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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-06-1989 The Common Council of the in regular session in City in Jeffersonville, Indiana, o'clock P.M. The meeting was called Richard Spencer Jr. at the desk. Mayor Orem asked all allegiance to the flag. The roll was called Caldwell, Carter, Grooms, Harrod, Mayor Orem presented the minutes 25, 1989 for consideration by the Council. have a correction made on Page 5 where the COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA MARCH 6, 1989 City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met Council Chambers in the City-County Building on the 6th day of March 1989, at 7:45 to order by Mayor Dale Orem and C. those present to stand and pledge and those present were: Councilmen Perkins, Waiz, and Williams. of the meeting of February Councilman Carter asked to second line should refer to Firehouse No. 1, not Firehouse No. 2. Council President Harrod then made the motion to approve the minutes as corrected, seconded by Councilman Carter and carried unanimously. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer presented the register of claims along with several additional claims, and introducing G. Pat Hoehn who spoke on behalf of Sunnyside Pride. Mr. Hoehn asked the Council for matching funds up to $7,500 for the continued work at Exit 0. He explained the improvements at Exit 0 include the planting of shrubs and trees, more than 3,000 bulbs and 2 to 3 acres of wildflowers. Much cooperation has been received from the Department of Highways and the Department of Corrections including the Clark County Sheriff's Department. The Council briefly discussed the possibility of requesting that Exit 0 be changed to Exit I-A, with no decision or action made. Following all discussion Councilman Perkins made the motion to approve the claims as presented, as well as the additional claims to include $5,000 to Sunnyside Pride for the Exit 0 Project, seconded by Councilman Carter and unanimously carried. Mayor Orem introduced Ordinance No. 89-OR-10, An Ordinance Establishing Fines and Fees For The Jeffersonville-Clark County Animal Shelter. After discussion, Council President Harrod made the motion to suspend the rules on Ordinance No. 89-0R-10, seconded by Councilman Perkins and unanimously carried. Council President Harrod then made the PAGE 2 MARCH 6, 1989 motion to pass Ordinance No. 89-OR-10 on all three readings, seconded by Councilman Perkins with the following roll call vote recorded: Ayes: Councilmen Perkins, Waiz, Caldwell, Carter, Harrod, Williams, and Grooms. Nays: None. Councilman Caldwell introduced Building Commissioner Scales who spoke on behalf of a proposed Ordinance to increase fees charged by the Building Commission Office. Commissioner Scales stated examples of increased fees, with the minimum of $15 on all inspections. Councilman Perkins questioned the need for inspections on the installation of a fence. Commissioner Scales acknowledged there were many problems when no inspections are made. Commissioner Scales will present these increases at the next meeting in the form of an Ordinance that lists in columns the old and new fees. Councilman Caldwell introduced Ordinance No. 89-OR-11, An Ordinance Amending Certain Portions Of Ordinance No. 85-OR-51 Of The City Of Jeffersonville. Building Commissioner Scales explained the need to raise the sewer inspection fees was to help offset the expenses to build the new treatment plant, as well The old and new fees were discussed Council President Harrod then made the as to bring them more in line. and questions were answered. motion to suspend the rules on Ordinance No. 89-OR-11, seconded by Councilman Grooms, and unanimously passed. Council President Harrod then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 89-OR-11 on all three readings, seconded by Councilman Grooms with the following roll call vote being recorded: Ayes: Councilmen Perkins, Waiz, Caldwell, Carter, Harrod, Williams, and Grooms. Nays: None. Councilman Perkins speaking as a result of a Democrate Caucus informed the Mayor this group is in favor of public collection of trash over private collection by an out-of-state contractor. He continued by stating the Sanitation Department has been allowed to deteriorate over the years and this is the reason the department has become inefficient. The saving of money is nice however it is felt this department was run in an inefficient manner and the group would rather see Jeffersonville people in these job as working for the City is good. When the time comes for the Council to approve the necessary transfers to pay B.F.I., the Council may not be willing to transfer the money. lot" "for sale" signs. If this Walz feels it is "trashy". this situation. Councilman Caldwell has received cuts made in Hopkins Lane that have not PAGE 3 MARCH 6, 1989 Councilman Waiz asked if Utica Pike was becoming a "used car as there have been a number of cars parked facing Utica Pike with is legal this is O.K., however Councilman Building Commissioner Scales will look into calls regarding the street been filled in. Councilman Perkins called attention to street cuts that have not been properly filled in on Spring Street and Court Avenue. The problem is the hot mix plant is closed and will reopen about April 1. Councilman Williams relayed a note of thanks to Street Commissioner James from the residents on King and Luther for the recent removal of limbs etc. He also received a call from Chip Mertin. Mr Mertin has the Goodyear Tire business on the corner of Spring and 10th and his complaint was that he did not appreciate the placement of the "Save Jeff's ~zverIron stickers Councilman Grooms asked police radios, and the needs of on his property. the Council to remember the need for the Parks Department to get back in order as they plan for spending for the rest of the year. In reference to the B.F.I. contract Councilman Grooms said he is not oppossed to creating jobs, but feels the contract is in the best economic interest to the City. Equipment needs must be considered first and manpower second. It is the Council's duty to provide the best possible service in the most economical way. Mayor Orem infomed the Council the Graham & Maple sewer repair was started today with the arrival of the supplies and the cutting of the street. This project will continue as soon as the weather is better. Mayor Orem, in answer to Councilman Perkins comments regarding the Sanitation Department, stated he is trying to support planning for the City and the plan for this department was started in 1985, and it has taken five years to get to this point. B.F.I. is located in Houston, however local people do the work. Mr. Kopp (Clark Floyd Disposal) is the only local operation. At this point Mayor Orem asked that he be told immediately if the Council will refuse to move the money. Councilman Perkins asked how the Board of Works can enter into a contract if the money was not in place to pay the contract. The money PAGE 4 MARCH 6, 1989 is in the budget for waste management in the categories of salaries and building a transfer station. Mayor Orem's comment was he is not asking to spend more Of the taxpayers money but less, approximately $100,000 less. Councilman Perkins reiterated the Council did not know the City was going to all private pick-up and does not appreciate finding out in the Board Of Works minutes or the Evening News. Councilman Caldwell thanked Mayor Orem for the letter however he is not aware of a five year plan and asked if this was in writing as he is new to the Council. Mayor Orem said if everyone is displeased with a private hauler, it is not irrevocable. At the end of the current contract which will be May 1990, and following the bidding procedure the City can go back to picking up the garbage. A team of C.P.A.'s and bankers were called in to study the situation and informed Mayor Orem to get out of the garbage business. Councilman Waiz said this is when the Council should have been informed. He also feels the contract should have been rebid because of the substantial increase in homes. Councilman Caldwell asked Mayor Orem for a breakdown of the $100,000 savings which Mayor Orem agreed to do. Mr. Tim Eopp, owner-operator of Clark Floyd Disposal asked to say a few words. He explained a requirement of the original bid was $7,000,000 in insurance which was unreasonable for him. It is understanding the 2nd and 3rd years are optional and not automatic. opinion is that a rate increase is homes. Council his His not justified due to the increase in There being no further business to President Harrod made the motion to come before the Council adjourn at 9:10 o'clock seconded by Councilman Perkins and carried unanimously. DALE L. OREM, MAYOR ATTEST: C. ~ICHARD SPENCE/JR., C R~K/AND TREASURE