HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-07-1990 COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
NOVEMBER 7, 1990
~ The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met
Council in the City-County Building in Jeffersonville,
Indiana, on the 7th day of November, 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 introduced Reverend Jim Brown who gave the
invocation. Mayor Orem asked all those present to stand and pledge
allegiance to the flag.
The roll was called and those present were: Councilpersons
Jimmy Car%er, Marie Clapp, Ron Grooms, Tony Hatred, and John Perkins.
Absent: Councilpersons Robert Waiz and Andrew Williams.
Mayor Orem presented the minutes of the meetings of October
17, October 24, and October 25, 1990 for consideration by the Council.
Councilperson Hatred made the motion to approve the minutes as
presented, seconded by Couneilperson Grooms and carried unanimously.
Mayor Orem introduced Todd Waldrip of Waldrip Construction.
Mr. Waldrip explained the reason for the additional claim of $550 which
was over the contract price for Firehouse III. Mr. Waldrip explained he
was told by the architecht to do the work in question. Chief Collins
related what information he had regarding the work. Following all
questions and answers, Councilperson Grooms made the motion to allow the
additional claim, seconded by Councilperson Carter and carried
unanimously.
Mayor Orem then turned the meeting over to Mr. Don Day,
Chairperson for the Redevelopment Commission to review the DeMars
Haka Development of the°Riverfront. Mr. Day gave introductory remarks
and then introduced Mr. Carrel Gowens of the Jeffersonville Department
of Redevelopment to explain there is a financial plan to ge% the project
off the ground. He then introduced Mr. Charles Reisert, a local
developer with the project. Mr. Reisert thanked the Council for the
support they have voiced for ~the p~oject, explaining this is the
beginning of the project and that they have the financing for Phase I
and are ready to break ground when "all the blocks are in place". He
then introduced Mr. David Carley, President of DeMars Haka Development,
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Inc. who gave a brief history of the project to this point and outlined
'of the general development of Phase I. Mr. Carley presented
Charts and a model, explaining the development of the area. DeMars Haka
has been fortunate to obtain financing from overseas, however it is
necessary to ask for both tax abatement and Tax Increment Financing
(T.I.F.), explaining that the original plan was to ask for $6 million or
more in public infrastructure, however with both abatement and T.I.F.,
only $3.3 in public infrastructure will be required. Mr. Gowens
answered questions regarding pre-project expenses. Councilperson
Perkins expressed concern there would be Greater Clark County School
students living within the T.I.F. District that would be an additional
burden to the taxpayer. Mr. Carley explained the need and purpose of
the Redevelopment Authority, and also explained the letter of credit.
Councilperson Grooms made the motion for a recess at 8:35
o'clock P.M., seconded by Councilperson Harrod and passed unanimously.
The meeting was called back to order at 8:45 o'clock P.M.
Mr. Myron Frasier, C.P.A., with H. J. Umbaugh & Associates
explained more detailed financing information will be ready for the
Council at the November 12, 1990 meeting. He stated abatement and
T.I.F. can, and have, worked together.
Mr. Richard Starkey of the Law Firm of Baker & Daniels of
Indianapolis reviewed the summary timetable.
Councilperson Carter stated he had been aware the project
would require tax abatement but not T.I.F. Mr. Carley said it takes
both up front. Councilperson Carter's concern is for the additional
services that will have to be provided by the City zn the T.I.F.
District that will fall on the Jeffersonville taxpayers outside the
district. Councilperson Perkins didn't feel T.I.F. was going to be
necessary and he has a real concern about it. Councilperson Grooms
feels the Council is faced with a decision as Jeffersonville has a
developer willing to invest in this community and he does not want to
lose this opportunity. Coun~ilperson Grooms asked what the worst
scenario to the taxpayer would be and was infomed the worst would be a 7
to 13 cent tax rate.
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Following much further discussion, Councilperson Perkins made
the motiqn to table Ordinance No. 90-OR-55, An Ordinance Creating
Redevelopment Authority until the November 12, 1990 meeting, seconded by
Councilperson Harrod. Mayor Orem urged
Ordinance, as it is the beginning of the
this project and others. Councilperson
the Council to consider this
creation of the Authority for
Grooms would like a show of
support and enthusiam by passing this Ordinance on at least one reading
at this time. Councilperson Clapp asked for public input at this time.
Mr. Welby Edwards, a Jeffersonville business man, Mr. Greg Fitzloff of
the Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Charles Smith, a City employee, Ms. Ruth
Frederick, Mr. Jack Ragland, representing the Chamber of Commerce and
the Southern Indiana Development Commission, and Ms. Sharon Martin,
offered comments and encouraged the Council
ahead. Councilperson Perkins then called
motion, stating this should be taken up at a
to help this project move
for the question on his
regular scheduled Council
meeting with all Councilpersons present. The motion to table carried on
a vote of 4-1, with Councilperson Grooms voting in the negative.
Mayor Orem introduced Ordinance No. 90-OR-56, An Ordinance
Designating Certain Specific Geographic Teritories As "Economic
Development Target Areas" Within The City Of Jeffersonville, Indiana.
Councilperson Perkins made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance
No. 90-OR-56, seconded by Councilperson Carter and carried unanimously.
Councilperson Perkins then made the motion to pass Ordinance No.
90-OR-56 on all three readings, seconded by Councilperson Carter,
passing on the following roll call vote: ~
Ayes: Councilperson Carter, Harrod, Grooms, Clapp, and
Perkins.
Nays: None.
Mayor Orem
Designating Certain
introduced Resolution
Areas With The City Of
No. 90-R-44, A Resolution
Jeffersonville, Indiana, As
"Economic Revitalization Areas."
pass Resolution No, 90-R-44,
carried unanimously.
Councilperson Perkins moved to recess at 10:00 o'clock P.M.
The meeting was called back to order at 10:10 o'clock P.M.
Councilperson Carter made the motion to
seconded by Councilperson Clapp and
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Councitperson Grooms made the motion to table, until December
1990, Ordinance No. 90-OR-50, An Ordinance Restricting Parking on
~tions of Eighth Street, seconded by Councilperson Clapp and carried
unanimously. The Police and Fire Departments will be asked for input on
this.
Ordinance
Appropriations was
No. 90-OR-57, An Ordinance of Additional
introduced. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer explained
this Ordinance and answered questions. Councilperson Carter made the
motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 90-OR-57, seconded by
Councilperson Grooms and carried unanimously. Councilperson Carter then
made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 90-OR-57 on all three readings,
seconded by Councilperson Harrod, passing with the following roll call
vote:
Ayes: Councilperson Grooms, Harrod, Carter, Clapp, and
Perkins.
Nays: None.
Clerk and Treasurer Spencer presented the claim register as
well as several additional claims, including the claim for Duffy's
Landing, for consideration by the Council. Assistant Police Chief
Walter Johnson infomred the Council the new radio system is 100%
$166,856.60 should be paid.
introduced and discussed.
regarding payment of the
Spencer asked this be
what funds will be
operational and the claim in the amount of
Clerk and Treasurer Spencer explained the money is in place to pay this
claim. There followed discussion of a rumor of a radio malfunction and
the cost of the yearly maintenance. Following all discussion
Councilperson Harrod made the motion to approve the claims as presented,
seconded by Councilperson Grooms and carried unanimously.
Ordinance No. i 90-OR-58, An Ordinance Transferring Funds was
A letter from Park Superintendent Caldwell
slide was discussed. Clerk and Treasurer
put on hold until the first of December to see
available. Councilperson Carter hopes the
Departments are not
agreed to have Clerk
can find the money.
Caldwell
transferring mongy just to spend. The Council
and Treasurer pay for the slide in December if he
Councilperson Grooms asked if Park Superintendent
could have the,heating and floor work done at the Field House.
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The urgency
ahead with the work if at least 3 quotes are obtained.
to look into closing up the windows at the Field House.
Perkins made the motion to suspend the rules for
of the situation was explained and the Council agreed to go
Ail agreed also
Councilperson
Ordinance No.
90-OR-58~-~ seconded by Councilperson Harrod and carried unanimously.
Councilperson Perkins then made the motion to pass Ordinance No.
90-OR-58~ on all three readings, seconded by Councilperson Barrod,
following roll call vote:
Councilpersons Perkins, Clapp, Carter, Harrod, and
passing on the
Ayes:
Grooms.
Nays:
None.
Councilperson Grooms asked if the Comprehensive Plan for the
being worked on and was informed in the affirmative. He also
are coming in for employee health insurance and was
are. Councilperson Grooms then made the motion the
City was
asked if bids
informed they
Council
the space use
from Greater
involved with
Clark County Schools, as
other City work, seconded
consider hiring an attorney to represent the City in negotiating
of the City-County Building and any purchase of property
City Attorney Filer is too
by Councilperson Perkins and
carried unanimously.
Councilperson Harrod h as made information available regarding
an ambulance service and asked the Council to look this over for
discussion at the December 3, 1990 meeting.
Councilperson Perkins stated he
on the sidewalk program.
Mayor Orem explained
in the area of $130,000,000.
advertised rate.
There being
Councilperson Perkins
by Councilperson
has received many compliments
the assessed valuation for 1991 will be
This will reduce the tax rate from the
no further business to come before the Council,
made the motion to adjourn at 11:00 P.M., seconded
Grooms and carried unanimously.
DALE L.
ATTEST:
OREM, MAYOR
TREASURER