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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-20-1992COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA APRIL PO, 1992 The Common Council of the Cit~ of Jeffersonville met in regular seesion in Council Chambers in the City-County Building~ Jeffersonville~ Indiana~ at 9:30 P.M. on the 20th day of April, 1992. The meeting was called to order~by 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 asked flag. as Councilperson Steven Stemler all those present to ~oin him in Bill gage the invocation. He then the pledge of allegiance to the The roll was called Wolpert~ Andrew Williams and those Present were Councilpersons III~ Donna M. Frantz, Peggy Knight Wilder~ L. Marie Clapp, Robert L. Absent: None. Mayor Parker presented Pottery and Steven R. Stemler. the minutes of the meetings of March ~3~ March 30, and April 6~ 1992 for Councilperson Clapp made the motion three meetings as presented~ seconded by Councilperson Potters carried unanimously. ~ Clerk and Treasurer consideration by the Council. Clapp made the motion Councilperson Wolpert Mayor Parker consideration by the Council. to approve the minutes of all and Spencer presented the claim list for Following a~l discussion, Councilperson to approve the claims as presented, seconded by and carried unanimously. introduced Mr. Gre~ Fitzloff~ Southern Indiana Chamber of Commerce Director who explained' the goal of the Chamber is to make this a better place to live and engouraged the Council to call on the Chamber for any help. Mr. Fitzlofflcomplimented the Council on the steps they are taking to develop the Riverfront and encourages and supports these efforts. Mayor Parker then representing Apollo America. introduced ~Mr. Bob Lanum, Attorney, Mr. Lanum reviewed the previous procedures for tax abatement~ explaining a~ditional equipment has been installed and they are now asking for approval of a supplemental Statement of Benefits, which will be formally presented at the next PAGE 2 APRIL 20~ 1992 Council meeting. answered questions. Councilperson Wilder Mr. L. anum explained what the company does and presented Ordinance No. 92-0R-25: An Ordinance of Additional Appropriation <General Fund - Fire Department). This has been advertised as a Public Hearing. Councilperson Wilder explained this will allow for the hiring of two additional firefighters and add $107000 ~n overtime. Councilperson Stemler questioned the time necessary to hire the additional and was told 2 to 4 weeks. Clerk at least 4 weeks before possibility all that is and Treasurer Spencer explained Tax Commission~ approval and being requested may not be Councilperson Potter inquired if it was the Mayor's intent additional firefighters: to which Mayor PaPker replied yes. further comments: Council President Williams made the it would be there is a approved. to hire 2 Following motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No, 92-0R-25, seconded by Councilperson Wilder and carried unanimovsly. Councilperson Wilder then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 92-0R-25 on all three readings, seconded by Council President~ Williams~ passing on the following roll call vote: ~ Stemler: Potter~ Wolpert, Williams~ Ayes: Frantz, Wilder: Nays: Council 92-0R-26: An Department Councitpersons and Clapp. None. President Williams Ordinance Transferring (Animal Shelter). Council introduced Ordinance No. Certain Funds Within Same P~esident Williams explained these transfers are within the budget for the purchase and installation of a new telephone systemI for the Animal Shelter. Councilperson Stemler was previously lead to believe this would all come from Gas Heat. Council President W~lliams explained there was more money in the other areas than projected and no shortfalls are anticipated in these areas. Councilpersgn Stemler believes all are aware of the shortage in the constructiop area and he would like to correct this problem area and "bite the bullet" on the telephone situation Council President Williams feels confident with this. Council President Williams made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 92-0R-26 on the first and second reading~ seconded by Councilperson Potter and carried unanimously. PAGE 3 APRIL ~0~ 1992 Council President Williams introduced Ordinance No. 9~-0R-~8, An Ordinance Amending Certain Portions Of Section I Of Ordinance No. 91-0R-44 (Department of Fin.ante - Part-time Clerical) Councilperson Wilder asked for an explanation, and was told this was for help during vacations, heavy workloadI, periods, and clerical work for parking meters and would not be used for existing employees. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer money has been transferred from within his budget. Council President Williams made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 92-0R-~8, seconded by Councilperson Potter and carried unanimously. Council President Williams then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 92-0R-28 on all three readings, seconded by Councilperson Potter, passing on the following roll Ayes: Councilpersons Wolpert, Potter~ and Stemler. Nays: None. call vote: Clapp, Wilder~ possibly for for overtime explained the Councilperson Williams introduced Ordinance No. 92-0R-~9, An Ordinance Amending Certain Portions Of Section 1 Of Ordinance No. 91-0R-44 (Department of Finance - Administrative Insurance Coordinator)~ making the motion to suspend the rules~ seconded by Councilperson Potter and carried unanimously. Council President Williams then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 98-0R-89 on all three readings, seconded by Councilperson Pottery and opened for discussion. Counci!person Wolpert explained he has anquished over this and asked if it would be a cost t? the taxpayer. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer explained the funds would come from the Non-Reverting Health Insurance Fund. Councilperson Wilder stated ultimately the taxpayer pays for everything. Council President Williams feels it is important that all unberstand the situation there is a need to compensate an indivudual that!, has worked and has not been compensated. The time worked is documented~ and the dollar amount for the first three months is approximately $1,500. Firefighter Phil Lovan agrees that if overtime is worked it should be paid, however he questions the right of the Council to take the money from the insurance fund. If these benefits were administered by Humana, the Frantz: Williams, PAGE 5 APRIL 80, 1992 explained this will be funded by a transfer!within the budget and made the motion to suspend the rules, seconded by Councilperson Wolpert. Councilperson Wilder feels additional funding~ will be necessary in this department and would like to hold off iuntil budget time. Council President Williams stated Manager Wheatley does not feel there is currently a need for an additional appropriation for the calendar year. The shortfall will be asked for. The motion to suspend paesed unanimously. Council President Williams then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 92-0R-27 on ail three readings, seconded by Councilperson Potter, paesing on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilpersons Stemler, Potter, Wolpert~ Williams~ Frantz, and Clapp. Nays: Councilperson Wilder. Mayor Parker introduced Mr. Dan Shotwell who addressed the Council regarding a lease between the City and a floating restaurant. He has met with Attorney Gillenwater several times and lease request has been amended to a 5 year lease with two five year options, at $10,000, plus a percentage, a year with utilities furnished and this would go to $25~000~ plus a percentage, a year following all landside improvements. Attorney Gillenwater explained there is nothing in writing at this time as he would like lo know the desires of the Council. Utility Director Tolliver explained the estimate to complete the sewer work in house would be $15,000. The true figures will not be known until they get into the work. Council President Williams stated this is a "very classy" boat and questions other utility needs. Mr. Shotwell explained gas, water~ and Paved parking for 150 cars is requested. this should be a park and does not want ~lectric will be necessary. Councilperson Frantz feels t? see parking on "the hill" The request is for 400 feet of shorelinei with the actual restaurant using 200 feet. It is the opinion the~ utilities, other than the sewer~ will cost the City approximately $5~000. The question was raised as to the possibility of parking on the two vacant lots at Riverside and Spring. This may be a poss~ibility for public parking. Councilperson Clapp has visited the boa~ and explained it is really PAGE 4 APRIL 20, 1992 excess of $50~000 an administrative cost would come from the insurance fund and be in per year. Attorney Gillenwater answered this is cost that benefits the participants. TMe insurance committee has input into the program and notification would be nice, but is not required. Mr.Lovan stated he would like ~o have been notified. When questioned, Clerk and Treasurer Spencer a~swered the amendment would be for 199~ only. The $5,000 requested will probably be less than the projected overtime which has amounted to ~1~500 in three months. All work will be documented. As this would b~ a position, both overtime and position pay could not be paid. Attorney Gillenwater will have a waiver for the overtime signed if the position is granted. Attorney Gillenwater answered a question regarding the wording by stating the pay does not have to go back to the beginning of the years however thie situation will be different and will have documentation. Councilperson Wilder would like to go through budget hearings. This was discussed at budget time last year and no money was appropriated. At the conclusion of all discussion the following roll call vote was taken for all three readings: ~ Ayes: Councilpersons Pottery Wolpert~ Nays: Councilpersons Stemler, Frantz~ Councilperson Potter then made Williams, and Clapp. and Wilder. ia motion to pass Ordinance No. 92-0R-29 on the first and second re~dings, seconded by Council President Williams: passing on two readings with the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilpersons Potter, Wolpert, Williams, and Clapp. Nays: Councilpersons Stemler, FFantz~ and Wilder. Council President Williams asked the salary Ordinance amendment concerning overtime be held apd brought up at the next meeting. He feels this is a gambles however he believes those that supported the previous Ordinance for the first and second reading will also supoort it for the third reading. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer is concerned for the situation with the prescription card and well-care programs if no decision is made at the nex~t meeting. Council President Williams ~introduced Ordinance No. 92-0R-27~ An Ordinance Amending Certain! Portions Of Section 1 Of Ordinance No. 91-0R-44 (Animal Shelter) Council President Williams PAGE 6 APRIL 20~ 1992 nice and will be a family oriented medium priced restaurant. The funding of the improvements was discussed with Clerk and Treasurer Spencer stating an additional appropriation would most likely not be approved unless the City dips into the Cumulative Capital Improvement Fund. Council President Williams explained the boat would be an excellent addition to the Riverfront~ 6owever the funding is a concern~ and he trusts Tolliver feels the sewer the owners realize this position. Director work would be about a two and one half year payback. Mayor Parker would like to see t~e City pay the utility back for expenditures for the sewer improvements within a reasonable time with no interest. This does need to get in motion and guidance is needed. Councilperson Clapp would like to see the money returned to the sewer department from the boat dock ~entals and also the picnic tables returned to the parks. Councilperson Stemler requests all utility requirements be provided to thei City. opinion of the Council they would like to see City and they want to know the cost. with Mr. Shotwll on a draft of a Council by the April 27 meeting. Attbrney contract to It is the general the boat come to the Gillenwater will work be presented to the Councilperson Frantz Ordinance Establishing A Developing The Riverfront Frantz made the motion presented Ordinance No. 92-0R-30~ An Non-Reverting Fund For The Purposes Of In Jeffersonvil!e, Indiana. Councilperson to suspend thel rules for Ordinance No. and carried 92-0R-30, seconded by Council President Williams unanimously. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer' stated this new fund will require additional work in the office~ thus the request for additional part-time help in his office. Councilp~rson Frantz then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 92-0R-3© on ~ll three readings~ seconded by Councilperson Wolpert~ passing on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilpersons Wolpert~ Williams~ Frantz~ Clapp~ Wilder~ Stemler, and Potter. Nays: None. Mayor Parker Matra for collecting commended Sewage Collection Office Director Jim $75~000 over and aboye the regular collections. This is a record and more than has been collected by an agency. Mayor Parker is pleased and happy with what Mr. Matra has done in this office. He does commend each and every department head. PAGE ? APRIL 20, 1998 Councilperson Potter announced the following public hearings will be held regarding the Riverfront; April 88~ 1998 from ? P.M. to 9 A~y 6, i998 from ? P.M. to 9 P.M. at P.M. at River Valley School, Spring Hill School, and May 11, 1998 fro~ ? P.M. to 9 P.M. at Rose Hill School. Mr. Mike Wise who was ~earlier appointed to the Riverfront Advisory Board has resigned and Ms. Barbara Popp has been appointed to fill this position. Councilperson Stemler reminded the Council of the meeting tomorrow at 6:30 P.M. This will be an infgrmational type meeting with three departments scheduled. He also commends Mr. Matra and staff. Councilperson Clapp explained there are a lot of drainage ditches that need to be cleaned~ and she requests these be taken care of as water is backing up. Councilperso~ Clapp was very impressed with the riverfront in Madison. She would like to look into selling bricks with names. Councilperson Wilder announced there will be a drainage meeting April 89~ 1998 at 6:30 P.M. A ~edistricting Board meeting will be held May ?, 1998 at 6:30 P.M. in the Mayor's Conference Room. Councilperson Frantz found that~Madison used Administrative Research Association in developing their ~iverfront. She would like to have them give a presentation at the next regular Council meeting. She thanked Mr. Lakeman for arranging the Madison trip. Councilperson Wolpert also thinks Madison is really nice and thanks Mr. Matra. He explained the sign~ for two hour parking will have the word enforced on them and asks for Council objections. There Councilperson Frantz asked CitylServices Coordinator George Trembly to explain what will be taking p~ace for the City Earth Day Program. Mr. Trembly explained Congressman Hamilton will be in attendance at 7:45 A.M. and this will be followed by a clean-up from 8 A.M. to 10 A.M. Court Avenue from Spring to Wall will then be closed~ and City equipment will be on dispi~y. The dumpsters will be at the same sites as they were last year. There will be demonstrations in Warder Park. All are asked to wear the green ribbons. PAGE 8 APRIL 20, 1998 There being no further business 3o come before the Council~ Council President Williams moved to adjourn at 9:25 o~clock P.M. seconded by Councilperson Stemler and unani.mously carried. ATTEST: CLERK AND TREASURF:~ C. R~,,,~f'ARD SPENCER JR.