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Home My Public Portal About02-18-2020 PROCEEDINGS OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND,INDIANA, FEBRUARY 18,2020 The Common Council of the .City of Richmond, Indiana met in a Regular Meeting, February 18,2020 in the Council Chambers in said City. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PRAYER BY PASTOR JOSEPH SAGER Vice President Parker called the meeting to order and the following business was conducted ROLL CALL Present were Councilors Doug Goss, Kelley Cruse-Nicholson, Bill Engle, Jeff Cappa, Jeffrey Locke, Gary Turner,Jane Bumbalough, and Larry Parker. Absent was Ron Oler. Also in attendance were Andrew Sickmann, Corporate Council; Karen Chasteen, City Clerk; Emily Palmer, Controller; Beth Fields, Director of Information and Technology; Kate Kotan, Community Development; Suzanne Bias, Mayor's Office Coordinator; Matt Evans, City Planner; Pat Welch; Sue Roberson; Tracy Bosell, Street Department; Fire Chief Jerry Purcell; Jim Bumbalough; Gordon Moore; George Sower; Randy Baker and Tony Foster, Richmond Power and Light; Denise Retz, Superintendent of Parks and- Recreation; Caleb Smith, Park Department; Scott Hester and Bob Beyke, Milestone; Leighann Hahn, Environmental Sustainability Commission; Pastor Joseph Sager, Central United Methodist Church; Sergeant at Arms; and, Media. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilor Locke moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held February 3, 2020, supported by Councilor Engle. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried. PRESENTATIONS,MEMORIALS OR COMPLAINTS,PETITIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS,MOTIONS,RESOLUTIONS None COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR • Review of Community events • There are free tax services at Morrison Reeves Library • This is a census year. It is important that everyone participate Common Council Minutes February.18,2020 Page 2 of 6 • The Park Department is creating a Master Plan. There will be a Public workshop on March 11, 5:30-7:00 pm, Lingle Hall at Reid Health. REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY Minutes of the January 30 and February 6,2020 meetings were accepted as presented. REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS,STANDING COMMITTEES, SPECIAL COMMITTEES and/or ORGANIZATIONS • STREET DEPARTMENT—Tracy Bosell reviewed the responsibilities and projects of the Street Department. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS None ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING Councilor Locke moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance No. 12-2020 on first reading by title only;supported by Councilor Bumbalough. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 12-2020—A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF RICHMOND TO RECEIVE DONATIONS FOR RICHMOND FIRE DEPARTMENT PROGRAMS The Clerk read Ordinance No. 12-2020 on first reading by title only. Ordinance No. 12-2020 was referred to the Finance Committee for due diligence. ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 49-2019—A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP FOR A CERTAIN PARCEL FROM MIXED ZONING GENERAL COMMERCIAL AND AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT TO HIGH INTENSITY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT(3408 Chester Boulevard-Milestone) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 49-2019 on second reading by title only. Vice President.Parker declared Ordinance No. 49-2019 on public hearing. Speaking to the Ordinance were Messrs. Sowers, Beyke and Ms. Roberson. Speaking against were • Common Council Minutes February 18,2020 Page 3 of 6 Clarence Lehner, 815 Locust Drive; Cindy Bolt, Fairacres; Sayward Salazar, Crestdale; David Shepherd, 800 Locust Drive; Kristin Sweet, 1222 Dillon Drive;Everett Cook, 419 Chester Drive; Ted Hart, 2319 Parkdale; Matt Railsback, 1107 Fairacres; Robert Willett, 1520 Chester Road; and,Donna Kitchel, 1200 Wayne Road. Councilor Goss moved for engrossment, supported by Councilor Cruse-Nicholson. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried. Councilor Goss moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 49-2019 to third and final reading and read by title only, supported by Councilor Cruse-Nicholson. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried. Ordinance No. 49-2019 failed with a 0-8 roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 6-2020—AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 41-2009 KNOWN AS THE 2020 SALARY ORDINANCE(Clerk) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 6-2020 on second reading by title only. The Finance Committee recommended approval. Vice President Parker declared Ordinance No. 6-2019 on public hearing. There being no comments for or against, Councilor Goss moved for engrossment, supported by Councilor Engle. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried. Councilor Goss moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 6-2019 to third and final reading and read by title only, supported by Councilor Turner. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried. Ordinance No. 6-2019 was approved with a 7-0 roll call vote. Absent were Councilors Cruse-Nicholson and Oler. ORDINANCE NO. 7-2020—AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL,ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM EMPLOYMENT AID READINESS NETWORK INDIANA(Park) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 7-2020 on second reading by title only. The Finance Committee recommended approval. Vice President Parker declared Ordinance No. 7-2019 on public hearing. There being no comments for or against, Councilor Goss moved for engrossment, supported by Councilor Engle. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried. Common Council Minutes February 18,2020 Page 4 of 6 • Councilor Goss moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 7-2019 to third and final reading and read by title only, supported by Councilor Locke. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried. Ordinance No. 7-2019 was approved with a 7-0 roll call vote. Absent were Councilors Cruse-Nicholson and Oler. ORDINANCE NO. 8-2020—AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF RICHMOND TO RECEIVE DONATIONS (Park) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 8-2020 on second reading by title only. The Finance Committee recommended approval. Vice President Parker declared Ordinance No. 8-2019 on public hearing. There being no comments for or against, Councilor Goss moved for engrossment, supported by • Councilor Engle. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried. Councilor Goss moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 8-2019 to third and final reading and read by title only, supported by Councilor Engle. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried. Ordinance No. 8-2019 was approved with a 7-0 roll call vote. Absent were Councilors Cruse-Nicholson and Oler. ORDINANCE NO. 9-2020—AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL,ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF GRANTS FROM VARIOUS SOURCES (Park) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 9-2020 on second reading by title only. The Finance'Committee recommended approval. Vice President Parker declared Ordinance No. 9-2019 on public hearing. There being no comments for or against, Councilor Goss moved for engrossment, supported by Councilor Engle. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried. Councilor Goss moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 9-2019 to third and final reading and read by title only, supported by Councilor Cappa. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried. Ordinance No. 9-2019 was approved with a 7-0 roll call vote. Absent were Councilors Cruse-Nicholson and Oler. Common Council Minutes February 18,2020 Page 5 of 6 ORDINANCE NO. 10-2020—AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE CUMULATIVE CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT FUND UNDER INDIANA CODE 36-9- 15.5 (Finance) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 10-2020 on second reading by title only. The Finance Committee recommended approval. Vice President Parker declared Ordinance No. 10-2019 on public hearing. Speaking in favor was Sue Roberson. There were no comments against. Councilor Goss moved for engrossment, supported by Councilor Engle. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried. Councilor Goss moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 10-2019 to third and fmal reading and read by title only, supported by Councilor Locke. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried. Ordinance No. 10-2019 was approved with a 7-0 roll call vote. Absent were Councilors Cruse-Nicholson and Oler. ORDINANCE NO. 11-2020—AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A NEW SCHEDULE OF RATES AND CHARGES FOR SERVICE RENDERED BY RICHMOND POWER &LIGHT COMPANY The Clerk read Ordinance No. 11-2020 on second reading by title only. Vice President Parker declared Ordinance No. 11-2019 on public hearing. There being no comments for or. against, Councilor Goss moved for engrossment, supported by Councilor Engle. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried. Councilor Goss moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 11-2019 to third and final reading and read by title only, supported by Councilor Cappa. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried. Ordinance No. 11-2019 was approved with a 7-0 roll call vote. Absent were Councilors Cruse-Nicholson and Oler. ORDINANCES ON THIRD READING None Common Council Minutes February 18,2020 •• Page 6 of 6 CALL FOR ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, on a motion duly made, seconded and passed, the meeting was adjourned. Ron Oler,President ATTEST: Karen Chasteen, IAMC,MMC City Clerk A recording of this meeting is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.