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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-03-98COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA AUGUST 3, 1998 The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville met in regular session m the Multi-Purpose ~Vleeting Room in the City-County Building, Jeff'ersonville, Indiana, at 7:00 P.M. on the 3rd day of August, 1998. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Thomas R. Gailigan, with Clerk and Treasurer C. Richard Spencer Jr. at the desk. Mayor Galligan welcomed all in attendance, asking ail those present to stand as Councilperson Ellis gave the invocation. Mayor Gailigan asked all those present to join him in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. The roll was called and those present were Councilpersons John Perkins, Ron Ellis, Peggy Knight Wilder, Barbara Wilson, Andrew Williams III, and Vicky Conlin. Absent: Councilperson Donna M. Frantz. Mayor Gailigan presented the minutes of the meeting of July 14, 1998 for consideration b' the Council. Council President Conlin made the motion to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by Councilperson Williams and carried unanimously. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer presented the claim list for consideration by the Council, explaining additional claims. Following all discussion, Councilperson Perkins made the motion to approve the claims as presented as well as the additional, seconded by Councilperson Williams, passing unanimously. '. Ms. Peggy Greenwell expressed concern regarding a place to park in downtown leffersonville to fide a bus to Louisville, Her concern is that the City will post 2 hour parking signs where bus riders park. Councilperson Perkins informed Ms. G'reenwell the City is not going tO post 2 hour parking signs on West 6e and Ohio Streets. He surveyed the area and noted at least 20 vacant spots. Council President Conlin suggested using the public parking lot at Court and Meigs. Ms. Debbie Barney also asked questions about parking. Mayor Gailigan had suggested the "piggyback yard". Ms. G-reenwell has talked with TARC about this lot and they told her they ~0utd not change a route unless it was for a tong tenn. August3, 1998 ~. ~ .. Pag~2of 5 Mr. Charles Kenneth White asked if the City would remove a 'tree between:be si&Walk and the street. He was informed the City would not remove a tree without good reason. Attorney Sedwick Galligan introduced 'Ordinance No. 98-OR-44, An Ordinanc~ Changing The Zoning Map Designation Of A Certain Tract Of Property Located In the 44004500 Block Of ~-Iamburg Pike From B-1 To R-2, for the third and final reading. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 98-OR 44 on the third and final reading, seconded by Councilperson W'dson, passing unanimously. Resolution No. 98-R-21, A Resolution Approving Statement Of Benefits (Midwest Lumbe~ And Dimension Company) was introduced. Deputy Mayor Phil McCauley introduced Mr. Jeff Sands who gave the history of the company and said the intent is to move the headquarters to North Port. Deputy Mayor McCauley explained more energy is now being spent in the development of North Port. Councilperson Wilder questioned the number of new jobs for the area. Discussion followed regarding the number of new jobs when local companies move to Jeffersonville. Following all discussion, Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass Resolution No~ 98-R-21 accepting a 5 year real property abatement and a 3 year equipment abatement, seconded by Councilperson Wilder. Councilperson Williams asked what impact the number of years would have on the companY's decision to move to Jeffersonville. Mr. Sams does not know if it would make a difference to the owner of the company. He does not feel it will have a serious impact. The motion to pass Resolution No. 98-R-21 passed unanimously. Mayor Galligan introduced Ordinance No. 98-0R45, An Ordinance Amending Certain Portions Of Section 1 Of Ordinance No. 97-0R-33 (Sewage Department) for the third and final reading. Council President Conlin made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 98-OR-45 on the third and final reading, seconded by Councilpe'rson Williams, passing unanimously. · ' ~ Mayor Galligan introduced Resolution No. 98-R'19, A resolution. Of The City Of Jeffersonville,~indiana Approving The Transfer Of The Cable Television Franchise. Mr. Charles Kenneth White asked if this was a 20 year fi'anchise. Attorney Sedwick Galligan explained this is not an exclusive contract and any other cable company could come to Jeffeqsonvilte. Coun~ilperson Perkins said years ago he actively tried to promote others to come to Jeffersonville but was told the start up costs are prohibitive. C0uncilperson Perkins does feel 'now is the time to open up August 3, 1998 .. '. ' . Page 3 of 5. negotiations. Councilperson Perkinsmade the mOtion ~o'Pass R~SOlufion No. 9'8-R- 19, seconded by Council Presidem Conlin. Councilperson Williams asked what Would happen if the Council did not pass this Resolution. Mrl .Bob Lillie of Insight Cable. explained he would have'to get with the corporate legal department. He did .note the large capital intensive investment the company made ?ecently explaining they are here to stay. He further stated the merger or name change will be invisa'ble locally, ail will remain the same. Following all discussion, the motion to pass Resolution No. 98-R-19 failed on a vote of 1-5. Councilperson Williams voted aye, with CouncilperS°ns Perkins, Ellis, Cortlin, Wilder and Wilson voting nay. Mayor Galligan presented Ordinance No. 98-OR.48, An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 96-OR-62 An Ordinance Establishing Fees For Police Reports And Permits. Attorney Sedwick Galligan explained this was a request from th~ Police DepartmenT. Council President Coalin made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No.98-OR-48, seconded by Councilperson Wilder, passing unanimously. Council President Conlin''' then made'the mot,o~: 'tO p~ss ordinance.: No. 95:oR2 48 on all three readings, seconded by Councilperson Williams, passing unanimously. Attorney Sedwick Galligan introduced Ordinance No. 98-0R.49, An Ordinance Of Additional ApprOpriation (Motor Vehicle), which has been advertised for a public hearing for this meeting. Councilperson Wilder made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 98-OR-49, seconded by Councilperson Ellis, passing unanimously. Councilperson Wilder made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 98-OR-49 on all three readings, seconded by Councilperson Williams. Following a request for comment, the motion passed unanimously. Councilperson Ellis presented Ordinance No. 98-OR-42, An Ordinance Requiring Vehicle Loads To Be Secured. Several points 0fthe Ordinance were discussed. Councilperson Perkins has received no calls objecting to the Ordinance. Mr.' Charlie White is disappointed there was not mOre publicity than there was. Following all discussion, Couneilper~n Ellis made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 98-OR-42, as amended, ' on the seCOnd and third readings, seCOnded by C0uneilperson Wilson, passing unanimously.- Attorney Sedwick Galligan presented and explained the need for ordinance No. 98-OR-50, An Ordinance Transferring Certain FUnds Within' ~Same DePartment (City Attorney). Council President Conlin made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No: 98-OR-50, seconded by August 3, I998 -. Page4 of 5. Councilperslan W'ilder, passing motion to pass Ordinance No. 98-OR-50 on all three readings, seconded~ by' Councilperson' Williams,' " passing unanimously. ' R~solution No. 98-Ro22, A Resolution To ~ For An Additional Appropriation (Local Roads And Streets), was presented and explained by Mayor Galliga~. Couneilperson Perldns made the motion to pass Resolution No. 98-R-22, seCOnded by Counci!person Williams, passing unanimously. Councilperson Perkins asked all to pray for dry weather this weekend for the Jeff Family Fest. He announced there are 27 or 28 g01f teams for two courses, the reception is all set up, the carriage rides are arranged, the art prizes are purchased, there will be at least 4 and maybe 5 Bar-B-Que comestants, 12 not-for-profit vendors and it all looks real good. The farmer's market will be on Wall Street from Court to the bank entrance. Councilperson Williams reviewed the scheduled entertainment. Councilperson Wilson stated the reception is under control and there will be 20 art exhibits.' Councilperson Perkins presented the Council with numbers regarding police and fire pension recipients saying the pension increases are taken up by increased health insurance cost. He asks the Council to think about this situation and be ready for a discussion at the next workshop. Council President Conlin reviewed the budget workshop schedule. Mayor Galligan called attention to the tax abatement report presented by Deputy Mayor McCauley, reviewing certain portions. Mayor Galligan is proud of this report and proud of all those responsible for the development involved. Mayor Galligan said the final plans are ready for the entrance to Jeffersonville. The Drainage Board will be~taking bids August 12 for a ntajor job in the East End of Jeffersonville. This will be a significant piece of construction..Indiana American Water will be paying for some aspects as this will be a 2 million dollar project.. The City, Indiana American and the Developers will be working together. The sewers are being rePaired on Charlest6wn Aven~e. Council President Conlin would like all to be thinking now about an Ordinance regulating fireworks sales. mo/ibn: MAYOR ATTEST; CLERK'AND TRE^S~C. RICI~ SI~ENCER JR. /