Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-25-99COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA MAY 25,1999 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 6:00 P.M. on the 25th day of May, 1999. The meeting was called to order 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. Mayor Galligan then asked all to observe a moment of silence in memory of Jahna Mitchell who passed away recently. Jahna was the wife of Police Officer Brian Mitchell. The roll was called and those present were Councilpersons John Perkins, Run Ellis, Donna M. Frantz, Peggy Knight Wilder, Barbara Wilson, Andrew Williams IH, and Vicki Conlin. Absent: None. Mayor Galligan presented the minutes of the meeting of May 3, 1999 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 to approve the claims as presented as well as the additional, seconded by Councilperson Frantz, passing unanimously. Police Detective Charlie Elder informed all in attendance ora Parks Department and Fraternal Order of Police sponsored event that will be he[d. at the Nachand Fieldhouse, Thursday, May 27. The proceeds will benefit the Cowboy Fund. Council President Conlin presented Ordinance No. 99-OR-18, An Ordinance Approving The 1999 FOP Contract for the third and final reading. Council President Conlin made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 99-OR-18 on the third and final reading, seconded by Councilperson Ellis, passing on a vote of 6-1. Councilperson Frantz voted nay. May 25, 1999 Page 2 of 5 Mr. David Nachand, attorney representing the owner and developer of property at Waverly Park Subdivision, requested passage of Ordinance No. 99-OR-24, An Ordinance Changing The Zoning Map Designation (2)fA Centain Tract Of Property Located At Waverly Park Subdivision, Lots 8, 9 & 10 From R-1 To R-2. Attorney Nachand explained the area and the proposed use. The Plan Commission gave an unfavorable recommendation. Neighbors did appear at the Plan Commission meeting and voiced concerns. Attorney Nachand presented a letter from Mr. Crum stating that in his professional opinion the proposed apartments would not adversely affect the property value. He feels this would be good for the subdivision and help it to stay residential. Attorney Nachand asks the Council to do the fight thing and approve this request as he feels the Plan Commission made their derision by a "head count". Councilperson Wilder is offended by Attorney Nachand's comment the decision was made by a "head count" as the members are not paid and spend many hours doing their "homework". Attorney Nachand said he did not mean to offend. At the conclusion of all discussion, Councilperson Perkins, stating he intended to vote in opposition, made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 99-OR-24 on the first reading, seconded by Councilperson Wilder, failing on a vote of 0-6-1. Council President Conlin abstained. Deputy Mayor Plfil McCauley presented Resolution No. 99-R-18, A Resolution Approving Statement Of Benefits For Purposes Of Property Tax Abatement (USF Holland), explaining the company, the number of employees and the wages paid. The request is within the guidelines of Council requirements. Deputy McCauley explained the infrastructure being done through $1,000,000 in non-recourse debt. It is anticipated the 11 year note would be paid offin less than five years. Mr. Daniel Barkes, Site Development Manager and Mr. Jim Morrison representing USF Holland were available for questions. Following all discussion, Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass Resolution No. 99-R-18 with a five year abatement, seconded by Council President Conlin. Mr. Barkes would ask the City consider the request for a 10 year abatement stating this is a base for the Business Center, it will bring a lot of jobs to Jeffersonville and will continue to bring jobs. The motion for passage as made by Councilperson Perkins passed on a vote of 6-1. Councilperson Ellis voted nay. Deputy McCauley explained the history of a grant application for the Spring Street improvements, saying results should be seen within a month. The funding for the city match was May 25, 1999 Page 3 of 5 discussed. Councilperson Perkins suggests a transfer fi.om the Cumulative Capital Improvement fund to the General Fund for the match. Councilperson Perkins then made the motion to pass resolution No. 99-R-19, A Resolution Advertising For An Additional Appropriation, seconded by Councilperson Ellis, passing unanimously. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to suspend the roles for Ordinance No. 99-OR-25, An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds, seconded by Council President Conlin, passing unanimously. Councilperson Perkins then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 99-OR-25 on all three readings, seconded by Council President Conlin, passing unanimously. Ordinance No. 99-OR-26, An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Vq'lthin Same Department (Motor Vehicle) was presented for discussion. Councilperson W'flson asked if there was an area other than hospitalization from which to make the transfer. Deputy McCauley explained the Motor Vehicle contributions to hospitalization for the last several years. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to table Ordinance No. 99-OR-26, seconded by Councilperson Wilder, pass'rog unanimously. Councilperson Wilder presented Ordinance No. 9%OR-27, An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within Same Department (Common Council). Attorney Sedwick Galligan explained the estimated cost is $12,000. Councilperson Wilson would tike to hear from Safety Director Palmer before final passage. Attorney Sedwick Galligan said there is a potential liability. Counc'dperson W'dder made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 99-OR-27 on the first and second readings, seconded by Councilperson Williams, passing on a vote of 4-3~ Councilpersons Perkins, Ellis, and Wilson voted nay. Councilperson Wilson explained she voted no in order to look for other ways of funding and complete trading. She is not voting against the testing. Attorney Sedwick Galligan presented and explained Ordinance No. 99-OR-28, An Ordinance Amending The Building Code Providing For Local Plan Review. Building Commissioner Lany Decker has passed the certification allowing him to review plans for State Construction Release. This will be an asset to developers. The fees and expenses were explained. Council President Conlin made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 99-OR-27, seconded by Councilperson Frantz, passing unanimously. Counc'd President Conlin then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 99-OR- 27 on all three readings, seconded by Councilperson Frantz, passing unanimously. Attorney Sedwick Galligan explained the need for a Zoning Ordinance Update, the cost, and May 25, 1999 Page 4 of 5 alternate plans for fimd'mg, The cost could be split over 2 years. Counc'flperson W'flder said this needs to be done, saying she feels it will pay for itself.. Following all discussion, Counc'flperson Wilder made the motion to pass Resolution No. 99-R-20, A Resolution Authoring Advertising For An Additional Appropriation (General Fund), seconded by Councilperson Frantz, passing on a vote of 6-1. Councilperson Perkins voted nay. Attorney Sedwick Cralligan presented Ordinance No. 99-OR-29, An Ordinance To Control The Growth Of Weeds And Noxious Plants, explaining this is an update of an old Ordinance. Counc'flperson Perkins made the motion to suspend the roles for Ordinance No. 99-OR-29, seconded by Council President Conlin, passing unanimously. Councilperson Perkins then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 99-OR-29 on all three readings, seconded by Council President Conlin, passing unanimously. Ordinance No. 99-OR-30, An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within Same Department (Common Council) was presented. Council President Coniin made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 99-OR-30, seconded by Councilperson Frantz, passing unanimously. Council President Conlin made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 99-OR-30 on all three readings, seconded by Councilperson Williams, passing unanimously. City Engineer Bob IVfiller requests funding for a traffic signal at Meadowlark and Allison Lane as this is a safety hazard and he would like to move ahead. He will be receiving quotes on the cost and will present the quotes at the counc'fl workshop. Following all discussion, Councilperson Frantz made the motion to pass Resolution No. 99-R-21, A Resolution Authorizing Advertisement For An Additional Appropriation (General Fund), seconded by Coun(flperson W'flliams, passing unanimously. The next meeting will be rescheduled for Tuesday, June 8 at 7:00 P.M. Council President Conlin has received a draft of a contract from the Firefighters. Deputy McCauley and Attorney Sedwick Galligan will review the contract. Attorney Sedwick Galligan announced there will be a public hearing for the vacation of an alley at the next meeting, June 8 at 7:00 P.M. Councilperson Ellis requests consideration of a traffic signal at Riddle and Spring. May 25, 1999 Page 5 of 5 There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilperson Perkins made the motion to adjourn at 7:35 P.M., seconded by Council President Conlin, passing unanimously. ATTEST: