HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-21-1992COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
SEPTEMBER 21, 1992
The Common Council of the
regular session in Council Chambers
Jeffersonville, Indiana, at ?:30 P.M.
1998.
with
City of Jeffersonville met in
in the City-County Building,
on the 21st day of September,
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Raymond J. Parker
Clerk and Treasurer C. Richard Spencer Jr., at the desk.
Mayor
stand as
asked all
flag.
Parker welcomed ali in attendance, asking ail those present to
Councilperson Steven Stemler gave the invocation. He then
those present to join him in the pledge of allegiance to the
The roll was called and those present were Councilpersons
Bill Wolpert, Andrew Williams III, Donna M. Frantz, Peggy Knight
Wilder, L. Marie Clapp, Robert L. Potter, and Steven R. Stemler.
Absent: None.
of the meeting of August
Councilperson Clapp made
presented, seconded by
the claim
Mayor Parker presented the minutes
1, 1992 for consideration by the Council.
the motion to approve the minutes as
Councilperson Wilder, and carried unanimously.
Clerk and Treasurer Spencer presented
list as well
as one additional claim to Dan's Motor Repair, for consideration by
the Council. Following ali discussion, Councilperson Potter made the
motion to approve the claims as presented along with the additional
claim, seconded by Councilperson Clapp and carried unanimously. Clerk
and Treasurer Spencer asked the Council if they would be willing to
pay for one half of the expense to install a turn signal at Sparks and
Spring. This is a request and recommendation from the Building
Commissioner's Office.
asking the City to pay
$2,000. Chief Elliott
in agreement to this.
Council President
9B-OR-51, An
by the Council. Council
The Hospital will pay one half and they are
the other half which would be approximately
agrees this signal is needed. The Council is
Williams presented
Ordinance of Additional Appropriation
Ordinance No.
for consideration
President Williams made the motion to suspend
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the rules for Ordinance No.
Frantz and carried unanimously.
the Ordinance to the audience.
the motion to pass Ordinance
seconded by Councilperson Frantz~
vote:
Ayes: Councilpersons
Frantz, Wilder, and Clapp.
Nays: None.
Mr. Carroll Gowens~
before the Council to request
92-0R-51~ seconded by Councilperson
Council President Williams explained
Council President Williams then made
No. 92-0R751 on all three readings,
passing on the following roll call
Stemler~ Potter, Wolpert, Williams~
Director of Redevelopment, appeared
passage of Resolution No. 92-R-24, A
Resolution Of The Common Couuncil Of The City Of Jeffersonville,
Indiana, Authorizing The Submittal Of The CFF Application To The
Indiana Department Of Commerce And Addressing Related Matters. Mr.
Gowens answered questions stating the writing of the grant application
is being done "in house", and the awards will be in late October.
This is very competitive. The local shace
come from the Department of Redevelopment.
Chamber of Commerce addressed the
passage stating it is important
Clapp would like to see things get
Resolution No. 92-R-24, seconded by Council
passing on the following roll call vote:
Councilpersons Stemler~ Potter,
Ayes:
Frantz, Wilder,
Nays:
and Clapp.
None.
Council President
92-0R-52, An Ordinance Granting
To City of Jeffersonville. Mr.
situation, asking the Council
Wilder has been looking into
sidewalk to the Park, and it
in the City
Councilperson
Ordinance No.
unanimously.
will be $60,000 which will
Mr. Wetby Edwards of the
Council and urged the Council for
to take this step. Councilperson
moving and made the motion to pass
President Williams,
Wolpert, Williams~
to obtain these
Frantz made the
92-0R-52~ seconded
Council
Williams introduced Ordinance No.
Voluntary Annexation Of YMCA Property
Joe LaRocca of the YMCA explained the
to pass this Ordinance. Councilperson
a Community Service Grant to build a
would be necessary to have the property
funds. Following all discussion,
motion to suspend the rules for
by Councilperson Potter and carried
President Williams then made the motion to pass
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SEPTEMBER B1, 1992
Ordinance No. 92-0R-52 on all three
Councilperson Clapp and carried unanimously.
Councilperson Williams introduced
readings~ seconded by
Ordinance No. 92-0R-53,
An Ordinance Granting Voluntary Annexation Of A Portion Of The Clark
Maritime Centre Property To City Of Jeffersonville. Mr. Chris
Kinnett, of Clark Maritime Centre explained this request showing the
area on an aerial map. Following all discussion Councilperson Potter
made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance
seconded by Councilperson Frantz and carried
Councilperson Potter then made the motion
9~-0R-53 on all three readings, seconded by
carried unanimously.
Mayor Parker
Agreement To Purchase
Wyandotte to purchase
No. 92-0R-53~
unanimously.
to pass Ordinance No.
Councilperson Frantz and
who explained an
Upon approval of
Wyandot, Inc. has
that will solve storm
in for City
if proper
Kavanaugh. The
1958 are still
told to pull
Kavanaugh's boot straps
override the people.
Mr. Bowyer continued by
embarass Mayor Parker. This has been damaging to Mr.
racial struggle continues. The things fought for in
being fought for in 1992. His people have been
themselves up by their boot straps and Mr.
have been cut. The City should not
Jeffesonville could still be a shinning City.
introduced Mr. Jorge Lanz
Real Estate (Wyandot, Inc.).
a 60 foot strip of land~
agreed to make certain drainage improvements
drainage problems. Attorney Mike Forsee, who is sitting
Attorney Mike Gillenwater, stated he sees no problems
publication is done. This would be an agreement between Wyandot, Inc.
and the Board of Public Works. Following all discussion Councilperson
Ciapp made the motion to give approval to the Board of Public Works to
enter into this agreement following all publications and legal steps~
seconded by Council President Williams and carried unanimously.
Mr. Ken Bowyer addressed the Council on behalf of Mr. Les
Kavanaugh, City Services Director. Mr. Bowyer is in oppossition to
the vote taken by the Council on August 31, 1992 eliminating the
position held by the only Afro-American. He feels this action could
have been racial, could have been envy~ and could have been political,
elaborating on each of these areas. This also could have been done to
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saylng his statements in the paper were not personal to anyone. He
will not rest until this grievance of discontent is solved. The
County Commissioners and the Mayor have stated this position is needed
and he urges the Council to reverse their action.
Councilperson Potter urges the Council to get matters beind
them and go on with City business with regards to the 1993 salaries.
Councilperson Potter then made the motion to pass Ordinance No.
92-0R-48, An Ordinance Establishing Employee Pay Scales For Fiscal
Year 1993 on the third and final reading, seconded by Councilperson
Frantz, passing on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilpersons Potter, Wolpert, Frantz~ and Clapp.
Naye: Councilpersons Stemler, Williams~ and Wilder.
Council President Williams introduced Ordinance No.
98-0R-54~ An Ordinance Regulating The Destruction Of Animal Carcasses
asking Shelter Director Jan Wheatley
Director Wheatley explained she does not
the burden of the destruction of animal
to explain the Ordinance.
feel the taxpayers should pay
carcasses when Veterinarians
obtain a fee. Counc~lperson Wilder feels bids should be taken for the
Veterinarian of Record. Councilperson Stemler questioned the burning
of books and papers. Director Wheatley said this was done one time
shortly after she took over the Shelter and there would be a $50
charge for this service. Following all discussion Council President
Williams made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 92-OR-SA on the first
and second reading only, allowing for input from Veterinarians before
final passage, seconded by Councilperson Potter, passing on the
lolling roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilpersons Stemler, Potter, Wolpert, Williams~
Frantz~ Wilder, and Clapp.
Nays: None.
Council President Williams introduced Ordinance No.
9~-0R-55, An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within Same
Department asking the Council to amend the Ordinance to include
transfers totaling $1,150.08 in the Animal Shelter. Following
discussion~ Council President Williams made the motion to suspend the
rules for Ordinance No. 92-0R-55, seconded by Councilperson Clapp and
carried unanimously. Council President Williams then made the motion
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to pass Ordinance No. 98-0R-55 on all three readings, seconded by ~
Councilperson Clapp, passing on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilpersons
Frantz, Wilder~ and Clapp.
Nays: None.
Mayor Parker acknowledged receipt of
Senator Kathy Smith thanking the Council
the allocation of at least 25% of
government.
Stemler, Potter, Wolpert, Williams,
a letter from State
for the resolution supporting
lottery revenues to local
Mr. Henry Kaelin addressed t6e Council regarding a tax
abatement problem. He explained he purchased land several years ago
in the Economic Revitalization Area and was told he had a tax
abatement. Toward the end of 1991 when the construction was complete
he was told at the Court House he would have a tax abatement. The
financing Mr. Kaelin received was
abatement and finds now he does not
trying for months to find out how
based on his receiving a tax
have this abatement. He has been
to solve this problem.
Attorney
Forsee strongly suggests he talk with Attorney Jack Vissing for help.
Mr. Kaelin wishes the Council to be aware of his efforts.
Councilperson Clapp stated there has been an agreement not to grant
abatements after construction. Attorney Forsee explained the process
for tax abatemnt is by Indiana Statute.
Councilperson Clapp asked Ms. Holly Johnson, Main Street
Program Manager to give an update. Ms. Johnson explained about the
concerts in the park. Christmas in the Park will be the first
Friday in December. Ms. Johnson is pleased the Council gave approval
to Mr. Gowens for the grant application as this will help downtown.
Clerk and Treasurer Spencer noted a letter of thanks
received from Governor Bayh which explained the 25M lottery proceeds.
The local communities are receiving 25M, however it is
directions, not iocal.
Councilperson Potter introduced Mr. and Mrs.
residents of 1315 Ridgeway. Mr. Poole related two
tremendous blasts in the
following these blasts that
under State
Ward Poole,
incidents of
previous week. There is so much dust
they cannot see. He suggests some type of
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monitoring devise be used. Councilperson Frantz has received
complaints and does have a meeting with Liter's Quarry this week.
Councilperson Stemler thanked Mr. Bowyer for his comments
regarding Mr. Kavanaugh. Councilperson Stemler has a lot of respect
for Mr. Bowyer. He has been raised to have respect for all people and
he has tried to instill this in his children.
times in the last few months for the Council.
to look for the betterment of Jeffersonville.
There have been stormy
He would like to start
There needs to be a
positive approach taken and he encourages the Council to get on with
the progress and betterment of Jeffersonv~lle. He asks all to make a
sincere effort on this.
Councilperson Clapp thanked
She does feel there still is a need for
Mr. Bowyer for his comments.
the position and would like to
look into reinstating it. Councilperson Clapp, in referring to an
article in the Courier Journal, asked if the take-home cars were
insured by the City when driven off-duty. She was informed they are.
She would like to look into this as she feels there may be a
tremendous
structure
comments.
still been held by the previous department head.
has received comments asking to have the Council
liability to the City. Attorney Forsee said the insurance
in Indiana is different from that of Kentucky.
Councilperson Wilder also thanked Mr. Bowyer for his
However~ she would have voted this position down had it
Councilperson Wilder
agenda published in
the local newspaper. Councilperson
and Treasurer Spencer reminded the
the agenda just days before the
broadcasting
Councilperson
Ms.
Frantz agrees with this. Clerk
Council many changes are made in
meeting. He further suggests
the meetings over Cablevision be looked into again.
Frantz will look into the cost of the publication.
Mary Goody would like to see the Council find the money
in the budget to heat the animal shelter office. Council President
Williams stated he will be addressing this later in this meeting.
Councilperson Frantz attended a Steamboat Committee meeting
and informed the Council the Committee is:looking into taking over the
"Thunder" celebration on this side of the River. The Committee was
disappointed the City did not have a float in the parade. The profit
from Steamboat Days was only $2,300 this year. They are willing to
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work with
invites all
1998 at 8:30 P.M. Councilperson Frantz asked
approve her to go to a seminar in Indianapolis
There were no objections.
the City on the overtime costs. Councilperson Frantz
to attend an Ice Cream Social, Saturday, September 86,
if the Council would
that would cost $145.
92-R-25,
(Animal
additional funding.
VanGitder offered
Council
92-R-25,
Council President Williams introduced Resolution No.
A Resolution To Advertise For An Additional ~ppropriation
Shelter) Director Wheatley explained t~e need for the
During discussion regarding the heat Mr. Rick
to donate installation. Following all discussion
President Williams made the mo~ion to pass Resolution No.
seconded by Councilperson Wolpert and carried unanimously.
Fairview Drive, does not approve'
playing golf, picking children up
on City time. The ditch in her
Mrs. Nolan, a resident of
of take-home cars or City employees
at school, and going to the grocery
neighborhood needs to be cleaned as when it rains the streets are
overrun with water. It is her opinion there should be house cleaning
of department heads. There is a need to have assignments and
supervision. Mrs. Nolan was informed there is a list and it is being
worked on by the Street Department and the Sewer Department.
There being no further business to come before the Council,
Councilperson Potter moved to adjourn at 9:20 o~clock P.M. seconded by
Councilperson Stemler and unanimously carried.
ATTEST:
cLERK AND TREASUR~ C. RI~ARD SPENCE JR.