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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: PAGE 8 OCTOBER 5, 1998 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 PAGE 3 OCTOBER 5, 1998 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 PAGE 4 OCTOBER 5, 1992 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.