HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-17-1990 ExcerptsEXCERPTS FROM
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
FEBRUARY 17~ 1990
The Common
met in regular session in
Building in Jeffersonville,
at 9:30 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
Council of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana
the Council Chambers in the City-County
Indiana, on the l?th day of February 1990
to order by Mayor Dale Orem with C.
those present to stand and pledge
Carter, Caldwell, Grooms, Harrod, Perkins,
Absent: None.
Other business followed.
Councilperson Harrod asked for
granted.
Mayor Orem
No. 90-0R-8~ An
Following discussion~
and those present were: Councilmen
Waiz~ and Williams.
a short recess, which was
reconvened the meeting by introducing Ordinance
Additional Appropriation Ordinance ($85,000).
Councilperson Perkins made the motion to suspend
the rules for Ordinance NO. 90-0R-8, seconded by Councilperson Harrod
and carried unanimously. Councilperson Perkins then made the motion
to pass Ordinance NO. 90-0R-8 on all three readings~ seconded by
Councilperson Waiz, passing with the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilpersons Grooms, Perkins, Waiz~ Harrod,
Caldwell, Carter and Williams.
Nays: None.
Other business followed.
There being no further business to come before the Council
Councilman Perkins made the motion to adjourn at tB:35 o'clock P.M.~
seconded by Councilperson Harrod and carried unanimously.
DALE L. OREM, MAYOR
ATTEST:
,EXCERPTS FROM
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE~ INDIANA
FEBRUARY 17, 1990
The Common
met in regular session in
Building in Jeffersonville,
at 9:30 o'clock A.M.
The meeting was called
Richard Spencer Jr. at the desk.
Mayor Orem asked ali
allegiance to the flag.
Council of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana
the Council Chambers in the City-County
Indiana, on the l?th day of February 1990
to order by Mayor Dale Orem with C.
those present to stand and pledge
zoning", and the legitimate 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.
Attorney Filer stated this is a "gray area". The vote was then called
for and recorded as follows:
The roll was called and those present were: Councilmen
Carter, Caldwell, Grooms, Harrod, Perkins, Waiz, and Williams.
Absent: None.
Other business followed.
Councilperson Williams asked Attorney Fifer if Ordinance No.
90-0R-3, An Ordinance Rezoning Certain Property From R-R, Residential
And A-I, Agricultural, (County) to B-S, Service Business was still
"alive". Attorney Fifer noted the final date any action could be
taken is February ~7, 1990. Councilperson Harrod, stating he wished
the item to be finalized~ made the motion to pass Ordinance No.
90-0R-3 on the first and second readings, seconded by Councilperson
Perkins and opened for 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 the rezoning
and on behalf of Mr. Poore. Mr. James Lang, Attorney for a group of
local residents restated his previous opinions against the "spot
PAGE 8
FEBRUARY 17, 1990 (EXCERPTS)
Ayes: Councilpersons Perkins,
Nays: Councilpersons Caldwell
Abstain: Councilpersons Waiz and
possible conflict of interest.
zoning
Harrod~ and Grooms.
and Williams.
Carter abstained stating a
There followed a discussion of Attorney Filer and Attorney
position on how many affirmative votes it takes to pass a
ordinance. Attorney Fifer's position is it takes four
affirmative votes to pass a zoning Ordinance. Councilperson Perkins
feels, after 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 with
restrictions, seconded by Councilperson Harrod~ passing with a vote of
5-1-1. Councilperson Grooms voted in the negative and Councilperson
Carter abstained. Councilperson Catdweli would like to send a message
to both parties to talk. Building Commissioner Scales noted this
subject has been filed for a variance at the Board of Zoning Appeals
meeting scheduled for February 27, 1990.
Other business followed.
There being no further business to come before the Council
Councilman Perkins made the motion to adjourn at 12:35 o'clock P.M.,
seconded by Councilperson Harrod and carried unanimously.
DALE L. OREM, MAYOR
ATTEST:
C. Rf~HARD SPENC~JR-, ~RK AND
TREASURER