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
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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
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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
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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