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HomeMy Public PortalAbout12-04-2000 PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND,INDIANA,MONDAY,DECEMBER 4,2000 The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session at 7:40 p.m. Monday, December 4, 2000, in the Council Chambers in said City. President Larry Parker presided with the following Councilmembers present: Howard "Jack"Elstro,Etta J. Lundy,Bruce Wissel, Karl Sharp, Bing Welch,Paul Combs,Phil Dickman and Sarah"Sally"Hutton.The following business was conducted: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PRAYER BY COUNCILMEMBER LUNDY ROLL CALL Nine present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilmember Wissel moved to approve the minutes of November 20,2000,second by Councilmember Welch and the motion was 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 Parker said the minutes of the meetings of November 9 and 16, 2000 were included in their packets. REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES REPORTS FROM SPECIAL COMMITTEES REPORTS FROM ORGANIZATIONS MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS Councilmember Sharp announced that there would be a Committee of the Whole meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday,December 7 to discuss Ordinance No. 83—2000 that deals with the City Code concerning signs. Councilmember Hutton nominated Harold "Hal" Hanes to continue serving on the Police Merit Commission, this time as a nominee by Common Council. The motion received a second made by Councilmember Combs and was carried on a voice vote. Councilmember Hutton commented that three appointments to the Urban Enterprise Board would be needed at the next meeting. ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING Councilmember Elstro moved to suspend the rules and read by titles only Ordinance No.94,95,96,97,98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106 and 107 - 2000, second by Councilmember Lundy and the motion was carried on a voice vote. Directing his question to City Attorney Bob Bever,President Parker asked if Ordinances 94,95,96,97 and 98 could be addressed at the same time. Bever responded that he saw no problem with that since they all deal with grants from Drug Free Wayne County. However, he said, he felt that they should be voted on separately and after they had all been read to see if anyone wanted to comment on them. ORDINANCE NO.94—2000 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 94—2000—AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL,ACCEPTANCE,AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM PARTNERSHIP FOR A DRUG FREE WAYNE COUNTY Tony Foster, Grants Administrator for the City, explained that this ordinance deals with a request by the Richmond Police Department for $6,000 to buy 12 alcosensors. He said these are electronic devices that measure blood alcohol content. Common Council Minutes Cont'd December 4,2000 Page 2 Councilmember Hutton moved to suspend the rules and advance the ordinance 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.94—2000 on second reading. President Parker declared the ordinance on public hearing. There being no comments either for or against the ordinance, Councilmember Elstro 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 the ordinance 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.94—2000 on third reading. Ordinance No.94—2000 was adopted on a unanimous roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO.95—2000 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 95 —2000—AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL,ACCEPTANCE,AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM PARTNERSHIP FOR A DRUG FREE WAYNE COUNTY Foster also explained this ordinance,noting that it also deals with a request made by the Police Department and is for$8,400 for the youth program to send 12 children to Space Camp in Huntsville,Ala. In answer to a question by Councilmember Lundy about how the children are selected, Foster said the Police Department works with Richmond Community Schools and those chosen would be excelling academically but would not have the financial means to attend. Councilmember Wissel moved to suspend the rules and advance the ordinance 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.95—2000 on second reading. President Parker declared the ordinance on public hearing. There being no comments either for or against the ordinance, Councilmember Welch 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 the ordinance to third and final reading and read by title only,second by Councilmember Combs and the motion was carried on a voice vote. The Clerk read Ordinance No.95—2000 on third reading. Ordinance No.95—2000 was adopted on a unanimous roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO.96—2000 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 94—2000—AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL,ACCEPTANCE,AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM PARTNERSHIP FOR A DRUG FREE WAYNE COUNTY Explaining this ordinance, Foster said the Widowed Persons Service is requesting $1,125 to enable the group to continue its prescription drug, alcohol and gambling awareness and prevention program for senior citizens.He said this would be a continuation of the program the group currently has and would be used for operating expenses that would include brochures and supplies. Councilmember Wissel moved to suspend the rules and advance the ordinance 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.96—2000 on second reading. President Parker declared the ordinance 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 the ordinance 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.96—2000 on third reading. Ordinance No.96—2000 was adopted on a unanimous roll call vote. Common Council Minutes Cont'd December 4,2000 Page 3 ORDINANCE NO.97—2000 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 97—2000—AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL,ACCEPTANCE,AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM PARTNERSHIP FOR A DRUG FREE WAYNE COUNTY Foster said this ordinance deals with a request made by the Richmond/Wayne County Halfway House for $20,000 to be used for operating expenses to continue developing that program. Councilmember Welch moved to suspend the rules and advance the ordinance to second reading and read by title only,second by Councilmember Combs and the motion was carried on a voice vote. The Clerk read Ordinance No.97—2000 on second reading. President Parker declared the ordinance on public hearing. There being no comments either for or against the ordinance, Councilmember Hutton 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 the ordinance to third and final reading and read by title only,second by Councilmember Combs and the motion was carried on a voice vote. The Clerk read Ordinance No.97—2000 on third reading. Ordinance No.97—2000 was adopted on a unanimous roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO.98—2000 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 98 —2000—AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL,ACCEPTANCE,AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM PARTNERSHIP FOR A DRUG FREE WAYNE COUNTY Foster explained that this ordinance deals with a request made by the Richmond Police Department for $10,000 which would be used specifically for the S.W.A.T. team to purchase needed radio and safety equipment. Councilmember Wissel moved to suspend the rules and advance the ordinance 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.98—2000 on second reading. President Parker declared the ordinance on public hearing. There being no comments either for or against the ordinance, Councilmember Elstro 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 the ordinance to third and final reading and read by title only,second by Councilmember Combs and the motion was carried on a voice vote. The Clerk read Ordinance No.98—2000 on third reading. Ordinance No.98—2000 was adopted on a unanimous roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO.99—2000 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 99 — 2000 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2000 BUDGET Fire Chief Mike Allen explained that this ordinance deals with a request for transfer of funds to replace a vehicle that was totaled in an auto accident a month ago and the insurance payment did not cover the total cost of the replacement of the vehicle.He said this addresses the balance of that cost. Councilmember Welch moved to suspend the rules and advance the ordinance to second reading and read • by title only,second by Councilmember Combs and the motion was carried on a voice vote. The Clerk read Ordinance No.99—2000 on second reading. President Parker declared the ordinance on public hearing. There being no comments either for or against the ordinance, Councilmember Elstro moved for engrossment, second by Councilmember Lundy and the motion was carried on a voice vote. Common Council Minutes Cont'd December 4,2000 Page 4 Councilmember Wissel moved to suspend the rules and advance the ordinance 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.99—2000 on third reading. Ordinance No.99—2000 was adopted on a unanimous roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO.100 —2000 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 100 — 2000 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2000 BUDGET Chief Allen explained that this ordinance deals with a request for transfer of funds to replace some needed equipment in the Fire Department physical fitness room. Councilmember Combs moved to suspend the rules and advance the ordinance 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. 100—2000 on second reading. President Parker declared the ordinance on public hearing. There being no comments either for or against the ordinance, Councilmember Welch moved for engrossment, second by Councilmember Dickman and the motion was carried on a voice vote. Councilmember Wissel moved to suspend the rules and advance the ordinance 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. 100—2000 on third reading. Ordinance No. 100—2000 was adopted on a unanimous roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO.101—2000 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 101 — 2000 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2000 BUDGET Bob Goodwin,director of Planning,explained that this request comes from the Board of Works budget and is an overtime item. He said he is asking for a transfer of$1,500 from the Contract Services account into the Overtime Services account. Councilmember Lundy moved to suspend the rules and advance the ordinance 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. 101—2000 on second reading. President Parker declared the ordinance on public hearing. There being no comments either for or against the ordinance, Councilmember Elstro moved for engrossment, second by Councilmember Welch and the motion was carried on a voice vote. Councilmember Combs moved to suspend the rules and advance the ordinance to third and final reading and read by title only,second by Councilmember Dickman and the motion was carried on a voice vote. The Clerk read Ordinance No. 101—2000 on third reading. Ordinance No. 101—2000 was adopted on a unanimous roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO.102—2000 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 102 — 2000 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2000 BUDGET Explaining this ordinance was Mayor Shelley Miller who said there is a need to replace the Executive Coordinator's computer for next year. Councilmember Welch moved to suspend the rules and advance the ordinance to second reading and read by title only,second by Councilmember Combs and the motion was carried on a voice vote. The Clerk read Ordinance No. 102—2000 on second reading. Common Council Minutes Cont'd December 4,2000 Page 5 President Parker declared the ordinance on public hearing. There being no comments either for or against the ordinance, Councilmember Combs moved for engrossment, second by Councilmember Welch and the motion was carried on a voice vote. Councilmember Wissel moved to suspend the rules and advance the ordinance 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. 102—2000 on third reading. Ordinance No. 102—2000 was adopted on a unanimous roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO.103—2000 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 103 — 2000 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2000 BUDGET Mayor Miller explained that this ordinance deals with a transfer of funds within her budget,saying that due to the increase in the cost of gasoline, a transfer of$500 needs to be made from the Postage account into the Gasoline account to cover the remainder of the year. Councilmember Lundy moved to suspend the rules and advance the ordinance 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. 103—2000 on second reading. President Parker declared the ordinance on public hearing. There being no comments either for or against the ordinance, Councilmember Wissel 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 the ordinance 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. 103—2000 on third reading. Ordinance No. 103—2000 was adopted on a unanimous roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO.104—2000 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 104 — 2000 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2000 BUDGET Amy Spears, director of Community Partnerships for the City, explained that this ordinance deals with a request for a transfer of$900 from the Postage account into the Furniture and Fixtures account in order to purchase furniture and fixtures for the Community Partnerships office. Councilmember Welch moved to suspend the rules and advance the ordinance to second reading and read by title only,second by Councilmember Combs and the motion was carried on a voice vote. The Clerk read Ordinance No. 104—2000 on second reading. President Parker declared the ordinance on public hearing. There being no comments either for or against the ordinance, Councilmember Elstro moved for engrossment, second by Councilmember Lundy and the motion was carried on a voice vote. Councilmember Combs moved to suspend the rules and advance the ordinance 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. 104—2000 on third reading. Ordinance No. 104—2000 was adopted on a unanimous roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO.105—2000 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 105 — 2000 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2000 BUDGET Explaining this ordinance was Stan Lambert, superintendent of the City's Parks and Recreation Department, who said it deals with a request to transfer $3,500 each from the Equipment Maintenance Repair account and the General Supplies account and add the$7,000 to the Contractual Services account. Common Council Minutes Cont'd December 4,2000 Page 6 Councilmember Wissel moved to suspend the rules and advance the ordinance 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. 105—2000 on second reading. President Parker declared the ordinance on public hearing. There being no comments either for or against the ordinance, Councilmember Wissel 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 the ordinance to third and final reading and read by title only,second by Councilmember Combs and the motion was carried on a voice vote. The Clerk read Ordinance No. 105—2000 on third reading. Ordinance No. 105—2000 was adopted on a unanimous roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO.106—2000 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 106 — 2000 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2000 BUDGET Lambert explained that this ordinance deals with the transfer of$17,000 from the Regular Services account, $37,000 from the Part Time Salaries account and$9,000 from P.E.R.F. and adding that total of$63,000 to the Park Infrastructure account. He said these funds were in excess in the regular salaries area due to some positions that were filled in the spring and a couple of other positions that came open later in the year. Then,he said,the excess funds from the part-time salaries were due to the pool having a shortened season leaving money from the lifeguard use area. He said he would like to transfer these funds into the Park Infrastructure account to cover paving of the pool parking lot and the road around Glen Miller Playground, which is also being constructed throughout this year,as well as some sidewalk work in Glen Miller which is associated with the new skate park. Councilmember Wissel moved to suspend the rules and advance the ordinance 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. 106—2000 on second reading. President Parker declared the ordinance on public hearing. There being no comments either for or against the ordinance, Councilmember Elstro moved for engrossment, second by Councilmember Welch and the motion was carried on a voice vote. Councilmember Dickman moved to suspend the rules and advance the ordinance 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. 106—2000 on third reading. Ordinance No. 106—2000 was adopted on a unanimous roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO.107—2000 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 107 — 2000 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2000 BUDGET Speaking to this ordinance on behalf of Ron Chappell, director of Human Rights, was Mayor Miller who explained that it deals with a transfer of$290 from the Technical Services account into the Copier Charges account to cover those charges through the end of the year. Councilmember Dickman moved to suspend the rules and advance the ordinance to second reading and read by title only,second by Councilmember Combs and the motion was carried on a voice vote. The Clerk read Ordinance No. 107—2000 on second reading. President Parker declared the ordinance on public hearing. There being no comments either for or against the ordinance, Councilmember Combs 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 the ordinance to third and final reading and read by title only,second by Councilmember Elstro and the motion was carried on a voice vote. Common Council Minutes Cont'd December 4,2000 Page 7 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 107—2000 on third reading. Ordinance No. 107—2000 was adopted on a unanimous roll call vote. ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND ENGROSSMENT ORDINANCE NO.74—2000 The Clerk read Ordinance No.74—2000—A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF INDUSTRIES ROAD (EXTENDED) AND CHESTER BOULEVARD,RICHMOND,INDIANA Councilmember Wissel reported on the actions of the Planning Commission, stating that the staff recommendation was for approval with the following conditions: (1) The site plan is to be made exhibit "A" of the ordinance; (2) The petitioner agrees entrance locations onto Industries Road are to be determined with the City Engineer after final engineering is complete; (3) The U.S. 27 entrance to be closed within 60 days of the new access onto Industries Road being made available. Councilmember Wissel said the Planning Commission voted 5 in favor with 1 opposed, including all the recommendations made by the staff.He added that for a Planning Commission recommendation to be made on this ordinance, a vote total would have to have been at least 6 one way or the other. Since that was not the case,Councilmember Wissel stated that this amounts to a"no decision"by the Planning Commission. President Parker declared the ordinance on public hearing. Speaking in favor of the ordinance was John Maley,attorney for Dr.Makris,the petitioner.He said this is a project of Dr. Makris who is practicing presently on Chester Boulevard across from the former Cox's Supermarket. He said the surgeon is seeking this "special use" zoning so that he can enhance his practice and also make special office space open to other practitioners on the corridor there on Chester Boulevard. He explained that the project has been designed by Gordon Moore and has architectural work that has been done. He displayed a drawing of the project for Councilmembers to see and explained further the plans of Dr.Makris. Moore, with Kramer & Associates located at 410 South D Street, said the proposal is for two buildings which would be mirror images of each other with both having 6,306 feet on the top floor and the lower level,which would be a basement level and would also be used for medical purposes,having 3,694 feet.He went into much detail explaining the plans for making parking available, the ingress and the egress, drainage,utilities, sanitary sewer availability and landscaping.He said the lighting diagrams were ready to be submitted to the Planning Director and the City Engineer and they are proposing to move the sign into the center of the property,following the recommendations of the Planning staff. Speaking in opposition of the ordinance was David Winemiller, representing Thomas Winemiller & Associates, a civil engineering company in Richmond, who said his firm had been contacted by Reid Hospital and Health Care Services to ask them to give a cursory review of the pending site plan submitted on behalf of Dr.Makris.He said after doing that they notified Reid of some areas of concern that they felt should be addressed prior to the approval of the plans. He said he was there at the Planning Commission and although he got one vote in support of his position he felt that possibly he did not come across eloquently enough with what he needed to state. He said Reid is not opposed to this development,but is very glad to see response for medical development at this site.However,he said,there are several areas of concerns on the site plan that Reid would like to see worked out. Those three areas,he said, are the site aesthetics,parking and the impact the site may have on the location and the traffic design of the Industries Road extension. He elaborated on those concerns stressing anticipated traffic problems and parking availability. There being no further comments either for or against the ordinance, Councilmember Elstro moved for engrossment,second by Councilmember Combs and the motion was carried on a voice vote. President Parker asked the City Attorney whether he should abstain from voting since he is Council's representative to Reid and on the strategic planning commission for Reid. Bever answered that in his opinion since it is not a personal ownership interest and since they are not the petitioner but just an objector,he should rely on his own good conscience as to what he should do.He added that there is nothing that legally prohibits him from voting. Councilmember Elstro moved to suspend the rules and advance the ordinance to third and final reading and included in that ordinance would be the three recommendations by the staff and read by title only, second by Councilmember Welch and the motion was carried on a voice vote. The Clerk read Ordinance No.74—2000 on third reading. Common Council Minutes Cont'd December 4,2000 Page 8 Ordinance No.74—2000 was adopted on a unanimous roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO.77—2000 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 77 — 2000 — 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 tax abatement request by FHS Partners, L.L.C. He said the original form had requested that machinery be added to this and had shown $500,000 which did not come up on the ordinance and after reviewing a list of equipment being applied for with Jeff Hanna and it was substantially less than the $500,000 originally requested. Therefore, he asked that that number be changed and the ordinance amended to read $37,000. With the original request of 10 years on the$400,000 of real estate and the five years on the$37,000 for equipment, he said he would recommend an 8-year abatement on real estate and 5 years on the equipment. Councilmember Wissel,at the suggestion of President Parker,moved to amend Ordinance No.77—2000 to show 8 years for real estate and to include a 5-year abatement for $37,000 of equipment, second by Councilmember Sharp and the motion was carried on a voice vote. President Parker declared the amended ordinance on public hearing. Speaking in favor of the ordinance was Jeff Hanna, a member of FITS Partners,L.L.C. at 1400 N.W. 11th Street, explaining that he understood the reasons for some of the equipment which could not qualify for abatement.He invited questions. There being no further comments either for or against the amended ordinance, Councilmember Elstro moved for engrossment,second by Councilmember Lundy and the motion was carried on a voice vote. Councilmember Wissel moved to suspend the rules and advance the amended ordinance 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 Amended Ordinance No.77—2000 on third reading. Ordinance No.77—2000 was adopted on a unanimous roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO.80—2000 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 80—2000—A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP AT 2521 SOUTH 23RD STREET,RICHMOND,INDIANA Gordon Moore, representing Kramer & Associates, explained that his company represents Forest Glen Properties L.L.C.that owns approximately 78.5 acres located on the east side of South 23m Street south of Forest Hills Country Club. He said they are proposing 33 lots with all of them being over one acre in size and the main reason a Planned Unit Development(P.U.D.) is being requested is that all the roads would be private and not dedicated to the City. He explained all the improvements to be made within the area and how they would be made. He said all the houses would be 1,750 square feet and larger and would far exceed$200,000,according to the developer.Location is the key element and access to the golf course has made the property a very hot commodity,Moore said. President Parker declared the ordinance on public hearing. There being no comments either for or against the ordinance, Councilmember Welch 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 the ordinance to third and final reading and read by title only,second by Councilmember Dickman and the motion was carried on a voice vote. The Clerk read Ordinance No. 80—2000 on third reading. Ordinance No. 80—2000 was adopted on a unanimous roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO.84—2000 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 84 — 2000 — A SPECIAL ORDINANCE VACATING AN UNUSED PORTION OF A ROADWAY LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF SOUTH A AND GARWOOD ROAD Bob Goodwin, Planning director, explained the location of the unused portion showing it on a map displayed so that Councilmembers could determine exactly where it was. Concord L.L.C., he said, has asked the City to vacate 35 feet of the 85 feet of right-of-way. Common Council Minutes Cont'd December 4,2000 Page 9 Goodwin said the reason the Planning Commission, the City Engineer and he recommended approval of this requested vacation is that the proposal for any widening of Garwood Road would come, out of necessity,on the east side of the roadway. Councilmember Welch questioned the additional traffic and the problems it could possibly present, adding that he sees that traffic flow changing within the near future. He also questioned that only 12 parking spaces now exist for that building which is the site of the old Geier Photography Studio. Goodwin said because of the nature of the use,very few spaces were required. President Parker announced that the ordinance was on public hearing. Speaking in favor of the ordinance was Brad Smarelli, 3100 U.S. 27 South, who explained that he is a member of the company which owns the building.He said the reason for the request is that there is a great need for parking spaces. He said the Veterans Administration medical center is currently interested in moving into the building and they need parking. In answer to a question by Councilmember Welch, Smarelli said he is trying to get 29 more spaces with the request for this added space. Dr. Ron Boyer, representing the Dayton Veterans Administration, said they want to open a facility here, stating that they are currently using a facility in Hagerstown one day a week. He said they expect between 600 and 1,000 veterans to be using the facility within 6 months of its opening. He added that the ultimate would be 1,500 to 2,500 patients on an annual basis,saying that,at that rate,they would typically expect 40 to 50 visits per day spread out over 8 to 10 hours per day. He said there would also be additional patients which would be coming for lab tests and pharmacy visits and it could get up to 70 to 80 patients per day once they get up to full strength with their services. • Councilmember Welch said he is concerned about the physical disabilities of those veterans and their limitations as far as getting in and out of that building off Garwood Road and South A Street.Boyer said a significant percentage of the veterans have significant disabilities either from lung disease or arthritis. Councilmember Dickman asked how many spaces were required under City Code for this type of use and Goodwin said he would have to check on that but they would have to meet the requirements for a medical facility.He said he would have to compute that to come up with an answer. Councilmember Elstro moved to hold the ordinance on second reading and bring it up at the next meeting, second by Councilmember Combs. Councilmember Welch said he would agree with that but he would like to ask some specific questions to be answered at that next meeting. The first,he said,was that he would like to know the worth,with some degree of certainty, what the worth is of the land the City is being asked to vacate under an appraised value.Secondly,he said,he would like to know how much additional space do they really need if they accept the proposal he made of using the green space in next to the building and along the east edge of the building to meet their parking needs. And, finally,he said he would like to know, from the usable area in that building and as he looks at the building there is very little of it that is not usable.He said he would like to know exactly how many parking spaces they would need and have that coupled with what the doctor said on patients they would be seeing per day, coming and going out of that location. Jim Disney, Wayne County Veterans service officer, said there are 7,600 veterans in Wayne County, and, of those,he said,he has 5,422 signatures who want this facility so they can use it.Speaking on behalf of the veterans,he said,whatever the City can do would be appreciated. Smarelli added that he would like to get this project going.He added that they aren't against paying for the land, or giving the land back if the City would need it, but he'd like to get this off the ground. Councilmember Welch asked Smarelli if he would be able to submit a drainage plan within two weeks and he answered that he would do that. President Parker said there was a motion and second on the floor and asked for a vote. Councilmembers voted 8 to 1 to hold the ordinance on second reading. ORDINANCE NO.91 2000 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 91 — 2000 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2000 BUDGET Police Chief Bill Shake explained that this ordinance deals with a transfer of$12,600 from several different accounts into the Gasoline account. President Parker declared the ordinance on public hearing. There being no comments either for or against the ordinance, Councilmember Elstro moved for engrossment, second by Councilmember Hutton and the motion was carried on a voice vote. Common Council Minutes Cont'd December 4,2000 Page 10 Councilmember Welch moved to suspend the rules and advance the ordinance to third and final reading and read by title only,second by Councilmember Combs and the motion was carried on a voice vote. The Clerk read Ordinance No.91—2000 on third reading. Ordinance No.91—2000 was adopted on a unanimous roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO.92—2000 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 92 — 2000 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2000 BUDGET Chief Shake explained that this ordinance deals with a transfer of $3,000 from the Other Equipment account into the Gasoline account,also. President Parker declared the ordinance on public hearing. There being no comments either for or against the ordinance, Councilmember Wissel moved for engrossment, second by Councilmember Welch and the motion was carried on a voice vote. Councilmember Wissel moved to suspend the rules and advance the ordinance 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.92—2000 on third reading. Ordinance No. 92—2000 was adopted on a unanimous roll call vote. Councilmember Combs asked the Chief how many canines the Police Department has now and he answered that they have two.He said that all funds are donated for the canines and it is an important part of the Police Department but expensive, adding that the officer receives extra pay for his services. The Chief said it is strictly a management decision. ORDINANCES ON THIRD 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. Larry Parker,President ATTEST: Norma Schroeder,Clerk