HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-12-1990COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
DECEMBER 12, 1990
The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met
in Council Chambers, in the City-County Building in Jeffersonville,
Indiana, on the 12th day of December, 1990, at 7:30 o'clock P.M.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Dale Orem and Barbara
Hollis at the desk.
Mayor Orem asked all those present to stand
Kneiven of St. Augustine's Church gave the invocation.
asked all those present to pledge allegiance to the flag.
The roll was called and those present were:
Jimmy Carter, Marie Clapp, Ron Grooms,
Williams, and Robert Waiz.
26, and
that the
the November 26,
the November 27,
as Father Harold
Mayor Orem then
passed on the
Councilpersons
Tony Harrod, John Perkins, Andrew
Absent: None.
Mayor Orem presented
November 27, 1990 for
word Commission be correctored
the minutes of the meetings of November
consideration by the Council. He asked
to read Auhority on Page 2 of
insurance committee will again be formed to
health insurance bid specifications. Mr.
Council representatives on this committee.
arrive at specifications for
Cooper would like to have 2
Self-insurance was discussed
as was the mandating of an H.M.O. Mayor Orem explained it saves time
and effort to have an Agent of Record as the City is not interested in
becoming an insurance selector again. Councilperson Harrod would like
to see Mr. Cooper remain as Agent of Record as he is very pleased with
him. Councilperson Perkins agrees Mr. Cooper is doing a good job.
Councilperson Williams is happy to have the information and does not
feel the information Mr. Cooper has worked to compile should be made
introducted Agent of Record E. C. Pepper Cooper,
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who exptazne what it means to be Agent of Record as he has been for the
City of Jeffersonvzll for the last nine years. Mr. Cooper distributed
a list of the companies he is working with for City insurance. An
Councilperson Harrod made the motion to
seconded by Councilperson Grooms and
as corrected,
approve the minutes
carried unanimously.
Mayor Orem
second reading.
1990 minutes and that the first paragraph of Page 2 of
1990 minutes reflect that Ordinance No. 90-OR-60
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available to other insurance agents. Mr. Cooper will make
effort to keep the Council informed. The Council agrees
should not be asked to release information to other agents.
a special
Mr. Cooper
Mayor Orem introduced Attorney McDaniels, explaining he would
answer any questions the Council may have regarding Ordinance No.
90-OR-61, An Ordinance Rezoning Certain Property From R-2, Residential,
To B-2, Service Business. Following all discussion, Councilperson
Carter made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 90-OR-61 on the third and
final reading, seconded by Councilperson Clapp, passing on a vote of
4-2-1. Councilpersons Grooms
Williams abstained.
Mayor Orem declared
and Perkins voted no and Councilperson
tonight's meeting a public hearing for
Ordinance No.
And Charges To Be Collected
Owners Of Property Served By
Matters Connected Therewith,
90-OR-60, An Ordinance Establishing A Schedule Of Rates
By The City Of Jeffersonville From The
The Sewage Works Of Said City And Other
asking for any opposition. Mr. Rolind
Hollis, 1625 Highway 62, opposes the increase referring to it as a
"quantum leap" and "absolutely ridiculous". He went on to explain some
of the areas he was not pleased with the City.
have the surcharge explained. No other
Councilperson Perkins stated following study
Mr. Augie Rider asked to
opposition was stated.
of this situation there is
no alternative and made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 90-OR-60 on
the third and final reading, seconded by Councilperson Grooms, passing
on a vote of 6-1. Councilperson Williams voted against the Ordinance.
Mayor Orem explained no one is pleased with this rate increase, however
we take clean water out of the ground, dirty it every way we can and
flush it. It then has to be processed to a 98% pure state so that it
can be put in the river to be used again. He then compared the rates in
Jeffersonville to rates in other areas.
Mayor Orem stated Mr. Clarence Krebs of !~cD~?~?~ii! and Mr.
Jesse Walters of Hall Construction were in attendance to answer any
questions regarding the construction of the new plant. Councilperson
Carter's main concern is the demolition of the structures on the site
and the asbestos involved. It was explained Dixie Demolition of
Louisville would be in charge of the asbestos removal. Dixie Demolition
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is a specialist in the field. There will be no air alert necessary.
Utilities Director Tolliver explained the asbestos is of the non-flyable
type and poses no serious health hazard. Councilpersons Grooms and
Williams inquired about jobs. They were told some local sub-contractors
will be used and several area suppliers. They will also be taking
applications for workers.
Mayor Orem then proclaimed this a joint meeting with the Board
of Works and Safety, calling the Board to order and calling the roll
with members present being Mayor Orem, Sewer O~fice Manager Bob Goldman,
and Personnel and Safety Director Harold Lakeman. Director Lakeman made
the motion to award the contract for the construction of the Wastewater
Treatment Plant to Hall Construction, seconded by Manager Goldman and
carried unanimously. Manager Goldman made the motion to adjourn the
Board meeting, seconded by Director Lakeman and carried unanimously.
Councilperson Grooms made the motion to withdraw Ordinance No.
90-OR-50, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 75 Of The Jeffersonville City
Code In Establishing A
Jeffersonvitle, seconded
unanimously-
Councilperson
"No Parking Zone" Within The City Of
by Councilperson Carter and carried
Perkins introduced Ordinance No.
90-OR-63,
asking the
Downtown Alive, A Plan To Energize Downtown Jeffrsonville,
City Council to make a commitment and stop talking. He has met with the
Main Street people, and Jeff-Clark Preservation and has received
positive feedback. Councilperson Perkins reviewed the contents of the
Ordinance by section hoping this would put the City on record as being
in favor of a plan. He then introduced Mr. Mike Spalding, Co-Chairman
of the Main Street Program who defined the program explaining the
efforts with this Ordinance are monumentous in scope. Mr. Tom Kimmel,
President of Jeff-Clark Preservation. gave his support to the Ordinance
explaining the group plans to commit 10% of the Maschmeyer House profits
to Main Street. Councilperson Perkins then made the motion to pass
Ordinance No. 90-OR-63 on the first reading, seconded by Councilperson
Harrod and opened for discussion.
Councilperson Williams feels the intent is good, however he
would like to review the cost figures. He explained the ideas are good
however he is opposed to the amount of public funding and would like to
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see the City furnish "seed" money not to take the lead financially.
Councilperson Harrod referred to the $400,000 mistake on Riverside Drive
for "out of towners", and the Hughes project stating this is a small
cost and it is time to move as this is a good proposal. Councilperson
Grooms feels there are many questions that need to be answered before
voting on this, such as the cost, suggesting letting the Department of
Redevelopment~ the Park Department, Jeff-Clark Preservation carry part
of the load. Who would use it at what cost? Can the City justify a
full-time employee for the project? What impact $40,000 would have to
economic development. He would like to see Main Street study the LaRose
Theatre, and ask New Albany about the Grand Theatre. In looking at this
he feels this would be $197,000 project a year. He would like to wait
and see what Main Street comes up with. He also questions the
possibility of a food and beverage tax in selected areas. He is not
against the project, however he questions if this is a good investment
without study, or a wise decision to make at this time. Councilperson
Perkins said if the Ordinance passes, nothing is purchased, this is a
policy statement. He feels that for $350,000 to $500,000 the City could
have a first-class center. The $210,000 Redevelopment repayment to the
general fund could be used for this, also the City will be saving
$40,000 to $50,000 on the City County Building. The police and fire
needs of the City are being taken care of the cultural side needs to be
taken care of. He does not feel new taxes are needed and he is ready to
take a chance. Councilperson Perkins main concern is that a commitment
on a concept is needed saying let's start this Ordinance down the road
and run some figures. Council President Waiz stated he is 100% for the
project, however as he owns property in the area he will have to abstain
from the vote. He would like to see more figures. Councilperson
Perkins said the money he has proposed using would be from alcohol and
cigarette taxes. Councilperson Clapp is not ready to commit without
more information and figures. Councilperson Perkins then called for the
question. The vote on Ordinance No. 90-OR-63 on the first reading was
4-2-1. Councilpersons Clapp and Williams voted no and Council President
Waiz abstained. Councilperson Grooms hopes to defeat this Ordinance by
voting for this, this time. The Ordinance will be brought up for the
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second reading at Councilpersons Perkins
Building Commissioner Scales, Mr. Kimmel
the LaRose Theatre, and others to work
Perkins will set up a series of meetings.
discretion. Mayor Orem asks
and Mr. Glen Muncy, owner of
on estimates. Councilperson
Councilperson Grooms would
like to see the LaRose Theatre
Muncy stated he will be happy
options. Council President Waiz would like to
Perkins on downtown.
Advertise
Council.
90-R-47,
section taken from the Ordinance. Mr.
to work with anybody and is open for
work with Councilperson
Mayor Orem introduced Resolution No. 90-R-47, A Resolution To
For Additional Appropriation. This was explained to the
Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass Resolution No.
seconded by Council President Waiz and carried unanimously.
Councilperson Clapp has received calls regarding excessive
speeding on Meadowlark, Woodlawn, etc. Mayor Orem has been working on
this through the Board of Works and there is a problem that is being
policed.
Councilperson Carter questioned the fact that the Department
of Redevelopment lost a $450,000 grant last week. Mayor Orem has been
in Indianapolis in meetings this week making every attempt to keep the
grant alive, explaining the history of the grant. He explained a
Community Focus Fund Grant has been applied for to replace this grant.
Attorney Filer explained the plans had been revised as requested.
Attorney Filer clarified the history of the grant and the steps
necessary to complete. Councilperson Carter is under the impression
T.I.F. would be taking care of these things and the grant would not be
necessary. He feels grant money could be used downtown. He asked if
there were any intentions of the Department of Redevelopment to repay
the $250,000, to which Mayor Orem replied absolutely when the lease
money comes in. Mayor Orem explained the City should not at this time
be owed money out of the Riverfront Project as bonds were paid off that
were not due. The City will be repaid its money, and the Department of
Redevelopment will pay
this purpose.
Councilperson
off the remaining bonds from money intended for
Harrod complimented Mike Wathen and his
job well done on the police canine units.
department for the
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Councilperson Grooms wanted to make the point clear that he
will not vote for an Ordinance that has the acquisition of the LaRose
Theatre in it.
Councilperson Perkins appreciates the time and discussion on
Ordinance No. 90-OR-63 and he will be in touch.
Mayor Orem stated the City has met some of the deadlines for
the selling of bonds for the Wastewater Treatment Plant, which should be
sold December 31. The DeMars project is proceeding as the Tax
Commission passed unanimously on Tax Abatement and T.I.F. The Flood
Control has approved the footers and we should see groundbreaking soon.
Attorney Filer has been in contact with Detective Kratz who
has asked for an additional appropriation for the amount of money
received from the auction. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to
approve this request, seconded by Councilperson Harrod andI carried
unanimously. This will be combined with Resolution No. 90-R-47.
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:
C. a~CHARD SP~CER ~/,CLERK AND TREASURER