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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 PAGE 2 AUGUST 19, 1989 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 PAGE 3 AUGUST 19, 1989 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. PAGE 4 AUGUST 19, 1989 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. PAGE 5 AUGUST 19, 1989 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. PAGE 6 AUGUST 19, 1989 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: c. mC~A~ SPE~ JR., ~_>~N~ T~AS~ER