HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-27-1990COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
AUGUST 27, 1990
The Common Council of the
in regular session in Council Chambers,
Jeffersonville, Indiana, on the 27th
o'clock P.M.
The meeting was called
Richard Spencer Jr. at the desk.
Mayor Orem asked all
allegiance to the flag.
The roll was called and those present
Jimmy Carter, Marie Clapp, Ron Grooms, Tony Harrod,
Williams, and Robert Waiz.
Absent: None.
Mayor Orem presented the minutes
1990 for consideration by the
motion to approve the minutes
Clapp and carried unanimously.
City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met
in the City-County Building in
day of August, 1990, at 7:30
to order by Mayor Dale Orem and C.
those present to stand and pledge
were: Councilpersons
John Perkins, Andrew
of the meeting of August 20,
CounCil. Councilperson Harrod made the
as presented, seconded by Councilperson
Clerk and Treasurer Spencer presented the claim register for
consideration by the Council. Following all discussion, Councilperson
Perkins made the motion to approve the claims as presented, seconded by
Council President Waiz and carried unaniomously.
Mayor Orem declared the meeting a public hearing for the
construction of a new sewer plant, and introduced Mr. Dave Servis, Mr.
Doug Ralston, and Mr. Doug Powell of Proctor, Davis, Ray. The total
cost of the project is now projected to be $17,802,694. The City
portion of this should be $6,366,878. The City portion has increased
approximately $3,000,000 since inception, with no structural or design
changes. The average monthly sewer bill in the City will go from $10.29
to $16.82. Councilperson Perkins expressed concern regarding the
purchase of the Joe Connor property. The reason given for this
situation is that the rules keep changing. Councilperson Perkins asked
if the LaRoche property will have to be purchased before the grant is
approved. Mayor Orem informed him the LaRoche property will not be
purchased until the grant is approved, and also expressed concern
regarding the purchase of the Connor property, however this property is
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needed for a new plant or for the existing plant. Attorney Fifer stated
all easements have been acquired with the exception of one that needs a
court intrepretation. Mayor Orem asked for public input. The answers
to the questions are as follows: The new rates will be in effect
sometime next spring. The volumn discount will not be as great as in
the past. There is not now, and will not be, a discount for lawn
watering. There will be not pro-rating for peak times. A firm rate
will not be set until after the bonds are sold sometime in the Spring of
1991. The existing plant will be "moth-balled". The "dream" is to have
an odor-free system.
Ordinance No. 90-OR-38A-L was opened for discussion. Clerk
and Treasurer Spencer explained the Vehicle Maintenance budget could be
lowered $20,000 as stated previously by the Department Director, and the
Council budget in the area of bond retirement could be lowered $45,000,
the operating balance could be reduced $100,000 to $45,000, the
addititon of $24,500 added to Line 2 of Form 4-B due to the additional
appropriation, the excess levy amount of $146,697 can be added to Form
2, and the assessed valuation could be increased to $115,000,000. This
would bring the tax rate to $4.82, $.62 above the present budget.
Councilperson Perkins made the motion to go with the proposals Clerk and
Treasurer Spencer presented and to let the Department Heads know "Santa
Clause is dead", and whatever is adopted is what has to be lived with.
Council President Waiz expressed concern that this rate is too high.
Councilperson Harrod said many hours were spent in budget sessions and
there were no arguments at that time and now is not the time to try and
cut. Mayor Orem said there is no fat to cut and 80% is tied up in
personnel. He hopes the City is not "shooting itself in the foot" with
the Animal Shelter budget. Councilperson Carter compared the
Jeffersonville tax rate to the Clarksville tax rate. Clerk and
Treasurer Spencer reminded the Council the budgets can still be lowered
at hearing time. Councilperson Williams feels the City will run into
serious problems if we continue to cut the budgets, and next year the
Council will need to be frugal and prioritize and take a serious look at
all expenditures. Councilperson Harrod made the second to the motion,
which passed on a vote of 6-1, with Councilperson Grooms voting in
oppossition.
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Councilperson Perkins made the motion to vote on Ordinance No.
90-OR-38A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, and L, Ordinances For
Appropriations and Tax Rates For 1991 all at one time, seconded by
Councilperson Harrod and carried unanimously. Councilperson Perkins
made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 90-OR-38A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H,
I, J, K, and L, on the third reading, seconded by Councilperson Harrod,
passing with the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilpersons Waiz, Clapp,
Perkins.
Williams, Carter, Harrod and
Nays: Councilperson Grooms.
Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass Resolution No.
90-R-37, a Resolution stating any employee of the City Of Jeffersonville
that is called to active duty should receive pay equal to but not
greater than their pay so as to not suffer economically, seconded by
Councilperson Grooms, passing unanimously.
Mayor Orem presented a Statement Of Benefits for Champion Wood
Products, introducing Mr. Gladish of Champion Wood Products. When
questioned, Mr. Gladish informed the Council he will be hiring 22
additional full-time employees within the next month or two. Council
President Waiz made the motion to pass Resolution No. 90-R-36, A
Resolution Approvind Statement Of Benefits For Purposes Of Real Property
Tax Abatement, seconded by Councilperson Grooms and carried unanimously.
Mayor Orem introduced Ordinance No. 90-OR-40, An Ordinance
Transferring Certain Funds Within Same Department for the third and
final reading. Councilperson Carter made the motion to pass Ordinance
on the third reading, seconded by Councilperson Clapp,
vote of 6-1. Councilperson Perkins voted against the
No. 90-OR-40
passing on a
Ordinance.
Mayor Orem
Transferring Certain
Waiz made the
seconded by Councilperson Perkins, passing
Perkins made the motion to pass Ordinance
readings, passing on a unanimous vote.
introduced Ordinance No. 90-0R-41, An Ordinance
Funds Within Same Department. Council President
motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 90-OR-41,
unanimously. Councilperson
No. 90-OR-41 on all three
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Mayor Orem introduced Ordinance No. 90-OR-42, An Ordinance
Transferring Funds From The Cumulative Capital Improvement Fund To The
General Fund. During discussion of this Ordinance Councilperson Perkins
asked to have a Resolution or an agreement drawn up to assure the
Council the grant money, when received, will be returned to the General
Fund. Attorney Filer will have the Park Board pass a Resolution
concerning this. Councilperson Grooms made the motion to suspend the
rules for Ordinance No. 90-OR-42, seconded by Councilperson Perkins,
passing unanimously. Council President Waiz made the motion to pass
Ordinance No. 90-OR-42 on all three readings, seconded by Councilperson
Clapp passing with the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilperson Grooms, Harrod,
Waiz, and Perkins.
Nays: None.
Council President Waiz asked to be
Mayor Orem introduced Dr. Kevin Burk,
Officer and Private Physician,
Hospital Emergency Room Staff,
Indiana State EMS, and Mr.
Carter, Williams, Clapp,
excused at 9:00 o'clock
Clark County Health
Dr. Robertson, of Clark County Memorial
Ms. Linda Jones, District Director of
Beickman of Med-Aid, to discuss the
complaints of "slow runs" by Med- Aid Ambulance Service and the
possibility of a City Ambulance Service. Dr. Burk has followed the
concerns and feels they may be isolated incidents, however it is
critical an ambulance service is provided and he feels this should be a
county-wide service. This would be quite expensive and require a great
amount of training. Dr. Robertson feels there is some subject of
concern in the matter that
discussion and the relating of
Chief Collins if he felt
should be discussed. There followed
an incident. Councilperson Harrod asked
· d
a Czty-operate service could be
self-sufficient. Chief Collins would need to know what is required. It
is felt this service should be for emergency only, not transportation.
Ms. Jones answered questions of other municipally operated services as
well as informing the Council of the requirements and differences
between EMT's and paramedics, and the pay they receive. It would cost a
lot of money and requires a lot of paperwork. The City of Jeff now has
20 firemen trained as first responders. Councilperson Carter has
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received a quote of $65,000 for an ambulance containing federal and
state required equipment. Councilperson Carter stated Jeffersonville is
fortunate to have the Clark County Memorial Hospital Emergency Room.
Mr. Beickman, of Med-Aid stated the average ambulance response time is
between 5 and 8 minutes. He indicated the cost per year per ambulance
is $179,000. He suggests a committee study this or he will gather
information and present it. He does need to hear about the complaints
and is willing to work with the First Responders as the service handles
78-110 calls per week in the City alone.
There being no further business to come before the Council,
Councilperson Perkins made the motion to adjourn at 9:50 P.M., seconded
by Councilperson Harrod and carried unanimously.
ATTEST:
~. ~ICHARD SPENC~ JR.,~~L'~ERK-AND TREASURER