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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-03-97COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFEKSONVII .~.E, INDIANA FEBRUARY 3, 1997 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 ~rd day of Fel0nm~ 1997. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Thomas R. Cralligan, with Clerk and Treasurer C. Richard Spencer Jr., at the desk Mayor Oalligun welcomed all in attendance, asking all those p~sent to stand as Councilperson Ron Ellis gave the invocation. He then asked all those present to join him in the pledge of ailegiance to the flag. TI~ roll was called and those present were Councilpersoas John Perkins, Ron Ellis, Doana M. Frantz, Peggy Knight Wilder, Barbara Wilson, Vicky Conlin, and Andrew Williams HI.. Absent: None. Maya'~li?n presented the raimlt~s of the meetin~ of January 27, 1997, and the minutes of fl~e BoardofFinance n~ ct'J~m,ary 27, 1997. Councilperson Perldns made the motion to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by Councilperson Ellis, passing unanimously. · Clerk and Treasurer Spencer presented the claim list for consideration by the Council. Following all diso~ion, Councilperson Perkins made the motion to approve the claims as presented, seconded by Cooncilperson Williams, passing unanimously. Attorney Sedwick announced the Council has two appointments to the Redevelopment Commission. Councilperson Frastz made the motion to reappoint Dale A Yost and Jim P. Urban to the Redevelopment Commission, seconded by Coancil President Wilson, passing unanimously. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 97-OR-4, An Ordinance Of Additional Appropriation (General Fund - Carnegie Library Acquisition) on the third and final reading Councilperson Wilder asked how long the City would have to bring the building into ADA ~mplisn~ if it was p~rchased by the City. Attorney Sedwick answered that until it was used by the public it would not have to be in compliance. Co~ncilperson Wilder is concerned with the cost of renovation, as n taxpayer herself and as a r~pr~sentatiw of one of the hishest taxpaying dislricts. C.~mdlp~ P~ said he spol~ with several people owr the lnst few days that wish to establish a non-profit group to raise money throngh pledges over a five year period. This will be a costly project ~ is hop~ forgrants and n lot of"friend~". Councilperson Perkins feels this is one of two or three landn~rk~ lett in Jeff~onville, and he feels it is owed to the grandchildren to keep the building in the public lrust. There is hope for many volunteers. He does feel money will be forthcomi~& Council President Wilson h~ received several calls ~om those concerned with the condition of the roof, md the utility bills, md if the City will be uble to handle the expense. Councilperson Perkins feels there ere no major leeks, end perintps with the number of roofers in Jeffe~maville, avolunleer may be found. Comlcilperson Williems is not in support of this on the third reading lie is aill concerned with the sale price es he was one in the group that sold the building for $1. He would support the City working with SeffClark Pr~servatior~ This is ahistoric building and he feels it may take light quarters of a million dollars. It would be a nice thing to do, however he does not feel justified in supporting this. He does not know ifarquiring lifts building is in the best interest of the City. Mr. Mik~ Hurt aslmd ii'there had been any spl~aisals done on the building. Mayor Gallismsaid no. This is not abusiness decision, but a historical deciaio~ Mr. Hurt does not tel frae City can 8et its money bark Coun¢ilp~r~on P~rkins noted other, now famous, buildings that have been preserved. He feels the community should have a sense of pride in the history of the community. He also feels this would be abcom to downtowr~ Mayor Cralligan would like to have two years to get grants and donations together to do Ibis. If alter two years no headway has been made, the building would be sold. It is not the intention to burden the City. All Mayor Galligan is aski~forislhe opportanity to do something with the building. Councilperson Ellis will support this ordinance because he believes in the Mayor and he would like to give the Mayor the opportunity to save the building. Coun¢ilperson Wilder said she has enough confidence in Jeff'Clark Preservation esdll~ i~mnuuity. She does not think the City should get involved. Her concern is for the drainage problems andfeels they should be first and foremost. Couarilperson Perldns does not feel the money for ~.is would ccrae from mel~ey that should 8o for drainage. Councilperson Ellis seconded the motion to pass OrdinanceNo. 97-0P,-4 on the third and final reading, passing on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilpersons Perkins, Ellis, Frautz, and Coulin. Nays: Coancilpersons Wilson, Wilder, and Williams. Mr. Bob Lanum, Attorney repr~seutin8 Wayne Steel, Inc., appeared before the Council 3 requesting passage of Resolntion No. 97-R-7. Attorney Lanum explained the company and the need for passage of the resolution, and lhe procedures that need to follow. Following all discussion, Cotmeilperson Perkins made the motion to pass Resolution No. 97-R-7, seconded by Councilper~on Ellis, passing unanimously. Ms. Jennifer Mead, Assistant Director of the Depatanent of Redevelopment presented and explained Ordinance No. 97-OR-6, An Ordinance Aunexing Contignous Territory By Voltm~y Petition, and Ordinance No. 97-OR~7, An Ordinance Aunexing Contiguous Territory By Voluntary lh~tie~ Assi~t Mead reviewed the areas on un aerial board and explained the City is not required 1o provide s~rvices ;,muediately. :~rvices were discussed. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 97-OR-6, seconded by Councilperson Wilder, passing unanimously. Councilperson Perkins then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 97-OR.-6 on all llree resdings, seconded by Councilperson Wilder, passing unanimously. Councilp~rson Perkins then made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 97-OR-7, seconded by Council President Wiison, passing~ly. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 97-OR- 7 on all three readings, seconded by Council President Wilson, passing unanimously. Attorney Sedwick introduced Ordinance No. 97-OR-8, An Ordinance Changing The Zoning Map Desi~on CRA Certain Tract Of Property Located At 2115 and 2109 Hamburg Pike From B-1 And R-2 To B-3. Ms. Montoya explained the need for the change, saying this will be an office for lawn care. Councilperson Ellis said this was approved by the Plan Commission, also saying lids prepetty has been used in aB-3 mnnner. This is in his district and he does approve. Coancilperson C~nlin made ~he mofian to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 97-0I~-8, seconded by Councilperson EHis, passing unanimously. Councilperson Conlin then made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 97- OP~-8 on all three readings, pusSin~ unanimously. Councilperson Peddas told ora situation in downtown where the Fire Department was called out and as a result closed the Indiana Hotel for code violations. He commends the Building Commissioner and the Fire Chief for quick action, as this could have been a severe Ira~dy. Councilperson Ellis commends the Jeffersonville Police, the Indiana State Police, and the local Drug Enforcement on the major drug arrest this week This was a job well done and he hopes lhis contim~es. Councilperson Wilder qu~stinas the ai_h,ntinn at Dutch Lane where this is a stop sign and a 4 lighC Mayor Gallignn noted the light becmne ~imctional today. When they are operational the sign will come dow~ Councilperson Wilder called attention to the Board of Public Works minutes where m additional amount of money for the Hamburg Pike/Dutch Lane intersection was approved. Mayor G-allignn explained the estimate was made in 1991, there have been some changes and there was an oil~akno on~ knew abou~ Councilperson Wilder said she does notice this happening and the 10 year road plan is on schedule. Councilperson Conlin presented, and read aloud, Resolution No. 97-R-8, A Resolution Re~. ~iring The City Clerk-Treasurer To Provide Monltdy Financial Statements To The Members Of The Common Council. Coancilperson Conlin made the motion to pass Resolution No. 97-R-8, secondedby Councilperson Williams. Clerk and Treasurer Spencer stated he is not opposed to this, he has been providing a monthly appropriation report. The 1997 budget order fi.om the Tax .C$-,-,,~ssion was received just prior to the meeting held with the three Coancilpersons. It was then discovered there was a surplus of only $3,111 in the General Fun& The reason to meet with the Council was to inform them that the State will reject additional appropriation requests over this amount. He wanted the Council to be aware of this before approving further additional nizam He does want to make it clear the budget is fully funded. He does not feel it is a fair public statement to make ~ he is not doing his job when many of the Coancilpersous do not come lohis office. Coancilperson Williams said it is the intent that the Council be provided, on n regnlar basis, avery simple form so the Council can understand the cash flow of the City. Resolmionl~o. 97- R-8 passed unanimously. Mayor (]sllignn th~ked the Police Depa~ huent and lhe Special Task Force, the State Police andlhe cotm,~nity for gnRing involved in the war on drugs. He looks at the recent arrest as a start to slowingit duwn and eventually stopping it. Councilperson Perkins commented on the forfeiture laws. Helhennot~l~aat the Mayor did say there would be a war on drugs. This was a major blow to drug disWibutian. Mr. Clifford Owens said this is his first time before the City Council, and he likes what he see~ Mr. Ovams said he does recycle, he does have a problem with the recent bill received for this. He feels he pays enough taxes and he does feel this is atax. To those on a frxed income $20 is a lot of money. He feels the taxes he pays should pay for all. Mr. Owens called and found the price of aluminum. He does not feel he should have to pay this extra tax. Mayor Galligan explained it was 5 not fig City that did this billing. The Solid Waste Board will meet tomorrow at 5:00 o'clock und he willta~the message to that meeting. Councilperson Fruntz noted the City did enter into un interlocal aS~eement regarding recyclinF~ Mr. O.C. Brown thanked Mr. Owens for the facts and figures given. He does agree with Mr. Owens 100 percent as he does not like being billed this fee. The citizens are the ones that do 90 perce~ of the work for recycling. He feels there is a sO'ange discrepancy ns the apa~iment buildings don'trecyole. CounoilpersanFruntz explained there is apilot pro,'am for the uparlments. Mr. Brown said ho will not pay ~his fee except in courL Ma ~11Frazier asked what would be done with the money confiscated in the drug bust. Attorney Sedwick said a Federal suit has been filed for forfeiture of the money und the City should receive 80%. Councilperson Perkins said this money will be put back into the anti-drng progra~ Mr. G~RMmI~ saidhe did pay his recycling fee and wants to know if he will get his leaves picked~pwi~oat asham. Mayor Galligun said the City is looking into getting a machine for picking up leaves from the gutter. Mr. Mike Hurt asked if the Fire Department and Hasmst team that worked a recent accident will be reimbarsed Mayor G-alligan said they will. Tlgre beh~g no ti~rther business to come before the Council, Council President Wilson moved P.M., seconded by CouncilpersgnjConl'm, p. pssing u)~n~ugly. MAYOR THOM~ R. C_~LI.IGt~Rq CLERK AND TREASURER C. RICHARD SPENCER JR.