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Home My Public Portal About09-21-2020 PROCEEDINGS OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND,INDIANA, SEPTEMBER 21,2020 The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in a Regular Meeting September 21, 2020 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 Councilors Kelley Cruse-Nicholson, Bill Engle, Jeffrey Locke, Jane Bumbalough,Ron Oler and Larry Parker. Absent were Councilors Doug Goss,Jeff Cappa and Gary Turner. Also in attendance were Andrew Sickmann, Corporate Council; Karen Chasteen, City Clerk; Emily Palmer, Controller; Traci McGinnis, Deputy Controller; Sharry Hemmingway,Payroll;Ian Vanness,City Planner;Fire Chief Jerry Purcell;Imani Murphy, Human Resources;Denise Retz,Parks and Recreation;Pat Smoker,Interim Director of the Sanitary District; Walt Chidester; Beth Fields, Infrastructure and Development; Sergeant at Arms; and, Media. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilor Locke moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held September 8, 2020, supported by Councilor Bumbalough. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried. PRESENTATIONS,MEMORIALS OR COMPLAINTS,PETITIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS,MOTIONS,RESOLUTIONS None COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR • It was an honor to bring Private First Class Louis Weisehan, Jr. home. He was a WWII Veteran who died in 1943 and remained unidentified for 77 years and finally brought back to Richmond for his funeral. He had a hero's.welcome. • There are paddle boats at Middlefork Reservoir. • Further review of community events. Common Council Minutes September 21,2020 Page 2 of 6 REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY Minutes of the September 3 & 10, 2020 meetings were accepted as presented. REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS, STANDING COMMITTEES, SPECIAL COMMITTEES and/or ORGANIZATIONS • HUMAN RESOURCES — IMANI MURPHY — Reviewed the activities of the HR Department. • URBAN ENTERPRISE ASSOCIATION BOARD APPOINTMENT -Names to be considered are Beth Newton, Zone Business Representative and Ardene Schoeffler, Zone Resident Representative. This item was held to,allow time for additional due diligence. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO.24-2020—AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 41-2019 KNOWN AS THE 2020 SALARY ORDINANCE Councilor Locke moved to strike, supported by Councilor Bumbalough. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried. ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING Councilor Parker moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance Nos. 45, 46, 47,48, 49, 50, 58, 59, 60 & 61-2020 on first reading by title only, supported by Councilor Bumbalough. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 45-2020—AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO BE KNOWN AS THE 2021 BUDGET The Clerk read Ordinance No. 45-2020 on first reading by title only. Ordinance No. 45-2020 was referred to the Finance Committee for due diligence. ORDINANCE NO. 46-2020—AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE FIXING THE ANNUAL COMPENSATION OF ALL ELECTED CITY OFFICERS FOR 2021 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 46-2020 on first reading by title only. Common Council Minutes September 21,2020 Page3of6 Ordinance No. 46-2020 was referred to the Finance Committee for due diligence. ORDINANCE NO.47-2020—AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO BE KNOWN AS THE 2021 SALARY ORDINANCE The Clerk read Ordinance No. 47-2020 on first reading by title only. Ordinance No. 47-2020 was referred to the Finance Committee for due diligence. ORDINANCE NO. 48-2020—AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ANNUAL COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS OF RICHMOND POLICE OFFICERS The Clerk read Ordinance No. 48-2020 on first reading by title only. Ordinance No. 48-2020 was referred to the Finance Committee for due diligence. ORDINANCE NO. 49-2020—AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO BE KNOWN AS THE SANITARY DISTRICT 2021 SALARY ORDINANCE The Clerk read Ordinance No. 49-2020 on first reading by title only. Ordinance No. 49-2020 was referred to the Finance Committee for due diligence. ORDINANCE NO. 50-2020—AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ANNUAL COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS OF RICHMOND FIREFIGHTERS The Clerk read Ordinance No. 50-2020 on first reading by title only. Ordinance No. 50-2020 was referred to the Finance Committee for due diligence. ORDINANCE NO. 58-2020 — AN APPROPRIATION (TRANSFER) ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2020 BUDGET (Airport) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 51-2020 on first reading by title only. Ordinance No. 51-2020 was referred to the Finance Committee for due diligence. ORDINANCE NO. 59 — 2020 — 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 (DAK—real estate) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 59-2020 on first reading by title only. Common Council Minutes September 21,2020 Page 4 of 6 Ordinance No. 59-2020 was referred to the Finance Committee for due diligence. ORDINANCE NO. 60 — 2020 — 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 (DAK—Manuf, Equip) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 60-2020 on first reading by title only. Ordinance No. 60-2020 was referred to the Finance Committee for due diligence. ORDINANCE NO. 61 — 2020 — 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 (DAK—IT Equip) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 61-2020 on first reading by title only. Ordinance No. 61-2020 was referred to the Finance Committee for due diligence. ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 51-2020—A GENERAL ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 95.11: ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ON CITY OF RICHMOND PARK PROPERTY The Clerk read Ordinance No. 51-2020 on second reading by title only. President Oler declared Ordinance No. 51-2020 on public hearing. Speaking in favor was Adam Melton, Owner of Cordial Cork. There being no comments for or against, Councilor Cruse-Nicholson moved for engrossment,supported by Councilor Parker.Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried. Councilor Locke called for a vote. Ordinance No. 51-2020 was adopted with a 5-1 roll call vote. Dissenting was Councilor Bumbalough. ORDINANCE NO. 52-2020 — AN APPROPRIATION (TRANSFER) ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2020 BUDGET (Clerk/Council) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 52-2020 on second reading by title only. President Oler declared Ordinance No. 52-2020 on public hearing. There being no comments for or against,Councilor Parker moved for engrossment,supported by Councilor Engle. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried. Common Council Minutes September 21,2020 Page 5of6 Councilor Parker called for a vote. Ordinance No. 52-2020 was adopted with a 6-0 roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 53-2020 — A GENERAL ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING NEW CARD OR CREDIT CARD SERVICE CHARGE PROCEDURES PURSUANT TO INDIANA CODE 36-1-8 AND REPEALING AND RESCINDING PRIOR ORDINANCE NO. 27-2012 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 53-2020 on second reading by title only. The Finance Committee recommended approval. President Oler declared Ordinance No. 53-2020 on public hearing. There being no comments for or against, Councilor Cruse-Nicholson moved for engrossment, supported by Councilor Bumbalough. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried. Councilor Cruse-Nicholson called for a vote. Ordinance No. 53-2020 was adopted with a 6-0 roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 55-2020-AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2020 BUDGET AND AUTHORIZING A REDUCTION IN APPROPRIATIONS FROM CERTAIN FUNDS The Clerk read Ordinance No. 55-2020 on second reading by title only. The Finance Committee recommended approval. President Oler declared Ordinance No. 55-2020 on public hearing. There being no comments for or against,Councilor Parker moved for engrossment,supported by Councilor Cruse-Nicholson. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried. Councilor Cruse-Nicholson called for a vote. Ordinance No. 55-2020 was adopted with a 6-0 roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 56-2020 — A SPECIAL ORDINANCE CREATING NEW FUNDS TO BE KNOWN AS IMPROVEMENT FUNDS FOR THE RICHMOND SANITARY DISTRICT The Clerk read Ordinance No. 56-2020 on second reading by title only. The Finance Committee recommended approval. • / Common Council Minutes September 21,2020 Page 6 of 6 President Oler declared Ordinance No. 56-2020 on public hearing. There being no comments for or against, Councilor Cruse-Nicholson moved for engrossment, supported by Councilor Bumbalough. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried. Councilor Parker called for a vote. Ordinance No. 56-2020 was adopted with a 6-0 roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 57-2020 —AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL, ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM THE INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT RECYCLING MARKET DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM The Clerk read Ordinance No. 57-2020 on second reading by title only. The Finance Committee recommended approval. President Oler declared Ordinance No. 57-2020 on public hearing. There being no comments for or against, Councilor Cruse-Nicholson moved for engrossment, supported by_Councilor Engle. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried. Councilor Parker called for a vote. Ordinance No. 57-2020 was adopted with a 6-0 roll call vote. CALL FOR ADJOURNMENT • There being no further business,on a motion duly made, seconded and passed,the meeting was adjourned. Dr. Ronald Oler,President ATTEST: Karen Chasteen, IAMC,MMC City Clerk