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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-15-1990COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA SEPTEMBER 15, 1990 The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met in regular session in Council Chambers, in the City-County Building in Jeffersonvzll , Indiana, on the 15th day of September, 1990, at 9:30 o'clock A.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 John Perkins, Andrew Jimmy Carter, Marie Clapp, Williams, and Robert Waiz. Absent: None. Ron Grooms, Tony Harrod, Mayor Orem presented th~ minutes of the meeting of August 27, 1990 for consideration by the motion to approve the minutes Grooms and carried unanimously. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer presented the claim register, and several additional claims for consideration by the Council. Following all discussion Councilperson claims presented, seconded unanimously. Councilperson Clapp 90-R-38, A Resolution Honoring Council. Councilperson Carter made the as presented, seconded by Councilperson introduced and read Resolution No. The Jeffersonville-George Rogers Clark Little League All Star Teams. Councilpersons Grooms and Clapp presented a plaque to Parks Superintendent Rodger Caldwell for his efforts. Each member of the Jeffersonville-George Rogers Clark Little Leaque Major Division Boys and Junior Division Boys Ail Star Team along with the League President, Vice Presidents, Team Managers, and Team Coaches were presented with plaques. The Mayor and Council Members extended congratulations and thanks to all those involved. Councilperson Perkins called for a 5 minute recess, by Councilperson Grooms and carried unanimously. The meeting was reconvened at 10:00 o'clock A.M. seconded Grooms made the motion to approve all the by Councilperson Williams and carried PAGE 2 SEPTEMBER 15, 1990 Mayor Orem introduced Resolution No. 90-R-39, A Resolution Granting Consent To The Town Of Seltersburg, Indiana, To Annex Territory Within Three (3) Miles Of The Corporate Boundaries Of The City Of Jeffersonville, Indiana. Mr. Charles Ridenour, Sellersburg Town Board Member and Ms. Susan Williams, Attorney for the Town of Sellersburg explained the areas as well as the reason for the request for each area. There was extensive discussion regarding Area E which is contiguous to Clark County Airport. Following made the motion to pass Resolution seconded by Council President all discussion Councilperson Perkins 90-R-39 for all areas except Area E, Waiz, passing on a 6-1 vote. Councilperson Grooms cast the negative vote. Mr. Ridenour asked if there could be a meeting to discuss Area E. Councilperson Perkins explained he was looking ahead 10-15 years as this is a prime area for industrial growth for the City of Jeffersonville. Council President Waiz presented Resolution No. 90-R-40, A Resolution Creating New Voting Dzstrzct . Following a review of the districts, Council President Waiz made the motion to pass Resolution No. 90-R-40, seconded by Councilperson Carter, passing unanimously. Ms. Ruth Fredricks asked if this Resolution was a result of a committee ' n meeting. It was explained Counczlperso Grooms drew up and presented this Resolution to the Council with no political caucus and no committee meetings and it was a compliment to the Council to have this pass unanimously. An Ordinance will be presented at a public meeting. Resolution No. 90-R-41, A Resolution Authorizing · t Additional Appropriation was introduced and Advertmsemen For An discussed. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass Resolution No. 90-R~41, seconded by Councilperson Harrod and carried unanimously. Mayor Orem asked to be excused at 10:35 o'clock A.M. Ordinance No. 90-OR-43, An Ordinance Rezoning Certain Property From R-2, Residential, To B-i, Local Business was introduced for discussion. Mr. David Blankenbeker, owner of the property explained the request and presented a petition of no objection, signed by the d adjoining property owners and several others in the nezghborhoo . Councilperson Perkins asked for any objections. There being none he explained he did not feel this was spot-zoning and he has not received any objections. Councilperson Carter made the motion to suspend the PAGE 3 SEPTEMBER 15, 1990 rules for Ordinance No. 90-OR-43, seconded by Councilperson Clapp and carried unanimously. Councilperson Carter made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 90-OR-43 on all three readings, seconded by Councilperson Harrod, passing on a vote of 6-0-1, with Councilperson Williams abstaining. Councilperson Williams explained he abstained as the City has not adopted a master plan. Councilperson Grooms does not feet this is spot-zoning but a continuation of an existing zoning. Ordinance No. 90-OR-44, An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within Same Department, was introduced and discussed. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 90-OR-44, seconded unanimously. Councilperson No. 90-OR-44 on all three and carried on a vote of 7-0. Resolution No. 90-R-42, Funds Expended On Behalf Of The by Councilperson Grooms, and carried Perkins made the motion to pass Ordinance readings, seconded by Councilperson Williams A Resolution Demanding Repayment Of Department Of Redevelopment, was introduced for discussion. Council President Waiz expressed concern the exact amount of the debt is not stated. Discussion followed to change wording. Councilperson Grooms feels this agreement and does not believe this would be like to discuss this with Mr. Gowens. There should be a unilateral legally binding. He would is concern for the DeMars project. Tax abatment and/or Tax Increment Financing was discussed also. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to table this Resolution until the next meeting, seconded by Councilperson Harrod and carried unanimously. There followed much discussion regarding bonds. There is a need for a meeting with the Department of Redevelopment regarding bonds. There will be a Redevelopment Commission meeting September 25, 1990 at 4:00 o'clock P.M. Councilperson Perkins presented a note and a petition against Section 8 rental of the property at 214 Pearl Street, and excerpts from the Board of Zoning Appeals minutes stating off-street parking would be provided and this has not been done. Councilperson Perkins has been in contact with the Indiana Department of Environmental Management and has been informed the Foundry on Market Street will be allowed to test the sand again for lead content. It is his understanding the sand should be ready to be moved PAGE 4 SEPTEMBER 15, 1990 by October 1. It will be looked into to see where the sand has been deposited for the last 5 or 10 years. There followed discussion from the audience regarding this sand and the disposal of it. There is concern for the looks of this as well as the hazard. Councilperson Perkins commended Councilperson Carter, Mr. Lakeman, and Mr. Goldman for the canvasing on the census. It appears the City has been "grossly undercounted" and it has been discovered some streets were not counted. There should be a full-blown appeal. Council President Waiz asked if the newspaper could print an article asking for people who have not been counted to come forward. Councilperson Harrod asked to be excused at 11:25 o'clock A.M. Council President Waiz stated there will be a request for a variance at the September 25, 1990 zoning appeals meeting for a metal building at 2000 Spring. He would llke to know what the answer is to the fact that the Council passed an Ordinance and it is given exception by an appointed board. Councilperson Perkins said there was a State Statue that never passed saying 2 Councilpersons are to appear for variances. He also stated the Council can create more than one Board Of Zoning Appeals Board. Attorney Filer will be asked to write another letter or get with the Council to see what can be done. Councilperson Clapp received a call concerning the absence of street signs in Sand Hill, and she would like to see this corrected. She personally observed drainage problem at Houston & Schuler and at Avondale Court, and would like to see these looked into. Councilperson Carter thanked the Police Department, Street Department, Sewer Maintenance Department and the Fire Department for the help following the high winds on September 7, 1990. Councilperson Grooms will be sending copies of the 1991 construction and improvement plans that have been adoped by the Park Board to each Councilperson. He has received the flag that was flown over the Capital building on behalf of the City of Jeffersonville, August 25, 1990 with a certificate stating this. He will have this framed to hang in Council Chambers. Invocations at the start of each Council meeting will begin October 20, 1990. PAGE 5 SEPTEMBER 15, 1990 Councilperson Grooms has met with the Vehicle Maintenance Director and other Department Heads regarding gasoline accountabilty He then stated there is a potential probelm with Clark County Memorial Hospital not renewing their contract with Humana. This has led to frustration and confusion and there is a need for a letter of understanding from Humana. Vehicle Maintenance Director Wathen presented information on a fuel management system that would cost $6,809. This was discussed and will be considered at a later date. There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilperson Perkins made the motion to adjourn at 11:50 A.M., seconded by Councilperson Grooms and carried unanimously. ~)ALk~. OREM, MAYOR ATTEST: · C. RICHARD SPENCE~JR., ~K AND TREAS Findings of Fact were adopted and will be made a part of the record of the zoning Enforcement Officer. The next order of business to come before the Board was the application of Melhiser Endres Tucker Real Estate requesting a 'variance from. the minimum lot size of 6,000 to 2,690 square feet, from the minimum lot width of 50''to 45', and from the minimum' required side yard 'sethack of 5' to 4.5', to allow construction of a single family residence on part of lot 86 having a tentative address of 214 Pearl Street, Zoned B-2, Service Business. Joe Brown, Partner, appeared before the Board. They would like to put a Single family ~welling on the vacant lot. The lot is approximately 45' x 60'. There would b~ ~ff-street parking in the rear_=_. Bill Byrd, 218 Peari ~treet, said that he is concerned about the small size of the lot. After discussion, motion was made by Ms. Reisert to approve~ this application-a This motion was seconded by Ms. Coo~s' 'and passed unanimously. The Findings of Fact .were adopted and will be made a part of the record of the Zoning Enforcement officer. - ~ The ~ext order of business to come before the Board was the application of George' Mann ~eqa/esting a variance from the maximum allowed lot coverage of 35% of lot (1,540') to 2,000' to allow construction of 'a .12' x 20' deck and a 7.9' x 28' carport .and from the minimum allowed rear yard of 20' to 3' at 950 East Seventh Street, Zoned R-2, Residential. Judy Mann .appea~ed before the Board. There being no opposition, a motion was made by Mr. Newlan that this application be approved. Ms. Reisert seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. The Findings of Fact were adopted and will be made a part of the record of the Zoning Enforcement Officer. There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. ~ ~ Kenneth Bowyer, Chairman Board of Zoning Appeals JhAC..COUNI A[, l,,.E:: FUEL,. the per, i,:.:l September' ~: 'thpu Sel:)%embel' 14, 195J0. 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