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Home My Public Portal About10-19-2015PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, OCTOBER 19, 2015 The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session October 19, 2015 in the Council Chambers in said City. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PRAYER BY COUNCILOR QUINN 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; City Controller Sandra Spencer; Dakota Collins; Alisha Estabrook; Scott and Stephanie Hill Alexander; Street Superintendent Tracy Bosell; Danny Matheny; Leighanne Hahn; Dave Snow; Nick Wilson; Park Superintendent Bill Thistlethwaite; Superintendent of the Sanitary District Bill Harris; Purchasing Director Vicki Robinson; Police Chief Mark Connery; Wayne County Commissioner Peter Zaleski; Sergeant at Arms; and, Media. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilor Winget moved to approve the minutes of the meeting held October 5, 2015, supported by Councilor Parker. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. PRESENTATIONS, MEMORIALS OR REMONSTRANCES, PETITIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS, MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS. (MUST BE IN WRITING) • NICK WILSON presented the following petition: 1 am requesting the opportunity to speak before City Council. I have a very important subject that I think needs addressed. It involves the very unfriendly way a private citizen has to go about getting to speak at a Council meeting. Thank you for allowing me to speak. There will be more discussion relative to this petition. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR • Leaf collection has begun —10/11 —12/11 • Trick or Treat will be October 31 — 5:30 -7:30 pm • Thank you for all good thoughts and prayers REPORT OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY Minutes of the September 24 and October 1, 2015 meetings of the Board of Works were accepted as presented. Common Council Minutes October 19, 2015 Page 2 of 3 REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS, STANDING COMMITTEES, SPECIAL COMMITTEES and /or ORGANIZATIONS None MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS None ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING Councilor Parker moved to read Ordinance Nos. 65 and 66 -2015 on first reading by title only, supported by Councilor Winget. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 65 -2015 — AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ANNUAL COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS OF RICHMOND FIREFIGHTERS The Clerk read Ordinance No. 65 -2015 on first reading by title only. Councilor Miller moved to advance Ordinance No. 65 -2015 to second reading, suspend the rules and read by title only, supported by Councilor Wissel. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. The Clerk read Ordinance No. 65 -2015 on second reading by title only. Council President Oler declared Ordinance No. 65 -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. 65 -2015, supported by Councilor Quinn. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Councilor Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 65 -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. 65 -2015 on third reading by title only. Ordinance No. 65 -2015 was adopted with a 9 -0 roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 66 -2015 — AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ANNUAL COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS OF RICHMOND POLICE OFFICERS The Clerk read Ordinance No. 66 -2015 on first reading by title only. Councilor Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 66 -2015 to second reading, suspend the rules and read by title only, supported by Councilor Miller. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. The Clerk read Ordinance No. 66 -2015 on second reading by title only. Council President Oler declared Ordinance No. 66 -2015 on second reading and public hearing. There being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Councilor Goss moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 66 -2015, supported by Councilor Quinn. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Councilor Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 66 -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 passed. The Clerk read Ordinance No. 66 -2015 on third reading by title only. Ordinance No. 66 -2015 was adopted with a 9 -0 roll call vote. Common Council Minutes October 19, 2015 Page 3 of 3 ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING None ORDINANCES ON THIRD READING ORDINANCE NO. 59 -2015 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE KNOWN AS THE 2016 BUDGET The Clerk read Ordinance No. 59 -2015 on third reading by title only. Ordinance No. 59 -2015 was approved with a 7 -2 roll call vote. Dissenting were Councilors Miller and Hollis. ORDINANCE NO. 61 -2015 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO BE KNOWN AS THE 2016 SALARY ORDINANCE The Clerk read Ordinance No. 61 -2015 on third reading by title only. Ordinance No. 61 -2015 was approved with a 9 -0 roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 62 -2015 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE FIXING THE ANNUAL COMPENSATION OF ALL ELECTED OFFICIALS FOR 2016 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 62 -2015 on third reading by title only. Ordinance No. 62 -2015 was approved with a 9 -0 roll call vote. CALL FOR ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, on a motion duly made, seconded and passed, the meeting was adjourned. 1), Ronald Oler, PhD., President ATTEST. v -Karen Cfiasteen, IAMC, MMC City Clerk A recording of this meeting is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.