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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 PAGE 8 JUNE 15~ 1991 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. PAGE 3 JUNE 15, 1991 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, PAGE 4 JUNE 15, 1991 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. PACE 5 JUNE 157 1991 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. PAGE 6 JUNE 15, 1991 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.