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Home My Public Portal About05-12-2000 PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND,INDIANA,MONDAY,MAY 15,2000 The Common Council of the City of Richmond,Indiana met in regular session at 7:30 p.m. Monday,'May 15, 2000, in the Council Chambers in said City. President Larry Parker presided with the following Councilmembers present: Howard"Jack"Elstro,Etta 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 ELSTRO ROLL CALL Nine present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the May 1,2000 meeting were approved on a motion by Councilmember Hutton,second by Councilmember Welch and was carried on a voice vote. PRESENTATION \OF REMONSTRANCES, PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, INTRODUCTIONS, MOTIONS AND PUBLIC COMMENTS COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR City Controller Shelley Miller told Council that she had received notification in the Department of Finance office last week that the City has received an FA 3 grant in the amount of up to$480,000 for the extension of Industries Road East from Chester Boulevard to Middlefork Reservoir. REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY President Parker said the minutes of the meetings of April 6, 20 and 27, 2000 were included in their packets. REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS Derek White, director of Richmond Housing Authority, spoke to Council after being introduced by Councilmember Lundy, Council's liaison to the Housing Authority. He explained that he is a Richmond native who moved away from here in 1981 to live in California, saying he has 19 years experience in housing. He also stated that he is happy to be back home, saying he appreciated the Housing Authority Board's confidence in him, adding that he has a lot of dreams and ideas he would like to incorporate. Councilmember Lundy also commented that Betty Cecere,a member of the Housing Authority Board,is in the audience tonight and thanked her for coming. REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES REPORTS FROM SPECIAL COMMITTEES REPORTS FROM ORGANIZATIONS MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS Councilmember Sharp said there are several items which need to be addressed in Committee of the Whole meetings and rather than have them all come up in one meeting, he has set dates and times for two meetings. The first, he said, would be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 24, in the Council Chambers, to discuss tax abatement policy and Ordinance No. 28 — 2000 which deals with Planned Unit Development. The second, he said, would be at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 1, to discuss Ordinance No. 26 —2000 which is the ordinance about Historic Preservation,and it will also be held in the Council Chambers. ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING Councilmember Bistro moved to suspend the rules and read by title only Ordinance No. 29—2000,second by Councilmember Welch and the motion was carried on a voice vote. ORDINANCE NO. 29-2000 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 29 — 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 Common Council Minutes Cont'd May 15,2000 Page 2 Councilmember Wissel explained this ordinance deals with a request by S & H Partners for 10-year tax abatements on manufacturing equipment and real estate. He said the company is requesting $530,000 for manufacturing equipment and $138,000 on real estate, stating that the estimated number of new jobs is eight.He said this ordinance would return on Council's agenda at its meeting June 5. Councilmember Welch pointed out that in looking at the SB-lA he sees the company has listed 10 years on the property and 5 years on the equipment. He commented that the ordinance requests 10-year abatement on both.Councilmember Wissel said he would verify that at the next meeting. ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND ENGROSSMENT ORDINANCE NO.6—2000 • The Clerk read Amended Ordinance No. 6 — 2000 — A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ALONG U.S. 35,WAYNE TOWNSHIP,RICHMOND,INDIANA President Parker read a letter on behalf of the petitioner, requesting that Ordinance No. 6 —2000 be held until the June 5 Council meeting. The reason stated was that approval from the City engineers required by the Planning Commission for a drainage ditch on the south side of the property had not been received. ORDINANCE NO.8—2000 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 8—2000—A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF A STATEMENT OF BENEFI I S FOR A PROPERTY OWNER APPLYING FOR DEDUCTIONS UNDER I.C. 6-1.1-12.1 Councilmember Wissel moved that this ordinance as well as the following two, Ordinances No. 12 and 13 —2000,be held until the June 5 meeting,second by Councilmember Sharp and the motion was carried on a voice vote. ORDINANCE NO.12—2000 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 12 — 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 Held until June 5,as noted above. ORDINANCE NO.13—2000 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 13 — 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 Held until June 5,as noted above. ORDINANCE NO. 23—2000 The Clerk read Ordinance No.23—2000—A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP AT 19 NORTH 13TH STREET,RICHMOND,INDIANA Planning Director Bob Goodwin stated that Attorney Tom Seal was present to explain this ordinance. Seal stated that he was representing Circle U Help Center and this ordinance deals with the renovation and addition of the building at 19 North 13th Street. He said the addition would be a 16- by 80-foot dining center. He said the cost would be$145,000, noting that there was a grant given to Circle U for this work. He also noted that Dr.Howard Deitsch was in the audience to answer questions by Council. Councilmember Wissel reported that the Planning Commission did have a public hearing on the ordinance with Seal and Deitsch speaking in favor of it. He said two people spoke against it, noting that they were owners of rental properties in the area. He said three people responded in favor, by letter, and two responded in opposition.He said those opposing pointed out some of the problems which included loitering and littering.He said the vote was 6 to 1 for approval of the request. There being no further comments either in favor or against the ordinance,Councilmember Elstro moved for engrossment,second by Councilmember Lundy. Councilmember Welch moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No.23—2000 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 May 15,2000 Page 3 The Clerk read Ordinance No.23—2000 on third reading. Ordinance No.23—2000 was adopted unanimously on a roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO.27—2000 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 27 — 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 Explaining this ordinance was Councilmember Wissel who said this is an abatement request for$800,000 on real estate, stating that it is for 10 years, with an estimate of four new jobs and the retention of 21. He said the taxpayer is Overland Development Corporation and this is to be leased to CCX. He said he spoke to the manager of the local plant who explained that the business deals with consolidating transportation, putting smaller loads with larger ones,cutting transportation costs.He said they have been in Richmond for eight years and have 228 terminals. He added that the wages and the health benefits are fight in line with the tax abatement qualifications.He recommended approval. President Parker declared Ordinance No. 27—2000 on public hearing. Speaking in favor of the ordinance was Rick Poliano,CCX manager, who invited questions from Council. Councilmember Welch asked if the terminal, which the company now owns,directly across from Belden Wire&Cable, would be vacated. He answered in the affirmative, stating that the company feels this would create a competitive opportunity for someone else as well as allow CCX to expand its operations by relocating in the new Midwest Industrial Park.He said that currently the company has 16 doors and they want to double that to 32. There being no further 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.27—2000 to third and final reading,second by Councilmember Elstro and the motion was carried on a voice vote. The Clerk read Ordinance No.27—2000 on third reading. Ordinance No.27—2000 was adopted unanimously on a 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. • Larry Parker,President ATTEST: Norma Schroeder,Clerk