HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-05-1989COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
SEPTEMBER 5, 1989
The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met
in regular session in the City Council Chambers in the City-County
Building in Jeffersonville, Indiana, on the 5th day of September 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, Waiz, and Williams.
Absent: None.
August
Mayor Orem presented the minutes of the meetings of August 19,
21, and August 28, 1989 for consideration by the Council.
Following the .correction of the spelling of a name, Council President
Harrod made the motion to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by
Councilman Williams and carried unanimously.
Mayor Orem gave welcome and praise to the members, coaches,
and families of the Jeffersonville-George Rogers Clark Little League All
Star Team. Councilman Caldwell then presented Resolution No. 89-R-22,
A Resolution Honoring The Jeffersonville-George Rogers Clark Little
League Ail Star Team, calling those in attendance to the front of the
room. Councilman Caldwell made
89-R-22, with a common second by
affirmitive vote. Mayor Orem
the motion to pass Resolution No.
all Council members, and a unanimous
presented a proclamation declaring
September 5, 1989, Jeffersonville-George Rogers Clark Little League day.
Former Councilman Bill Shrewsberry, representing Governor Bayh's office,
presented a letter of congratulations from the Governor to each team
member and the coaches. The team received a standing ovation from all
those in attendance. Those receiving the honors were Mr. Jimmy Steed,
League President, Mr. Bud Davis, Vice President Major League Boys, Mr.
Stan Stewart, Vice President Major League Boys,
Star Team Manager, Mr. Mike Stein, All Star
members, Steve Reed, Brent Lane, Dax Uncle,
Sigler, Travis Williams, Michael Schmitz, Billy Dunn,
Simpson, Brian Cain, Jeromy Cravens, Lee Merrifield,
Mr. Steve Reed Sr., Ail
Team Coach, and team
Joe Nattermann, B. J.
Bryan Locke, Keith
and Jason Owens.
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1989
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 Councilman Carter and carried
unanimously.
Mayor Orem introduced Attorney Sam Gwin who spoke in support
of Resolution No. 89-R-23, A Confirming Resolution Declaring An Area To
Be An Economic Revitalization Area. It was asked if there was anyone
who wished to speak in favor of, or against, this Resolution. There
being none, Councilman Perkins made the motion to pass Resolution No.
89-R-23, seconded by Councilman Grooms and carried unanimously,
contingent upon Redevelopment Commission approval~
Resolution-No. 89-R-24, A Resolution Approving Statement of
Benefits For Purposes of Real Property Tax Abatement (Bales Motor
Company) was presented for discussion. Councilman Perkins made the
motion to pass Resolution No. 89-R-24, seconded by Councilman Grooms.
Resolution No. 89-R-24 was approved unanimously.
Mayor Orem introduced Mr. August Reiter, General Manager of
Wyandot, and Mr. Raymond Headen, Attorney, who explained the plans, and
projected employment for Wyandot. Council President Harrod made the
motion to pass Resolution No. 89-R-25, A Resolution Declaring An Area
To Be An Economic Revitalization Area (Wyandot), seconded by Councilman
Caldwell and unanimously carried.
Ordinance No. 89-OR-52, An Ordinance Authorizing The Issuance
And Sale Of City Of Jeffersonville, Indiana, $2,200,000 Variable Rate
Demand Economic Development Revenue Bonds (Wyandot, Inc. Project), was
introduced and it was explained the City would not be liable for these
bonds. Councilman Grooms made the motion to suspend the rules for
Ordinance No. 89-OR-52, seconded by Councilman Perkins and carried
unanimously. Councilman Grooms made the motion to pass Ordinance No.
89-OR-52 on all three readings, seconded by Councilman Perkins, passing
with a unanimous vote.
Attorney Filer explained the Town of Sellersburg is seeking
consent to annex 5 separate parcels of property which are identified as
Areas A, B, C, D, E, and F. Speaking in support of this consent were Ms.
Susan Williams, Attorney for the Town of Sellersburg, Mr. David Mosley,
Attorney representing a group of land owners seeking annexation by
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Sellersburg, Ms. Karen Storey, and Mr. Roy Everett, Town Board Members.
Mr. John Toombs, Engineer, presented maps depicting the areas. There
followed much discussion regarding each area. Mr. Sam Gwin, Attorney
for the Town of Clarksvitle also asked questions and made comments. The
only area Jeffersonville may be interested in is the Area marked E.
Following further discussion a short recess was granted to allow the
Council to study the maps.
Council President Marrod introduced Ordinanc~ No. 89-OR-4~
An Ordinance Concerning The Annexation Of Adjacent And Contiguous
Territory (The Meadows), for the third and final reading. Councilman
Perkins made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 89-OR-48 on the third
reading, seconded by Councilman Grooms, passing with the following roll
call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Grooms, Williams, Harrod, Carter, Caldwell,
Waiz, and Perkins.
Nays: None.
Mayor Orem indicated the next agenda item, Voluntary
Annexation (Bill Julius) is now a mute issue with the passage of
Ordinance No. 89-OR-48.
Mayor Orem introduced Ordinance No. 89-OR-53, An Ordinance
For Voluntary Annexation (L. R. Inman). Mr. Inman was introduced and
answered questions. Councilman Perkins made the motion to suspend the
rules on Ordinance No. 89-OR-53, seconded by Council President Harrod
and carried unanimously. Councilman Perkins then made the motion to
pass Ordinance No. 89-OR-53, on readings one, two, and three, and
welcomed Mr. Inman to the City, seconded by Councilman Harrod, passing
with the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Perkins, Waiz, Caldwell, Carter, Harrod,
Williams, and Grooms.
Nays: None.
Attorney Fifer explained the Ordinance Amending the
Comprehensive Plan is not ready for this meeting, however should be on
the agenda October 2, 1989 or for a special meeting.
Mayor Orem introduced Ordinance No. 89-OR-54, An Ordinance
Transferring Funds Within Same Department (City Attorney). Councilman
Perkins made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No.
89-OR-54, seconded by Council President Harrod and carried unanimously.
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Councilman Perkins, made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 89-OR-54 on
the first, second, and third readings, seconded by Councilman Grooms and
carried unanimously.
Ordinance No. 89-OR-55, An Additional Appropriation Ordinance
(Non-Reverting Capital Projects Fund, Federal Revenue Sharing Fund,
Cumulative Capital Development Fund, and Motor Vehicle Fund), was
introduced for discussion. Councilman Carter made the motion to suspend
the rules for Ordinance No. 89-0R-55, seconded by Councilman Waiz and
unanimously carried. Councilman Carter then made the motion to pass
Ordinance No. 89-0R-55 on all three readings, seconded by Councilman
Grooms passing with the following roll call vote:
Williams,
Ayes: Councilmen
and Grooms.
Nays: None.
City Attorney
Perkins, Waiz, Caldwell, Carter, Harrod,
Filer introduced Mr.
John Boyd, and Mr. Roger
Erwin, Attorneys representing the partnership that owns Claysburg II
Towers. The Attorneys presented the Council with copies of a written
"Offer of Settlement" regarding the matter of real property taxes
assessed for the years 1979-1987, including interest and penalties.
Following explanations and questions the motion was made and granted for
a caucus at 9:35 o'clock P.M.
Mayor Orem called
P.M.
document,
the meeting back to order at 10:10 o'clock
Following further questions and answers and reference to the
Councilman Waiz made the motion to accept the taxes paid for
the first five years as billed, that the taxes
interest for the second five years be paid, plus $5,000
fees. Councilman Grooms made the second with the motion
the following roll call vote:
plus penalties and
for attorney
passing with
Ayes: Councilmen Grooms, Williams, Harrod, Carter, and Waiz.
Nays: Councilmen Caldwell and Perkins. Councilman Perkins
explained he feels this is unfair to the taxpayers of Clark County to
settle a tax bill for less than the Court said was owed in a judgement.
Councilman Perkins asked that Clarksville Town Board President
Dickman be allowed to express his views regarding the annexation consent
request by Sellersburg. Mr. Dickman explained Clarksville's position
regarding the areas of interest to both Clarksvilte and Sellersburg.
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There followed further comments and
Town Board members.
Councilman Caldwell made
explanations from the Attorneys and
the motion to pass Resolution No.
89-R-29,
A Resolution
Granting
Indiana, to Annex
Councilman Grooms.
vote.
89-R-26,
Consent To
Territory Designated By
Resolution No. 89-R-29
The Town Of Sellersburg,
Exhibit D, seconded by
passed with a unanimous
Councilman Grooms made the motion to pass Resolutions No.
89-R-27, and 89-R-28, Resolutions Granting Consent To The Town
Of Sellersburg, Indiana To Annex Territory Designated By Exhibits A, B,
and C, seconded by Councilman Williams, passing on a vote of 4-3.
Councilmen Perkins, Carter, and Caldwell voted no.
Councilman Carter made the motion to pass Resolution No.
89-R-30, A Resolution Granting Consent To The Town Of Sellersburg,
Indiana To Annex Territory Designated By Exhibit F, seconded by
Councilman Waiz, passing on a vote of 5-2. Councilmen Perkins and
Caldwell voted in opposition.
Councilman Perkins made the motion to deny Resolution No.
89-R-31, A Resolution Granting Consent To The Town of Sellersburg,
Indiana To Annex Territory Designated By Exhibit E, seconded by
Councilman Waiz. The vote to deny Resolution No. 89-R-31 was
unanimous.
Councilman Perkins asked Attorney Filer for a complete list of
Department of Redevelopment debt and if a letter has been written asking
for a study to annex the Oak Park area.
Councilman Caldwell acknowledged and gave thanks for the stop
sign at Catherine and Roma and the repair of the drainage ditch at
Viking -and Mockingbird. He requests strip paving on 8th Street
particularly from Springdale to Perrin.
Councilman Carter asked again to have the alley at Elizabeth
paved. Mayor Orem and Councilman Carter will look at this together.
Councilman Waiz asked the Mayor and Council reconsider the
rezoning request for Rolling Fields. Councilman Waiz inquired if the
Redevelopment meeting scheduled for September 12, 1989 will be
rescheduled. Councilman Grooms will look into this.
The City Elected Officials and the Little League Team honored
tonight will ride on the City float in the Steamboat Days parade,
Saturday, September 11, 1989.
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Councilman Grooms is in receipt of a letter from a constituent
requesting the Council take a more active role in activities for
teenagers. There will be more encouragement in this area. Personnel
and Safety Director Lakeman suggests the Council get with the schools on
this matter.
Council President Harrod has been asked by Attorney Sedwick if
the Council would like to file an appeal on the purchasing agent case.
Mayor Orem presented a brochure from Cummins Engines which
features the Jeffersonville rescue truck. A considerable amount of work
was done in trade for having this truck shown at the Fire Convention.
Another truck that has been redone was also shown.
The Board of Works would like to repair t0 corners, some of
which include catch basins. Quotes have been received and Mayor Orem
would like to know if the Council could assist in the funding.
Councilman Perkins made the motion to spend up to $4,500 from Common
Council Services Contractual for the repair of these 10 corners,
seconded by Councilman Grooms and carried unanimously. The Council
would like to have quotes received for a new backhoe.
There being no further business to come before the Council,
Councilman Grooms made the motion to adjourn at 10:85 o'clock P.M. ,
seconded by Council President Harrod and carried unanimously.
~~, MAYOR ' ~
ATTEST:
C. RICHARD SPEN(]ER JR. ~JERK AND TREASURER