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:
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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,
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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
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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
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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,
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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 - ~-
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