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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-06-1989COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA NOVEMBER 6, 1989 The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met in regular session in Council Chambers, in the City-County Building in Jeffersonville, o'clock P.M. The meeting was called Richard Spencer Jr. at the desk. Mayor Orem asked all allegiance to the flag. The roll was called Caldwell, Carter, Grooms, Harrod, Mayor Orem 21, and 31, 1989 for made the motion to Indiana, on the 6th day of November, 1989, at 7:30 to order by Mayor Dale Orem and C. those present to stand and pledge and those present were: Councilmen Perkins, Williams, and Waiz. presented the minutes of the meetings of October oonsideration by the Council. Councilman Carter approve the minutes as presented, seconded by Councilman Williams and carried unanimously. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer presented the register of claims as well as several additional claims which were explained and discussed. Councilman Perkins made the motion to approve the claims as presented as well as the additional claims, seconded by Councilman Grooms, and carried unanimously. Mayor Orem introduced Ordinance No. 89-OR-61, An Ordinance Vacating Portions Of Indiana Avenue And Ohio Avenue In The City Of Mr. Carrol Jeffersonville, Indiana, for the third and final reading. Gowens of the Department of Redevelopment spoke in support of this Ordinance. Councilman Perkins made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 89-OR-61 on the third reading, seconded by Councilman Grooms and carried unanimously. Mr. Gowens thanked the Council and informed them information on the Riverside Landing Project would be in the mail this week or next, and a Certified Public Accounts report on the Hawkins Group will be in the mail this week. Councilman Perkins questioned Mr. Gowens as to the progress on the annexation study. Mr. Gowens answered this is progressing and anticipates completion this year. PAGE 2 NOVEMBER 6, 1989 Councilman Ordinance Species Of The Animal Perkins introduced Ordinance No. 89-OR-68, An Restricting The Right To Keep, Own, Or Trade In Certain Animals. He then introduced Ms. Tonya Tuell, President of and Environmental Defense Association and Ms. Faye Schon, Director of the Clark County Humane Society. in support of this Ordinance. Ms. Humane Society spoke in support of by Ms. Tuell. Councilman Perkins American Veterinary Association. favor of the proposed Ordinance. Ms. Tuell read a statement FaMe Schon, Director, Clark County the Ordinance and the statement read read a policy statement from the Mr. Grant Oakes III also spoke in Councilmen Caldwell and Williams voiced concern regarding including turtles in this Ordinance. Turtles will be stricken from the Ordinance. Councilman Grooms wished to have "group of persons" and "business" included on the first page, and also to have City of Jeffersonville follow Chief Of Police each time Chief Of Police is used in the Ordinance. Councilman Perkins made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 89-OR-68, with the mentioned changes, on the first and second reading, seconded unanimously. Ordinance No. 89-OR-68 passed unanimously on the first and second reading. Mayor Orem introduced Mr. Randy Johann of KIPDA, who presented a draft of an Ordinance dealing with the disposal of scrap tires. Mr. Johann asks that the Council read this draft for consideration of an Ordinance at a future date. Mr. Johann described the proposed project and the need for this project and volunteered to answer any questions. Mayor Orem introduced Ordinance No. 89-OR-69, An Ordinance Amending The Jeffersonville Subdivision Ordinance 89-OR-22 As Originally Adopted in 1961 Of The City Of Jeffersonville. Building Commissioner J. Bruce Scales explained the need for this Ordinance. Following all discussion, Council President Harrod made the motion to suspend the rules on Ordinance No. 89-OR-69, seconded bM Councilman Grooms and carried unanimously. Council President Harrod then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 89-OR-69 on all three readings, seconded by Councilman Grooms, passing on a vote of 7-0. PAGE 3 NOVEMBER 8, 1989 Mayor Orem introduced Ordinance No. 89-OR-?0, An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within Same Department (Fire Department). Council President Harrod made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 89-OR-70, seconded by Councilman Waiz and carried unanimously. Council President Harrod made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 89-OR-70 on all three readings, seconded by Councilman Williams, passing with the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Grooms, Harrod, Waiz, and Perkins. Nays: None. Mayor Orem Transferring Certain Carter, Williams, Caldwell, Common Council, questions made the seconded Perkins then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. three readings, seconded by Councilman Carter passing introduced Ordinance No. 89-OR-71, An Ordinance Funds Within Same Department (Animal Shelter, and Sanitation). Clerk and Treasurer Spencer answered concerning the need for the transfers. Councilman Perkins motion to suspend the rules on Ordinance No. 89-OR-71, by Councilman Carter, and carried unanimously. Councilman 89-OR-71 on all on the following Caldwell, Williams, introduced Resolution No. 89-R-42, roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Waiz, Harrod, and Grooms. Nays: None. Mayor Orem Perkins, Carter, A Confirming Resolution Declaring An Area To Be An Economic Revitalization Area. The area was explained by Mayor Orem. Councilman Perkins stated his objection to again acting "after the fact" by passing this Resolution following the start of construction in the area, as he feels this process should be used as an incentive. Mayor Orem explained the efforts for tax abatement were initiated before construction was started. Councilman Perkins feels the need to target areas ahead of time. Following all discussion, Councilman Grooms made the motion to pass Resolutin No. 89-R-42, seconded by Council Preside?t Harrod. Resolution No. 89-R-42 passed with a unanimous vote. PAGE 4 NOVEMBER 6, 1989 Councilman Grooms announced the Convention Center Committee held a very productive first meeting and will meet again on the 14th or 16th of November at the Ramada Inn. The Council will be notified of the Councilman Waiz stated his concerns regarding the process exchanges for the proposed Convention Center that need to be discussed and znvestzgate next meeting. of property are problems Perkins feels the agreement should stipulate a "no more Mayor Orem asked that each individual councilman contact Mr. Gowens, and Mr. Fifer when there is a need for discussion. to be protection for both the City and the Developer. saying there Councilman than price". Carley, Mr. There needs Councilman Carter opened on November 13, 1989. Councilman Williams Public Works and was informed the backhoe bids would be referred to the Safety meeting of October 23, minutes of the Board of 1989 regarding the past due sewer bills and what could be done. Mayor Orem informed the Council sewer services cannot be cut off, however a lein may be placed on the property. This does tie up the money and it may take 5 years to collect. Approximately 10% are bad debts. Legislators should be encouraged to expand service to include third class cities. Councilman Carter feels the the power to cut off sewer Sewer Office Manager Bobby Goldman said some bad debts do go to small claims court. Councilman Perkins suggests looking into making non-payment of sewer bills a misdemeanor. Mayor Orem feels this is a good suggestion. Council President Harrod feels a good job has been done on the Council Chambers. New chairs are being looked at. Councilman Perkins noted the good job that was done on the construction and feels it is a fine meeting room that the public will get a lot of use from. The room will be used as Superior Court II also. Following all discussion, it was the general only one meeting in December as has been customary, meeting as previously scheduled on December 18, 1989 at 9:30 Council Chambers. There will be no meeting December 4, 1989. consensus to have and to have this A.M. in PAGE 5 NOVEMBER 6, 1989 Clerk and Treasurer Spencer informed the Council the estimate to update the code book is between $2,200 and $2,500. As only $700 has been budgeted he asks if there were objections to paying for this from the Common Council budget. Councilman Carter made the motion to authorize Clerk and Treasurer Spencer to pay this from the Council budget. All were in agreement with the motion. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer announced Chief Deputy Margie Campion who has worked for the City for 24 years will be retiring at the end of the year. There will be an open house in the Clerk and Treasurer's Office on November 17, 1989 from 11:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. to honor Mrs. Campion. The Council members, as well as the public, are invited. Mayor Orem has been asked that some room adjustments be made zn the Council Chambers to better serve as a Court Room. It has been asked that an additional door be installed in the corner behind the Council desk, that the size of the Judge's podium be doubled, and that the jury box be rearranged. Several opinions were stated and it was agreed to hold further discussion at a later date. There being no further business to come before the Council Councilman Perkins made the motion to adjourn at 9:05 o'clock P.M., seconded by Council President Harrod and carried unanimously. DALE L. OREM, MAYOR ATTEST: