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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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-
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C. R'I~HARD SPENC~ JR AND TREAoUt{~,R