HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-15-1992COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVtLLE~ INDIANA
!JUNE 15~ 1992
The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville met in
regular session in Council Chambers in~ the City-County Building~
Jeffersonville, Indiana~ at ?:30 P.M. on the 15th day of June~ 199~.
The meeting was called to order
Jr.~ with Clerk and Treasurer C. Richard
Mayor Parker welcomed ali in attendance~
by Mayor Raymond J. Parker
:Spencer Jr.~ at the desk.
asking all present to stand
as Councilperson Steven Stemler gave the invocation. He then asked
all 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, Donna M. Frantz, L. Marie Clapp,
Robert L. Potter~ and Steven R~ Stemler.
Absent: Councilperson Peggy Knight Wilder.
Mayor Parker presented the minutes of June 1~ 199B for
consideration by the Council. Councilperson Clapp made 'the motion to
approve the minutes as presented~ seconded by Councilperson Wolpert
and carried unanimously.
Clerk and Treasurer Spencer presented the claim list along
with several additional claims for consideration by the Council.
Following all discussion~ Councilperson Clapp made the motion to
approve the claims along with the additional as presented, seconded by
Councilperson Potter and carried unanimously.
Mayor Parker introduced Ordinance No. 9~-0R-36, An
Ordinance Requiring Repavement Of Roads After Excavating In Street.
Attorney Gillenwater explained this was dFafted following discussion
in the Board of Public Works and Safety initiated by Mr. Bob Miller~
of the Street Department. Mr. Miller and Attorney Gillenwater
answered questions. Councilperson Potter made the motion ~o pass
Ordinance No. 9R-OR-3~ on the first and second readings, seconded by
Councilperson Stemler and carried unanimously. The utility companies
will be notified before the final reading.
Councilperson Potter asked the concerns of Ms. Paula Hale
regarding the litter at the exit ramp be postponed until a later date.
The Boy Scouts may be cleaning this area as a project. Mayor Parker
suggests the State be notified.
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Clerk and Treasurer Spencer explained the copy machine in
his office is in need of repairs. This machine was purchased in April
of 1983 with a service expectancy of 5 years. He has received a quote
for a new machine and he asks the Co, until consider repairs or
purchase. He aks for the Council's input on this matter. Council
President Williams feels at this time repairs would be in order.
Mayor Parker introduced Ordinance No. 92-0R-37, An
Ordinance Regarding Parking On Riverside Drive. Attorney Gillenwater
repeal two Ordinances.that need to be repealed as
Council President WiLliams made the motion to
for Ordinance No. 92-0R-37~ seconded by
explained this would
they are archaic.
suspend the rules
Councilperson Clapp and carried
questions regarding the parking
Attorney Gillenwater explained
complete. There is
paving the parking
unanimously. Ms. Ruth Fredrick asked
for the proposed floating restaurant.
the plan for the Riverfront is not
no contract for parking and the City will not be
area under consider fgr the floating restaurant.
Council President Williams made
9~-0R-37 on all three readings,
carried unanimously.
Ms. Ruth Fredrick then
regarding the floating restaurant.
the motion to pass Ordinance No.
seconded by Councilperson Clapp and
asked additional
There has been
this and
details.
it was suggested she call MrJ Bob
specific questions
a public meeting on
Kissinger for exact
Council President Williams introduced Ms. Holly Johnson~
Main Street Director. Ms. Johnson explained the goals of Main Street
are design, organization~ promotion~ and econcmic restructuring. Mr.
Sonny Brewster is the Board President and they meet the
of the month at 7:30 A.M. at Preservation Station.
explained the various committee accomplishments as
financial structure. She
parking meters. Following
for her presentation.
thanked the Council for the
discussion the Council thanked
third Tuesday
She further
well as the
removal of the
Ms. Johnson
Counoilperson Wolpert introduced Mr. Paul Speth. Mr. Speth
explained he is interested in developing a 9 acre area that is in the
County. He requests permission to tap in to the City sewer system.
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He would not object to annexation. This will be taken into
consideration.
Mayor Parker informed the Council the Historic Review Board
voted unanimously in favor of the floatiDg restaurant and will be
sending a letter to the Corps of Engineers.
There being no further business to come before the Council,
Councilperson Stemler made the motion to adjourn~ at 8:15 o~clock P.M.~
seconded by Counci!person Potter and carried unanimously~
RA~~A ~ER JR.
ATTEST:
S ENC R JR.
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