HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-20-1989COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
MAY 20, 1989
The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met
in regular session in City Council Chambers, in the City-County Building
in Jeffersonville, Indiana, on the 20th day of May 1989, at 9:30 o'clock
A.M.
The meeting was called to order by
Harrod, and C. Richard Spencer Jr. at the desk.
Council President Harrod asked all
pledge allegiance to the flag.
The roll was called and those present
Carter, Caldwell, Harrod, Perkins, Waiz, and Williams.
Absent: Councilman Grooms.
Council President Harrod presented the minutes
1, 1989 for consideration by the Council.
of May
Council President Tony
those present to stand and
were: Councilmen
of the meeting
Councilman Perkins
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
as well as several additional claims that were explained and discussed°
Councilman Perkins made the motion to approve the claims as presented as
well as the additional claims, seconded by Councilman Waiz and carried
unanimously. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer reminded the Council there is
a need to start the appropriate actions to pay for the expenses relating
to the new firehouse $3.
Council President Harrod introduced Mr. Mike Czerwonka a
spokesman for the Hughes Company who requested a 30 day extension of the
deadline for the execution of the lease agreement. The 38 page document
was delivered to the Council the day before (May 19). Councilman
Perkins asked Mr. Czerwonka why the last two meetings had been canceled.
Mr. Czerwonka explained that without the document to discuss there was
little need for the meetings. He further explained this is complex and
time-consuming and represents a substantial financial commitment. They
are not dragging their feet but being diligent. Councilman Perkins
asked if the lease will be between Hughes and the Park Department or the
City Council? Mr. Czerwonka explained this was drafted by using the
minutes of the meeting when th~ Request For Proposals was approved.
that were in attendance.
would have final approval
Other questions
opposition stop
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Councilman Perkins then asked what effect the proposed development
between the bridges will have on this. It is hoped it will be enhanced.
Councilman Williams made the motion to grant a 30 day extension with the
understanding another extension may be requested by either side,
seconded by Councilman Perkins and unanimously carried.
The meeting was then opened to questions from the citizens
It was asked if the Historic Board of Review
of the building, with the answer being no.
and answers include: Would any amount of publ
this plan? Public input is needed and desired. Th
plans are being modified
done? Redevelopment has
bridges. Has a specific
continually.
completed a
market study
Has a total inpact study been
study for the area between the
been done? This is up to the
developer. What are the financial responsibilities if this fails? The
City will not suffer. Will the improvements ever be owned by the City?
At this point the understanding is the City will own it at the end of
the lease. Who will negotiate the "piggyback" area? The choice of the
developer will be by the Department of Redevelopment, but it will have
to come to the City Council. There will be developer presentations for
this area that are open to the public Monday, May 22, and Tuesday, May
23, at 4 P.M., in the Harbor Room of the Ramada Inn.
Councilman Perkins introduced Ordinance No. 89-OR-20, An
Ordinance Rezoning Certain Property From R-2, Residential, to B-2,
Service Business for the third and final reading. He then made a motion
to table this Ordinance. Councilman Carter seconded the motion which
carried unanimously.
Council President Harrod introduced Ordinance No. 89-OR-21,
An Ordinance Vacating The Cul De Sac At The North End Of Ohio Avenue,
asking Mr. Michael Maschmeyer, an attorney representing Hardee's Food
System to speak. Mr. Maschmeyer explained Hardee's is willing to build
a small turnaround, and has agreed to revise their site plan to allow
the existing alley, which they will fence, to remain. Hardee's will not
grant an easement. Following all discussion, Councilman Caldwell made
the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 89-OR-21, seconded by
Councilman Perkins and carried unanimously. Councilman Caldwell then
made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 89-OR-21 on all three readings,
with the understanding that Hardee'~ will relocate the turnaround, at
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Hardee's expense, with the approval of the Building
seconded by Councilman Perkins and carried unanimously.
Councilman Caldwell introduced Ordinance No.
1989
Commissioner,
89-OR-2~, An
Ordinance Replacing The Jeffersonville Subdivision Ordinance Adopted in
1961 for the third and final reading. Building Commissioner Scales
explained the changes in pages 19-20. Councilman Carter made the motion
to pass Ordinance No. 89-0R-22 on the third reading, seconded by
Councilman Williams and carried unanimously.
Councilman Perkins introduced Ordinance No. 89-OR-23, A
Special Appropriations Ordinance for City Court. Following all
discussion, Councilman Perkins made the motion to pass Ordinance No.
89-OR-23 for the third and final reading, seconded by Council President
Harrod passing with the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Harrod, Perkins, Waiz, Caldwell, Carter, and
Williams.
Nays: None.
Councilman Caldwell introduced Mr. Kevin Wiggam, a
' n
representative of Metal Sales Manufacturing Corporatzo , who appealed to
the Council for the consideration of an addition to Ordinance No.
87-OR-72. Mr. Wiggam feels this Ordinance is dzscrzmznato Y toward a
certain product (metal siding); and the City should give residents the
option. Councilman Caldwell asked Mr. Wiggam to present, in letter
form, the changes he is requesting. Mr. Wiggam will be informed when
this will be on the agenda if there will be any changes.
Councilman Caldwell introduced Building Commissioner Scales
aking that he further explain his request for computer programming. A
$6,000 computer has been donated to the Building Commission and the
requested program and training will be for this computer. Mr. Scales
has issued 750 building permits in excess Of $40,000 so far this year.
Councilman Waiz asked how many of these are new buildings- Mr. Scales
will get this information. Councilman Perkins appreczate the great
support from Mr. Scales' s office, explaining the Building Commissioner' s
Office is working very hard for the City of Jeffersonville. He then
asked Mr. Scales if the current staff would be able to handle the work
if the Meadows and Oak Park were annexed. Mr. Scales was not able to
answer this. Mr. Scales will
see if payment could be made
funds could be included in the
appropriation.
Council President Harrod introduced Ordinance No.
An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within the Same
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inquire about the billing procedures to
after the first of the year so that the
1990 budget rather than through a special
89-~OR-25,
Department
(Sanitation). As there was no representative present to speak on behalf
of the Ordinance, Councilman Perkins made the motion to table Ordinance,
No. 89-OR-25, seconded by Councilman Carter and carried unanimously.
Ordinance No. 89-OR-26, An Ordinance Transferring Certain
Funds Within Same Department (Common Council for Insight Cablevision)
was introduced. Following explanation and discussion, Councilman
Perkins made the motion to suspend the rules on Ordinance No. 89-OR-26,
seconded by Councilman Carter and carried unanimously. Councilman
Perkins made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 89-OR-28 on all three
readings, seconded by Councilman Waiz, passing with the following roll
call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Carter, Williams, Caldwell, Waiz, Perkins,
and Harrod.
Nays: None.
Council President Harrod introduced Resolution No. 89-R-9, A
Resolution to advertise for special appropriations from the General Fund
for the Animal Shelter, and from Cumulative Capital Improvement for the
repair of the Nachand Fieldhouse Roof. Ms. Dee Huinker, Manager of the
Animal Shelter explained she has been operating on the same budget for
five years. Councilman Perkins asked if the City has received payment
from the County and other contributors this year, and was informed no
payments have been received. Councilman Perkins requests that Ms.
Huinker send these claims demanding, not asking for payment. He feels
that if payment is not received the shelter should refuse to take the
animals. Councilman Perkins and Ms. Huinker will go to the County
Commissioners and the Town Boards. The same rates have been in effect
since 1972 and an increase is warranted.
$50,000. Councilman Waiz requestes Ms.
the percentage of animals from each
The County should be asked for
Huinker inform the Council of
area. Participation based on
assessed valuation was discussed. Councilman Perkins made the motion to
pass Resolution No. 89-R-9, seconded by Councilman Harrod and carried
unanimously.
tabled.
The Statement of
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Benefits for Water Works Supplies, Inc. was
Council President Harrod introduced Mr. Dick Wright, President
of Steamboat Days who will meet with the Council after the meeting.
Councilman Caldwell has asked the County Commissioners for
$5,000 to $15,000 to help the Park Department take care of those parks
that are in the County. He has been turned down by the Commissioners.
The Parks Department has been making an attempt to keep these areas up.
It is the general agreement of the Council to give the priority to those
parks in the City and to keep those in the County on iow priority.
There is a concern for the playground equipment in these parks and the
Council also agrees to remove the equipment if it is unsafe.
Councilman Perkins asked Attorney Fifer where we are in the
remodeling of the City-County Building. The City has received payment
and we still have the two court rooms. The Commissioners now owe the
City another $20,000, and Councilman Perkins feels we should proceed.
Clerk and Treasurer Spencer will submit the claim. Councilmen Perkins,
Harrod, and Waiz, will serve as a committee to continue procedures for
the planning and designing of the Council Chambers. Clerk and Treasurer
Spencer informed the Council the money for this is readily available at
this time through a tranfer in the Council budget.
Councilman Perkins, through a request from Oakshire Classics,
is looking for an area for Oakshire Classics to lease. He is looking at
an area believed owned by the City across from Playsquare Park.
Councilman Waiz is concerned about a previous refusal of rezoning in
this area. Councilman Perkins asked the Council to look for an area for
this purpose.
Council President Harrod questioned the progress of the
Committee to honor former Mayor Vissing. There are concerns about the
renaming of Court Avenue to Vissing Court for the number of businesses
on Court Avenue. As Mayor Vissing was instrumental in the construction
of the City-County Building, it is suggested a remodeled area of the
building be named for him. The naming of the block the building is on
as Vissing Plaza was also suggested. There should be something by the
next meeting. Council President Harrod welcomed former Councilman Bill
Shrewsberry who volunteered his help to the committee.
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Councilman Williams said it was good to be back after spending
30 days on assignment in another state.
Councilman Carter indicated a need for a "dead end"
Maple and Mulberry and new signs at Maple and Ohio.
sign at
Building
Commissioner Scales has received new sign regulations from the State and
finds there is a need to replace several signs.
signage should be considered in the next budget.
Former Councilman Shrewsberry,
Jeffersonville, finds exciting
construction. He offers his
The need to upgrade the
upon
things going on with
help in Indianapolis
returning to
amazing growth and
indicating he is
available.
regarding
between the bridges. Mr. Shrewsberry
of State Highways will be here on June
to talk about 1-265.
Ordinance No. 89-OR-27, An
Councilman Perkins would like to meet with Mr. Shrewsberrry
help with the Alcoholic Beverage Commission for the area
informed the Council the Director
7, and this would be a good time
Ordinance Ammending Ordinance No.
87-OR-33 was introduced. This Ordinance ammends portions of the 1988
salaries in City Court, Parks Department, and Animal Shelter. Following
all discussion Councilman Perkins made the motion to suspend the rules
for Ordinance No. 89-0R-27, seconded by Council President Barrod,
passing unanimously. Councilman Perkins made the motion to pass
Ordinance No. 89-OR-27 on all three readings, seconded by Councilman
Williams, passing with the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Carter, Harrod, Perkins, Waiz and Williams.
Nays: None.
Abstained: Councilman Caldwell
There being no further business to come before the Council
Councilman Perkins made the motion to adjourn at 11:45 o'clock A.M.,
seconded by Councilman Walz and carried unanimously.
ATTEST:
C. ~CHARD SPEWER JR~/CLERK AND TREASURER