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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-02-1990 The Common Council of in regular session in Council Chambers, Jeffersonville, Indiana on the 2nd day P.M. The meeting Richard Spencer Jr. at Mayor Orem allegiance to the flag. was called the desk. asked all COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA JANUARY 2, 1990 the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met in the City-County Building in of January 1990, at 7:30 o'clock to order by Mayor Dale Orem and C. those present to stand and pledge Councilperson Williams gave the invocation. The roll was called and those present were: Council Representatives Caldwell, C.arter, Grooms, Harrod, Perkins, and Williams. Absent: Councilperson Waiz. Mayor Orem presented the minutes of the meeting of December 16, 1989 for consideration by the Council. Council President Harrod made the motion to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by Councilperson Carter and carried unanimously. Mayor Orem introduced Resolution No. Authorizing The Investment Of Temporarily Surplus Perkins made the motion to pass Resolution No. Council President Harrod and carried unanimously. 90-R-l, A Resolution Funds. Councilperson 90-R-l, seconded by Council President Harrod called for reorgainization nomination and elections. Councilperson Perkins nominated Council President Harrod to continue as President in 1990, seconded by Councilperson Carter. Councilperson Caldwell expressed disappiontment regarding the holding of the elections at this meeting as Councilperson Waiz is out of town and asked they be postponed. Following further discussion, Councilperson Perkins made the motion to close the nominations, seconded by Councilperson Carter. Upon calling for the vote Councilperson Harrod was elected President on a vote of 5-1. Councilperson Caldwell voted no. Council President Harrod nominated Councilperson Perkins to serve as the Council Vice-President for 1990, seconded by Councilperson Carter. Councilperson Caldwell again oppossed holding the election this meeting as there had been no discussion and Councilperson Waiz is not PAGE 2 JANUARY 2, 1990 present. Councilperson Perkins moved to close the nominations, seconded by Council President Harrod. The closing of the nominations passed on a vote of 3-2-1. Councilperson Grooms and Caldwell noted no, with Councilperson Williams Councilperson Perkins Caldwell~ and Perkins abstaining. On the call for the as Vice-President, Councilpersons voted yes~ Councilpersons Grooms and voted no, to replace Keith Redevelopment. procedure of the feel it is fair vote for Harrod, Caldwell and Councilperson Williams abstained. Council President Harrod made the motion to appoint Jim Paris Groth as the Council appointment to the Board of Councitperson Caldwell voiced disappointment the last two years had not been followed and he does not to the taxpayer. He did say this has no reflection on by a .Osborne was appointed Grooms abstained. Council President previous disagreement only attended the caucus. by a vote of 4-0-2. Harrod made the comment if there was four of the six councilmembers present Councilpersons Caldwell and ' t Council Preszden Harrod asked if there were any changes to the previous year's Council assignments. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer suggested a Councilperso~ be the representative for the Cumulative Capital Development Fund. Following all discussion~ it was agreed Councilperson Grooms will be the representative for the Cumulative Capital Development Fund and ~no other changes will be made. Jim Paris. The vote was called for and Jim Paris was appointed vote of 4-1-1. Councilperson Caldwell voted no and Councilperson Grooms abstained. Councitperson Perkins made the motion to reappoint Bob Campbell to the Board of Redevelopment, seconded by Councilperson Carter, and passed with a unanimous vote. Councilperson Carter made the motion to appoint Vernon "Sonny" Osborne as a Building Authority Trustee, seconded by Councilperson Perkins. As this is a political appointment Councilperson Perkins asked for a 2 minute Democrat caucus~ which was granted. When the meeting reconvened, Mayor Orem called for the vote to appoint Vernon "Sonny" Osborn~ as a Building Authority Trustee. Mr. PAGE 3 JANUARY 2, 1990 Councilperson Caldwell suggests a priority list for the Cumulative Capital Development money. Councilperson Perkins said no one in the City should obligate these funds, Mayor Orem reminded the Council the lease payment on the fire truck does need to be made from this fund. Mayor Orem introduced Ordinance No. 90-OR-l, An Ordinance Designating Certain Development Areas As "Economic Development Target Areas" Within The City Of Jeffersonville, Indiana. Attorney Fifer reviewed the procedures and terms of this as it is a part of the lease agreement with Hughes. A Statement of Benefits would have to be approved at a later date in order to receive a tax abatement. Following questions, Councilperson Grooms made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 90-OR-l, seconded by Councilperson Williams and failing on a vote of 5-1. Councilperson Perkins voted no. Councilperson Williams made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 90-OR-1 on the first and second readings, seconded by Councilperson Grooms, passing on a vote of 5-1. Councilperson Perkins voted against the Ordinance. There followed discussion and clarification of the area as depicted by the map attached to the Ordinance. Mayor Orem introduced Mr. Carroll Gowens of the Department of Redevelopment, inviting him to speak regarding the next two Resolutions on the agenda. Mr. Gowens opened his remarks by stating the Redevelopment Commission is made up of five fine people that do not have an easy job, however they have done a good job. He next defined the two areas the Council is being asked to deed to the Department of Redevelopment for the DeMurs Project. Councilperson Carter feels it would help the taxpayers of Jeffersonville if the Department of Redevelopment would pay the City the same amount ($27,000) for the property that the City paid the Department of Redevelopment in 1971. Following all discussion, Council President Harrod made the motion to bring Resolution No. 89-R-45, A Resolution Authorizing The transfer of Property To The Department Of Redevelopment back to the Certain Real floor for a vote, seconded by Councilperson Perkins and carried unanimously. Councilperson Perkins then made the motion to pass Resolution No. 89-R-45 ammending it to read the Council President has the authority to sign if, and agrees to pay $27,000 at the President Harrod, passing on a abstained from the vote. only if the Redevelopment Commission time of closing, seconded by Council vote of 5-0-1. Councilperson Caldwell PAGE 4 JANUARY 2, 1990 Mayor Orem then introduced Resolution No. 90-R-2, Resolution Authorizing The Transfer Of Certain Real Property To The Department Of Redevelopment. Mr. Gowens answered questions regarding this Resolution. Following all discussion, Resolution No. 90-R-2, unanimously. Councilperson Perkins questioned Mr. Gowens Vice President done work for the Department Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass seconded by Councilperson Carter~ passing if Ann Walker, of DeMars Haka, is the daughter of Jackie Smith who has the Department of Redevelopment? Mr. Gowens stated that of Redevelopment, in an attempt not to be involved in anything that might appear to be a conflict of interest, had no contact with Jackie Smith from the time the bids were received until after a decision was rendered. Mayor Orem explained it was Ms. Smith's job to recommend the financing of a development only. Councilperson Perkins realizes that street paving is an on-going problem, and with the recent bad weather the streets have suffered. Mayor Orem asked the Council to turn in their priority lists for street paving. Councilperson Perkins asked Attorney Filer if there had been any more contact with the County Commissioners regarding the Council Chambers. Attorney Filer stated the letter dated December 19, 1989 from the Commissioners stands and they would like to know the Council position. There followed much discussion and voicing of opinions and suggestions. Councilperson Grooms made the motion to vacate the current City Court area and move City Court sub-lease to Judge Fleece, seconded by motion failed due to a tie vote of 3 to the Council Chambers and Councilperson Caldwell. The for, (Councilpersons Grooms, Caldwell, and Williams) and 3 against, (Counczlperson Perkins, Carter, and Harrod). Councilpersons Carter strongly wants the Council to meet with the Commissioners as he does not feel this will be settled until all sit down together. Mayor Orem agrees with Councilperson Carter saying it is paramount that both sides sit down together, therefore he will abstain from a vote to break the tie on the motion. Councilperson Perkins would still like to go back to the original agreement with the modmfzcatzon and invite Superior Court to move in. PAGE 5 JANUARY 2, 1990 Council President Harrod stated the Council receives "bad press" at times, however there are many good projects going on. The Council does their share of arguing, but this is not stopping progress. There are good things going on, and Mayor Orem deserves credit as well as all 7 Councilpersons. Mayor Orem presented a list of the 1990 meetings to the Council. There being no objections to the publication of the dates, Councilperson Perkins made the motion to approve the dates as presented, seconded by Council President Harrod and may be made with proper notification. Mayor Orem informed the Council carried unanimously. Changes the Army Corps of Engineers hearing for the Hughes Riverfront Development will be January 23, 1990 at Jeffersonville High School. He will be bringing up the remodeling of the Police Department at the next meeting. A public meeting was held this day on the Waste Water Treatment Plant and there will be another one held. Jeffersonville is one of twenty four cities on the list to receive grant money for the Waste Water Treatment Plant. This is being actively pursued. The sewer office had an approximate net of $160,000 in 1989 and Mayor Orem will be asking for a 5% increase in sewer rates in 1990. This is necessary to continue moving ahead. Mayor Orem gave statistics of the Building Commission Office saying vibrant things are going on and progress is continuing. Jeffersonville is holding its own, and with Clarksville, is carrying Clark County. He congratulates Chief Harrod and the Police Department for keeping dollar losses down. dollar on money stating some for their work, and the Fire Department The Street Department went down to the of the major zmprovement . Street Commissioner Lee Hemingway and his department have done a good job. Ms. Jan Wheatley-Dobler is doing an outstanding job at the Animal Shelter and it is looking good. The Parks Department will be receiving grant money for Duffy's Landing, a complex and golf course are being looked into, and he urges all to see the improvements at the fieldhouse. Mayor Orem expressed disappointment with an article in The Courier Journal written by Dale Moss concerning the Riverfront projects when he has not even been Jeffersonville is contznuz g to come in the new year. He in to see how the project is moving. to grow, and there are even better things does apologize for no shopping center, but encourages shopping at the Jeffersonvzll K-Mart and Bacons. PAGE 6 JANUARY 2, 1990 Clerk and Treasurer Spencer informed the Council most of the 1989 budgets were spent to zero. He asks that before spending money, there be some consultation. The Council is to remember the Police radio system has to be funded. The new firehouse is short approximately $12,000 in construction alone before any furniture is considered. He would like the Council to look at the Water Slide lease. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer would like some dzrectzo from the Council on ~a~er copies requested and charges for these copies. An Ordinance will be presented at the next meeting. There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilperson Perkins made the motion to adjourn at 9:45 P.M., seconded by Councilperson Carter and carried unanimously- ~ T ATTES : C. R'I~HARD SPENC~ JR AND TREAoUt{~,R