HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-17-1989COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
JUNE 17, 1989
The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met
in regular session in the Mayor's Conference Room, in the City-County
Building in Jeffersonville, Indiana, on the 17th day of June 1989, at
9:30 o'clock A.M.
The meeting was called
Richard Spencer Jr. at the desk.
Mayor Orem asked all
allegiance to the flag.
Carter,
to order by Mayor Dale Orem and C.
those present to stand and pledge
The roll was called and those present were: Councilmen
Caldwell, Grooms, Harrod, Perkins, Waiz, and Williams.
Mayor Orem presented the minutes of the meeting of June 5,
1989 for consideration
motion to approve the
President Harrod and carried unanimously.
Councilman Williams introduced Ordinance No.
Ordinance Rezoning Certain Property From R-2 Residential,
by the Council. Councilman Perkins made the
minutes as presented, seconded by Council
89-OR-20, An
to ~-2 Service
Business for the third and final reading. Councilman Perkins stated he
had talked with some of the residents in the area as well as Mr. Wells
who has agreed to a wood screen fence and lighting that will not shine
into the homes of the residents. Councilman Perkins found the residents
feel good about Mr. Wells as a neighbor and this is a compromise all can
live with. Council President Harrod made the motion to pass Ordinance
No. 89-OR-20 on the third reading, seconded'by Councilman Carter and
on a vote of 6-1. Councilman Williams cast the negative
carried
vote.
Councilman Williams introduced Ordinance No.
Ordinance Rezoning Certain Property From R-2, Residential,
Business.
rezoning.
Ordinance
89-OR-30, An
to B-i, Local
Attorney Michael Maschmeyer explained the need for this
Councilman Perkins made the motion to suspend the rules on
No. 89-OR-30, seconded by Councilman Grooms, and carried
unanimously. Councilman Perkins then made the motion to pass Ordinance
No. 89-0R-30 on all three readings, seconded by Councilman Carter and
carried with a unanimous vote.
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Councilman Caldwell introduced Ordinance No. 89-OR-31, an
Ordinance Vacating A Portion Of An Alley, City Of Jeffersonville.
Attorney Allen Morris informed the Council regarding the need for this
Ordinance. Councilman Perkins made the motion to suspend the rules on
Ordinance No. 89-OR-31, seconded by Council President Harrod and
unanimously carried. Councilman Perkins made the motion to pass
Ordinance No. 89-OR-31 on all three readings, seconded by Council
President Harrod and carried unanimously.
Mayor Orem introduced Resolution No. 89-R-12, A Resolution
Regarding The Purchase of Real Property For The Use And Benefit Of The
Jeffersonvi!le Fire Department. Mayor Orem explained the property is
approximately 3/4 acre at the corner of Hamburg Pike and Truckers
Boulevard. The road will be built to State specifications. The two
appraisals were done using differing comparables, one was for $19,000
and the other $75,000. Following all discussion, Council President
Harrod made the motion to pass Resolution No. 89-~R-12, seconded by
Councilman Carter and carried unanimously.
City Attorney Filer brought the Council up to date on the
progress of the negotiations for a lease with the Hughes Group. Due to
the many individuals involved it appears a final draft will be available
July 1 and will be on the agenda for Council consideration July 5.
Councilman Perkins made the motion to allow an additional 30-day
continuance, seconded by Council President Harrod and carried
unanimously.
The Council and Mayor agreed to adjourn to Executive Session
to discuss salaries and personnel at 9:55 A.M.
Mayor Orem callled the meeting back to order at 11:40 A.M. at
which time
committment.
Ordinance No.
Portions Of Section 1 Of
Councilman Grooms asked to be
89-OR-33, An
Ordinance No.
excused to honor a previous
Ordinance Amending Certain
88-OR-34 was introduced and
discussed. Councilman Perkins made the motion to suspend the rules on
Ordinance No. 89-OR-33, seconded by Councilman Carter and carried
unanimously. Councilman Perkins then made the motion to pass Ordinance
No. 89-OR-3~ on all three readings, seconded by Councilman Waiz with
the following roll call vote being recorded:
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Williams.
Ayes: Councilman Perkins, Carter, Waiz, Harrod, Caldwell, and
Nays: None.
Ordinance No. 89-OR-34, An Ordinance Transferring Certain
Funds Within Same Department (Vehicle Maintenance) was introduced and
explained. Following all discussion, Councilman Perkins made the motion
to suspend the rules on Ordinance No. 89-OR-34, seconded by Council
President Harrod and carried unanimously. Councilman Perkins made the
motion to pass Ordinance No. 89-OR-34 on all three readings, and
carried with the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilman Harrod, Caldwell, Williams, Waiz, Carter, and
Perkins.
Nays: None.
Council President Harrod introduced Ordinance No, 89-OR-32,
An Ordinance For An Additional Appropriation from the General Fund and
the Cumulative Capital Improvement Fund. Councilman Carter made the
motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 89-OR-32, seconded by
Council President Harrod and carried unanimously. Councilman Carter
then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 89-OR-32 on all three
readings,
recorded:
seconded by Councilman Waiz, with the following roll call vote
Ayes: Councilmen Carter, Waiz, Perkins, Caldwell, Williams,
and Harrod.
Nayes: None.
Mayor Orem introduced Ordinance
Transferring Certain
No. 89-OR-25,
Funds Within The Same Department
Councilman Williams made the motion
An Ordinance
(Sanitation).
to amend this Ordinance to $27,000,
by Councilman Waiz and carried unanimously. Councilman
seconded
Williams made the motion to suspend
89-OR-25, seconded by Councilman Waiz.
unanimous, therefore it was defeated.
motion to pass Ordinance No.
seconded by Councilman Waiz
vote recorded:
the rules
The vote
Councilman
89-OR-25 on the first
and defeated with the following
on Ordinance No.
to suspend was not
Williams made the
and second reading,
roll call
Ayes: Councilmen Wais, and Williams.
Nays: Councilmen Perkins, Carter, Harrod, Caldwell.
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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 excluding the claim for B.F.I., seconded
by Councilman Harrod and carried by a vote of 5-1. Councilman Waiz
voted in oppossition stating he felt all
claim should be paid.
Councilman Caldwell
regarding a letter he received
This letter has to do with
the claims including the B.F.I.
requests a meeting with the Mayor
from Designs By Cook, 1105 East 10th.
a concept for the development of
Jeffersonville. Councilman Caldwell has been asked by Bob Hedge, 500
Mockingbird to have the catch basin behind his house looked at as he is
concerned for the safety of the children in the neighborhood. Building
Commissioner Scales will look at this.
Councilman Williams informed the Council he will be unable to
attend the July 18 and July 19 budget meetings as he will be out of
town. Councilman Williams has received complaints on a pallet company
on Mitchell. Commissioner Scales and Attorney Filer are working on
this. Councilman Williams also questioned an import car business on
Mitchell not being in compliance with regard to paving. There was
general discussion on the enforcement of paving. Commissioner Scales
will call this particular company.
Councilman Caldwell asked to be excused to honor a previous
committment at this point.
Councilman Perkins complimented Councilman Waiz with regard to
the wedding of Rob Waiz. Councilman Perkins asked if something'was
being done about the Allen house on Meigs Avenue as he feels it is a
health and safety hazard and would like to see it down. Attorney Filer
will start the proper legal work and Commissioner Scales will get quotes
on the demolition of the house. Councilman Perkins complimented Street
Commissioner Hemingway on the great job he is doing. He has had
occassion to call on the street department and appreciates the response.
The alleys are clean and the crews are out quickly when asked.
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Mayor
record as to
Perkins stated
would like to
why they will not pay the B.F.I.
he doubts if the contract is valid.
see the budgets to make sure we are
Orem asked the Council for a statement of official
claim. Councilman
Councilman Carter
going on the right
avenue. Council President Harrod stated he did not enter into the
contract and does not feet he needs to answer on the record. Councilman
Waiz stated although he did vote to pay the claim he would still like to
see all figures involved.
Attorney Filer has been asked by the County if the City would
be interested in a joint purchase of the property across from the Watt
Street entrance to the City-County Building to increase parking. The
property has been appraised
would not exceed $30,000.
into. Councilman Perkins
and the City portion, on a 2/3 - 1/3 basis
Councilman Carter feels it should be looked
agreed asking for a stipulation for some
reserved parking
Building Commissioner and the Fire Marshall. Clerk and
Spencer recommends that other lots in the area be looked at
Councilman Perkins, with Clerk and Treasurer Spencer's help,
to the County. The Council is in favor of this purchase.
spots, one for the Council, one for the Mayor, the
Treasurer
as well.
will talk
Councilman Carter as a member of the Committee to honor Mayor
Vissing, suggests renaming River City Park to Richard L. Visslng
Memorial Park and have a dedication ceremony inviting the Visslng family
as honored guests.
Mrs. Fredericks asked to have answers to some questions. Her
first question referred to an article in the Courier Journal of June 15
regaring the boat ramp at the end of Spring Street. Mayor Orem informed
her the Spring Street ramp will remain for commercial use and Duffy's
Landing is being constructed for pleasure craft where there will be
adequate parking. This decision was made by the Mayor of Jeffersonville
on December 31, 1984. Mrs. Fredericks asked if the Water Park Grant has
been received. Mayor Orem informed her it is being applied for.
Information is available through the Army Corps of Engineers and is
public record.
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JUNE 17, 1989
Council
P.M.,
There being no further business to come before the Council,
President Harrod made the motion to adjourn at 12:10 o'clock
seconded by Councilman Waiz and carried unanimously.
DALE L. OREM, MAY~ ~'-
ATTEST:
C. RICHARD SPENCER JR. , (CJ~ERK AND TREASURER