HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-05-1992COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
OCTOBER 5, 1992
The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville met in
regular session in Council Chambers in the City-County Building~
Jeffersonville, Indiana, at 7:30 P.M. on the 5th day of October 1992.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Raymond J. Parker
Jr., with Clerk and Treasurer C. Richard Spencer Jr.~ at the desk.
Mayor Parker welcomed all in attendance, asking all those present to
stand as Councilperson Steven Stemler gave 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, Donna M. Frantz, Peggy Knight
Wilder, L. Marie Clapp, Robert L. Potter, and Steven R. Stemter.
Absent: None.
Mayor Parker presented the minutes of the meetings of August
24, 199B and September 21~ 199B for consideration by the Council.
Council President Williams requested the name of Mrs. Nolan on page 2
of the minutes of August 2A, 1992 be corrected to read Nellie and a
"the" be inserted between after and meeting, be inserted on page 5,
paragraph ~ line 3 of the same minutes. Councilperson Clapp then made
the motion to approve the minutes of both meetings as corrected,
seconded by Councilperson Potter, and carried unanimously.
Clerk and Treasurer Spencer presented the claim list for
consideration by the Council along with an additional claim for a
lease payment which must be made by October 10, 199B.. Following all
discussion, Councilperson Potter made the motion to approve the claims
as presented, as well as the additional claim~ seconded by
Councilperson Clapp and carried unanimously.
Council President Williams
92-0R-56, An Ordinance Of Additional
Animal Shelter) for consideration
introducted Ordinance No.
Appropriation (General Fund
by the Council. Following
discussion, Council President Williams made the motion to suspend the
rules for Ordinance No. 92-0R-56, seconded by Councilperson Frantz
and carried unanimously. Council President Williams then made the
motion to pass Ordinance No. 9B-OR-56 on all three readings, seconded
by Councilperson Frantz, passing on the following roil call vote:
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Ayes: Councilpersons
Frantz, Wilder, and Clapp.
Nays: None.
Stemler, Potter,
Wolpert,
Williams,
Council President Williams then introduced Ordinance No.
98-0R-54, An Ordinance Regulating The Destruction Of Animal Carcasses
for the third and final reading. Council Presdient Williams asked if
there were any comments from the public regarding this Ordinance.
There was no answer. Councilperson Wilder asked Director Wheatley if
she had received any calls. She answered she had not. Council
President Williams then made the motion to pass Ordinance No.
98-0R-54 on the third and final reading, seconded by Councilperson
Wolpert and carried unanimously.
Attorney Gillenwater introduced
President of Huber Tire, who addressed
Statement of
equipment.
declared to
discussion,
Mr. Melvin Huber Jr., Vice
the Council regarding a
Benefits for a tax abatemeBt on an additional piece of
Attorney Gillenwater explained Huber Tire is an area
be an Economic Revitalization Area. Following all
Councilperson Potter made the motion to approve the
and
Statement of Benefits,
carried unanimously.
Ordinance No.
Amendment Of "City Of
Revenue Notes, Series 1981
seconded by Council President Williams
92-0R-57, An Ordinance Authorizing The Second
Jeffersonville, Indiana, Economic Development
(Hap's Aerial Enterprises, Inc. Project)"
And Authorizing Other Actions
Gillenwater explained the City is
there would be no cost to the City.
to give approval. Councilperson
In Respect Thereto. Attorney
not responsible for repayment and
It is a formality for the Council
Potter then made the motion to
suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 92-0R-59, seconded by Council
President Williams and carried unanimously. Counciiperson Potter then
made the motin to pass Ordinance No. 98-0R-57 on all three readings,
seconded by Councilperson Clapp and carried unanimously.
Mayor Parker
dedication of the Water
10:00 o'clock A.M.
Councilperson
No. 98-R-85,
reminds and welcomes ail to attend the
Pollution Control Facility, October 6, 1998 at
Wilder introduced and read aloud Resolution
A Resolution Requiring Publication Of Council Meeting
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Agenda.
failure to publish. Clerk and
to make sure his office has all
before the meeting. Following
Attorney Gillenwater would like to add a clause concerning
Treasurer Spencer reminded the Council
items for the agenda at least one week
all discussion, Councilperson Wilder
Ayes:
Frantz, Wilder,
Nays:
made the motion to pass Resolution No.
by Councilperson Frantz and carried on
Councilpersons Stemler,
and Clapp.
None.
Councilperson Stemler requested
Attorney Gillenwater has had contact
weeks. Councilperson Stemler then
98-R-25 as amended, seconded
the following roll call vote:
Potter, Wolpert, Williams,
discussion on the Quadrangle
Donna Metzer explained there
when the owner backed out.
situation. Mayor Parker and Assistant
had been a "deal" that was 90K complete
Encouragement needs to be given to the
come up with some funds.
Councitperson Potter wishes to thank publically
VanGilder and VanGilder Heating for the heat at the
He also wishes to thank T. Kempf
and the replacement. Shelter
Commissioner Gavin informed the Council the Historic Group may
Rick
Animal Shelter.
and Company for the air conditioner
Director Wheatley mentioned the
tremendous amount of donations the
air.
regarding
She is thankful
Council President
the procedure
Shelter has received,
for these and is grateful for
Williams has been questioned
for passing an Ordinance.
Gillenwater explained
many of them
the heat and
an Ordinance must
receive a 8/3
by citizens
Attorney
majority when
passed on all three readings.
the Mayor's veto.
Vehicle Maintenance
to request funds of $8~043 for
fuel tanks to put them in E.P.A.
drive and wash area are being
Maintenance and Motor Vehicle Departments.
do this additional work at the same time.
There must be a 5-8 vote to override
Director Wathen approached the Council
concrete for an additional pad for the
compliance. He explained a concrete
put in and paid for by the Vehicle
It would be convenient to
The Sewer Department will
an update on Wyandotte.
and anticipates an answer in two
inquired if there has been any
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be doing the installation of the catch basin and drains. Clerk and
Treasurer Spencer stated there would be a way to fund this if the
Council desires. Councilperson Potter requests this decision be held
up until the next meeting. Director Wathen invites the Council to
come and see the area. Director Wathen inquired what will be done for
heat in his area for 1993 as the funding was deleted from the budget.
It wilt be impractical to complete the waste-oil burning system for
this season. Mr. Rick VanGilder stated there is this type of system
in operation at the Hughes Company. He offered to get the cost and
estimate of how much waste oil would be used. If the Council is
serious regarding a new refueling system the concrete pad will not be
necessary. Director Wathen explained the vendor owns the above-ground
fuel tanks and has refused to even perform maintenance on the tanks.
There being no further business to come before the Council~
Councilperson Potter moved to adjourn at 8:B0 o'clock P.M. seconded by
Councilperson Wolpert and unanimously carried.
MAYOR ~YMONI) J. PARKER JR.
ATTEST:
hND T EASU C. RI R 'SPE CE JR.