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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 PAGE 2 FEBRUARY 17. 1990 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. PAGE 3 FEBRUARY 17, 1990 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 PAGE 4 FEBRUARY 17, 1990 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 PAGE 5 FEBRUARY 17, 1990 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 PAGE 6 FEBRUARY 17, 1990 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