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
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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
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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
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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