HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-16-1990COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ~EFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
JUNE 167 1990
The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville met in
regular session in Council Chambers~ in the City-County Building~
Jeffersonville, Indiana~ at 9:30 A.M~ on the 16th day of June, 1990.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Dale Orem~ and
Clerk and Treasurer C. Richard Spencer Jr. at the desk.
The roll was called and those present were Councilpersons
Jimmy Carter~ Marie Clapp, Ron Grooms, John Perkins Jr.~ Andrew
Williams, and Robert Waiz.
Absent: Councilperson Tony Harrod.
Mayor Orem presented the minotes of the meeting of June 4,
1990 for consideration by the Council, Councilperson Carter made the
motion to approve the minutes as presented: seconded by Councilperson
Clapp, and carried unanimously.
Clerk and Treasurer Spencer presented the claim register as
well as several additional claims for consideration by the Council.
Councilperson Williams questioned the claim for a traffic engineering
study for Jeff High. City Engineer Scales explained this study is
required by the State before a traffic signal may be considered. The
Council was informed the Highway 62 and Allison Lane intersection is
being redesigned and it is hoped Allison Lane at the High School can
be included in the master plan. Councilperson Perkins approves of the
appraisal claim for the proposed golf course property with the
understanding this will be recouped when the developer goes for the
bond issue. Following all further discussion, Councilperson Perkins
made the motion to approve the claims as presented, along with the
additionals, seconded by Councilperson Williams and carried
unanimously~ As the next Council meeting will be July 16, 1990~
Councilperson Perkins made the motion to authorize Clerk and Treasurer
Spencer to pay any claims that he deems appropriate before the next
meeting, seconded by Councilperson Williams and carried unanimously.
Mayor Orem introduced Mr. James Williams~ Attorney
representing DeMars/Haka. Mr. Williams presented preliminary drawings
of the proposed developement between Market Street and Riverside Drive
and from bridge to bridge. He explained he is not asking for any
Council action today, however he wishes to inform the Council there
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will be a legal notice in the paper regarding a public hearing to be
held July 16, 1990 requesting the vacation of portions of Ohio Avenue
and alleys, explaining the need for these. Councilperson Perkins
thanked Mr. Williams for "putting the horse before the cart" in
informing the Council before publications are made.
Ms. Jan Wheatley-Dobler, Animal Shelter Manager, explained
the need to update the fees at the Animal Shelter. This will be
presented in the form of an Ordinance at a later date. Ms.
Wheatley-Dobler and Attorney Fifer have been discussing an interlocal
agreement between the City and County and municipalities so that the
expenses could be shared on a pro rata basis per census fiqures. Ms.
Wheatley-Dobler explained animal control is a big business that is
very expensive and the general public has become very aware of animal
rights. It was agreed by the Council to present an interlocal
agreement to the County and municipalites to be signed by August
1990, in order to receive animal shelter services ~n 1991.
Mayor Orem presented Ordinance No. 90-0R-86, An Ordinance
Amending Certain Portions Of Section 1 Of Ordinance No. 88-0R-34~
explaining the need for
the motion to suspend the
by Councilperson Grooms
this Ordinance. Councilperson Perkins made
rules for Ordinance No. 90-0R-86~ seconded
and carried unanimously. Councilperson
Perkins then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 90-0R-~6 on all
three readings, seconded by Council President Waiz, passing on the
following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilpersons Grooms, Carter~ Williams~ Clapp, Waiz,
and Perkins.
Nays:
None.
Mayor Orem presented Ordinance No.
Amending Certain Portions of Section 1 Of Ordinance
An Ordinance
No. 89-0R-42.
Animal Shelter Manager Wheattey-Dobler explained the need to realign
the wages. Following all discussion, Councilperson Perkins~ made the
motion to suspend the rules~ seconded by Councilperson Williams and
carried unanimously. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass
Ordinance No. 90-0R-27 on all three readings~ seconded by
Councilperson Clapp and carried with the following roll call vote:
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Ayes:
and Grooms.
Nays: None
Mayor Orem
Transferring Certain
Councilpersons Waiz, Perkins~ Clapp, Williams~ Carter,
presented Ordinance No. 90-0R-28~ An Ordinance
Funds Within A Department. Clerk and Treasurer
Spencer explained the need for this Ordinance. Council President Waiz
made the motion to suspend the rules, seconded by Councilperson
Williams and carried unanimously. Councilperson Grooms made the
motion to pass Ordinance No. 90-0R-28 on all three readings, seconded
by Councilperson Williams7 passing with the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilpersons, Williams~ Clapp, Perkins~ Waiz~ Carter
and Grooms.
Nays: None.
Councilperson
full-time City employee
for the transcribing of
Perkins made the motion to allow a regular
to be paid from the Clerk Extra Help Salary
the Council minutes~ as well as the regular
salary, seconded
by Council President Waiz and carried unanimously.
Mayor Orem will see that the advertisement for a public
hearing for the renewing of the Cumulative Capital Development Fund is
made for the July 167 1990 meeting.
Councilperson Carter made
discussion Ordinance No. 90-0R-80,
the motion to bring up for
An Ordinance Rezoning Certain
Property From
tabled at the May
property and feels this is not
business and also noticed it
what this would be used for.
Residential, To B-Is Local Business~ that had been
197 1990 meeting. He explained he had looked at the
an appropriate piece of property for a
is for sale and it would not be known
Following discussion~ Councilperson
Carter made the motion to
by Councitperson Perkins.
Council President
defeat Ordinance No. 90-0R-20~ and seconded
Ordinance No. 90-0R-80 was defeated with a
Waiz asked who paved the 100 block of East
Court Avenue. Engineer Scales explained Indiana Gas had repaired some
old sinking holes and had done the paving. Council President Waiz
explained this paving was like driving on a "washboard" Engineer
Scales has been working with the new IN Gas district director and this
new man is trying to correct some of the problems. If he had a list
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of bad areas he would work with IN Gas to get them corrected.
Councilperson Perkins feels the City should push enforcement of the
Ordinance that requires paving from curb to curb of a whole block when
a certain area of cuts are made. Council President Waiz asks that a
"decent" job be dome.
Council President Waiz called attention to a variance
request from a bank for a metal building to be installed on City
property leased to the bank. Engineer Scales feels the State Fire
Marshall will not allow this building for the desired purpose.
Councilperson Perkins feels as property owners the City suggest the
denial of the variance. Attorney Fifer and Council President Waiz
will talk to the people at the bank.
Councilperson Clapp is still receiving phone
the dip at Foxglove and Marigold.
dangerous situation. Councilperson
this issue also. Street Commissioner
complaints of
She does feel this is a very
Williams has received calls on
Hemingway will take care of this
problem.
Councilperson Williams spoke with Katie Lawson~ a retired
school teacher, follwing an incident on Francis Court where she had
been cornered by a loose dog. She was visibally shaken and her
clothing had been torn. He would like to see enforcement of the leash
law. Manager Wheatley-Dobler explained that due to a recent alignment
of duties at the shelter, the animal control officer will now have
more time to patrol. Councilperson Williams asked the status of a
problem in the Meadows with animals and an accumulation of garbage in
a garage. Both Manager Wheatley-Dobler and Engineer Scales have been
working on the situation and changes have been made.
Councilperson Williams is happy with the staff and condition
of Springhill Pool. There is a problem with blatant drug dealings at
the ball park and he requests increased police visibility. Mayor Orem
explained drug grant money is providing for four officers on Friday
and Saturday nights. Personnel and Safety Director Lakeman has talked
with Police Chief Harrod this past week about this situation. Chief
Harrod is aware of the problem and he is trying to correct it.
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The problem of unkempt weeds and overgrown lots was brought
up by Councilperson Williams. Engineer Scales explained his office
has been "swamped" with complaints and the City does not have the
equipment to cut the properties and bill the owners. This initiated a
discussion
Hemingway
equipment.
on the purchase of the equipment. Street Commissioner
has received a quote on the purchase of the necessary
Following discussion of many options, Council President
with the tractor to be
and the
seconded
Waiz made the motion to purchase the equipment
paid for from Cumulative Capital Development funds,
attachments to be paid for from the Motor Vehicle Department,
by Councilperson Grooms and carried unanimously.
Councilperson Perkins requests a coffee pot for Council
Chambers. This will be procurred. He then questioned if criminal
charges could be made concerning dog bites or attacks. Attorney Fifer
the procedures used. The animal control people can issue
Councilperson Perkins is also bothered by dog "deposits".
Wheatley-Dobler said there are measures to be taken if the
the dog owner is given to her.
Councitperson Perkins asks that Attorney Filer look into
explained
citations.
Manager
name of
Section 6-12 of the Planning law for a possible split of the Zoning
Appeals Board into districts. He feels this is "food for thought'~ and
would be self-determination for neighborhoods.
Councilperson Carter questioned the cave-in on 8th Street.
Mayor Orem explained there have been two, one has been repaired and
the other is being watched. Due to the recent storms the limb
situation has been overwhelming and the crews are working overtime to
see it is taken care of.
Councilperson Grooms reported to the Council the proceedings
of the Historic Review Board. There is a question if a parking lot
would be under the Historic Review Board. He questioned a grant he
read about for the Riverfront. Mayor Orem explained this will be used
by the Army Corps Of Engineers for work between the bridges.
Councilperson Grooms will be asking for new flags for Council
Chambers.
Councilperson Perkins stated he is enjoying the new Council
chairs.
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Mayor Orem reviewed
is being worked on to
projects that need to be
do get calls they can
some of the drainage problems and what
resolve these. There are some significant
addressed on storm water. If Councilpersons
tell the caller these problems are being
maintain
elevations
next week.
pursued.
see that
suggests an engineering impact fee for developers.
with differring opinions between engineers. A
looked into. There is a need for
their drainage ditches.
have been taken of Suburban
Councilperson Perkins initiated discussion on procedures
future developments are planned to avoid water problems.
Following the adjournment
higher fee will
individual property owners
Engineer Lanz explained
Acres and should
to
He
There is a problem
be
to
the
be ready this
Proctor/Davis/Ray will conduct an
informal session regarding the status of the Jeffersonville Wastewater
Treatment Plant Project. This will be open to the public.
There being no further business to come before the Council,
Councilperson Grooms moved to adjourn at 11:30 A.M. seconded by
Councilperson Williams and unanimously carried.
MAYOR DALE OREM
ATTEST:
CLERK AND TREASURE~ C. RICHAR~S~E~'CER JR.