HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-03-1991COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
SEPTEMBER 3, 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 P.M. on the 3th day of September,
1991.
Clerk
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Dale
and Treasurer C. Richard Spencer Jr. at the desk.
Orem, with
Mayor Orem asked all those
Brown of the First Presbyterian Church,
asked all those present to stand and
allegiance to the flag.
The roll was called and
present to stand as Reverend Jim
gave the invocation. He then
join him in the pledge of
those present were Councilpersons
Jimmy Carter~ John Perkins, Andrew Williams, and Robert Waiz.
Absent: Councilpersons Marie Clapp~ Ron Grooms, and
Harrod.
Tony
Council President Carter made the motion to approve the
minutes of the meeting of August 86, 1991, as presented, seconded by
Councilperson Waiz and carried unanimously.
Clerk and Treasurer Spencer presented the claim register
along with one additional claim for
Councilperson Perkins asked to have
Capital Development Fund explained.
Orem to explain the Local
questions regarding the
consideration by
the claim from the
Councilperson Waiz
the Council.
Cumulative
asked Mayor
Roads and Streets claim. As there are some
Steamboat Festival Committee claim it was
decided to hold the claim at this time. Following
Councilperson Perkins made the motion to approve ali
the Steamboat Festival Committee as presented
additional~ seconded by Council President Carter and
unanimously.
Councilperson Grooms arrived at 9:40 o'clock P.M.
Mayor Orem introduced Mr. Ken Peters~ Dave Julius,
Dennis Julius, representing the
Club. Mr. Peters presented a plan
Court Avenue Intersection and the
ali discussion,
but the claim to
along with the
carried
and
Clarksville-Jeffersonville Rotary
for the improvment of the 1-65 and
Court Avenue Median. The Rotary
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Club feels the City should~ take a significant ownership share in the
project at 20~ of the cost and 20% of the maintenance~ along with the
water and electric bill. The approximate cost of the intersection
will be $39,000~ the median will be $48,000, and the yearly
maintenance will be $17~000. This will be a quality project with a
professional maintenance plan with the Rotary Club in charge of
coordinating. Mr. Julius explained what type of hardscape and
landscape will be used. Councilperson Grooms explained the Rotary
Club is over 100 members strong and will carry thru on the pro~ect.
Mayor Orem offered City services as part of the 80%. Councilperson
Perkins said this would be a good Cumulative Improvement Project.
Following all discussion~ Councilperson Perkins made the motion to
pass Resolution No. 91-R-~5, A Resolution To Advertise For An
Additional Appropriation~ seconded by Council President Carter and
carried unanimously. Councilperson Waiz feels the Sunny Side Pride
group has done a good job and he hopes they are not offended.
Mayor Orem introduced Ordinance No. 91-0R-49~ An Ordinance
Transferring Certain Funds Within Same Department. Councilperson
Perkins made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No.
91-0R-49, seconded by Councilperson Grooms and carried unanimously.
Councilperson Perkins then made the motion to pass Ordinance No.
91-0R-49 on all three readings, seconded by Councilperson Williams,
passing on the following roll call vote:
Perkins.
Ayes: Councilpersons
Nays: None.
Council President
Grooms~ Carter~ Williams, Waiz, and
Carter asked that an executive session be
called following the adjournment of this meeting.
Councilperson Perkins has talked with the owner of the new
restaurant, Ann's On The River~ and has been asked to have the three
Market Street meters taken out and one made into a loading zone.
Mayor Orem will speak with the owner regarding this request. Clerk
and Treasurer Spencer feels that other restaurants and businesses in
the area will have the same request.
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the summer has been
excessive bills due to watering.
discuss this with Bond Counsel as
Councilperson Perkins stated his
from this summer. Mayor Orem did
to this drought. All agree
Councilperson Perkins asked Attorney Filer if there was any
development on the Economic Revitalization Area. Attorney Fifer has
spoken with Mr. Fred Hale and was told there will be a meeting on
September 83~ '1991-
Councilperson Perkins presented a sample Ordinance to amend
the existing sewer rate Ordinance for the City of Jeffersonville~ as
unusually hot and dry and many people have
Mayor Orem expressed a need to
to if and how this can be done.
intent is for residents to get relief
state many leaks have been found due
something needs to be done, and
Councilperson Perkins hopes to move on this soon.
Councilperson Grooms announced Master Plan hearings will be
held Tuesday, September 10~ 1991
Thursday, September 18, 1991 at
not having the Ordinances he has
presented at the next meeting.
at Bridgegate Elementary School and
River Valley. He then apologized for
been working on ready. They will be
Councilperson Grooms requests that
10th Street at the railroad crossing be fixed.
Councilperson Williams asked Fire Chief Ron Collins for an
update on what amount of additional overtime funding will be necessary
in order to comply with the Resolution requiring a minimum of 18 men.
Chief Collins stated if he is
to replace the two retiring
$13~500 to complete the year.
able to hire two new men October 1, 1991
men he will still need an additional
Chief Collins stated just how much it
does cost to call in men for overtime. Councilperson Perkins feels
the Council should rethink the 18 man minimum as he was not aware of
how much overtime cost was involved. Councilperson Williams made the
motion to pass Resolution No. 91-R-26, A Resolution To Advertise For
An Additional Appropriation of $13~500 for overtime~ seconded by
Council President Carter and opened for discussion. Councilperson
Perkins asked for time to rethink the 18 man minimum. When asked
Chief Collins stated he does not feel 10 or 11 men on duty is unsafe,
however he would not go below 10. Firefighter Mike Smith feels an
apparatus would have to be parked with less than 18 men on duty~ and
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asked the Council to look at this hard~ asking for additional
manpower. Mayor Orem asked that a good look at the pension and
benefit costs be taken when .hiring additional men versus overtime. A
member of the audience stated you cannot put a price on life and feels
the firehouses should be manned. She would like to see money spent
where it counts to the taxpayer on firefighters and police officers.
She would also like to see an overhead projector as it is rude not be
be able to see. She would like to see more people in the audience.
Councilperson Perkins stated our system of government is a republic,
and most branches do have a gallery~ however they are not
participatory. Following further comments, Councilperson Perkins
explained projectors were being looked into. The vote on Resolution
No. 91-R-26 was called for~ failing on a vote of 3-2~ with
Councilpersons Waiz and Perkins voting in the negative. Disucssion
continued with Councilperson Perkins stating he would be willing to
reconsider if a serious look was taken at the whole situation.
Councilperson Perkins then made a motion to reconsider Resolution No.
91-R-~6~ if a committee including the Mayors the Fire Chiefs and
Council~ would agree to sit down and work on the situation, seconded
by Council President Carter and carried unanimously. Councilperon
Perkins made the motion to pass Resolution No. 91-R-26~ seconded by
Council President Carter. Firefighter Joe Lee asked to have a
representive of the Firefighters Local on this committee.
Councilperson Perkins feels this is not necessary with two of the
Council members being firefighters. Other statements were made by the
Council and those Firefighters present, following which Councilperson
Perkins asked to
refused to withdraw
was called for and
withdraw his motion. Council President Carter
his second. The vote on Resolution No. 91-R-26
failed on a vote of 3-2, with Councilpersons Waiz
and Perkins oppossing. Chief Collins was asked when he will be out of
money. We stated he will operate at a safe level but will not call in
overtime and jeopardize not being able to meet payroll in December, if
he has to come in himself.
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There being no further business to come before
Councilperson Perkins moved to adjourn at 9:15 P.M.
Council President Carter and unanimously carried.
the Council~
seconded by
MAYOR DALE OREM
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