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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, PAGE 2 NOVEMBER 7, 1990 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. PAGE 3 NOVEMBER 7, 1990 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 PAGE 4 NOVEMBER 7, 1990 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. PAGE 5 NOVEMBER 7, 1990 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