HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-03-1991COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
JUNE 3, 1991
The the
in regular session in Council Chambers,
Jeffersonville, Indiana, on the 3rd day
P.M.
The meeting was called to order
Richard Spencer Jr. at the desk.
Common Council of
City of Jeffersonville~ Indiana met
in the City-County Building in
of June, 1991 at 7:30 o'clock
by Mayor Dale Orem and C.
Mayor Orem asked all those present to stand as Councilperson
Bob Waiz gave the invocation. Mayor Orem then asked all those present
to remain standing and 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,
Wais~ and Andrew Williams.
Absent: None~
Mayor Orem presented the
Tony Harrod, John Perkins, Robert
minutes of the
meeting of May 18,
Perkins made the
by Councilperson
explained the amendments made. Following
discussion, the motion to pass Ordinance No.
reading carried unanimously.
all explanations and
91-OR-29 on the third
1991 for consideration by the Council. Councilperson
motion to approve the minutes as presented, seconded
Clapp 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 Harrod made the motion to
approve the claims as presented along with the additional, seconded by
Councilperson Williams and carried unanimously. Discussion of the
Cumulative Capital Development Fund followed with Councilperson Grooms
promising a full report of the fund for the next meeting.
Councilperson Grooms introduced and made the motion to pass on
the third reading, Ordinance No. 91-OR-29, An Ordinance Establishing
The Jeffersonville Drainage Assistance Program, seconded by
Councilperson Perkins and opened for discussion. Councilperson Grooms
explained the funding for this program would come from the Cumulative
Capital Improvement Fund, not to exceed $50,000 for 1991~ He also
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Councilperson Williams introduced and made the motion to
untable Ordinance No. 91-OR-30, An Ordinance Rezoning Certain Property
From R-i~ Single Family Residence, To R-2~ Multi-Family Residence,
seconded by Council President Carter and carried unanimously.
Discussion followed regarding the number of readings necessary to pass
zoning Ordinances, with Council President Carter making the motion to
require three readings for zoning Ordinances, seconded by Councilperson
Harrod and carried unanimously. Councilperson Perkins then made the
motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance. No. 91-OR-30, seconded by
Council President Carter and carried unanimously. Council President
Carter made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 91-OR-30 on all three
readings~ seconded by Councilperson Ctapp and opened for discussion.
Mr. John Zurschmiede~ Developer~ distributed copies of a letter from the
Army Corps of Engineers regarding the area. Council President Carter
asked for input from the audience and rece%ved no response. Mayor Orem
asked Mr. Zurschmiede if any of the area residents had contacted him
since the last meeting and was informed he had received no objections.
Councilperson Perkins stated he feels this is the best use for the land~
however he will refrain from the vote stat%ng he has some philosophical
objections. Councilperson Waiz objects to a R-2 zoning in the middle of
a subdivision. Building Commissioner Scales answered questions~
Following asking again for objections and receiving none the vote was
called for. Ordinance 91-OR-30 passed with a vote of 5-0-2.
Councilpersons Wais and Perkins abstained.
Councilperson Perkins introduced~and made the motion to pass
on the third reading. Ordinance No. 91-0R-S2~ An Ordinance Creating
The Jeffersonvil!e Civic/Conference Center Authority~ seconded by
Councilperson Harrod and opened
made several comments concluding
reservations about the site and
for discussion. Councilperson Grooms
with the statement that he has some
the pric~ but does believe in the
concept as this is not a funding Ordinance. Councilperson Clapp asked
if the LaRose was the only choice. Councilperson Perkins answered no,
however it is his personal first choice and the goal is to try to draw a
crowd downtown, commending what is currently going on downtown. The
only problem Councilperson Waiz has is to the financing and what cost it
will be to the taxpayer, stating the concept is excellent.
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explained an authority
The possibility of receiving
was discussed. Council,person
is necessary in order to
special funding for
William~s principle
Councilperson Perkins
apply for grants.
historic reasons
objection is the the LaRose as he fails to see the potential and
practicality. It was suggested the City be surveyed to see if this is
desired by the public. At the conclusion of all discussion, Ordinance
No. 91-0R-32 passed on a vote of 4-3.
Williams voted in oppossition.
Ordinance No. 91-OR-34, An
Councilpersons Waiz, Clapp, and
Ordinance Transferring
Certain
Council
Animal
Funds Within Same Department was introduced and explained.
President Carter presented three quotes for trucks for the
Shelter, explaining the need. Fire Chief Collins explained and answered
questions regarding the fire gear. Councilperson Perkins made the
motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance~ No. 91-OR-34, seconded by
Councilperson Williams, failing on a vote of 6-1, with Councilperson
Grooms, stating his objection to funding the Animal Shelter truck in
this manner. Council President Carter then made the motion to pass
Ordinance No. 91-OR-34 on the first and ~econd readings, seconded by
Councilperson Williams, passing unanimously.
Mayor Orem presented Ordinance No. 91-OR-35, An Additional
Appropriation Ordinance. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer explained this
Ordinance and Fire Chief Collins answergd questions. Councilperson
Perkins made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 91-OR-35
on all three readings, seconded by Councilperson Williams, passing with
the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilpersons Clapp~ Williams, Carter, Harrod, Grooms,
Perkins, and Waiz.
Nays: None.
Mayor Orem introduced Mr. Dennis Frantz~ President of
Jeffersonville Fire Fighters Association, Local ~558, calling attention
to a letter from the Local requesting a minimum of 12 men per shift.
Chief Collins asked the Council to be aware that funding is a factor,
and that to comply with this he will need another approximately $21,000
in overtime in addition to what has already been requested. Chief
Collins stated this year there are three firefighters with medical
problems that have required an extended sick leave. Sick pay is
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unlimited for Police and Fire. The sick policy was explained. The
paying of Workman's Compensation for Poli~e and Fire was discussed and
will be looked into. Councilperson Williams feels there is a need to
look at the policy on sick pay
Orem stated the objective is
Councilperson Perkins made the
maintain
seconded
requested
as it relates to other employees. Mayor
to see that no firefighter gets hurt.
motion tha~ the Council would like to
12 firefighters on duty whenever possible and feasible~
by Councilperson Clapp and carried unanimously. Mr. Frantz
the Council ask the firefighters for suggestions and
recommendations if the City goes into the ambulance service. Council
President Carter said he would like input from the firefighters.
Councilperson Perkins presented a sample schedule for the fire
department to avoid some of the overtime. This is not complete and is
for general information and study only at this time.
Council President Carter asked if.Attorney Filer had found out
the reason for the shortage in the Hughes Group lease payment. Mayor
Orem will be meeting with them this week and this will be discussed.
Council President Carter reviewed three recent incidents where
City employee family members were refused service at Clark County
Hospital due to problems with the insurance. Mayor Orem said this was
the first he had heard of this and asked that he be called immedialty
and he would do everything in his power to get these problems resolved.
He feels this is a one on one hospital employee problem and he will do
everything he can to get to the bottom of
Council President Carter inquired if Jonquil was on the list
of streets to be paved as it is in need. Mayor Orem replied it was not,
however he will look into it. The
paved.
Councilperson
requesting the Exocit
exemptions. He is not in favor of
the area has been found to be rabid.
mouth of Kehoe and Jonquil will be
Perkins has received a letter and two calls
Animal Ordinance be opened for debate and
this. Mayor Orem said a ferret in
Councilperson Perkins officially requests the Building
Commissioner to inspect the Quadrangle as he believes there are numerous
building code violations.
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Councilperson Perkins believes the Evening News over-reacted
slightly to remarks made by Council President Carter during the last
Council meeting as it was felt he was trying to make a point by talking
to the wall. Council Presdent Carter made ~the point that the gentleman
that wrote the article did agree with him that night.
Council President Carter asked Building Commissioner Scales to
review the sidewalk program for this year. Commissioner Scales told the
Council he has eliminated those requests for Market Street due to the
Market Street Project. He has received only one request from a
commercial business, and he does have the money availble to grant the
residential requests remaining from last year as well as all residential
requests received this year. Councilperson Perkins suggests
Commissioner Scales do those residential r~quests from last year first,
residential from this year second, and then consider the commercial
requests. Ail agreed with this. Council President Carter asks that
Commissioner Scales look into making Graham Street wider at Champs.
Commisioner Scales has received quote for concrete from Edwards Concrete
of Greenville, IN, for $1.68 sq. ft., and Hunt of Jeffersonville, IN
for $1.80 sq. ft. Councilperson Perkins asks that the quality of work
be looked at. Council President Carter feels a local vendor should be
considered first. Councilperson Clapp feels this way also.
Council President Carter has received a request from the
Police Department for the use of another room next to Council Chambers
for use by the Drug Enforcement Officers for security reasons. It would
not be possible to share this with the Council. Council President
Carter will check with the Building Authority. Councilperson Perkins
was informed the basement access problems have been worked out.
Councilperson Grooms announced the Meadows Park Committee will
meet June 6, 1991 at 7:30 P.M. The plan for this year is to have 4
pieces of equipment, possibily a shelter house, picnic tables, and a
6-week program. The pools will open this Saturday, June 8, 1991. The
comprehensive plan committee will meet Wednesday, June 26, 1991. Me
asks the Council to keep in mind the request to participate in a Boy
Scout project in early August. Councilperson Grooms explained his
position on the purchase of vehicles saying he feels all vehicles should
come from the Cumulative Capital Development Fund. Council President
Carter explained why he made the request for the Animal Shelter truck
the way he did.
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JUNE 3, 1991
Councilperson Williams would like ito continue to emphasize his
efforts in the Greenwood and National Aven~e area. A positive meeting
was held the previous week. There has been,a lot of success with Police
enforcement. He feels some of the problems may be the lack of
enforcement of Housing Authority policies and the lackness to require
conforming to the letter of the law. He as~s Attorney Filer if the City
Council has any "teeth" to encourage the Housing Authority to strickly
enforce policies. Attorney Filer stated he is not the Housing Authority
Attorney, so he is not familiar with the ru%es and regulations. He will
however look into ways the City may assist. He is looking into the
enforcement of public intoxication and open container laws.
Councilperson Perkins commends Director Lakeman and the Street
Department for seeing that the excess trash was picked up timely near
St. Lukes
Mayor Orem informed the Council the Senior Games are taking
place this week and with 10th Street closed there have been some traffic
problems on Court.
Council President Carter asked the Council to go by the new
Wastewater Treatment Plant as the concrete is taking shape. Mayor Orem
Tolliver give a tour.
the DeMars building
shape.
told of the many well points that have been necessary
problems. He also urges the Council to go to the site
Mayor Orem also encourages the
on the waterfront is up three
due to the water
and have Director
Council to notice
floors and is taking
Mayor Orem told the Council Jeffersonville is making an
attempt to be the first to implement a program for combining compost and
sludge to have a marketable product to be used for landfill cover. It
is planned to take all regional sludge, and this will be a profitable
money making process. Director Tolliver co~ented on this also.
There being no further business to come before the Council,
Councilperson Perkins made the motion to adjourn at 10:20 P.M., seconded
by Councilperson Harrod and carried unanimously.
DALE L. OREM, MAYOR
ATTEST:
~. RICHARD SPENCER JI~, CLERK AND TREASURER