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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-15-1989COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE,~INDIANA APRIL 15, 1989 City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met City-County Building, 1989, at 9:30 o'clock President Harrod stand and Councilmen The Common Council of the in regular session in the Mayor's Conference Room, Jeffersonville, Indiana, on the 15th day of April, A.M. The meeting was called to order by Council and C. Richard Spencer Jr. at the desk. Council President Harrod asked all those present to pledge allegiance to the flag. The roll was called and those present were: Carter, Caldwell, Grooms, Harrod, Perkins, and Waiz. Absent: Councilman Williams. Council President Harrod presented the minutes of the meeting of April 3, 1989 for consideration by the Council. Councilman Perkins made the motion to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by Councilman Carter and carried unanimously. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer presented the with several additional claims explaining some register of claims corrections as to departments. Following discussion, Councilman Carter made the motion to approve the claims as presented as well as the additional claims, seconded by Councilman Grooms and carried unanimously. Councilman Caldwell introduced Ms. Kathy Olin, a resident of Mellwood Subdivision, who along with several of her neighbors explained a problem they are having with a pit bull dog. Ms. Olin has had two of her dogs attacked, one having to spend a week in the hospital. This dog gets out of a f~nced Yard and chases dogs and children and the neighbors would like to see something done before it is too late and a child is harmed. The group has filed a complaint with the Prosecutor's Office, however they would like to see a stronger Ordinance concerning animal control. Ms. Olin left copies of sample Ordinances from the City of Louisville, and Jefferson County. Council President Harrod will call the shift commander of the Police Department at the close of the meeting to ask for help for the neighborhood, and the Council will start the process to pass a stronger Ordinance. Police Officer Jim Craig was in PAGE 2 APRIL 15, 1989 attendance and was familiar with the situation. thanked for coming to the today. Councilman Perkins suggested- Councilman meeting and were promised help would like to work on an Caldwell introduced The neighbors were would start Ordinance as Building Commissioner Scales who spoke on the need for up to $12,000 for schooling and software for his office. Before this could be implemented in his office he would need to get form approval from the State Board of Accounts. At this point he is asking the Council if he should start the procedures to get this approval with the goal of implementing the program next year. Following all discussion Councilman Caldwell made the motion to allow Commissioner Scales to continue the steps to get the necessary approval, seconded by Councilman Grooms and unanimously passed. Council President Harrod introduced Mr. Steve Mullins, the new owner of the 7th Street Pub formerly known as Peppers, that is located at the corner of ?th and Watt. Mr. Mullins questioned the legality of Resident Parking Only signs stating he thought the streets belonged to the public. Councilman Grooms stated this was checked approximately 5 years ago and at that time it was legal. Mr. Mullins understands the $50 charge for Resident Parking Only is to help cover the cost of the sign and installation. He has signs that read 7th Street Pub Parking Only and requests permission to install these on Watt and 7th. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer stated he had addressed the Board of Public Works and Safety earlier in the week about the current parking problem that will be greatly intensified when construction is started on the new jail suggesting the City think about constructing their own parking lot. City-County Building employees are now parking along 7th and Watt and they don't realize they are taking up customer parking. Mr. Mullins request is that if residents have the opportunity to control the parking in front of their homes, a businessman should have the same opportunity. Councilman Caldwell thanked Mr. Mullins for his input stating he does have a valid request. Mr. Mullins will take his problem to the Board of Public Works and Safety. Building Commissioner Scales, in the absence of Councilman Williams, introduced Attorney David Nachand who spoke to the Council PAGE 3 APRIL 15, 1989 regarding the rezoning of Buttonwood Subdivision from M-1 to B-2. Many of the Councilmen were concerned that this area should be rezoned to Residential now feeling that in the future if the current developer was no longer involved, the area could be used for other than residential. Following much discussion, to make a phone call to Mr. Recess. a 5 minute recess was called for Mr. Nachand Prentice. Council President Harrod 10:25 A.M. Mr. Nachand indicated the intention called the meeting back to order at reported he had reached Mrs. Prentice and she was to make this subdivision residential only, and would agree with changing the Ordinance from B-2 to R-2. Councilman Perkins then made the motion to suspend the rules on Ordinance No. 89-OR-17 An Ordinance Rezoning Certain Property From M-i, Industrial (County), to R-2 Multi-Family, seconded by Councilman Grooms and passed unanimously. Councilman Perkins 89-OR-17 on all three readings, with a 8-0 vote. made the motion to pass Ordinance No. seconded by Councilman Waiz and carried Council President Harrod introduced Fire Pension Secretary John Palmer who spoke on behalf of Ordinance No. 89-OR-18, An Ordinance Transferring Funds Within The Same Department. Following all discussion, Councilman Perkins made the motion to suspend the rules on Ordinance No. 89-OR-18, seconded by Council President Harrod and carried unanimously. Councilman Perkins then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 89-OR-18 on all three readings, seconded by Councilman Carter with the following roll call vote being recorded: Grooms. Ayes: Councilmen Harrod, Waiz, Perkins, Carter, Caldwell, and Nays: None. Councilman Perkins introduced Ordinance No. 89-OR-19, An Ordinance Establishing Bidding Procedures And Purchasing Agent For The City Of Jeffersonville. Section 2 of the Ordinance as presented was discussed with the result being to delete the last word bid, and add quotes, minimum of three (3) requested. In Section 3 it was agreed upon to change from five hundred dollars to fifteen hundred dollars. Councilman Ordinance unanimously. 89-OR-19 on carried on a vote of 6 to 0. Councilman Perkins will information letter to implement procedures. Councilman Perkins suggested the possibily special census to help with future annexation plans. PAGE 4 APRIL 15, 1989 Perkins then made the motion to suspend the rules on No. 89-OR-19, seconded by Councilman Carter and carried Councilman Perkins made the motion to pass Ordinance No. all three readings, seconded by Councilman Carter and get together an of conducting a If Jeffersonville could become a second-class city at 35,000, it would be elegible for funding that is not currently available. Councilman Perkins suggested we try to find funds as now is the time rather than waiting for the 1990 census figures to be received. He suggested high school and college students be utilized this summer. Councilman Grooms suggested contacting Indiana Association of Cities and Towns for information. It will be necessary to determine how and how much it would cost. It matter. Councilman Waiz has received water behind Charlestown Avenue at to certify those working on a census was agreed by all to look into this a complaint regarding standing the end of Brisco Drive. Commissioner Scales informed the Council the development of this property has been on hold and is the problem of the developer. He will check and get back with Councilman Waiz. Councilman Perkins has found to exit the First Federal drive-thru when cars are parked at the meters on Court Avenue vision is impaired. He asks other Councilmen to look at this. Councilman Caldwell stated he also has received a couple of complaint calls on the water problem Councilman Waiz is concerned about. Councilman Caldwell appreciates receiving copies of the Board of Works minutes as these help answer some of his questions and concerns. Ne then asked about the updating of the subdivision Ordinance. Commissioner Scales informed Councilman Caldwell this is in final draft and will be included in the next Council packet for consideration at the May 1, 1989 meeting. Councilman Carter has received calls regarding holes in the alley behind the 300 block of East Charlestown Avenue. Commissioner Scales will check the status of this. PAGE 5 APRIL 15, 1989 Councilman Waiz has received complaints of a mess behind Court Avenue and Charlestown on the easement. He has suggested the neighbors get together and cooperate to get the mess cleared up and the City will haul it away. If this is on the easement it is the owner's responsibility to clean it up. Councilman Grooms initiated discussion regarding giving the Arts Council $5,000 for the Riverfront Festival. This claim will be submitted for Council approval at the next meeting. Councilman Grooms asked if there would be interest to have KIPDA meet with the Council to get input regarding future annexation, roads, etc. for the next few years. He would like to see the City use KIPDA more. Commissioner Scales recently attended a KIPDA meeting and asked they redo their population figures. All were in agreement to have Councilman Grooms arrange such a meeting. The next special Council meeting will be Monday, April 24, 1989 at 7:30 P.M. in the Mayor's Conference Room. The subject of this meeting will be the riverfront. Councilman Harrod reminded the Council, former Councilman Shrewsberry had left him in charge of the project to honor former Mayor Vissing. The renaming of Court Avenue to Vissing-Court Avenue was discussed. This brought up many comments about the problems involved by businesses in renaming a street. Councilman Grooms suggested renaming a Park. Councilmen Carter, committee to work on this. There being no Caldwell, and Perkins will serve on a further business to come before the Council Councilman Perkins made the motion to adjourn at 11:20 o'clock A.M., seconded by Councilman Grooms and carried unanimously. ATTEST: C~ ~TCHARD SPEN~ JR., ~L~R~AND TREASURER