HomeMy Public PortalAbout02-01-2021 PROCEEDINGS OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND,INDIANA,
FEBRUARY 1,2021
The Common Council of the City of Richmond,Indiana met in a Regular Meeting February
1, 2021 in the Council Chambers in said City.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRAYER BY COUNCILOR PARKER
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; Sergeant at Arms; and, Media.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilor Locke moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held January 19,
2021, supported by Councilor Bumbalough.Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR
• Today marks the beginning of Black History Month
• Thank you to the Street Department for their prompt response to the recent
inclement weather
• Morrison Reeves Library is offering Tax Preparation—not in person—please call
for assistance—966-8291
• COVID vaccinations are now available to those 65 years old and up
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
Councilor Oler moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance No. 5-2021 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
February 1,2021
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A. ORDINANCE NO. 5-2021 — ORDINANCE ADOPTING A NEW
SCHEDULE OF RATES AND CHARGES FOR SERVICES RENDERED BY
RICHMOND POWER AND LIGHT
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 5-2021 on first reading by title only.
Councilor Oler moved to advance Ordinance No. 5-2021 to second reading and
public hearing, supported by Councilor Bumbalough. Upon a vote viva voce,
the motion carried.
Ordinance No. 5-2021 will be heard on second reading and public hearing
February 16, 2021.
MISCELLANEOUS
Re AMENDED INTERLOCAL AGEREEMENT FOR THE SHARING OF COSTS
ATTENDANT TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION OF SITE AND
REMOVAL OF UNSAFE STRUCTURE THEREON(former Reid Hospital Site)
Mr. Sickmann reported Wayne County has forwarded a copy of the most recent draft of
the Amended Inter-local Agreement. It is anticipated to be on the February 16, 2021
Agenda for review.
CALL FOR ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business,on a motion duly made,seconded and passed,the meeting
was adjourned.
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ATTEST:
Karen Chasteen, IAMC,MMC
City Clerk