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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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