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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-23-1991 Special SessionSPECIAL SESSION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA SEPTEMBER 23, 1991 The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville~ Indiana met in special session in the Mayor's Conference Room in the City-County Building in Jeffersonville~ Indiana on the 23th day of September 1991~ at 4:30 o'clock P.M. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Dale Orem~ and C. Richard Spencer Jr. at the desk. The roll was called and those present were: Councilpersons Jimmy Carters Marie Clapp, Ron Grooms~ John Perkins, and Andrew Williams. Absent: Councilpersons Tony Harrod and Robert Waiz. City Attorney C. Gregory Filer read Ordinance No. 91-0R-52, a special ordinance authorizing the City of Jeffersonville to issue its Variable Rate Demand Economic Development Revenue Bonds (Apollo America Corporation Project), Series 1991, in the principal amount of Eight Million Dollars ($8,000,000.00) and approving and authorizing other actions in respect thereto. After general discussion~ Councilperson Perkins made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. Councilperson Grooms and carried unanimously. then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. readings, seconded by Councilperson Williams~ roll call vote: Ayes: Councilpersons Perkins~ Williams. 91-0R-52, seconded by Councilperson Perkins 91-0R-52 on all three passing on the following Carter, Grooms, Clapp and Nays: None. It is hereby declared and certified that by the adoption of this Ordinance~ the and by his approval the Common Council executive officer)~ Common Council, as its elected legislative body~ and execution of this Ordinance, the President of and the Mayor of the City (as its elected chief approves the Project and the issuance of the Bonds after a duly held public hearing following reasonalbe public notice~ all within the meaning of Section 143 (f) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986~ as amended and in accordance with IC 5-3-1. PAGE 8 SEPTEMBER 83~ 1991 Attorney Lanum explained construction and it is hoped it will be finished in one year. were made and questions answered by Attorney representative of Apollo America. Councilperson Perkins Additional banum will start this month and a introducted Ordinance No. 91-0R-50, An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 90-0R-60, Commonly Known As The Jeffersonville Sewer Rate Ordinance. Sewer Officer Manager Goldman stated he would like some flexibility. Following all discussion Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 90-0R-50 on the third reading~ seconded by Councilperson Grooms, passing with the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilpersons Grooms~ Williams. Perkins~ Carter, Clapp~ and Following discussion, Councilperson Perkins made a motion to approve the Vissing Dodge claim and the State of Indiana claim that were postponed from the previous meeting, seconded by Councilperson Clapp and carried unanimously. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer informed the Council a check for $400 from Operation Life was received in his office today. There is a verbal agreement they will pay $400 a month until there is a contract. Following all the Police Department Perkins made the motion discussion regarding guns and equipment for and Fire Department overtime, Councilperson to pass Resolution No. 91-R-28, A Resolution to Advertise For An Additional Appropriation, seconded by Councilperson Grooms and carried unanimously. Council President Carter introduced Ordinance No. 91-OR-53A, An Ordinate Transferring Funds Within Same Department Councilperson Carter has looked into the budget and feels with this transfer there will be enough money, without replacing Firefighter Adams. Following all discussion~ Council President Carter made the motion to suspend the rules Councilperson Perkins and Carter then made the motion for Ordinance No. 91-OR-53A~ seconded by carried unanimously. Council President to pass Ordinance No. 91-OR-53A on ail three readings: seconded by Councilperson Grooms, passing with the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councitpersons Grooms, Carter~ Williams~ Clapp~ and Perkins~ PAGE 3 SEPTEMBER 23~ 1991 Mayor Orem informed the Council bids were Board of Works for the refurbishing of the firetruck. the amount of $119,000 and $1Rl,O00. The higher bid opened at the These were in would allow the truck to receive a 1991 title. Chief Collins stated there would be no difference in the year of the title as long as the pump passes. Mayor Orem also informed the Council the Police Department computer may be financed by the Indiana Bond Bank with payments taken from the Cumulative Capital Development Fund. Councilperson Perkins inquired if this computer will tie in with the system in City Court. it will, and he also believes the Sheriff's all discussion Councilperson Perkins made the purchase of a Police Computer System in the $60~000~ to be paid for from the Cumulative Fund, seconded by Councilperson Williams and Chief Rodden answered Department. Following motion to support the range of $53,000 to Capital Development carried unanimously. Clerk and dates and times for the State Tax Board of Works Resolution regarding taxes will be submitted. Council situation of the taxes. This will Spencer informed the Council of the Commission hearings, saying the the $100~000 payment in lieu of President Carter suggests in order to clear up the chipper, that this be donated as payment in lieu of be considered. There being no further business to come before the Council~ Councilperson Perkins made the motion to adjourn at 5:30 o~clock seconded by Councilperson Harrod and carried unanimously. DALE L. OREM~ MAYOR ATTEST: C. RICHARD SPENCER ~., CLERK AND TREASURER