HomeMy Public PortalAbout11-16-2015PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA,
NOVEMBER 16, 2015
The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session November 16, 2015 in the
Council Chambers in said City.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRAYER BY COUNCILOR CRUSE - NICHOLSON
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, Misty
Hollis and Ron Oler. Absent were Don Winget and Phil Quinn.
Also in attendance were Walt Chidester, City Attorney; Karen Chasteen, City Clerk; Ardene Schoefler;
Dave Burns; Matt Stegall; Dave Snow; Dakota Collins; Joe Schroeder; Stephanie Hill Alexander; Bill
Thistlethwaite, Park Department; Police Chief Mark Connery; Vivian Ashmawi, Communities in Schools;
Tony Foster, Metropolitan Development; Fire Chief Jerry Purcell; Sandra Spender, Controller; Sarah
Mitchell, City Planner; Sergeant at Arms; and, Media.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilor Parker moved to approve the minutes of the meeting held November 2, 2015, supported by
Councilor Hollis. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
PRESENTATIONS, MEMORIALS OR REMONSTRANCES, PETITIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS,
MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS
• DAVE BURNS re BLIGHT: Mr. Burns asked Council to consider a "punitive city ordinance which
levies heavy fines that will give pause to those who trash our City ". Speaking support were Ms.
Schoefler and Messrs. Stegall and Foster.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR
• Thank you to all City Departments who have continued to do good work.
• Leaf Pick up will continue through December 12.
• Encouraged citizens to register and vote. There is an election three out of every four years —
voting is important.
REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
Minutes of the October 22 & 29, 2015, meetings were accepted as presented.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
• ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION: Councilor Wissel moved to appoint Larry
Parker, supported by Councilor Miller. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried 6 -1. Dissenting
was Councilor Oler.
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• WAYNE COUNTY CONVENTION AND TOURISM BUREAU: Councilor Wissel moved to
approve Pamela Broering; Rhonda Weller and Dana Weigle as recommended by the Bureau,
supported by Councilor Parker. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried.
• POLICE MERIT COMMISSION: Councilor Hollis moved to reappoint Max Duke, supported by
Councilor Cruse - Nicholson. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried.
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
Councilor Parker moved to read Ordinance Nos. 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78 & 79 -2015 on first reading by title
only, supported by Councilor Miller. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 73 -2015 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2015 BUDGET
(Metro)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 73 -2015 on first reading by title only.
This Ordinance would authorize appropriation of Eighty Five Thousand Dollars and zero cents
($85,000.00) to 214 Fund Indiana - Other Services and Charges in the Department of Metropolitan
Development 2015 budget.
Councilor Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 73 -2015 to second reading, suspend the rules and
read by title only, supported by Councilor Cruse - Nicholson. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 73 -2015 on second reading by title only.
Council President Oler declared Ordinance No. 73 -2015 on second reading and public hearing. There
being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Councilor Hollis moved for engrossment of Ordinance
No. 73 -2015, supported by Councilor Parker. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Councilor Parker moved to advance Ordinance No. 73 -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
passed.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 73 -2015 on third reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 73 -2015 was adopted with a 7 -0 roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 74 -2015 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2015 BUDGET
(Airport)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 74 -2015 on first reading by title only.
This Ordinance would authorize the appropriation of the following funds to Fund 603 — Aviation /Airport:
Personal Services $ 20,900.00
Supplies $ 34,500.00
Other Services and Charges $ 18,600.00
TOTAL: $ 74,000.00
Councilor Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 74 -2015 to second reading, 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. 74 -2015 on second reading by title only.
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Council President Oler declared Ordinance No. 74 -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. 74 -2015, supported by Councilor Parker. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Councilor Parker moved to advance Ordinance No. 74 -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
passed.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 74 -2015 on third reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 74 -2015 was adopted with a 7 -0 roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 75 -2015 — AN APPROPRIATION (TRANSFER) ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2015
BUDGET (Park)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 75 -2015 on first reading by title only.
This Ordinance would amend the Park Department 2015 Budget as follows:
Delete $31,500.00 from Salary and Wages
Add: $15,000.00 to Electric - Facilities
$ 1,000.00 to Sewer - Facilities
$ 500.00 to Stormwater Fee
$ 15,000.00 to Other Contractual Services
Councilor Miller moved to advance Ordinance No. 75 -2015 to second reading, suspend the rules and
read by title only, supported by Councilor Cruse - Nicholson. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 75 -2015 on second reading by title only.
Council President Oler declared Ordinance No. 75 -2015 on second reading and public hearing. There
being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Councilor Goss moved for engrossment of Ordinance
No. 75 -2015, supported by Councilor Cruse - Nicholson. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Councilor Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 75 -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. 75 -2015 on third reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 75 -2015 was adopted with a 7 -0 roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 76 -2015 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2015 BUDGET
(Finance)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 76 -2015 on first reading by title only.
Councilor Wissel moved to amend Ordinance No. 76 -2015 to reflect the following changes:
101 General Fund - Personal Services $ 194,991.52
218 Motor Vehicle Hwy - Personal Services $ 32,627.76
219 Park & Recreation - Personal Services $ 23,080.88
601 Sanitary District/Solid Waste - Personal Services
603 Airport/Aviation - Personal Services
205 First Response Fund - Personal Services
230 Human & Environ Svc/WPS- Personal Service$
260 Park Nonreverting - Personal Services
604 Offstreet Parking - Personal Services
605 Public Transit - Personal Services
308 Sanitary- Landfill - Personal Services
680 Sewer Utility - Personal Services
690 Stormwater Utility - Personal Services
Total all funds
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$ 50,630.10
$ 2,915.26
$ 6,952.12
$ 538.26
$ 2,377.00
$ 538.26
$ 21,427.26
$ 14,737.40
$ 35,179.60
$ 475.40
$ 386,470.82
This motion was supported by Councilor Parker. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried.
This Ordinance would appropriate funds to the necessary accounts to allow stipends up to One Thousand
Dollars ($1,000) to be paid to employees.
Councilor Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 76 -2015 as amended 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. 76 -2015 as amended on second reading by title only.
Council President Oler declared Ordinance No. 76 -2015 as amended on second reading and public
hearing. There being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Councilor Cruse - Nicholson moved for
engrossment of Ordinance No. 76 -2015 as amended, supported by Councilor Parker. Upon a vote viva
voce, the motion passed.
Councilor Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 76 -2015 as amended to third and final reading and
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. 76 -2015 as amended on third reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 76 -2015 as amended was adopted with a 7 -0 roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 77 -2015 — AN APPROPRIATION (TRANSFER) ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2015
BUDGET (Fire)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 77 -2015 on first reading by title only.
This Ordinance would amend the First Response Fund(205) as follows:
Delete: $216,828.88 from Overtime (EMS)
$38,654.77 from Director of EMS (EMS)
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Add: $216,828.88 to Overtime (General)
$38,654.77 to Deputy Chiefs (General)
Councilor Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 77 -2015 to second reading, 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. 77 -2015 on second reading by title only.
Council President Oler declared Ordinance No. 77 -2015 on second reading and public hearing. There
being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Councilor Goss moved for engrossment of Ordinance
No. 77 -2015, supported by Councilor Parker. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Councilor Parker moved to advance Ordinance No. 77 -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
passed.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 77 -2015 on third reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 77 -2015 was adopted with a 7 -0 roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 78 -2015 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL
APPROPRIATIONS FROM CERTAIN FUNDS (EDIT — CIS)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 78 -2015 on first reading by title only.
This Ordinance would appropriate Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000) to Community In Schools
from the Economic Development Income Tax Fund. This payment would complete the Fifty Thousand
Dollars and zero cents ($50,000.00) pledged earlier this year.
Ordinance No. 78 -2015 was held on second reading until December 7, 2015.
ORDINANCE NO. 79 -2015 — A GENERAL ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 154: UNIFIED
DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE (Metro)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 79 -2015 on first reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 79 -2015 will be heard on public hearing by the Plan Commission at its November 19, 2015
meeting.
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
ORDINANCE NO. 68 -2015 — A GENERAL ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBSECTION 74.25 OF
RICHMOND CITY CODE (on street parking)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 68 -2015 on second reading by title only.
Council President Oler declared Ordinance No. 68 -2015 on second reading and public hearing. There
being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Councilor Wissel moved for engrossment of Ordinance
No. 68 -2015, supported by Councilor Parker. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Councilor Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 68 -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
passed.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 68 -2015 on third reading by title only.
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Ordinance No. 68 -2015 was adopted with a 7 -0 roll call vote
AMENDED ORDINANCE NO. 70 -2015 — AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A PAYMENT IN LIEU OF
TAXES WITH THE RICHMOND SANITARY DISTRICT AND AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION TO
THE RICHMOND SANITARY DISTRICT'S 308 LANDFILL ACCOUNT
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 70 -2015 on second reading by title only.
Councilor Wissel moved to amend to read Two Hundred Fifty Four Thousand and zero cents
($254,000.00) as recommended by the Sanitary District Board, supported by Councilor Parker. Upon a
vote viva voce, the motion carried.
Council President Oler declared Ordinance No. 70 -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. 70 -2015, supported by Councilor Hollis. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Councilor Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 70 -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
passed.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 70 -2015 on third reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 70 -2015 was adopted with a 7 -0 roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 71 -2015 — AN ORDINANCE FOR AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION TO THE
RICHMOND SANITARY DISTRICT'S 601 SOLID WASTE ACCOUNT
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 71 -2015 on second reading by title only,
Council President Oler declared Ordinance No. 71 -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. 71 -2015, supported by Councilor Parker. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Councilor Parker moved to advance Ordinance No. 71 -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
passed.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 71 -2015 on third reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 71 -2015 was adopted with a 7 -0 roll call vote.
AMENDED ORDINANCE NO. 72 -2015 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE ALLOWING THE
STIPENDS IN LIEU OF PERMANENT SALARY AND WAGE INCREASES TO BE PAID TO
EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 72 -2015 on second reading by title only,
Councilor Miller moved to amend stipends in an amount up to One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) in lieu of
One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500), supported by Councilor Goss. Upon a vote viva voce, the
motion carried.
Council President Oler declared Ordinance No. 72 -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. 72 -2015, supported by Councilor Wissel. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
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Councilor Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 72 -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
passed.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 72 -2015 on third reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 72 -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.
U f GCQ_
Ronald Oler, PhD., President
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Ka en Chasteen, IAMC, MMC
City Clerk
A recording of this meeting is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.