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1 The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session at 7:30 p.m. Monday, July 21,
2 1997, in the Council Chambers in said City. President Bob Dickman presided with the following
3 Councilmembers present: Howard "Jack" Elstro, Bruce Wissel, Sarah "Sally" Hutton, Geneva "Gene"Allen,
4 Alan Stamper, Bing Welch and Larry Parker. Etta Lundy was absent. The following business was had to-wit:
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6 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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8 PRAYER BY COUNCILMEMBER WISSEL
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10 ROLL CALL
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12 Eight present.
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4 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JULY 7,1997
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6 The minutes of the July 7, 1997 meeting were approved on a motion by Councilmember Parker, second by
7 Councilmember Allen and was carried on a unanimous voice vote.
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9 PRESENTATIONS OF REMONSTRANCES, PETITIONS, MEMORIALS OR PUBLIC COMMENTS
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'1 COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
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.3 City Controller Shelley Miller distributed copies of Ordinance No. 87- 1977, explaining they had not been in
4 Councilmembers' packets because the figures they needed could not be obtained in time. She also noted
5 that she had distributed copies of the administration's budget mission for 1998 which included a commitment
6 to the City employees looking at a cost of living increase, some long term capital purchasing plans and
7 maintenance of the services and supplies. She said it also includes a comment sheet which she encouraged
.8 Councilmembers to respond to the administration's proposed budget priorities.
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0 REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
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2 Included in the Council packets were the minutes of the meetings held June 26 and July 3, 1997 in the
,3 council packets.
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5 REPORTS FROM CITY DEPARTMENTS
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7 REPORTS FROM SPECIAL COMMITTEES
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9 REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES
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1 REPORTS FROM ORGANIZATIONS
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•3 MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
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5 ORDINANCES
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7 ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
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9 Councilmember Elstro moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinances No. 64, 71, 72, 73, 83, 84, 85, 86,
`0 and 87 - 1997 on first reading by title only, and Ordinance No. 82 - 1997 in its entirety, second by
•1 Councilmember Hutton and the motion was carried on a unanimous voice vote.
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3 ORDINANCE NO. 64-1997
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'5 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 64 - 1997 - A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A GRANT
6 APPLICATION TO THE INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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'8 Lori Casserton, grants administrator for the City, explained that she had planned on submitting this proposal
'9 to the U.S. Department of Transportation to aid Roseview Transit with its operating and capital expenses.
:0 She said she is requesting $313,000 to cover operating expenses and $89,000 to cover capital expenses.
:1 She noted that so far this year there have been 157,000 passenger boardings, adding that there are a great
:2 many of the citizens in this community who benefit from this service.
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:4 In answer to a question by Councilmember Welch, Casserton said included in the operating expenses are
:5 the salaries of the drivers, their fringe benefits and tires for the buses. She said the $89,000 for the capital
expenses is for a new van which they plan on purchasing in 1998.
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Common Council Minutes Cont'd
July 21, 1997
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1 Councilmember Elstro moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 64- 1997 to second read ng
2 and read by title only, second by Councilmember Wissel and the motion was carried on a unanimous vo ce
3 vote.
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5 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 64 - 1997 on second reading.
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7 President Dickman declared Ordinance No. 64 - 1997 on public hearing. There being no comments either
8 for or against the ordinance, Councilmember Wissel moved for engrossment, second by Councilmem er
9 Allen and the motion was carried on a unanimous voice vote.
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11 Councilmember Allen moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 64 - 1997 to third and fi al
12 reading and read by title only, second by Councilmember Parker and the motion was carried o a
13 unanimous voice vote.
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15 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 64- 1997 on third reading.
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17 Ordinance No. 64- 1997 was adopted on the following call of the roll:
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19 Ayes: Elstro, Wissel, Hutton, Allen, Stamper, Welch, Parker and Dickman (8)
20 Nays:None
21 Absent: Lundy
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23 ORDINANCE NO. 71 - 1997
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25 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 71 - 1997 - A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ,T
26 1318 SOUTH 23RD STREET, LOTS 7,8,9, 42 AND 43 IN RICHARD'S ADDITION
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28 Councilmember Wissel explained that this ordinance is to amend the zoning at 1318 South 23rd Street from
29 an R-2, one family,to an R-4 multi-family.
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31 President Dickman announced that Ordinance No. 71 - 1997 will go to the Plan Commission and be
32 discussed at its July 24 meeting.
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34 ORDINANCE NO.72-1997
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36 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 72 - 1997 - A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SPECIAL UE
37 DISTRICT FOR RUMPKE OF INDIANA, LLC, AT 275 FORT WAYNE AVENUE
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39 Councilmember Wissel explained that this ordinance deals with an expansion of an existing cardbo-rd
40 recycling facility.
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42 President Dickman said this ordinance will also go to the Plan Commission to be heard on July 24.
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44 ORDINANCE NO.73-1997
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46 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 73 - 1997 - A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP FOR
47 FIVE PARCELS OF REAL ESTATE LOCATED ALONG STATE ROAD 121 EAST OF INTERSTATE 1-70
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49 In answer to a question by Councilmember Hutton, Bob Goodwin, director of planning, explained that most
50 of this area is on the north side of 121 and is owned primarily by New Creations and Tim Cumminos.
51 Councilmember Wissel said the ordinance deals with a request for a change in zoning from A-1, agricultu al,
52 to a C-4,general business distict. He said there are five separate lots located east of Interstate -70.
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54 President Dickman said this ordinance will also go to the Plan Commission to be heard on July 24.
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56 ORDINANCE NO.82-1997
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58 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 82- 1997 - AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CI Y
59 OF RICHMOND TO RECEIVE A DONATION
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61 "WHEREAS, the City of Richmond, Indiana, has the option of accepting or rejecting donations for a spec fic
62 purpose;and
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64 "WHEREAS, the acceptance of a donation for a specific purpose constitutes the appropriation of s ch
65 property for the intended purpose.
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Common Council Minutes Cont'd
July 21, 1997
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1 "NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana, that the
2 following donations made during 1997 to the Pump Simulator Fund are hereby accepted and gratefully
3 acknowledged by the citizens of Richmond:
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5 "West End Savings Bank, Richmond Independent Insurance, Purina Mills, Inc., Mosey Manufacturing,
6 Cummins Electric, Inc., ManPower of Richmond, Meyers Mechanical, Indiana-American Water Co., Paul
7 Ingle, McDonalds/D.C.W. Enterprise, Wellings Toyota, Economic Growth Group, J.M. Hutton & Company,
8 Landis Plastics, Perfect Circle Plan VI, Perfect Circle Sleeve Plant, Primex Plastics, Stevens Wire Products,
9 Allied Telecom, Hill's Pet Nutrition, Palladium-Item, Schuller Intermatonal, Inc. and Richmond Casting."
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11 Fire Chief Mike Allen explained that the Pump Simulator will reduce maintenance costs and improve the
12 effectiveness of the work force in the Richmond Fire Department. He stated that it will also be an invaluable
13 asset to the department's training division not only today, but well into the future. He said it will enable them
14 to train all year round without worrying about weather conditions and and also to train future pump operators
15 as well as have an ongoing in-depth program. He said the total of the contributions received is $13,650 and
16 they have completed all their efforts to fund the project. He asked Council's approval to accept these
17 contributions for the purchase of this training device.
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19 Chief Allen commented that the goal was achieved due to "a wonderful, caring community with great civic
20 and industrial leaders." He thanked Orville Allen, manager of the Indiana-American Water Co. for his
21 assistance as well as all the contributors.
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23 Councilmember Allen moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 82 - 1997 to second reading
24 and read by title only, second by Councilmember Welch and the motion was carried on a unanimous voice
25 vote.
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27 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 82- 1997 on second reading.
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29 President Dickman declared Ordinance No. 82 - 1997 on public hearing. There being no further comments
30 for the ordinance and none against, Councilmember Elstro moved for engrossment, second by
31 Councilmember Hutton and the motion was carried on a unanimous voice vote.
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33 Councilmember Welch moved to suspend the rules and advance amended Ordinance No. 81 - 1997 to third
34 and final reading and read by title only, second by Councilmember Allen and the motion was carried on a
35 unanimous voice vote.
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37 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 82- 1997 on third reading.
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39 Ordinance No. 82-1997 was adopted on the following call of the roll:
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41 Ayes: Elstro,Wissel, Hutton, Allen, Stamper,Welch, Parker and Dickman (8)
42 Nays: None
43 Absent: Lundy
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45 ORDINANCE NO.83-1997
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47 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 83 - 1997-A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF A
48 STATEMENT OF BENEFITS FOR A PROPERTY OWNER APPLYING FOR DEDUCTIONS UNDER I.C.
49 6-1.1-12.1 AND WAIVING NONCOMPLIANCE WITH THE TIME OF FILING
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51 Councilmember Stamper explained that this ordinance deals with a tax abatement for Barco Engineering at
52 531 North 6th Street which will mean five new jobs at an estimated new value of$333,000.
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54 President Dickman said this will come back on second reading.
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56 ORDINANCE NO.84-1997
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58 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 84- 1997-A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF A
59 STATEMENT OF BENEFITS FOR A PROPERTY OWNER APPLYING FOR DEDUCTIONS UNDER I.C.
60 6-1.1-12.1 AND WAIVING NONCOMPLIANCE WITH THE TIME OF FILING
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62 Councilmember Stamper said this ordinance is for a tax abatement for Innovative Tool and Design Inc. also
63 at 531 North 6th Street. He said they will be adding four new jobs and $55,000 in new manufacturing
64 equipment.
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President Dickman said this ordinance will come back on second.
Common Council Minutes Cont'd
July 21, 1997
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1 ORDINANCE NO.85-1997
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3 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 85 - 1997-A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL 0=A
4 STATEMENT OF BENEFITS FOR A PROPERTY OWNER APPLYING FOR DEDUCTIONS UNDER .C.
5 6-1.1-12.1
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7 Councilmember Stamper said this ordinance deals with a tax abatement for FRR Development Corp. which
8 intends to add 27 new jobs and retain 132, making an investment into the community of $900,000 in rew
9 real estate. He stated that this is an office building and he feels Council needs to decide if it qualifies or not,
10 adding that the same thing is true of Ordinance No. 86 - 1997 which is for a motel. He said this is a sub.ect
11 that Council has had questions about in the past and he feels that before this group goes forward it sh9uld
12 decide how it is going to handle these. City Attorney Bob Bever said he thinks it was decided last year hat
13 Council will take these on a case-by-case basis. However, he said, by the time the next meeting takes place
14 he will explain the letter of the law to Council again and Councilmembers can determine their action. He
15 added that he would send all Councilmembers a memo before the next meeting to let them know where he
16 issue stands as far as past action.
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18 President Dickman said this ordinance will come back on second.
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20 ORDINANCE NO.86-1997
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22 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 86 - 1997-A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL 0 A
23 STATEMENT OF BENEFITS FOR A PROPERTY OWNER APPLYING FOR DEDUCTIONS UNDER .C.
24 6-1.1-12.1
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26 Councilmember Stamper said this tax abatement is a request made by Soma Loding at 533 West E.'on
27 Plke, noting it hopes to add 20 new jobs and an estimated new value of $1.6 million in real estate to 'he
28 community in the form of a 62-room Hampton Inn facility.
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30 President Dickman said this ordinance will come back on second.
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32 ORDINANCE NO.87-1997
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34 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 87 - 1997 - AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZI G
35 ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS TO CERTAIN FUNDS
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37 City Controller Shelley Miller explained that this ordinance deals with the 20th Century Bridge project, staling
38 that there were some change orders that occurred in the final stages of that project. She said this is he
39 portion of that local match to that state project and these funds are to be paid from County funds, .ut
40 because the City received them into its local road and state fund, she has to ask the State Board of ax
41 Commissioners for additional appropriations, then turn around and reimburse the vendors for that. Miller -.-id
42 this is the beginning of that process, adding there will be an advertisement and a public hearing to follow.
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44 Councilmember Welch asked if Council could pass this ordinance before the public hearing is held and M ler
45 answered that that was her understanding. Miller said these funds are receipted in from the County -nd
46 because they are going into a fund that receives tax money, the City has to legally appropriate those fu ds
47 back out for reimbursement for payment for the vendors. She said the purpose of the public hearin. is
48 because it is a tax fund and she is required to notify the public. She added that this is a change in how it as
49 done in previous years, but she was advised by the State Board of Accounts that this is the pro ler
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52 Councilmember Elstro moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 87- 1997 to second read ng
53 and read by title only, second by Councilmember Hutton and the motion was carried on a unanimous v ice
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56 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 87- 1997 on second reading.
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58 President Dickman declared Ordinance No. 87- 1997 on public hearing. There being no comments either for
59 or against the ordinance, Councilmember Elstro moved for engrossment, second by Councilmember Wi el
60 and the motion was carried on a unanimous voice vote.
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62 Councilmember Parker asked Bever why this has to be advertised and Bever explained that because he
63 County puts money into a fund that is a tax based fund, that, in order to make the appropriation which i to
64 allow the expenditure of it, it has to be approved by the State Tax Board. And, because of that, he add-d,
65 Miller has to conduct a 15 minute hearing to let the public know that this much money is coming out of he
fund and explain that this is not money put in from the tax base, but money put in from the County.
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Common Council Minutes Cont'd
July 21, 1997
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1 Councilmember Parker moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 87 - 1997 to third and final
2 reading and read by title only, second by Councilmember Allen and the motion was carried on a unanimous
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5 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 87- 1997 on third reading.
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7 Ordinance No. 87-1997 was adopted on the following call of the roll:
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9 Ayes: Elstro,Wissel, Hutton, Allen, Stamper,Welch, Parker and Dickman (8)
10 Nays: None
11 Absent: Lundy
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13 ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
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15 ORDINANCE NO.75-1997
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17 The Clerk read Ordinance No.75 - 1997- A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF A
18 STATEMENT OF BENEFITS FOR A PROPERTY OWNER APPLYING FOR DEDUCTIONS UNDER I.C.
19 6-1.1-12.1
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21 Councilmember Stamper said he had not been able to communicate with the people in Kentucky who have
22 applied for this tax abatement for Alusuisse Composites, Inc. at 910 Industries Road.
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24 President Dickman said this will come back on second reading.
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26 ORDINANCE NO. 76 -1997
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28 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 76 - 1997 - A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF
29 A STATEMENT OF BENEFITS FOR A PROPERTY OWNER APPLYING FOR DEDUCTIONS UNDER I.C.
30 6-1.1-12.1
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32 Councilmember Stamper said this ordinance deals with a tax abatement for Benchmark Graphics which will
33 be adding $75,000 worth of new manufacturing equipment which includes a new re-winding machine. He
34 said they will be rebuidling some of the existing equipment and moving things around to better facilitate their
35 new lines of business they are trying to get into.
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37 President Dickman declared Ordinance No. 76 - 1997 on public hearing. There being no comments for or
38 against the ordinance, Councilmember Allen moved for engrossment, second by Councilmember Wissel and
39 the motion was carried on a unanimous voice vote.
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41 Councilmember Allen moved to supspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 76 - 1997 to third and final
42 reading and read by title only,second by Councilmember Welch and the motion was carried on a unanimous
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45 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 76- 1997 on third reading.
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47 Ordinance No.76-1997 was adopted on the following call of the roll:
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49 Ayes: Elstro,Wissel, Hutton,Allen, Stamper,Welch, Parker and Dickman (8)
50 Nays: None
51 Absent: Lundy
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53 ORDINANCE NO.77-1997
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55 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 77- 1997-A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF A
56 STATEMENT OF BENEFITS FOR A PROPERTY OWNER APPLYING FOR-DEDUCTIONS UNDER I.C.
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69 Councilmember Stamper said this ordinance deals with a tax abatement for the Recycling Center Inc. at 630
30 South M Street for new manufacturing equipment and real estate which, he said, would add 10 new jobs and
31 retain 78. He said it is for$3.5 million in new manufacturing equipment and $400,000 in new real estate.
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33 President Dickman declared Ordinance No. 77- 1997 on public hearing.There being no comments either for
34 or against the ordinance, Councilmember Wissel moved for engrossment, second by Councilmember Welch
35 and the motion was carried on a unanimous voice vote.
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1 Councilmember Wissel moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 77 - 1997 to third andIna!
2 reading, second by Councilmember Parker and the motion was carried on a unanimous voice vote.
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4 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 77- 1997 on third reading.
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6 Ordinance No. 77- 1997 was adopted on the following call of the roll:
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8 Ayes: Elstro,Wissel, Hutton,Allen, Stamper, Welch, Parker and Dickman (8)
9 Nays:None
10 Absent: Lundy
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12 ORDINANCE NO.78-1997
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14 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 78 - 1997-A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF A
15 STATEMENT OF BENEFITS FOR A PROPERTY OWNER APPLYING FOR DEDUCTIONS UNDER I.C.
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18 Councilmember Stamper said this ordinance deals with a tax abatement for Pittsburgh Tube Co. for iew
19 manufacturing equipment and real estate, creating 13 new jobs and retaining 51. He said they will be piing
20 $2 million worth of new manufacturing equipment into the Richmond area and an additional $1.2 million in
21 real estate.
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23 President Dickman declared Ordinance No. 78- 1997 on public hearing.There being no comments eithe for
24 or against the ordinance, Councilmember Welch moved for engrossment, second by Councilmember H on
25 and the motion was carried on a unanimous voice vote.
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27 Councilmember Welch moved to suspend the rules and advance Oridnance No. 78 - 1997 to third and inal
28 reading and read by title only, second by Councilmember Allen and the motion was carried on a unani ous
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31 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 78 - 1997 on third reading.
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33 Ordinance No. 78- 1997 was adopted on the following call of the roll:
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35 Ayes: Elstro, Wissel, Hutton, Allen, Stamper,Welch, Parker and Dickman (8)
36 Nays: None
37 Absent: Lundy
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39 ORDINANCE NO.80-1997
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41 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 80 - 1997 - A GENERAL ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 76 OF HE
42 CITY OF RICHMOND CODE REGARDING ONE WAY STREETS
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44 Councilmember Elstro asked what the reason is for changing it. Councilmember Stamper commented hat
45 what business people have related to him is that they believe changing to two-way would give incre ed
46 visibility and allow for an easier flow of traffic which would make it easier to those new to Richmond to get
47 around in the uptown area.
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49 City Engineer Bob Wiwi responded that after doing an analysis of the traffic and traffic pattern, Col &
50 Associates had recommended the streets be made two way based upon the accessibility to the a ea.
51 Councilmember Allen commented that Cole & Associates had asked many, many people about this is ue
52 and the consensus was that those streets be made two way. President Dickman agreed that most of the
53 people in those meetings were in agreement about making the streets two way.
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55 Councilmember Hutton said she had calls from residents in the 400 blocks of South 6th and South 7th
56 Streets expressing concern about the truck traffic. Wiwi said Richmond has no designated truck routes but
57 have streets that trucks are not allowed to travel. Councilmember Hutton said they would like to see s me
58 enforcement of speed if nothing else. Wiwi said the Board of Works takes that action of disallowing t uck
59 traffic. Councilmember Welch asked about attaching a covenant onto the ordinance and Wiwi said he felt like
60 it should be looked at further and individually, making a study before defining what streets don't want tr cks
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63 In answer to a question by Councilmember Welch as far as timing on this, Wiwi said the initial thought wa. to
64 try to get this done before opening Main Street to traffic so as not to make both changes at the same ti e.
65 He said these changes on 6th and 7th will not be difficult to make and he feels people need an opportunit, to
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1 Bever noted that the ordinance states it will take effect on a date designated by the Board of Works in
2 conjunction with the uptown development. He said it will go to the Board of Works after input by the Traffic
3 Safety Division of the Richmond Police Department. Councilmember Elstro commented that most of the
4 residents on those streets do not want the change from one way to two say. He further commented that
5 signs are posted on South L Street which say No Trucks but there are trucks traveling on it.
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7 Councilmember Stamper asked Wiwi if anybody had looked at special signage and safety concerns that may
8 come from making this change from one way to two way. Wiwi said they will be looking at the radiuses and
9 the markings on the pavement, noting that certain areas will be increased in length. He added, however, that
10 this is not going to occur overnight and said he would welcome input from concerned citizens.
11 Councilmember Stamper thanked Wiwi, as well as Captain John Farmer, for the four-way stop at the
12 intersection of Backmeyer Road and South 37th Street.
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14 President Dickman declared Ordinance No.80- 1997 on public hearing.
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16 Renee Oldham, director of Main Street Richmond/Wayne County, stated that when the Main Street study
17 was done, accessibility came up time and time again. She used as an example,the Greyhound Bus currently
18 lets its passengers out on the east side of 7th Street because it is a one-way street north, however, with the
19 change to a two-way street, the bus could let its passengers out at the door of Phillips Drugs. She also noted
20 that Columbus has changed their Main Street back from a one way to a two way. Oldham also stated that
21 $2.2 million in reinvestment has occurred on the private side in 18 months uptown and a lot of that is
22 because of the anticipation of the accessibility of Main Street and the corridors. She added that she feels it is
23 critical to the continued growth and development in the uptown area.
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25 Bob Ridgeway of 121 South 6th Street, spoke in opposition of the ordinance. He asked Bever what Chapter
26 76 was and if one way streets can be changed any time without Board of Works approval. Bever answered
27 that that chapter names one-way streets and this is only eliminating these two streets from this schedule.
28 Ridgeway stated that he opposed Sixth Street being made one way several years ago and lost, but now, he
29 likes it the way it is. He commented that in the past every resident was notified about changes to be made
30 and asked whether they were in favor or against. Ridgeway questioned if that is no longer a right of
31 taxpayers and people who own properties. He said many of these residents do not read the paper and until
32 they see something in writing they don't respond. He added that nobody in the block he lives in knows this is
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35 Ridgeway also commented on the truck traffic, stating that he owns a business and semis make stops at his
36 place so that would pose a problem for him if the street is banned to semis. He said he had no problem with
37 6th and 7th Streets being one way from North A to South A, but is against it from North E to South E on both
38 streets. He said Star Bank, Bank One and West End all have drive ups and exits and they were all opposed
39 to changing when the street was made one way. Ridgeway said he feels there has not been enough
40 research on the subject and he would like to see the consensus that is being talked about in writing and
41 numbers because he is not seeing that or hearing that.
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43 He said he feels the residents on those streets are entitled to know what is going on, adding that if he is
44 being told that the downtown merchants want it, then that is self-serving. He said he owns about half of
45 South Sixth Street and he has not been contacted and doesn't know of anybody who has. Ridgeway also
6 commented that he feels when things like this go to the Board of Works and Council does not have the first
J7 say, the City is regressing, because, he said Council is "the boss,' and the Board of Works is governed by
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.0 President Dickman stated that he felt there has been no effort to bypass the public and Ridgeway responded
.1 that he bet nobody has talked to the banks.
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.3 Councilmember Stamper asked Ridgeway if Council held this ordinance on second reading would he ask
.4 someone to make sure everyone on Sixth and Seventh Street knows about this. Ridgeway answered by
•5 saying he felt that that was not his job. He said he owns seven properties in the area and he remembered
•6 that the last time, the bank wrote letters and he feels that is a good way to handle it,then if Council wants to
•7 pass this ordinance, let it be. He added that he disagrees with consensus.
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•9 Bever said he has spoken personally with presidents of at least two of the banks and socially to another and
•0 they are all in favor of the proposed changes. Ridgeway said he is not here to oppose the changes and he
•1 understands the recommendation of the administration but he would like to see the City notify the residents
•2 as suggested by Councilmember Stamper.
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•4 Oldham returned to the lectern, saying that one of the banks has even gone to the trouble of having signs
.5 made up that say "No Left Turn." She said obviously the neighborhood is a different area than what it is
uptown where people are anticipating the accessibility so they can get on with the business of doing
business uptown.
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2 Hearing no more comments, Councilmember Welch moved for engrossment, second by Councilmember
3 Hutton, and the motion failed on a Nay vote by Councilmember Stamper who explained that it is his intention
4 to hold this ordinance on second to give the people an opportunity to come before Council. Bever explained
5 that the Nay vote does not stop engrossment but it does stop the ordinance from going on the third reading
6 tonight. President Dickman said at the next meeting, according to statute,there will be no public hearing and
7 no changes. Councilmember Parker said that could happen if Council votes unanimously to open it up to the
8 public at the next meeting.
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16 Councilmember Parker commented on the work of Street Division Manager Bill Smith and his departmen' for
17 the excellent blacktop job done on West Main Street between West First and North West 5th Streets. He
18 stated that they did a good job with the City's paver and did not contract it out. Councilmember Welch said
19 they have also done a good job in other residential areas.
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23 There being no further business, on a motion duly made, seconded and passed the meeting was adjourned.
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