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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 PAGE 2 MAY 20, 1989 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 PAGE 3 MAY 20, 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 PAGE 4 MAY 20, 1989 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 PAGE 5 MAY 20, 1989 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. PAGE 6 NAY 20, 1989 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