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CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, MONDAY, JUNE 23, 1997
1 The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session at 7:30 p.m. Monday,June 23
2 1997, in the Council Chambers in said City. President Bob Dickman presided with the following
3 Councilmembers present: Howard "Jack" Elstro, Etta Lundy, Bruce Wissel, Sarah "Sally" Hutton, Alan
4 Stamper, Bing Welch and Larry Parker. Geneva "Gene"Allen was absent. The following business was had
5 to-wit:
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7 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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9 PRAYER BY COUNCILMEMBER ELSTRO
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1 ROLL CALL
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3 Eight present.
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5 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MAY 19 AND JUNE 2,1997
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7 The minutes of the May 19 and June 2, 1997 meetings were approved on a motion by Councilmember
8 Hutton,second by Councilmember Wissel and was carried on a unanimous voice vote.
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:0 PRESENTATIONS OF REMONSTRANCES, PETITIONS, MEMORIALS OR PUBLIC COMMENTS
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:2 Attorney Ron Cross, speaking on behalf of Friends Fellowship Community, requested Council's passing of
3 the inducement resolution which is Resolution No. 7 - 1997, which enables the facility to secure tax exempt
:4 financing of an upcoming project. Giving the background of the facility, Cross said it is a comprehensive
:5 nursing care facility at 2030 Chester Boulevard which was incorporated in 1958. He said the project, which is
.6 new construction, consists of 75,000 square feet. He distributed diagrams of the new construction to
.7 Councilmembers.
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•9 Cross said part of the new project will be 40,000 square feet which will have 48 licensed health care beds
0 and will be designed to meet the needs of those people with advanced Alzheimers and other forms of senile
1 dimentia. He said these things present unusual challenges and require supervision, thus the plans for
2 controlled security, private rooms and video monitoring in common areas. He said the estimated cost of the
3 projects is$8.3 million, adding that contracts have been solicited and executed subject to financing.
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5 Stating that it is important for the public to understand the bonds to be issued by the City, Cross said they
6 are not obligations of the taxpayers but only a devise to allow tax exempt financing so that the people who
7 buy the bonds and who earn interest income on the bonds do not have to record it on their taxes. He said
8 the City is in no way obligated if there is a default and there is no adverse impact on property tax rates or
9 property tax levies. He said it allows the City to issue the bonds then loan the proceeds of the bonds to
•0 Friends Fellowship, and at that point in time the City signs all the documents over to an independent trustee,
•1 which, in this case, is Bank One.
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•3 Cross said the Economic Development Commission found that there will be no significant competitive impact
A if this project goes forward, with existing facilities and existing employers in the community. He said Jane
•5 Vincent, a local nurse, testified at the E.D.C. hearing, that there is an acute need for this type of facility. She
•6 stated that there is an estimated 1,000 to 1,100 people in Wayne County who have been identified as having
•77 Alzheimers.
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A Giving Council an idea of what kind of impact the facility will have on the community, Cross said 37 new jobs
-0 will be created and the first full year employment impact will be about a half million dollar payroll. Also, Cross
-1 said, E.D.C. and the City will receive a $10,000 application free from Friends Fellowship upon authorization
• and investment passing of the bond ordinance. He said there will also be an estimated $2 million in direct
-3 construction money to be let to local contractors.
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"5 After City Attorney Bob Bever explained that this is not the actual public hearing status when it is determined
"6 to issue the bonds, Councilmember Hutton moved to adopt Resolution No. 7 - 1997, second by
-7 Councilmember Wissel and the motion was carried on a unanimous voice vote.
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-9 Councilmember Welch commented that he had attended the ground breaking for the new facility and after
:0 hearing an Indianapolis physician who is a specialist in Alzheimers explain how the facility meets a definite
:1 need in this region, he understands the dire need for it.
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:3 Councilmember Hutton moved to open the agenda and add revised Resolution No. 6 - 1997, second by
:4 Councilmember Elstro.
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1 Councilmember Wissel asked for discussion before adding it to the agenda since he felt there was no r h
2 for time. Bever commented that he was not sure that it has to be added since it is shown as tabled, noti g
3 that anyone can seek it from the table and bring it back. President Dickman said he felt there is some int nt
4 to discuss this resolution in the budget process. Councilmember Elstro said there is nothing concrete in t is
5 resolution, adding that he felt it is just to get the Mayor's attention and Council's attention so it will be look d
6 at. Councilmember Parker said he didn't interpret it that way, adding that he feels it is definite. .I
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8 Bever explained that this resolution is concrete since it is requesting the Street Division to assess the ne-ds
9 for repairs to curbs and sidewalks by July 1, 1998, appoints a three-person committee, and says t e
10 committee shall prepare a long term plan.
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12 Councilmember Stamper said his intent for this resolution is that Council has some input and not just to
13 react to whatever the Mayor brings to this body. He said he would, as a Councilmember, like to have so e
14 input as to how much money is spent on this whether it is seen as a serious problem or not. He added t at
15 he had already been told up front that the Mayor didn't think it was a priority enough to even have a pl.n
16 until he brought his plan forth,then the Mayor had a plan.
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18 Continuing, Councilmember Stamper said he is concerned that when the Ball State study is finished there
19 still may not be a plan. He said he feels this is the only way Council can "hold his (the Mayor's) feet tot e
20 fire"to make sure there is a plan some day to address the curb and sidewalk problem, and also,this way, e
21 said, Council gets to find out exactly how bad it really is. He said the overall intent of this resolution is to
22 make it so that by September 1998 some kind of solution will be found.
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24 Speaking on behalf of the administration, Bever expressed his displeasure in Councilmember Stamp_r's
25 statement, saying that he had misstated what the Mayor's views are and stated "we take offense."
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27 Councilmember Wissel commented that he was going to vote against adding the resolution to the agenda
28 tonight, which would mean it could be brought up in two weeks. Seven Councilmembers voted in favor of
29 bringing the resolution back onto the agenda, with Councilmember Wissel casting a"No"vote.
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31 COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
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33 City Controller Shelley Miller said it is budget time again and she will be meeting with the Mayor and t e
34 President of the Council to discuss the budget calendar and set up a mission statement as well as -et
35 priorities. She asked those Councilmembers who had suggestions about the budget to get them to her or t e
36 Mayor before Friday.
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38 Miller also presented Resolution No. 8 - 1997 to Council. Councilmember Hutton moved to add it to t e
39 agenda, second by Councilmember Welch and the motion was carried on a unanimous voice vote.
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41 The Clerk read Resolution No. 8- 1997 -A SPECIAL RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE 1997 BO S
42 GOLF STATE CHAMPIONS
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44 "WHEREAS Richmond High School's young women and young men have been a source of great pride a d
45 enjoyment because of their many and varied accomplishments in academic, artistic and athletic pursui s;
46 and
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48 "WHEREAS there is nothing quite as spectacular as being "number one"in any activity; and
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50 "WHEREAS the Richmond Red Devil Boys Golf Team has won the 1997 State Championship,
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52 "NOW,THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana,that:
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54 "1.June 24, 1997, be officially celebrated as David Moehring Day;
55 "2.June 25, 1997, be officially celebrated as Joey Wuertemberger Day;
56 "3.June 26, 1997, be officially celebrated as Justin Cross Day;
57 "4.June 27, 1997, be officially celebrated as Chris Melling Day;
58 "5.June 28, 1997, be officially celebrated as Mark Nottingham Day;
59 "6.June 29, 1997, be officially celebrated as Todd Baker Day;
60 "7. June 30, 1997, be officially celebrated as Coach's Day; Honoring Coach Joe Moehring, Coach Ba ry
61 Halloran, and Assistant Coach Phil Pappin."
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63 Councilmember Parker moved to adopt Resolution No. 8 - 1997, second by Councilmember Welch and t e
64 motion was carried on a unanimous voice vote.
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1 REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
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3 Included in the Council packets were the minutes of the meetings held May 22 and May 29, 1997.
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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 President Dickman announced that Council needs to appoint someone to the Board of Directors of the
6 Wayne County Convention & Tourism to represent the lodging area. He asked Councilmembers to give the
7 names of prospective candidates to Clerk Schroeder so they may be placed in the individual packets prior to
8 the July 7 meeting.
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00 ORDINANCES
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02 ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
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04 Councilmember Elstro moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinances No. 51, 65, 66, 67, 68 and 69 -
•5 1997 on first reading and read by title only, second by Councilmember Lundy and the motion was carried on
06 a unanimous voice vote.
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►8 ORDINANCE NO.51 -1997
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:0 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 51 - 1997 - A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SPECIAL USE
c1 DISTRICT FOR FRIENDS FELLOWSHIP COMMUNITY, INC. AT 2030 CHESTER BOULEVARD
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:3 President Dickman announced Ordinance No.51 - 1997 would go to the Planning Commission.
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:6 ORDINANCE NO.65-1997
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:8 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 65 - 1997 - AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
:9 RICHMOND POLICE DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR, ACCEPT, AND APPROPRIATE A BUREAU OF
0 JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT
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.2 Major Chuck Klein of the Richmond Police Department explained that the intent is to use the grant award of
3 $23,186 to purchase in-car video systems for 8 police cars.
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5 Councilmember Elstro moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 65 - 1997 to second reading
6 and read by title only, second by Councilmember Hutton and the motion was carried on a unanimous voice
7 vote.
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9 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 65- 1997 on second reading.
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President Dickman announced that Ordinance No. 65-1997 was on public hearing.
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.3 Councilmember Welch commented on a recent newspaper article which addressed the issue of video
,4 cameras photographing violators at red lights and stop lights and asked if the police department could apply
.5 for that type of thing through a grant. Major Klein said this type of grant would be the one to apply for,
.6 explaining that his department is really diligent in searching out those grants. He said it was felt that this type
,7 of grant would be the one to best benefit the City and the community at this time. There being no further
8 comments for or against the ordinance, Councilmember Welch moved for engrossment, second by
,g Councilmember Parker and the motion was carried on a unanimous voice vote.
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.1 Councilmember Lundy moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 65 - 1997 to third and final
,.2 reading and read by title only, second by Councilmember Elstro and the motion was carried on a unanimous
„3 voice vote.
.5 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 65- 1997 on third reading.
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1 Ordinance No. 65- 1997 was adopted on the following call of the roll:
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3 Ayes: Elstro, Lundy,Wissel, Hutton, Stamper, Welch, Parker and Dickman (8)
4 Nays: None111
5 Absent:Allen
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7 ORDINANCE NO. 66 -1997
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9 President Dickman asked the Clerk to read Ordinance No. 66- 1997 in its entirety.
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11 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 66 - 1997 - AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CI Y
12 OF RICHMOND TO RECEIVE DONATIONS
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14 "WHEREAS, the City of Richmond, Indiana, has the option of accepting or rejecting donations for a specific
15 purpose;and
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17 "WHEREAS, the acceptance of a donation for a specific purpose constitutes the appropriation of s ch
18 property for the intended purpose; and
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20 "WHEREAS, the Department of Parks and Recreation of the City of Richmond, Indiana is sponsoring a ,-K
21 Sizzlin'Summer Run to be held in the City of Richmond on July 19, 1997; and
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23 "WHEREAS, the Department of Parks and Recreation desires to solicit donations from area businesses .nd
24 residents to sponsor said event.
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26 "NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana, that he
27 Department of Parks and Recreation of the City of Richmond, Indiana is hereby authorized to acc-pt
28 donations for the 5K Sizzlin' Summer Run to be held on July 19, 1997, and that said donations shall be
29 appropriated to account No. 850-99-001-9967(5K Summer Run Donations)."
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31 Councilmember Parker asked for a clarification, questioning as to whether Council is being asked to
32 authorize them to accept but not to solicit. President Dickman pointed out that the work "solicit" is in he
33 ordinance. Councilmember Welch related some of the discussion which took place in the Park Board
34 meeting about this, noting that this asks for permission to solicit as well as receive donations, adding t at
35 they are looking for sponsors for the 5-K run.
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37 That prompted a question by Councilmember Parker as to whether this is going to be something big t at
38 involves a telephone bank. Councilmember Welch said it will be just one person making the contact, not ng
39 that in this case it will be the business manager for the Park.
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41 Explaining further, Shelley Miller said that looking at the procedures as a requirement by the State Boarc of
42 Accounts the City has changed the procedure for the donations and the grants to streamline and ensure t let
43 each department has the proper authorization to ask for donations. That is why the City has started 'he
44 procedure whereas through one ordinance it will ask approval to solicit, receive and appropriate the funds.
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46 Then, Miller added, as these are received a list will be made, then submitted, so those businesses and
47 sponsors can be acknowledged at a later time. She said that actually the City is not physically do ng
48 anything differently except this will ensure the paper work is in place. In answer to a question by
49 Councilmember Lundy, Councilmember Welch said the 5-K is about 7 miles and anyone caring to enter Tray
50 do so by signing up at the Park Department.
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52 Councilmember Welch moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 66 - 1997 to second read ng
53 and read by title only, second by Councilmember Parker and the motion was carried on a unanimous vo ce
54 vote.
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56 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 66 - 1997 on second reading.
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58 President Dickman announced Ordinance No. 66 - 1997 was on public hearing. There being no comme its
59 either for or against the ordinance, Councilmember Wissel moved for engrossment, second by
60 Councilmember Hutton and the motion was carried on a unanimous voice vote.
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62 Councilmember Welch moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 66 - 1997 to third and fi ial
63 reading and read by title only, second by Councilmember Parker and the motion was carried on a
64 unanimous voice vote.
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The Clerk read Ordinance No. 66 -1997 on third reading.
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1 Ordinance No.66-1997 was adopted on the following call of the roll:
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3 Ayes: Elstro, Lundy,Wissel, Hutton, Stamper,Welch, Parker and Dickman (8)
4 Nays: None
5 Asent:Allen
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7 ORDINANCE NO. 67-1997
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9 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 67- 1997-A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF A
10 STATEMENT OF BENEFITS FOR A PROPERTY OWNER APPLYING FOR DEDUCTIONS UNDER I.C.
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13 Councilmember Stamper explained this request for a tax abatement if from Mosey Manufacturing and is for
14 $150,000 new real estate and $1,291,000 in manufacturing equipment. He said it will create 10 new jobs,
15 while retaining 323 jobs.
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17 President Dickman said this ordinance will come back on second reading July 7.
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19 ORDINANCE NO.68-1997
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21 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 68 - 1997 - AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
22 SUBMITTAL, RECEIPT, AND APPROPRIATION OF GRANT FUNDS FROM THE INDIANA YOUTH
23 INSTITUTE BY THE MAYOR'S YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL
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25 Director of Community Development Robin Henry, identifying herself as advisor for the Mayor's Youth
26 Advisory Council, introduced John Hall and Ivan Burden, two members of the council to speak to the
27 ordinance.
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29 Hall of 3012 Backmeyer Road, said this is the first year for the group to be active and he named the nine
30 members serving on the council. He said the council is working on promoting a positive image of the high
31 school including a youth service directory and helping the Boys Club identify community projects. He read
82 the mission statement.
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:4 Burden of 1027 Sheridan Street, said the grant is for a handbook called "Let's Take Action,"which discusses
:5 steps to become a youth social activist and leader in the community as well as emphasizing the power of the
:6 youth and where their leadership skills, enthusiasm, energy and ideas can take them. He said following the
:7 step-by-step guide there will be a reference directory where all youth serving orginanzation will be listed plus
:8 a brief profile of each.
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0 Councilmember Welch commended the two young men on their involvement with the group then moved to
1 suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 68- 1997 to second reading and read by title only, second by
2 Councilmember Hutton and the motion was carried on a unanimous voice vote.
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4 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 68- 1997 on second reading.
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6 President Dickman commented the grant is for $1,600, then declared Ordinance No. 68 - 1997 on public
7 hearing. There being no comments either for or against the ordinance, Councilmember Elstro moved for
8 engrossment, second by Councilmember Hutton and the motion was carried on a unanimous voice vote.
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'0 Councilmember Lundy moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 68 - 1997 to third and final
.1 reading and read by title only, second by Councilmember Elstro and the motion was carried on a unanimous
)2 voice vote.
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•4 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 68-1997 on third reading.
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•6 Ordinance No. 68 -1997 was adopted on the following call of the roll:
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8 Ayes: Elstro, Lundy, Wissel, Hutton, Stamper, Welch, Parker and Dickman (8)
9 Nays: None
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.0 Absent:Allen
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.2 ORDINANCE NO. 69-1997
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04 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 69 - 1997 - A GENERAL ORDINANCE ELIMINATING CHAPTER 50 AND
.5 AMENDING CHAPTER 54 OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND CODE
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1 Giving a brief background of the history of the Richmond Sanitary District, Jackie Makela said it has ha a
2 sewer usage ordinance in place since 1972, which was Chapter 50. However, since that time, m jor
3 modifications have been made to that chapter and these have been included in Chapter 54. This time, he
4 said, the request is to make another modification to Chapter 54, explaining that this is brought on by the
5 Evnironmental Protective Association and the Indiana Department of Environmental Managerment audi of
6 the industrial pre-treatment program.
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8 Makela said the sanitary district is required to run that program by its discharge permit that allows i to
9 operate the wastewater treatment plant. She said Chapter 54 modifications are required by the E.P.A. .nd
10 I.D.E.M. that public notice is given for a 30-day public comment period and that was done with no comm-nts
11 received from the local industries. She noted that most of Chapter 54 does pertain to sewer use an* it
12 affects the industries, adding that most of the modifications requested are definitions and some mi or
13 procedural changes to keep current with federal requirements. She said these modifications to not addr-ss
14 or change any of the discharge limitations currently in place on the industries.
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16 Councilmember Welch asked if all this had been communicated to the local industries and environmel tal
17 engineers within those industries. Makela answered that most of them had been contacted by the indus,rial
18 permit coordinator. She said she feels that the lack of comments from the industries was due to the fact t at
19 the actual discharge limitations did not change. Councilmember Welch, however, said he wondered if his
20 had been communicated thoroughly to the local industries, then asked if there are any intentions of
21 communicating further with them.
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23 Makela answered that there are 20 to 25 major permit industries and the sanitary district has been in con act
24 with them to let them know of the changes coming up, but there has been no round table discussion ith
25 them to read through it thoroughly. She added that the public notice was published in the newspaper.
26 Councilmember Welch suggested that prior to the July 7 meeting they should be contacted so
27 representatives could attend and ask about it.
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29 Councilmember Parker suggested that the 25 companies receive this preliminary ordinance so they can t-ke
30 a look at it and see what the verbage is. He also asked if the sanitary district designates the amount of files
31 or is that dictated by state statute. Makela answered that the fines are developed through the E.P.A. so tll ey
32 can be more definitive because they will have prior knowledge of the magnitude of the problem if they hav a
33 discharge violation. She said the reason the fines are not spelled out in the ordinance is that these hav to
34 do with a lot of mitigating circumstances such as the type, toxicity, amount and effect on the plant. he
35 added that these fines are approved by the Board of Sanitary Commissioners.
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37 Councilmember Wissel said he found the ordinance to be lengthy and difficult to read and asked if perhap a
38 summary list of where the changes are could be provided as well as an explanation as to whether they re
39 required by the E.P.A. or an optional procedure. President Dickman announced this ordinance will co e
40 back on second reading July 7. He requested that Makela provide the industries with copies of the ordina ce
41 and suggested that she also attend that meeting.
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43 ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
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45 ORDINANCE NO. 59-1997
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47 The Clerk read Ordinance No.59- 1997-A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL 0 A
48 STATEMENT OF BENEFITS FOR A PROPERTY OWNER APPLYING FOR DEDUCTIONS UNDER C.
49 6-1.1-12.1
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51 • Councilmember Stamper explained that both Ordinance No. 59 - 1997 and Ordinance No. 60 - 1997 are for
52 Purina Mills Inc. for its facility at 1050 Progress Drive. The first, he said, is for an estimated new valu of
53 $30,000 for a dust collector and the second is for process equipment, scales and racks, ingredient stor ge
54 and heat sealing equipment.
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56 President Dickman announced Ordinance No. 59 - 1997 on public hearing. There being no comments eit er
57 for or against the ordinance, Councilmember Elsto moved for engrossment, second by Councilmember
58 Hutton and the motion was carried on a unanimous voice vote.
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60 Councilmember Hutton moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 59 - 1997 to third and fi al
61 reading and read by title only, second by Councilmember Wissel and the motion was carried o a
62 unanimous voice vote.
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64 The Clerk read Ordinance No.59 -1997 on third reading.
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Ordinance No. 59- 1997 was adopted on the following call of the roll:
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1 Ayes: Elstro, Lundy, Wissel, Hutton, Stamper, Welch, Parker and Dickman (8)
2 Nays: None
3 Absent:Allen
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5 ORDINANCE NO.60-1997
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7 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 60- 1997-A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF A
8 STATEMENT OF BENEFITS FOR A PROPERTY OWNER APPLYING FOR DEDUCTIONS UNDER I.C.
9 6-1.1-12.1
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11 Stating that Councilmember Stamper had already explained this ordinance, President Dickman announced it
12 was on public hearing. There being no comments either for or against the ordinance, Councilmember Elstro
13 moved for engrossment, second by Councilmember Welch and the motion was carried on a unanimous
14 voice vote.
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16 Councilmember Lundy moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 60 - 1997 to third and final
17 reading and read by title only, second by Councilmember Elstro and the motion was carried on a unanimous
18 voice vote.
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10 The Clerk read Ordinance No.60 -1997 on third reading.
•2 Ordinance No. 60- 1997 was adopted on the following call of the roll:
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•4 Ayes: Elstro, Lundy, Wissel, Hutton, Stamper, Welch, Parker and Dickman (8)
•5 Nays: None
•6 Absent:Allen
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•8 ORDINANCES ON THIRD READING
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e0 There were none.
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e2 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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e4 Councilmember Elstro asked Bever to explain the letter Council had received from the Mayor concerning the
:5 Medical Arts Building site. Bever said it was his understanding that the Mayor has designated the Board of
e6 Works as a body to conduct a public hearing for the purpose of determining whether or not to sell the ground
e7 where the Medical Arts Building was located.
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e9 Bever said that, by statute, the Mayor makes a decision on whether or not to sell the property following a
0 recommendation from a Board that he designates and he has designated the Board of Works to hold that
1 public hearing after which the Board will make a recommendation back to the Mayor before a final decision is
2 made. He said if that property is appraised for more than $50,000 then Council has to also approve the sale
3 of any property that is owned by the City. Bever said the Mayor wanted the Board of Works to have its public
4 hearing first so that Councilmembers would have more to go on before it comes before them.
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6 Bever said the appraisal has been done and is for$100,000, which means if the property is to be sold, the
7 Board of Works would have to recommend it, the Mayor would have to make a decision as to whether or not
8 to follow that recommendation,then the Council would have to approve the fact of selling the property. Then,
9 Bever said, as far as what procedure would be utilized, the Mayor could determine, in conjunction with the
.0 Board of Works, if all three of those other prerequisites have been met to determine that the property should
.1 be sold. Bever added that it will come before Council and that body can have input.
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>3 Councilmember Stamper commented that he had noticed an editorial in the newspaper and several
4 discussions had been held in his District 4 about the possibility of place a four-way stop at the intersection of
>5 Backmeyer Road and South 37th Street. He asked what the procedure is to get that done. Bever said there
>6 needs to be a request made to the Board of Works then it goes to the Police Department to determine
.7 whether or not the installation is warranted. Bever said some others with that same idea have contacted the
>8 City, adding that putting the request in writing is helpful. He suggested that written request should be sent to
>9 the attention of Bob Goodwin, president of the Board of Works,with a copy to the Police Department, to get it
.0 placed on the Board of Works agenda.
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.2 President Dickman directed Clerk Schroeder to place Resolution No. 6- 1997 on the agenda for July 7.
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.4 ADJOURNMENT
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There being no further business, on a motion duly made, seconded and passed the meeting was adjourned.
Robert Dickman, President
ATTEST:
Norma Schroeder, Clerk