HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-03-1992COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE. INDIANA
FEBRUARY 3, 1992
The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met
in regular session in Council Chambers~ in !the City-County Building in
Jeffersonville~ Indiana, on the 3rd day o£ February 1992 at 7:50 o'clock
The meeting was called to order]by Mayor Raymond J. Parker
Jr., and C. Richard Spencer Jr. at the desk.]
Mayor Parker welcomed all those i~ attendance asking that they
stand as Councilperscn Stemler gave the invocation. He then asked alt
those present to join him in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
The roll was called and those p{esent were: Councilpersons
Bill Wolpert, Andrew Williams III, Donna M. Frantz~ Peggy Knight Wilder~
Marie Clapp, Robert L. Potter and Steven R. Stemler.
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Absent: None.
Mayor Parker presented the minutes
for consideration by the Council.
of 'the meeting of January
A correction on page 5 to
change the amount of $1,500 -bo $15,000 was.made. Councilperson Wolpert
made the motion to approve the minutes! as corrected, seconded by
Councilperson Potter and carried unanimouslM-
Clerk and Treasurer Spencer presented the claim register along
with one additional claims for consideration by the Council. Several
claims were questioned and discussed. Ther? was noted a duplication for
Bogg~s Pest Control. A c].aim for dues itc the American Judicature
Society will be looked into by Council Liason Clapp and left to her
decision for approva!~ Counoilperson Stem].er commented that the
questioning of claims should not be taken a~ negative or threatening~ as
the Council is held accountable for the City _~nance~. At the
conclusion of all discussion~ Councilpersoh Potter made the motion to
approve the claims as presented except as noted, along with the
additionat, seconded by Cou~_cllpezson Wotpert and carried unanimously.
Mayor Parker introduced Mr. Cha~lie Reisert asking hime to
bring the Council up to date on the DeMar!s Haka
explained Mr. Carley does have a conflic~ this
meeting scheduled for February 18. Mr. Ciarley
Project. Mr. Reisert
evening and al~o the
and Mr. Reisert would
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like to host a public meetln= suggestmng February 103 11, or so
that the Council and the public may be informed. Council President
Williams will check with the Council and work out a date with Mr~
Reisert. i
Clerk and Treasurer Spencer noted this meeting is a public
hearing for Ordinance No. 92-OR-9, Ak Ordinance Of Additional
Appropriation (Local Roads and Streets)~ ~xplaining the procedure for
passing an additional appropriation. Engineer Jorge Lanz was introduced
to answer questions on the funding of the ~oad. projects~ Following all
questions and discussion, and there being; no public comment~ Council
President Williams made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 92-OR-9 on the
first and second readings, seconded by Councilperson Clapp, passing on
the following roll call vote:
Stemler,
Ayes: Counci!persons Wolpert,
and Potter.
Nays: None.
Clerk and Treasurer Spencer
Williams, Frantz, Wilder~ Clapp,
announced this meeting a public
hearing for Ordinance No. 92-OR-10, An Ordinance of Additional
APpropriation (General Fund). There ~eing no public comment~
Councilperson Potter made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance
No. 92-OR-10, seconded by Council President Williams and carried
unanimously. Councilperson Potter 'then. made the motion to pass
Ordinance No. 92-OR-i0 on all three re~dings, seconded by Council
President Williams.
Ayes:
The following roll call vote was then recorded:
Councilpersons Potter~ Frantz, Williams, and Woipert.
Nays: Councilpersons Stemler, Ciiapp~ and Wilder.
Due to a lack of a two third~ majority of the Council~
Councilperson Potter made the motion to pas's Ordinance No. 92-OR-10~ An
Ordinance of Additional Appropriation~ on ~he first and second reading,
seconded by Council President Williams with. the following roll call vote
being recorded:
Ayes:
Nays:
Councilpersons Potter, Frantz, Williams and Wolpert.
Councilpersons Stemler, Cl'app, and Wilder.
Both Ordinance No. 92-OR-9 and Or~dinance No. 92-OR-10 will be
held for final ' ~' the next Council meeting scheduled for
February 18, 1992.
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Mayor Parker introduced Mr. Ge?rge Bowles of Rumpke who
announced Rumpke would like to withdraw t~e proposal for an increase
over the allowed contract amount. They di'd wish to make the Council
aware of the landfill situation~ and it ne,er was the desire of Rumpke
to get out of the contract. Councilperson [Frantz noted this does need
to be considered and feels the City should work harder on recycling.
Counci!person Stemler asked how the business could operate at the loss
it seems to be. Mr. Bowles explained the ~ompany is willing to absorb
the loss, as they do not want to jeopardSze the contract. Rumpke is
continuing to work with Clarksville on,!a proposal. A longer-term
contract would have to be rebid. Rumpke ~ould just as soon not rebid
until the conclusion of the contract. Curbs~de recycling would help~
Councilperson Frantz suggests a recycling committee~ Councilperson
Stemler suggested to the Council %hat ~hey attend the next Waste
Management District Board meeting. Mayor P~rker explained this would be
very worthwhile.
Councilperson Wilder introducedi Resolution No. 92-R-4~ A
Resolution To Advertise For An Addltlona. Appropriation. This
additional appropriation would be used. to 9effect drainage in Suburban
Acres. Mr. Mabtey a spokesperson for t~e area explained this is a
problem that corrections were promised t~o years ago. Councilperson
Wilder asked if this was the responszb~z ~ of the developer. Attorney
Gillenwater understands that subsequent development in the area has
caused this problem, and some work hasI been done to relieve the
situation. Residents of the area spoke of the safety hazard to children
as welt as the health hazards from the mosq~itos. It was noted cattails
grow in some yards. Engineer Lanz exptalhed there are many problems
throughout the City and a City-wide drainage study is in process. A
committee has been formed to assess and prioritize problems. Suburban
Acres has been in the City since the first house was built. Clerk and
treasurer Spencer called attentmon to Ordinance No. 91-OR-29~ a
drainage assistance ordinance. No funding
ordinance. A resident of the area exp!aine~ this is a safety and health
issue and summer will soon be here. Engineler Lanz explained the $~5,000
will give relief. Counci!person Wilder a'sked if a developer is found
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responszbl~, could permits be stopped? Attorney Gillenwater expalined
drainage should be addressed before a subdzvlszon is approved. Ne
further explained the Council can appropriate the funds, however 'the
Board of Public Works and Safety awards the l. contract. Drainage problems
are brought before the Board of Public Work~ and Safety all the time, as
there are many in the City. Counciiperso6 Wolpert made the motion to
pass Resolution No. 92-R-4, seconded by Councilperson Clapp. Council
President Williams expressed concern this will "open a can of worms" and
would feel more comfortable looking at a i comprehensive plan and make
corrections in the order of severity. He d?es feel developers should be
held accountable as corrections could amount to millions of dollars. A
resident asked "what about health and safe,tM"? A petition signed by 36
residents was presented. The vote on Resolution No. 92-R-4 was called
for with it passing 8-1. Council Pr,esident Williams voted in
oppossition. Councilperson Stemler. fee!sl the ~lt~ has two quallf~.~d
people that can put a stop to future problems. He asks the Mayor and
Council to get behind Building Commmssloner/Cm ¥ Engineer Bill Gavin and
Motor Vehicle Supervisor Bob Miller in enforcing codes. Councilperson
Potter feels work with surveyors needs to be done first. Commissioner
Gavin explained grades need to be checkedi as subdivisions are put in.
Councilperson Wilder feels the City does ~ot have an Ordinance "with
teeth'~ and a stronger Ordinance should be considered for the building
of subdivisions. Mayor Parker thanked the~iresidents for coming.
Ordinance No. 92-OR-11, An Ordinance Transferring Certain
Funds In Same Department was explained by iClerk and Treasurer Spencer~
Following all discussion, Councilperson , Potter made the motion to
suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 92-OR-11, seconded, by Council
President Williams and carried unanimouslY. Councilperson Potter then
made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 9~OR-11 on all three readings
passing on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Couneilpersons Wolpert~ Wi~liams~ Frantz~ Wilder~ Clapp,
Stemler, and Potter.
Nays: None.
Mayor Parker introduced Mr.
S & S Land Development Corporation
request to rezone property
Mike:Forsee Attorney representing
and Indiana Gas. He presented a
on Holmans LaSe that has unanimously been
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approved by the Plan Commission. The
1992
inten~6 is to construct a three to
three and one half million dollar office bulldzno that would house
approximately 70 employees. No objections have been voiced by ad,]omni g
property owners. Mr. Sparks o£ Indiana Ga~ Company answered questions
and explained this would be aestheticalliy ptessing. There is no
construction schedule at this time. Cou~cilperson ~olpert made the
motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance ,No. 92-OR-12~ An Ordinance
Amending The Zoning Ordinance Of The City Of, Jeffersonville~ seconded by
Councilperson Clapp and carried unanimously~. Councilperson Potter then
made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 92-~R-12 on all three readings,
seconded bM Council President Williams and carried unanimously. Mayor
Parker can' t see anythzng but a plus ~n thls. Commzszone ~ Gavin
explained this in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan.
C, ouncilperson Potter introduced [Mr. Coomer of Ann's On The
River and Mr. Jim Johns of Third Base asking they address the Council
with their parking' problems. Mr. Coomer ~s averaging 500 customers a
day in. January and with summer on its way he will be servln~ more. As
there are plans for a floating restaurant., at the end of Spring Street
the parking situation needs to be addressed. This would help him as
well as Third Base and Tubby' s. Mr. John[s explained_ parking is an on
going problem on Spring from Court 'to Riverside. Main S-~reet is working
on this but nothing is being done~ Priv, ate money is being invested
downtown and help is needed. Councilperson Wolpert presented a
Statistical And Narrative Summary Of A Pa~king And. Traffic Survey Done
During The Month of September~ 1991 For The Board Of Directors Of
Jeffesonviile Main Street~ Inc. He asks each Councilperson study this.
It is his feeling that making Spring
parking would help conszderab~y. Mr.
~treet one-way with diagonal
J~ohns feels this would be a
tremendous improvement with little mone~ needed. He voluntered to
donate the necessary paint. Councilperso~ Clapp will bring this up at
the February 11~ 1992 meeting of Main SSree% inc~ Fire Chief Dooley
expressed concern there would be enough room for Fire Trucks and
emergency ve~icles Vehicle Maintenance D~rector Wathen as a member of
the Downtown Business Association four yea~s ago studied this and i~ was
found it would make it extremely tight f~r emergency vehicles. There
would be a further problem with delivery vehicles parking in the street.
Park Superintendent Caldwell asks
suggests starting 'this program at
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for thelsupport of
Chestnn~ and if it
the Council and
wor~s continue.
As this would be a situation for the BoardiOf Public Works and Safety,
Mayor Parker explained the Board will b~ willing to listen to any
proposals. Cou.ncilperson Frantz will workI with Fire Chief Dooley and
will draft a Resolution.
Mayor Parker explained it is ii,ne to start the plans for
street paving and asks each Councilpersonlto present a street paving
priority list. Council President Williams ~ill coordinate this.
Councitperson Wolpert received a complaint regarding the trash
on the river walk and a request to have thelstreet sweeper run on Spring
Street. Mayor Parker explained the street sweeper does need to be
replaced. Director Wathen said the sweeper is "on it's last _ag and
can only be run one, to
very competent operator.
one and one half hours a day and only with a
Mayor Parker will get with ~tr~et Commissioner
Hemingway to see what can be done.
Councilperson Clapp read a thankI you note from the Community
Kithchen for proceeds from the Court House ~ecycting program.
Councilperson Wilder received a call with concerns for the
cost of the insurance benefits. She has ~een contacted by Mr. Forest
Fleming who would like to see Ordinance No. 89-0R-88 (Exotic Pet
Ordinance) amended. She asks for comments from other Counci!persons.
Councilperson Frantz has been cQntacted by Mr. Pete Dittilo
asking for a letter in support of a new bridge. She will present a
investigate the problem
foundation. He related
sample
Resolution on this at the next meeting. ~
Councitperson Frantz has not received a response from a letter
sent to Liter's Quarry regarding the blagting problems in Northaven.
Councilperson Stem!er has not received a response to his correspondence.
Councilperson Frantz introduced Mr. Mike H~ward and Mr. John Mockabee,
residents of Birchwood Drive. Mr. Mock'bee asked the Council to
and presented pictures of damage to his home's
a history of pro~lems~ He also presented a
of dust removed from the humidifer in his home, noting the exteme
dust problems He is con Dernea for
children, that are orea ..hlng this dust.
th? res~ dents especially the
He does not want to put anyone
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out of work, however he would like to see lower blasts. It is felt
there is a water system installed ~hat
Councilpersons Frantz and Stemler will m?ke
Superintendent Caldwell explained the bathrooms
is not being u~.
a visit to the Quarry_
at the Park in the area
need continual repair. Utility Director Toiliver stated there are sewer
problems in the area that may be causedlby the b].asting. Attorney
Gillenwater informed the residents they ha~e a right to a class action
suit. Attorney Gillenwater will send a
Mockabee thanked the Council.
Councilperson Stemler feels there
letter to the Quarry. Mr.
are serious problems in. the
City and suggests a spending freeze.
him with concerns for the insurance.
A number of people have contacted
Coun~ilperson Stemler presented a
chronological report on the Jeffersonvitle Riverfront Development he
received from Hughes Group Inc. He has me% with the Corps of Engineers
and with Hughes, and finds the stories de c~incide. A permit should be
issued in 30 days. He asks each Council~erson to review the report,
saying Mr. Shotweli is willing to meet wi~h the Council as a group or
individually to review this.
Councilperson Stemler questioned the number of City credit
cards. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer explained the rules and regulations
regarding credit cards are set forth by the State Board of Accounts.
Mayor Parker will ask at the next Board!of Public Works and Safety
meeting for a list of all credit cards. Counc~lperson Stemler raised
the question of purchase orders. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer will meet
with Councilperson Stemler regarding this.
Councilperson Potter related the City recieved a street
sweeper in 1980 from I. ~.I. He will check into this Director Wathen
does use Federal Surplus for purchases of this sort~ Councilperson
Potter has been checking on microphones f~r Council Chambers. He has
received one bid, but will be checking ~n the systems used in the
Courts.
Council ~reszd~nt Williams applabdes Councilperson Wilder for
bringing up the drainage problem. He asks
Engineer Lanz to conduct a broad-~based comp
look for grant funding.
t~e Council consider asking
cehensive study and hopefully
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meetings
room.
Mayor Parker announced the Board, of Public Works and Safety
are held each Monday at 9:30 o'clock A.M. in the conference
There being no further business ito come before the Council,
Councilperson Potter made the motion to adjourn at 10:I0 o'clock
seconded by Councitperson Stemler and carrigd unanimously.
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