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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-08-98COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA JUNE8,1998 The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville met in regular session in the Multi-Purpose Meeting Room in the City-County Building, Jeffersonville, Indiana, at 7:00 P.M. on the 8th day of June, 1998. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Thomas R. Galligan, with Clerk and Treasurer C. Richard Spencer Jr. at the desk. Mayor Gailigan welcomed all in attendance, asking all those present to stand as Councilperson Ellis gave the invocation. Mayor Gailigan asked ail those present to join him in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. The roll was cailed and those present were C0uncilpersons John Perkins, Ron Ellis, Donna M. Frantz, Peggy Knight Wilder, Barbara Wilson, Andrew Williams III, and Vicky Conlin. Absent: None. Mayor Gailigan presented the minutes of the meeting of May 18, 1998 for consideration by the Council. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by Councilperson Williams and carded unanimously. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer presented the claim list for consideration by the Council, explaining additionai claims. Following all discussion, Councilperson Perkins made the motion to approve the claims as presented as well as the additional, seconded by Councilperson Wilson, passing unanimously. Mr. Charles K. White expressed concern regarding the Employment Agreement for Supplemental Police Services. Mr. White is concerned that Greater Clark School Corporation will tell the Police what to do. Mayor Gailigan assured Mr. White the School Corporation cannot override the authority of the Police. This situation will benefit everybody. Mr. Warren Volmer, a resident of 1503 Utica Pike appeared before the Council seeking help and guidance from all in the room with a racoon problem in his neighborhood. He reviewed the list of those he had contacted for help. Mayor Gailigan promised Mr. Volmer help when the babies are old enough. The Building commission Office will be contacted to check the property at 1505 Utica June 8, 1998 Page 2 of 5 Pike. Mr. Jim Urban, Planning & Zoning Director, informed the Council a public hearing was held on Tuesday May 19, 1998 on Ordinance No. 98-OR-36, Storm Drainage, Erosion And Sediment Control Ordinance. Following all discussion, Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 98-OR-36 on the first and second readings, seconded by Councilperson Wilson passing unanimously. Ordinance No. 98-OR-32, An Ordinance Vacating A Part Of A Public Way (Broadway between 9~ and 10a~ Street) was presented for the third and final reading. Councilperson Ellis made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 98-OR-32 on the third and final reading, seconded by Council President Conlin, passing unanimously. Mr. John Walling of Koetter Construction appeared before the Council requesting passage of Ordinance No. 98-OR-37, An Ordinance Changing The Zoning Map Designation Of A Certain Tract Of Property Located At Middle Road Adjacent To 4508 From Agricultural To I-1, and Ordinance No. 98-OR-38, An Ordinance changing The Zoning Map Designation OrA Certain Tract Of Property Located At 4508 Middle Road From Agricultural To I-I. Mr. Walling presented maps of the area, answering questions. Council President Conlin made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 98-OR-37 on the first and second readings, seconded by Councilperson Wilder, passing unanimously. Council President Conlin then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 98-OR-38 on the first and second readings, seconded by Councilperson Williams, passing unanimously. Mr. John Walling of Koetter Construction requested the Council to consider Ordinance No. 98-OR-39, An Ordinance Annexing Contiguous Territory By Voluntary Petition (Southwest Corner of Utica Sellersburg Road). Mr. Koetter explained the area and the intended use. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 98~OR-39 on the first and second readings, seconded by Councilperson Wilder, passing unanimously. Ms. Joan Smith appeared before the Council to request the Council include $7,000 in the 1999 budget for Noah's Ark. Ms. Smith explained the donations and funding received at this point. It is the goal to have the first children in by October 1998. Council President Conlin explained the Council would like to have all requests for funding in 1999 be presented in writing to the Council. Attorney Sedwick Galligan presented Ordinance No. 98-OR-33, An Ordinance Changing The June 8, 1998 Page 3 of 5 Zoning Map Designation OrA Certain Tract Of Property Located At 700 Block Of West Market Street, Jeffersonville, IN From B-1 To B-2 for the third and final reading. Councilperson Ellis made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 98-OR-33 on the third and final reading, seconded by Council President Conlin, passing unanimously. Mr. Jim Quinn, Director, Historic Landmarks Foundation, appeared before the Council to request renewal of the Circuit Rider Contract, explaining the Historic District Board is behind this agenda. Councilperson Perkins feels this is a good investment. Following all discussion, Councilperson Perkins made the motion to enter into a contract with Historic Landmarks Foundation for the services of a Circuit Rider at the rate of $4,000 per year and approving claim for such, seconded by Council President Conlin, passing unanimously. Discussion followed regarding a procedure for special projects funding. Applications and forms were discussed. The newspaper will be asked to do a press release. Attorney Sedwick Cralligan presented Ordinance No. 98-OR-35, An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within Same Department (City Attorney) for the third and final reading. Councilperson Wilder made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 98-OR-35 on the third and final reading, seconded by Councilperson Wilson, passing unanimously. Attorney Sedwick Galligan presented Ordinance No. 98-OR-40, An Ordinance Creating An Independent Jeffersonville Municipal Purchasing Agency, explaining this will bring the City into compliance with a new law that will take effect July 1, 1998. Attorney Sedwick Galligan reviewed the new purchasing requirements. Councilperson Perkins would hope that the Council will have input. Councilperson Wilder made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 98-OR-40 on the first and second readings, seconded by Councilperson Frantz, passing on a vote of 5-2. Councilpersons Perkins and Ellis voted nay. Council President Conlin asked if the elected officials will be designated purchasing agents. Attorney Sedwick Galligan replied they would. Attorney Sedwick Galligan presented Ordinance No. 98-OR-41, An Ordinance Establishing Certain Rules And Policies For The Jeffersonville Board Of Public Works & Safety Purchasing Agency. Council President Conlin made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 98-OR-41 on the first and second readings, seconded by Councilperson Wilder, passing on a vote of 5-2 with Councilpersons Perkins and Ellis voting nay. June 8, 1998 Page 4 of 5 Mayor Galligan presented an Interlocal Agreement Between The City Of Jeffersonville, Indiana And The Greater Clark County School Corporation, explaining the agreement is a new concept and he feels the program will grow. Councilperson Frantz said there is a need for 4 or 5 officers and she is offended the agreement did not include Parkview Middle School. It is the goal to work with the students and build relationships. Couneilperson Perkins agrees there is a need for police presence. Mayor Galligan said a new officer will be hired but that new officer will not be the officer assigned to the school. If the program is not funded after the first year the City will either fund the additional position or lay offthe last one hired. At the conclusion of all discussion, Councilperson Perkins made the motion to approve the agreement as presented, seconded by Council President Conlin, passing unanimously. Councilperson Perkins would like to see a Council committee meet with the School Board. Discussion continued regarding the means of funding. Attorney Sedwick Galligan presented and explained an Employment Agreement For Supplemental Police Service (Housing Authority and City of Jeffersonville Board Of Public Works and Safety). This requires no action by the Council. Attorney Sedwick Galligan explained the tarp ordinance is not ready. Council President Conlin told of a meeting she attended with Deputy Mayor Phil McCauley, and Deputies Bass and Hollis regarding dropping ADP payroll and bring payroll back in-house. The advantages and funding were discussed. The Clerk Treasurer's office will ask to drop the pm-time funding and request an additional full-time. Following all discussion, Councilperson P~rkins made the motion to cancel the contract with ADP, seconded by Councilperson Wilson, passing unanimously. Councilperson Frantz asked if there have been any problems with the deferred compensation company. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer has not heard of any problems lately. Heritage Bank was informed they were approved to present their program to the employees. Council President Conlin announced a briefing at the Ken Ellis Center, Wednesday starting at 7:00 A.M. on Campaign Finance Reform. There will be a public hearing in July. The schedule for the June and July Council meetings was discussed. At the conclusion of all discussion it was decided to have the next meeting June 15 as originally scheduled, cancel the July 6 meeting and meet in July on the 14~ only. All agreed to suspend the rules for the salary ordinance June 8, 1998 Page 5 of 5 that will be presented on July 14tn. A workshop will be held before the July 14 meeting. Councilperson Williams would like all to give thought to dealing with the lease of the building for the proposed methadone clinic. Councilperson Perkins agrees, stating there is no certificate of occupancy as yet. There is a question regarding parking spaces and the number of people in the building at one time. Councilperson Frantz feels clinics in residential areas should be checked. General discussion followed. Councilperson Frantz would like to look into having police bike patrols. She has heard that some block watch progrmns are purchasing bikes and equipment. Councilperson Frantz has received calls regarding speeding in Northaven. Mayor Galligan will take care of this. There will be a meeting on the aquatic center tomorrow and Councilperson Frantz hopes to have a report soon. Mayor Galligan reported nine vehicles have been removed from Hoke's and he is working on the rest. Mayor Galligan reported Jim Urban will be leaving his job with the City to take a job in Oldham County. He hates to see Jim go. The lawsuit with the "Finns" has finally been settled. Attorney Sedwick Galligan has talked with Pat Holland of the Corradino Group regarding extra work that may add up to $1,000. Councilperson Perkins will not be in favor of what has been proposed. He would like to ask the Commissioners to change some precincts. Mayor Galligan announced the groundbreaking for Galvstar. There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilperson Perkins made the motion to adjourn at 9:40 P.M., seconded by Councilperson Conlin, passing unanimously. MAYOR THOMAS Rt. G ~IGAN ATTEST: X ASU R C. VaC 6 S ENCE m. Providing f~r the spiritual, en~aional, and physical needs of dependent chilcLren in a Christ-centered home enxrnonrnenL ANCIIOI e5 AWAY! To celebrate the joyous milestone of beginning construction on the first home, several people joined at the Noah's Ark property on March 27. Board members, staff, community members, and photographers were on hand to mark the event. The first home is scheduled to be under construction in April, said Joan Smith, Noah's Ark's executive director. '!It is very significant to me that we had to turn the first shovel of dirt in the spring of the year, because spring to me is so significant of new life an God's goodness after the dullness of the winter. The spring is new life, new opportunity, God's gift to us after going through the winter. So many of the struggles we have been through was kind of the winter of our journey to helping the children, and now God has given us the springtime of our journey to create new and not just the buildings, but creating the new opportunity of new life of these children that will be living there," Smith said, 'q~here could not just have been a beffrer time of the calendar year to break ground than in the spring. We are now planting the seeds of hope in the ground for the children, The seeds of hope will mature in the summer months, and they will become fruitful and ripen when the children arrive there this fall." Each of the 14 homes will house six foster children and two permanent foster parents, The children will range in age from infants to 10 years old. Noah's Ark has been designed to help children who are first-time entries into the foster care system. The hallmarks of this program include a Christian-based home and an informal educational environment in which the children will learn about nature through the 13 acres of wetlands and the many small animals which will live on the property. TURNING DIRT; At the March 27th ground-breaking ceremony, members of the board of directors and staff were all smiles. From left, board members Debbie Ward, Mellnda Wiseman, Ginny and Jesse Ballew, Executive Director Joan Smith, Board President Allen C, Platt ill, and board members Dr. Dennis Jenkins and John Dauby, Not pictured are Board Secretary Tarni Black and Board Treasurer Jody Storz. MEMORIALS I:rom September 1997 to March ~998, donations were given tn memory of: JAMES EDWARD BOURNE Mrs, Ralph Bourne, Sr. RICHARD CARNES Mr, Mark Weber JANE ELLWANGER Mr. and Mrs. David Knight ED ENDRES Ms. Veda Endres MARY E. "SIS" ENDRIS Ms. Mary Ann Endris BRANDON EMMITT Mr, and Mrs. Joseph Do~s MADELINE MARIE FISCHER Mr. and Mrs. David Hatfield Harvest Homecoming Committee JIM GILFOY, JR. Ms, Jane Gilfoy ESMA NAMOUR JAMESON Ms. Patricia Schauer RUBY JONES Mr, and Mrs, E.G. Read FRANCES OEFFINGER Mr. and Mrs. George Ehringer Mr. and Mrs. Peter Juodikis LEE RHODES. Ms. Beth/Rhodes FRANCES ROSENNUER Ms. Theresa Pritchard ROY E. SHAFFER Ms. Ruth Whalen MICHAEL SOZY Ms. Vera Harris RICHARD VOIGT Ms. Anne~e Voigt Ms. Lois Voigt HONORARIUMS £rom September ~997 to March ~998, donations were given in honor of: KRISTEN ANNA BURGER Mr. and Mrs. Brent Burger CAROL BURKE Mrs. F.M. Dolar~ AMBERLEIGH FELTON Ms. Mildred Sierra JOHNNIE JUSTIC Ms. Marilyn Hughes S. ELLEN JONES STUDENTS Ms, Juanita Schmi~ STORZ CHILDREN & GRANDCHILDREN Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Storz BETHANY WILSON Ms. Mildred Sierra CHRISTINA WILSON Ms. Mildred Sierra MICHAEL WILSON Ms. Mildred Sierra CHILD'S PLAY; While the adults at the ground-breaking ceremony attended to official business, board members' children Devln Jenkins and Regan Platt, both three, picked flowers and played. A GARDEN OF HOPE: Last October, a graup of community-minded students from Fairmant Elementary School in New Albany planted mums, tulips, and a few flowering trees on a special plot of land at Noah's Ark, which the children appropriately named the Garden of Hope. THE FIRST ANIMAL; John Woehrle, left, of Jeffersonville purchased a yet-to-be-named goat at the Clark County 4-H Fair last summer. He has donated it to Noah's Ark, but until the barns are built, Denise Ga//igan, center, is caring for the animal, At right is Miss Clark County Amy Graf, Do you have any ideas for the name of the goat? Please ca//Noah's Ark offices at 288-6800 ff you do. Opportunities to do something positive for the community are no doubt numerous in our society. While we often want to get involved, we never quite figure out how to do so. Further, the rigors of everyday life keep us focused on multiple other maffers. When one finally clears the barriers and gets involved and becomes a part of a proiect that helps others, there is abundance of psychological rewards, such as joy, pride, and thankfulness, to name a few. Once involved, we often ask ourselves, '~/hat took me so long?"' I would like to applaud the many supporters of Noah's Ark for overcoming those barriers, for identityylng with this project's vision, and for helping ensure that the vision will very soon be realized. In thinking back over the first full year of this project, which we just completed, I am reminded of the saying, "Every long journey begins with a single step." While the building of our children's village for foster children at times seemed out of reach, the support provided by so many people in this community has kept Noah's Ark taking steps along tine path which God has chosen. Soon, construction of the facilih/will begin and children will reside on the property in a one-of- a-kind environment which could have only been developed and created through such a long journey and with such extensive community support. As we near that destination, it is apparent that Noah's Ark's supporters simply have not supported this project, but personally have made the journey as well. What joy, pride, and thankfulness we will all soon enjoy together when children will be able to call Noah's Ark home. Allen C. Platt III Board President OgIZ~ NI 'oII~.. uoraoJJaf oUe~l uo .s~IV ZI£I Opportunities to do something positive for the community are no doubt numerous in our society. While we often want to get involved, we never quite figure out how to do so. Further, the rigors of everyday life keep us focused on multiple other maffers. When one finally clears the barriers and gets involved and becomes a part of a proiect that helps others, there is abundance of psychological rewards, such as icy, pride, and thankfulness, to name a few. Once involved, we often ask ourselves, '~/hat took me so long?"' I would like to applaud the many supporters of Noah's Ark for overcoming those barriers, for identifying with this project's vision, and for helping ensure that the vision will very soon be realized. In thinking back over the first full year of this project, which we just completed, I am reminded of the saying, "Every long journey begins with a single step." While the building of our children's village for foster children at times seemed out of reach, the support provided by so many people in this community has kept Noah's Ark taking steps along the path which God has chosen. Soon, construction of the facility will begin and children will reside on the property in a one-of- a-kind environment which could have only been developed and created through such a long journey and with such extensive community support. As we near that destination, it is apparent that Noah's Ark's supporters simply have not supported this project, but personally have made the journey as well. What joy, pride, and thankfulness we will all soon enjoy together when children will be able to call Noah's Ark home. Allen C. Platt III Board President O~IZ~ NI 'OIl~. uos~a~af audi uo .s~IIV ZI£I N©AHi8 ARK; INCo i Mission S~atement To pro¼de for the spiritual emotional, anti physical needs of dependent children Chrlsf~cenfered in a Faith will float Noah's Ark ThiScLARKiS theCoUN.ryIOdge in the proposed Noah's Ark foster child facility near Jeffersonville. Groundbreaking for the village Is today. Home for foster children is vital dream Today's guests will park in a nearby church lot and follow a path of balloons. They'll be shown where the lodge will be, as well as the ~hapel, the lake and the barn. Then they'll be asked to keep hoping and praying and, most likely, to keep donating. They'll be attending the groundbreaking for Noah's Ark, a village near Jeffersonville for young foster children. Little of what is to become the village is assured, not so much as a good road into the place. "We still have a lot of dreaming to do," said Joan Smith, the projed('s director. "But the fact we're turning dirt makes it real." And the rest certainly has promise since it has Smith. She's done wondem before with hopes, prayers and donations, She established St. Elizabeth's Regional Maternity Cen~er in New Albany nearly a decade ago as an alternative to abortion. The center continues to be a safe, comfortable home away from home for gir!s and women in crisis pregnancms and for those who've given birth. St. Elizabeth's continues without Smith, who didn't necessarily leave in 1996 to be founder of anything else. But she was found by John Dauby, one of her many admirers. Dauby had 86 pastoral acres off Allison Lane and Middle Road that he wanted to be used by children. "I wanted to offer it and see what uestcd--to BY KEITH WILLIAMS, THE COURIER-JOURNAL John Oauby, left and Joan Smith stood on the Noah's Ark land. Dauby donated the land; Smith is coordinating the project. the good Lord does with it," Dauby said. Smith took on the mission to oversee the land's use after taking a tour in which she could imagine the Noah's Ark she'll ask today's guests to envlston. I never ha e looked back from that moment on," she said..The only thing I can figure is that I'm stepping out in faith." Being deeply spiritual, Smith doesn't consider this a leap. Her concept for the land is as ' progressive as was St. Elizabeth's: Take first-timers in foster care -- if no older than 10 -- and place them in a warmly supervised environment away from family troubles. "This is about stability and love and se?rity and nurturing," Smith said. "I m a nurturer by design. I can't help it. God made me that Whatever s wrong can be corrected while the child is young, Smith believes, and she contends that the approach should be cheaper in the long term as well. "It's a dream -- it's not proven," prevent a problem than go back and patch it up." - Smith showed me drawings of a Noah's Ark community that is a few hundred thousanddollars ' short of reality. There's enough for built this year. Fourteen houses, for 84 children, are planned. All wilt have front porches, cedar shingles garages and the like. Their design Was a donat on, as was the group's incorporation expense. So is Smith's desk, the Noah's Ark office in downtown Jeffersonville and its copier, abd of course all that open, expensive land. The village's !!rst ,a_nimal, a goat also is a gift. We re not cash rich-- we're cash poor, Smith said. "But what we've received in kind is just incredible." Smith has even sold state area as an auld learning Iai)oratory. Schoolchildren will also be use it. Smith's progress hasn't surprised Mike Naville, aa c and continuing board metal: St. Elizabeth's. "She has a t, charisma," he said of Smith about someone able to mov( mountains." Allen Platt, board presid~ Noah's Ark, is rightfully qu spread credit for the pmgr( "she's someone constantly motion, always win'king to~ the goal," he said of Smith. an upstart, that's ~he bigges we have." And that asset is nolhing confident. Smith talks of Nc Ark becoming a flagship for others. "We want to build tt model," she said. Smith is so certain Ihat al being planned will happen t suggests still more can be d P0mting to a section of grot unclaimed by designers, .said, "That mi~,ht make a d~ good ballfield. Today's ceremony is at 2 -- people will come no dout convinced that Noah's Ark' built, Dole Moss' column runs Wednesdays, Frkloys and S on the Indiana page. You c~ reach him at (812) 949-4026 bleto "Talk ~t of :k to ~. But wd 'Being asset ~ not isasa flint's nd yet ilh reed All be indays Wednesday, April 1, 1998 hllP://www.blueriver.net/-banner t J Ark... Complex will provide long term care for foster children by l'hyllis Rhodes $1aff Wrltcr A year and a half ago John Dauby finally conviaccd Joan Smilh lo look at 86 acres of land Im project ti'mi would help children. Smith resisted Dauby'$ urging Io make the short drive from her home Io the acreage off Allisoa Lane near Middle Road in Jeffcrsonville. She wanmd Io simplify her life after lbo wbirlwlnd years of establishing and ovemeein~ Ibc rapid growth of SI, EtizabctlCs Maternity Home in New Albany, and helping care for bet cancer stricken mother. But one day she gave in to his call and fmmd herself walking wi(Il him on the properly. 'I couldn'l believ,~ it when I saw il." said $milb of Ibc unexpected along the edge of tim wellands, t:vo baby (leer came out, and I lhough~, Front P;me lime Ibrough interviews and research she fmmd children raised older foxier children who arc unable will live al Noah's Ark unlil program which will serve children Kentucky. Coupks wid~ a heart for childrcn will be soughl Io live al 'We are looking for hmilics who families like dmt in all Ihb area. Smilh believes it k vitally $14 per day per child. If dm "'Ilmy came two by two..". I knew God was lolling mc somclhing." God also spoke In bet Ibrougb Dauby's aclion. Ills donation laml that appraised for nearly $7(~.~0 inspired Smilh "Ho was unemployed al Iba{ llme. Bill he's a man of great fidlh. And he molivaled me Io Wahl lo Otis If some muttl-nfillionaire Ired (lone Ibis it would have been greaL But Ibis is incredibleg' Lasl Friday Dauby and Smid~ stood on Ilmt land wilh gralilode broken for Noah's Ark. a mfique concept God bi~flmd mind and heart Ihal will seek Ilurltlre foster 'cbiklren in a stable "Noah's Ark will meaa safely and securily for cbildrea who have been burl by Ihe xlorln~ of life. When Ihey lay Ihclr heads down on a pillow at nighl, Ihey won'l be I 'm,.e 2,1 pilcbcd in. Sou(bern Indiana IIome Buihlcrs are providing free Jabot vill¢, has dcsignalcd Noah's Ark as their charily and will donale 100 pcrcenl of lheir opening day pro- coeds Io dm projccL A $65.(~0 granl frmn IDEM has been received $2(XI.(X)O granl from lhmild Indiana will pay fl*r lbo tirol Imusc. Thai ho(mc is hei*}g bmmglll by several people which will mil Ihe money Smith is hoping II,at trcnd will. ' contim~e. About ,$4.8 million will be needed Io complete Iht projecl. Wlma finished. Noah's A[k will be a neighborhood like so many allmr neighborhoods, wbcm lbo families share similar I[fcslyle~ and value~. Tim o,ly difference being lbo children who [*lay will1 one anolbcr will be foster kids. who can relate to one anod~er lbo way they chikh'cn from traditional homes, Aad the fi~sler parc,Is will also be mmlhcr. Smilh believes i['s a pla, that will give chikhea a bcllm chance al success. One day, SIllilh decided m drive Albany m dm Noah's Ark properly, imagining wlml a small child would [rom an abusive bul familiar hmne of loss of Ihai chikl most foci riding will~ a slrangcr on mffamiliar streets, pasl unhmiliar buildings going Io an,unfamiliar place. All Ibc properly and cnvishmcd i~ completed mid Ihriving. "Tirol child would sec houses, a barn nmi animnl~ and nlher kid~ like him~ell plnyine. Imppy