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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-05-1989COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA JUNE 5, 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, P.M. The meeting was called to Richard Spencer Jr. at the desk. Mayor Orem asked all allegiance to the flag. The roll was called Carter, Caldwell, Grooms, Harrod, Perkins, Waiz, Absent: None. Mayor Orem presented the minutes of on the 5th day of June 1989, at ?:30 o'clock order by Mayor Dale Orem, and C. those present to stand and pledge and those present were: Councilmen and Williams. the meeting of May 20, 1989 for consideration by the Council. Council President Harrod made the motion to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by Councilman Williams and carried unanimously. Mayor Orem presented the minutes of the special meeting of May 29, 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 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 Council President Harrod and carried on a vote of 6-1. Councilman Grooms objects to the claim for Sedwick and Sedwick, Attorneys of Law. Councilman Perkins thanked and commended Building Commissioner Scales, Police Chief Mike Harrod, and Arson Inspector John Palmer for their help with a recent neighborhood problem. Mayor Orem invited all in attendance to pizza, compliments of Mr. Jay Rohrer, the new owner of Domino's Pizza in Jeffersonville. Councilman Williams introduced Mr. John Wells, owner of Gray & Wells Paint & Body Shop who explained the need for Ordinance No. 89-OR-20, An Ordinance Rezoning Certain Property From R-2 Residential, to R-2 Service Business. Building Commissioner Scales explained new State laws govern any changes to existing paint booths or construction of new booths, commending Mr. Wells for trying to update his business. PAGE 2 JUNE 5, 1989 Councilman concern of denied he competitive, Williams read a prepared statement having to do with the the area residents. When asked Mr. Wells would have to move his business in order and he is trying to stay in downtown stated if this is to grow and keep Jeffersonville. A resident of the neighborhood, Mr. Young, spoke for himself and several neighbors in oppossition to this. Councilman Waiz would like to see the type of paint booth Mr. Wells would install in operation. Following all discussion, Councilman Carter made the motion to table the third reading of Ordinance No. 89-OR-20 until Councilman Perkins. Building Commissioner Scales able to make the next meeting, seconded by informed arrangements for a down payment of the Council he had been $3,500 with the balance of $3,000 with no interest due in January 1990, on the proposed computer software for his office. Discussion followed on what the installation of this program would do for his office. It is felt the additional funds being generated by the Building Commissioner due to the increase in permits would justify the expenditure of this money. Councilman Perkins made the motion to pass Resolution 89-R-10, A Resolution Authorizing The Advertisement Of An Additional Appropriation From The General Fund for the Building Commission and the Police Department, seconded by Council President Harrod and carried on a vote of 6-1. Councilman Caldwell voted in oppossition. Councilman Perkins introduced Ordinance No. 89-OR-28, An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within The Same Department (Police). Following all discussion, Councilman Perkins made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 89-OR-28, seconded by Council President Harrod and carried unanimously. Councilman Perkins then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. with the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Groom, Waiz, and Perkins. Nays: None. Ordinance No. 89-OR-25, 89-OR-28 on all three readings passing Williams, Harrod, Carter, Caldwell, An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within The Same Department (Sanitation), which was tabled at the May 20, 1989 meeting was reintroduced and opened for discussion. Mayor PAGE 3 JUNE 5, 1989 Orem explained the request was to the building and operating of a transfer station to permit the payments to Browning Ferris Industries. there would be a general savings of approximately transfer funds that were budgeted for an area that would Mayor Orem stated $80,000 with the B.F.I. show no when comparing the total number of people in Motor Sanitation. It appears to Councilman Perkins this means pave streets, and he fails to see the merits of private contract. Councilman Perkins presented fiqures that he feels savings, but a shift of monies from Sanitation to Motor Vehicle, Vehicle and less money to vs. public at this point. He also feels the program should have been implemented gradually. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer, when asked, stated he felt if the same number of employees at present are maintained and with the adding of the B.F.I. contract no money will be saved. He will provide the Council with figures at the next meeting or sooner. Councilman Caldwell asks that we all work together as we are on the same team. Councilman Perkins asked for a democrat caucus, which Mayor Orem granted at 9:05 o'clock P.M. Mayor Orem reconvened the meeting at 9:20 o'clock P.M. Councilman Perkins made the motion to table Ordinance No. 89-0R-25, seconded by Councilman Caldwell. Mayor Orem asked why not transfer what is owed? Councilman Perkins stated the claim was not on the list for this meeting so it could wait until the next meeting. Mayor Orem presented a Statement of Benefits for Water Works Supplies, Inc., explaining the benefits of this company. Following all discussion, Councilman Waiz made the motion to pass Resolution No. 89-R-11, accepting the Statement of Benefits for Water Works Supplies, Inc., seconded by Councilman Carter and passing unanimously. Councilman Caldwell introduced Ordinance No. 89-0R-29 An Ordinance Amending Ordinance Regarding City Licenses. Building Commissioner Scales explained the need for this amendment as brought to his attention by the State Board of Accounts. Councilman Perkins made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 89-OR-29, seconded by Councilman Waiz and carried unanimously. Councilman Perkins motion to pass Ordinance No. 89-OR-29 on all three readings, by Councilman Waiz and carried U~animousty. made the seconded PAGE 4 JUNE 5, 1989 Councilman Perkins Department Heads. He has had oceasslon finds them all courteous and helpful. Councilman Waiz asked what the the railroad tracks at American Commercial Barge Lines was zoned. thought to be light industry. and inform Councilman Waiz if Councilman Caldwell complimented Mayor Orem on his choice of to work with many of them and Commissioner Scales will check it is not. as well as property on Utica Pike West of It is on this statement made by Councilman Perkins regarding the Councilman Caldwell would welcome the opportunity to Mayor and Council to discuss all points. Councilman Waiz agree with the department heads. sit down with the Councilman Carter questioned the status of the requested "Dead End" signs. Street Commissioner Hemingway informed him the signs were delivered this day and would be installed tomorrow. Councilman Williams stated his concern for a television news report regarding insects in the Greenwood Apartments. This is a serious problem and there is a need to find out the details and deal with the problem effectively. This does look bad on the City. Insect control is the responsibility of both tenant and landlord. Councilman Grooms inquired if a date has been set for the next meeting to go over the lease with the Hughes Group. no date has been set. Councilman Perkins asks Sedwick be included when the attorneys discuss the Attorney Filer said that Attorney Anne lease. Councilman Grooms feels the figures Sanitation Department are Sharing Funds being used in submitted by Councilman Perkins on the not all inclusive due to Federal Revenue the past. Councilman Grooms was questioned about the blocking of the street from Buttonwood Subdivision to Northaven. The City did not block this, the developer did. As this is not a dedicated street, the developer has this right. Building Commissioner Scales said there is an Ordinance restraining residents from blocking the street gutters in front of their homes. He stated that rolled curbs are considered a part of the street. Councilman Waiz is concerned that pool drainage to City streets may be causing a deterioration of said streets. Commissioner Scales stated that he has recommended that pool water drainage go to the street rather than neighbors yards. PAGE 5 JUNE 5, 1989 There being no further business to come before Council President Harrod made the motion to adjourn at P.M., seconded by Counczlma Waiz and carried unanimously. the Council 9:55 o'clock ~LE~.O~EI~, ' ATTEST: ~CHARD SPENCE~JR., C E~J~ AND TREASURER C.