HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-18-1989COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
NOVEMBER 18, 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 18th day
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,
1989 for
of November, 1989, at 7:30
to order by Mayor Dale Orem and C.
those present to stand and pledge
Councilmen
and those present were:
Perkins, Williams, and Waiz.
Absent: None.
Mayor Orem presented the minutes of the meeting of November 6,
consideration by the Council. Council President Harrod made
the motion to
Carter and carried unanimously.
Council President Harrod made
of the claims until later in the meeting,
and carried unanimously.
approve the minutes as presented, seconded by Councilman
the motion to postpone approval
seconded by Councilman Perkins
reading, seconded by Council President Harrod. The
open for discussion. Mr. Larry Wilder, Attorney
Irwin Wilson, owne~'"of Pet Paradise, spoke in
would have a devasting effect on
presented the Council with a
of many in oppisition to the
State Codes that deal with
saying the Council's responsibility was
third and final
motion was then
representing Mr.
opposition to the Ordinance stating it
Mr. Wilson's business. Mr. Wilder
statement containing the signatures
Ordinance. Mr. Ken Abbott, listed
regulations of exocit animals,
Councilman Perkins introduced Ordinance 89-OR-68, An Ordinance
Restricting The Right To Keep, Own, Or Trade In Certain Species of
Animals. Councilman Perkins asked to set ground rules of allowing 15
minutes for those opposing this Ordinance to speak and 15 minutes for
those in favor of the Ordinance to speak, as this should not be a debate
but simply a hearing. The Council favored this unanimously. Councilman
Perkins then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 89-OR-68 on the
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to pass necessary and legal Ordinances and as the State of Indiana
presently has these codes it was not necessary for the Council. Mr.
Sheets, an Attorney from Ohio who specializes in this area stated
Federal laws regulate this and it is not necessary to have local
regulations. Mr. Richard Lancaster asked that the Council not take away
rights. Ms. Faye Schon, Director, Clark County Humane Society stated
she is concerned for public health and safety as for the last year and
one half there have been complaint calls almost daily and most have been
found to be valid. Ms. Tonya Tuell, President, The Animal and
Environmental Defense Association spoke in favor of the Ordinance saying
Federal regulators have not shut down a facility in years. Ms. Phyliss
Sutherland of the Clark County Humane Society agreed with the statements
made by Ms. Schon and Ms. Tuell. Ms. Phylis Hilton of the Clark County
Humane Society read letters from Dr. Gough and Rev. Brown in favor of
the Ordinance. Mr. Eric Blow, Jefferson County, KY Animal Control
Director, stated the Ordinance was a matter of public health and safety,
and encouraged the Council to pass it. Ms. Andrea Reed, Education
Director for Kentucky Humane Society also encouraged passage. A
Democratic caucus was called for and granted at 10:15 A.M. Mayor Orem
reconvened the meeting at 10:20 A.M. Councilman Perkins called for a
roll call vote for Ordinance No. 89-OR-68
January 31, 1990. Ordinance No. 89-OR-68
vote:
Waiz~
part in saying No to Drugs and
$85,000 Grant to fight drugs.
A recess was granted at
with an effective date of
passed with the following
Ayes: Councilmen Grooms, Harrod,
and Perkins.
Nays: None.
Mayor Orem announced the City
the City Police
10:25 A.M.
Carter, Williams, Caldwell,
of Jeffersonville is taking its
will be receiveing a
Mayor Orem introduced Ordinance No.
Regarding The Removal Of Weeds, Unkempt Grass,
89-OR-72, An Ordznanc
And Rank Vegetation In
The City Of Jeffersonville, Indiana. Building Commissioner Scales
explained the Ordinance is necessary for the collection of fees for work
done by the City. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer questioned the necessity
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of the involvement of the Clerk and Treasurer's Office
would be a duplication of work. Councilman Perkins made
pass Ordinance No. 89-OR-72 on the first and second readings
time to have the wording looked into, seconded by Councilman
carried unanimously.
Mayor Orem
Transferring Certain
Perkins made the
introduced Ordinance No.
Funds Within The Same
motion suspend the rules for
feeling there
the motion to
to give
Waiz and
89-OR-73, An Ordinance
Department. Councilman
Ordinance No. 89-OR-73,
seconded by Council President
Councilman Perkins made the motion
all three readings, seconded
following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen
Williams, and Grooms.
Nays: None.
Councilman Perkins made the
Treasurer Spencer to pay necessary
by Councilman Carter
Harrod and carried unanimously.
to pass Ordinance No. 89-OR-73 on
passing with the
appropriation to appropriation as necessary during the month
December~ seconded by Cuncilman Carter and carried unanimously.
Councilman Grooms made the motion to pass Resolution No.
89-R-43, Resolution Dedicating December 3-9, 1989 As National Cities
Fight Back Against Drugs Week, to show support for the "war against
drugs"~ seconded by Council President Narrod and passed unanimously. A
requirement of the Grant mentioned by Mayor Orem earlier is to hire an
additional officer. The Council has provided in the 1990 budget for an
additional officer to be hired October 1. Councilman Perkins is working
on a request for adequate equipment for the Police Department as it is
necessary to show support for the Police Department. PeeWee Lakeman
announced the Parks Board is sponsoring a program with youth and is
looking for financial help. Councilman Caldwell expressed his concern
for the lack of facilities for these programs~ Mr. Lakeman and his
staff are to be commended for their work with youth. Mr. Bates and Mr.
Stephenso~ are near ready to open a day-care center.
motion to authorize Clerk and
claims and move money from
of
Perkins, Waiz, Carter, Caldwell, Hsrrod,
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Clerk and Treasurer Spencer presented the register of claims
along with several additional claims. Following all discussion,
Councilman Perkins made the motion to pay the claims as presented as
well as the additional claims, seconded by Councilman Waiz and carried
unanimously. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer informed the Council the grant
the Police Department is receiving will be administered by his office,
as are all grants.
their most to help.
Councilman
Margie Campion, who is
Treasurer's Office, be
meeting.
situation
installation of a
Jacobs.
Council
The Council is aware of the situation and will do
Perkins asked that a Resolution to honor Mrs.
retiring after 24 years in the Clerk and
prepared to be presented at the December 16
Mayer Orem would like to have the Council Chambers/Jury Room
resolved. Councilman Perkins said he is looking into the
door. The Council will arrange a meeting with Judge
President Hatred informed the Council they will be
asked at the first of the year to do something about the Animal Shelter
building. A kerosene heater is used during open hours as the office is
not heated. Cages are needed also. Council Perkins noted a big step
has been made and the Council is committed to improvements. The Vehicle
Maintenance building also needs to have improvements made.
Councilman Grooms
the dedication of Vissing Park.
Convention Center Committee had an
reminded the Council to be
Councilman Grooms
excellent meeting,
thinking about
reported the
and will meet
held
study. Council
by S.K. Wilson
questioned the
will take
again December 7 at 7:30 P.M. at the Ramada. Discussion was
regarding the estimate of $20,000 for the feasibility
President Hatred would like to know if the study done
could be modified and/or expanded. Councilman Grooms
City Christmas decorations and was informed Councilman Waiz
care of this.
Councilman Perkins felt the format used during the discussion
period on the exotic animal Ordinance was proper and he appreciated the
input. He would like to see this format used from now on as it worked
well. Councilman Perkins is working with Councilman Grooms on a
dangerous an~al Ordinance.
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Councilman Wain asked Mayor Orem to explain the status of the
Wastewater Treatment Plant request for a grant. Mayor Orem explained he
a meeting in Indianapolis where a number of
Jeffersonville is at.the top of the list for
had recently attended
dollars were saved and
grant funds.
Councilman
Caldwell has received many calls regarding the
streets in District 5. Mayor Orem explained the City can receive a
reduced price due to waiting until after the construction period and
work will be done on Springdale, Sondra, and North Larkspur. Councilman
Caldwell has not received the street paving list as yet and he would
like to be infomed. He thanked Street Commissioner Hemingway for fixing
the potholes on Hopkins. Councilman Caldwell thanked those Department
Heads in attendance. Councilman Caldwell is concerned about the severe
drainage problem behind 2019 Blue Teal as this is a dangerouls
situation. Building Commissioner Scales explained the problem is a
result of development in the shopping area and the paving of the High
School parking lot. Building Commissioner Scales, Councilman Caldwell
and residents of the area will get together and go to the School Board.
Councilman Caldwell is trying to help a 25 year old blind
citizen find transportion~ so that she may be employed, and has had the
door shut. Several options were discussed including the Council for
Aged and Aging and New Hope. Mayor Orem has been constantly working on
TARC to expand their route 1.6 more miles which would allow for 50% more
would like to work
Attorney Greg Filer
Councilman Williams
ridership.
Councilman Williams would
employees receive training to work
with Sewer
to pursue
would like
regarding economic revitalization areas as he feels the procedures
not been correct. He will be working with Fire Chief Collins
regards to refurbishing a ~ire truck.
like to see the Vehicle Maintenance
on front wheel drive vehicles. He
Office Manager Bob Goldman and City
collection of delinquent sewer bills.
to see an assertive position taken
with
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Councilman Carter would like to revert the request for the
purchase of a packer by Housing in lieu of taxes reverted to the
refurbishing of the fire truck. He hopes to get something done as the
money is there and it should be used. Councilman Carter informed the
Council that riverfront boat dockers have been requested to pay $675.00
by January 1, 1990. He would like clarification of when the discount
may be used. Attorney Filer will be asked to check this. It was
suggested that Hughes representatives be asked to meet with the Council
in executive session following the next Council meeting.
Council President Harrod announced legislative changes in
Congress that would allow those in nursing homes to keep some income and
assets. He would like to challenge developers for ideas to help the
needy and elderly as the City has been generous with tax abatements.
Council President Harrod would like to see central air conditioning in
Clark Arms. Councilman Waiz would like to see pressure placed on Carrot
Gowens to see that this is done.
Councilman Waiz has been informed it
company
is possible to sue a
in a foreign country if the proper papers are filed.
Ms. Fredericks would like to know why the Council meeting
with the Hughes Group will be in executive session as this is the
public's business. Following all discussion on this subject, it was
decided to invite the Hughes Group to attend the next meeting.
There being no further business to come before the Council
o'clock P.M.,
Councilman Perkins made the motion to adjourn at 12:30
seconded by Councilman Waiz and carried unanimously.
/'DA~Y. OREM, MA~0R''-~ -
~ICHARD SPENC]~ JR., ~J~RK AND TREASURER
ATTEST:
C.