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THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, MONDAY, MARCH 4, 2002
The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session at 7:30 p.m., Monday,
March 4, 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 COUNCILMEMBER WELCH
ROLL CALL
Nine present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the February 19, 2002 meeting were approved on a motion by Councilmember Parker, second
by Councilmember Sharp and carried on voice vote.
PRESENTATION OF REMONSTRANCES, PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, INTRODUCTIONS,
MOTIONS AND PUBLIC COMMENTS
President Wissel asked a student in the audience to come forward and introduce herself. She was Allison
Riddle, a senior at Richmond High School, in Gary Weir's Government Class.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR
Mayor Shelley Miller announced that Saturday, March 9, will be Wayne County Visioning Day from 10
a.m. to noon in the Centerville High School cafeteria. She also invited those interested to attend a regional
forum to be held by the Indiana Department of Commerce from 3 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13, in
Whitewater Hall at Indiana University East. She said this meeting is "critical," because they are gathering
public comments to review their consolidated plan that they submit to HUD on how they distribute the
community development block grant money to communities throughout Indiana.
REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
President Wissel said the minutes of the meeting of February 7, 2002 were in their packets.
REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS
REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES
REPORTS FROM SPECIAL COMMITTEES
REPORTS FROM ORGANIZATIONS
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
President Wissel announced that action is to be taken tonight by Council concerning the reappointment of
John Rusie to the Redevelopment Commission. Councilmember Hutton moved to reappoint Rusie, second
by Councilmember Welch and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
President Wissel stated that he had received an invitation from IACT on a redistricting school that they will
be conducting during March and April. He said that he and Councilmember Sharp had already attended a
session on this at the IACT Convention, adding that Council is required by law to pass an ordinance on
redistricting the City Council districts by November 8 even though no changes are made. He invited those
wishing to attend to see him or the City Clerk and those arrangements would be made for them to attend.
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
Councilmember Elstro moved to read Ordinance No. 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, and 19 - 2002 by title only,
second by Councilmember Welch and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 13 — 2002
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 13 — 2002 — A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF
RICHMOND TO RECEIVE CONTRIBUTIONS
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Explaining the ordinance was Assistant City Engineer Greg Stiens who is also the City's director of
transportation who said it deals with a proposal to have a "Fun in the Sun Hot Air Balloon Festival" to be
held on August 23 — 25, 2002 at the Richmond Municipal Airport. He said the Richmond Board of
Aviation Commissioners approved this on February 14 and said the Richmond Parks and Recreation
Department would be assisting the airport in hosting the event. He said a balloon event organizer, Jay
Gillett, would be hired, adding that he is the same person who organizes it at the Muncie Festival.
Stiens said they expect about 20 to 30 balloons to participate in the first year. He added that this ordinance
will allow the City to accept contributions for the festival and all monetary contributions will be deposited
into a special account in the City Controller's office.
Councilmember Lundy moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 13 — 2002 to second
reading and read by title only, second by Councilmember Elstro and the motion was carried on a voice
vote.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 13 — 2002 on second reading.
President Wissel declared Ordinance No. 13 — 2002 on public hearing. There being no comments either for
or against the ordinance, Councihember Hutton moved for engrossment, second by Councilmember
Welch and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
Councilmember Welch moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 13 — 2002 to third and final
reading and read by title only, second by Councilmember Lundy and the motion was carried on a voice
vote.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 13 — 2002 on third reading.
Ordinance No. 13 — 2002 was adopted on a unanimous roll call vote.
Councilmember Dickman commented on this, noting that Stiens has been instrumental in getting this event
started, adding that he feels City Engineer Bob Wiwi and the staff at the airport deserve some recognition
also for their efforts.
ORDINANCE NO. 14 — 2002
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 14 — 2002 — AN APPROPRIOATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
CITY OF RICHMOND TO RECEIVE A DONATION
Explaining the ordinance was Fire Chief Mike Allen who stated that the first project on the ordinance was
the youth education program which the department will be conducting on its own this year rather than
relying on an outside firm. He said the firefighters are developing the literature which will be used in the
coloring books and putting them together. The other two, the thermal imaging program and the confined
space rescue program, are ongoing projects. He said this ordinance allows the department to receive
donations for all three of the programs.
Councilmember Welch moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 14— 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. 14 — 2002 on second reading.
President Wissel declared Ordinance No. 14 — 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 Combs moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 14 — 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. 14 — 2002 on third reading.
Ordinance No. 14 — 2002 was adopted on a unanimous roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 15 — 2002
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 15 — 2002 — A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF
RICHMOND TO RECEIVE CONTRIBUTIONS
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Explaining the ordinance was Mayor Miller who said that on March 21 the City will be hosting the South
Central Mayor's Round Table Meeting for the first time in several years. She said this ordinance would
enable the City to receive contributions for the event.
Councilmember Welch moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 15 — 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. 15 — 2002 on second reading.
President Wissel said this ordinance needs to be amended to have the words "South Central" inserted.
Councilmember Welch so moved, second by Councilmember Parker and the motion was carried on a voice
vote.
President Wissel declared Ordinance No. 15 — 2002 on public hearing. There being no comments either for
or against the -ordinance, Councilmember Dickman moved for engrossment, second by Councilmember
Welch and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
Councilmember Elstro moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 15 — 2002 to third and final
reading and read by title only, second by Councilmember Lundy and the motion was carried on a voice
vote.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 15 — 2002 on third reading.
Ordinance No. 15 — 2002 was adopted on a unanimous roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 16 — 2002
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 16 — 2002 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE. AUTHORIZING THE
SUBMITTAL, ACCEPTANCE, AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM THE GOVERNOR'S
COUNCIL FOR IMPAIRED AND DANGEROUS DRIVING
Explaining the ordinance was Tony Foster of the Community Development office who said this ordinance
deals with a request made by the Richmond Police Department to purchase 10 Portable Breath Testers
(PBTs). He added that a local match of $1,245 is required, which is 25 percent of the total project cost. He
said that match will be made from the Department's budget. He said if this is awarded it would bring the
total of PBTs to 31.
Councilmember Lundy moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 16 — 2002 to second
reading and read by title only, second by Councilmember Elstro and the motion was carried on a voice
vote.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 16 — 2002 on second reading.
President Wissel declared Ordinance No. 16 — 2002 on public hearing. There being no comments either for
or against the ordinance, Councilmember Parker moved for engrossment, second by Councilmember
Hutton and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
Councilmember Welch moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 16 — 2002 to third and final
reading and read by title only, second by Councilmember Sharp and the motion was carried on a voice
vote.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 16 — 2002 on third reading.
Ordinance No. 16 — 2002 was adopted on a unanimous roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 17 — 2002
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 17 — 2002 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
SUBMITTAL, ACCEPTANCE, AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM THE FEDERAL
AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
Foster asked Stiens to explain this ordinance since he is in charge of the particular project it covers. Stiens
said the airport wishes to submit a grant application to the FAA to purchase a new Automated Weather
Observation System. He said the amount is $48,556 and the cost of the project is approximately $118,000
which would require a local match of $69,444 which would come from EDIT funds. He said the system
would improve the safety at the airport and will also allow operations such as cargo and taxi service to
occur at the airport.
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Councilmember Welch moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 17 — 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. 17 — 2002 on second reading.
President Wissel declared Ordinance No. 17 — 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 Combs moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 17 — 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. 17 — 2002 on third reading.
Ordinance No. 17 — 2002 was adopted on a unanimous roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 18 — 2002
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 18 — 2002 - AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
SUBMITTAL, ACCEPTANCE, AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM THE INDIANA
CRIMINAL JUSTICE INSTITUTE
Foster explained that this grant is an annual one that the City submits on behalf of the YWCA's Genesis
program. Lisa Mount, a victims advocate at Genesis, said this ordinance deals with assisting with the
expenses of the Genesis program In answer to a question by Councilmember Parker, she said the local
match of $14,500 represents cash donations and in -kind gifts received by Genesis.
Councilmember Welch moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 18 — 2002 to second
reading and read by title only, second by Councilmember Hutton and the motion was carried on a voice
vote.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 18 — 2002 on second reading.
President Wissel declared Ordinance No. 18 — 2002 on public hearing. There being no comments either for
or against the ordinance, Councilmember Sharp moved for engrossment, second by Councilmember Hutton
and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
Councilmember Lundy moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 18 — 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. 18 — 2002 on third reading.
Ordinance No. 18 — 2002 was adopted on a unanimous roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 19 — 2002
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 19 — 200 - 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
Explaining the ordinance was Councilmember Sharp who said this is a request for a 10-year tax abatement
made by Spartech Plastics for new and used equipment for $882,285. He said this would allow the industry
to add 15 employees. He recommended that this be held on second reading until the next meeting.
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND ENGROSSMENT
ORDINANCE NO.93 — 2001
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 93 — 2001 — 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
City Attorney Bob Bever said he had distributed an amended version of this ordinance tonight to
Councilmembers and explained that this is the first ordinance presented to Council regarding the uptown
target area. He pointed out the differences to Councilmembers, noting that he had used the old ordinance
format.
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President Wissel said this ordinance would be held on second reading tonight to give the tax abatement
committee and opportunity to meet with First Bank representatives and would be brought back on second
reading at the next Council meeting.
ORDINANCES ON THIRD READING
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Councilmember Combs questioned the listing on the agenda of those serving on the Tax Abatement
Evaluation Committee and asked if there had been changes made. President Wissel answered that those
assignments were made at the beginning of the year. He said Councilmember Sharp is the chairman and
serving on the committee are Councilmembers Elstro and Welch and he also continues to be a member.
CALL FOR ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, on a motion duly made, seconded and passed, the meeting was adjourned
at 8:10 P.M.
ATTEST:
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Norma Schroeder, City Clerk
Bruce Wissel, President