HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-20-1990COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
AUGUST 20, 1990
The Common Council of the
in regular session in Council Chambers, in the
Jeffersonville, Indiana, on the 20th day of
o'clock P.M.
The meeting was called to order by Council
Waiz, and C. Richard Spencer Jr. at the desk.
President Waiz
allegiance to the flag.
The roll was
asked all
called and
City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met
City-County Building in
August, 1990, at 7:30
those present
those present
Jimmy Carter, Marie Clapp, Ron Grooms, Tony Harrod,
Williams, and Robert Waiz.
President Robert
to stand and pledge
were: Councilpersons
John Perkins, Andrew
Absent: None.
President Waiz presented the minutes of the meeting of August
1990 for consideration by the Council. Councilperson Carter made the
motion to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by Councilperson
Grooms and carried unanimously.
Clerk and Treasurer Spencer presented the claim register, and
several additional claims for consideration by the Council.
Councilperson Perkins questioned the lawn service claim and was informed
by Attorney Filer this was a one-time trial situation. Following all
discussion Councilperson Harrod
claims presented, seconded by
unanimously.
made the motion to approve all the
Councilperson Perkins and carried
Asssistant Police Chief Walter Johnson presented packets of
information regarding a new telephone system for the Police Department.
This system would add two additional lines to the four they now have and
include 23 new phones. This system is designed to provide service for
up to 12 years before any upgrading would be necessary.
Council consider this for one month.
Agent of Record Edward C. Cooper
regarding hospitalization self-insurance expl~nin~
City would have made money four of
self-insured. Attorney Filer is
federally mandated to offer an HMO.
He asks the
presented information
the information. The
the last ten years had they been
checking to see if the City is
Mr. Cooper will be activating an
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insurance committee, surveying employees and gathering proposals as this
would take about 6 months to institute. Mr. Cooper was thanked for his
presentation.
Mayor Orem arrived at 8:30 o'clock P.M.
Ordinance No. 90-OR-38A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, and L,
An Ordinance for Appropriations and Tax Rates for 1991 was presented to
the Council for consideration. Councilperson Harrod made the motion to
pass Ordinance No. 90-OR-38A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, and L, on
the first and second readings, seconded by Councilperson Carter,
passsing on a vote of 5-2. Councilpersons Grooms and Waiz voted no.
Clerk and Treasurer Spencer informed the Council these budgets may be
worked on and lowered for the third reading.
Mayor Orem presented Ordinance 90-OR-39, An Ordinance
Establishing Penalities For Certain Acts With Regard To The Voluntary
Recycling Program Established By The City of Jeffersonville.
Councilperson Harrod made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance
90-OR-39, seconded by Council President Waiz and carried unanimously.
Councilperson Harrod made the motion to pass Ordinance 90-OR-39 on all
three readings,
following roll
Ayes:
seconded by Council President
call vote:
Councilpersons Grooms, Harrod,
Waiz, passing with the
Carter, Williams, Clapp,
Waiz, and Perkins.
Nays: None.
Ordinance No. 90-OR-40, An Ordinance Transferring Funds
Within Same Department was presented for Council consideration.
Discussion was held regarding the transfer of funds to the Mayor's
Promotion Fund. This was cut from his budget at budget time a year ago
and it is now necessary to replace this. The only new expenditure from
this has been $150 to cut and trim the property at the Howard Steamboat
Museum. It is the opinion of Councilperson Perkins that this money
should be in the Council budget and the Mayor should come to them for
these projects. It is the opinion of Councilperson Grooms that the
Mayor should have control over this. Assistant Chief Johnson explained
the need for additional money for gasoline saying consumption has been
cut from 10 gallons to 8 gallons a day per car. Councilperson Harrod
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made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 90-OR-40,
seconded by Councilperson Grooms, failing on a vote of 6-1.
Councilperson Perkins voted against the motion to suspend.
Councilperson Harrod made the motion
the first and second
passing on a vote of 6-1,
Resolution No.
to pass Ordinance No. 90-OR-40 on
reading, seconded by Councilperson Williams,
with Coun¢ilperson Perkins again voting no.
90~R-35, A Resolution For The Purpose Of
Considering And Determining Whether An Emergency Exists For The Passage
Of An Ordinance Making Additional Appropriations. Councilperson Harrod
made the motion to pass~
Councilperson Grooms, passing
voted against the Resolution.
Councilperson Harrod
Resolution No. 90--~R-35, seconded by
on a vote of 6-1. Councilperson Perkins
asked Councilperson Grooms why he voted
against the Budget Ordinance. Councilperson Grooms explained the
budgets contain the salary Ordinance and he voted against that Ordinance
and he feels the need to stay consistent.
Councilperson Clapp asked her time be given to those in the
audience. One citizen commended the Council for the recycling program
and another thanked Mayor Orem for having the grass cut and trimmed at
the Howard Steamboat Museum.
Council President Waiz asked there be discussion regarding
redistricting as he feels there is a major need to redistrict as some
precincts have many more people than others. Councilperson Perkins does
not feel this is necessary at this time. Council President Waiz
indicated this will not have to be done until 1991. It is Councilperson
Perkins feelings that the Commissioners have divided the City into
precincts with many having over 800 voters, therefore he feels the
Commissioners will have to redraw the lines once the census figures are
in. Following further discussion on this subject, Councilperson Perkins
made the motion to consider redistrcting in 1990 for the 1991 City
election, seconded by Councilperson Harrod, passing unanimously.
Council President Waiz asked the Council to be looking at the maps and
be ready to set a date and time to discuss this at the next meeting.
Councilperson Carter asked what is the status of Duffy's
Landing and was informed bids are being prepared at this time.
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Councilperson Carter has received complaints regarding the
response time of Med-Aid Ambulance Service and feels the City is
deserving of a better and more efficient ambulance service. He cited
several unfavorable incidents. He would like to see the City look into
a better system. Mr. Meryl Stepp of Clark County Memorial Hospital will
be asked to attend the next meeting and explain ambulance prices and so
forth.
Councilperson Grooms informed the Council the twelve year old,
and the thirteen year old boys baseball teams have won the State
Championships and he would like to recognize these individuals at the
September 15 Council meeting and present them with certificates.
Councilperson Grooms also informed the Council the new Flag for the
Council Chambers should be here for the October meeting. Also in
October a Resolution from the Clark County Ministerial Association to
open the meetings with a prayer should be ready.
Councilperson Grooms told the Council the Convention Center
Study Committee met this past week and the general consensus was to keep
the committee going and work on some kind of joint venture between the
DeMars Group, the City, and the owners of the Ramada, to come up with a
project involving a Convention Center and Meeting Hall. This committee
will meet again in November.
Councilperson Perkins stated it appears the municipalities
that have been asked to contribute their share to the operation of the
Animal Shelter are not willing to do so. Mayor Orem told the Council
one municipality said they felt $8,000 was too much to pay but evidently
they feel $2,000 was too much also because they have never paid that.
It will be known soon if the others have allowed for the requested
amounts if they have it in their 1991 budgets. Further discussion
followed with the Council suggesting services be stopped as of September
those who have not paid and are not going to pay and
1990 for those who have paid this year but will not pay
1, 1990 for
December 31,
next year.
Councilperson Perkins informed the Council a
was hit by an uninsured driver. Mayor Orem stated the
company will pursue getting the money for the damages.
City fire truck
City insurance
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Councilperson Perkins has received calls regarding a house
recently built on Pearl Street. The callers are concerned this may be
subsldised housing and the neighbors do not want this. He could give
them no guarantees. Councilperson Perkins has also received calls
complaining about the ice cream trucks ringing bells. He would like to
see the City Police enforce the Ordinance that prohibits the bell
ringing.
Councilperson Perkins asked Attorney Filer if he had prepared
the Ordinance relating to the repayment of the Redevelopment loan money.
There followed discussion about a letter of understanding from Mr.
Gowens and Mr. Day, and discussion of a $2,000,000.00 bond.
Councilperson Perkins asked that Attorney Filer have an Ordinance ready
for the Monday, August 27, 1990 meeting regarding the repayment of this
money.
Mayor Orem stated the street paving is coming along nicely.
Council President Waiz said Park Place looks great, and Councilperson
Clapp commended the work in Rolling Fields.
Mayor Orem said the
Councilperson Perkins questioned
purchased before knowing if the
sewer grant is progressing timely.
if the sewer plant property has to be
grant is approved. Mayor Orem stated
September 30, 1990 is the date the grant will be approved or denied and
the property does not have to be, and will not be, purchased before this
date. Attorney Filer explained the need for the obtaining of additional
funds prior to the bond financing of a new plant.
There being no further business to come before the Council,
Councilperson Perkins made the motion to adjourn at 10:05 P.M., seconded
by Councilperson Harrod and carried unanimously.
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