HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-07-1991COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
OCTOBER 7, 1991
The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met
in regular session in Council Chambers, in the City-County Building in
Jeffersonville, Indiana, at 7:30 o~clock P.M. on the 7th day of October,
1991.
The meeting was called
Richard Spencer Jr. at the desk.
Mayor Dale
Leonard Jepson of
invocation. He then
to order by Mayor Dale Orem and C,
Orem asked all those present to s~and as Pastor
the Kentuckiana Interfaith Council gave the
asked all those present to join him in the pledge
of allegiance to the flag.
The roll was called
Jimmy Carter, Marie Clapp, Ron Grooms,
Williams, and Robert Waiz.
Absent: None.
Mayor Orem presented
21, 1991 for consideration by
the motion to approve the
and those present were 'Councilpersons
Tony Harrod, John Perkins, Andrew
meeting of
the minutes of the
the Council.
minutes as
Councilperson Grooms and carried unanimously.
Councilperson
presented,
September
Harrod made
seconded by
Clerk and Treasurer Spencer presented the claim register along
with several additional claims for consideration by the Council~
Following all discussion, Council President Carter made the motion to
approve the claims as presented along with the additional and the
Steamboat Days claim, seconded by Councilperson Clapp and carried
unanimously. Councilperson Grooms will check further on the Cecil Jones
claim held from the previous meeting.
Councilperson Williams introduced Resolution No. 91-R-29, A
Resolution Adopting Jeffersonville Comprehensive Plan. Councilperson
Perkins again explained this is a plan and does not change any existing
zoning. Councilperson Williams explained the need for the updating and
review by the Planning & Zoning Board. Following all discussion, the
Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 91-R-29.
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Councilperson Grooms introduced and made a motion to pass
Resolution No. 91-R-30, A Resolution Adopting Official City Street And
Road Improvement Program. Councilperson Perkins stated this is a
complex document and he was not prepared at this time to vote as he has
not had the time to study it. Mayor Orem explained is was almost a
duplicate of the Master Plan. Councilperson Grooms said the priorities
listed can be changed. Councilperson Harrod also said he has not had
the opportunity to go through the document. Council President Carter
suggested the Resolution be tabled. Councilperson Grooms asked Mayor
Orem if a delay in passing the Resolution would threaten any funding.
Mayor Orem stated it would not, explaining there is no rush.
Councilperson Williams seconded the motion made by Councilperson Grooms
to pass Resolution No. 91-R-30. Further discussion followed after
which Councilperson Williams withdrew his second and Councilperson
Grooms withdrew his motion. Council President Carter then made the
motion to table Resolution No. 91-R-30, seconded by Councilperson
Perkins, passing on a vote of 6-1 with Councilperson Williams objecting
to the motion.
Mayor Orem
Designating Certain
Development Target Areas" Within The City Of Jeffersonville,
explaining the area involved as that of downtown.
explained he has a problem with tax abatement and
introduced Ordinance No. 91-OR-53, An Ordinance
Specific Geographic Territories As "Economic
Indiana,
Councilperson Perkins
TIF together4 Mayor
Orem explained tax abatement cannot be given
declared an Economic Development Target Area.
there is a whole different procedure for TIF.
abatements are given for buildings and
without having the area
Attorney Filer explained
Councilperson Grooms said
equipment, not business.
Councilperson Perkins asked Attorney Fifer for a letter outlining how
TIF is 'set in motion. At the conclusion of much discussion,
Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 91-OR-53 on
the first and second reading, seconded by Councilperson Harrod, passing
on a vote of 6-1. Council President Carter voted in oppossition.
Councilperson Grooms introduced Ordinance No. 91-OR-54~
Ordinance Designating Certain Specific Geographic Territories
"Economic Development
Indiana, explaining
An
As
Target Areas" Within the City Of Jeffersonville,
the area involved is known as Youngstown.
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Councilperson Grooms made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 91-OR-54 on
the first and second reading, seconded by Councilperson Clapp.
Councilperson Grooms asked if any offers had been made on the property.
Mayor Orem explained the asking price should be known this month. TIF
for this area was discussed. Following all discussion the vote on the
first and second reading for Ordinance No. 91-0R-54 passed with a vote
of 6-1, with Council President Carter oppossing.
Clerk and Treasurer Spencer explained and answered questions
regarding Ordinance No. 91-OR-55, An Additional Appropriation
Ordinance. Following all discussion, Council President Carter made the
motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 91-OR-55, seconded by
Councilperson Clapp and carried unanimously. Council President Carter
then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 91-OR-55 on all three
readings~ seconded by Councilperson Clapp, passing on the following roll
call vote:
Ayes: Councilpersons Grooms,
Waiz, and Perkins.
Nays: None.
Councilperson Grooms explained
proposed Ordinance regulating sale of
residentially owned property in the
storage of modified motor vehicles
thereof. Councilperson Perkins has a
Harrod, Carter, Williams, Clapp,
and reviewed sections of a
privately owned motor vehicles on
City of Jeffersonville and also
and the repair and maintenance
problem with $6 in the proposed
Ordinance as he feels 25% of property owners have no place but the
street to park and feels a need for an exception. He also questions the
ability to enforce the proposed Ordinance. Councilperson Harrod
questions the need for such an Ordinance saying he opposses taking away
any rights. If it is for safety reasons he can see a need. Mayor Orem
stated that under Planning and Zoning regulations this right is taken
away, however the process takes months and months. This would work more
quickly. A member of the audience infomed the Council that State law
restricts the sale to 5 motor vehicles in one year. Attorney Filer
agrees enforcement would be difficult. All agreed to hold this for
further discussion at a later meeting.
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Ordinance No. 91-OR-56, An Ordinance Transferring Certain
Funds Within Same Department was introduced. Clerk and Treasurer
Spencer answered questions regarding this Ordinance. Councilperson
Perkins made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No.
91-OR-56, seconded by Councilperson Clapp and carried unanimously.
Councilperson Perkins then made the motion to pass Ordinance No~
91-OR-56 on all three readings, seconded by Councilperson Clapp, passing
on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilpersons
Waiz, and Perkins.
Nays: None.
Grooms, Harrod, Carter, Williams, Clapp,
of talking to
alternatives.
Guard call the
the Department of Redevelopment regarding parking
He will call Mr. Bates and request that the Security
restaurant to warn customers and ask them to move their
vehicles.
is not doing the towing.
Police Chief Rodden
24-hour patrol cars, as this
robber.
Police Chief Rodden assured the Council the Police Department
thanked the Council for providing the
was instrumental in aprehending a bank
Councilpersons Harrod and Grooms will work on the vehicle sale
Ordinance. Councilperson Grooms will also be working on a tax abatement
policy to bring back to the Council at a later date.
keep his customers from parking in this lot.
suggested the Peach Street side of Clark Arms
lot. Other possible areas were also discussed.
Councilperson Perkins
be made into a parking
Mayor Orem is in favor
Councilperson Perkins said the Security Guard at Clark Arms
has been "very zealous" in guarding the parking lot for those parking in
the lot and going the the new restaurant. He is having these cars towed
and has gone so far as to- ask the wrecker driver to park around the
corner. Mr. Coomer, the owner of the restaurant, has done his best to
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engine repair.
more repair was
Following all
Councilperson Williams asked Fire Chief Collins to bring the
Council up to date on the Fire Department funding for the fire truck
Assistant Chief Kircher and Chief Collins explained that
necessary than was expected on overhauling the engine.
discussion of the Fire Department budget and the
Carter made the
Cumulative Capital Development Fund, Council President
pay for the repairs from the Cumulative
motion to
Fund.
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Capzta Development
Council President Carter stated that in making the rounds of
departments he finds the Animal Shelter incinerator is working good.
Manager Wheatley informed the Council the County has voted to pay
$11,000 toward this, however the money has not been received.
Councilperson Perkins understands that Clarksville has asked
that the County Commissioner's districts be redrawn, and he wonders how
the others feel. Council President Carter is under the impression this
is being done. Councilperson Harrod agrees this should be done.
Councilperson Perkins does not feel the Commissioners should run
county-wide as those that pay most of the taxes have no representation.
There were no comments from those in attendance.
There being no further business to come before the Council,
Councilperson Perkins made the motion to adjourn at 9:20 o~clock P.M.,
seconded by Councilperson Williams and carried unanimously.
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