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Home My Public Portal About03-01-2021 J. • PROCEEDINGS OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND,INDIANA, MARCH 1,2021 The Common Council of the City of Richmond,Indiana met in a Regular Meeting March 1, 2021 in the Hutton Community Room 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 Sickmapn, Corporate Council; Karen Chasteen, City Clerk; Emily Palmer, Controller; and, Media. Also present were Gordon Moore, Beals & Moore; Greg Stiens, Public Works; Emily Palmer, Controller;Tony Gillam;Valerie Shafer, Wayne County Economic Development; Jeff Reece,Community Development; Tony Foster&Randy Baker,Richmond Power and Light; Allison Zajdel, Environmental Sustainability Committee; Mark Brunton, Jr.; Ann Taylor, Realtor; Brandon Gentry; Fire Chief Jerry Purcell; Matt Evans, Beth Fields, Ian Vanness, Infrastructure & Development; Denise Retz, Parks & Recreation; Brian Ballinger; and, Jeff Cook,Director of Engineering of Reid Health. APPROVAL OF MINUTES • March 1,2021, supported by Councilor Engle.Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried. COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR PRESENTATION OF PETITIONS,MEMORIALS,OR COMPLAINTS AND INTRODUCTIONS, MOTIONS, AND RESOLUTIONS. (These requests to speak must be in writing and submitted to the Clerk's office before noon on the Wednesday prior to the meeting.) RESOLUTION NO. 002-2021 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND COMMON COUNCIL RE: ISSUANCE OF SANITARY DISTRICT BONDS AND Common Council Minutes March 1,2020 Page 2 of 6 RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 1-2021—A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE DESIGNATION OF A PUBLIC WAY AS "GOEBEL WAY" This Resolution is to recognize Barb and Joe Goebel and their extraordinary efforts in the development of the Veteran's Park in Richmond, Indiana. Councilor Turner moved to approve Resolution No. 001-2021, supported by Councilor Cappa. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried. ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING Councilor Oler moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance No. 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 & 14-2021 on first reading by title only, supported by Councilor Locke. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 6-2021 —A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP FOR A CERTAIN PARCEL FROM LIMITED COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT— 1907 Chester Boulevard The Clerk read Ordinance No. 6-2021 on first reading by title only. Councilor Oler moved to advance Ordinance No. 6-2021 to second reading and public hearing, supported by Councilor Engle. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried. Speaking in favor were Gordon Moore,Brian Ballinger,Valerie Shafer,Tony Gillam,Jeff Cook and Mark Brunton, Jr. Speaking against was Ann Tanner. The Plan Commission has heard this petition and recommends approval. Ordinance No. 6-2021 was held on second reading until the March 15,2021 meeting. ORDINANCE NO. 7-2021 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL, ACCEPTANCE, AND APPROPRIATION OF GRANTS FROM VARIOUS SOURCES (Park) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 7-2021 on first reading by title only. Councilor Oler moved to advance Ordinance No. 7-2021 to second reading and public hearing, supported by Councilor Bumbalough. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried. • Common Council Minutes March 1,2020 Page 3 of 6 There being no comments for or against,Councilor Goss called for the question,supported by Councilor Cappa. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried. Ordinance No. 7-2021 was adopted with a 9-0 roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 8-2021 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF RICHMOND TO RECEIVE DONATIONS (Park) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 8-2021 on first reading by title only. Councilor Oler moved to advance Ordinance No. 8-2021 to second reading and public hearing, supported by Councilor Cappa. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried. There being no comments for or against,Councilor Goss called for the question, supported by Councilor Cappa. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried. Ordinance No. 8-2021 was adopted with a 9-0 roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 9-2021 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL, ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM EMPLOYMENT AIR READINESS NETWORK INDIANA(Park) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 9-2021 on first reading by title only. Councilor Oler moved to advance Ordinance No. 9-2021 to second reading and public hearing, supported by Councilor Locke. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried. There being no comments for or against,Councilor Goss called for the question, supported by Councilor Engle. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried. Ordinance No. 9-2021 was adopted with a 9-0 roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 10-2021 - AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL, ACCEPTANCE, AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTER GRANT PROGRAM The Clerk read Ordinance No. 10-2021 on first reading by title only. Councilor Oler moved to advance Ordinance No. 10-2021 to second reading and public hearing, supported by Councilor Cappa. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried. Common Council Minutes March 1,2020 Page 4 of 6 There being no comments for or against,Councilor Goss called for the question,supported by Councilor Engle. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried. Ordinance No. 10-2021 was adopted with a 9-0 roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 11-2021 - 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 (Vandor Corporation) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 11-2021 on first reading by title only. Ordinance No. 11-2021 is a petition of Vandor Corporation for a ten year tax abatement on manufacturing equipment valued at$4,285.000. Ordinance No. 11-2021 was referred to the Tax Abatement Committee for due diligence. ORDINANCE NO. 12-2021 -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 (Vandor Group) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 12-2021 on first reading by title only. Ordinance No. 12-2021 is a petition of Vandor Group for a ten year tax abatement on manufacturing equipment valued at$885,000. Ordinance No. 12-2021 was referred to the Tax Abatement Committee for due diligence ORDINANCE NO. 13-2021 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL, ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION(sanitization supplies,etc.,re COVID) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 13-2021 on first reading by title only. Councilor Oler moved to advance Ordinance No. 13-2021 to second reading and public hearing, supported by Councilor Bumbalough. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried. There being no comments for or against,Councilor Engle called for the question,supported by Councilor Bumbalough. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried. Ordinance No. 13-2021 was adopted with a 9-0 roll call vote. Common Council Minutes March 1,2020 Page 5 of 6 ORDINANCE NO. 14-2021 —AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL, ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM THE UNITED STATES FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (Snow Removal Equipment) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 14-2021 on first reading by title only. Councilor O1er moved to advance Ordinance No. 14-2021 to second reading and public hearing, supported by Councilor Bumbalough. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried. There being no comments for or against,Councilor Goss called for the question,supported by Councilor Engle. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried. Ordinance No. 14-2021 was adopted with a 9-0 roll call vote. ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 5-2021 — ORDINANCE ADOPTING A NEW SCHEDULE OF RATES AND CHARGESFOR SERVICES RENDERED BY RICHMOND POWER & LIGHT COMPANY The Clerk read Ordinance No. 5-2021 on second reading by title only. • There being no comments for or against, Councilor O1er called for the question, supported by Councilor Turner. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried. Ordinance No. 5-2021 was adopted with a 9-0 roll call vote. MISCELLANEOUS INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT—(001-2021)-EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS (911) Councilor Oler moved to approve, supported by Councilor Locke. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried. ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION—Ms.Zajdel reviewed a new program- The IDEM Clean Communities Challenge is a program for local governments that provides technical assistance, grant review incentives, and marketing and recognition materials for communities that participate and are working on environmental sustainability initiatives. The City of Richmond was selected as a potential pilot community and will have the opportunity to take part in shaping the program moving forward. There are 3 tiers to the program(bronze, silver, and gold)based on points earned from completing various environmental projects. Common Council Minutes March 1,2020 Page 6of6 CALL FOR ADJOURNMENT There being no further business,on a motion duly made, seconded and passed,the meeting was adjourned. Parker,President ATTEST: Karen Chasteen, IAMC,MMC City Clerk