HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-18-1991COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
MAY 18, 1991
The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met
in regular session in Council Chambers, in the City-County Building in
Jeffersonville, Indiana, on the 18th day of
A.M.
The meeting was called to order
Richard Spencer Jr. at the desk.
Mayor Orem asked all those
Stuart, Secretary, Clark County
May, 1991 at 9:30 o'clock
by Mayor Dale Orem and C.
present to stand as Reverend Irene
Ministerial Association gave the
invocation. Mayor Orem then asked all present to join him in the pledge
of allegiance to the flag.
The roll was called and those present were: Councilpersons
Jimmy Carter, Marie Clapp, Ron GroOms, John
Andrew Williams.
Absent: Councilperson Tony Harrod.
Perkins, Robert Waiz, and
Mayor Orem presented the minutes of the meeting of May 6, 1991
for consideration by the Council. Councilperson Clapp made the motion
to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by Councilperson Grooms
and carried unanimously.
Clerk and Treasurer Spencer presented the claim register along
with several additional claims for consideration by the Council.
Following all discussion, Councilperson Perkins made the motion to
approve the claims as presented along with the additional, seconded by
Council President Carter and carried unanimously.
Councilperson
Ordinance Establishing
explaining the changes.
Grooms introduced Ordinance No. 91-OR-29, An
The Jeffersonville Drainage Assistance Program,
Following all discussion, Councilperson Grooms
made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 91-OR-29 on the second reading,
seconded by Councilperson Perkins, and carrying unanimously.
Councilperson Williams introduced Ordinance No. 91-OR-30, An
Ordinance Rezoning Certain Property From R-I, Single Family Residence,
To R-2, Multi-Family Residence, explaining the Ordinance comes to the
Council with no recommendation from the Zoning
Perkins made the motion to disallow Ordinance No'.
Counczlperso Waiz, and opened for discussion.
Board. Counczlperso
91-OR-30, seconded by
Mr. Doug Fowler, a
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resident of Chippewa, acted as spokesperson for a group of residents of
the area, making reference to the lack of a comprehensive plan, the
nursing home residents~ the congestion on 8th Street, and the wetland
area. Mr. Zurschmiede, developer of the area, explained the need for
rezoning is to have a parking lot for the nursing home~ which cannot be
done with a R-1 zoning. Attorney Filer explained a rezoning cannot be
made conditional, however it would be possible to apply for a variance
for the parking lot. He did give some options, explaining the Council
has 90 days to act, or the issue dies. Council President Carter asked
how much wetland is involved. Mr. Zurschmi~de feels it is less than one
acre, and the Corps of Engineers feels it may not be that much. A
report from the Corps Of Engineers is due Tuesday, May 28, 1991.
Council President Carter asked how many in attendance disagree with the
rezoning. Many in the audience did stand up. Mr. Russell Kruer, who
will be doing the marketing for the proposed development of homes,
explained the homes will be of equal or more value, saying
Jeffersonville needs young people, and new families and it is right for
Jeffersonville to grow correctly. Councilperson Perkins said the
Council has taken a hard look at rezoning and made few changes due to
the lack of a comprehensive plan. Mr. Bill Gibson, Engineer explained
the area that is in question is 64 feet by 117 feet. Mayor Orem
explained that following a public meeting the developer did make changes
in the plans, and all it boils down to is whether this is good or bad.
There are concerns for more than value, but for schools, drainage, etc.
Attorney Filer explained before the project is approved, drainage will
have to be addressed. Discussion followed to table the Ordinance.
Councilperson Grooms explained the master plan will be ready soon.
Mayor Orem feels it is imperative things are done right.
of the area did
"Following further
disallow Ordinance
state she has no
stating of opinions
No. 91-OR-30 was
One resident
problem with the development.
and all discussion, the vote to
called for with it failing
on a
vote of 2-4. Councilpersons Perkins and Waiz voted to dissallow, with
Councilpersons Grooms, Carter, Williams~ and Clapp voting voting not to
disallow. Council President Carter made the motion to table Ordinance
No. 91-OR-30 until further information is obtained, seconded by
Councilpersons Clapp and Grooms, passing unanimously.
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A recess was called for and granted at 10:30 o'clock A.M.
The meeting was called back to order at 10:40 o'clock A.M.
Mayor Orem introduced Ordinance No. 91-OR-31, An Ordinance
Granting A Loan From The Revolving Economic Development Fund Of The City
Of Jeffersonville, explaining this has been approved by the Revolving
Loan Committee. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to suspend the
rules for Ordinance No. 91-OR-31, seconded by Councilperson Grooms and
carried unanimously. Councilperson Perkins then made the motion to pass
Ordinance No. 91-OR-31 on all three readings, seconded by Council
President Carter, passing with the following roll call vote:
Perkins.
Councilpersons:
Nays: None.
Councilperson
that Chili
Grooms, Carter, Williams, Clapp, Waiz, and
Perkins asked and was informed by
Time Restaurant would be movin~ to the former
Dick's Place.
Councilperson Perkins commends Mr.
Mayor Orem
location of
Coomer for his work on
Ann's Place.
Clerk and Treasurer
on Resolution No. 9t-R-15,
The City Of Jeffersonville,
Spencer asked the Council to take action
A Resolution Designating Certain Areas With
Indiana, As "Economic Revitalization Areas",
for record keeping purposes.
defeat Resolution No. 91-R-15, seconded by Councilperson
passing unanimously.
Councilperson Grooms introduced Resolution No.
Resolution Of The Common Council Of Jeffer~onville,
The Transfer Of Certain Easements By The City To
Redevelopment Authority, asking Attorney Filer to
Councilperson Perkins made the motion to
Grooms, and
91-R-18, A
Indiana Authorizing
The Jeffersonville
explain the need.
Attorney Filer explained the Redevelopment Authority has to have this in
order to spend bond money on the area.
motion to pass Resolution No. 91-R-18,
passing unanimously.
CoUncitperson Perkins made the
seconded by Councilperson Clapp,
Council President Carter explained a letter to the Editor
published in the Evening News has put the blame for the trouble with the
Sheriff on the City Council. It is his opinion the Evening News should
go over these letters for false statement~. Council President Carter
feels Sheriff Becher is doing a good job and the problems are with the
County Council. He asks the Evening News put a correction in the paper,
and he asks that screening be done. Councilperson Perkins requests
Attorney Fifer write a letter on behalf of the City Council.
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also needed
Wheatley has
facility.
There is
research.
Councilperson Williams called attention to a memorandum from
Animal Shelter Manager Wheatley regarding the purchase of a computer
system. Manager Wheattey explained she has. the funds available in her
budget. The Council infomed Manager Wheattey they have no objections to
her going ahead with the system. Council President Carter feels the
needed improvements to the incinerator and the building need to be
brought to the attention of the other entities involved. A new truck is
and Manager Wheatley is asked to obtian quotes. Manager
received a request from the Town of Utica for a key to the
It is the opinion of the Council the request be denied.
a problem in the area with animals being stolen to sell for
Councitperson Perkins called attention to a problem in the
City County Building basement that due to the renovatzon necessary for
the new jail, the City Police will have limited access to the garage.
Assistant Police Chief Elliott told what he knows of the plans.
Councilperson Perkins said this needs to be dealt with. Attorney Fifer
will set up a meeting with the Building Authority. Council President
Carter said the Building Authority has been asked to fund the jail
janitors. This also needs to be discussed.
Councilperson Perkins .introduced Ordinance No. 91-0R-32, An
Ordinance Creating The Jeffersonville Civic/Conference Center Authority,
explaining the Ordinance and asking for input before the next meeting.
Councilperson Clapp would like to wait for any action as this is the
first the Council has seen of the Ordingnce and it was not on the
agenda. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass Ordinance No.
91-OR-32 on the first and second readings, seconded by Council President
Carter. Councitperson Williams has concerns for Sections 8 and 7. He
feels the intend is good~ however he agrees with Councilperson Clapp to
wait. Councilperson Grooms explained the Convention Center Committee
has addressed all but Sections 8 and 7. He does have concerns for
Section 2. Following all discussion the vote on the first and second
reading of Ordinance No. 91-OR-32 was called for, passing on a vote of
4-1-1. Councilperson Clapp voted in oppossition, and Councilperson Waiz
abstained.
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Councilperson Williams asks the mulch be advertised or done
away with. Mayor Orem explained an I.D.E.M. approved program of
P.F.R.P. for combing compost with sludge and sold for landfill cover was
being looked into. There is no site availab.l~ at this time, however the
pile will be eliminated and other areas will be looked at. A plan will
be implemented at the new Wastewater Treatment Facility to also take
sludge from other areas. This will mean few,er costs to the facility.
Councilperson Williams called attention to the area where a
City employee was killed recently~ expressing concern for the violence
in this area. There are
extreme means should be
meeting has been set up
social and economic problems in this area and
implemented to get this under control. A
with Phil Bates, Carrol Gowens and others to
determine a means to deal with some of these problems and the City will
be looked at for support. The environment of Springhill School is of
great concern. Mayor Orem said many of the problems in the Greenwood
area are not caused by residents of the area but outsiders.
unique situation that has to be dealt with.
Councilperson Perkins, and several Councilpersons met
discussed the possible purchase of the old Post Office Building
Warder Park. The asking price for this is $225,000, and
restrzctzon to its use. He would like to see the
purchasing this for considerably less than the asking
President
This is a
and
in
has
Carter will set up a meeting.
Councilperson Clapp asked to be excused at
Councilperson Grooms called attention to a
media regarding the proposed park near the
City look into
price. Council
11:30 A.M.
recent article in
Meadows. The next
the
meeting on this will be in early June and it is hoped to have some park
activities yet this summer. Access to this park area will be dealt
by some of the residents
from behind the Optimist
with.
Counczlperso Grooms has been called
on Springdale Drive concerning the drainage
Building. The ditch is overgrown and needs attention. It is not known
who owns this ditch. Personnel and Safety, Director Lakeman will follow
up on this.
Councilperson Grooms would like the Council to think about the
changing of the name of Charlestown-Jeff Road in the the City and also
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the name of Charlestown-New Albany Road. There is a new subdivision
planned for this area and now would be the: time to take care of this.
He would like to see directional signs that the Parks Department makes
put up in this area.
Councilperson Grooms has been asked to do something to have
the launch ramp and road cleaned up. The Fire Department will be asked
to assist in this for a $150 contribution t0 the Crusade for Children in
the name of the Jeffersonville Fire Department. There are several men
willing to work on this if a contribution is made to the Crusade.
Mayor Orem called attention to the replacement tracks at
Walnut and 10th, and reminding the Council the first week in June the
tracks under the 10th Street underpass will be improved
Council President Carter introduced Ordinance No. 91-OR-33,
An Ordinance Transferring Funds Within Same Department. Following
discussion, Council President Carter made the motion to suspend the
rules, seconded by Councilperson Grooms, passing unanimously. Council
President Carter then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 91-OR-33 on
all three readings, seconded by
following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilpersons
Grooms.
Councitperson Perkins, passing on the
Perkins, Waiz, Williams, Carter, and
Nays: None
Council President Carter explained the County Commissioners no
longer have a contract with Med Aid for a~mbulance service. A company
from Columbus, Indiana is now providing service. The Commissioners are
considering raising their contribution from $90,000 to $100,000 for the
provider. Council President Carter feels the City should take a look at
providing this service. He will work on mo, re information.
There being no further business to come before the Council,
Councilperson Perkins made the motion to adjourn at 11:45 o'clock P.M.,
seconded by Councllperso GrOoms and carried unanimously.
ATTEST:
C~. RICHARD SPEWER JR., CLERK AND TREASURER