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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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