HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-02-1992COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS DF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE~ INDIANA
MARCH 8, 1998
of Jeffersonville met in
The Common Council of the Cit
regular session in Council Chambers in ~ the City-County Building,
Jeffersonville, Indiana, at 9:30 P.M. on t~e 3rd day of March, 1992.
The meeting was called to order iby Mayor Raymond J. Parker
Jr., with Clerk and Treasurer C. Richardi Spencer Jr., at the desk.
Mayor Parker welcomed all in attendance: ~asking 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~ Andrew Williams III, Dorm? M. Prantz~ Peggy Knight
Wilder, L. Marie Clapp, Robert L. Potter: ~nd Steven R. Stemler.
Absent: None.
February
Potter made the
by Councilperson
Clerk
Mayor Parker presented the minutes of the meeting of
18: 1992 for consideration by ~he Council. Councilperson
motion to approve the minutes as presented, seconded
Wolpert, and carried unanimously.
and Treasurer Spencer presented the claim list for
consideration by the Council. Following all discussion: Councilperson
Wolpert made the motion to approve the claims as presented, seconded
by Councilperson Stemler and carried unanimously.
Mayor Parker announced Ms. Agne~ Jimenez
the Human Relations Commission following eight
Mayor Parker recommends Reverend Joyce Seaman
Commission. Councitperson Wolpert statedlthis was a
made the motion to appoint Reverend Seaman to the
Commission~ seconded by Councilperson Clapp and carried unanimously.
Mayor Parker introduced Ms. Cartene Bott~rff~ Chairman of the Human
Relations Commission~ asking her to introdbce the other members of the
Commission. Ms. Bottorff explained this Commission was originated
has resigned from
years of service.
serve on this
good choice and
Human Relations
with Ordinance No. 85-0R-57 She introduced the other members~
explained the procedures and purposes. Ms. Bottorff and the committee
have a sincere desire to make this a be'tter place to live. Mayor
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Parker stated his appreciation for the Commission saying it is
thankless job, but for a very worthwhile ~cause. Councilperson Clapp
explained the members were excellent choices and they do a great job.
Councilperson Clapp initiated i discussion regarding the
purchase of a van for the Park Department. Vehicle Maintenance
Director Wathen has found he can purchase a 1992 van through the State
for $50 less than the local purchase whic~ is a 1991 van. Following
discussion, Councilperson Clapp made the motion to authorize a
purchase in the amount of $16,000 to be taken from the Cumulative
Capital Development Fund, seconded by Councilperson Potter and carried
unanimously.
Mayor Parker introduced Mr. ArthUr Myers of 212 Hopkins who
addressed the Council regarding a drainage problem he has. He
explained the history of the problem saying he has approached the
Board of Public Works and Safety on nOmerous occassions and has
received no cooperation. City Engineer B~ll Gavin explained the City
has not been able to get permission to go on the neighboring property
in order to do the repairs. Attorney Gilienwater has received verbal
permission to allow the City to do the required work this summer. He
further explained the choices are: do ngthing~ condem, purchase an
easement~ or cooperate with the property owner. At this point
cooperation would be the fastest and mostleconomical way. Mr. Myers
explained he prefers not to wait until summer as if there is a 2 inch
rain he will lose a basement wall. He fe~ls the City has blocked the
natural flow of water. Mayor Packer explained the City has a plan and
is working on it. City Engineer Gavin ~explained there will be a
street light placed in this area on the pole closest to the middle of
the two existing lights, i
Councilperson Frantz reported all representatives of Liter's
Quarry were unable to attend tonight's meeting, however she does have
a copy of a signed contract for the installation of a dust control
system that should be completed in four weeks. Councilperson Frantz
requests that City Engineer Gavin ch~ck this in
Representatives will be at the next meeting to give
Councilperson Frantz has not received a lPt of response
her request for a fence. Councilperson Wilder
requiring a fence. This will be considereD.
an update.
in regard to
suggests an Ordinance
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MARCH 2~ 1998
Councilperson Potter introduced, ~and read in it's entirety,
Resolution No. 92-R-6, A Resolution Requiring Approval Prior To
Expending Funds From The Cumulative Capital Development Fund.
Councilperson Potter then made the motion to pass Resolution No.
92-R-6, seconded by Councilperson Clapp and carried unanimously.
Councilperson Potter introduced and read Resolution No.
Resolution In Support Of The Jef~ersonville High School
Basketball Team.
Boys
pass
Resolution No.
Councilperson Potter th~n made the motion to
seconded by Councilperson Wolpert and carried
unanimously.
Councilpereon Wilder introduced ~Ordinance No. 92-OR-IA, An
Ordinance Of Additonal Appropriation, asking Mr. Mabley to speak on
the drainage problem existing in Suburba0 Acres. Mr. Mabley stated
the problem still exists and there is a cgncern for the children, and
property values. The City will be doing this project "in-house" with
an approximate savings of $14,OOO. Mayor Parker explained with the
hiring of Mr. Bob Miller ma~y projects w~ll be done "in-house" at a
substantial saving. Councilperson Frantz then made the motion to
reduce the amount requested on the a~ditional appropriation to
$88~000, seconded by Councilperson Wilder, and carried unanimously.
Councilperson Wilder stated this has been.an ongoing problem and she
feels the residents may be beginning to lose faith. Councilperson
Clapp then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 9~-0R-14 on the
first and second readings, seconded by Councilperson Stemler. Council
President Williams said he will probably be the lone oppossing vote,
however he questions the process as drainage is an extreme problem in
Jeffersonville and he would prefer an apprbach on a broader scale. He
feels there are many requiring relief and ~there is no way the Council
can approve all that is required. The following roll call vote on the
first and second reading of Ordinance No. 92-0R-14 was called for and
recorded as follows:
Ayes: Councilpersons Potter,
and Wolpert.
Nays:
Stemler, Wilder, Clapp~
Councilperson Williams.
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Those in attendance were notified the third
reading for Ordinance No. 92-0R-14~ would be called for
regular meeting scheduled for March 16, 1992.
Councilperson Wolpert introduced IOrdinance No.
Ordinance Establishing Limited
would be good for Jeff. Those
state their point of view. Dr.
saying
and final
at the next
some of the problems are
Building parking on the streets and
Time Park!rig Zones,
in attendance were
~i~ot~t~l~e~s
not in
92-0R-15: An
explaining this
then invited to
history of problems
of the City-County
the parking lot at Meigs
and ?th. He referred to the situation in New Albany. Mr. Keith
Levell resides at 416 Watt and has a business at 424 Watt and would
like to see the Ordinance implemented aid enforced. Ms. Germaine
Worral questioned the need for meterl~ also asking that the
City-County Building employees use the l!ts provided. Mayor Parker
explained the parking on Court Avenue i~ front of the City-County
Building is controlled by the County. Cou~cilperson Frantz wishes ail
to understand this will include ali car~ parked in the area. Dr.
Gavin said he would be willing to pay $!0 per month per space for
parking. Mr. John Fry reviewed the p~rking survey conducted by
himself and Jeff Main Street. There is i need for control and this
has to be enforced. Councilperson Potter !also said the City does not
control the parking around the Court HoUse and the proper body to
address would be the County CommissiOners. He further stated
Jeffersonville has one employee for oarking control and New Albany has
three. Ms. Becca Christianson: owner of Affairs Of The Heart, agreed
there is a problem and the merchants are behind the two hour parking.
Mr. Glenn Synder of 430 Watt explained his private oriveway is
continuously blocked. Clerk and Treasuclr S~encer suggested those
concerned attend a Jeffersonville Merchants Meeting scheduled for
March 10 at 5:30 P.M. He further stated Ms. Vicky Haire, Parking
Meter Attendant, has not been consulted and invited her to comment.
Ms. Haire agrees there is a problem also, however she is not pro or
con. She would like to see a lot of thought given to this by the
Council. ~qe vandalishm, revenue and the =epairs were discussed. Ms.
Sharon Martin suggests ~iring a person at $5.00 an hour to do the
paperwork. She further suggests more municipal lots and oJestioned if
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there was an Ordinance requiring a certain number of parking spaces
per business. At the conclusion of al~ discussion, Councilperson
Wolpert made the motion to pass OrdinancelNo· 9R-OR-15 on the first
reading, seconded by Councilperson Frant~ and carried unanimously.
Council President Williams read aloud the Ordinance.
Mayor Parker introduced ResolutiOn No. 9~-R-8, A Resolution
Authorizing The Submission Of An ApplicatiOn To The Indiana Department
Of Commerce For Industrial Development Infrastructure Project (IDIP)
Funding~ (Environmental Equipment Services and Overland
Transportation) and Resolution No. 98-R-9, A Resolution Authorizing
The Submission Of An Application To The Indiana Department Of Commerce
For Industrial Development Infrastructure Project
(Voss Industries). Mayor Parker then introduced Mr.
the Department of Redevelopment to speak on these
(IDIP) Funding,
Garroll Gowens of
Resolutions. Mr.
Gowens introduced Mr. Chris Kinnett and Mr. John Toombs. The
locations, funding, capital expenditures,!and jobs were explained by
Mr. Kinnett Mr Toombs explained the r~quired infrastructure. The
questions was raised as to why not locatel in the Industrial Park that
has the necessary infrastructure. Mr. Gowens explained that industry
is very competitive and this would be p good investment for the
community. The location to the River may ~e a factor in the decision.
Councilperson Wilder is concerned for tax~ abatement and suggests that
when infrastructure is provided no tax aba'tement be given· Mr· Gowens
explained the local financing will come f~om the Revolving Loan Fund
and no City-based funds will be used. ?any areas of concern were
discussed as well as the possible locat~ion of a bridge across the
.
River· Following all discussion, Counc~lperson Clapp made the motion
to pass Resolution No. 9~-R-8, seconded b~y Council President Williams
and carried unanimously. Councilperson Cllapp then made the motion to
pass Resolution No. 9~-R-9~ seconded b~ Council President Williams
and carried unanimously.
Mayor Parker introduced Mr. Georlge Trembly who explained the
recycling program he is taking to the City Elementary Schools. As he
has no budget for materials, he requests'funding of $3,000 to be used
for educational materials. Councilperson Wilder questioned if any of
the grant funds awarded to the Solid Waste Management District Board
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would be used for this. Councilperson ! Stemler and Mayor Parker
explained the Board has not met since t~e awarding of the grant,
however Councilperson Stemler stated he Will fight for a portion of
this money. Councilperson Stemler feels Mri. Trembly does an excellent
job and he would like to see that Mr. Trembly receives funding. It
was the general opinion of the Council ito provide $2~000 at this
point. Councilperson Clapp questioned ho~e recycling. Mayor Parker
explained the Board is working on this.
Assistant Police Chief Elder explained
for a transfer within the Police Pension Bddget.
Ordinance No. 98-0R-16 An Ordinance
a letter of request
Transferring Funds
Within Same
introduced for discussion. Councilperson
Clapp made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No.
92-0R-16~ seconded by Councilperson Potter and carried unanimously.
Councilperson Clapp then made the motign to pass Ordinance No.
92-0R-16 on all three readings~ seconded by Councilperson Pottery
passing on the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Department was
Councilpersons Stemler~ Potter, Clapp, Wilder~ Frantz,
Williams,
paving
and Wolpert.
Nays: None.
Mayor Parker asks each
lists to Ms. Donna Metzger.
Councilperson Wilder asks
Councilperson to turn in their street
the Council to have redistricting
committee members in mind for the next meeting.
Councilperson Frantz requests extra copies of
Ordinances and
Resolutions be available at
the agenda in the newspaper was discussed.
to publish in the legal sections. This wi'~ll
Counci lperson Wolpert thanked
cooperation on the meters.
the agenda and
the meetings. Publishing
There would be no charge
be considered further.
the Council for their
Council President Williams comme~nds Councilperson Wilder for
her work on the drainage issues. This is~a major problem and he would
like to contact Engineer Jorge Lanz regarding this. Council President
Councilpereon Potter hopes to have the microphones installed
by the next meeting. He has arranged t~o have the electrical work
donated.
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Williams questioned the desire of the Council for m group photograph
as has been done by previous Councils. He asks the Council to review
a packet of information distribued by Animal Shelter Director Wheatley
regarding a phone system.
There being no further business ~o come before the Council,
Councilperson Potter moved to adjourn at 9i45 o'clock P.M. seconded by
Councilperson Stemler and unanimously carried.
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