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HomeMy Public PortalAbout09-09-2015PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, SEPTEMBER 8, 2015 The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session September 8, 2015 in the Council Chambers in said City. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE President Oler asked for a moment of silence to honor Bob Wiwi for his life and 22 years of service to the City of Richmond. PRAYER BY COUNCILOR PARKER 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, Larry Parker, Ron Oler and Phil Quinn. Absent were Misty Hollis and Don Winget. Also in attendance were Kim Vessels, Assistant„ City Attorney; Karen Chasteen, City Clerk; Police Chief Mark Connery; Metropolitan Development Director Tony Foster; City Controller Sandra Spencer; Human Resource Director Sue Roberson; Gordon Moore; Fire Chief Jerry Purcell; Denise Bullock; Nick Wilson; Dakota Collins; Alisha Estabrook; Dan Hedden, H.J. Umbaugh; Kyle Ingram; Dave Bums; Sergeant at Arms; and, Media. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilor Goss moved to amend the minutes to include the following request made at the August 17, 2015 meeting: 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 motion was supported by Councilor Miller. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried. Councilor Parker moved to approve the amended minutes of the meeting held August 17, 2015, supported by Mr. Goss. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. PRESENTATIONS, MEMORIALS OR REMONSTRANCES, PETITIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS, MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS Ms. Roberson read a Proclamation by the Mayor declaring September as Hunger Action Month: WHEREAS, hunger and poverty are issues of grave concern in the United States, the state of Indiana, Wayne County, and the City of Richmond; and WHEREAS, the City of Richmond is committed to taking steps to raise awareness about the need to combat hunger throughout our community and to provide additional resources that citizens of Richmond need; and Common Council Minutes September 8, 2015 Page 2 of 5 WHEREAS, the City of Richmond is committed to working with Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana in educating people about the role and importance of food banks in addressing hunger and raising awareness of the need to devote more resources and attention to hunger issues; and WHEREAS, thousands of individuals in our city are food insecure; and WHEREAS, Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana distributed more than 27,000,000 meals last year, through its network of food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters and other community organizations; and WHEREAS, Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana will be involved, with several community partners, in numerous events throughout September, to bring awareness and attention to efforts to fight hunger in local communities; NOW, THEREFORE, this office does hereby recognize September as HUNGER ACTION MONTH in our City, and calls this observance to the attention of our citizens. Adopted this 3rd day of September, 2015. COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR • Thank you for all the kind thoughts and prayers • Condolences to the family of Bob Wiwi • Thank you to the Information and Technology Department for their work over and above the call of duty during problems caused by a power surge over Labor Day Weekend. REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY Minutes of the August 12, 20 & 27, 2015, meetings were accepted as presented. REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS, STANDING COMMITTEES, SPECIAL COMMITTEES and/or ORGANIZATIONS None MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS • The South "E" Street project is progressing — intersections for cross streets are open ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING Councilor Parker moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance Nos. 52 & 59 -2015 on first reading by title only and Ordinance No. 57 -2015 read in its entirety, supported by Councilor Miller. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. ORDINANCE NO. 52 -2015 - A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF RICHMOND TO RECEIVE DONATIONS FOR RICHMOND FIRE DEPARTMENT PROGRAMS The Clerk read Ordinance No. 52 -2015 on first reading by title only. This Ordinance would authorize the Richmond Fire Department to seek donations for programs sponsored by this Department. Councilor Parker moved to advance Ordinance No. 52 -2015 to second reading and read by title only, supported by Councilor Cruse- Nicholson. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried. Common Council Minutes September 8, 2015 Page 3 of 5 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 52 -2015 on second reading by title only. Councilor President Oler declared Ordinance No. 52 -2015 on second reading and public hearing. There being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Councilor Quinn moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 52 -2015, supported by Councilor Parker. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried. Councilor Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 52 -2015 to third and final reading and suspend the rules and read by title only, supported by Councilor Cruse - Nicholson. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried. The Clerk read Ordinance No. 52 -2015 on third reading by title only. Ordinance No. 52 -2015 was adopted with a 7 -0 roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 57 -2015 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL, ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM THE REID COMMUNITY BENEFIT (Park) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 57 -2015 on first reading in its entirety. This Ordinance reads as follows: WHEREAS, In accordance with Indiana Code (IC) 36- 1 -4 -10, a municipality may execute any documents necessary to receive money from the state or federal government or any other source, and said documents are prepared and executed by the City executive administration, provided that the Common Council of the City of Richmond as the legislative body of the City approves an ordinance for the appropriation of any monies received in accordance with IC 36- 4 -6 -18; and WHEREAS, The Reid Community Benefit has grant funding available through its "Reid Community Benefit Grant" program and if said funds are awarded to the City, the Parks Department wishes to use the grant to fund program support for the 2016 Just Us Kids Out ("JUKO") Summer Camp Program; and WHEREAS, The City of Richmond Parks Department has submitted or will submit a grant application to obtain funds for the 2016 JUKO Program held by the Parks Department; and WHEREAS, No local match is required. NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana, as follows: 1. The City of Richmond Parks Department has submitted or will submit, as authorized by IC 36- 1 -4 -10, a grant application to the Reid Community Benefit. 2. The City of Richmond Parks Department is authorized to accept said grant funding in an amount up to Ten Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($10,000.00). 3. Said funds, if awarded, shall be appropriated to fund the 2016 JUKO Summer Camp Program held by the Parks Department. Councilor Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 57 -2015 to second reading and read by title only, supported by Councilor Goss. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried. The Clerk read Ordinance No. 57 -2015 on second reading by title only. Common Council Minutes September 8, 2015 Page 4 of 5 Councilor President Oler declared Ordinance No. 57 -2015 on second reading and public hearing. There being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Councilor Parker moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 57 -2015, supported by Councilor Cruse - Nicholson. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried. Councilor Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 57 -2015 to third and final reading and suspend the rules and read by title only, supported by Councilor Cruse - Nicholson. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried. The Clerk read Ordinance No. 57 -2015 on third reading by title only. Ordinance No. 57 -2015 was adopted with a 7 -0 roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 59-2015 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE KNOWN AS THE 2016 BUDGET The Clerk read Ordinance No. 59 -2015 on first reading by title only. Ordinance No. 59 -2015 will be heard on second reading October 5, 2015. 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) This Ordinance is a petition of Quanex Homeshield LLC for a ten year tax abatement on manufacturing equipment valued at Four Hundred Eight Thousand Six Hundred Eighty Five Dollars and zero cents ($408,685.00). Councilor Wissel asked this Ordinance No. 49 -2015 to be tabled until due diligence can be completed. ORDINANCE NO. 5&2015 — A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING AP FOR A CERTAIN PAREL FROM GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO OUTDOOR COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (0 Chester Boulevard) This Ordinance would amend the zoning of a platted and surveyed area of the real estate's zoning to an Outdoor Commercial (OC) District in order to allow the property to be zoned as an OC District and to allow the use of the lot for a car sales business. The Plan Commission recommended approval. The Clerk read Ordinance No. 54 -2015 on second reading by title only. Councilor President Oler declared Ordinance No. 54 -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. 54 -2015, supported by Councilor Miller. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried. Councilor Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 54 -2015 to third and final reading and suspend the rules and read by title only, supported by Councilor Miller. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried. The Clerk read Ordinance No. 54 -2015 on third reading by title only. Ordinance No. 54 -2015 was adopted with a 7 -0 roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 55-2016 — A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL AOF A STATEMENT OF BENEFITS FOR A PROPERTY OWNER APPLYING FOR DEDUCTIONS UNDER I.C. 6-1.1 -12.1 (Ahaus) Common Council Minutes September 8, 2015 Page 5 of 5 This Ordinance is a request of Ahaus LLC for a ten year tax abatement on real estate valued at Four Hundred Thousand Dollars and zero cents ($400,000.00). The Tax Abatement Committee recommended approval. The Clerk read Ordinance No. 55 -2015 on second reading by title only. Councilor President Oler declared Ordinance No. 55 -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. 55 -2015, supported by Councilor Quinn. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried. Councilor Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 55 -2015 to third and final reading and suspend the rules and read by title only, supported by Councilor Parker. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried. The Clerk read Ordinance No. 55 -2015 on third reading by title only. Ordinance No. 55 -2015 was adopted with a 7 -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. )A, 0-&-C'v 6r-�P_ 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.