HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-02-1990 The Common Council
regular session in Council
Jeffersonville, Indiana~
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
APRIL B, 1990 ~
of the City of Jeffersonville met in
Chambers in the City-County Building,
at 9:30 P.M. on the Bnd day of April, i990.
The meeting was called to
Clerk and Treasurer C. Richard Spencer
The roll was called and
order by Mayor Dale Orem, and
Jr. at the desk.
those present were Councilmen
Caldwell, Carter, Grooms, Harrod, Perkins,
Absent: None.
Councilperson Harrod made the
of the meeting of March 19, 1990
Williams, and Waiz.
motion to approve the minutes
as presented, seconded by
Councilperson Carter and carried unanimously.
Clerk and Treasurer Spencer presented
consideration by the Council with one additional
the claim register for
claim being presented
and discussed. Following all discussion, Councilperson Harrod made
the motion to approve the claims as presented with the one additional,
seconded by Councilperson Carter and carried unanimously.
Councilperson Perkins made the motion to table Ordinance No.
90-0R-6, An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 89-0R-72 An Ordinance
Regarding The Removal Of Weeds, Unkempt Grass, And Rank Vegetation In
The City Of Jeffersonville, Indiana~ seconded by Councilperson Harrod
and carried unanimously.
Councilperson Grooms made the motion to untable Ordinance
No. 90-0R-15, An Ordinance Rezoning Certain Property From
Residential, To B-l, Local Business, seconded by Councilperson Carter
and carried unanimously. Following all discussion of this Ordinance,
Councilperson Perkins made the motion to suspend the rules, seconded
by Councilperson Waiz and carried unanimously. Councilperson Perkins
then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 90-0R-15 on all three
readings, seconded by Councilperson Carter~ passing on a vote of 5-2.
Councilperson Williams and Grooms voted no. Councilperson Grooms
stated he voted in the negative and will vote negative on rezoning
until a master plan is adopted.
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Councilperson Harrod
Ordinance Amending 1990 Salary
For Position
Department.
the money is
suspend the
Councilperson
introduced Ordinance No. 90-0R-16, An
Ordinance To Provide Additional Salary
Of Assistant Superintendent Of The Jeffersonville Parks
This position was discussed and the Council was informed
in the budget. Councilperson Carter made the motion to
rules for Ordinance No. 90-0R-16, seconded by
Grooms and carried unanimously. Councilperson Carter
then made
readings, seconded
roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilpersons
Williams, Harrod, and Grooms.
Nays: None.
Ordinance No.
Ordinance To
Wastewater
Councilperson Carter explained
questions were answered.
suspend the rules for
Councilperson Grooms and
by Councilperson Harrod,
the motion to pass Ordinance No. 90-0R-16 on all three
passing on the following
Perkins~ Waiz~ Caldwell, Carter~
90-0R-17~
Provide For Additional
Treatment Plant was
the
An Ordinance Amending
Shift Pay At
introduced
reasons for
1990 Salary
The Jeffersonville
for discussion.
this amendment and
Councilperson Harrod made the motion to
Ordinance No. 90-0R-17, seconded by
carried unanimously. Councilperson Harrod
made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 90-OR-l? on all three readings,
seconded by Councilperson Carter and carried with the following roll
call vote:
Ayes: Councilpersons Grooms, Narrod, Williams, Carter:
Caldwell, Waiz~ and Perkins.
Nays: None.
Ordinance No. 90-0R-18, An Ordinate Transferring Certain
Funds Within Same Department was introduced. Clerk and Treasurer
Spencer explained most of these transfers were to make up the
difference in the hospitalization and urged those departments that had
transfers to do so. Following discussion,
not requested
Councilperson
Ordinance No.
their
Harrod made the motion to suspend the rules for
90-0R-18, seconded by Council President Waiz and
carried unanimously. Councilperson Carter then made the motion to
pass Ordinance No. 90-0R-18 on ail three readings~ passing with the
following roil call vote:
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Ayes: Councilpersons
Williams~ Harrod, and Grooms.
Perkins, Waiz~ Caldwell, Carter~
Nayes: None.
Councilperson Williams is concerned~
regarding equipment that has been left for a period of
and has received call
time. He was
Commissioner
informed this project should be completed soon, however,
Scales will call the contractor.
Councilperson Carter has been asked what the regulations are
concerning mobile homes within the City. Commissioner Scales
explained the difference betwen mobile homes and manufactured homes
which answered the concerns. Councilperson Carter is also concerned
with the utility street cuts that have not been repaired. It was
explained they are waiting for the asphalt plant to open.
Commissioner Scales is getting a list of these areas and the utility
companies will be notified.
At the next meeting Councilperson Grooms will be asking for
a $5,000 appropriation from Council funds for the convention center
feasibility study. It is hoped a study will be completed by early
June. He would also like permission to order two books from the Urban
Land Institute~ one on convention center and riverfront development
and the other on urbanization and downtown riverfront development.
Clark County School Board
the next meeting on the
Councilperson Grooms has invited Greater
Member Yoder to address the Council at
financial position of the School Board.
Councilperson Perkins inquired about Serenity Court
development and other homes in the area of Charlestown-New Albany Road
as to whether they are in the City and if they are on City sewers.
Commissioner Scales and Mayor Orem answered the questions.
Councilperson Perkins aked what steps had been taken to
clean up the foundry. Some of the sand is now being recycled, no new
sand has been placed outside, and the signs have not been posted. Mr.
Robinson of the Foundry was in attendance and explained it will take
about 6 months to use up what is outside. Councilperson Perkins
stated this is in violation of zoning and it should not be there, and
he is still receiving calls on this.
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building~
Bottorff~
Concit President Waiz stated Fire House ~3 is a gorgeous
however he questions the red paint.
Councilperson Caldwell read a letter he has sent to Jim
Clark County Democrat Party Chairman~ resigning his seat on
the Council in order to fulfill a
Recreation Department Superintendent. He expressed
for the help he has received and stated it has
learning experience.
Mayor Orem informed the Council of the status of the 201
dream of becoming Parks and
his appreciation
been a valuable
Facility Plan for the new sewer plant. This is 35% complete and on
schedule. Humbaugh and Associates has been issued a contract to do
the rate study. A work order has been issued to relocate the sewer in
the area of Wesley Methodist Church to facilitate the construction of
a cancer treatment medical center. This will be an expense to the
City of $21,000. No tax abatements have been asked for.
Councilperson Perkins feels the City is again "cleaning up" behind the
Department of Redevelopment and wonders if there could be any recourse
on the title exam. He does not feel it is fair to the sewer user to
pay for this. Councilperson Grooms feels if the land was not being
developed~ it would not be an expense to the City~ and feels the
return will be justified. Mayor Orem would like to see the Council
file a claim against the title insurance company in an attempt to
recover the expenditure.
The garbage collections bids were opened in the Board of
Works meeting as of this date and are been studied.
Mayor Orem introduced Mr. Gene Bennett, Parks and Recreation
Board member, who explained the progress on the private development of
an 18 hole golf course on the south side of Silver Creek near the
airport. The anticipated completion date is July 1991. He explained
this is almost a gift to the City and almost too good to be true. The
City is looking into land adjacent to this for an additional course.
Councilperson Caldwell stated thie would be an unbelievable recreation
and leisure impact as well as an economic impact to the City. The
revenues from this will go back into the park system.
Councilperson Carter reminded all of the April 28 dedication
of Vissing Park.
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There being no further business to come before the Council~
Councilperson Grooms moved to adjourn at 8:35 P.M. seconded by
Councilperson Harrod and unanimously carried.
MAYOR DALE OREM
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