HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-19-1989COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
AUGUST 19, 1989
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 19th day of August 1989, at 9:30 o'clock
A.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, Waiz, and Williams.
Absent: None.
Mayor Orem presented
for consideration
by the Council.
the minutes of the meeting of August 9,
Councilman Grooms made the
1989
motion to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by Council
President Harrod 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 ~dditional claims, seconded by Council President Harrod and
carried unanimously.
As the agenda for this meeting is lengthty and there are many
citizens that wish to speak, Councilman Perkins made the motion to amend
the agenda, seconded by Councilman Williams and carried unanimously.
Councilman Williams introduced Ordinance No. 89-OR-47, An
Ordinance Rezoning Certain Property From R-I, Residential, To R-2,
Multi-Family Residential. Attorney Jack Vissing, representing Mr. James
Pace, owner of the property represented by this Ordinance, spoke
regarding the plans for the development of the area. The plan is for a
5 story condominium/apartment complex. Ms. Barbara Wilson, a resident
of the adjoining subdivision spoke opposing a 5 story building and
presented a petition signed by residents of the subdivision. Ms.
Margaret Morton also spoke against the building of anything more than a
2 story building. Councilman Waiz reminded the Council they have been
asked to rezone the area, not approve the plans. Mr. Grant Morton
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expressed
experienced in 1962.
made the motion to
concern with potential problems of water such as they
Following continued discussion, Councilman Perkins
reject Ordinance 89-0R-47, seconded by Councilman
Caldwell~ with the motion to defeat passing on a vote of 6-1.
Councilman Waiz cast the oppossing vote.
Council President Harrod presented
Resolution Adopting A Written Fiscal
Provision Of Services To An Annexed
Councilman Perkins made the motion
seconded by Councilman Grooms passing on a vote of 7-0.
Council President Harrod introduced Ordinance
An Ordinance Concerning The Annexation Of Adjacent
Resolution No. 89-R-20, A
Plan Establishing A Policy For The
Area. Following all discussion,
to pass Resolution No. 89-R-20,
No. 89-OR-48,
And Contiguous
Territory. Councilman Perkins made the motion to suspend the rules on
Ordinance No. 89-OR-48, seconded by Councilman Grooms. At this point
Clerk and Treasurer Spencer, speaking as a taxpayer, asked the Council
not suspend the rules in anticipation of passing Ordinance No. 89-OR-48
on all three readings at this time but to take the time to adequately
study the full impact of this annexation. The vote to suspend the rules
failed on
a vote of 6-1
a resident
Mark Rommel,
annexation. Following further discussion regarding
profztabzll y for the City the vote was called for.
89-OR-48 passed 7-0 on the first and second reading.
with Council President Harrod voting no. Mr.
of 2905 Bishop Circle, spoke against the
tax rates and
Ordinance No.
property to the Hughes Group.
the lease were Bill Weidner,
Ruth Frederick. Speaking in
Mike Waiz, and W. Fred Hale.
Council President Harrod initiated discussion of the proposed
lease between the City and the Hughes Group for certain Riverfront
property. Attorney Gubiak, representing a group known as the Riverfront
Coalition presented a summary of opposition to the lease of riverfront
Members of the coalition speaking against
Ed McVeety, Patty Graber, Jean Burke,~ ~and
favor of the lease were Greg Flit~,
Attorney Anne Marie Sedwick explained the
legal aspects of the lease and answered questions. Attorney Charles
McGregor also spoke on the legal aspects. Councilman Perkins spoke
against the lease stating he feels the City is coming up short
economically. Others voicing opinions were Scott Pollen - for, Jack
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Dempsey - against, Jack Ragland - for, and Mike Sodrel - for. At the
conclusion of all comments and discussion, Councilman Waiz made the
motion to enter into the lease with the Hughes Group, seconded by
Councilman Grooms passing with the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Waiz, Grooms Williams, Caldwell, Harrod, and
Carter.
Nays: Councilman Perkins.
A recess was granted at 11:25 o'clock A.M.
The meeting was reconvened at 11:40 o'clock A.M.
Ordinance No. 89-OR-45, An Ordinance Transferring Certain
Funds Within Same Department~ was presented for the third and final
reading. Council President Harrod made the motion to pass Ordinance No.
89-OR-45 on the final reading~ seconded by Councilman Williams~ passing
with the following roll call vote being recorded:
Ayes:
Carter.
Nays:
record show he feels this
Councilmen Waiz, Grooms,
Councilman Perkins.
department is
Williams, Harrod, Caldwell and
Councilman Perkins wishes the
totally over budget.
Council President Harrod presented Ordinance No. 89-OR-49, An
Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within Same Department (Animal
Shelter). This request is for transfer of appropriated funds, however
when the final cost of the incinerator is in it appears it will be
necessary to ask for an additional appropriation. Councilman Perkins
stated his willingness to ask those other areas such as Seltersburg to
contribute more money to the operation of the shelter and the
incinerator. Councilman Grooms will go with Councilman Perkins. Mayor
Orem is under the impression
very well and suggests this
made the motion to suspend
the animal shelter in New Albany is run
be looked into. Council President Harrod
the rules for Ordinance No. 89-OR-49,
seconded by Councilman Grooms, and carried unanimously. Councilman
Carter then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 89-OR-49 on all three
readings, seconded by Councilman Williams, passing with the following
roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Grooms, Williams, Harrod, Caldwell, Carter,
Waiz, and Perkins.
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Nays: None.
Discussion was initiated regarding the County Commissioners
request that the City provide one third of the cost toward the purchase
of property and materials for an additional parking lot for the
City-County building. Councilman Perkins tends to agree in principle
with Councilman Grooms feeling that City residents pay County taxes and
therefore the City should not have to pay for the lot. He is not
oppossed to contributing something but not one third. Councilman Carter
suggests looking into the possibility of the City street department
helping with grading, leveling, paving, as the City contribution.
Councilman Grooms feels the City did not create the problem. The new
jail was mandated and this new jail will be taking the City parking lot.
Mayor Orem pointed out that those using the Watt Street entrance to the
building are at least three fourths county employees and most visitors
to the building go to the county offices. Councilman Caldwell feels
there needs to be more cooperation between the City and the County on
the court space, animal shelter, parking lot, etc. Councilman Harrod
feels the Council should not participate in the financing if the Council
did not participate in the negotiation for the property. Following all
discussion, Councilman Perkins made the motion that the Council go on
record and ask the City Attorney to notify the County by letter the City
will not participate in the financing of an additonal parking lot,
seconded by Councilman Grooms, passing on a 5-1-1 vote. Councilman
Caldwell voted in opposition, Councilman Waiz abstained from the vote.
Councilman Caldwell made reference to a letter regarding stop
signs at Catherine and Roma and the potholes on Roma. This letter has
been forwarded to the proper department. Jeff Little League and G.R.C.
Little League have been merged into one and as of this day there is a
group representing all of Jeffersonville one game away from the Little
Leaque World Series. As this change has been good for Jeffersonville,
Councilman Caldwell feels that the vote on the Riverfront will be good
for all of Jeffersonville and commends the Council for this move.
A representative of Gold's Pawn Shop voiced concerns regarding
the Steamboat Days Festival. She was told to contact Mr. Dick Wright of
the Steamboat Days Committee.
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Mr. Jack
placed in the left
has been requested
Pangborn asks that notice of Council meetings be
column on the front page of the Evening News. This
numerous times and it does not get done. The
newspaper is notified in January of each year of all regularly scheduled
meetings and notified at least 48 hours in advance of all meetings other
than regular meetings.
Councilman Perkins asks that he and Councilman Waiz be
designated to work with the company that is providing the wood for the
Court Room. There were no objections to this. Councilman Perkins feels
that policies and procedures need to be developed for the Animal Shelter
and asks to be involved in this process. Councilman Perkins received a
call from Clarksvitle Town Board President Dickman regarding annexation
areas between Clarksville and Sellersburg. The legal aspects of this
were discussed and Councilman Perkins asks that this be a mute point and
that Sellersburg not be put on the agenda on this matter.
Councilman Carter asks that asphalt be applied to the alley
between Locust and Walnut and Chestnut and Market.
Councilman Grooms announced there will be a Department of
Redevelopment meeting Tuesday, August 22, at 5:00 o'clock P.M.
Representatives of the DeMars Group will most likely be there. Mayor
Orem asks all Councilmen attend this meeting and every meeting regarding
the development of the property "between the bridges", to attempt to
become a partner. The September Council meetings will be September 5th
and 16th. The budget hearings will be Monday August 21, and Monday
August 28 at 7:30 o'clock P.M. in the Mayor's Conference Room.
Councilman Perkins asks that the fiscal plan for the
annexation of the remainder of Jeffersonville Township and Utica be
initiated. Following all discussion, Councilman Perkins made the motion
to authorize the Department of Redevelopment to contract up to $10,000
with a consultant to study the feasibility of annexation of the rest of
Jeffersonville Township and those parts of Utica Township that might be
advantagous to the City, seconded by Councilman Waiz, passing on a 6-1
vote. Councilman Harrod voted no.
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There being no further business to come before the Council
Councilman Perkins made the motion to adjourn at 1:10 o'clock P.M.,
seconded by Council President Harrod and carried unanimously.
ATTEST:
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