HomeMy Public PortalAbout04-05-2021 PROCEEDINGS OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND,INDIANA,
APRIL 5,2021
The Common Council of the City of Richmond,Indiana met in a Regular Meeting April
5, 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; Randy Kouns,Information and Technology; Ken Paust,
Wayne County Commissioner;Erin Campbell and Mathew Cain,9-1-1 Dispatch;Brandon
Gentry; Police Chief Mike Britt; Fire Chief Jerry Purcell; Sergeant at Arms; and,Media.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilor Locke moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held March 15,
2021,supported by Councilor Cappa.Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR
• Review of Interlocal Agreement with Wayne County relative to the 9-1-1 Call
Center.
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
Councilor Oler moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance Nos. 16, 17, 18, 19 &20-
2021 on first reading by title only, supported by Councilor Locke. Upon a vote viva voce,
the motion carried.
Common Council Minutes
April 5,2021
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ORDINANCE NO. 16-2021 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO.47-2020 KNOWN AS THE 2021 SALARY ORDINANCE(Parks and
Street)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 16-2021 on first reading by title only.
Councilor Goss moved to advance Ordinance No. 16-2021 to second reading and public
hearing,supported by Councilor Engle. There being no comments for or against,Councilor
Oler called for the vote, supported by Councilor Locke.
Ordinance No. 16-2021 was adopted with a 9-0 roll call vote.
_ ORDINANCE NO. 17-2021 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 49-2020 KNOWN AS THE 2021 SALARY ORDINANCE (RSD)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 17-2021 on first reading by title only.
Councilor Goss moved to advance Ordinance No. 17-2021 to second reading and public
hearing, supported by Councilor Cappa. There being no comments for or against,
Councilor Oler called for the vote, supported by Councilor Bumbalough.
Ordinance No. 17-2021 was adopted with a 9-0 roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 18-2021 —AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE SUBMITTAL, ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF GRANTS FROM
VARIOUS SOURCES DUE TO EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES (COVID19)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 18-2021 on first reading by title only.
Councilor Goss moved to advance Ordinance No. 18-2021 to second reading and public
hearing, supported by Councilor Cappa. There being no comments for or against,
Councilor Oler called for the vote, supported by Councilor Cappa.
Ordinance No. 18-2021 was adopted with a 9-0 roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 19-2021 —A SPECIAL ORDINANCE CREATING A NEW FUND
FOR APPROPRIATION TO BE KNOWN AS THE FUND 0199 ARP CORONAVIRUS
LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 19-2021 on first reading by title only.
Councilor Goss moved to advance Ordinance No. 19-2021 to second reading and public
hearing, supported by Councilor Bumbalough.. There being no comments for or against,
Councilor Oler called for the vote, supported by Councilor Bumbalough.
Common Council Minutes
April5,2021
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Ordinance No. 19-2021 was adopted with a 9-0 roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 20-2021 -A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY
OF RICHMOND TO RECEIVE DONATIONS FOR RICHMOND POLICE
DEPARTMENT PROGRAMS
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 20-2021 on first reading by title only.
Councilor Goss moved to advance Ordinance No. 20-2021 to second reading and public
hearing, supported by Councilor Bumbalough. There being no comments for or against,
Councilor Oler called for the vote, supported by Councilor Cappa.
Ordinance No. 20-2021 was adopted with a 9-0 roll call vote.
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
AMENDED 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 Amended Ordinance No. 11-2021 on second reading by title only.
The Tax Abatement Committee recommended approval.
Council President Parker declared Ordinance 11-2021 on public hearing. There being no
comments for or against, Councilor Goss called for the vote, supported by Councilor
Cappa.
Amended Ordinance No. 11-2021 was adopted with a 9-0 roll call vote.
AMENDED 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 Amended Ordinance No. 12-2021 on second reading by title only.
The Tax Abatement Committee recommended approval.
Council President Parker declared Ordinance 12-2021 on public hearing. There being no
comments for or against, Councilor Goss called for the vote, supported by Councilor
Bumbalough.
Common Council Minutes
April5,2021
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Amended Ordinance No. 12-2021 was adopted with a 9-0 roll call vote.
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CALL FOR ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business,on a motion duly made,seconded and passed,the meeting
was adjourned.
rry Parker, President
ATTEST:
Karen Chasteen,IAMC, MMC
City Clerk