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Home My Public Portal About10-05-2020 L PROCEEDINGS OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND,INDIANA, OCTOBER 5,2020 The Common Council of the City of Richmond,Indiana met in a Regular Meeting,October 5,2020 in the Council Chambers in said City. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PRAYER BY COUNCILOR ENGLE President Oler called the meeting to order and the following business was conducted. ROLL CALL Present were Councilors Doug Goss, Bill Engle, Jeff Cappa, Jeffrey Locke, Gary Turner, Jane Bumbalough,Ron Oler and Larry Parker. Absent was Kelley Cruse-Nicholson. 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; Denise Retz, Parks and Recreation; Pat Smoker, Interim Director of the Sanitary District; Leighann Hahn, Sanitary District, Pre-Treatment; Allison Zajdel, Environmental Sustainability Commission; Randy Baker, Richmond Power and Light; Greg Stiens, Director of Public Works and Engineering; Beth Fields,Infrastructure and Development; and, Media. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilor Locke moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held September 21, 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 • Reviewed the community calendar • Leaf collection will begin October 19 and end on December 11 • Ground breaking for the Fire Department training center was October 5 • The Park Department received the Governor's award for environmental excellence r Common Council Minutes October 5,2020 Page 2 of 6 • Governor Holcomb will attend the dedication of the Phillips Tube facility on October 6. This is the first for Phillips in Indiana. REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY Minutes of the September 17&24,2020 meetings were accepted as presented. REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS, STANDING COMMITTEES, SPECIAL COMMITTEES and/or ORGANIZATIONS • URBAN ENTERPRISE ASSOCIATION BOARD APPOINTMENTS—Beth Newton has agreed to serve as Zone Business Representative; and,Ardene Schoeffler Zone Resident Representative. Upon a vote viva voce,both were unanimously confirmed. • ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION—Allison Zajdel reviewed the initiative for the City to work with the Environmental Sustainability Commission in becoming a solar friendly community. Councilor Cappa moved that the City of Richmond agree to the commitment to become a SolSmart designated community and work to improve solar market conditions, supported by Councilor Engle. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS • Ricky Lane,representing DAK Americas,presented the mission of DAK. This facility will be the largest producer and recycler of PET in the Americas. DAK will occupy space at 1561 NW 11t' Street. ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING Councilor Parker moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance Nos. 62, 63 & 64-2020 on first reading by title only, supported by Councilor Goss. Upon a vote viva voce, the • motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 62-2020—AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL, ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM THE INDIANA PUBLIC EMPLOYERS PLAN(RSD) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 62-2020 on first reading by title only. Common Council Minutes October 5,2020 Page3of6 Ordinance No. 62-2020 was referred to the Finance Committee for due diligence. ORDINANCE NO. 63-2020 —AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL, ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM THE INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION(Industries Road) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 63-2020 on first reading by title only. Ordinance No. 63-2020 was referred to the Finance Committee for due diligence. ORDINANCE NO. 64-2020 -A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP FOR A CERTAIN PARCEL FROM PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT TO LIMITED COMMERCIAL DISTRICT(1108 National Road West) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 64-2020 on first reading by title only. Ordinance No. 64-2020 was referred to the Plan Advisory Committee for due diligence at the October 22, 2020 meeting. ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AMENDED ORDINANCE NO.36-2020—A GENERAL ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 154:UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE The Clerk read Ordinance No. 36-2020 on second reading by title only. President Oler declared Ordinance No. 36-2020 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 Parker called for a vote, supported by Councilor Locke. Ordinance No. 36-2020 was adopted with a 6-2 roll call vote. Dissenting were Councilors Turner and Bumbalough. ORDINANCE NO. 45-2020—AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO BE KNOWN AS THE 2021 BUDGET The Clerk read Ordinance No. 45-2020 on second reading by title only. President Oler declared Ordinance No. 45-2020 on public hearing. There being no comments for or against, Councilor Locke moved for engrossment. The motion failed for lack of a second. . Common Council Minutes October 5,2020 Page 4 of 6 Ordinance No. 45-2020 was held on second reading until the October 19, 2020 meeting. 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 second reading by title only. Ordinance No. 46-2020 was held on second reading until the October 19, 2020 meeting. ORDINANCE NO. 47-2020—AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO BE KNOWN AS THE 2021 SALARY ORDINANCE The Clerk read Ordinance No. 47-2020 on second reading by title only. Ordinance No. 47-2020 was held on second reading until the October 19,2020 meeting. ORDINANCE NO. 48-2020—AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ANNUAL COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS OF RICHMOND POLICE OFFICERS The Clerk read Ordinance No. 48-2020 on second reading by title only. Ordinance No. 48-2020 was held on second reading until the October 19,2020 meeting. 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 second reading by title only. Ordinance No. 49-2020 was held on second reading until the October 19,2020 meeting. ORDINANCE NO. 50-2020—AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ANNUAL COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS OF RICHMOND FIREFIGHTERS The Clerk read Ordinance No. 50-2020 on second reading by title only. Ordinance No. 50-2020 was held on second reading until the October 19,2020 meeting. ORDINANCE NO. 58-2020 — AN APPROPRIATION (TRANSFER) ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2020 BUDGET (Airport) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 58-2020 on second reading by title only. c i Common Council Minutes October 5,2020 Page 5 of 6 President Oler declared Ordinance No. 58-2020 on public hearing. There being no comments for or against,Councilor Parker moved for engrossment,supported by Councilor Goss.Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried. Councilor Parker called for a vote, supported by Councilor Goss. Ordinance No. 58-2020 was adopted with an 8-0 roll call vote. 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 second reading by title only. Ordinance No. 59-2020 was held on second reading until the October 19, 2020 meeting. 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—Mfg. Equip) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 60-2020 on second reading by title only. Ordinance No. 60-2020 was held on second reading until the October 19,2020 meeting. 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 second reading by title only. Ordinance No. 61-2020 was held on second reading until the October 19, 2020 meeting. 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: ti Common Council Minutes October 5,2020 Page 5 of 6 President Oler declared Ordinance No. 58-2020 on public hearing. There being no comments for or against,Councilor Parker moved for engrossment,supported by Councilor Goss. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried. Councilor Parker called for a vote, supported by Councilor Goss. Ordinance No. 58-2020 was adopted with an 8-0 roll call vote. 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 second reading by title only. Ordinance No. 59-2020 was held on second reading until the October 19, 2020 meeting. 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—Mfg. Equip) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 60-2020 on second reading by title only. Ordinance No. 60-2020 was held on second reading until the October 19, 2020 meeting. 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 second reading by title only. Ordinance No. 61-2020 was held on second reading until the October 19, 2020 meeting. 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