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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-05-1989COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA JULY 5, ~989 The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met in regular session in Council Chambers, in the City-County Building in Jeffersonville, Indiana, on the 5th day of July 1989, at 7:30 o'clock P.M. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Dale Orem and C. Richard Spencer Jr. at the desk. Mayor Orem asked all those present to stand and pledge allegiance to the flag. The roll was called and those present were: Councilmen Carter, Caldwell, Grooms, Harrod, Perkins, and Williams. Absent: Councilman Waiz. Mayor Orem presented the minutes of the meeting of June 17, 1989 for consideration by the Council. Councilman Carter asked that on page t, paragraph 6 the minutes be corrected read "to B-2 Service". Council President Harrod made the motion to approve the minutes as corrected, seconded by Councilman Carter and carried unanimously. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer presented the register of claims as well as one additional claim that was explained. Councilman Perkins made the motion to approve the claims as presented as well as the additional claim, seconded by Council President Harrod and carried unanimously. Mayor Orem introduced Ordinance No. 89-OR-35, An Ordinance Amending The Comprehensive Zoning Plan For The City Of Jeffersonvitle. City Attorney Filer explained the need for this Ordinance and answered questions. Councilman Perkins made the motion to suspend the rules on Ordinance No. 89-OR-35, seconded by Council President Harrod and carried unanimously. Councilman Perkins then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 89-OR-35 on all three readings, seconded by Council President Harrod and unanimously approved. City Attorney Filer informed the Board all attorneys involved in the lease with the Hughes Group for the riverfront feel fairly close to a lease. An informal meeting with the Council will be held and there will be a public meeting on July 19, 1989 at 7:00 P.M., in Council Chambers. PAGE 2 JULY 5, 1989 Mayor Resolution of Assurances of Step 2+3 Application with Management and the U.S. Resolution is necessary for Federal Orem introduced Resolution No. 89-R-13, A Omnibus the City of Jeffersonvilte in Pursuing a the Indiana Department of Environmental Protection and State grant aid. Environmental Agency. This Following all discussion, Councilman Grooms made the motion to pass Resolution No. seconded by Council President Harrod and carried unanimously. Mayor Orem introduced Resolution No. 89-R-14, A particularly that of the average monthly cost per resident, 89-R-13, Signatory Authorization Resolution. Following discussion it was agreed to add to the fifth paragraph numbered 1, and/or the President of the Common Council. Councilman Perkins made the 89-R-14 with the addition, seconded by unanimously. Mayor Orem introduced Mr. Firm of Proctor, Davis, Ray. This motion to pass Resolution No. Councilman Carter and carried Vernon Azevedo of the Engineering firm has been selected to do the engineering for the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Mr. Azevedo stated he is looking forward to starting the project and invited the Council to call with any questions they may have. Mayor Orem also introduced Mr. Campbell and Mr. Groth. These the Council's representatives to the Department of gentlemen are Redevelopment. Mayor the months at $3,762 months $2,934 a month. An additional Dictaphone run approximately $500 more a month at 60 months more at 84 months. Currently the Signal 19 money Orem informed the Council the radio system for Police will cost $181,769. This can be financed for 60 per month and at 84 Loger/Recorder would and approimately $400 generates approximately $1,500 a month which would be used as partial payment. The Council is reminded to allow for this expenditure at budget time. Assistant Chief Johnson explained the advantages and needs of this 800 M.G. system, and answered questions. Councilman Perkins introduced Ordinance No. 89-OR-36, A Special Appropriation Ordinance, (Police SalarieS, Police Other Garage & Motor, Police Radio & Communication Equipment, and Building Commission Computer Software, Hardware, Training, Travel, Etc.). Questions were answered by Police Chief Harrod and Clerk and Treasurer Spencer. PAGE 3 JULY 5, 1989 Councilman Perkins made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 89-OR-36, seconded by Council President Harrod and carried unanimously. Councilman Perkins made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 89-OR-36 on all three ~eadings, seconded by Council President Harrod passing with the following roll call vote: Councilmen Grooms, Williams, Harrod, Carter, Caldwetl, Ayes: and Perkins. Nays: None. Mayor Orem introduced Ordinance No. 89-OR-37, An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within Same Department (Sanitation Department for a total of $100,000). transfer stating this is a funds for a different use. interrupt a service that Councilman Grooms spoke in favor of this move of previously appropriated and budgeted He continued by stating we cannot afford to is now being provided. With that statement Councilman Grooms made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 89-OR-37. There being no second the motion to suspend fails. Councilman Grooms then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 89-OR-87 on the first and second reading, seconded by Councilman Williams. The motion failed with a 2-4 vote. Councilmen Harrod, Caldwell, Carter, and Perkins voted against this Ordinance. Councilman Grooms then introduced Ordinance No. 89-OR-38, An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within Same Department (Sanitation Department for a total of $27,000). Councilman Grooms asked the Council's cooperation in making this transfer as the services have been received. Councilman Grooms made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 89-OR-38, seconded by Councilman Williams. The motion failed on a vote of 2-4. Councilman Grooms made the'motion to pass Ordinance No. 89-OR-38 on the first and second readings, seconded by Councilman Williams, failing on a vote of 2-4. Councilmen Harrod, Caldwell, Carter, and Perkins voted negative. Mayor Orem asked the Council what their pleasure is regarding garbage collection. There was discussion to have an executive session or a Republican Causus. Council President Harrod stated he will not discuss this again as it has been voted down twice. Following other discussion, Mayor Orem asked if there was a proposal and asked for leadership. He has asked for a plan and PAGE 4 JULY 5, 1989 has not received it. who feels contract, the City threatened with credit rating. Further comments were made by Councilman Williams the City has an obiligation to pay their bill regardless of Council President Harrod asked for a legal breakdown and if will be sued. Attorney Filer warned the City has been a suit and if the City is sued, they will lose their Councilman Perkins indicated a representative of the State Board of Accounts told him that a contract is invalid if the money is not in place at the time of the contract. Mayor Orem and several of the Councilmen will meet Friday morning. notify B.F.I. as to what has happened. Councilman Perkins informed the Council President Harrod will Council three officers of the Police Department, Clifford Lindsey, Marvin Weathers, and Richard Ashabranner, received 3 of the 5 awards given at a National canine school. Congratulations to these officers. Councilman Perkins stated the Director of Redevelopment did a good job in preparing the anneation plan. Also, Police Officer Joe Gelbach and others that were called in on a situation on Maple Street did a good job. He wishes to compliment Officer Gelbach. Councilman Catdwell inquired when street paving would start and was informed major paving by a private company would start July 17, while the City crews would start as soon as weather permits. Councilman Caldwell has received complaints of speeding on Hopkins Lane, Colonial Park Drive and Rhonda. He has also received a request for a street light for a new business at the corner of 8th and Ewing Lane. Mayor Orem stated there is a light at that intersection and to keep in mind what happens when lights are placed close together. Councilman Caldwell complimented Mayor Orem on his choice of Lee Hemingway as Street Commissioner as he is doing an excellent job. Councilman Carter attented a budget siminar in Nashville, Indiana that was conducted by the State Board of Accounts and found it very informative. Councilman Williams has been approached by Chief Collins with questions regarding the 1990 budget in the area of annexation, merit raises, new hires, phone service, etc. General discussion was held and the Council will have to be sensitive due to reassessment. PAGE 5 JULY 5, 1989 Councilman Grooms asks for a the budget sessions. Council President Harrod introduced Ordinance An Ordinance Amending Certain Portions of Section 1 of schedule of department heads for No. 89-OR-39, Ordinance No. 88-OR-34 (Animal President Harrod made the motion to 89-OR-39, seconded by Councilman Council President Harrod then made 89-OR-39 on all three readings, seconded carried with the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilman Grooms, Williams, and Perkins. Nays: None. by Councilman Shelter Overtime). Following discussion, Council suspend the rules on Ordinance No. Perkins and carried unanimously. the motion to pass Ordinance No. Grooms and Harrod, Carter, Caldwell, Council President Harrod introduced Ordinance No. 89-OR-40 An Ordinance Transferring Funds Within Same Department (Animal Shelter Overtime). Council President Harrod made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 89-OR-40, seconded by Councilman Grooms and carried unanimously. Councilman Carter made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 89-OR-40 on all three readings, seconded by Councilman Williams, passing with the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Harrod, Williams, Grooms, and Perkins. of Carter, Caldwetl, Nayes: None. Council President Harrod stated he is not accusing Mayor Orem anything in regard to the garbage collection contract he desires to make sure in his mind everything is right. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer is share of the expenses for the 29% of the pre-payment for $921.98, and a claim for installation of the new phone system which included $34 for installed and would like to know the Council's wishes as to in receipt of a claim for a operation of the switchboard, a claim for Centrex phone system in the amount of the city share of $5,321.03 for the each line if these should be paid and which appropriation should be charged. Councilman Perkins stated he had attended a meeting on the phone system and feels it will be a substantial savings to the City. He feels these should be paid from the Common Council budget. The Council agreeded unanimously to pay for the switchboard and the $921.98 at this time. PAGE 6 JULY 5, 1989 Mayor Orem thanked those 4 Councilmen that "stuck to their guns" regarding the B.F.I situation hoping they know what they are doing. Most cities are trying to get out of the garbage business and this Council is trying to get back in. We have had a very prosperious and productive 6 years around here. Everything we attempt to do it seems there is always a reason why it should be done another way, and we need to reach harmony. This is almost sinfull to the taxpayer of this community to have a team, three of which are City employees, fight progress. We need to keep our tax rate down and the employees need to make as much money as they can. We have been in disagreement regarding B.F.I., but we won't sit down and discuss it. With reference to the sanitation budget for 1990, Mayor Orem stated he hopes the Council takes into consideration all the expenses of running trucks, such as blown tires, wrecker bills, etc., and that a wise decision is made. He wishes this for the citizens of Jeffersonville, not for himself, he has made mistakes because he is doing more, being proud for the things that have been accomplished. Jeffersonville is an outstanding City in Indiana, but not because of this Council. There being no further business to come before the Council Councilman Perkins made the motion to adjourn at 9:20 o'clock P.M., seconded by Councilman Catdwetl and carried unanimously. ATTEST: