HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-21-1990COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
APRIL 21, 1990
The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met
in regular session in Council Chambers, in the City-County Building in
Jeffersonville, Indiana, on the 21st day of April, 1990, 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.
to order by Mayor Dale Orem and C.
those present to stand and pledge
Carter,
The roll was called and those present were: Councilpersons
Clapp, Grooms, Harrod, Perkins, Williams, and Waiz.
Mayor Orem presented the minutes of the meeting of
consideration by the Council. Councilperson Harrod
April 2,
made the
by Councilperson
1990 for
motion to approve the minutes as presented, seconded
Grooms and carried unanimously. Mayor Orem presented a thank you from
former Councilperson Shrewsberry.
Council President Waiz introduced Marie Clapp who was elected
to fulfill the office recently vacated by Rodger Galdwell. A warm
welcome was given to Councilperson Clapp.
Clerk and Treasurer Spencer presented the register of claims
as well as several additional claims which were explained and discussed.
Discussion was held on several claims and following this discussion,
Councilperson Perkins made the motion to approve the claims as presented
as well as the additional claims, with the exception of a Street
Department claim to Goodyear, a Sanitation claim to Municipal Equipment
and a Police claim to Alan Foster, seconded by Councilman Williams, and
carried unanimously. The denied claims will be investigated.
Council President Waiz made the motion to table Ordinance No.
90-OR-6 for an indefinite period of time, seconded by Councilperson
Grooms and carried unanimously.
Mayor Orem introduced and explained Resolution No. 90-R-12, A
Confirming Resolution Designating Certain Development Areas As "Economic
Development Target Areas" Within The City Of Jeffersonville, Indiana.
Following discussion Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass
Resolution No. 90-R-12, seconded by Councilperson Carter and carried
unanimously.
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Mayor Orem introduced and explained Resolution No.
Confirming Resolution Designating Certain Development Areas As
Development Target Areas" Within The City Of Jeffersonville,
Councilperson Grooms made the motion to pass Resolution No.
90-R-13, A
"Economic
Indiana.
90-R-13,
seconded by Council President Waiz and carried unanimously. Discussion
was initiated by Councilperson Williams regarding the question of
monitoring agencies for tax abatements. There is no recourse to
withdraw an abatement if not followed through with the number of
employees stated on the application.
Mayor Orem introduced a Statement of Benefits for Bowles
Mattess Company, Inc., 1220 Watt Street, for new equipment and a
Statement of Benefits for Opal Bowles for a building addition. Mr.
Bowles was in attendance and answered questions. Councilperson Perkins
made the motion to approve both statements as presented, seconded by
Councilperson Carter and carried unanimously.
Councilperson Perkins introduced Ordinance No. 90-OR-19, An
Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within Same Department.
Councilperson Perkins made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance
No. 90-OR-19, seconded
unanimously. Councilperson
No. 90-OR-19 on all three
with discussion following.
by Councilperson Williams and carried
Perkins made the motion to pass Ordinance
readings, seconded by Councilperson Harrod
The procedures for sidewalk renovations were
reviewed, and the request for the partial funding of the convention
center feasibility study was discussed. Councilperson Grooms stated
this is one of the most exciting projects he has worked on.
Councilperson Perkins outlined his reasons for being supportive.
Councilperson Williams questioned the justification of the large
expenditures for the sewer rate study and the Court Avenue extension
study. It was explained the rate study is required by law to accompany
the grant application, and the Court Avenue study is required for
placement of traffic signals. The cost figures are "not to exceed"
figures. Discussion was also held as to the possibility of the
convention study saying no, and what would happen with the land and
DeMars. This study should be complete in eight weeks. The vote on
Ordinance No. 90-OR-19 was called for and recorded as follows:
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Ayes: Councilpersons Grooms,
and Perkins.
Nays: None.
Councilperson Grooms introduced
Harrod, Carter, Williams, Clapp,
Greater Clark County School
Board Member Cheryl Yoder. Ms. Yoder outlined and explained the goals
of the School Board. In the State of Indiana Greater Clark is $13 in
size and $263 in assessed valuation, and with salaries taking up 90% of
the budget, it is difficult to accomplish all that is wished. Ms. Yoder
appreciates the cooperation of the City police, street department and
parks department. Communication is vital. Some of the concerns of the
Council were addressed. The Council will be invited to be on the agenda
of a School Board meeting.
Councilpersons Perkins and Grooms have been invited to speak
to the Clarksville Town Board, April 30, 1990 at 7:30 P.M.
Councilperson Perkins will get together with Town Board President
Dickman to develope an agenda for a joint meeting with the Clarksville
Town Board.
Mayor Orem informed the Council
1-85 and the Ramada Inn have been purchased.
all the
properties between
Mayor Orem initiated discussion on the development of a golf
course, reviewing the developers projects in Louisville and elsewhere.
Attorney Filer stated the City will accept proposals from all
interested. Resolution No. 90-R-14, A Resolution Declaring City's
Interest In Purchasing And Subsequently Disposing By Lease Of Certain
Real Property was introduced and discussed. Councilpersons Perkins
would like to see the City make the money, and would llke to see figures
on this. Park Superintendent Caldwell has been studying this and is
convinced the best way to go is what is proposed. Councilperson Perkins
made the motion to table Resolution 90-R-14 until the next meeting in
order to get more statistics and information, seconded by Councilperson
Barrod, failing on a vote of 3-4. Councilperson Grooms made the motion
to pass Resolution No. 90-R-14 as
President Waiz, passing on a vote of
Harrod voted in oppossition.
presented, seconded by Council
5-2. Councilperson Perkins and
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Councilperson Harrod excused himself from the meeting at 11:45
A.M. to honor a previous committment.
Council President Waiz is concerned that variances are being
granted for construction of metal buildings. Following discussion,
Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass a Resolution and send a
letter to the Board of Zoning Appeals asking the Metal Building
Ordinance as passed by the Council be strickly adhered to and that
variances not be granted, seconded by Councilperson Carter and passing
unanimously.
Councilperson Perkins asked that Walnut between Court and
Chestnut be paved. Mayor Orem said this area is on the list.
CouncilpersonPerkins asked Department of Redevelopment Director Gowens
why the City is having to pay for the sewer relocation. Mr. Gowens
answered when the vacation was done the utilities were left.
Councilperson Perkins received a call regarding a pothole on Spring at
Eastern Blvd. Commissioner Scales will look into this. It has come to
the attention of Councilperson Perkins there is a boxing program taking
place at the Fieldhouse which he has reservations about due the
unbelievable liabilty. There has been an assault on a jogger at the
Fieldhouse and the parents of the jogger have asked that the two
attackers be barred from the Fieldhouse. Councilperson Perkins would
like to see these two receive a suspension from the building and the
Council agrees with this. One of these two is involved in the boxing
program. Superintendent Caldwell explained the City provides the
facility and does not sponsor the boxing, the Police Athletic League
Board is the sponsor. He will ask that no contact be made until further
investigation is obtained on the program. Police Officer Joe Grant will
be asked to attend the next Council meeting to explain the program.
Councilperson Perkins has called the Environmental Protection
Agency in Chicago to investigate the situation with the sand at the
Foundry on Market as no signs have been posted as of April 19, 1990.
Mayor Orem said signs were in place on April 20, 1990.
Councilperson Grooms would like to see the Department of
Redevelopment involved in the development of a Comprehensive Plan for
the City. Mr. Gowens spoke on this subject stating the Department has
the preliminary work complete and Mr. Cooper has been involved in past
annexations. He feels the Department of Redevelopment, Mr. Cooper and
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River Hills could develop a master plan that would meet State Law for
approximately $15,000. Mr. Cooper will be invited to the next Council
meeting to tell the Council if he can do this.
Councilperson Carter reminded the Council of the Vissing Park
dedication Saturday, April 28, at 10 A.M.
Mayor Orem informed the Council that Bob Goldman will be the
interim Utility Superintendent- The trash collection bids have been
rejected due to an error in the specifications and new specifications
are available. The new contract will start June 11, 1990. Mayor Orem
called attention to the jeffersonville/New Albany market analysis done
by Ameritech saying the fiqures for new construction are not correct.
Mayor Orem asked the Council to pass a Resolution in favor of
Scott Paper Company locating in Clark County. Following discussion,
Councilperson Grooms made the motion to pass Resolution No.
Resolution Stating The City Of Jeffersonville City Council
Of Scott Paper Company Locating In Clark County, Indiana,
Councilperson Williams, passing on a
Perkins abstained from the vote saying
90-R-16, A
is In Favor
seconded by
vote of 5-0-1. CouncilperSon
he does not feel he has adequate
information.
There being
Councilman Perkins made the motion to adjourn
seconded by Council President Walz and carried unanimously.
ATTEST:
~ RYCHARD SPENCEr-JR.,
no further business to come before the Council
at 12:45 o'clock P.M.,