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Home My Public Portal About10-21-2002z3 PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2002 The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session at 7:30 p.m., Monday, October 21, 2002, in the Council Chambers in said City. President Bruce Wissel presided with the following Councilmembers present: Howard "Jack" Elstro, Etta J. Lundy, Karl Sharp, Bing Welch, Larry Parker, Paul Combs, Phil Dickman and Sarah "Sally" Hutton. The following business was conducted: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PRAYER BY THE REV. PAUL MINGUS ROLL CALL Nine present. President Wissel asked the students in the audience to come forward and introduce themselves. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the October 7, 2002 meeting were approved on a motion by Councilmember Parker, second by Councilmember Welch and the motion was carried on a voice vote PRESENTATIONS, MEMORIALS, REMONSTRANCES, PETITIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS MOTIONS OR RESOLUTIONS. (MUST BE IN WRITING) COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR Mayor Shelley Miller had no comments. REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY President Wissel said the minutes of the meetings of September 18 and 26 b and October 3, 2002 were in their packets. REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS City Controller John Kenny explained that his responsibilities include managing and supervising the Finance Department. He said he is also responsible for the supervision of the Purchasing Department, the Information T echnology D epartment and the G eographical Information S ystems area. He o utlined three areas, separating them into categories of immediate past, current and vision for the future. Councilmember Parker asked if the phone system falls under Kenny's responsibilities and Kenny said it does not, but he would check with the Mayor and the Purchasing Director. Councilmember Parker's question was whether or not more lines need to be added to make the offices in the City Building more accessible by phone. The Mayor said that is something that can be looked into. Stanton Lambert, superintendent of Parks and Recreation, spelled out the responsibilities of his department which included taking care of the City Building grounds as well as the inside of the building, snow removal in many areas and boarding up unsafe houses, just to name a few. Currently, he said, one of the goals is the updating of the Master Plan, continuing to develop the Gorge Park and determining the status of the Gas and Starr buildings. Among the goals, Lambert said, are the creation of a Park Foundation, continuing to implement the partnership program for the kids, the renovation of the Freeman Park Soccer Field and putting in a new water line system in Glen Miller Park. REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES REPORTS FROM SPECIAL COMMITTEES REPORTS FROM ORGANIZATIONS MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING Councilmember Elstro moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance No. 83, 85, 86 and 87 - 2002 by title only, second by Councilmember Welch and the motion was carried on a voice vote. � 1� C Common Council Minutes Cont'd October 21, 2002 Page 2 ORDINANCE NO. 83 — 2002 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 83 — 2002 — A GENERAL ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 32.80 TO THE CITY OF RICHOND CODE REGARDING THE CREATION OF A CITY EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCE COMMISSION City Attorney Bob Bever asked that this ordinance be held on first reading, explaining that the arbitration panel referred to in this ordinance will be limited just to this contract and will not apply to all other city employees who are not part of the AFSCME contract. Therefore, he said, this will no longer need to be part of the City Code and as soon as the contract is formally adopted by the City and AFSCME he anticipates striking this ordinance. However, he said, just as a safe measure he would rather not strike it until this coming Thursday when the contract is expected to be signed. ORDINANCE NO. 85 — 2002 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 85 — 2002 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2002 BUDGET Explaining this ordinance was Greg Stiens, Assistant City Engineer, who asked for a transfer of funds within the Off Street Parking Fund. It includes the deletion of $5,325 from Other Contractual Service and adding $5,000 to Part Time Temporary Salaries, $240 to Social Security, $60 to Medicare and $25 to P.E.R.F. He said that earlier in the year it was decided that the services of the two attendants who worked at the 7 h Street Parking Lot were no longer needed, and this transfer is to be used to cover the salaries of the two remaining part time attendants. Councilmember Welch moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 85 — 2002 to second reading and read by title only, second by Councilmember Sharp and the motion was carried on a voice vote. The Clerk read Ordinance No. 85 — 2002 on second reading. President Wissel declared Ordinance No. 85 — 2002 on public hearing. There being no comments either for or against the ordinance, Councilmember Hutton moved for engrossment, second by Councilmember Dickman and the motion was carried on a voice vote. Councilmember Lundy moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 85 — 2002 to third and final reading and read by title only, second by Councilmember Elstro and the motion was carried on a voice vote. The Clerk read Ordinance No. 85 — 2002 on third reading. Ordinance No. 85 — 2002 was adopted on a unanimous roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 86 — 2002 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 86 — 2002 — A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF RICHMOND TO RECEIVE CONTRIBUTIONS Stiens also explained this ordinance, saying that at the September meeting of the Board of Aviation Commissioners they approved the second annual Fun in the Sun Hot Air Balloon Festival to be held at the Richmond Municipal Airport from August 22 through the 20' in 2003. He said he is requesting approval from Council to receive contributions to help fund the event, adding that the first balloon festival held this past August was extremely successful and they have nearly $16,000 already to go toward the 2003 event. Councilmember Welch moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 86 — 2002 to second reading and read by title only, second by Councilmember Dickman and the motion was carried on a voice vote. The Clerk read Ordinance No. 86 — 2002 on second reading. President Wissel declared Ordinance No. 86 — 2002 on public hearing. There being no comments either for or against the ordinance, Councilmember Hutton moved for engrossment, second by Councihmember Dickman and the motion was carried on a voice vote. Councilmember Lundy moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 86 — 2002 to third and final reading and read by title only, second by Councilmember Elstro and the motion was carried on a voice vote. The Clerk read Ordinance No. 86 — 2002 on third reading. Ordinance No. 86 — 2002 was adopted on a unanimous roll call vote 1 2S Common Council Minutes_ Cont'd October 21, 2002 Page 3 ORDINANCE NO. 87 — 2002 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 87 — 2002 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2002 BUDGET Mayor Miller explained that this ordinance also deals with a transfer of funds which includes deleting $700 from Travel, and adding $500 to Copier Charges and $200 to Office Supplies. Councilmember Welch moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 87— 2002 to second reading and read by title only, second by Councilmember Sharp and the motion was carried on a voice vote. The Clerk read Ordinance No. 87— 2002 on second reading. President Wissel declared Ordinance No. 87 — 2002 on public hearing. There being no comments either for or against the ordinance, Councilmember Welch moved for engrossment, second by Councilmember Sharp and the motion was carried on a voice vote. Councilmember Dickman moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 87 — 2002 to third and final reading and read by title only, second by Councilmember Parker and the motion was carried on a voice vote. The Clerk read Ordinance No. 87 — 2002 on third reading. Ordinance No. 87 — 2002 was adopted on a unanimous roll call vote ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND ENGROSSMENT ORDINANCE NO. 78 — 2002 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 78 — 2002 — A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF RICHMOND TO RECEIVE A DONATION Speaking in favor of the ordinance was Major Randy Kolentus of the Richmond Police Department who is also Commander of the Swat Team. He said First Bank Richmond is donating $500 to assist with expenses for the Swat Team. President Wissel declared Ordinance No. 78 — 2002 on public hearing. There being no comments either for or against the ordinance, Councilmember Hutton moved for engrossment, second by Councilmember Dickman and the motion was carried on a voice vote. Councihnember Lundy moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 78 — 2002 to third and final reading and read by title only, second by Councilmember Elstro and the motion was carried on a voice vote. The Clerk read Ordinance No. 78 — 2002 on third reading. Ordinance No. 78 — 2002 was adopted on a unanimous roll call vote ORDINANCE NO.79 — 2002 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 79 — 2002 — A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF A STATEMENT OF BENEFITS FOR A PROPERTY OWNER APPLYING FOR DEDUCTIONS UNDER IC. 6-1.1-12.1 President Wissel explained that this is a request by Holland Colors for new manufacturing equipment. He added that after a discussion with the company's production manager, he learned that the computers will be used for both office and production. He said he asked that they be separated because only those used for the production machines can be abated and he is waiting on that list. He asked that this ordinance be held on second reading. ORDINANCE NO. 81— 2002 The C lerk r cad O rdinance N o. 8 1 — 2002 — A G ENERAL O RDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 7 8 TO RICHMOND CODE REGARDING OPEN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTAINERS Councilmember Hutton reported that at last week's Neighborhood Services Clearinghouse Board meeting, Police Chief Greg Pipes answered questions concerning this ordinance and as a result of that discussion it was agreed that this ordinance could be stricken. Councilmember Hutton so moved, second by Councilmember Welch and the motion was carried on a voice vote. P Common Council Minutes Cont'd October 21, 2002 Page 4 ORDINANCE NO. 82 — 2002 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 82 — 2002 - A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF A STATEMENT OF BENEFITS FOR A PROPERTY OWNER APPLYING FOR DEDUCTIONS UNDER IC. 6-1.1-12.1 Councilmember Elstro explained that this is a request by Hoosier Container Inc. and he had talked with Eric Barnes, a company representative, and learned the estimated value of the 7,000-square foot addition to the facility located at 1001 Indiana Avenue would be $500,000. He recommended that the request be approved. President Wissel declared Ordinance No. 82 — 2002 on public hearing. There being no comments either for or against the ordinance, Councilmember Elstro moved for engrossment, second by Councilmember Dickman and the motion was carried on a voice vote. Councilmember Lundy moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 82 — 2002 to third and final reading and read by title only, second by Councilmember Welch and the motion was carried on a voice vote. The Clerk read Ordinance No. 82 — 2002 on third reading. Ordinance No. 82 — 2002 was adopted on a unanimous roll call vote ORDINANCES ON THIRD READING UNFINISHED BUSINESS CALL FOR ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, on a motion duly made, seconded and passed, the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 P.M. ATTEST: Norma Schroeder, Clerk Bruce Wissel, President