HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-01-1990COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
AUGUST 1, 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 1st day of August, 1990, at 7:30 o'clock
P.M.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Dale Orem and C.
Richard Spencer Jr. at the desk.
Mayor Orem asked all those present to stand and pledge
allegiance to the flag.
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.
Mayor Orem presented the minutes of the meetings of July 10,
and July 16, 1990 for consideration by the Council. Councilperson
Harrod made the motion to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by
Councilperson Carter and carried unanimously.
Clerk and Treasurer Spencer presented the claim register, and
several additional claims for consideration by the Council. Attorney
Filer also presented a claim from Wolf Glass explaining this was for
repairs to damage done by the SWAT Team in an incident some time ago.
The incident and surrounding circumstances in the collection of this
bill were discussed. Councilperson Grooms made the motion to pay $400
of this claim. Motion died due to no second. Councilperson Perkins
made the motion to table this claim until the next meeting in order to
gain further information, seconded by Councilperson Harrod and carried
on a vote of 6-1, with Councilperson Grooms voting no. Following all
discussion Councilperson Perkins made the motion to approve all the
claims presented by Clerk and Treasurer Spencer, seconded by
Councilperson Harrod and carried unanimously.
Councilperson Perkins asked Attorney Filer to prepare a
Resolution, or an Ordinance, directing Redevelopment to repay the City
for loan funds beginning with the first payments from DeMars. He wishes
the City be paid back entirely before any of the DeMars money is used in
any other manner. This was discussed and Attorney Fifer will work to
see what can be done.
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Mayor Orem introduced Ordinance No. 90-OR-34, An Ordinance
Regarding Financing Of Police Radio, asking Assistant Chief Johnson if
the system is 100% installed and working. Assistant Chief Johnson
explained the system is working, however not at 100%. Certain parts
should be in by the end of August and 100% is expected at that time.
Some officers are experiencing problems with keeping the batteries
charged. Following discussion of this, Councilperson Perkins suggested
purchasing additional batteries. This will be considered.
Councilperson Perkins made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance
No. 90-OR-84, seconded by Councilperson Carter and carried unanimously.
Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 90-OR-34 on
all three readings, seconded by Councilperson Waiz, passing on the
following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilpersons Grooms, Harrod, Carter, Williams, Clapp,
Waiz, and Perkins.
Nays: None.
Councilperson Perkins asked that no payments be made to
General Electric until there is 100% safisfaction as agreed upon in the
contract.
Mayor Orem presented Ordinance No. 90-OR-35, An Ordinance
Establishing A Nonreverting Fund For The Purposes Of Receiving Donations
On Behalf Of The Jeffersonville-Clark County Animal Shelter. Following
discussion, Councilperson Harrod made the motion to suspend the rules
for Ordinance No. 90-OR-35, seconded by Councilperson Clapp and carried
unanimously. Councilperson Harrod made the motion to pass Ordinance No.
90-OR-35 on all three readings, seconded by Councilperson Williams,
passing on the roll call vote as follows:
Ayes: Councilperson Carter, Harrod, Grooms, Perkins, Waiz,
Clapp, and Williams.
Nays: None.
Mayor Orem introduced Ordinance No. 90-OR-37, An Ordinance
Fixing Basic Salaries Of Appointed Officers And Employees Of The City Of
Jeffersonville, Indiana For The Year 1991. Councilperson Perkins made
the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 90-OR-37, seconded by
Councilperson Harrod and carried unanimously. Councilperson Perkins
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made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 90-OR-37 on all three readings,
seconded by Council President Waiz, passing with the following roll call
vote:
Ayes: Councilpersons Waiz, Perkins, Harrod, Carter, Williams,
and Clapp.
Nays: Councilperson Grooms.
Mayor Orem introduced Ordinance No. 90-OR-36, An Ordinance
Transferring Certain Funds Within Same Department. Council President
Waiz made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 90-OR-36,
seconded by Councilperson Clapp and carried unanimously. Council
President Waiz made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 90-OR-36 on all
three readings, seconded by Councilperson Clapp, passing on the
following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilpersons Clapp, Williams, Carter, Harrod, Grooms,
Perkins, and Waiz.
Nays: None.
Mayor Orem presented Ordinance No. 90-OR-32, An Ordinance
Reducing Budgets Per State Of Indiana Tax Commission Order. Clerk and
Treasurer Spencer explained this Ordinance, following which
Councilperson Carter made the motion to suspend the rules, seconded by
Councilperson Harrod and carried unanimously. Councilperson Carter made
the motion to pass Ordinance No. 90-OR-32 on all three readings,
seconded by Councilperson Grooms, passing on a unanimous vote.
Council President Waiz introduced Ms. Ruth Fredericks who
asked the agenda and copies of Ordinances and Resolutions be made
available to the public in advance of the meetings and that a portion of
the meeting be open for public input. She complimented the Council for
the last meeting. She is also concerned about the rescheduling of
meetings and the newspaper publishing this. She will be calling the
newspapers. Discussion was held and suggestions were made. Ms.
Fredericks was thanked for her interest in the City and the Council.
Councilperson Harrod asked to be excused at 8:35 P.M.
Councilperson Perkins has discussed the possibility of
hospitalization self-insurance for the City with Mr. Cooper, the Agent
of Record. This is being researched and there is an interest from
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Clarksville and Salem to join in this group. Attorney Fifer reminded
the Council the City is mandated to offer a Federally approved PLMO
program. Mr. Cooper would like to address the Council. Attorney Filer
will get proposals from 2 or 3 third party administrators.
Due to the fact that budget hearings must be held at directed
times, the regularly scheduled meeting for August 18, will be held
August 20, 1990, and the September 3, meeting will be held August 27,
1990.
As the result of the budget worksessions, Councilperson Grooms
made the motion to advertise the 1991 tax rate of $5.437 with public
hearings to be held August 20 and August 27, 1990, seconded by
Councilperson Clapp, passing unanimously.
Councilperson Perkins informed the Council it looks like there
may be some Federal rate regulations in the future for Cable Television.
He will be calling Congressman Hamilton, and Senators Coats and Lugar to
encourage this and asks other Council to do the same. Councilperson
Perkins asks that Attorney Filer look into the current cable franchise
regarding the length of the contract so that other bids may be accepted.
Councilperson Clapp has been working with Building
Commissioner Scales on the purchase of a vehicle. A significat savings
can be obtained by purchasing now rather than after the first of the
year. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer said there is approximately $10,000
available in the Cumulative
Commissioner Scales will get
arrangements may be made.
Councilperson Grooms
Capital Development Fund at this time.
with the dealer to see what type of
announced a Convention Center Committee
meeting for August 16, 1990 at ?:30 P.M. at the Ramada. The concept of
a MuseUm/Meeting Room building and alternate sites will be discussed.
The committee has until April of 1991 to go ahead with plans or the land
will go back to DeMars to develop.
Councilperson Grooms brought up the subject of redistricting.
Due to annexation, growth, and changes in precincts he recommends the
drawing of new districts. Councilperson Perkins has been researching
this also.
Councilperson Grooms mentioned he had suggested last January
there be a public comment period at ~he end of each meeting. He would
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like to see the Ordinances and Resolutions available through the Clerk
and Treasurer's Office or the Library several days prior to the
meetings.
Ms. Jean Burke inquired if the Mayor or Council had
information regarding a newspaper article that outlined plans for a tram
over the river. The gentleman that is proposing this project will be in
to see the Mayor in the next two week. Councilperson Carter feels the
Corps of Engineers will not allow this. Attorney Filer explained
newspaper reporters have told him they cannot find information as to
where the funding for this project will come from.
Building Commissioner Scales presented copies of the revised
City of Jeffersonville Zoning Code manual asking they look this over in
the next 30 days. Mayor Orem complimented Building Commissioner Scales
on being asked by the Chairman of the Board of the International Council
of Building Officials to run for a position to represent Indiana. The
Council will support his election by letter. Councilperson Clapp
congratulated Commissioner Scales on this honor.
There being no further business to come before the Council,
Councilperson Perkins made the motion to adjourn at 9:35 PoM., seconded
by Council President Waiz and carried unanimously.
ATTEST:
C. RICHARD SPEN~ER JR.,~1~E~K A TREASURER