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PROCEEDINGS OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND,INDIANA,
JANUARY 19,2021 .
The Common Council of the City of Richmond,Indiana met in a Regular Meeting,January
19, 2021 in the Council Chambers in said City.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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, Ron Oler and Larry Parker.
Also in attendance were Andrew Sickmann, Corporate Council; Karen Chasteen, City
Clerk; Emily Palmer, Controller; Christine Stinson, Wayne County Health Department;
Beth Fields,Infrastructure and Development; Greg Stiens,Public Works; Matt Evans, GIS
Coordinator; Fire Chief Jerry Purcell; Sergeant at Arms; and, Media.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilor Locke moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held January 4,
2021, supported by Councilor Engle. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried.
COMMUNICATION.FROM THE MAYOR
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• Review of Community Calendar
• Reid Hospital—variance re environmental restrictions covenants—remediated and
maintaining
• Ms. Stinson — Wayne County Health Department updated the status of the
coronavirus vaccinations and testing
MISCELLANEOUS:
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING:
Councilor Locke moved to read Ordinance Nos. 1, 2, 3 & 4-2021 on first reading by title
only, supported by Councilor Bumbalough. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried.
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Common Council Minutes
January 19,2021
Page 2 of 4
ORDINANCE NO. 1-2021 — A SPECIAL ORDINANCE-EXTENDING UNUSED
LEAVE TIME PERMITTED BY THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY PAID SICK LEAVE
ACT
The Clerk reading Ordinance No. 1-2021 on first reading by title only.
Councilor Locke moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 1-2020 to second
reading and Public Hearing, supported by Councilor Cappa. Upon a vote viva voce, the
motion carried.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 1-2020 on second reading by title only.
The Finance Committee recommended approval.
President Parker declared Ordinance No. 1-2020 on public hearing. There being no
comments for or against, Councilor Locke called for the question, supported by Councilor
Cappa. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried.
Ordinance No. 1-2020 was adopted with a 9-0 roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 2-2021 — A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY
OF RICHMOND TO RECEIVE DONATIONS FOR RICHMOND FIRE DEPARTMENT
PROGRAMS
The Clerk reading Ordinance No. 2-2021 on first reading by title only.
Councilor Doug moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 2-2020 to second
reading and Public Hearing, supported by Councilor Bumbalough. Upon a vote viva voce,
the motion carried.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 2-2020 on second reading by title only.
The Finance Committee recommended approval.
President Parker declared Ordinance No. 2-2020 on public hearing. There being no
comments for or against, Councilor Locke called for the question, supported by Councilor
Cappa. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried.
Ordinance No. 2-2020 was adopted with a 9-0 roll call vote.
Common Council Minutes
January 19, 2021
Page 3 of 4
ORDINANCE NO. 3-2021 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 47-2020 KNOWN AS THE 2021 SALARY ORDINANCE (Transit)
The Clerk reading Ordinance No. 3-2021 on first reading by title only.
Councilor Locke moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 3-2020 to second
reading and Public Hearing, supported by Councilor Parker. Upon a vote viva voce, the
motion carried.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 3-2020 on second reading by title only.
The Finance Committee recommended approval.
President Parker declared Ordinance No. 3-2020 on public hearing. There being no
comments for or against, Councilor Goss called for the question, supported by Councilor
Cruse-Nicholson. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried.
Ordinance No. 3-2020 was adopted with a 9-0 roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 4-2021 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZNG
THE SUBMITTAL, ACCEPTANCE, AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM
THE INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (I &D)
The Clerk reading Ordinance No. 4-2021 on first reading by title only.
Councilor Locke moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No.4-2020 to second
reading and Public Hearing, supported by Councilor Parker. Upon a vote viva voce, the
motion carried.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 4-2020 on second reading by title only.
The Finance Committee recommended approval.
President Parker declared Ordinance No. 4-2020 on public hearing_ There being no
comments for or against, Councilor Goss called for the question, supported by Councilor
Bumbalough. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried.
Ordinance No. 4-2020 was adopted with a 9-0 roll call vote.
Common Council Minutes
January 19,2021
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CALL FOR ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, on a motion duly made, seconded and passed,the meeting
was adjourned.
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arry Parker,President
ATTEST:
Karen Chasteen, IAMC,MMC
City Clerk