HomeMy Public PortalAbout12-17-2001PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2001
The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session at 7:30 p.m., Monday,
December 3, 2001, in the Council Chambers in said City. President Karl Sharp presided with the following
Councilmembers present: Howard "Jack" Elstro, Etta J. Lundy, Bruce Wissel, Phil Dickman, Bing Welch,
Larry Parker, Paul Combs and Sarah "Sally" Hutton. The following business was conducted:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRAYER BY COUNCILMEMBER WELCH
ROLL CALL
Nine present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting of December 3, 2001 were approved on a motion by Councilmember Hutton,
second by Councilmember Welch and carried on a voice vote.
PRESENTATION OF REMONSTRANCES, PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, INTRODUCTIONS
MOTIONS AND PUBLIC COMMENTS
Karen Maurer, director of Birth to Five, explained the activities in which that department is involved. She
brought the Council's attention to a proclamation by Governor Frank O'Bannon to recognize the Healthy
Families program, noting that Indiana is the only state that has a statewide program of this kind. Her report
also included a thank you to the City of Richmond for its help in the ongoing effort to help families within
this community.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR
Mayor Shelley Miller asked Councilmembers to mark January 3, 2002 on their calendars to plan to attend a
reception from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the City Building to show appreciation for all those volunteers who serve
on the various committees within the City government. She added that Congressman Mike Pence will also
be attending that event.
REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
President Sharp said the minutes of the meetings of November 21 and 29, 2001 were in their packets.
REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS
City Engineer Bob Wiwi reported on the activities within his department detailing the various projects that
are currently being worked on, those that have been finished and goals for the coming year.
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. 98 — 2001 by title only and
Ordinance No. 102 — 2001 in its entirety, second by Councilmember Welch and the motion was carried on
a voice vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 98 — 2001
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 98 — 2001 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
SUBMITTAL, ACCEPTANCE, AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM THE INDIANA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Explaining this ordinance was Tony Foster of the Community Development office who said the City is
requesting $488,027.00 to be used to assist with infrastructure improvements along N.W. 5`h Street
extending from U.S. 40 past L Street where the street splits off into Union Pike and Williamsburg Pike.
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Councilmember Lundy moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 98 — 2001 to second
reading and read by title only, second by Councilmember Welch and the motion was carried on a voice
vote.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 98 — 2001 on second reading.
President Sharp declared Ordinance No. 98 — 2001 on public hearing. There being no comments either for
or against the ordinance, Councilmember Elstro moved for engrossment, second by Councilmember Parker
and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
Councilmember Welch moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 98 - 2001 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. 98 — 2001 on third reading.
Ordinance No. 98 — 2001 was adopted on a unanimous roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 102 — 2001
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 102 — 2001 — A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF
RICHMOND TO RECEIVE A DONATION .
"WHEREAS, the City of Richmond, Indiana, has the option of accepting or rejecting donations for a
specific purpose constitutes the appropriation of such property for the intended purpose.
"WHEREAS, the acceptance of a donation for a specific purpose constitutes the appropriation of such
property for the intended purpose.
"NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana, that the
following shall be accepted and gratefully acknowledged by the citizens of Richmond:
1. The donation of Eight Hundred Dollars ($800.00) to the Richmond Fire Department Confined
Space Rescue Project by First Bank Richmond, N.A.
2. The donation of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) to the Richmond Police Department
Confined Space Rescue Project by First Bank Richmond, N.A. "
Fire Chief Mike Allen expressed his appreciation for the donation and encouraged Council to approve the
ordinance. However, he pointed out that the second donation to the Police Department as stated in the
ordinance was possibly incorrect.
City Attorney Bob Bever said the correction would be made with a motion that the ordinance be amended.
Councilmember Elstro so moved, second by Councilmember Hutton and the motion was carried on a voice
vote.
Councilmember Elstro moved to suspend the rules and read Amended Ordinance No. 102 — 2001 on second
reading and read by title only, second by Councilmember Dickman and the motion was carried on a voice
vote.
The Clerk read Amended Ordinance No. 102 — 2001 on second reading.
President Sharp declared Amended Ordinance No. 102 — 2001 on public hearing. There being no comments
either for or against the ordinance, Councilmember Welch moved for engrossment, second by
Councilmember Parker and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
Councilmember Elstro moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 102 — 2001 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. 102 — 2001 on third reading.
Ordinance No. 102 — 2001 was adopted on a unanimous roll call vote.
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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
Councilmember Wissel asked that this ordinance be held on second reading.
ORDINANCES ON THIl2D READING
There were none.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
CALL FOR ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, on a motion duly made, seconded and passed, the meeting was adjourned
at 8:15 P.M.
ATTEST:
Norma Schroeder, City Clerk
Karl Sharp, President