HomeMy Public PortalAbout06-07-2021 PROCEEDINGS OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND,INDIANA,
JUNE 7,2021
The Common Council of the City of Richmond,Indiana met in a Regular Meeting June
7,2021 in the Council Chambers in said City.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Present were Councilors Doug Goss,Kelley Cruse-Nicholson,Bill Engle,Jeff Locke,Gary
Turner,Jane Bumbalough, and Larry Parker. Absent were Councilors Oler and Cappa.
Also-in attendance were Kim Vessels,Assistant Corporate Council; Karen Chasteen, City
Clerk;Emily Palmer,Controller;Beth Fields,Director of Infrastructure and Development;
Ian Vanness, City Planner; Randy Kouns, Director of Information and Technology; Ann
Houtman, President of Earlham College; Richard Lake; Mist Hollis; Derek Hill & Bill
Henry, Code Enforcement; Dan Stamper; Dakota Collins; Valerie Shafer, Director of
Wayne County Economic Development; David Snow; Mayor; Kay Koger; Bonita
Washington-Lacy, Vice President of Student Life; Melissa Vance, President and CEO of
Wayne County Chamber of Commerce; Keith Morey; Alex Eastman; Robert Phillips;
Gordon Moore of Beals-Moore&Associates site development group;Jeff Carter,Bethany
School of Religion; Kate Hershberg ; Jeb Reece, Community Development; Tony Foster,
Richmond Power and Light; Fire Chief Jerry Purcell; and,Media.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilor Locke moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held May 17,
2021, supported by Councilor Engle.The minutes were approved with a 9-0 vote viva
voce.
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.)
A. RESOLUTION NO.5-2021—RESOLUTION TO OPT OUT OF OPIOIDS
SETTLEMENT PURSUANT TO INDIANA CODE 4-6-15-1
Councilor Goss moved to approve, supported by Councilor Bumbalough. Upon a
roll call vote,the motion carried.
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B. Mr.Lake addressed Council regarding unsightly properties and streets within the
City and encouraged mediation of such.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR
• Review of Community Calendar
• A City Wide Clean Up blitz is planned for this summer
• There is a proposed vacant property registration.
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
Councilor Goss moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance Nos.23,24&25-2021 on
first reading by title only, supported by Councilor Bumbalough. Upon a vote viva voce,
the motion carried.
QRDINANCE NO. 26-2021 — AN APPROPRIATION (TRANSFER) ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE 2021 BUDGET(Clerk)
The Clerk read Ordinance No.26-2021 on first reading by title only.
Councilor Goss moved to advance Ordinance No. 26-2021 to second reading and public
hearing,supported by Councilor Bumbalough. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 27-2021 on second reading y title only.
Councilor Goss called for the vote, supported by Councilor Bumbalough. Upon a vote
viva voce,the motion carried.
Ordinance No.26-2021 was approved with a 7-0 roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 27-2021 — 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 (J.M.Hutton)
The Clerk read Ordinance Nol.27-2021 on first reading by title only.
Ordinance No.27-2021 was referred to the Tax Abatement Committee.
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ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
ORDINANCE NO.24-2021—A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING
MAP FOR CERTAIN PARCELS FROM URBAN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO
GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT(College Avenue/National Road West)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 24-2021 on second reading by title only.
There was no recommendation from the Plan Commission as the vote was tied.
President Parker declared Ordinance No.24-2021 on public hearing. Speaking in favor
were Messrs. Sakotis,Morey, Stamper,Moore,Morey,Mmes. Washington-Lacy, Shafer,
Hershberg,Vance and Houtman. Speaking against were Ms.Koger and Mr.Phillips.
Ordinance no. 24-2021 was approved with a 7-0 roll call vote.
CALL FOR ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business,on a motion duly made,seconded and passed,the meeting
was adjourned.
La Parker,President
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Karen Chasteen,IAMC,MMC
City Clerk