HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-15-1991COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
JUNE 15, 1991
The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville met in
regular session in Council Chambers in the City-County Building,
Jeffersonville, Indiana, at 9:30 A.M. on the 15th day of June, 1991.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Dale Orem, and
Clerk and Treasurer C. Richard Spencer Jr. at the desk.
Mayor Orem asked all those present to stand as Reverend A1
Amstutz, Morton United Methodist Church, Clarksville, gave the
invocation. He then asked those present to join in the pledge of
allegiance to the flag.
The roll was called and those present were Councilpersons
Jimmy Carter, Marie Clapp, Pon Grooms, John Perkins, Andrew Williams,
and Robert Waiz.
Absent: Councilperson Tony Harrod.
Council President Carter made the motion to approve the
minutes of the meeting of June 3, 1991 as presented~ seconded by
Councilperson Williams and carried unanimously.
Clerk and Treasurer Spencer presented the claim register
along with additional claims for consideration by the Council.
Following all discussion, Councilperson Grooms made the motion to
approve the claims as presented along with the additional~ seconded by
Councilperson Clapp and carried unanimously.
Mayor Orem introduced Bob Lanum~ Attorney representing
Apollo America Corporation~ and Fred Hale~ President of the Economic
Development Commission. Attorney Lanum introduced representmtives of
Apollo America Corporation, explaining that Apollo America Corporation
is an oil-blending facility. Mr. Hale explained the Economic
Development Commission has approved this project. Following all
discussion, Councilperson Perkins made the motion to accept the report
of the Economic Development Commission, seconded by Councilperson Waiz
and carried unanimously. Councilperson Perkins then made the motion
to pass Resolution No. 91-R-19~
Jeffersonville, seconded by
unanimously.
Resolution Of Common Council~ City Of
Councilperson Grooms and carried
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Mayor Orem introduced Ordinance
No. 91-0R-34~ An Ordinance
Certain Funds
Within Same Department for the third
Spencer reviewed the contents of the
to pass Ordinance
Transferring
reading. Clerk and Treasurer
Ordinance. Councilperson Perkins made the motion
No. 91-0R-34 on the third reading, seconded
Williams, passing on the following roil call vote
Ayes: Councilpersons Perkins~ Waiz, Clapp~
and Grooms.
Nays: None.
Attorney Fifer explained
Resolution Designating Certain
Development Target Areas" Within
and Resolution No. 90-R-13~
Development Areas As "Economic
City of Jeffersonville, Indiana, were presented and
1990, the wrong form was used. He asked the Council
Resolution No. 90-R-I8, Confirming Resolution Declaring
An Economic Revitalization Areas and Resolution
Confirming Resolution Declaring An Area To Be
Revitalization Area. These would replace
intent of the Council
mistake was merely
by Councilperson
Williams, Carter
when Resolution No. 90-R-18, A
Development Areas As "Economic
The City Of Jeffersonville, Indiana,
A Resolution Designating Certain
Development Target Areas" Within The
passed April 21,
to pass corrected
An Area To Be
No. 90-R-13
An Economic
those passed earlier as the
at the time was for the corrected copy and the
a clerical error. Following all discussion,
Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass corrected Resolution No.
90-R-18~ and Resolution No. 90-R-13, seconded by Councilperson Clapp
and carried unanimously. The target area was discussed.
Councilperson Perkins inquired about the downtown target
area. Attorney Fifer explained
should be ready to pass this at
Perkins feels it is nice the area
quickly, and this is taking a
to make sure things are done
the Economic Development Commission
their next meeting. Councilperson
for the new company was done rather
long time. It was explained they want
right. Attorney Filer will try to get
this done as quickly as possible.
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Mayor Orem introduced Ordinance
Granting A Loan From The
City Of Jeffersonville.
owners of the building
Building Commissioner
Commissioner Scales
completed. There has
line and a concrete
Councilperson Perkins
building and
Councilperson
Ordinance No.
unanimously.
No. 91-0R-36~ An Ordinance
Revolving Economic Development Fund Of The
He then introduced. Mr. and Mrs. Hancock~
in question. Councilperson Perkins asked
Scales if the building had passed inspection.
explained the final inspection has not be
been a sewer odor due to putting in a new sewer
top to the brick floor may be necessary.
is pleased that Chili Time has moved into the
the building has been saved and not demolished.
Perkins made the motion to suspend the rules for
91-0R-36, seconded by Councilperson Grooms and carried
Councilperson Grooms questioned the Revolving Loan Fund
and Attorney Fifer will review the fund and present
next meeting. Councilperson Grooms
Ordinance No. 91-0R-36 on
Councilperson Clapp, passing on the following roll
Councilperson Grooms~ Carter~
Ayes:
and Perkins.
Nays:
a report
then made the motion to
three readings, seconed
call vote:
for the
pass
by
agreement some natural boundries were overlooked.
Perkins would like to see a committee formed to look at
Mayor Orem pledges his and the Council's cooperation.
Mayor Orem introduced Ms. Vicky Lacy, owner of property on
Ms. Lacy is requesting to tap into the City sewer line.
her request and informed the Council the property has
of the flood plane. Utility Director Tolliver has no
Councilperson
this for 1998.
Logan Street.
She explained
been taken out
None.
Mayor Orem introduced Richard Hughes who asked to voice his
opinions regarding council districts and polling places. He stated
since the precincts and polling places were changed they are not fair
to the people as it has been made hard to get to vote. He feels the
older people are the ones suffering. Councilperson Perkins explained
the precinct and polling places are set by the County Commissioner and
notifications were sent out by voter registration. The Council does
set the districts. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer would like to see the
newspaper print ali the precincts and where they vote. All are in
Williams, Clapp~ Waiz,
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problem with this request. Following all discussion, Councilperson
Perkins made the motion to allow the tap as requested pending Ms. Lacy
signing a document stating she would not object to annexation,
seconded by Councilperson Grooms and carried unanimously. Clerk and
Treasurer Spencer called attention to a piece of property on Hamburg
Pike that is surrounded by the City and also would request a tap in.
Attorney Filer will prepare the annexation for this.
Mayor Orem was excused at 10:30 o~clock A.M.
Council President Carter explained a letter received from
the Board of Commissioners of Clark County establishing the Clark
County Solid Waste Management District and requesting a Council
representative to serve on the Board. This will be a very
time-consuming appointment for the next six months. Councilperson
Waiz made the motion to nominate Councilperson Perkins to serve on
this Board, seconded by Councilperson Williams~ and carried
unanimously.
Council President Carter introduced Ordinance No. 91-0R-37,
An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds With Same Department. Clerk
and Treasurer Spencer reviewed the contents of this Ordinance.
Councilperson Perkins objects to transferring money for Main Street at
this time. Following all discussion Councilperson Grooms made the
motion to pass Ordinance No. 91-OR-37 on the first and second
reading, seconded by Councilperson Waiz and carried on a vote of 5-1.
Councilperson Perkins voted in the negative.
Council President Carter asked Attorney Filer if he had any
information regarding the shortage in the lease payment from Hughes.
Attorney Filer does have a call in about this, but has no information.
The Council meeting scheduled for July 1, 1991 will be
rescheduled for July 8, 1991. The second meeting for July will be
discussed at the July 8, 1991 meeting as this will be budget time.
Council President Carter will be setting up budget workshops with each
department head.
Councilperson Perkins asked Attorney Fifer if he had been in
contact with Roger Fisher from Budget Print. This is being worked on.
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Councilperson Perkins is concerned with the gasoline
consumption by the Police Department. He has asked fora summary from
the departments. He feels a computerized pump is needed. Director
Wathen explained a new gas area is on hold until the completion of the
new Wastewater Treatment Plant. Councilperson Perkins feels gasoline
is being used in non-authorized areas. Director Wathen feels a
city-wide policy for personal vehicle use is needed. Councilperson
Perkins would like to see a group sit down and take a serious look at
this.
A=M.
Councilperson Williams asked to
be excused at t0:55 o'clock
Councilperson Grooms reviewed the
Capital Development Fund and distributed
status of this fund.
history of the Cumulative
copies of the current
Councilperson Perkins expressed a need to talk about the
Hughes situtation on the Riverfront. He has a real concern for the
care of the property and this has been draging for two and one half
years. All agreed with this and a representative from Hughes will be
asked to attend the next Council meeting. A report will be requested
to be delivered to the Council prior to the next meeting.
Councilperson Waiz asked Commissioner Scales about a
variance request on the agenda for the next meeting of Planning and
Zoning. Commissioner Scales reviewed the history of this. This is a
hobby shop that is believed to be a business. Also the request for a
trailer office on City property that is being leased to INB was
discussed. Attorney Filer is looking at the lease on this and also
the possibility of selling the property to INB. Councilperson Carter
has a problem with the whole deal, and is concerned about the wrecked
cars on this property. The position of the City Attorney with regards
to the Council and the Zoning Board was discussed.
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Councilperson Grooms announced a meeting regarding the
master plan will be held June 86, 1991. A meeting on the Meadows Park
will be held on June 89, 1991. Construction on this park should start
on Monday, June 17, 1991. This will include a shelter house,
basketball court~ four pieces of equipment, two outdoor lights, and a
four-week park activity program. The funding of this was explained
and discussed. He thanked the Mayor and Council for the work on this
project.
Councilperson Grooms asked the Council to consider the
developement of a tax rate similiar to the Cumulative Capital
Development Fund for the Park. He would like this to begin in 1998,
at two cents the first year, and going to six cents. This would be
for equipment: land acquisition, etc. for the Park. This will be
discussed in depth during budget workshops.
There being no further business to come before the Council,
Councilperson Perkins moved to adjourn at 11:30 A.M. seconded by
Councilperson Waiz and unanimously carried.
MAYOR DALE OREM
ATTEST:
CLE REASU~ER C. ~I~CHARD SPENCER JR.