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THE CITY OF RICHMOND,INDIANA,MONDAY,MARCH 15,1999
The Common Council of the City of Richmond,Indiana met in regular session at 7:30 p.m.Monday,March
15, 1999, in the Council Chambers in said City. President Bing Welch presided with the following
Councilmembers present: Howard "Jack" Elstro, Etta Lundy, Robert 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 PARKER
ROLL CALL
Nine present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilmember Hutton approved the minutes of the March 1, 1999 meeting on a motion, second by
Councilmember Rice and the motion was carried on a unanimous voice vote.
PRESENTATION OF REMONSTRANCES, PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, INTRODUCTIONS,
MOTIONS AND PUBLIC COMMENTS
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR
Mayor Dennis Andrews stated that he had distributed copies of a page from the Indiana Association of
Cities and Towns newsletter about the upcoming Mayors Conference to be held in the City June 3 and 4,
1999.He added that this will present the opportunity to showcase some of the things that have been done in
the uptown area as well as the Sanitary District.
He noted that each of the Councilmembers had been given an itemized list of some of the goals of the
various departments within the City and also a list of requests for the street tree removals compiled by
Leslie Ducey of the Street Tree Commission.He said the City is moving forward on that issue, adding that
Street Division Manager Bill Smith would be meeting with representatives of the neighborhood
associations to review the list.
Mayor Andrews also commented on correspondence, which was mailed to Councilmembers last week
concerning improvements being considered for the Richmond parks, playground and public restrooms at
Glen Miller. He also noted that these include recommendations by the Parks Review Board made last year.
He said all this means that the City will be looking at identifying what needs to be done and have a public
session on that, adding that it is important and significant not just for Council but to the general public to
deal with the issues openly and publicly.
REPORTS FROM CITY DEPARTMENTS
Stanton Lambert,Superintendent of Parks&Recreation,spoke to Councilmembers about the proposal for a
Park Capital Improvements Work Plan based on the recommendations from the Citizens' Community
Review Process which the Mayor alluded to earlier.
In giving a brief review of those projects identified,Lambert stated that the playground at Glen Miller Park
is the most deficient in the park system and its replacement is included in the plan. Others on the list are the
renovation of the existing outdoor aquatic center in Clear Creek Park,the replacement of the existing tennis
courts in Glen Miller Park, the replacement of the existing restroom/concession building in Glen Miller
Park, and adding on office space in the existing administration building in Glen Miller Park. In conclusion,
Lambert invited comments and views. (This report in its entirety is on file in the Clerk's office).
City Controller Shelley Miller explained the financial side of the plan,commenting that some of the rough
costs had been identified. She reported that the playground improvements will cost an estimated$275,000;
the restrooms will be around $220,000; renovations for the Cordell Pool will be an estimated $800,000;
replacement of the tennis courts will be around $200,000; and the addition to the office would be
approximately $390,000, resulting in a total of $1,885,000. She said the City's approach would be to
provide sufficient capital money during the annual budget process to ensure facilities and equipment are
property maintained and repaired which would extend the useful life of the City's assets, as well as
establishing a non-reverting fund to alleviate the need to issue bonds for routine renovations.
She also stated that over the next several months the administration will determine the amount of annual
contribution needed to support the fund,identify revenue sources, determine appropriate usage of the fund,
and closely review the best way to implement this strategy. She added that the finalized strategy and any
related ordinances would be introduced to Council and the Park Board during the annual budget process for
the year 2000.
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President Welch commented that he was encouraged about the possible pro-active approach of establishing
non-reverting funds, adding that the Parks Department has done this with the golf courses and Middlefork
Reservoir and it is working out well. Miller said the Capital Improvement Fund established for the
Enterprise Program and for the Parks Department are very similar to this plan which would allow that
money to grow and accumulate interest. (This report in its entirety is on file in the Clerk's office).
REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
Minutes of the meetings of February 18 and 25, 1999,were in the Council packets.
REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES
There were none.
REPORTS FROM SPECIAL COMMITTEES
REPORTS FROM ORGANIZATIONS
There were none.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
President Welch recognized Cory McNew in the audience and asked him to come forward to speak.
McNew explained that he is a Boy Scout and is working on a Merit Badge in Communications.
President Welch also asked his fellow Councilmembers to mark their calendars for Saturday, April 24 that
has been designated as "Operation Clean Sweep" day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. He asked them to mark the
date on their calendars and reminded them that Council's designated area to clean is North West 5th Street.
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
Councilmember Elstro moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinances No. 25,26,27,28,29,30,31,32 and
33— 1999 on first reading by title only,second by Councilmember Hutton and the motion was carried on a
unanimous voice vote.
ORDINANCE NO.25—1999
The Deputy Clerk read Ordinance No. 25 — 1999 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL, ACCEPTANCE, AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM
THE INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
City Engineer Bob Wiwi explained this is a request to authorize a transportation enhancement grant
requesting to install appropriate signage for visitors going into the gorge and to improve the direct access
out of the gorge onto South First Street and Main Street as well as landscaping the area with trees. He said
the grant is for$176,000.
Councilmember Dickman moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 25 — 1999 to second
reading and read by title only, second by Councilmember Wissel and the motion was carried on a
unanimous voice vote.
The Deputy Clerk read Ordinance No.25—1999 on second reading.
President Welch declared Ordinance No.25— 1999 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 Dickman moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 25 — 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 Deputy Clerk read Ordinance No.25— 1999 on third reading.
Ordinance No.25—1999 was adopted on the following call of the roll:
Ayes:Elstro,Lundy,Dickman,Hutton,Allen,Rice,Wissel,Parker and Welch(9)
Nays:None
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ORDINANCE NO.26-1999
The Deputy Clerk read Ordinance No. 26 — 1999 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM THE STATE OF
INDIANA
Stanton Lambert explained that this ordinance deals with a housekeeping matter in regard to the $1.5
million of Build Indiana Money awarded to the City for the Whitewater River Gorge Development project
back in 1991.He said the funding from that award was not actually allocated to the City until late 1994 and
during that time an appropriation authorization ordinance was done for that grant, however, the specific
amount was not included in that ordinance.Therefore,he said,at this time this ordinance specifies that$1.5
million funding. In answer to a question by President Welch,Lambert said this funding is intended to start
the Gorge trail from Test Road and go through to Industries Road.
Councilmember Wissel moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 26 — 1999 to second
reading and read by title only, second by Councilmember Rice and the motion was carried on a unanimous
voice vote.
The Deputy Clerk read Ordinance No.26— 1999 on second reading.
President Welch declared Ordinance No. 26— 1999 on public hearing. There being no comments either for
or against the ordinance, Councilmember Lundy moved for engrossment, second by Councilmember
Dickman and the motion was carried on a unanimous voice vote.
Councilmember Dickman moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 26 — 1999 to third and
final reading and read by title only, second by Councilmember Parker and the motion was carried on a
unanimous voice vote.
The Deputy Clerk read Ordinance No.26— 1999 on third reading.
Ordinance No.26—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.27—1999
The Deputy Clerk read Ordinance No. 27 — 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
Councilmember Allen said Color Box Inc. makes this request for a 10-year tax abatement on
manufacturing equipment for$865,000. She said it would be reviewed by the Tax Abatement Committee
and would come back on second reading at Council's April 5 meeting.
ORDINANCE NO.28—1999
The Deputy Clerk read Ordinance No. 28 — 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
Councilmember Allen said Color Box Inc. also makes this request for a 10-year tax abatement on a new
building with an estimated value of$3,845,000. She also commented that she had received a letter from the
Indiana Department of Environmental Management, which said a copy of this could be found at Morrison-
Reeves Library. She said this will also come back on second reading April 5.
ORDINANCE NO.29—1999
The Deputy Clerk read Ordinance No. 29 — 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
Councilmember Allen explained that Milso Industries LLC makes this request for a 10-year tax abatement
for new manufacturing equipment for $348,930. She said this request will also come back on second
reading April 5.
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March 15, 1999
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ORDINANCE NO.30—1999
The Deputy Clerk read Ordinance No. 30 — 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
Councilmember Allen explained that this 10-year tax abatement request is made by Milso Corporation LLC
for a building which would give the company 45,000 feet of manufacturing space with a net estimated
value upon completion of$1,811,823.She said this request will also come back on second reading April 5.
ORDINANCE NO.31-1999
The Deputy Clerk read Ordinance No. 31 — 1999 —AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING
THE 1998 BUDGET
City Engineer Bob explained that this ordinance deals with a transfer of funds from one account to another
in the amount of$7,100,which will be used to purchase a new plotter for the Engineering Department. He
said the old one is six years old and does not currently meet the needs.He explained the plotter is used on a
daily basis in preparing City maps either for the administration's use or for the public.
Councilmember Dickman moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 31 — 1999 to second
reading and read by title only, second by Councilmember Hutton and the motion was carried on a
unanimous voice vote.
The Deputy Clerk read Ordinance No. 31—1999 on second reading.
President Welch declared Ordinance No. 31 — 1999 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 suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 31— 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.
The Deputy Clerk read Ordinance No. 31 — 1999 on third reading.
Ordinance No.31— 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.32—1999
The Deputy Clerk read Ordinance No. 32 — 1999 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL, ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM
THE INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Craig Cordi, director of the Sanitary District, said this ordinance deals with an I.D.E.M. grant, which is in
conjunction with the solid waste funds that they let out every year in grants,and is also in conjunction with
the recycling program. He said he attended the Indiana Association of Cities and Towns conference where
he went through a solid waste management course and was encouraged to ask for grant money, adding that
the funds will be used to buy a grinder, which will help, in the recycling program. He added that most
grinders cost between$150,000 to $250,000, stating the Sanitary District will be matching these funds to
make up the difference. He also stated that the material which will be ground will also be used as
alternative daily cover for the landfill which would mean they would not have to use a costly soil in the
future. Cordi said this is one of the alternatives sanctioned by the Stage. In answer to a question by
Councilmember Elstro,Cordi said skids and tree limbs would be the only things going through the grinder.
Councilmember Lundy moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 32 — 1999 to second
reading and read by title only, second by Councilmember Elstro and the motion was carried on a
unanimous voice vote.
The Deputy Clerk read Ordinance No. 32—1999 on second reading.
President Welch declared Ordinance No. 32— 1999 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 unanimous voice vote.
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March 15, 1999
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Councilmember Dickman moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 32— 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 Deputy Clerk read Ordinance No. 32—1999 on third reading.
Ordinance No. 32— 1999 was adopted on the following call of the roll:
Ayes:Elstro,Lundy,Dickman,Hutton,Allen,Rice,Wissel,Parker and Welch(8)
Nays:None
ORDINANCE NO.33—1999
The Deputy Clerk read Ordinance No. 33— 1999—A GENERAL ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER
154 OF THE CITY CODE REGARDING WELLHEAD/AQUIFER PROTECTION DISTRICT
In explaining this ordinance,City Attorney Bob Bever reminded Councilmembers that in 1994 this Council
created a sub-zoning category or district known as the Wellhead District in attempting to implement that
ordinance.He said in the years since, it has become evident that some changes were going to be necessary.
With that in mind, he said, Mayor Andrews this past year convened a number of interested and affected
groups similar to what was originally put together, plus the existing aquifer committee, to come up with
jointly recommended changes to Chapter 154 of the City code.
He commented that although a public hearing is not anticipated, there are some technical changes in this
that he wanted council to be thoroughly aware of and review, adding that he had sent to them marked up
copies so they can see where the changes are.
Pointing out the major changes, Bever said the title of 154 has been changed to "Aquifer Protection
District." He said they have tried to make the overall section read more consistent with other zoning
districts in the City Code as they are described in the code. In conjunction with that, he said, they have
added language that clarifies the terms that apply to all property owners, not just industry. He said this
clarifies those terms that would apply to new or altered structures rather than attempt to retroactively which
could have been challenged.
Bever said it also adds conditions and states the terms for the members themselves and clarifies the
responsibilities for applicable departments of the City including who does what. Also when inspections are
made and what circumstances and the information segments that were addressed in both the ordinances.He
said they also tried to clarify the relationship between the committee and Council with deletions to
unnecessary references to the Plan Commission. He said they tried to clarify even the exact location of the
aquifer district itself. He also pointed out that there is a study that has been funded that is hoped to clarify
even further the boundaries of the district which could, in the future, change the map that is attached to the
district now.
President Welch asked Lee Ann Hahn, a member of the committee that helped put this together, to step
forward. She commented that she appreciated the working relationship with the administration, adding that
she feels the committee has been able to make a positive impact on the ordinance developed in 1994 and to
bring it to current conditions. President Welch said he is encouraged to read in this ordinance that roles
have been defined and Council will have to give an annual report clarifying what is being done and how it
is being done.
Councilmember Wissel questioned the mayoral appointment in the section where it speaks of the makeup
of the committee in which it states it would be "a geology professional from the City." He asked if that
meant it would be a City employee. Bever answered that it does not mean that, adding that possibly that
needs to be clarified even further. Councilmember Wissel also had some questions about the map which
Bever admitted could probably be better.
Councilmember Parker asked if the terms of the members meant that they could hold consecutive four-year
terms.Bever said it does,and there are no limitations.
President Welch announced that Ordinance No. 33 — 1999 would come back on second reading at
Council's next meeting on April 5, 1999,at which time a public hearing would be conducted.
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND ENGROSSMENT
ORDINANCE NO.5-1999
The Deputy Clerk read Ordinance No. 5 — 1999 — A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
ZONING MAP FORT HE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST AND SOUTHWEST
CORNERS OF INTERSTATE 70 AND STATE ROAD 121, WAYNE TOWNSHIP, RICHMOND,
INDIANA
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Councilmember Wissel reported on the Richmond Advisory Planning Commission's public hearing
February 25 on the petition of Doherty Inc. requesting a rezoning from A-1 Agriculture District to C-2
Commercial District for the property located at the southeast corner of Interstate 70 and State Road 121 and
a rezoning from R-2 One Family Residence District to C-2 Commercial District for the property located at
the southwest corner of Gravel Pit Road and State Road 121.
He said Attorney James Puckett, representing Doherty Inc., explained how the current development is
undeveloped,noting that a lot of the reason for this is with the I-70 overhead it has created awkward sized
lots. He also said it is unlikely that there would be much residential development in that area, noting that
this would allow the owner to maximize any use of the property that is available.
Councilmember Wissel said notices were delivered to 25 surrounding property owners,with two comments
returned to the office. He added that one was in favor and the other was without an opinion. He said the
Planning staff recommended approval and Plan Commission voted 9 in favor with none opposed and two
absent to recommend approval.
President Welch declared Ordinance No.5—1999 on public hearing.
Puckett explained that this property is in the southwest corner area of 9.55 acres zoned R-2 and also the
.908 acres in the southeast corner of this intersection of New Paris Pike and Gravel Pit Road are totally
unusable for the present zoning. He added that this area has also developed commercially with C-4 and C-
2 zoning approved within the past two years and this is an effort to try to get this property so it could be
used commercially.
There being no further 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. 5 — 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 Deputy Clerk read Ordinance No.5—1999 on third reading.
Ordinance No.5—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.6—1999
The Deputy Clerk read Ordinance No. 6 — 1999 — A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
ZONING MAP FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 222 SOUTHWEST 18TH STREET,RICHMOND,
INDIANA
City Attorney Bever said Councilmembers had in their packets which were delivered an original revised
ordinance and then he included a supplemental revised one tonight with further tweaking. He said it
combines the efforts of the Planning and Law Departments to incorporate some of the things that came up
in the Planning Commission meeting. Complying with a request by President Welch to highlight some of
the points, which were changed from the packet material,Bever said this included a new Section 1. In the
allowance of special use, he said, they wanted to clarify the reason that this special use in residential
neighborhoods adjoining property is allowed is because there is a special Richmond Code section that does
allow this but also has terms and conditions that any such special use must continue to abide by.
Secondly,Bever said,what is now Section 2—the use and improvement of real estate—previously just had
TKC Properties and how they must comply with various aspects of the condition being put on this property
because this will continue to run with the land. He said they thought it best to made the reference to "TKC
Properties or any subsequent owner."Bever said they also clarified throughout,to be consistent,to refer to
this as"the parking parcel," and the adjoining property is referred to as"the adjoining real estate."He said
those are the primary changes made in this draft tonight.
In his report of the Plan Commission's public hearing held on February 25, Councilmember Wissel stated
that this is a petition by TKC Properties LLC requesting a special use in an R-2 District for a parking lot as
permitted by City code. He said Peter Cleveland, agent for TKC, voluntarily offered to make many of the
conditions being set forth as part of this ordinance.He said two residents and Councilmember Parker spoke
during the opposition part of the public hearing and contributed other requirements that were added to the
amended Ordinance No. 6—1999,adding that Cleveland agreed to the amended endorsements.
He said the Plan Commission recommended as a condition of approval that the conditions proposed as part
of the amended ordinance as worked out at the hearing between the developer,citizens of the neighborhood
and members of Council be made part of the ordinance.
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Also that these be with the site plan Exhibit A. He said this was referred to earlier by Bever and these
conditions included(a)that the property for the real estate be used only for a parking lot;(b)that TKC shall
complete the improvements including the asphalt paving of the lot prior to the regular use of the property
except for a reasonable time for compaction; (c) shadow box fence screening 6 foot high should be
constructed along the north line of the real estate from South West 19th to South West 18h with the break
for the public alley extending to the north; (d) a lighting plan be developed by an engineer, designer or
lighting contractor for the parking lot parcel in the north parking lot of CVS Pharmacy parcel and the
Burger King parcel; (e) that landscaping shall be installed along the frontage of the real estate substantially
as depicted on the site and construction plan; (f) and that the director shall refer questions and complaints
regarding location, capacity and use of dumpsters for solid waste disposal serving the real estate to the
sanitation department of the city of Richmond and solicit a recommendation from the Department of
Sanitation concerning the size and location of dumpsters on the real estate. He also stated that TKC
Properties and Pharmacy should adopt and implement the plan recommended by the Department of
Sanitation.He said the Plan Commission voted 9 in favor and none opposed to recommend approval of the
ordinance.
Councilmember Hutton moved to amend Ordinance No. 6— 1999, which included the revisions received by
City Attorney Bever tonight, second by Councilmember Parker and the motion was carried on a unanimous
voice vote.
President Welch declared amended Ordinance No. 6— 1999 on public hearing.
Speaking in favor of the ordinance was Peter Cleveland,agent for TKC Developers, who said these specific
standards were developed in working with the neighbors and Councilmember Parker and TKS agrees to
them and asked that they be incorporated into the ordinance.He said it is hoped that these will alleviate any
of the concerns in the neighborhood and also take care of the additional parking,which is needed.
Councilmember Hutton thanked Cleveland and TKC for its cooperation.
There being no further comments either for or against the ordinance, Councilmember Elstro moved for
engrossment,second by Councilmember Parker and the motion was carried on a unanimous voice vote.
Councilmember Dickman moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 6 — 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.
The Deputy Clerk read Ordinance No. 6—1999 on third reading.
Ordinance No. 6—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. 14—1999
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 14— 1999—A SPECIAL ODINANCE AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL
OF A STATEMENT OF BENEFITS FOR A PROPERTY OWNER APPLYING FOR DEDUCTIONS
UNDER I.C. 6-1.1-12.1
Councilmember Hutton explained this ordinance deals with a tax abatement request by Nixon Tool
Company Inc.She said Councilmembers had received a revised copy of this ordinance and moved that it be
amended with the revisions, second by Councilmember Parker and the motion was carried on a unanimous
voice vote. She explained that the original copy had no numbers on the front page and there was some
confusion on the list of equipment.She said the correct total is$345,500.
Councilmember Hutton said she had met with Dave and Scott Nixon and toured the plant. She said they are
purchasing new equipment to create two new jobs to expand their business in which they deal with
companies throughout the United States and Europe. She said they are what she calls "good will
ambassadors,"adding that the committee recommended approval.
President Welch declared Ordinance No. 14— 1999 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. 14— 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 Deputy Clerk read Ordinance No. 14—1999 on third reading.
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Ordinance No. 14—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.15—1999
The Deputy Clerk read Ordinance No. 15 — 1999 — A SPECIAL ODINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
APPROVAL OF A STATEMENT OF BENEFITS FOR A PROPERTY OWNER APPLYING FOR
DEDUCTIONS UNDER I.C.6-1.1-12.1
Councilmember Hutton explained that she had spoken with Mark Gardner of Silgan,which, she said is still
referred to by old Richmondites as Alcoa. She said the ordinance deals with a tax abatement request by
Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation, stating that the majority of this equipment purchased would
be for quality control. She said this will enhance their inspections and upgrade the rest of the items
resulting in better quality products.
President Welch declared Ordinance No. 15—1999 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. 15 — 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 Deputy Clerk read Ordinance No. 15— 1999 on third reading.
Ordinance No. 15—1999 was adopted on the following call of the roll:
Ayes:Elstro,Lundy,Dickman,Hutton,Allen,Wissel,Parker and Welch(9)
Nays:None
ORDINANCE NO.16—1999
• The Clerk read Ordinance No. 16— 1999—A SPECIAL ODINANCE AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL
OF A STATEMENT OF BENEFITS FOR A PROPERTY OWNER APPLYING FOR DEDUCTIONS
UNDER I.C. 6-1.1-12.1
Councilmember Allen explained this ordinance deals with a tax abatement request by Asahi Tec America
Corp. for a 10-year abatement for the purchase of manufacturing equipment that would allow them to do
larger auto glass and also airplane windshields as well as the CD labels. She added that this is a$240,000
investment and would require 5 new employees.
President Welch declared Ordinance No. 16— 1999 on public hearing. There being no comments either for
or against the ordinance, Councilmember Rice moved for engrossment, second by Councilmember Wissel
and the motion was carried on a unanimous voice vote.
Councilmember Hutton moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 16— 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 Deputy Clerk read Ordinance No. 16—1999 on third reading.
Ordinance No. 16—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. 17—1999
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 17— 1999—A SPECIAL ODINANCE AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL
OF A STATEMENT OF BENEFITS FOR A PROPERTY OWNER APPLYING FOR DEDUCTIONS
UNDER I.C. 6-1.1-12.1
Councilmember Elstro explained this ordinance deals with a tax abatement request by The York Group
d/b/a Elder Davis Inc. for $141,000 and would add 11 new employees with total salaries amounting to
$236,400,making the total salaries for the year$2,173,900.
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March 15, 1999
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President Welch declared Ordinance No. 17— 1999 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. 17— 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 Deputy Clerk read Ordinance No. 17— 1999 on third reading.
Ordinance No. 17—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.18—1999
The Deputy Clerk read Ordinance No. 18 — 1999 — A SPECIAL ODINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
APPROVAL OF A STATEMENT OF BENEFITS FOR A PROPERTY OWNER APPLYING FOR
DEDUCTIONS UNDER I.C. 6-1.1-12.1
Councilmember Elstro explained this ordinance deals with a tax abatement request by The York Group
d/b/a Kenco Manufacturing for a new $55,600 forklift and new ceiling system. He said it means no new
employees now but possibly in the future. He said they now have 35 employees with salaries per year of
$1.1 million.
President Welch declared Ordinance No. 18—1999 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 Allen moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 18— 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 Deputy Clerk read Ordinance No. 18—1999 on third reading.
Ordinance No. 18—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.21-1999
The Deputy Clerk read Ordinance No. 21 — 1999 — A SPECIAL ODINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
APPROVAL OF A STATEMENT OF BENEFITS FOR A PROPERTY OWNER APPLYING FOR
DEDUCTIONS UNDER I.C. 6-1.1-12.1
Councilmember Parker explained that this ordinance deals with a tax abatement request by York Metal
Stamping Company with 66 employees with a payroll of $2.5 million. He said this manufacturing
equipment they plan on installing will help with efficiency in the stamping of casket shells and getting
some additional dies for a forklift truck. He said bringing a 250-ton press into the area would possibly
create more jobs in the future,adding that the committee recommended approval.
President Welch declared Ordinance No.21 — 1999 on public hearing. There being no comments either for
or against the ordinance, Councilmember Hutton moved for engrossment, second by Councilmember
Wissel and the motion was carried on a unanimous voice vote.
Councilmember Lundy moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No.21 — 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.
The Deputy Clerk read Ordinance No.21 — 1999 on third reading.
Ordinance No.21— 1999 was adopted on the following call of the roll:
. Ayes:Elstro,Lundy,Dickman,Hutton,Allen,Rice,Wissel,Parker and Welch(9)
Nays:None
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ORDINANCE NO.22 —1999
The Deputy Clerk read Ordinance No. 22 — 1999 — A SPECIAL ODINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
APPROVAL OF A STATEMENT OF BENEFITS FOR A PROPERTY OWNER APPLYING FOR
DEDUCTIONS UNDER I.C.6-1.1-12.1
Councilmember Allen explained that this ordinance deals with a tax abatement request by Spartech Plastics
and this is their capital expenditure plan for 1999. She said the real estate, which was listed for $66,300,
should be crossed off this ordinance because they are asking for the abatement only on the $268,700
manufacturing equipment. She moved that the ordinance be amended, second by Councilmember Parker
and the motion was carried on a unanimous voice vote. She said the company is making plastic sheets and
roll stock and this would enhance the current equipment and help with the retention of their 128 employees
as well as giving them a competitive edge in the marketplace.
President Welch declared Ordinance No.22—1999 on public hearing. There being no comments either for
or against the ordinance, Councilmember Rice moved for engrossment, second by Councilmember Allen
and the motion was carried on a unanimous voice vote.
Councilmember Lundy moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 22— 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.
The Deputy Clerk read Ordinance No.22—1999 on third reading.
Ordinance No.22— 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
CALL FOR ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business,on a motion duly made,seconded and passed,the meeting was adjourned.-
Bing Welch,President
ATTEST:
Myra Miller,Deputy Clerk