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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 PAGE 8 MARCH 8, 1998 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 PAGE 3 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. PAGE ~ MARCH 2, 1992 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 PAGE 5 MARCH 2, 1992 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 PAGE 6 MARCH 27 1992 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. PAGE ? MARCH 8, 1998 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. ATTEST: