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Home My WebLink About12-04-2006 Special JEFFERSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL SESSION Meeting Memorandum - Monday, December 4, 2006 - 5:30 P.M. City Hall 3rd Floor Council Conference Room Council President Barbara Wilson called the meeting to order at 5:30 P.M., and on call of the roll those members present were: Councilpersons John Perkins, Connie Sellers, Barbara Wilson, Ron Grooms, and Phil McCauley. Also present was Deputy Clerk Treasurer Barbara Hollis. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to approve the agenda with the addition of 8A, Override of 2006-0R-5 Veto, second by Councilperson Grooms, passing on a vote of 5- O. Sewer Board Appointment Councilperson Grooms made the motion to appoint William (Bill) Saegesser to the Sewer Board, second by Councilperson Sellers. The Sewer Board has recommended Mr. Saegesser. Councilperson Grooms questioned the appointing authority. The Council's appointment to this Board has resigned; therefore the Council is appointing the replacement. Councilperson McCauley noted all parties have agreed to this appointment. The motion passed on a vote of 5-0 Major Moves Councilperson Sellers has talked with Police Chief Monihon regarding the intended use of the Major Moves money. The use will be for computers and signage. Councilperson Sellers agrees signage is needed; she questions why this should not be paid for along with the other signage. Councilperson Perkins agrees signage should be paid from other funds. Councilperson Grooms asked if the final agreement has been reached regarding all building payments. Following all discussion, Councilperson Perkins made the motion to allow 10% (18,770.00) of Major Moves money be allocated to the Police Department, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 5-0. Railroad Tracks Planning and Zoning Director Chester Hicks presented a map and estimate of cost for the City of Jeffersonville Wheels and Heels Trail Concept Plan. An October 2005 fee simple interest appraisal is $3.2 Million. A master plan consultant has been selected. Councilperson Sellers feels there may be opposition from some residents. Director Hicks noted the need for title search. Council person Sellers said some residents are concerned for privacy and control. Councilperson Grooms asked if the City wants to acquire the property. Director Hicks noted most of the property is not residential. This would be a I I worthwhile project. City Council Attorney Greg Fifer said the City should find out what type of title the railroad holds. This process should be started. Director Hicks noted the lack of coordination has held this project up. Councilperson Grooms suggested contacting Congressmen and Senators. Councilperson Grooms made the motion to authorize Attorney Fifer to investigate the cost of a title search, second by Councilperson Perkins, passing on a vote of 5-0. Councilperson McCauley said this is a tremendous project. 10th and Spring Redevelopment Director Barry Cahill reminded the Council of the agreement with Clark Memorial Hospital to market the property at lOth and Spring. Director Cahill request the City deed the property to the Department of Redevelopment. Councilperson Perkins wants to make sure the money from the sale comes back to the City. Director Cahill said that it would, minus any expenses. He believes an offer will be received next week. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to allow the deed for the property at lOth and Spring be deeded to the Department of Redevelopment as long as the net proceeds from the sale come back to the City to a fund to be decided on later, second by Councilperson McCauley, passing on a vote of 5-0. Veto Override Councilperson Perkins noted the Mayor's veto of Ordinance No. 2006-0R-5, An Ordinance Establishing A Purchase Order System For The General Fund Of The City Of Jeffersonville. Councilperson McCauley noted the intent was to have the Clerk Treasurer be the Fiscal Agent. Attorney Fifer has drafted an Ordinance for consideration noting the difference in agent vs. agency. He recommends the Council override the veto and consider the draft presented. Mayor Waiz arrived at 6:25 P.M. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to override the veto of Ordinance No. 2006-0R-5, second by Councilperson McCauley, passing on a vote of 5-0. Attorney Fifer feels all are trying to get to the same place. Councilperson McCauley said the intent is not to take over any executive powers, only fiscal. Buxton Group Councilperson Perkins noted the need for commercial recruitment. The City has been successful with industrial recruitment. The fee of $60,000 has been suggested. There is a need to do more than has been done to attract commercial development. Mayor Waiz suggests the Department of Redevelopment hear the presentation from the Buxton Group. One Southern Indiana should also be included City Court Mayor Waiz noted now is a prime opportunity to abolish City Court and would like to have this discussed. Councilperson McCauley noted there are people intending to attend the regular meeting regarding this subject. ~ The motion was made by Councilperson Perkins to adjourn at 6:35 P.M., seconded by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 5-0. Attest: ~ uY- Clerk TreaS~gy Wilder ~ KIPDA ID PROJECT NAME 4 Hamburg Pike 94 Dutch Ln. I 297 8th St. 298 Perrin Ln. I 301 10th St. 303 10th St. 304 10th St. 348 1- 65, Exit 1 Park & Ride 514 Veterans Pkwy. Phase 2 517 Coopers Ln. 536 Utica-Sellersburg Rd. 539 Salem-Nobel Rd. 565 Allison Ln. I 973 Jeffersonville-Charlestown Pike 1121 Wheels and Heels Trail I 1295 Utica Pike Clark Co. Bridge No.3 TOTAL DESCRIPTION Reconstruct Hamburg Pike as a 2 lane road from Dutch Ln. to Charlestown-New Albany Pike including sight distance correction, widening road to required 1 Reconstruct Dutch Ln. as a 2 lane road with turn lanes at major intersections (llth & 12th Streets) from 10th St. to Hamburg Pike. Reconstruct 8th St. as a 2 lane road from Spring St. to Perrin Ln. The project consists of removal of existing pavement, shoulders, curb, gutter & sidewalk. Reconstruct Perrin Ln. as a 2 lane road from Utica Pike to 8th St. Widen 10th St. from 4 to 7 lanes (3 travel lanes in each direction plus a center turn lane) from Reeds Ln. to Allison Ln. Phase 2: Reconstruct 10th St. & widen from 4 to 5 lanes from Dutch Ln. to Main St. Phase 3: Reconstruct & widen 10th St. from 4 to 5 lanes from Main St. to Reeds Ln. Construction of Park & Ride lot & provision of transit service at 1-65, Exit 1. Phase 2: Widen Charlestown-New Albany Pike from 2 to 4 lanes from Veterans Pkwy. To Holman Ln. Widen Hollyman Ln. from 2 to 3 lanes from 10th Street Reconstruct Coopers Ln. as a 2 lane road from US 31 to Utica-Sellersburg Rd. Reconstruct Utica-Sellersburg Rd. as a 2 lane road with turning lanes at intersections of New Chapel Road, Middle Road, and Brown Forman Road, from IN 6 Reconstruct Salem-Nobel Rd. as a 2 lane road from IN 62 to IN 403. Signalize Allison Ln. & add turn lane at Jeffersonville High School entrance. Reconstruct Jeffersonville-Charlestown Pike (Charlestown Pike) existing 2 lane road as a 2 lane road from Hamburg Pike to Holman Ln., adding curbs, gutte Wheels and Heels Trail: A fourteen mile long pedway interconnected system of trails for bicycle and pedestrians to provide an alternative transportation ace Utica Pike Clark Co. Bridge No.3: Replace County Bridge #3 on Utica Pike over Lancassange Creek PROJECT SPONSOR Jeffersonville jeffersonville jeffersonville jeffersonville Jeffersonville jeffersonville Jeffersonville jeffersonville jeffersonville Clark County Clark County Clark County jeffersonville jeffersonville jeffersonville Clark County PROJECT COST $4,300,000 $2,800,000 $2,150,000 $1,050,000 $2,500,000 $2,025,000 $1,750,000 $4,400,000 $3,400,000 $3,600,000 $6,200,000 $12,900,000 $187,500 $3,200,000 $2,250,000 $1,200,000 $53,912,500 Median Average $2,650,000 $3,369,531 OPEN TO PUBLIC 2009 2010 2020 2008 2020 2010 2010 2006 2010 2013 2015 2012 2006 2008 2014 2007 Federal Share Local Match Fee total needed $2,120,000.0 $530,000.0 $265,000.0 $2,695,625.0 $673,906.3 $336,953.1 ) - ", g ..<!1l. ,~ ~ 'III: " 'P o I 0.5 1 1 I _.~ '>~ .. f ~ City of Jeffersonvi Wheels and Heels l Concept Plan Legend D Possible Trail A1ig Alignment Study r I I I Railroad // .(/ /1 .j /, '"I' f, :j /. '/ .I... ~ ....."/ // :/' .// ^~ .-</ @v",>' ~...</' ../....... :>/ Miles Land_Use _ Commercial Heavy Industrial Industrial Light In du stria I Multi-family Resic _ Neighborhood Cc Publicll nst itutionc r..-..---......., I._..___..j City Boundari es Park Facilities 1. Culston Memorial Park 2. Riverfront Park 3. Howard Steamboat Museum Pal 4. Ken Ellis Center! Henry Lansdel 5. Shannon Memorial Park! Wilco) 6. Ewing Lane Park 7. Highland Park 8. Northaven Park (Connie Selmer 9. Perrin Fami Iy Park 10. Duffy's Landing 11. Wathen Park 12. Vi ssi ng Park