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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-18-1992COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE~ INDIANA FEBRUARY 18, 1992 The Common Council of the Cit~ of Jeffersonville met in regular session in Council Chambers in the City-County Building, Jeffersonville~ Indiana, at 9:30 P.M. on the 18th day of February, 1998. Jr.~ with The meeting was called Clerk and Treasurer C. to order ~by Mayor Raymond J. Parker Richardi Spencer Jr.~ at the desk. Mayor Parker welcomed ali in attendance, lasking all those present to stand as Councilperson Steven Stemler ga~e 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, Donna M. Frantz, Peggy Knight Wilder, L. Marie Clapp, Robert L. Potters and Steven Absent: Councilperson Andrew Williams III. Mayor Parker presented the minutes of the meetings of January 83, 1998 and February 3, 19921 for consideration by the Council. Councilperson Potter made the m~tion to approve the minutes as presented~ seconded by Councilperson Clapp~ and carried unanimously. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer presented the claim list for consideration by the Council. Councilpe~son Wilder asked that the claim for $20 in her name for the Planning and Zoning Board be deleted. She further stated she feels serving on this Board is a part of her obligation as Councilperson and will request monthly payment not be made to her. iFollowing Councilperson Potter made the motion 9o presented with the one deletion as requested seconded by Councilperson Wolpert and carried Mayor Parker announed that the!amendment 89-0R]68 will be deleted_ from the agenda. I Mayor Parker introduced Mr. Richard Hughes. the Council he has appeared before the pre~ioue Council asking bounda~ries and districts. approve by Councilperson Wilder, unanimously. something done regarding precinct in writing this all discussion, the claims as Mr. Hughes told to have He was to Ordinance No. PAGE 8 FEBRUARY 18, 1948 told something would be done and nothing hlas been done. He requests 'that someone from this Council talk ~ith him on this matter. Councilperson Wilder has found that 1992 lis the time to redistrict according to law. She presented a Resolution establishing a special committee to study redistricting in the City of Jeffersonville asking the Council review this for the next meeting. Mayor Parker introduced Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Ordi.nance No. 9R-OR-13, An Within Same Department. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer explained these transfers. Councilperson Clapp made the motion to suspend the rules~ ~seconded by Councilperson Wolpert and carried unanimously. Council'person Clapp then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 92-0R-13 on ~ll three readings~ seconded by Councilperson Potter, passing on the fei'lowing roll call vote: Ayes: Councilpersons Potter, !Stemler~ Wolpert~ Clapp~ Frantz, and Wilder. Nays: None. Councilperson Frantz Resolution In Support Of The Bridge Of Jeffersonville. Following all introduced Resolution No. 92-R-5, A By The Common Council Of The City discussion, Councilperson Frantz made the motion to pass Resolution ~o. Councilperson Clapp and carried unanimously. a list of names and addresses for any t~at support of the bridge. Councilperson Frantz explained several 92-R-5, seconded by Councilperson Frantz has would write letters in people have asked to speak to the Council regarding the neighborhoods surrounding Liter's Quarry. They will be asked to make ~comments, following which representatives of Liter's Quarry will s~eak. Mr. John Mockabee of 1~ Birchwood addressed the Council first explaining the severe dust He presented pictures. Th~s ~ a problem on cars~ siding and electronic equipment. He also feels this is a health problems. on homes~ hazard. Mockabee He did explain this has decreased since February 5. Mr. then explained the problems of cracks~ broken windows and the pictures and furniture in the homes. He presented a vibration of petition of 118 signatures of those e~periencing problems. Mr. Mockabee does not want to get rid of the quarry, he is asking for PAGE 3 FEBRUARY 18, 1992 relief from the dust and to have the blasting cut down. Mr. Gordon Ollis of 1241Ridgeway, agreed with Mr. Mockabee and questioned there not being covers on the chains. Mr. Olli~ has communicated with the people at the quarry and has received nolsatisfaction. He told the Council they are the only ones that can he~p now. Mr. Steve Kempf~ of T. Kempf Co.~ Inc., has been looking into the dust problem and is working on a?ust abatement program. He explained he is not being paid by the quarry and has no financial interest. The design period should take 8~3 weeks, and the initiation and development period should take 3-4 wee~s. Following questions and comments on this Mr. Kempf was asked to !return to the next Council meeting with an update, i Mr. Ernie Liter of Liter's Quarry explained an engineer is the size of the blasts. Anlemployee was almos~ fired recently due to overblasting. The quarry is working to cut the blasts down. Councilperson Frantz requested Mrl Liter return to the next Council meeting, however her concern is t~at the quarry does not have a fence around it and there is a park nearby. She feels this is very look in~o repairing the fence. Liter to keep in touch on the progress. dangerous. Mr. Liter will Councilperson Frantz asked Mr. Mayor Parker introduced Ordinance No. i 9~-0R-9 An Ordinance of Additional Appropriation (Local Roads ~nd Streets) for a public hearing and the third and final reading. There being no comments, Councilperson Clapp made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 9~-0R-9 on the third and final reading~ seconded by Councilperson Stemler, Ordinance passing on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilpersons Potter, Stemler, Wolpert, Frantz, Wilder, and Clapp. Nays: None. I Mayor Parker introduced Ordinance No. 9R-OR-lO, An of Additional Appropriation <General Fund) for a public reading, vote: hearing and the third and final reading. Councilperson Potter made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 92-ORLiO on the third and final seconded by Councilperson Frantz ~ith the follOwing roil call Ayes: Councilpersons Wolpert, F~antz, and Potter. PAGE FEBRUARY Nays: Councilpersons Wilder, This being a 3-3 vote Mayor affirmative. Therefore Ordinance No. and final reading. 1998 Cl~pp, and Stemler. P~rker cast his vote in the 9~-OR-lO passes on the third Treasurer Spencer Ihas the Indiana Elected Plan books Clerk and Officials Handbooks and the Local Roads an~ Streets 10 Year in his office for those Councilpersons wishing to have them. Mayor Parker thanked the Councillfor their indulgence on the necessary procedures to allow for a secret~ry. He promises not to let the Council down. He then announced ~he City is working with Louisville on the Thunder Over Louisville celebration to be held April 11, 1992. This will involve most City departments and he asks for comments and suggestions before the next m~eting. Councilperson Frantz asked Cit~ Services Director George Trembly to update the Council on the recycling program. Mr. Tembly announced newspaper recycling dumpsters ha~e been placed at Youngstown and on Chestnut Street. Earth Day ie April 25. A cardboard dumpster is now in place at the City-County Buildin¢ and no more cardboard will be incinerated. Mr. Trembly has been !approved for an education program in the City elementary and middlelschools~ to focus on in-home recycling. Seminars at the hospital have !also been set up. The next project will be to recycle vehicle engin~ oil. Councilperson Ctapp questioned curbside recycling. Mr. Trembl~y explained this is in the very beginning stages. Councilperson Wilder has found that Ordinance No. 91-0R-89, the drainage Ordinance, calls for the establishment of a committee. She would like to look into means of financing these problems outside of the budget. Councilperson Potter nomlinates Councilperson Wilder and Clapp to serve on the drainage committee~ seconded by Councilperson Stemler and carried unanimously. Councilperson Potter complimented Councilperson Wilder on her r~districting 'Resolution. Councilperson Wilder called at~tention to a letter to the Council regarding the Fire Department,! asking the Council meet Tuesday, March 10~ 1992 at 5:30 P.M. in tlhe Mayor's Conference Room. Councilperson Potter believes this normlally would go through the Mayor. Mayor Parker has been meeting wilth Fire Chief Oooley and he has no problem with an information meeting!. There being Councilperson Potter moved to adjourn at 9:!30 o'clock Councilperson Stemler and unanimously carried. PAGE 6 FEBRUARY 18 no further business !o come before the Council~ SPENCER JR. ATTEST: seconded by PAGE 5 FEBRUARY 18, 199~ Councilperson Clapp referred to a letter from Park Superintendent Caldwell requesting the purchase of a 15 passenger van. Councilperson Potter feels this is neededI but has concerns for the needs for vehicles in all departments. HeI suggested the Park Special Non-Reverting Fund be used. Superintendeqt Caldwell explained money taken into the Special Non-Reverting Fund' has to go back into the programs. He also explained why the vehiclle is needed. Councilperson Wilder questioned going through Vehicle Mai?tenance Director Wathen to use the State program. This has been ~ooked into. Councilperson Stemler questioned the need for additional gas and insurance. Superintendent Caldwell has looked intoI this also. Councilperson Clapp suggested using the money taken iq from the Hughes for the riverfront. Clerk and Treasurer Spencerlsuggessted the Hugheslease agreement be examined regarding the percentage of this money that must go back into infrastructure in the area! once construction starts. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer feels a needi to discuss the Cumulative Capital Development Fund with each Councilperson. Following all discussion, the Council agreed to have Superintendent Caldwell put a dawn payment on the van from his budget and the Council will find the money. ! Councilperson Stemler commended ~ouncilperson Frantz for work on the Quarry. He thanked the Council meetings saying he her Mr. Keys and Ms. Wilson for attending appreciates seeing their interest in has received a quote from Radio Shack Councilperson Potter has received complaints on the Court Avenue parking in the area of the City-County Building. He counted 61 open parking places in the lot at the corner of Meigs and ?th~ and the 26 in front of the building full. He bel'ieves employees are parking on the street. This is County property,I however he urges City and County employees to leave the Court Avenule Parking open, suggesting a time limit. Councilperson Wolpert is work~ing on this also. Councitperson Potter for 8 microphones and two speakers for Co~ncil, Chambers in the amount of $801. The original quote he received from another source was $6,500. He asks the Council consider this'before the next meeting.