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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-06-1992COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA JULY 67 1992 The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonvilte met in regular session in Council Chambers in the City-County Building~ Jeffersonville, Indiana, at 9:30 P.M. on the 6h day of July, 1992. The meeting was called to order by Council President Andrew Williams III in the absence of Mayor Raymond J. Parker Jr.~ with Clerk and Treasurer C. Richard Spencer Jr.~ at the desk. Council President Williams welcomed all in attendance~ asking all present to stand as Counci!person 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 thoee present were Councilpersons Andrew Williams III, Donna M. Frantz, L. Marie Clapp, Steven R. Stemler~ and Peggy Knight Wilder. Absent: Councilpersons Bill Wolpert and Robert L. Potter. Council President Williams presented the minutes of June 15~ 19~ for consideration by the Council. Councilperson Clapp made the motion to approve the minutes as presented~ seconded by Councilperson Stemler and carried unanimously. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer presented the claim list for coneideration by the Council. Counci!person Frantz made the motion to pay the General Fund travel claims from the Clerk and Treasurer's Office. Upon advice from Attorney Gillenwater the claims will be paid from the General Fund ae listed~ Discuss~on was also held regarding the Main Street claim. Following all discussion~ Councilperson Stemler made the motion to approve the claims as presented, seconded by Councilpereon Clapp and carried unanimously. Council President Williams introduced Ordinance No. 9~-0R-38~ An Ordinance Transferring Funds Within Same Department. Following diecussion, Councilperson Wilder made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 9~-0R-38~ seconded by Councilperson Clapp and carried unanimously. Councilperson Wilder then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 9R-OR-38 on ali three readings~ seconded by Councilperson Clapp and carried unanimously. PAGE 8 JULY 6~ 1992 Mr. Paul Speth addressed the Council regarding a proposed developement of 15 to 40 duplexes off Woodland Road. He requests permission to tap into the City sewer system. He would not object to annexation. Councilperson Clapp asked Mr. Speth if he could foresee additional drainage problems on Woodland as now. Mr. Speth said he will put in proper Wilder asked if Mr. Speth would object there are serious problems drainage. Councilperson to complying with City Ordinances regarding drainage. Mr. Speth said this would not be a problem, he would comply with City drainage regulations. Mr. Speth does realize there iea rate difference for those outside the City limits. Utility Director Totliver said the engineer would have to be consulted to approve the route. Mr. Jimmy Carter stated this is a good example for approval of the 2-mile fringe. Mr. George Trembly, as a resident of Mellwood Subdivision stated he and many others will be watching for drainage problems. Following all discussion~ Councilperson Wilder made upon Mr. Speth signing a his compliance with Councilperson Frantz and carried unanimously. Agent of Record Edward C. (Pepper) Council with a semi-annual -financial report the motion to approve the tap in contingent waiver of remonstrance for annexation~ and City drainage Ordinances, seconded by Cooper presented 'the for hospitalization, explaining each area of the report. The projected December 31, 1998 balance is $8507000.00. ~ He suggests the Council add 15W to the 1992 budget for the 1993 budget. The trend is 18%~ however he feels confident 15% would be sufficient. The insurance plan is working. Councilperson Frantz questioned when the employee will benefit. Mr. Cooper lowest does Cooper now as this year was the to stay the same and this the Council thanked Mr. explained the employee is benefiting increase in many years. The hope is look good. Following all questions for the report. Council President Williams introduced Ordinance No. 92-0R-36~ An Ordinance Requiring Repavement Of Roads After Excavating In Street for the third and final reading. He then asked if there were any utility representatives in the audience. There being none~ Councilperson Clapp made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 92-0R-36 on the third and final readings seconded by Councilperson Stemler and carried unanimously. PAGE 3 JULY 67 1992 Council President Williams read a report from Mayor Parker regarding a progress report made at the Mayor's Round Table on the Riverfront development from Jeffersonville~ to New Albany. The report continued with a statement on the recent storm damage to the roof of the City garage. It was lucky there were no injuries. The damage is being assessed by the insurance carrier. This building had been condemed and every effort is being made for the safety of the employees. Due to the excessive wind damage in the area it will be necessary to contract for additional chipper work. Council President Williams initiated discussion with the Council regarding budget sessions. These will begin Monday~ July 20, 1992 at 5:00 o'clock P.M. in the Mayor's Conference Room with a general overview. The rest of the week sessions with the second session being will be contacted to be scheduled. will be set aside for budget a review. Department Heads Council President Williams then made a statement of 'the Council regarding recent changes in administrative there has been some concern and discussion. City government~ legislative and executive. does concur and support the Mayor in his changes his perogrative to do so. He also stated there from this body. Councilperson Stemler has the Suburban Acres drainage work. on behalf staff as There are divisions in He stated the Council in personnel as it is has been no pressure willing to cooperate~ however Public Service will be charging $30 a foot to more their lines. The engineer will be out in the morning to see if this can be worked around. Attorney Gillenwater~ is working with the owner of a vacant lot to see if permission can be obtained to move the equipment via this vacant lot. Councilperson Stemler than asked when the paving of the streets would start. Street Commissioner Trembly reported paving wilt start the week of July 13 and the Evening News will be publishing the streets and dates. The streets are being cleaned and readied now. Pennsylvania Avenue will be taken care of iby the Sewer Department and the Construction Company working in the area. been made aware of a problem in Cablevision and Indiana Bell are PAGE 4 JULY 6, 1992 Councilperson Stemler Officers Simon and Gavin for allowing night shift. This was an educational other Councilpersons to do the same, Councilperson Clapp distributed report. Councilperson Wilder will look at sites for a garage. thanked P~lice Chief Elliott and him to ride during a Saturday experience and he encourages the Park Department annual be meeting with Director Wathen to Treasurer Spencer distributed the June 30 asking these be brought to the budget sessions. Clerk and appropriation report Mr, Phil Lovan~ speaking as a City employee, appeared in support of Mr. Lee Hemingway stating he feels he has been "shoved out the door" after 86 years of service. Mr. Lovan is appalled at the lack of comments and support. Council President Williams speaking on behalf of the Council stated he was to issue a statement rather than each individual member. This is no reflection on an individual's performance~ however the Council understands the separtion of powers and supports the managerial changes the Mayor made. Mr. Lovan again stated he does not support what the Mayor did. Mr. problem he had and asking for help. Mr. Heminway solved the problem after of others saying nothing could be done. Mr. Keys thinks it City management to let Mr, Hemingway go. Councilperson Wilder stated she was not informed of Council President Williams' statement prior to the meeting. Council President Williams thanked all those in attendance. There being no further business to co,me before the Council Councilperson Stemler made the motion to adjourn at 8:45 o'clock P.M.~ seconded by Councilperson Clapp and carried unanimously. j~. PARKER ATTEST: CLERK AND TREAS~..~ER C.~CHARD SPENCER Clarence Keys reviewed the history of a drainage for many years He received no help fo]lowing petitions 10 years is poor PROCEDURE FOR APPROVAL OF A PLANNED URBAN DEVELOPMENT IN THE RIVERFRONT REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT I. Preliminary Plan Must Be Approved By Redevelopment Commission NOTE: This involves a review by staff at the Department of Redevelopment, and' a vote by the full Redevelopment Commission. II. Preliminary Plan Must Be Approved By Planning Commission NOTE: This involves a review by the Planning Commission staff and a vote by the full Commission. III. Preliminary Plan Must Be Approved By city Council IV. Final Plan Must be Approved By Planning Commission NOTE: This involves a review by the Planning Commission staff and a vote of the full Commission. (The Final Plan does not come b~ck to the City Council.) ward C. Cooper & Assodates, ln . Risk Management, Financial Services and Insurance Specialties 1302 Dogwood Road Jeffersonville. IN 4'/130 (812) 282-6458 N~w Albany (812) 945-2321 505 South Third Street, Suite 3Cn~ Louisville, KY 40202 (502) 589-509O SEIIX-AI~UAL R~POR? ~B C[~ 01~ JSFFBRSO#V[LLB ASO Total 2nrollaent as of Apr. l, 1992 Single 44 31 2 75 124 Deposits I mterest Claims (-542886.12) (-$31073.69} (-$68387.22} i-5101634,08) (-531833.88} Administrative and Stop-Loss BM0 Premium (-$5491.86{ [-$4883.21) (-56027,50) (-$5835,76) H5823.44) Reimbursement Program H586,99) I-S784.87) (-5602,62) (-$616,69{ I-S437.541 Prescriptions {-59275.3I{ (-S5611,77) (-S6238,17{ -58755.36) (-55712.48) Jan, '2Z Feb. '92 Bar. '92 Apr, '23 Bay 'gZ Jun. '92 Yotals S9421,78 $10611.72 $139431.24 $79010,28 $11956.71 5266227,53 S516659,26 $442,42 $207.04 5322,27 544.22 $62,18 $135.72 S1213.85 H39519.64) (-5315634.53{ -$10929,]9) 1-565947,8R) -S465§.63) (-$31720.40{ (-$310.55) (-53339461 -59322,48) (-544915.57) Based on Current gnrutlnent Actual balance as of June 30, ~ 1, Budgeted dollars for deposit for 19~ls~ 3. Insurance fund balance as of Dec, 31, 1991 is S148,165,99. i, Amount of sosey left to be deposited last six sonths is $308,684.00. 5, On paper balance as of June 30, 1992 is 5513,465,52, STATEMENT IN SUPPORT OF PUD APPLICATION Ohio Riverside DevelopmentCorporation affiliate of DeMars Haka DeVelopment, Inc. Jeffersonville, Indiana Submitted to Planning and Zoning Commission City of Jeffersonville February 25, 1992 James N. Williams 605 Watt Street Jeffersonville Indiana 47130 Attorney for Applicant RiverPointe ProjeCt The RiverPointe Project is being developed by applicant in the riverfront area between the two bridges. At the present time, the apartment tower is under construction pursuant to building permits, reviews and approvals by various state and federal agencies issued prior to the new zoning ordinance of the City of Jeffersonville. The next part of Phase I of the overall project involves two types of buildings. Nineteen townhouses will be built fronting on the north side of Riverside Drive. These will be developed either as condominiums or as zero-lot- line single-family homes. If the latter, a property owners association will be created, but the units will not be condominiums. The association will havelthe power to assure uniformity of exteriors and appearance. There will be party wall agreements between adjoining landowners, but otherwise, each townhouse will be free of the type of joint repair and maintenance obligations which typify condominiums. These units will be approximately 2000 square feet, and will sell for about $175,000. On the south side of Riverside Drive, the plan calls for parking, public park land, and several commercial buildings. Present plans are for these to be restaurants and shops. The overall architecture will be consistent with the building which is currently under construction. On the western side of the property south of Riverside Drive, the plan contains one residential building. We request 2 that this building be deleted from the plan because it is on rear property which is not included in the surveys we have presented. Plans for the utilities and infrastructure have already been submitted to the Department of Redevelopment, and Geupel DeMars Company, an affiliate of the applicant, is serving as the Construction manager on the infrastructure. The utilities will be adequate for the development proposed~ The anticipated residents for the townhouses will be young childless professionals or older empty-nesters. For this reason, we do not expect any significant impact upon schools. Parking is being provided on-site, including visitor parking. In addition, the adjoining property under Highway 1-65 is being developed into a parking lot by the Jeffersonville Department of Redevelopment. Hence, the project should not increase parking congestion on the surrounding streets. We request that the Commission specifically note in the minutes that it approves the plan insofar as it may deviate from the density requirements in Section 156.82 of the Zoning Ordinance. Also, Section 156.86 seems to assume a project would be condominiums; the to~nhouses may not be condominiums. We request that our proposed structure be approved insofar as it might be inconsistent with Section 156.86. When the construction drawings are finished, and the City Council approves the outline plan, applicant will, as provided in the Zoning Ordinance, file the detailed plans for approval by the Commission. 3