HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-10-1990COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
JULY 10, 1990
The Common Council of the
in special session in Council Chambers,
Jeffersonville, Indiana, on the 10th day
P.M.
City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met
in the City-County Building in
of July, 1990, at 7:30 o'clock
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Dale Orem and Barbara
Hollis at the desk.
Mayor Orem asked
allegiance to the flag.
all those present to stand and pledge
The roll was called and those present were: Councilpersons
Jimmy Carter, Marie Clapp, Ron Grooms, Tony Harrod, John Perkins, Andrew
Williams, and Robert Waiz.
Absent: None.
Councilperson Perkins asked that discussion be held and an
agreement be reached on the use of space in the City-County Building.
He reviewed the previous agreements and acknowledged the City had lived
up to the agreegment and felt the county has not. Several options were
discussed and opinions given. One option discussed was moving from the
present building and ~constructing a new, more efficient building on
property currently owned by Greater Clark County Schools. Attorney
Filer will be meeting with a representative of the School Corporation
this next week on this
motion to send a letter
live up to the original
possibility. Councilperson Perkins made the
to the County stating the City is willing to
agreement, seconded by Councilperson Harrod.
Following further discussion, Councilperson Harrod withdrew his second
and Councilperson Perkins withdrew his motion. Councilperson Perkins
then made a motion that City Court move into Council Chambers, the City
retain ownership of the current County Court, but the County pays the
rent on it effective immediately, seconded by Councilperson Narrod and
carried unanimously.
Mayor Orem reviewed the sewer plant grant process to this date
stating everything was "on time" at this point. Councilperson Carter
questioned if Colgate would be using the new plant. Mayor Orem said at
this point they have said no. Mayor Orem then introduced Resolution No.
90-R-30, An Omnibus Resolution of Assurances Regarding City Of
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Jeffersonville, Indiana's Step 3 Application For Its Wastewater
Treatment Plant. Councilperson Carter made the motion to pass
Resolution 90-R-30, seconded by Councilperson Grooms, passing on a vote
of 6-1. Councilperson Williams voted against the Resolution.
Mayor Orem introduced Resolution No. 90-R-31, A Signatory
Authorization Resolution For Purposes Of Seeking Grant Funding For The
Jeffersonville Wastewater Treatment Plant. Councilperson Perkins made
the motion to pass Resolution No. 90-R-31,
Carter. Resolution No. 90-R-31 passed
Councilperson Williams voting negative.
Mayor Orem introduced Resolution
Designating The Common Council's Interest
Property.
the grant
would be
seconded by Councilperson
on a vote of 6-1 with
No. 90-R-32, A Resolution
In Purchasing Certain Real
Waiz is concerned for what will happen if
The answer to this is that the property
there would still be plant problems. The asking
Council President
is not approved.
owned and
price for this property was discussed and the unreasonableness of a
condemnation suit. Following discussion, Councilperson Carter made the
motion to pass Resolution No. 90-R-32, seconded by Councilperson Grooms
and passing on a vote of 6-1,
Councilperson Perkins made the
for this is so that the grant
with Councilperson Williams
statement the only reason he
can be pursued and not lost,
feels the City has been "held up".
Mayor Orem introduced Resolution
Designating The Common Council's Interest
voting no.
is voting
however he
Property. Councilperson Grooms made the motion to pass Resolution No.
90-R-33, seconded by Council President Waiz, passing on a vote of 6-1.
Councilperson Williams again voted negative.
Councilperson Harrod asked to be excused at 8:35 P.M.
Councilperson Grooms has been asked by Redevelopment Director
Gowens if the Council wishes to have the comprehensive plan done.
Following discussion, Councilperson Carter made the motion to approve
the proposal made by the Department of Redevelopment in the letter of
June 11, 1990 for a comprehensive plan, seconded by Councilperson
Perkins and carried unanimously. Councilperson Groom's comment on the
City-County Building situation is that if the current proposal does not
No. 90-R-33, A Resolution
In Purchasing Certain Real
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work he would like the City to look into vacating the two-story portion
of the building with the exception of the Police Department.
Councilperson Carter requests 7th Street in the area of the
jail construction be swept 2 or 3 times a week. He would llke to know
the status of Duffy's Landing and is concerned top soil has been dumped
in this area and is disappearing. Mayor Orem will look into the top
soil situation and explained the engineers have been selected and they
are getting to the construction bidding now. Councilperson Carter has
seen the new tractor and mower "in action" and is pleased with it.
Councilperson Clapp has received a complaint regarding trash
and noise in the area of the Convenient Store at 8th and Colonial Park
Drive. Councilperson Perkins has received the same complaint and has
talked with Chief Harrod and Commissioner Hemmingway. Mayor Orem
promised every attempt will be made to see that the noise is kept down.
Councilperson Perkins thanked the City employees for their
prompt action in removing a large limb from Warder Park. He has
received a complaint that Third Base is using the City poles to hang a
banner for the business. Commissioner Scales will check this.
Councilperson Perkins has had conversation with Attorney Lanum regarding
the elected officials pension. There should be information within the
next 30 days.
Mayor Orem reviewed the street paving that will begin next
week. Councilperson Perkins requests the alley between Maple and Court
in the 800 block be cut down. Councilperson Carter requests work be
done on the alley in the 900 block between Chestnut and Maple.
Attorney Filer announced a redistricting workshop will be held
July 18 or 19 and if any Council would like further information to
contact him.
There has been an ongoing situation with a certain number of
people requesting that Tall Oaks Drive be blocked. A replat application
has been applied for. A petition to vacate will be needed.
Councilperson Perkins feels strongly that this should not be allowed
because of the liability in the case of a fire. The Council will have
the opportunity to deny this, but the group is entitled to go thru the
proper steps.
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There being no further business
Councilperson Perkins made the motion to adjourn at 9:05
by Councilperson Grooms and carried unanimously.
to come before the Council,
P.M., seconded
DALE L. OREM, MAYOR
ATTEST:
C. R'I~HARD SPENC~ JR., ~,,t~RE' AND
TREASURER