HomeMy Public PortalAbout12-06-1999 PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND,INDIANA,MONDAY,DECEMBER 6,1999
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The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session at 7:30 p.m. Monday,
December 6, 1999, in the Council Chambers in said City. President Bing Welch presided with the
following Councilmembers present: Howard "Jack" Elstro, Etta J. Lundy, Bob Dickman, Sarah "Sally"
Hutton, Geneva"Gene"Allen,Dennis R.Rice Sr.,Bruce Wissel and Larry Parker. The following business
was conducted:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRAYER BY COUNCILMEMBER WISSEL
ROLL CALL
Nine present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the meetings of November 15, 1999 were approved on a motion by Councilmember Hutton,
second by Councilmember Rice and the motion was carried on a unanimous voice vote.
PRESENTATION OF REMONSTRANCES, PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, INTRODUCTIONS,
MOTIONS AND PUBLIC COMMENTS
A. The Clerk read Resolution No. 4— 1999—A RESOLUTION OF RICHMOND COMMON COUNCIL
APPROVING THE FISCAL PLAN FOR THE ANNEXATION OF THREE (3) AREAS TO THE
CITY OF RICHMOND
City Attorney Bob Bever explained that this resolution is in conjunction with Ordinance No. 102— 1999
regarding the initiative by the City administration to annex three areas into the City of Richmond. He said
there is a new state law that sets out various specific parameters of annexation, one of which is for the
legislative body of the City to pass by resolution a fiscal plan. He said that fiscal plan is to address 5
different items of the plan for annexation.
He said these are: (a) Cost estimates of the planned municipal services to be furnished to the territories to
be annexed; (b) Methods of financing the planned services; (c) The actual plan for organizing and
providing those services; (d) How the services of a non-capital matter involving street, police and fire
protection, etc. would be provided within one year after the effective date of annexation; and (e) How the
services of a capital improvement nature which would be your street construction, sewer, drainage
facilities,etc. would be provided within three years after the effective date of annexation.
Bever said the resolution has to be submitted to all owners of properties within the areas to be annexed with
the notice of the public hearing on the annexation.He said the public hearing cannot occur for a period of at
least 60 days after the introduction of the ordinance for annexation. He added that with the introduction of
Ordinance No. 102 — 1999 it appears that the public hearing on annexation through Council would be
February 21, 2000. He said that would give sufficient time for that 60-day notice to go out. However, he
said, with that notice has to be the adoption of that fiscal plan so consequently, he would ask that it be
voted on at Council's second meeting in December which would be Monday,December 20, 1999.
Hearing no further comments by Councilmembers, President Welch said this would be held for further
action at that aforementioned meeting.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR
Mayor Dennis Andrews said he would use the time tonight to discuss some of the issues again, concerning
6th Street. He gave a brief re-cap stating that this subject was first addressed when the City administration
had a discussion at the Midwest Industrial Park with the railroad and later with INDOT concerning its
request for the City in exchange for their approval for the railroads to cross in the industrial park for the
crossing that the City consider closing 6 Street.
He said the City's initial reaction was negative,thinking that it would not be a good thing for the businesses
in the inner city, and is still the general position for the railroad to take in approaching municipalities or
county government with that policy.He said the City still disagrees with that thinking that there would be a
0-sum game on railroad crossings when there are periods of growth and construction in creating an
industrial park.
Subsequent to the meeting with the railroad, and separately from that conversation,Purina Mills contacted
the Economic Development Corporation and expressed interest in the closure of 6th Street or the 6th Street
crossing because of the proximity of their business and areas of service and activity to 6th Street. That
request was later joined by Richmond Baking Co. Following these two requests was a survey by EDC of
area businesses which would be most directly affected in that core area.
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December 6, 1999
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The Mayor said subsequent to those discussions there was also an examination of 8th Street, of both the
south section of 6th Street which connects with Neff and the north section which connects with Bridge
Avenue.
After reviewing the information that came back from the survey and the site information obtained from
physically looking at those areas,the administration requested a traffic survey be done to count the number
of vehicles that use that short section of the street. Actually,prior to that survey, he said, you start to think
of where that traffic would go and that is why they looked at the 8th Street crossing.He said currently that is
a crossing that he uses every day and that 6-point intersection, separated by the railroad tracks,is in need of
attention and work and design and probably eventually some expense, regardless of what happens to 6th
Street.
He said there was also a follow-up discussion with Richmond Baking Co. that it engaged in expansion
plans and growth interest at its current site. Essentially, he said, that conversation was to suggest that they
consider providing information on what their additional investment would be which would be similar to
what might be looked at on a tax abatement request. He said their timetable and research is such that they
are in the process of developing that and they are not at a point where the figures can be put down at this
particular junction.
Consequently, he said,the City considered taking a two-part ordinance which would literally have vacated
that north section, and make it a one-part ordinance which would close the crossing and leave all those
sections both north and south open and public. The north section, he said, would obviously be re-visited
and the vacation piece of that would be re-presented when the baking company is ready to move forward.
The Mayor said he is concerned that the report that Council has in front of them this evening on
improvements that are being recommended will not be adequate, long term, and would eventually the City
would need to take additional steps in relation to that crossing. He said after those recommendations by
City Engineer Bob Wiwi are accomplished the traffic flow will have to be monitored and the City will have
to be prepared to take additional steps with that activity.
He said Richmond Industrial Supply(RISCO)has had some interest in some short-term parking on its side
of Neff Street in addition to a couple of spots they currently have.He said that would be something he is in
favor of and does support.He added that as far as 6th Street is concerned,if there is a request for a vacation,
the City also feels there would be a need for some other agreements with property owners and businesses in
that north section and that has not been accomplished yet.
In answer to a question by Councilmember Lundy, Wiwi explained the traffic plan Councilmembers were
given. He said this is a draft proposal of some lane markings and would be developed in concert with
Norfolk & Southern Railroad. He said final plans would be accomplished after the meeting with the
railroad.He said the spur was removed from the tracks and they took out some of the non-usable tracks and
what that did was to put that north signal further away from the tracks than what the standards call for so it
is not in the right place. Wiwi said because of there being no lane markings, cars tend to cross over and
there is no good directional path for the cars to follow.Wiwi said he would be glad to meet with her later to
explain things further.
Bever said there had already been a decision made objecting to the City's request for the additional
crossing in the Midwest Industrial Park and there had been some additional time granted while trying to
work out an agreement with INDOT and Norfolk & Southern. He added that the administrative law judge
had given the City through the end of next week to file an amended petition, which would,if action is taken
tonight,would be sufficient.
He said the contractors who are working on the Park are at a stopping point until they know whether or not
there will be a railroad crossing out there. Therefore, he said, both for a practical matter on that
construction and the administrative law judge for the administration to follow an amended petition that
would include this closing is why the administration is asking for action tonight on the closing of the
railroad.
Bever said when it comes to Ordinance No. 101 — 1999 the portion which is asking for the vacation of the
road is being taken out, but the closure of the railroad crossing is being left in. Speaking to a concern of
Councilmember Lundy's about making a study of what would happen at 8th Street,Bever said he had some
numbers that were discussed at the Plan Commission.
He said a study done in October 1999 at the 6th Street crossing there was a total of 1282 vehicles over a
day's period,and that compared with the last study done there when the crossing was also studied at the 8th
Street intersection.He said two years ago, there were over 2,700 vehicles over a 3-day period at 6th Street,
so that has gone up about 300. When the 2,700 figure was shared and calculated over the North 6th Street
crossing,the North 8th Street crossing had 22,000 over three days.
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Common Council Minutes Cont'd
December 6, 1999
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REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
President Welch said the minutes of the meetings of November 10 and 18, 1999 were included in their
packets.
REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS
REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES
REPORTS FROM SPECIAL COMMITTEES
REPORTS FROM ORGANIZATIONS
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
President Welch said at Council's last meeting they had a discussion about making appointments to the
Wayne County Convention&Tourism Bureau and the Urban Enterprise Board.He said at that time he had
read the recommendations of the Bureau to reappoint Linda Von Pein and Dana Weigle. He said those
terms would be for 2 years beginning January 1, 2000. Councilmember Hutton moved to reappoint
VonPein and Weigle to the Tourism Board, second by Councilmember Rice and the motion was carried on
a unanimous voice vote. Councilmember Hutton said the appointment that she spoke of at the last meeting
is to be made by the Mayor and not the Council. However, she said, there is to be another resignation but
that appointment would be made at a later meeting.
He said there had been a resignation from the Street Tree Commission and Council needs to fill that
vacancy and in conferring with the Mayor, he said he would submit the name of Dan Chance for
nomination.He said Chance lives at 102 Hayes Arboretum Road and is employed at the arboretum and has
accepted the possibility of his being appointed. Councilmember Hutton moved to approve, second by
Councilmember Allen and the motion was carried on a unanimous voice vote.
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
Councilmember Elstro moved to suspend the rules and read by title only Ordinances No. 102, 103, 104,
105, 106, 107, 108, 109 and 110- 1999,second by Councilmember Hutton and the motion was carried on a
unanimous voice vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 102-1999
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 102 — 1999 — A SPECIAL ORDINANCE ANNEXING THREE (3)
DIFFERENT TERRITORIES CONTIGUOUS TO THE CORPORATION LIMITS TO THE CITY OF
RICHMOND
Bever said this ordinance is the actual annexation ordinance and would, if passed, annex the three
territories into the City of Richmond. He said those three areas are (a) a parcel containing approximately
195.618 acres located immediately west and adjacent to Round Barn Road and the bulk of this property is
what the City will be planning on exercising its option to purchase to add as space to the Midwest Industrial
Park; (b) a parcel containing approximately 153.770 acres located between Interstate 70, U.S. 35, and
Salisbury Road and it is on this property that the new building by DMI was built, the school has a bus
garage there and PSI has a small station there; and (c) the third area is a parcel containing approximately
44.382 acres located adjacent to I.U. East, east of Chester Boulevard. He said it is currently owned by
James D.Harlan.He said the City believes it has the approval of the majority of the property owners within
these areas,adding there are only about 8 or 9 property owners within those areas.
He said there can be no public hearing for the 60 days after all the owners receive notice which would be
after Council approves the fiscal plan,which,he said is anticipated being February 21,2000.Then,he said,
after that public hearing Council cannot adopt the annexation ordinance for at least 30 more days which
would put it at either a special meeting on the last Monday of March or at the regular meeting of April 3.
Then,he said,it would take effect 60 days thereafter to allow the appeal and remonstration period to expire,
adding that he does not anticipate any remonstrations on this because of the owners being in favor of it all.
He said short of Council's public hearing, there would be hearings by the Plan Commission. However, he
said,the Plan Commission does not have to hear an annexation ordinance but if any zoning changes would
take place as part of that annexation ordinance that would be brought before the Plan Commission.He said
in this particular ordinance, that first area would stay M-2 because of the industrial nature of that. The
second area,he said,is currently zoned C-4 and it is being shown in the ordinance as a change to M-1 in an
attempt to be more consistent with the other property around that. He said that one would be the subject of
a Plan Commission meeting probably sometime in January. The acreage off of Chester Boulevard is
currently R-1 and there has been some discussion after this ordinance was mailed out as to whether or not
that should reflect anything else that might happen with the property so that might also be a topic for the
Plan Commission meeting.
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December 6, 1999
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Bever said the ordinance is before Council on first reading tonight and will not come back until that
February 21 meeting,but he said he would be happy to discuss this with any interested parties between now
and then. He added that it is the feeling of this administration that all three areas will add significantly to
the City and the capabilities are there to add those necessary services to the areas.
Councilmember Hutton commented that on the fiscal plan on the resolution it says something about
extending Industries Road to Middlefork Reservoir and asked if there are any plans for any off branches.
Mayor Andrews said when they looked at that extension to the Reservoir there were a couple of sections
that borders on the east of Chester Boulevard. He said one would be that, it is possible, that IU East, Ivy
Tech State College,may wish for a south entrance to their campus from this extension.The second,he said,
is Parkdale, that currently stops at the north edge of Oak Park and the potential of extending that a short
distance which would allow access to Industries Road and a light to Chester Boulevard for the Oak Park
area, especially those traveling north, would be an added positive and would also be consistent with the
City's comprehensive plan in relationship to establishing parallel roads where it can be done to correlate to
Chester Boulevard.
President Welch announced that Ordinance no. 102 — 1999 would come back before Council on second
reading February 21,2000 for public hearing.
ORDINANCE NO.103—1999
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 103— 1999—AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
SUBMITTAL, ACCEPTANCE, AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM THE INDIANA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Speaking to this ordinance was Tony Foster, the new grants administrator for the City, who explained that
this is an IBM Grant through their office of water management. He said one of the criteria is that it must
directly promote community based environmental protection. He said if the grant is awarded a series of
observation and drive point wells will be established to monitor the water quality of the southeast aquifer.
He said this would be done in conjunction with the U.S. Geological Survey and some of it would be tested
for purity, for overall suitability for human consumption, the direction of water flow, the vulnerability of
the area to contamination, analysis of trace metal elements organic compounds and pesticides will be
reviewed and ground water age dating will be done.
He said after all the testing is done that they would have a better understanding of the aquifer and its future
use. He said they are requesting $100,000 from IDEM and in conjunction with this the U.S. Geological
Survey has agreed to contribute $31,000 to the project and the City would match that entire cost of the
project 5 percent in contributing $6,800. Councilmember Wissel commented that he thought the original
wellhead ordinance that Council passed in 1995 and amended last year makes some requirements on the
City that some monitoring of the water be provided.
President Welch said that is true and pointed out that there is an Advisory Group that has been meeting
regularly and looking at how that monitoring is occurring and currently there are monitoring wells by
Southeast Wood Co. that are monitoring around the perimeter of their building and their property. He
added that the company is reporting to that Aquifer Committee. However,he said, the committee has never
felt that those wells alone are sufficient to monitor the flow and the quality of the water long-term.He said
through the national USGS they have come up with the proposal of adding the monitoring wells and USGS
is offering to pay a part of the cost and that will give the capability of monitoring thoroughly the water flow
and quality in that aquifer.
Mayor Andrews said when that ordinance was amended the language requiring wells was left in and there
have been a couple of different sources for potential funding for this. He said the administration has been
working on identifying funds and IDEM has proven to be the most suitable source that is willing to partner
with the others and with the City.
Councilmember Wissel asked about the actual monitoring and who would do this.The Mayor said Indiana-
American Water Co. is involved in that and has been involved in the Aquifer Committee and part of the
plan is that their lab services would actually minimize the recurring costs once the wells are in place.
Councilmember Rice moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 101— 1999 to second reading
and read by title only, second by Councilmember Allen and the motion was carried on a unanimous voice
vote.
President Welch announced that the ordinance was 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 unanimous voice vote.
Councilmember Lundy moved to advance Ordinance No. 103— 1999 to third and final reading and read by
title only,second by Councilmember Elstro and the motion was carried on a unanimous voice vote.
Common Council Minutes Cont'd
December 6, 1999
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The Clerk read Ordinance No. 103—1999 on third reading.
Ordinance No. 103—1999 was adopted on the following call of the roll:
Ayes:Elstro,Lundy,Dickman,Hutton,Allen,Rice,Wissel,Parker and Welch(9)
Nays:None
ORDINANCE NO. 104—1999
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 104 — 1999 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
PAYMENT FOR SERVICES FROM THE RICHMOND SANITARY DISTRICT,RICHMOND POWER
& LIGHT, THE MOTOR VEHICLE HIGHWAY, THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT,
AND OFF-STREET PARKING TO THE GENERAL FUND IN 2000
City Controller Shelley Miller explained that this is a yearly housekeeping ordinance which allows for
transfer of funds to the general fund for services provided by personnel that are paid by the general fund.
She said the amounts of the transfers are $307,972.96 from the Richmond Sanitary District; $41,400.97
from Richmond Power & Light; $86,092.46 from the Motor Vehicle Highway; $104,203.62 from the
Department of Parks&Recreation. She added that in the title it indicates there is a payment from off-street
parking, however, as the health of that fund is being continually monitored, it is just meeting revenue
expenditures and it is not in the best interest to the off-street parking fund.
Councilmember Dickman moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 104 — 1999 to second
reading and read by title only, second by Councilmember Elstro and the motion was carried on a
unanimous voice vote.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 104—1999 on second reading.
President Welch announced that Ordinance No. 104 — 1999 was on public hearing. There being no
comments either for or against the ordinance, Councilmember Dickman moved for engrossment,second by
Councilmember Allen and the motion was carried on a unanimous voice vote.
Councilmember Wissel moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 104 — 1999 to third and
final reading and read by title only, second by Councilmember Allen and the motion was carried on a
unanimous voice vote.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 104—1999 on third reading.
Ordinance No. 104—1999 was adopted on the following call of the roll:
Ayes:Elstro,Lundy,Dickman,Hutton,Allen;Rice,Wissel,Parker and Welch(9)
Nays:None.
ORDINANCE NO.105—1999
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 105 — 1999 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
1999 BUDGET
Explaining the purpose of this ordinance was Robin Henry, the newly appointed director of Human
Resources, who said she is requesting a transfer from the Physicals and Copier Charges accounts to the
Furniture/Fixtures account. She said they are in the process of re-doing the office, getting furniture and
fixtures to create an area in the office for potential new employees to sit down with the staff and discuss
their needs.
Councilmember Dickman moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 105 — 1999 to second
reading and read by title only, second by Councilmember Hutton and the motion was carried on a
unanimous voice vote.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 105—1999 on second reading.
President Welch announced that Ordinance No. 105 — 1999 was 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 unanimous voice vote.
Councilmember Allen moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 105— 1999 to third and final
reading and read by title only, second by Councilmember Rice and the motion was carried on a unanimous
voice vote.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 105—1999 on third reading.
Common Council Minutes Cont'd
December 6, 1999
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Ordinance No. 105—1999 was adopted on the following call of the roll:
Ayes:Elstro,Lundy,Dickman,Hutton,Allen,Rice,Wissel,Parker and Welch(9)
Nays:None.
ORDINANCE NO.106—1999
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 106 — 1999 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
1999 BUDGET
City Engineer Bob Wiwi explained this ordinance deals with a request for the transfer of funds within the
Department of Public Works and Engineering from the Regular Services and Temporary Help accounts to
the Computer Services&Charges and Computer Equipment accounts.
Councilmember Rice moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 106— 1999 to second reading
and read by title only, second by Councilmember Allen and the motion was carried on a unanimous voice
vote.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 106—1999 on second reading.
President Welch announced that Ordinance No. 106 — 1999 was 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 unanimous voice vote.
Councilmember Elstro moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 106 — 1999 to third and
final reading and read by title only, second by Councilmember Lundy and the motion was carried on a
unanimous voice vote.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 106—1999 on third reading.
Ordinance No. 106—1999 was adopted on the following call of the roll:
Ayes:Elstro,Lundy,Dickman,Hutton,Allen,Rice,Wissel,Parker and Welch(9)
Nays:None.
ORDINANCE NO.107—1999
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 107 — 1999 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
1999 BUDGET
Explaining this ordinance was City Engineer Bob Wiwi who asked for approval of the transfer of$15,000
from the Aviation Fuel account to the Excise Tax and Sales Tax accounts to pay$10,000 for the excise and
$5,000 sales tax through the end of the year.
Councilmember Parker questioned why that money would have to be moved around. City Controller
Shelley Miller said the money collected during the year as revenue is put in the general fund and is
appropriated through the two accounts.
Councilmember Dickman moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 107 — 1999 to second
reading and read by title only, second by Councilmember Hutton and the motion was carried on a
unanimous voice vote.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 107—1999 on second reading.
President Welch announced that Ordinance No. 107 — 1999 was on public hearing. There being no
comments either for or against the ordinance, Councilmember Rice moved for engrossment, second by
Councilmember Hutton and the motion was carried on a unanimous voice vote.
Councilmember Lundy moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 107 — 1999 to third and
final reading and read by title only, second by Councilmember Elstro and the motion was carried on a
unanimous voice vote.
President Welch explained that this money is derived from the sale of aviation fuel at the airport and goes
back into an aviation fuel account on which taxes have to be paid to the state.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 107—1999 on third reading.
Ordinance No. 107—1999 was adopted on the following call of the roll:
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December 6, 1999
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Ayes:Elstro,Lundy,Dickman,Hutton,Allen,Rice,Wissel,Parker and Welch(9)
Nays:None.
ORDINANCE NO.108—1999
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 108 — 1999 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
1999 BUDGET
Explaining the reason for this ordinance was City Controller Shelley Miller who said she was speaking on
behalf of Ron Chappel, director of Human Rights. She said it is a deletion of $180 from the Training
account and the addition of$50 to the Copier Charges account and $130 to the Part-time Help account to
help them meet expenses through the end of the year.
Councilmember Dickman moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 108 — 1999 to second
reading and read by title only, second by Councilmember Lundy and the motion was carried on a
unanimous voice vote.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 108—1999 on second reading.
President Welch announced that Ordinance No. 108 — 1999 was on public hearing. There being no
comments either for or against the ordinance, Councilmember Elstro moved for engrossment, second by
Councilmember Rice and the motion was carried on a unanimous voice vote.
Councilmember Allen moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 108—1999 to third and final
reading and read by title only, second by Councilmember Dickman and the motion was carried on a
unanimous voice vote.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 108—1999 on third reading.
Ordinance No. 108—1999 was adopted on the following call of the roll:
Ayes:Elstro,Lundy,Dickman,Hutton,Allen,Rice,Wissel,Parker and Welch(7)
Nays:None.
ORDINANCE NO.109—1999
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 109 — 1999 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
1999 BUDGET
Speaking to this ordinance was Police Chief Bill Shake who explained that it is a transfer request to take
$9,000 from the Merit Commission account and the Matching Grant Funds and add $18,000 to the Other
Equipment account. He said the purpose for this is to purchase computer workstations, cameras, cassette
recorders, fingerprint kits and room dividers as well as to purchase equipment to include a ballistic shield
and a 45-caliber weapon.
Councilmember Dickman moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 109 — 1999 to second
reading and read by title only, second by Councilmember Elstro and the motion was carried on a
unanimous voice vote.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 109—1999 on second reading.
President Welch announced that Ordinance No. 109 — 1999 was on public hearing. There being no
comments either for or against the ordinance, Councilmember Wissel moved for engrossment, second by
Councilmember Rice and the motion was carried on a unanimous voice vote.
Councilmember Rice moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 109— 1999 to third and final
reading and read by title only,second by Councilmember Allen and the motion was carried on a unanimous
voice vote.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 109—1999 on third reading.
Ordinance No. 109—1999 was adopted on the following call of the roll:
Ayes:Elstro,Lundy,Dickman,Hutton,Allen,Rice,Wissel,Parker and Welch(9)
Nays:None.
Common Council Minutes Cont'd
December 6, 1999
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ORDINANCE NO.110—1999
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 110 — 1999 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
1999 BUDGET
Fire Chief Mike Allen explained that this ordinance deals with budget transfer requests which include a
carbon monoxide detector, self-contained breathing apparatus face piece replacements, improvements in
the turnout gear and to eventually buy a second set for each firefighter, computer software, upgrade the
present computers and drum repair kits.
Councilmember Rice moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 110—1999 to second reading
and read by title only, second by Councilmember Dickman and the motion was carried on a unanimous
voice vote.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 110—1999 on second reading.
President Welch announced that Ordinance No. 110 — 1999 was on public hearing. There being no
comments either for or against the ordinance, Councilmember Lundy moved for engrossment, second by
Councilmember Wissel and the motion was carried on a unanimous voice vote.
Councilmember Allen moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 110— 1999 to third and final
reading and read by title only,second by Councilmember Rice and the motion was carried on a unanimous
voice vote.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 110—1999 on third reading.
Ordinance No. 110—1999 was adopted on the following call of the roll:
Ayes:Elstro,Lundy,Dickman,Hutton,Allen,Rice,Wissel,Parker and Welch(9)
Nays:None.
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND ENGROSSMENT
ORDINANCE NO.99—1999
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 99 — 1999 — 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
Reporting for the Tax Abatement Committee on this ordinance,Councilmember Elstro explained that it is a
request made by Mosey Manufacturing Co. Inc. for the North 17th Street Plant. He said he had talked with
Jack Alexander at the company, adding that the request is for$3,150,000. He said they currently have 286
employees and this would add 23 employees. He said the money is for boring machines and all the
accessories that go with them. He added that the average wage there is around$12 per hour and the health
care runs about$1.50.
President Welch announced that the ordinance was on public hearing. There being no comments either for
or against the ordinance, Councilmember Dickman moved for engrossment, second by Councilmember
Hutton and the motion was carried on a unanimous voice vote.
Councilmember Allen moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 99— 1999 to third and final
reading and read by title only,second by Councilmember Rice and the motion was carried on a unanimous
voice vote.
The Clerk read Ordinance No.99—1999 on third reading.
Ordinance No.99— 1999 was adopted on the following roll call:
Ayes:Elstro,Lundy,Dickman,Hutton,Allen,Rice,Wissel,Parker and Welch(9)
Nays:None.
ORDINANCE NO.101—1999
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 101 — 1999 — A SPECIAL ORDINANCE CLOSING THE PUBLIC
RAILROAD CROSSING OF NORFOLK SOUTHERN LOCATED ON NORTH 6T STREET
BETWEEN THE INTERSECTIONS OF NEFF STREET AND BRIDGE AVENUE
Councilmember Dickman moved to amend the ordinance pursuant to the amended Ordinance No. 101 —
1999 which was mailed to Councilmembers and to the media on November 23, second by Councilmember
Rice and the motion was carried on a unanimous voice vote.
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Councilmember Wissel reported on the meeting of the Richmond Advisory Planning Commission, which
met in a special session on December 2, 1999 to discuss Ordinance No. 101 — 1999. He said Bever, acting
as agent representing the Board of Works of Richmond and the administration, pointed out that the
ordinance has two purposes which include the closing of the railroad crossing at North 6th Street and the
other was to vacate the property there for use by the Richmond Baking Co.
Councilmember Wissel stated that the Planning Commission needed to give approval for the vacation,
which is currently being taken off of the amended version of Ordinance No. 101 — 1999. He said they do
not vote on the closing of the railroad crossing and City Attorney Bever asked that the Commission give a
non-binding recommendation. Speaking before the Commission was Jim Quigg of the Richmond Baking
Co. talking about some non-specific expansion plans, explaining that this is in early stages and the
company is not quite ready to commit. Councilmember Wissel said that is what the administration wanted
to see was a commitment made,something verified in writing,before the property is vacated.
Speaking in opposition was Rudy Sperling of Richmond Industrial Supply Co. (RISCO) who voiced his
concerns about the parking and some of the other needs of a retail facility to be able to adequately
accommodate its customers. Bever said he felt many of those details could be worked out to accommodate
those needs.The Commission voted 10-0 for the non-binding recommendation to encourage the idea of the
expansion of the Richmond Baking Co. and also feel that the closing is the appropriate step to take.
President Welch announced that amended Ordinance No. 101 — 1999 was on public hearing. Speaking in
favor of the ordinance was Jim Sprouse, Chairperson of Economic Development Corporation, speaking on
behalf of the EDC of Wayne County for Jim Hizer, the director of EDC. He said Purina Mills and the
Richmond Baking Co. have both requested that the City consider this action,stating that traffic on North 6th
Street is an issue for Purina which feels that reduced traffic will alleviate some of its internal traffic
concerns. Also, he said, Richmond Baking Co. is currently considering the expansion at the present
location, closing the North 6th Street crossing would serve as the first step as that company develops its
expansion plan.
In addition to that, Sprouse said, the City of Richmond has received some assurances from the Norfolk&
Southern and the Indiana Department of Transportation that they would drop their opposition to the new
crossing in the Industrial Park if the City closes the North 6th Street crossing. He said the EDC of Wayne
County is in favor of closing the North 6th Street railroad.
Jim Quigg,president of Richmond Baking Co.,said the only way his company can expand in that area is by
closure of North 6`s. Street and moving across. He added that through discussions with the Mayor and
others, he has revealed that the company is not in a position right now to make any specific commitments
on those expansion plans. He stated that aside from the wish to expand, just for general economic
development for the City, he would be in favor of the closure. He invited questions from Councilmembers
but there were none.
There being no further comments in favor and none against, Councilmember Elstro moved for
engrossment,second by Councilmember Dickman and the motion was carried on a unanimous voice vote.
Councilmember Rice moved to suspend the rules and advance amended Ordinance No. 101 — 1999 to third
and final reading and read by title only,second by Councilmember Dickman and the motion was carried on
a unanimous voice vote.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 101—1999 on third reading.
Ordinance No. 101 —1999 was adopted on the following call of the roll:
Ayes:Elstro,Lundy,Dickman,Hutton,Allen,Rice,Wissel,Parker and Welch(9)
Nays:None.
ORDINANCES ON THIRD READING
There were none.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
President Welch announced that in looking over the Holiday Schedule for City employees in 2000, he
noticed that the regular meetings of Council on Monday,January 3, and Monday,January 17, will occur on
scheduled holidays. Therefore, as is the custom in the past and will be in the future when this occurs,both
meetings will be held on Tuesday instead of Monday.
Councilmember Rice commented that since tomorrow, December 7, is the anniversary of the entry of the
United States in World War II, he felt it necessary to remind all citizens to recognize the sacrifices of the
veterans of that war and thank them for their dedication to the United States.
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CALL FOR ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business,on a motion duly made,seconded and passed,the meeting was adjourned.
Bing Welch,President
ATTEST:
Norma Schroeder,Clerk