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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, · d 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 PAGE 2 DECEMBER 12, 1990 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 PAGE 3 DECEMBER 12, 1990 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 PAGE 4 DECEMBER 12, 1990 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 PAGE 5 DECEMBER 12, 1990 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 PAGE 6 DECEMBER 12, 1990 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