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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-04-1991COUNCIL FROCEEDINGo OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA FEBRUARY 4, 1991 The Common Council of the in regular session in Council Chambers, Jeffersonville, Indiana, on the 4th o'clock P.M. The meeting was called Richard Spencer Jr. at the desk. City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met in'the City-County Building in day of February, 1991 at 7:30 to order by Mayor Dale Orem and C. changing back to the Police Department Authority to pay this claim, or take Department budget, seconded by Council unanimously. Councilperson Waiz then remaining claims as presented, seconded ca'tied unanimously. Mayor Orem presented Statement and have them ask the Building the payment from the Police President Carter and carried made the ~'~ tc~ pay the by Councilperson Clapp and of Benefits for Huber Tire Company and introduced Resolution No. 91-R-7, A Resolution Approving Statement Of Benefits For Purposes Of Real Property Tax Abatement. Mr. Doug England answered the Council's questions. Following all discussion, Councilperson Perkins made thel motion to accept the Huber Tire Company Statement of Benefits, and pass Resolution No. 91-R-7, seconded by Councilperson Clapp and carried unanimously. Mayor Orem asked all those present to stand as Reverend Milo Steffen of Howard Park Christian Church gave the invocation. He then asked those present to join in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. JThe roll was called and those present were: Councilpersons Jimmy Carter, Marie Clapp, Ron Grooms, Tony Harrod, John Perkins, Robert Waiz, and Andrew Williams~ Absent: None. Mayor Orem presented the minutes of the meeting of January 19, 1991 for consideration by the Council. Councilperson Grooms asked the minutes be corrected on page 5 to show that Councilperson Harrod and Perkins asked to be excused. Councilperson Grooms then made the motion to approve the minutes as corrected, seconded by Councilperson Harrod and carried unanimously. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer presented the claim register for consideration by the Council. Discussion was held regarding a claim for changing door locks in the City-County Building, following which Councilperson Perkins made the motion to ~end the claim for the lock Mayor Orem The Common Council Of The Submittal Of The PAGE 2 FEBRUARY 4, 1991 introduced Resolution No. 91-R-8, A Resolution Of The City Of Jeffersinville, Indiana Authorizinf CFF Application TO The Indiana Department Of Commerce and Addressing Related Matters. Mayor Orem then introduced Department of Redevelopment Director Carrol Gowens who explained the Resolution would allow him to apply for a $400,000 grant from the State Community Focus Funds for improvements to Indiana Avenue, and for sewer, sanitary and storm drainage. The City would provide $190,000 from the Redevelopment bond proceeds for this project. Councilperson Perkins questions the use of the wording for low and moderate income residents. Director,Gowens explained the area was declared a blighted area in 1982, therefore this paragraph is applicable. Councilperson Perkins feels the wording is ambiguous and feels the paragraph stating this should be stricken. Mayor Orem explained this is a form Resolution and Attorney Fifer gave his opinions. Council President Carter was under the understanding the City was going to do the Riverfront and the garage and DeMars was going to be responsible for the sewers and drainage. Director Gowens gave the history of applying for grants mn this area. Mayor Orem stated the term community development means the jobs that will be created in the area which will certainly be at the low and moderate income level. Councilperson Harrod made the motion to pass Resolution No. 91-R-8, seconded by Councilperson Grooms There will be public hearings on this February 11, and 14~ 1991. Councilperson Perkins feels "this is a farce, and not in the spirit of the letter of this law that this money is intended for low and moderate income and that this money is not going for low and moderate income". Further discussion was held on the original intent as to what the City would do and what DeMars would do Director Gowens further~"~x~L55ne~.what he is striving for and the means he is using and why he zs using this form. F611owing all discussion, for, passing on a vote of negative. Mayor Orem introduced Resolution To A Certain Ground Lease Between The City the vote on Resolution No. 91-R-8 was called 6-1, with Councilperson Perkins voting in the No. 91-R-9, Second Addendum Of Jeffersonville, Indiana, And Hughes Group, Inc., asking Hughes Group Attorney Shotwell to explain and answer questions. He stated the project is not in the Hughes' hands but in the hands of the Corps of Engineers. Council President Carter PAGE 4 FEBRUARY 4 1991 Ayes: Councilperson, Harrod, Clapp, Grooms, Carter, Williams, Perkins, and Waiz. Nays: None. Councilperson Clapp reintroduced Ordinance No. 91-0R-8. An Ordinance Initiating Special Appropriation For The Benefit Of Jeffersonville Main Street, Inc. Discussion followed as to if the intent of the Ordinance was to appropriate $20,000 in addition to the $7,500 which is in the Council budget. Councilperson Grooms explained his intent with the Ordinance was $20,000 in addition %o the budget amount and followed with a motion %0 amend paragraph four, in the first sentence to strike %he word total and insert in addition to the $7,500 in the budget, seconded by Councilperson Clapp, passing on a vote of 6-0-1. Councilperson Waiz abstaLned from the vote. Councilperson Clapp made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 91-OR-8 on the third reading, seconded by Councilperson Williams, passing on a vote of 6-0-1. Councilperson Waiz again abstained from the vote. Mayor Orem introduced Ordinance No. 91-0R-13, An Ordinance Concerning Voluntary Annexation Of Contiguous Terrority, along with a Petition from David L. Summitt, owner of the property, explaining the request comes from a trucking company wishing to loca~e in the area. Councilperson Perkins expressed grea~ concern to have ~ruck traffic on Hamburg Pike, due to the narrow road and dangerous shoulder situtaion. Mayor Orem explained the area is on a list of roads to be redone as well as the road plans for the area. Councilperson Perkins feels this is "putting the cart before the horse" and foresees traffic Councilperson Grooms shares Councilperson Perkin's concerns. problems. however he does question what should come first. Following all discussion, Council President Carter made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 91-0R-13, seconded by Councilperson Grooms and carried unanimously. Council President Carter made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 91-OR-13 on all three readings, seconded by Councilperson Waiz and carried unanimously. Mr. Summitt answered questions regarding his company for the Council Mayor Orem introduced Resolution Deszgnatz g Certain Areas With The City Of "Economic Revitalization Areas". No. 91-R-10, A Resolution Jeffersonville, Indiana, As Councilperson Perkins questioned the PAGE 3 FEBRUARY 4, 1991 has called the Corps approval would be April started until the end of renting boat docks to be asked if Hughes Group was trying to if riverboat gambling is approved. gambling has never been discussed. of Engineers and has been told the earliest 1, which would mean the project would not'be the summer. He feels this is not fair to those put off another summer. Councilperson Perkins hold off as long as possible to see Attorney Shotwell stated riverboat and the project was started before any talk of riverboat gambling. Councilperson Perkins also questionted the use of the "Trolley property", and has information Hughes would give up control 'for as long as 10 years, and feels the committment to the total project is waning. Councilperson Grooms questioned the boat dock rates for 1991, and was informed they will remain the same as 1990. Councilperson Harrod made the motion to pass Resolution No. §l-R-9, seconded by Councilperson Clapp, passing on a vote of 5-2. Councilpersons Perkins and Carter voted against the Resolution. Mayor Orem introduced Ordinance No. 91-OR-ii, Ordinance Granting A Loan From The Revolving Economic Development Fund Of The City Of Jefferso'nvitle, explaining this has Loan Committee. This is for Rosalco, America Place, with approximately 175 been approved by the Revolving Inc., which will be locating in jobs. At the conclusion of all discussion, Councilperson Grooms made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance. No. 91-OR-11, seconded by Councilperson Wain and carried unanimously. Councilperson Grooms made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 91-OR-11 on all three readings, on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilpersons Waiz, and Perkins. Nays: None~ Mayor Orem Ordinance of Economic seconded 'by Counczlperzo Waiz, passing Grooms, Harrod, Carter, Williams, Clapp, introduced Ordinance No. 91-OR-12, Common Council Development Revenue Bonds, Merchant's Grain, Inc. Merchant's Grain, Inc., Attorney Mary Ann Guenther explained this is necessary due to new ownership. Following all discussion, Councilperson Harrod made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 91-OR-12, seconded by Councilperson Clapp and carrried unanimously. Councilperson Harrod made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 91-OR~12 on all three readings, seconded by Councilperson Clapp, passing on the following roll call vote: PAGE 5 FEBRUARY 4,1991 wording in the third paragraph, as to the status of the property. He stated he is not oppossed to the Resolution, however he feels the wording is untrue. There followed discusszons between Councilperson Perkins, Mayor Orem, and Attorney Fifer, with Attorney Fifer stating he "resents" being told he drafted something that is "no~ true". At the conclusion of all discussion, Councilperson Wais made the motion to pass Resolution No. 91-R-10, seconded by Councilperson Grooms and carried with a 6-1 vote. Councilperson Perkins voted against the Resolution. Mayor Orem introduced Ordinance No. 91-OR-14, An Ordinance Of Additional Appropriation. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer explained this Ordinance. Following all discussion, Councilperson Perkins made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. Councilperson Grooms and carried unanimously. then made the motion readings, seconded by roll call vote: Ayes: Councitpersons Harrod, and Grooms. Nays: None. Clerk and Treasurer to pass Ordinance No. Councilperson Harrod, 91-OR-14, seconded by Councilperson Perkins 91-OR-14 on all three passing on the following Perkins, Waiz. Clapp, Williams, Carter, Spencer presented a revised 1991 Motor Vehicle budget that mee~s the State explaining what has been done. This Councilperson Perkins asks that this be remembered at year as Clerk and Treasurer Spencer for the last two the Council of this situation. Grooms made the motion to seconded by Councilperson Perkins then made the Resolution For Additional Animal accept Carter Tax Commission budget order, budget remazns $50,000 short. budge% time %his years has warned motion Appropriation for the Mctor Shelter, seconded by Councilperson Clapp, Following all discusszon, Councilperson the Motor Vehicle budget as presented, and carried unanimously. Councilperson to pass Resoluti~n~>~No. 91-R-11, A Vehicle Fund and and carried unanimously. Councilperson Clapp Resolution Declaring Common presented Resolution No. 91-R-12, A Council Support For Certain Recycling Activities In The City-County Building. Councilperson Clapp explained containers would be placed in the buiding and picked up by Rumpke. Following all Resolution No. discussion, Councilperson Clapp made the motion to pass 91-R-12, seconded by Councilperson Perkins and carried unanimously. o PAGE 6 FEBRUARY 4, 19§1 Council President Carter reminded the Council of a Legislative meeting to be held at 5:30 P.M., February.13, 1991 in Indianapolis, ~nd reviewed a meeting the previous week in ISdianapolis stating he felt it was a productive meeting. Council President Carter then made the motion to approve the and Jim ~arish to the Department of seconded!by Councilperson Grooms and re-appoinment of Bob Campbell Redevelopment Board. This was carried unanimously. Councilperson Perkins Supreme Court regarding political caucus. copies of' this. Councilperson Williams asks Spring Street at Eastern Boulevard. reviewed a recent decision from the He will see the Council gets that street repairs be made on He has reviewed the overtime situation with the Fire Department explaining more money or personnel will be needed this year. Chief Collins gave further explanation of the situation. Discussion followed regarding paying off the current fire truck lease and the need to repair truck ~51. Judge Lindsey approached the Counczl regarding a computer for City Court and Probation. By State statue 'he cannot purchase the system totally with Probation funds and finds it necessary to request additional money in the City Court budget. He then introduced Mr. Jim Wilson who is working with him on the system. Councilperson Perkins stated City Court has asked for very little and he would work with the Judge on this. Councilperson Perkins then made the motion to allow Judge Lindsey to proceed with purchase p~ans with the funding coming from the Probation budget as required and the Council to find ways to fund the remaining, seconded by Councilperson Clapp and carried unanimously. . ~"~ ~ ~.. Councilperson Grooms distributed information on the Intra,City Road which indicates a cost of $1,700,000. He has had a meeting with an engineer and several means of financing were discussed, one of which is through Tax Increment Financing (T.I.F.). The corridor has been reserved and the engineering studies are underway. Councilperson Grooms asks the Council to take into consideratio'n ways of funding this road, as this could, lead to much development. working Federal recent develop negotiations with Hoosier Valley for as~needed use of Eastlawn gym. PAGE 7 FEBRUARY 4, 1991 Councilperson Grooms informed the Council the work on the Nachand Fieldhouse windows and doors is proceeding and the heating~is excellent. The Parks Department will be receiving $3,800 Funds as reimbursement for repairs necessary following the flooding. The Park Board will be having a work session to a five-year plan. Also the Park Board is entering into The Convention Center Committee met last week and has agreed to do whatever is necessary to make a convention center happen. Attorney Fifer explained if the Council T.I.F. d~strict for the Inte~-City Road, procedures March 1, explaining the procedure. Councilperson Grooms made to give Attorney Filer the go ahead for this. All agreed. Filer asked to have Council help on a committee. Council President Carter made the motion to cancel the regular Council meeting of February 11, and reschedule this for February 23. Mayor Orem announced there will be an insurance meeting aL Clark County Hospital on Thursday, February 7, at 8:00 A.M. asking all to try to make this meeting. He then informed the Council of an event that is being billed as the largest fireworks in the nations history. is serious about a must be started by the motion Attorney This will be called Thunder Over Louisville. involvement from the City Police, Fire, Councilperson ~ Perkins inquired if the local preference for this event. Mayor Orem Derby Festival Committee. Mayor Orem make it possible, with tonight's action Councilperson Waiz inquired as light the b~idge. Mayor Orem explained are design problems. There being no Councilperson Carter made This will require and Street Departments. vendors could be gzven feels this may be handled by the thanked the Council for helping for two new companies. to the status of the project to this is on~goin~ hq~ever there further business to come the motion to adjourn at before the Council, 10:15 o'clock P.M., seconded Councilperson Clapp and carried u?animously. ATTEST