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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-01-1989COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA MAY 1, 1989 The Common Council of the in regular session in City in Jeffersonville, Indiana, P.M. The meeting was called Richard Spencer Jr. at the desk. Mayor Orem asked all allegiance to the flag. The roll was called Carter, Caldwell, Grooms, Harrod, Perkins, City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met Council Chambers in the City-County Building on the 1st day of May 1989, at 7:30 o'clock to order by Mayor Dale Orem and C. those present to stand and pledge and April and those present and Waiz. were: Councilmen Absent: Councilman Williams. Mayor Orem presented the minutes of the meeting of April 10, 15, 1989 for consideration by the Council. Council President Harrod made the motion to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by Councilman Carter and carried unanimously. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer presented the register of claims. Councilman Carter made the motion to approve the seconded by Councilman Perkins and unanimously Following discussion, claims as presented, carried. Mayor Hughes Company. Orem introduced Mr. Mike Czerwonka, representing the / Mr. Czerwonka explained the terms and language of the Riverfront lease were nearing the final stages and the complete document will be ready by May 15, 1989. The Council will met with the Hughes in the Mayor's Conference Room, May 15, 1989 at 7:30 P.M. Mayor Orem announced he had vetoed Ordinance No. 89-OR-19 based on State law, explaining this area belongs to the Mayor, unless given to the Council. Councilman Perkins explained he had legal research that indicates the opposite. Councilman Perkins moved for a caucus which Mayor Orem granted. Mayor Orem called the meeting back to order at 8:10 o'clock P.M. Councilman Perkins made the motion to override the Mayor's veto of Ordinance No. 89-OR-19, seconded by Councilman Waiz, and passing with a vote of 5-1, with the following roll call vote recorded: PAGE 2 MAY l, 1989 Ayes: Nays: As a Councilmen Harrod, Carter, Caldwell, Waiz, and Perkins. Councilman Grooms. point of clarification, Mayor Orem asked the Council, with the exception of Councilman Perkins, why they want this job. Councilman Waiz stated his main reason was the way the situation with the trash pick up was handled. Councilman Caldwell agreed with Councilman Waiz saying the Council should have had more knowledge of the 5 year plan for the Sanitation Department. As the Council has to answer to the spending of money, more input should be had by the Council before purchases are made, so as not to be made aware by the claim list as it is too late then. Councilman Carter believes the Council should have more of a hand in purchases and contracts. Councilman Carter would also like to have more of a hand in purchasing, particularly with equipment. He believes some equipment that has been purchased has not necessarily been the best and would like to talk with the employees that would use equipment before it is purchased. The cheapest is not always the best. Councilman Harrod declared his reasons were "strictly political". Councilman Grooms thinks his position is clear, that this is another conflict that continues to arise as to what is administrative and what it legislative and what is finance. Hopefully a ruling will clear up as to where the rights of power of the City Council end. Councilman Perkins asked Attorney Filer if a suit is filed who would he represent? Attorney Filer answered by saying he would represent the City of Jeffersonville, the Executive Department. Mayor Orem asked Councilman Caldwell if he wished to introduce the Metal Building Ordinance. Councilman Caldwelt made the motion to table this Ordinance, seconded by Councilman Carter. Motion carried. Mayor Orem introduced Building Commissioner Scales, who along with Mr. John Wells, support of Ordinance Property From R-2 Residential, to 629 thru 637 Michigan Avenue. When in opposition to this Ordinance, projector be used by the Council aware of what is taking place. Harrod made the motion to suspend owner of Gray & Wells, presented drawings in No. 89-OR-20, An Ordinance Rezoning Certain B-2 Service Business. This area is asked if anyone in the audience was a citizen suggested an overhead so that those in attendance could be Following all discussion, Councilman the rules on Ordinance No. 89-0R-20, PAGE 3 MAY 1, 1989 seconded by Councilman Caldwell, with Councilman Perkins casting the negative vote. The motion to suspend the rules was defeated. Councilman Harrod made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 89-OR-20 on the first and second readings, seconded by Councilman Caldwell, passing on a vote of 6-0. Mayor Orem introduced Mr. Michael Maschmeyer, an attorney representing Hardee's Food System, who spoke on the need to vacate a portion of Ohio Avenue. There followed much discussion on the development of the property for a Hardee's Restaurant and possibly another restaurant or motel. Mr. Maschmeyer has consents from Mr. Ron Carroll, Mr. George Hunter, and Mr. Dennis Ott. As this area is a dead end used by the residents of Ohio Avenue as a turnaround, the discussion was opened to those who might be in opposition to this vacation. A neighborhood spokesman indicated there was no objection to the development of the area, however there is a need for an adequate turnaround. There followed discussion on the accessibility of the residents to the garages due to the alley not being dedicated as this is a part of the property to be developed. To allow for further investigation, Councilman Carter made the 89-OR-21, seconded by Councilman Perkins. Councilman Caldwell introduced motion to table Ordinance No. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 89-OR-22, An Ordinance Replacing The Jeffersonville Subdivision Ordinance Adopted in 1961. Building Commissioner Scales spoke on the need to update this Ordinance and answered questions. Councilman Perkins made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 89-OR-22 on the first and second readings only, seconded by Councilman Carter and carried unanimously. Councilman Perkins introduced Ordinance No. 89-OR-23, A Special Appropriations Ordinance, indicating this situation should be an 18 month situation until such time as the Probation User Fund is built up again. Councilman Harrod reminded the Council the Animal Shelter will be asking for a special appropriation of $9,000 at the May 20 Council meeting. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer has been recently notified of House Enrolled Act 1226 which will provide for the collections of Ordinance violations fees of $50 and less. He informed the Council that this collection system could be handled by the additonal position in City Court. City Court has agreed to handle this. Councilman Perkins PAGE 4 MAY 1, 1989 made the motion to pass Ordinance No. readings, seconded by Councilman Waiz, and passing Councilman Harrod and Grooms cast the negative vote. Mayor Orem introduced Fire Chief Commissioner Scales, and John Hawkins, of Kovert, Architects who house. This 89-OR-23 on the first and second on a vote of 4-2. Collins, Building Hawkins, Armstrong presented prelimary plans of a 5,400 square foot fire is estimated to cost $250,000, would have a maintenance-free exterior, expansion possibilities. money recently received would be energy efficient, and will have Councilman Perkins questioned the use of the in settlement from the County for the City-County Building. There have been differences of interpretation on a letter received from the State Board of Accounts, however this should be cleared up by the next Council meeting. Councilman Carter is concerned that this plan will not be adequate in the future and he would like to make sure it is done right. Chief Collins does not feel this would be outgrown but he needs to know whether to proceed with the bidding process and construction documents. Councilman Caldwell made the motion to approve the concept and proceed with the plans, seconded by Councilman Grooms and unanimously carried. Ordinance No. 89-OR-24, An Ordinance Transferring $90,000 From The Cumulative Capital Improvement Fund To The General Fund was introduced. This includes $60,000 for the purchase and equiping of police cars and $30,000 for the repair of the fire house roof. Council President Harrod made the motion to suspend the rules on Ordinance No. 89-OR-24, seconded by Councilman Grooms and carried unanimously. Council President Harrod then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 89-OR-24 on all three readings, seconded by Councilman Grooms and passing with the following role call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Grooms, Harrod, Caldwell, Waiz, Perkins, and Carter. Nays: None. Council President Harrod began the Council business by announcing the Department of Redevelopment meeting with Mr. Gary Cooper will be held Monday, May 8, at 7:30 P.M., and all are invited. Council President Harrod would also like to commend the Fire Department for the excellent job at the recent fire in the Ramada Inn. He would like to PAGE 5 MAY 1, 1989 give help. special thanks to Police Officers Schmidt and Grimes for their Councilman Grooms is in receipt of a 2 page statement from a resident of Riverside Drive regarding the Riverfront development and the Hughes. He appreciates this and encourages opinions from other~ Councilman Grooms is concerned for the need of the repair work on the roof of Nachand Fieldhouse. Mayor Orem said some questions were raised by some Councilmen regarding the low bid and asked if anyone was oppossed to RoofTech at this point. There was no oppossition raised. Councilman Caldwell is concerned for the equipment that is stored in the fieldhouse due to the closing of two youth centers and would like to see the roof repaired. Councilman Grooms is pleased with the success of the recent Sunnyside Pride project and would like the Councilmen to thank those that helped if they see them. Also thank you to B.F.I. for the dumpsters. The City needs more projects of this type. Councilman Perkins has received concerns of some downtown merchants as to the types of booths that are set up during Steamboat Days. He would like to see some regulations. Council President Harrod will set up a meeting with Dick Wright, President of Steamboat Days. Councilman Perkins would like to thank Assistant Police Chief Johnson and the work of the Police Department concerning out-of-state license plates. Councilman Perkins received some complaints on the late cancellation of the last meeting with the Hughes. He suggests the Evening News be notified if this happens again. Oakshire Classics have approached Councilman Perkins regarding leasing an area believed owned by the City to build a facility. Councilman Perkins, Mayor Orem, Attorney Filer and Harold Lakeman will get together on this. The question of new precinct lines has also been brought up. Mayor Orem told the Council that River Hills is doing the footwork involved in this. Councilman Catdwell is pleased with the major steps taken here tonight in the growth of Jeffersonville with Hardee's, Gray & Wells and the new fire house. There is a need to be more open and above board about these concerns. With regard to the property for the Wastewater Treatment Plant mentioned in the Board of Works minutes of April 18, PAGE 6 MAY 1, 1989 1989, Councilman Caldwell was informed the plans call for a 3.9 million gallon facility on this site. He also questioned the reference to materials by Irish Park. Mayor Orem said this is for the repair of the lift station for Highland Park which is now complete. Councilman Carter would like to have the Council's help with a project he has come up with. He would like to block off a portion of the parking lot on the East side of the Osborne House and open it to City employees, elected officials and their families from 4:30 P.M. until after the Steamboat Race on May 3, 1989. This would be an additional fringe benefit to show appreciation for the job done in the past and for the long hot summer to come. He asks the Council approve the funding for the catering of this event and would like to see that any leftover food go to the Haven House or the homeless. Councilman Carter made the motion to spend a maximum of $1,500 from the Council promotion fund for this project, seconded by Councilman Perkins, and approved on a vote of 5-1. Councilman Grooms was oppossed saying he felt this was too little, too late, and would rather see something done for Christmas or Thanksgiving. Fire Chief Collins presented hats to the Council from Cummins that were received with the purchase of the new fire truck. There being no further business to come before the Council, Council President Harrod made the motion to adjourn at 10:10 o'clock P.M., seconded by Councilman Perkins and carried unanimously. ~ALE L.-OREM, MAYOR - ~- ATTEST: