HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-21-1989COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
JANUARY 21, 1989
The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met
in regular session in City Council Chambers in the City-County Building
in Jeffersonville, Indiana, on the 21st day of January 1989, 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: Councilmen
Perkins, Shrewsberry, Harrod, Grooms, Williams, and Waiz.
1989 for
Absent: Councilman Caldwell.
Mayor Orem presented the minutes
consideration by the Council.
of the meeting of January 9,
Mayor Orem did wish to call
attention to line 4 on page 7 with the reference to the 30 feet of
The "room" referred to will need 30 feet of pipe, however
project will require approximately 300 feet of pipe.
clarification Councilman Perkins made the
pipe.
the entire
With that
motion to approve the minutes
as presented, seconded by Councilman Williams and carried unanimously.
Council President Harrod, on behalf of the Council presented
Councilman Shrewsberry with a plaque inscribed, "In appreciation of your
outstanding support and dedication to community service as a Common
Council Member, 1976-1988". Councilman Shrewsberry gave thanks around
the table.
Clerk and Treasurer Spencer presented the claim register
asking if the Council wished to approve several additional claims from
the Sanitation Department. Following all questions Council President
Harrod made the motion to allow the claims as presented as well as the
additional claims, seconded by Councilman Grooms and unanimously passed.
Councilman Perkins introduced Ordinance No. 88-OR-65, an
Ordinance pertaining to the Department of Redevelopment and made the
motion to withdraw said Ordinance. This motion was seconded by
Councilman Grooms and was unanimously approved.
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Councilman Williams introduced Ordinance No~ 89-OR-2, An
Ordinance Rezoning Certain Property From R-2, Residential to B-1 Local
Business. Building Commissioner Scales introduced Mr. Bill Sprigler,
the developer of the area, and Mr. Larry Wilder, Attorney for Mr.
Sprigler, and explained the Ordinance was a request to rezone 3810
Hamburg Pike to accomodate an ice cream business. Councilman Waiz asked
that a map or drawing be presented. General discussion ensued with the
main concern being the traffic in the area. Mayor Orem stated all of
Hamburg Pike that is in the City has to be looked at and efforts made to
get State and Federal assistance as there is more and more traffic
everyday. At the conclusion of much discussion Councilman Williams made
the motion to suspend the rule on Ordinance No. 89-OR-2, seconded by
Councilman Grooms with a vote of four ayes, one abstention from
Councilman Wais, and one nay from Councilman Perkins. The motion to
suspend the rules failed. Councilman Williams moved that Ordinance No.
89-OR-2 be passed on the first and second readings, seconded by
Councilman Grooms and unanimously carried. Attorney Wilder will bring
in detailed plans for the area to the next Council meeting.
Mayor Orem introduced Ordinance No. 89-OR-4, An Ordinance
Transferring Certain Funds Within The Same Department. Following
discussion Councilman Perkins made the motion to suspend the rules on
said Ordinance, seconded by Councilman Williams and carried unanimously.
Councilman Perkins made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 89-OR-4 on all
three readings, seconded by Councilman Williams with the following roll
call vote recorded.
Councilmen Perkins, Shrewsberry, Waiz, Williams, Harrod,
Ayes:
and Grooms.
Nays:
Mayor
None.
Orem introduced Ordinance No. 89-OR-3, An Ordinance
Consenting To Certain Actions Applicable To The City Of Jeffersonville,
Indiana, Economic Development Mortgage Revenue Bond (Riverview Hotel,
Inc. Project). Attorney Fifer explained this Ordinance comes as a
request from
restructuring.
by Councilman
CommerceAmerica Bank due to certain financial
Councilman Perkins moved to suspend the rules, seconded
Shrewsberry and unanimously carried. Councilman Perkins
then
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made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 89-OR-3 on all three
readings, seconded by Councilman Grooms and carried with a unanimous
vote.
Council President Harrod then asked the Council
presented starting with Councilman Grooms.
Business be
Councilman Grooms
Committee meeting.
additional employee
If the Council is
gave the report of the Vehicle Maintenance
The labor situation is a concern with the need of an
necessary before the police cars can be serviced.
in favor of continuing the Vehicle Maintenance
Department an additional salary, or the movement of an employee from
another department should be considered. Adjustments are being worked
out between the Motor Vehicle Department, Sanitation Department, and
Vehicle Maintenance Department, however it is not smooth yet. The
equipment that Supervisor Wathen ordered is in and he is doing a good
job in getting things in order. The fence is up and the area is being
made secure. Councilman Perkins would like to see the outside area
cleaned and perhaps resurfaced, and a secure area provided for materials
and supplies. At this time no police vehicles are being serviced
however Mayor Orem has asked Assistant Chief Johnson to start taking the
police vehicles in for minor servicing but not major mechanical
problems. The Council will have to take a hard look at this department
at the end of the year to see if it is cost-efficient and worthwhile to
the taxpayer. Councilman Williams would like to see a cost analysis
done. Supervisor Wathen is keeping seperate ledgers on each department.
The committe does suggest an alternate site be considered.
Councilman Grooms initiated discussion regarding the Nachand
Fieldhouse roof saying it is in a crisis situation suggesting
advertisement for bids be initated. Councilman Shrewsberry suggests
looking into an entire package for the repair of the entire building.
Councilman Grooms made the motion to to get the specifications drawn up
and the wheels in motion to advertise for bids, seconded by Councilman
Perkins and unanimously approved. Councilman Grooms made the motion to
give commitment to repair the roof of the Fieldhouse in the line of
$25,000, seconded by Councilman Perkins and unanimously carried. The
Parks Board is in agreement with this.
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Mr. Culpepper Cooper, Agent of Record, explained the health
insurance bids and distributed information pertaining to Blue Cross,
Blue Shield and Humana Maximum plans that were chosen.
Councilman Williams expresses concern with the left turn lane
on 12th Street at Pennsylvania. This is a bad situation for cars
turning onto Pennsylvania and the lane also used for school busses
turning into the bus compound. Mayor Orem indicated Engineer Lanz and
the State Highway Department are looking at this.
Councilman Williams received a call from the Firefighters
Union asking for a meeting. He then asked Chief Collins about the new
firehouse. A meeting had taken place with Mr. Tom Sanders. At this
point he is waiting for an answer from Mr. Sanders. Chief Collins did
bring up the situation with the roof at the Wall Street Firehouse. This
roof is leaking and it cannot be stopped. It has leaked since it was
installed and has been repeatedly repaired. Much discussion regarding
the flat roof and putting up a truss and shingle roof followed. Chief
Collins will obtain proposals to truss and shingle the side roofs with
an alternate to include the whole roof.
Councilman Shrewsberry related he has enjoyed the last 13
years on the Council and indicated he will miss it and has mixed
feelings about leaving. He gave thanks to all for their help and asked
they serve without conflict to work for the good of the City.
Councilman Shrewsberry feels confident leaving Councilman Williams with
the "torch" with regard to the new firehouse. Councilman Shrewsberry
again asked some honor be given Mayor Vissing. One suggestion has been
made to rename Court Avenue to Vissing Court Avenue. He indicated both
Jack Vissing and Mrs. Vissing have given their O.K. to this suggestion.
This did bring about much discussion for all the business people along
Court Avenue. A check will be made with the Post Office.
Mayor Orem announced he and the Council will leave January 28,
1989 about 8 o'clock A.M. for Indianapolis to attend
reference to infrastructure. This is not a meeting with
an educational and informational visit.
a meeting in
an agenda but
Mayor Orem asked the Council to take
recommendation to appoint Ms. Diane Kircher to
Review.
be the
Councilman Perkins made the motion to adjourn at
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under advisement his
the Historic Board of
He also recommends that Councilmen Caldwell, Harrod, and Grooms
Council representatives to this Board.
There being no further business to come before the Council,
11:35 o'clock A.M.,
seconded by Councilman Waiz and carried unanimously.
DALE L. OREM, MAYOR
ATTEST:
C. I~ICHARD SPEN/~R JR.,~/C AND TREASURER