She would feel more comfortable with an Ordinance. The only thing she
sees that the City would get in return on the agreement would be that
the officials would be obligated to support the referendum. She is
pleased the loss of the head tax has been addressed. Councilperson
Wilder feels there is a need for a separate Ordinance or Resolution
setting out how the City will allocate their portion of the revenue.
Attorney Gillenwater explained the reason for an interlocal
agreement rather than an Ordinance is that one of the problems with
dividing the money is that the City has to receive something in return
for money distributed. He pointed out the areas in the agreement that
make these provisions. If the Ordinance form is used he feels the
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City will have a problem with the State Board of Accounts in
distributing the money. Also an Ordinance may be revoked at any time~
therefore the contract may offer more confidence to those in the
County. Attorney Gillenwater feels the interlocal agreement is the
safest and best way. There is a renogotiate clause in the agreement.
Concerns of the funds were discussed.
Council President Potter
submitting her Ordinance.
thanked Councilperson
from the
Morton.
could be used
Wilder for
Attorney Gillenwater explained what he prepared was taken
proposal from Mayor Parker and the proposal drafted by Mr.
He then went on to explain each section with how the revenue
with reference to the tax rate. He also discussed the
current laws governing the use
these may be changed by the
included a renogiation clause.
of gaming revenue, saying he feels
State Legislature therefore~ he has
Council President Potter then asked each Councilpereon for
questions. Discussion continued with Attorney Gillenwater
something in return for
any
explaining the City must receive
made.
Mayor Parker expressed his appreciation for all
Morton has done. Mr. Morton explained that he had tried
payments
that Mr.
to address
by area to
all the issues. He has researched aesessed vaulation
President Potter
Questions were
with using
He suggests
the people in
possibily share revenue based on tax base. Council
~leo thanked Mr. Morton for his time and effort.
opened to the audience and answered.
Firefigher Dennis Frantz is uncomfortable
percentages as the Council is dealing with the unknown.
waiting until the R.F.P.'s are in.
Mr. Billy Tanner explained you have to give
the County something to vote loc.
Council President Potter asked the Council to look over
proposals carefully to hopefully work out a compromise of the
these
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There being no
Council President Potter moved to adjourn
seconded by Councilperson Stemler and unanimously carried.
ATTEST:
CLERK AND TREASURER C~ RtCHAR~PENCER JR.
further business to come before the Council,
'at 9:35 o'clock P.M.