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Home My Public Portal About08-17-2015PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, AUGUST 17, 2015 The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session August 17, 2015 in the Council Chambers in said City. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PRAYER BY COUNCILOR WINGET President Oler called the meeting to order and the following business was conducted: ROLL CALL Present were: Doug Goss, Kelley Cruse - Nicholson, Bruce Wissel, Clayton Miller, Don Winget, Larry Parker, Misty Hollis, Ron Oler and Phil Quinn. Also in attendance were Walt Chidester, City Attorney; Karen Chasteen, City Clerk; Probationary Police Officers Chase Patton & Jessie Tyree; Police Chief Mark Connery; Abby Foster; Interim City Controller Sandra Spencer, Park Department Community Recreation Director Alisha Estabrook; Police Captain Bill Shake; Director of Metropolitan Development Tony Foster, Dave Snow; Dakota Collins; Stephanie Hill Alexander; Wayne County Councilor Peter Zaleski; Gary Turner; Tony Gillam; Sergeant at Arms; and, Media. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilor Wissel moved to approve the minutes of the meeting held August 3, 2015, supported by Councilor Miller. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. PRESENTATIONS, MEMORIALS OR REMONSTRANCES, PETITIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS, MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS - None COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR • Saturday, August 15 was the dedication of Jack Elstro Plaza • Work on the 2016 Budget is progressing well REPORT OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY Minutes of the July 30, 2016 meeting were accepted as presented. REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS, STANDING COMMITTEES, SPECIAL COMMITTEES and/or ORGANIZATIONS • POLICE DEPARTMENT — Captain Shake and Councilor Zaleski presented a proposal for exterior security cameras which would be strategically placed in the community. Chief Connery introduced Probationary Officers Chase Patton and Jessie Tyree to Council. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS A copy of the schedule for the proposed 2016 budget process is as follows: August 28, 2015 Submit proposed budget documents to County Council for non - binding review. Common Council Minutes August 17, 2015 Page 2 of 4 September 1, 2015 Complete budget books for City Council. September 8, 2015 Council 1st Reading of Budget. September 11, 2015 Last day to submit Notice to Taxpayers to the DLGF through Gateway. September 14, 2015 Committee of the Whole (Day 1) September 15, 2015 Committee of the Whole (Day 2) September 16, 2015 Committee of the Whole (Day 3) October 1, 2015 County completes and issues non - binding review. October 5, 2015 Council 2nd Reading of Budget and Public Hearing. Adoption of Salary Ordinance. October 19, 2015 Council 3rd Reading of Budget and Final Adoption of Budget. October 21, 2015 Submit final budget documents via Gateway. November 1, 2015 Adoption Salary Ordinance for firefighters and police. ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING Councilor Parker moved to read Ordinance Nos. 53, 54 & 55 on first reading by title and Ordinance No. 56 -2015 on first reading in its entirety, supported by Councilor Miller. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 53 -2015 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL, ACCEPTANCE, AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM THE WAYNE COUNTY, INDIANA, FOUNDATION (Park) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 53 -2015 on first reading by title only. This Ordinance would authorize the City of Richmond Parks Department to submit a grant application to the Wayne County Foundation in an amount up to Five Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($5,000.00). If awarded, these funds shall be appropriated to fund the 2016 family series sponsored by the Parks Department. Councilor Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 53 -2015 to second reading, suspend the rules and read by title only, supported by Councilor Goss. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. The Clerk read Ordinance No. 53 -2015 on second reading by title only. Council President Oler declared Ordinance No. 53 -2015 on second reading and public hearing. There being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Councilor Cruse - Nicholson moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 53 -2015, supported by Councilor Quinn. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Councilor Parker moved to advance Ordinance No. 53 -2015 to third and final reading and suspend the rules and read by title only, supported by Councilor Winget. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. The Clerk read Ordinance No. 53 -2015 on third reading by title only. Ordinance No. 53 -2015 was adopted with a 9 -0 roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 542015 — A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP FOR A CERTAIN PARCEL FROM GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO OUTDOOR COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (0 Chester Boulevard) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 54 -2015 on first reading by title only. Common Coundl Minutes August 17, 2015 Page 3 of 4 This Ordinance would authorize the rezoning of a parcel of land at 0 Chester Boulevard from General Commercial to Outdoor Commercial District. Ordinance No. 542015 was referred to the Richmond Advisory Plan Commission for public hearing at its August 27, 2015 meeting. ORDINANCE NO. 55 -2015 — A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF A STATEMENT OF BENEFITS FOR A PROPERTY OWNER APPLYING FOR DEDUCTIONS UNDER I.C. 6 -1.1 -12.1 (Ahaus) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 55 -2015 on first reading by title only. This Ordinance is a petition of Ahaus LLC for a ten year tax abatement for real estate valued at Four Hundred Thousand Dollars and zero cents ($400,000.00). Ordinance No. 55 -2015 was referred to the Tax Abatement Committee for due diligence. ORDINANCE NO. 56 -2015 — A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF RICHMOND TO RECEIVE A DONATION FROM HILLS PET PRODUCTS (Police) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 56 -2015 on first reading in its entirety: WHEREAS, The City of Richmond, Indiana, has the option of accepting or rejecting donations for a specific purpose; and WHEREAS, The acceptance of a donation for a specific purpose constitutes the appropriation of such property for the intended purpose. NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana, that the following shall be accepted and gratefully acknowledged by the citizens of Richmond: From Hills Pet Products, the amount of Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) to be used for costs associated with the purchase and training of dogs for the Richmond Police Departments K -9 Program. Councilor Miller moved to advance Ordinance No. 56 -2015 to second reading, suspend the rules and read by title only, supported by Councilor Hollis. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. The Clerk read Ordinance No. 56 -2015 on second reading by title only. Council President Oler declared Ordinance No. 56 -2015 on second reading and public hearing. There being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Councilor Cruse - Nicholson moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 56 -2015, supported by Councilor Hollis. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Councilor Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 56 -2015 to third and final reading and suspend the rules and read by title only, supported by Councilor Winget. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. The Clerk read Ordinance No. 56 -2015 on third reading by title only. Ordinance No. 56 -2015 was adopted with a 9 -0 roll call vote. Common Council Minutes August 17, 2015 Page 4 of 4 ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 49 -2015 — A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF A STATEMENT OF BENEFITS FOR A PROPERTY OWNER APPLYING FOR DEDUCTIONS UNDER I.C. 6 -1.1 -12.1 (Quanex — manufacturing equipment) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 49 -2015 on second reading by title only. Held on second reading until September 8, 2015. ORDINANCE NO. 51 -2015 - A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF A STATEMENT OF BENEFITS FOR A PROPERTY OWNER APPLYING FOR DEDUCTIONS UNDER I.C. 6 -1.1 -12.1 (Georgia Pacific - equipment) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 51 -2015 on second reading by title only. Councilor Goss asked if he should be recused from voting on this Ordinance due to the fact Mr. Gillam serves on the Board of Directors at Wayne Bank which is Mr. Goss's place of employment. Mr. Gillam is also spokesperson for Georgia Pacific in this request for an abatement. Mr. Chidester stated that because there is no monetary benefit, Mr. Goss does not have a conflict of interest. This Ordinance is a petition of Georgia - Pacific Corrugated LLC for a ten year tax abatement valued at Seven Million Seven Hundred Eighty Seven Dollars and zero cents ($7,787,000.00). Council President Oler declared Ordinance No. 51 -2015 on second reading and public hearing. There being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Councilor Miller moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 51 -2015, supported by Councilor Quinn. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Councilor Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 51 -2015 to third and final reading and suspend the rules and read by title only, supported by Councilor Winget. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. The Clerk read Ordinance No. 51 -2015 on third reading by title only. Ordinance No. 51 -2015 was adopted with a 9 -0 roll call vote. ORDINANCES ON THIRD READING - None CALL FOR ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, on a motion duly made, seconded and passed, the meeting was adjourned. 1b., t� -►$4. Dom. Ronald Oler, PhD., President ATTE Karen Chasteen, IAMC, MMC City Clerk A recording of this meeting is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.