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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-08-1991COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE~ INDIANA .JULY 8~ 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:BO P.M. on the 8th day of July~ 1991. The meeting was called to order by Council President Jimmy Carter in the absence of Mayor Dale Orem~ with Clerk and Treasurer C. Richard Spencer Jr. at the desk. Council President Carter asked Reverend Joyce Seaman, of Christ Gospel gave the invocation. He then pledge of allegiance to the flag. The roll was called and Jimmy Carter~ Marie Clapp~ Ron Andrew Williams, and Robert Waiz. al~ those present to stand as Churches International, Inc., asked those present to join in the those present were Councilpersons Grooms, Tony Harrod, John Perkins~ Absent: None. Councilperson Harrod made the motion to approve the minutes of the meetings of June 15~ 1991 and June 27~ 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 Clapp made the motion to approve the claims as presented along with the additional~ seconded by Councilperson Grooms and carried on a vote of 6-1, with Councilperson Perkins objecting. Council President representing the Hughes stipulations of the Corps end of July, and at that Many questions were asked Carter introdqced Dan Shotwell, Attorney Group. Mr. Shotwell explained the of Engineer's permit will be known by the time he will be able to give a timetable. by the Council regarding number of slips, pole height, etc, to which he responded ~he could not give answers until the permit stipulations are known. He explained everything will be done to make the project work, and the hold up has not been on the part of the Hughes Group. There are no plans for the property owned PAGE 2 JULY 8, 1991 on the land side of Riverside Drive. The project are the boat slips, the Marina Cen money making areas of the :er, the fuel facility, and ered quetions regarding the the floating restaurant. Mr. Shotwell answ rent payments and the reductions taken, ~tating the April 1991 ! reduction was for surveys as provided in the lease, and the July 1, 1991 reduction was for the R.F.P. depositl. The Council thanked Mr. Shotwell for his attendance and answers. Council President Carter introduced Ordinance No. 91-0R-39, An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Wit!hin Same Department for the third reading. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer reviewed the contents of the Ordinance for the Council. Council P!resident Carter asked if a Main Street Director has been hired. A Imember of the Main ,>treet Committee replied she has been hired and w~s due in town the middle of this month. Following all discussions Co!uncilperson Clapp made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 91-0R-37 on ~he third and final reading, passing on the following roll call seconded by Councilperson Williams~ vote: ! Ayes: Councilpersons Grooms, C~rter, Williams, Nays: Councilperson Perkins and IHarrod. Clapp, and Councilperson Grooms introduced iResolution No. 91-R-21, A Resolution Authorizing Advertisement For An Additional Appropriation. He reviewed the streets that he was aware ~he additional appropriation would be used for. Comments were made regarding the work done recently on Court Avenue and it was explained by Building Commissioner Scales the traffic would beat this down ~nd it would become smooth. Councilperson Perkins stated he would like to talk about this with Mayor Orem before passing. ~FFollowing ali discussion: Councilperson Grooms made the motion to pass Resolution No. 91-R-21, seconded by Councilperson Williams passing on a vote of 6-1 with Councilperson Perkins voting against the Resolution. Councilperson Grooms announced the newest City Park, the Clifford H~ Graves Park will open July 15, 1991 and all are invited to the opening. T~e Council pictures are available for purchase from Charlie Bliss~ The master plan committee has a tentative meeting date of July RA, 1991 at ?:00 o'clock P.M. The plan will be available for Council and public review later this week at the Department of Housing PAGE 3 JULY 8, 1991 Office. He encourages all to see this as it is very interesting and exciting. The adoption target date is October 17 1991. Councilperson Grooms will have an Ordinance ready for review by the Council at the next meeting regarding the sale of motor vehicles in Jeffersonville without a permit. Councilperson Williams told of a safety problem having to do with the elevators in Claysburg Towers. Commissioner Scales will be calling Indianapolis in the morning. Councilperson Williams inquired when the residents of Whelan and Robin would be able to tap the sewers. Commissioner Scales mailed letters to the residents on this matter today. Councilperson Williams gave his appreciation to the Fire Department~ Police Department, and Street Department for their cooperation during Claysburg Proclamation Day. He feels the problems in the area are beginning to be addressed. Councilperson Williams is concerned for the extreme wear and the new Wastewater Treatment Plant said this has been addressed and this. Councilperson Williams tear on the streets in the area of construction. Commissioner Scales the contractor will be taking care of needs to get with Attorney Filer regarding Robin and Whelan to see if these are dedicated streets. Councilperson Clapp inquired if there is a City Ordinance prohibiting BB and pellet guns. Police Chief Rodden said there is nothing against having them, however charged with criminal mischief. Councilperson Waiz inquired if they are missused they may be if a transfer was necessary for proper paper work part-time labor in the Animal Shelter budget. The will be processeed. Councilperson Perkins declared the paving on Court Avenue is embarassing as it is like a washboard and he does not feel the gravel will co~press. He feels a need are going and feels the entrance attention. He feels the money used the most. to look at where the paying dollars and commercial streets need the most should be put where the streets are PAGE 4 JULY 8~ 1991 Council President Carter is concerned about the Ambulance Service in the City and Clark County with the contract between the County Commissioners and Operation Life. Operation Life has been operating out of the 8th and Wall Firehouse for the past two months free of charge. He does not believe this is the proper place and does not believe the City taxpayers should subsidize a private business. Following all discussion of the situations Council President Carter made the motion to allow Operation Life one week to find a building or pay a fair amount of rent to be effective immediately, seconded by Councilperson Grooms and carried unanimously. Councilperson Grooms explained Mayor Orem was not in attendance as the Council meeting date had been changed and he had a previous speaking engagement and Attorney Filer had scheduled a vacation previous to the meeting date change. Council President Carter stated the Council will meet for budget information purposes only with the Department Heads beginning this week. This will start Tuesday, July 9, 1991, with Commissioner Scales at ?:30 o'clock P.M.s Animal Shelter Director Wheatley at 8:15 o'clock P.M. and Utility Director Tolliver Mayor's Conference Room. There being no further business Councilperson Perkins moved to adjourn at Councilperson Waiz and unanimously carried. at 9:00 o'clock P.M. in the to come before the Council~ 8:30 P.M. seconded by MAYOR DALE OREM ATTEST: CLERK AND TRE~u~ ~?RICH RD SPENCER JR.