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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-15-98COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA DECEMBER 15, 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 15th day of December, 1998. The meeting was called to qrder by Mayor Thomas R. Galligan, with Clerk and Treasurer C. Richard Spencer Jr. at the desk. Mayor Galligan welcomed all in attendance, asking all those present to stand as Councilperson Williams gave the invocation. Mayor Galligan 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, Donna M. Frantz, Peggy Knight Wilder, Barbara Wilson, Andrew Williams III, and Vicky Conlin. Absent: None. Mayor Galligan presented the minutes of the meetings of November 1.6, 1998, and November 23, 1998 for consideration by the Council. Councilperson Perkins 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 Wilson made the motion tc approve the claims as presented as well as the additional, seconded by Council President Conlin, passing unanimously. - Mayor Galligan presented Resolution No. 98-R-33, Resolution Adopting The 1998 FOP Contract. Councilperson P. erkins made the motion to pass Resolution No. 98-R-33, seconded by Council President Conlin, passing unanimously. Mr. Leo Blackwell, FOP negotiator gave his thanks saying he appreciated the cooperation of the Mayor, City Attorney, and the Council. Ordinance No. 98-OR-75, An Ordinance Amending And Restating Ordinance No. 98-OR-27 Concerning The Construction Of Additions And Improvements To The Sewage Works Of The City Of Jeffersonville; Authorizing The Issuance Of Sewage Works Revenue Bonds, For Such Purpose; Addressing Other Matters Connected Therewith, Including The Issuance Of Notes In Anticipation December 15, 1998 Page 2 of 7 Of Bonds; And Repealing Ordinance Inconsistent Herewith. Bond Counsel Jim Gutting explained the changes. Following all questions and discussion, Councilperson Wilder made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 98-OR-75 on the second and third readings, seconded by Councilperson Williams, passing on a vote of 5-2. Councilpersons Perkins and Ellis voted against passage. Ordinance No. 98-OR-83, An Ordinance Changing The Zoning Map Designation Of A certain Tract Of Property Located at 4717 Watson-Sellersburg Road From R-1 To B-3 was presented for discussion. Attorney David Nachand stated the Plan Commission gave a unanimous favorable recommendation. Attorney Nachand reviewed the area and the intended use. The land will be developed into a golf course with a bed and breakfast. Liter's Quar~ will mine underground. The owners have signed a waiver of any other B-3 use. Attomey Allen Morris reviewed the mining code, the area intended to be mined, and the type of blasting. Following all discussion, Council President Conlin made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 98-OR-83, seconded by Councilperson Williams, failing on a vote of 6-1. Councilperson Ellis voted nay. Council President Conlin then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 98-OR-83 on the first and second reading, seconded by Councilperson Williams, passing on a vote of 6-1. Councilperson Ellis voted nay. Resolution No. 98-R-32, A Resolution Approving Statement Of Benefits For Purposes Ot Property Tax Abatement (North Shore Development LLC) was presented. Deputy Mayor Phil McCauley explained the project and the area including the proposed number of employees. The Department of Redevelopment believes the best use for this property is an office park: Mr. Ron Barnes, partner in North Shore Development presented a rendering of the building explaining the exterior and interior. This will be Class A office space. Council President Conlin'asked if the projecl would proceed if tax abate.rnent was not granted. Mr. Barnes said it would not as the numbers are to tight. Following all discussion, Councilperson Williams made the motion to remove Resolution No. 98-R-32 offthe table, seconded by Councilperson Wilder, passing unanimously. Councilpersor Williams then made the motion to pass Resolution No. 98-R-32, seconded by Councilperson Wilder. passing unanimously. Deputy Mayor McCauley explained the area with regard to Ordinance No. 98-OR-84, Pc Ordinance Granting Petition To Vacate A Portion OrA Certain Street. Council President Conlir made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 98-OR-84, seconded by Couneilpersor December 15, 1998 Page 3 of 7 Williams, passing unanimously. Council President Conlin then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 98-0R-84 on all three readings, seconded by Councilperson Williams, passing unanimously. Deputy Mayor McCauley presented and explained Ordinance No. 98-OR-85, An Ordinance Granting Petition To Vacate A Portion OrA Certain Right-Of-Way. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to susPend the rules for Ordinance No. 98-OR-85, seconded by Council President Conlin, passing unanimously. Councilperson Perkins then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 98-OR-85 on all three readings, seconded by Council President Conlin, passing unanimously. Mayor Galligan thanked the Department of Redevelopment, Phil, Julie, and Anne Marie for getting the Riverside Landing property back. None of the development taking place could happen if not for the involvement of these people. This is a major accomplishment. Deputy Mayor McCauley thanked the Mayor for the comments and the Council for their foresight. Mayor Galligan informed the Council that Jeffersonville and Clarksville have been presented with a check for $6,000,000 for the Inner City Road. This $6,000,000 is at 3% for 20 years. This is due to work done by Phil McCauley. Deputy Mayor McCauley said it was a team effort of a lot of people. He explained there will be no payments for three years. Discussion followed. Deputy Mayor McCauley presented Ordinance No. 98-OR-86, An Ordinance Amendin Certain Portions Of Section I Of Ordinance No. 98-OR-47 (Sanitation), explaining the budg~ numbers were correct, the number of employees was not. This will require no additional funding. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to suspend the roles for Ordinance No. 98-OR-86, seconded by Council President Conlin, passing unanimously. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 98-OR-8~6 on all three readings, seconded by Councilperson Ellis, passin~ unanimously. Ordinance No. 98-OR-87, An ordinance Transferring Certain funds Within Same Departmenl (Building Commission) was presented. Building Commissioner Larry Decker explained the need. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 98-OR-87, seconded by Council President Conlin, passing unanimously. Councilperson Perkins then made the motion tc pass Ordinance No. 98-OR-87 on all three readings, seconded by Council President Conlin, passing unanimously. December 15, 1998 Page 4 of 7 Resolution No. 98-R-34, A Resolution To Advertise For An Additional Appropriation (Building Commission) was presented. Building Commissioner Decker explained the need. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass Resolution No. 98-R-34, seconded by Council President Conlin, passing unanimously. Ordinance No. 98-OR-88, An Ordinance Amending Certain Portions Of Section 1 Of Ordinance No. 98-OR-47 was presented and explained. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 98-OR-88, seconded by Councilperson Williams, passing unanimously. Councilperson Perkins then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 98-OR-88 on all three readings, seconded by Councilperson Williams, passing unanimously. Ms. Sharon Marra, Executive Director, Clark County Solid Waste Management District, appeared before the Council explaining and answering questions regarding the solid waste fee schedule and the contract for recycling services. Following all discussion, Councilperson Williams made the motion to pass Resolution No. 98-R-35, A Resolution Amending Solid Waste Fee Schedule, seconded by Councilperson Frantz, passing unanimously. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to approve the contract for Recycling Services, seconded by Councilperson Williams, passing unanimously. Director Marra would welcome any calls. A recess was called at 8:35. The meeting was reconvened at 8:45. Councilperson Frantz introduced Mr. Adam Palmer of The Estopinal Group, who presented and explained the plans for an Aquatic Center and improvements at Memorial Park. Ewing Lane Pool will not open in 1999. The estimated cost of the presented project is $7,000,000. Financing is being explored. This is a .major undertaking that will benefit all ages. Councilperson Frantz feels there will be corporate sponsors for the project but the realistic view will be to float a bond. She urges all to look at the economic benefits. She feels it is expensive but would be worth it. Councilperson Wilson feels there is a need for a diving well. Councilperson Wilder thanked Councilperson Frantz, Park Superintendent Elliot and Assistant Superintendent Poole for the work done on this project. Councilperson Wilder feels this project is every bit as important as other projects and will pull the community together. She is willing to support the project. Council President Conlin said this will be something J'effersonville can be proud of. Mayor Galligan feels this December 15, 1998 Page 5 of 7 is a "doable" project and will be a plus for the whole community. Councilperson Ellis will not support the project if it adds one more cent to the tax rate. Mr. Mike Hutt asked if the revenue generated will support the center. Mayor Galligan feels there is enough demand that it will pay for itself There is a need in the community. There is still a lot to do as this is the beginning phase. Attomey Sedwick Galligan presented and explained Ordinance No. 98-OR-89, An Ordinance Amending Certain Portions Of Section 1 Of Ordinance No. 97-OR-33 (Police Department). Following all discussion, Councilperson Perkins made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 98-OR-89, seconded by Councilperson Williams, passing unanimously. Councilperson Perkins then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 98-OR-89 on all three readings, seconded by Council President Conlin, passing unanimously. Attorney Sedwick Galligan presented and explained Ordinance No. 98-OR-90, An Ordinance Amending Certain Portions Of Section 1 Of Ordinance No. 98-OR-47 (Police Department). Counc'flperson Perkins made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 98-OR-90, seconded by Councilperson Williams, passing unanimously. Councilperson Perkins then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 98-OR-90 on all three readings, seconded by Councilperson Williams, passinfl unanimously. Mayor Galligan presented Ordinance No. 98-OR-69, An Ordinance Fixing Basic Salaries Ot Elected Officials Of'The City Of Jeffersonville, Indiana For The Year 1999. Councilperson Perkin~ made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 98-OR~69 on the third and final reading, seconded b' Council President Conlin, passing unanimously. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to allow Clerk Treasurer Spencer to use his discretic to move funds not to exceed $1,000 within a budget to allow for end of year balancing, seconded b Council President Conlin, passing unanimously. Ordinance No.98-OR-91, An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within Same Departme] (Local Roads & Streets) was presented. Council President Conlin made the motion to suspend thc rules for Ordinance No. 98-OR-91, seconded by Councilperson Frantz, failing on a vote of 6-1 Councilperson Ellis voted in opposition. Councilperson W'dllams made the motion to pass Ordinanc{ No. 98-OR-91 on the first and second reading, seconded by Council President Coniin, passin~ unanimoufly. December 15, 1998 Page 6 of 7 There will be a Council meeting on Monday, December 21, 1998 at 5:00 P.M. Ordinance No. 98-OR-92, An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within Same Department (Vehicle Maintenance) was presented. Council President Conlin made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 98-OR-92 on the first and second reading, seconded by Councilperson Frantz, passing unanimously. Ordinance No. 98-OR-93, An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within Same Department (Common Council) was presented. Council President Conlin made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 98-OR-93 on the first and second reading, seconded by Councilperson Frantz, passing unanimously. Ordinance No. 98-OR-94, An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within Same Department (Building Commission) was presented. Councilperson Williams made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 98-OR-94 on the first and second readings, seconded by Councilperson Frantz, passing unanimously. Ordinance No. 98-OR-95, An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within The Same Department (Mayor) was presented. Council President Conlin made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 98-OR-95 on the first and second readings, seconded by Councilperson Wilson, passing unanimously. Ordinance No. 98-OR-96, An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within Same Department (Local Roads and Streets) was presented. Council President Conlin made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 98-OR-96 on the first and second readings, seconded by Councilperson Wilder passing unanimously. Ordinance No. 98-OR-97, An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within Same Departme~ (Personnel) was presented..Council President Conlin made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 98-OR- 97 on the first,and second readings, seconded by Councilperson Williams, passing unanimously. Ordinance No. 98-OR-98, An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within Same Departmenl (Police) was presented. Councilperson Williams made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 98-OR-98 on the first and second readings, seconded by Councilperson Frantz, passing unanimously. Deputy Mayor McCauley stated the City has spent a lot of time on the INAAP Project. Thi~ is clearly a regional project that should be consistent with the City's goals. He feels the Reuse Authority should collect all the revenues that are collected within the INAAP property. Hz December 15, 1998 Page 7 of 7 recommends the Council request an inteflocal agreement to provide that revenue produced stay within the Reuse Authority. Following discussion, Council President Conlin asked that Deputy Mayor McCauley work on an inteflocal agreement. Councilperson Perkins noted the Council minutes of November 16, 1998, page 4, regarding retiree insurance benefits. As this was not on tonight's agenda, Councilperson Perkins has prepared Ordinance No. 98-OR-99, An Ordinance Redefining Health Insurance Benefits For Retirees Of The City Of Jeffersonville, making the motion to pass Ordinance No. 98-OR-99 on the first and second readings. Councilperson Williams cannot support this at this time as he is concerned for the liability involved. Firefighter Jim Carter feels the savings gained by the State taking over the convertees will pay for this. Following discussion, Ordinance No. 98-OR-99 passed on the first and second readings on a vote of 4-2-1. Councilpersons Williams and Frantz voted nay, with Councilperson Wilder abstaining. Councilperson Frantz thanked those that have believed in the Sports and Aquatic Center. Mayor Galligan said with the recent announcement of Rocky's On the River, and the North Shore project there is much to be proud of and he thanks all involved. There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilperson Perkins made the motion to adjourn at 10:05 P.M., seconded by Council President Conlin, passing unanimously. ATTEST&, /I