HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-17-1990 The Common Council of the
in regular session in Council Chambers, in the
Jeffersonville, Indiana on the 17th day of
o'clock A.M.
The meeting was called
Richard Spencer Jr. at the desk.
Mayor Orem asked all
allegiance to the flag.
The roll was called
Caldwell, Carter, Grooms, Harrod,
Absent: None.
Mayor Orem presented the minutes
1990 for consideration by the
motion to approve the minutes
Carter and carried unanimously.
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
FEBRUARY 17, 1990
City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met
City-County Building in
February 1990, at 9:30
to order by Mayor Dale Orem and C.
those present to stand and pledge
and those present were: Councilmen
Perkins, Williams, and Waiz.
of the meeting of February 5,
Council. Counczlperso Harrod made the
as presented, seconded by Councilperson
by the
several
note the utility expenditures for
expressing the need to insulate
Councilperson Harrod made the motion
as well as the additional, seconded
carried unanimously.
Mayor Orem requests the bond
Mayor Orem presented the register of claims for consideration
Council. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer presented and explained
additional claims. Councilperson Grooms asked the Council to
the Vehicle Maintenance building
the area. Following discussion,
to approve the claims as presented
by Councilperson Williams and
refinancing for America Place as
noted on the agenda be rescheduled for the next meeting as the attorney
involved is unable to attend today's meeting.
Councilperson Williams asked Attorney Filer if Ordinance No.
90-OR-3 An Ordinance Rezoning Certain Property From R-2, Residential And
A-l, Agricultural, (County) to B-2, Service Business was still "alive".
Atorney Fifer noted the final date any action could be taken is February
27, 1990.
finalized,
and second
Councilperson Harrod, stating he wished the item to be
made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 90-OR-3 on the first
readzng seconded by Councilperson Perkins and opened for
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discussion. Mr. Lloyd Poore, property owner, presented a drawing of the
area noting that as of this meeting it is under water and would not be
suitable for future land development. He then introduced Mr. Dick
McGinnis who spoke in favor of
Mr. James Lang, Attorney for
previous opinions against the
the rezoning and on behalf of Mr. Poore.
a group of local residents restated his
"spot zoning", and the legltzmat concerns
of the neighbors. Councilperson Perkin's opinion is, there is only so
much that can be done with the land and it is too valuable to lay
dormant, and feels Mr. Poore should be given the same consideration as
has been given to out-of-town developers. Councilperson Harrod also
feels the land, in it's self limits, the use. Councilperson Williams
would feel more comfortable with a zoning variance. Councilperson
Harrod asked Attorney Filer for his legal opinion of rezoning without
the comprehensive plan. Atttorney Fifer stated this is a "gray area"
The vote was then called for and recorded as follows:
Ayes: Councilpersons Perkins, Harrod, and Grooms.
Nays: Councilpersons Caldwell and Williams.
Abstain: Councilpersons Waiz and Carter abstained stating a
possible conflict of interest.
There followed a discussion of Attorney Filer and Attorney
Lang's position on how many affirmative votes it takes to pass a zoning
Attorney Fifer's position is it takes four affirmative votes
zoning Ordinance. Councilperson Perkins feels, after
ordinance.
to pass a
discussion with three attorneys, the statute is vague and a final
decision would have to be rendered by a court of law. Rezoning may be
considered again with any change of circumstances. Councilperson
Perkins made the motion to have Attorney Filer present in writing to the
Board of Zoning Appeals that the Council desires that some sort of
middle ground, such as a variance or use permit be granted, to allow Mr.
Poore some use of his property
Councilperson Harrod, passing with
Grooms voted in the negative and
Councilperson Caldwell would like to
talk.
for a
with restrictions, seconded by
a vote of 5-1-1. Councilperson
Councilperson Carter abstained-
send a message to both parties to
Building Commissioner Scales noted this subject has been filed
variance at the Board of Zoning Appeals meeting scheduled for
February 27, 1990.
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granted.
Councilperson Harrod asked for a short recess, which was
Mayor Orem reconvened the meeting by introducing Ordinance No.
90-OR-8, An Additional Appropriation Ordinance ($25,000). Following
discussion, Councilperson Perkins made the motion to suspend the rules
for Ordinance No. 90-OR-8, seconded by Councilperson Harrod and carried
unanimously. Councilperson Perkins then made the motion to pass
Ordinance No. 90-OR-8 on all three readings, seconded by Councilperson
Waiz, passing with the following roll call vote:
Carter,
Ayes: Councilpersons
and Williams.
Nays: None.
Councilperson Perkins
Grooms, Perkins, Waiz, Harrod, Caldwell,
made the motion to declare the
remodeling of the Police Station to accomodate the new radio system and
emergency, due to the fact the current radio system is no longer
functioning which poses a serious life-threatenting situation to
Officers in the line of duty, seconded by Councilperson Harrod and
carried unanimously. The Clerk Treasurer informed the Council the
additional appropriation will probably be approved by March 15, 1990.
Mayor Orem introduced Ordinance No. 90-OR-9, An Ordinance
Establishing A Spay/Neuter Program For Animals Adopted At The
Jeffersonville-Clark County Animal Shelter, asking Ms. Jan
Wheatley-Dobler, Shelter Manager to explain the need for the Ordinance.
Following all questions and answers, Councilperson Harrod made the
motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 90-OR-9, seconded by
Cuncilperson Grooms and carried unanimously. Councilperson Harrod made
the motion to pass Ordinance No. 90-OR-9 on all three readings, with a
unanimous seconded. The following roll call vote was recorded:
Ayes: Councilpersons Carter,
Caldwell, Waiz, and Perkins.
Councilperson Narrod noted the
and is in need of an additional employee.
Harrod, Grooms, Williams,
Animal Shelter is understaffed
Ms. Wheatley-Dobler explained
the need and stated, she could have another employee for an additonal
' d
$4,000 over the 1990 budget. Financing of this was dzscusse as well as
financing needed in ether areas. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer expressed
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his desire to have a Council Fznanc Committee that he could work with
on these matters so that spending could be done in a knowledgeable and
organized way. Councilperson Harrod suggested Council President Waiz
take this on with two other Councilmembers.
accept this position.
Mayor Orem reviewed material
Council President Waiz will
presented to the
substantiating a 5% increase in sewer rates. He did explain
nothing to do with a new plant. Councilperson Perkins
with the way the water company reads the meters which
sewer bills. Sewer Office Manager Goldman explained due to
computer billing system, a two-month average may by billed.
Commissioner Scales will see that each Councilperson receives
Council
this has
voiced concern
reflects on the
the new
Building
map. The upgrading and/or building of a new plant was discussed.
Councilperson Caldwell expressed his appreciation for the material
presented with the increase request. Mayor Orem will ask the Council to
vote at the next meeting.
Councilperson Perkins, knowing that Building Commissioner
Scales takes "a lot of heat", fully supports the aggressive job he has
been doing to be assured of quality construction.
Mayor Orem announced April 2, 1990 will be the bid opening
date for trash hauling and the new contract will begin in May.
Councilperson Caldwell asked Mayor Orem to provide documentation of area
trash hauling.
meeting,
Followz g all discussion of the March Council
meetzng in
Councilperson Perkzn made the motion to cancel both regular
March and hold one meeting on March 19, 1990 at 7:30 P.M.
Chambers, seconded by Councilperson Grooms and carried
There will be a Council budget information session March 8,
P.M. in the Mayor's Conference Room. Clerk and Treasurer
asked if the City will be able to pay claims if there is
receiving the tax settlement to which he replied there
problem. Mayor Orem hopes that within the next 10
Proposals for a comprehensive plan will go out.
in Council
unanimously.
1990 at 7:30
Spencer was
a delay in
will be no
days the Request For
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Councilperson Williams questioned the February 5, 1990 Board
of Works minutes regarding the deceleration lane on Hamburg Pike near
the new firehouse. Mayor Orem explained the situation. The water slide
figures are being worked on now. Councilperson Williams has been asked
about the completion of the Locust Street sewer repair. Mayor Orem
informed him this is complete and ready to be backfilled and will be
open to traffice soon.
Mayor Orem informed the Council the lot between Wesley Church
and the High Rise has been sold and the sewers that run in the middle of
the property will have to be relocated for the construction of a
building.
Councilperson Caldwell was informed the Council chairs will be
ordered~ He asked Mayor Orem when he will be meeting Mr. Meyer on
Hopkins Lane to which Mayor Orem replied he intends to do that this day.
He was also informed the mouth and turn around of Avondale Court will be
asphalted, and the engineers are trying to determine what can be done
about the drainage.
Councilperson Perkins has talked with Sonny Reisinger of
Osborne Marine about an opportunity he has to move his business out of
Jeffersonville. There was discussion about the alley behind the
business and docks. Councilperson Perkins asked that the Council be
informed about the trash collection bids. He also asked if the recent
promotions in the fire department were new positions to which he was
informed they were not. Councilperson Perkins also wonders if the City
should get advice regarding hospitalization from a source that does not
sell insurance. Mayor Orem mentioned the insurance committee would be
meeting Tuesday, February 20, at 10:00 A.M. Councilperson Perkins
believes there is much discrepancy with the City, IDEM, and the Foundry
and this does need to get resolved. The Revolving Loan Fund was
discussed for this purpose.
Councilperson Wais would like to see the bulld~ g space
situation resolved.
Mayor Orem noted there will be a public hearing March 7, 1990
at 7:00 P.M. on the sewer proposals and the 201 plan. Me also informed
the Council there is a possibility of a new plant in America Place that
would mean 130 new jobs. There are no IIP funds available and Mayor
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Orem asked if the Council would consider a five year tax abatement on
equipment only. There followed discussion regarding tax abatements and
there was a general concensus of opinion there would be no opposition to
the five year equipment tax abatement.
There being no further business to come before the Council,
Councilperson Perkins made the motion to adjourn at 12:35 P.M., seconded
by Councilperson Harrod and carried unanimously.
DALE L: OREM, MAYOR
ATTEST:
RICHARD SPENCER JR., CLERK AND TREASUREII