HomeMy Public PortalAbout03-15-2021 PROCEEDINGS OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND,INDIANA,
MARCH 15,2021
The Common Council of the City of Richmond,Indiana met in a Regular Meeting March
15,2021 in the Council Chambers in said City.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRAYER BY COUNCILOR
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; Walt Chidester, Elijah Welch and Pat Smoker; Sanitary
District; Beth Fields and Ian Vanness, Infrastructure and Development; Brenda Gentry;
Alison Zajdel, Environmental Sustainability Committee; Melissa Vance, Chamber of
Commerce;Randy Kouns,Information and Technology; Sergeant at Arms; and, Media.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilor Locke moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held March 1,
2021, supported by Councilor Cappa. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR
• Morrison Reeves Library is offering assistance with filing taxes
• Introduced Pat Smoker as the new Director of the Sanitary District
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
PLEDGE OF STORM WATER REVENUES BY THE STORM WATER
MANAGEMENT BOARD
Common Council Minutes
March 15,2021
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Councilor Turner moved to approve, supported by Councilor Cappa. Upon a vote viva
voce,the motion carried.
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
Councilor Turner moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance No. 15-2021 on first
reading by title only, supported by Councilor Cappa. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion
carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 15-2021—AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE SUBMITTAL,ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM
INDIANA UNIVERSITY(Environmental Sustainability)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 15-2021 on first reading by title only.
Councilor Goss moved to advance Ordinance No. 15-2021 to second reading and public
hearing, supported by Councilor Cappa. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried.
President Parker declared Ordinance No. 15-2021 on public hearing. There being no
comments for or against, Councilor Goss called for the vote, supported by Councilor
Bumbalough. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried..
Councilor Goss called for the vote,supported by Councilor Bumbalough.Upon a vote viva
voce;the motion carried.
Ordinance No. 15-2021 was adopted with a 9-0 roll call vote.
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
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ORDINANCE NO. 6-2021—A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING
MAP FOR A CERTAIN PARCEL FROM LIMITED COMMERCIAL (LC)DISTRICT
TO MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (M2)DISTRICT
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 6-2021 on second reading by title only.
President Parker declared Ordinance No. 6-2021 on public hearing. There being no
comments for or against, Councilor Goss called for the vote, supported by Councilor
Bumbalough. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried.
Ordinance No. 6-2021 was adopted with a 9-0 roll call vote.
• Common Council Minutes
March 15,2021
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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-Mfg
Equip)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 11-2021 on second reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 11-2021,was held on second reading until April 5,2021.
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. 6-2.2-12.1 (Vandor Group—Mfg Equip)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 12-2021 on second reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 12-2021 was held on second reading until April 5,2021.
MISCELLANEOUS
AMENDED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT-FOR THE SHARING OF COSTS
ATTENDANT TO THE .ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION OF SITE AND
REMOVAL OF UNSAFE STRUCTURE THEREON(Final Amendment to IA 4-2017
Councilor Turner moved to approve, supported by Councilor Cappa. Upon a vote viva
voce,the motion carried.
CALL FOR ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business,on a motion duly made,seconded and passed,the meeting
was adjourned.
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I4ry Parker,President
ATTEST:
Karen Chasteen, IAMC,MMC
City Clerk