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THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19 2001
The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session at 7:30 p.m., Monday,
November 19, 2001, in the Council Chambers in said City. President Karl Sharp presided with the
following Councilmembers present: Howard "Jack" Elstro, Bruce Wissel, Bing Welch, Larry Parker, Paul
Combs and Sarah "Sally" Hutton.. Councilmembers Phil Dickman and Etta J. Lundy were absent. The
following business was conducted:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRAYER BY COUNCILMEMBER WISSEL
ROLL CALL
Seven present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting of November 5, 2001 were approved on a motion by Councilmember Wissel,
second by Councilmember Parker and carried on a voice vote.
PRESENTATION OF REMONSTRANCES, PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, INTRODUCTIONS,
MOTIONS AND PUBLIC COMMENTS
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR
REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
President Sharp said the minutes of the meetings of October 4, 11, 25 and November 1, 2001, were
included in their packets.
REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS
Amy Spears, Constituencies Coordinator in the Community Development office, stated that the office is a
new division of the Mayor's office developed in April of this year. She said she is here tonight on behalf of
the three person staff to give to Councilmembers a brief summary of their activities and accomplishments
so far this year.
She explained that the office consists of Tony Foster who serves as the business development coordinator,
Misty Hollis who is the community action coordinator and herself. Her report included items such as the
visioning committee being formed, community partnerships, Roseview's expanded hours, the City
Connections newsletter, work with neighborhood schools, legislative issues and grants. In answer to a
question by Councilmember Combs, Spears said that Foster would be the logical member of her
department to talk to about applying for grants. Councilmember Wissel commented that he appreciated
very much the effort put forth by Foster on behalf of the abatement committee.
REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES
REPORTS FROM SPECIAL COMMITTEES
REPORTS FROM ORGANIZATIONS
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
President Sharp said Council has an appointment to consider for the Wayne County Convention & Tourism
Board and asked members to think about possible candidates. In answer to a question by Councilmember
Wissel, President Sharp said the appointment was needed for the lodging industry and Linda Porter was the
suggestion made by the Tourism Council.
President Sharp also stated that, at the last meeting, Council had been informed that Ann England is
interested in being re -appointed to the Police Merit Commission and asked Councilmembers if they had
any other names in mind to submit. There being none, Councilmember Welch moved to re -appoint
England, second by Councilmember Hutton and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
Another request was read by President Sharp and that was to fill a vacancy on the Police Citizens Review
Committee brought about by the retirement and moving out of the community by the Rev. Larry Curtis. He
asked Council to consider possible candidates for that vacancy. He said Lucinda Cage's term also expires at
the end of this year and is a public housing appointment and has expressed an interest in being re -appointed
for another two-year term. He asked Council to think about possible candidates for that vacancy, also. He
also appointed Councilmember Hutton to serve on the Visioning Steering Committee.
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Common Council Minutes Cont'd
November 19, 2001
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ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
Councilmember Elstro moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance No. 93 - 2001, on first reading by
title only, second by Councilmember Welch and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
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 explained that this ordinance deals with a request by Richmond Mutual
Bancorporation for a $3 million real estate improvement it is making in the uptown area. He said it is
estimated that 15 new jobs would be created and 112 would be retained. He said the request would be
turned over to the Tax Abatement Committee for review and would be brought back to Council at its next
meeting.
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND ENGROSSMENT
ORDINANCE NO.74 — 2001
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 74 — 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
Explaining the ordinance was Councilmember Wissel who said that this is an abatement request made by
Richmond Enterprises LLC for an estimated value of $275,000, stating that this is the firm that owns
Wayne Bank at the 4403 East Main Street location. He said this is on second reading, but with the advice of
legal counsel and also at the recommendation of the abatement committee he is suggesting that this be held
up to be discussed at the same time the request by the Richmond Mutual Banc Corp. is discussed. He said
that these two would be a change of direction for Council in allowing abatements for office uses.
ORDINANCE NO. 88— 2001
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 88 — 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 explained that this ordinance deals with a request for a 10-year tax abatement for
real estate for Enviro Finishing of Indiana Inc. He said there would not be any new jobs but 15 jobs would
be retained. In talking with Bob Livesay, a partner in the company, he learned that what they are actually
building is warehousing. He said they would fmish wood products sent in by other companies. He said this
would allow the companies they serve more flexibility in the shipping of their wood. He said the request is
for $180,000 to build a 6,250 square foot building and recommended approval by Council.
President Sharp declared the ordinance on public hearing. There being no comments either for or against
the ordinance, Councilmember Hutton moved for engrossment, second by Councilmember Combs and the
motion was carried on a voice vote.
Councilmember Welch moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 88 — 2001 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. 88 — 2001 on third reading.
Ordinance No. 88 — 2001 was adopted on a unanimous roll call vote.
ORDINANCES ON THIRD READING
There were none.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Councilmember Combs told the students that copies of the ordinances considered by Council are always
available at the Morrison -Reeves Library.
Common Council Agenda Cont'd
November 19, 2001
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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
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