HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-21-1991 The Common Council
regular session in Council
Jeffersonville~ Indiana,
1991.
Carter~
Jimmy
Andrew
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
SEPTEMBER 81~ 1991
of the City of Jeffersonville met in
Chambers, in the City-County Building,
at 9:30 A.M. on the 81st day of September,
The meeting was called to order by Council President Jimmy
with Clerk and Treasurer C. Richard Spencer Jr. at the desk.
The roll was called and those present were Councilpersons
Perkins,
Carter~ Marie Clapp~ Ron Grooms~ Tony Harrod~ John
Williams, and Robert Waiz.
Absent: None.
Councilperson Perkins made the motion to approve the minutes
of the meeting of September 3~ 1991~ as presented, seconded by
Councilperson Waiz and carried unanimously.
Clerk and Treasurer Spencer presented the claim
along with additional claims for consideration by the
register
Counc i t.
Following discussion on many of the claims, Councilperson Perkins mad?
the motion to hold the claim to Vissing's Dodge~ the Steamboat
Committee claim, the claim for Cecil Jones, and the claim to pay for
the Police cars, to approve the balance of the claims on the list, and
the additional claims, seconded by Councilperson Grooms and carried
unanimously. Councilperson Ctapp would like to see the Department
Heads get authorization from the Council before making purchases to be
paid from the Cumulative Capital Development Fund. Councilperson
Perkins agrees with this.
Councilperson Waiz asked to be excused at 10:00 o'clock A.M.
Councilperson Williams introduced A Petition To Vacate A
Public Way from Richard and Kathy VanGilder, asking for public imput.
Mr. George Bere, 684 East ?th Street addressed the Council stating he
is very much oppossed. He would lose access to his garage and he does
does not feel that after 100 years an alley can be closed. Many
options were discussed by Mr. VanGilder~
Ms. Evelyn Fulkerson, 626 East Seventh
emergency vehicles and trash collection.
work out a Compromise as he wishes
the Council and Mr. Bere.
Street has concerns for
Mr. VanGilder would like to
to be a good neighbor and citizen.
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He would like to have speed bumps
alley. Following discussion from
made the motion the City accept
property and agree to
where it needs to be
Councilperson Clapp
concern and will be
and children at play signs in the
all concerned Councilperson Perkins
2 feet of Mr. VanGilder's legal
tear out and repave to move the alley North to
from Mechanic to the cross alley, seconded by
and carried unanimously. The speed bumps are a
looked into. Attorney Filer will work on the
proper agreements. Mr. VanGilder
vacate.
Council
advertising of
agreed to withdraw the petition to
President Carter initiated discussion regarding the
an additional appropriation for Fire Department
overtime, reviewing the figures he had. Council President Carter made
the motion to table this until the October meeting when the Mayor and
Fire Chief could be present ~ seconded by Counci lperson Perkins.
Councilperson Grooms asked if Council President Carter felt confident
there was enough money at this time. Council President Carter replied
in the affirmative and the motion carried unanimously.
Councilperson Harrod asked to be excused at 11:05 o'clock
A.M.
Attorney Filer introduced Mr. Jorge Lanz of Jacobi, Toombs,
and Lanz who presented a Status Report Ten (10) Year Street and Road
Improvement Program On Street And Road Reconstruction Projects,
Jeffersonville~ Indiana. Mr. Lanz gave a general review of the
contents of the report and answered questions. He stated that if the
City could show a means of providing 25% of the financing, the chances
for receiving money from the State would be better as these funds are
very competitive.
$3.3 million~ and
willing to meet
The City share of the funding will be approximtely
it is very important to have a plan. Mr. Lanz is
with any of the Council for further information.
Following ali discussion Councilperson Grooms made the motion to
accept and adopt the ten year program until modified or changed by
future Councils. Councilperson Perkins would like to have time to
review the 45 pages included in the report as it was only received
this morning. With this Councilperson Grooms withdrew his motion
until the next meeting.
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SEPTEMBER 21, 1991
Councilperson Perkins made reference to plans by S.K.
Wilson regarding the 1-65 corridor study as some of the road projects
by this study. Mr. Lanz stated he will stay on top of
the proposed options on this study were discussed.
Councilperson Perkins called for a recess at 11:40 o'clock
may be affected
this. Some of
The meeting was called back to order at 11:50 o'clock A.M.
Councilperson Perkins introduced Ordinance No. 91-0R-50, An
Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 90-OR~O, Commonly Known As The
Jeffersonville Sewer Rate Ordinance, explaining some of the contents.
Attorney Filer feels two additional paragraphs having to do with the
billing computer software and a provision regarding the amount
required to retire the bond indebtedness need to be included. Sewer
Office Manager Goldman would like to see some provision for those who
have already received credit. Attorney Filer will make sure there are
no double adjustments. Councilperson Perkins made a motion to pass
Ordinance No. 91-0R-50 on the first and second readings, seconded by
Councilperson Clapp and carried unanimously.
91-0R-51, An Ordinance Transferring Certain
Department was introduced for discussion.
explained the need for this transfer.
Councilperson Perkins made the motion to
for Ordinance No. 91-0R-51, seconded by
and carried unanimously. Councilperson Perkins
91-0R-51 on ail three
passing on the following
Ordinance No.
Funds Within The Same
Council President Carter
Following all discussion,
suspend the rules
Councilperson Grooms
then made the motion to pass Ordinance No.
readings, seconded by Councilperson Grooms,
roll call vote:
Perkins.
Ayes: Councilpersons Grooms, Carter, Williams, Clapp~ and
Nays: None.
Council President Carter introduced Resolution No.
A Resolution Authorizing The Application For Letter Of
91-R-87~
Credit.
Attorney Filer explained why this is necessary. Councilperson
Williams made the motion to pass Resolution No. 91-R-R?, seconded by
Councilperson Ciapp and carried unanimously.
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Councilperson Grooms presented and explained a rough draft
of an Ordinance regulating the sale of privately owned vehicles on
private property in R-1 and R-2 zones in the City of Jeffersonville~
and the storage of race cars (stock) and the repair and maintenance
thereof. He asks the Council to look at this and be ready to act on,
or modify the Ordinance at the October meeting.
Councilperson Grooms called attention to an 85 page working
draft of the the comprehensive plan that was distributed to the
Council. He stated he finds the report "awesome"~ as the work that
has been done is phenominal. Council President Carter mentioned the
two public meetinge that were held regarding this plan. Councilperson
Perkins would like i~ understood by all that this is a plan and does
not change anything~ Councilperson Grooms said this has been the
hardest point to getiacross.
CouncilperSon Grooms is waiting for additional information
on the tax abatement resolution.
Council President Carter made reference to Mayor Orem's plan
to have the Wastewater Treatment Plant make a $100,000 payment in lieu
of taxes in t992. ~e would like to ask the Plant make a payment in
lieu of taxes in thelamount of $14,080 this year to offset the cost of
the chipper. Following further discussion Council President Carter
made the motion to h~ve Attorney Filer and Clerk and Treasurer Spencer
work on a way to handle this, seconded by Councilperson Grooms and
carried unanimously.!
Council P~esident Carter has been informed the Clerk
Treasurer's Office h~s not received the $400.00 the Ambulance Service
agreed to pay the City for use of the facilities. He does not feel
the City should s~bsidize a private business. Attorney Filer
understood the check had been paid. It has not been receipted into
the Clerk Treasure'~ Office. Councilperson Perkins made the motion
that if the $400 ~s!not received in the Clerk and Treasurer s Office
by 4100 o'clock P.M.i Monday~ September 23, i991 they be asked to move
out immediately. Council President Carter understands this is
life-giving businessi~ however there are other life-giving businesses
in Jeffersonville t~at own property and pay taxes. Councilperson
Clapp feels the safelty of the people of Jeffersonville should be taken
into consideration. This will be taken up at the Special meeting that
has been called for Monday~ September 23, 1991.
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Councilperson Clapp
many yard sale signs taped on signal posts in
President Carter feels yard sales are getting "out
like to see the Council look into some control as
called the Council's attention to the
the City. Council
of hand"~ and would
the State of Indiana
is losing a lot money
Councilperson Perkins asked
pertaining to signs on public
well as the frequency of yard
Councilperson Perkins
of gas and needs two fill-ups
the year. He also feels the
in sales tax. Following discussion,
that Attorney Fifer draft an Ordinance
light poles and public right-of-ways as
sales.
explained the Police Department
in the amount of $6,000 each to
need to purchase additional
is out
finish
guns and
bullet-proof vests. He feels this is the right thing to do
liability-wise, and the City owes it to their Police Officers as this
is not a frill during this War On Drugs. Councilperson Williams feels
the City needs to be more involved in the War On Drugs. There is need
for a method of dealing with those affected by this War. Resources
need to be expanded beyond weapons~ to include manpower and education.
Councilperson Perkins agrees with Councilperson Williams and would
like to look into Federal funds for this purpose. There needs to be
zero tolerence for drugs in Jeffersonville. Councilperson Perkins
will offer a Resolution to advertise for these funds at the Special
Council Meeting on Monday, September 23, 1991.
Councilpersoo Perkins feels the blocking of the Council
Chambers back stairway with a concrete block wall is an unacceptable
situation for safety. This has been done without consulting the
Building Authority~ or the City, by the Jail people. Council
President Carter feels the need for a committee to work with the
Sheriff, the Building Authority, and the County Commissioners
regarding this as well as the cleaning of the new juvenile detention
center.
Councilperson Grooms would like the public to be aware of
the fact that each Police car carries oxygen in case of an emergency
or lose of electricity. Council President Carter stated the fire
trucks also carry oxygen.
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Councilperson Grooms would also like the public to know the
Indiana Board of Pharmacies Rules state that when a Pharmacy closes,
the prescriptions be made available for publc accesibilty. Due to the
closing of Bill's Discount Drugs, Hanger's Pharmacy does have the
prescriptions from Bill's. These can be transferred to any drug
from Hangers for one year.
filled at Hanger's, they may
Council President
Session at the close of this
These prescriptions do not have
be transferred.
Carter would like to call
meeting to discuss a recent
There being no further business to come before
Councilperson Perkins moved to adjourn at 18:50 P.M.
Council President Carter and unanimously carried.
ATTEST:
CLERK AND TREASURER ~/RICHARD SPENCER JR.
store
to be
an Executive
law suit.
the Council,
seconded by