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1 The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session at 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 21
2 1997, in the Council Chambers in said City. President Bob Dickman presided with the following
111 3 Councilmembers present: Howard "Jack" Elstro, Etta Lundy, Bruce Wissel, Sarah "Sally" Hutton, Geneva
4 "Gene"Allen, Alan Stamper, Bing Welch and Larry Parker. The following business was had to-wit:
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6 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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8 PRAYER BY COUNCILMEMBER STAMPER
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1 ROLL CALL
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3 Nine present.
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5 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF APRIL 7.1997
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7 The minutes of the April 7, 1997 meeting were approved on a motion by Councilmember Elstro, second by
8 Councilmember Hutton and was carried on a unanimous voice vote.
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0 COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
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2 Mayor Dennis Andrews commented that he had distributed several items of information to the
3 Councilm embers.
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5 PRESENTATIONS OF REMONSTRANCES. PETITIONS. MEMORIALS OR PUBLIC COMMENTS
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8 REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
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0 Included in the Council packets were the minutes of the meetings held March 27 and April 3, 1997.
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2 REPORTS FROM CITY DEPARTMENTS
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4 City Controller Shelley Miller went over several bits of information about a couple of the ordinances on first
5 reading tonight dealing with insurance. She explained that this.year for the first time the City had signed a
6 contract with the Wayne County Insurance Service and gave a brief overview of some of the premiums. She
7 talked about the insurance committee which was made up of representatives from each of the departments
8 in the administration and also union representatives. She said the committee had a number of priorities
9 which included reducing or containing the cost of the program and to come up with solid coverage at an
•0 affordable cost.
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-2 Miller said it was a lengthy process but the committee came up with a set of recommendations which were
-3 accepted by the Mayor. She said the new program went into effect April 1 for all employees and everyone is
•4 covered under the same policy which included a $250 wellness plan for each employee and capped the
5 out-of-pocket limit for the employees.
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•7 Another ordinance, Miller said, deals with the reserve. She stated that there is nothing that requires the City
•8 to maintain a reserve and this ordinance will require the establishment of a reserve. In answer to a question
•9 posed by Councilmember Welch about prescription cards, Miller explained the City had been caught in a
-0 situation it was not aware of but that had been taken care of by contacing local pharmacies and making
-1 individual agreements for a short term service.
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-3 Miller said the Board of Works at its meeting Thursday can award a contract with the company so the card
4 program can be improved and get it where it should be. She said no problem was anticipated in getting that
-5 agreement signed. She added that the City is responsible for any payments due to the pharmacies and
-6 these will be made as they become aware of them. She said the City needs to be notified if the pharmacies
7 have a problem. Councilmember Welch said he noticed there is no cap on the reserve fund and Miller
8 responded that it is difficult to do that with insurance and instead of putting a dollar limit it has been
recommended that be a percentage.
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1 REPORTS FROM SPECIAL COMMITTEES
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4 REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES .
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1 REPORTS FROM ORGANIZATIONS
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3 Councilmember Lundy stated that she had attended the recent ceremony on the re-naming of Syca ore
4 Square to the Merle Henderson Apartments, named after Henderson who was one of the founders of low
5 income housing. She said Sycamore Square was the first low income housing in Richmond, adding hat
6 Henderson had been on the Housing Authority Board since 1968, but had suffered a stroke two years .go
7 and had been unable to re-join the Board. She said the Board chose to honor him in this way, adding hat
8 Mayor Andrews awarded Henderson a lifetime membership on the Housing Authority.
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10 MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
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12 ORDINANCES
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14 ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
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16 Councilmember.Elstro moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinances No. 28, 29, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40 41
17 and 42- 1997 on first reading by title only,second by Councilmember Lundy and the motion was carried .n a
18 unanimous voice vote.
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20 ORDINANCE NO.28-1997
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22 The Deputy Clerk read Ordinance No. 28 - 1997 - A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING
23 MAP FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED IMMEDIATELY EAST OF AND ADJACENT TO 725 PROGRESS
24 DRIVE
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26 President Dickman announced Ordinance No.28- 1997 would go to the Planning Commission.
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28 ORDINANCE NO.29-1997
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30 The Deputy Clerk read Ordinance No. 29 - 1997 - A SPECIAL ORDINANCE VACATING THE PUBIC
31 PLACE DESCRIBED AS 30 FEET OFF THE ENTIRE EAST SIDE OF LOT NUMBER 49 IN M. PARRY'S
32 ADDITION TO GREENWOOD, NOW A PART OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
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34 President Dickman announced Ordinance No.29- 1997 would go to the Planning Commission.
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36 ORDINANCE NO.36-1997
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38 The Deputy Clerk read Ordinance No. 36 - 1997 -A GENERAL ORDINANCE ADDING A NEW CHAP ER
39 59 TO THE CITY OF RICHMOND CODE
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41 Assistant City Atorney Steve Rabe explained this ordinance formalizes a procedure that is currently being
42 used by the City and has been used in the past. Giving the background, he said this procedure is hat
43 whereby any resident within the City would desire to have a sidewalk or the curb in front of their h•me
44 repaired, replaced or if they did not have them would like to have them constructed, the City would pro ide
45 the material and they would provide the labor.
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47 Rabe said this ordinance makes this a part of the City code, establishing the code section formalizing he
48 curb/sidewalk partnership program, adding that it enables the City to do more with less. He said it [so
49 provides that the property owner or resident does not have to necessarily hire a contractor to do the lab r if
50 they are able to do it themselves. Rabe said there is a provision in the ordinance that encoura es
51 neighborhood associations and civic organizations to take advantage of this program and provide the I or
52 for the people who are physically unable to do so themselves, or financially unable to do so. He said he
53 ordinances provides this is subject to any budgetary constraints in any given year.
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55 Explaining the procedure, Rabe said people would call the street department and get their names on the list
56 which would be subject to any priorities given by the City administration as far as what areas to targe or
57 whether it would be on a first come, first serve basis. In answer to a question by Councilmember El tro
58 about uniform procedures, Rabe said they would have to conform to City standards. Rabe also responded
59 that he did not know whether or not residents would be able to borrow the forms to pour the cement ihto,
60 stating that the ordinance does not specifically mention that.
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62 Councilmember Parker asked who would be responsible for the removal of the old concrete and R be
63 answered that would be part of the labor. In response to a question posed by Councilmember Parker abut
64 how many dollars are going to be in the fund, Mayor Andrews said two things have been merged and t ey
65 are the infrastructure fund and the tax abatement donation dollars. He added that Street Division Mana.er
Bill Smith had received half of the Motor Vehicle line item budget, making $85,000 currently available.
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1 Mayor Andrews said it was Smith's recommendation that the City go ahead and identify half of the budget
2 dollars in the Motor Vehicle Fund for this program. He added that based upon what his experience has been
3 for requests for this program in the past he would have to see how that goes, stating there could be more
4 requests than what these resources will accommodate.
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6 Councilmember Parker voiced his concern about a subdivision coming in and asking for new sidewalks and
7 deplete the fund completely. He said he wants to make sure the City doesn't build just one big batch of new
8 sidewalks, adding that he wants to repair some of them. The Mayor responded that this is not intended to
9 supplement developmental costs of subdivisions and it is intended to identify the repair. Councilmember
0 Parker said that is not the way he thought Rabe had described it.
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2 Rabe responded that it provides for both, depending on the administration's priority. The Mayor gave as an
3 example of an area where there is no sidewalk at all where new homes were developed on North 12th Street.
4 City Attorney Bob Bever said unless there is a need to pass this ordinance tonight, he suggested there are
5 some areas where the language needs to be softened to clarify the intent. Councilmember Lundy said in the
6 case of the Housing Authority housing on North 13th Street, the Housing Authority did put in sidewalks at
7 their own expense. She said the ones on North 12th Street belong to Habitat for Humanity. Councilmember
8 Welch asked if it could be stated the basic intent of the City is to repair and upgrade rather than construct.
9 Councilmember Stamper said he would like to see this done through the neighborhood associations where a
0 city-wide day could be set aside to do all this throughout the City. President Dickman said this sounds like
1 this ordinance is going to come back to Council again, noting that it should be held and brought back on
2 second reading
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4 ORDINANCE NO.37-1997
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6 The Deputy Clerk read Ordinance No. 37 - 1997 - A GENERAL ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 150
7 OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND CODE
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9 Rabe explained this ordinance amends the existing City Code to facilitate the use of private, independent
.0 testing agency for licensing of its electrical and HVAC contractors. He said the specific changes that this
1 ordinance makes was explained in a letter that all Councilmembers received. He said the current code
.2 provides for the use of standardized testing but these amendments would make that process easier. He
3 stated that in Indiana licensed electrical and HVAC contractors are licensed locally and not by the state so it
4 is possible that someone could be licensed in Richmond and unable to work in New Castle or vice versa.
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6 This would help the City adopt a standardized format testing, he said, whereby it would be able to grant
7 reciprocity to people from other communities that have taken the same exam and passed it. He said they
8 would not have to come here and take the exam again but could come here and fill out an application and
9 could be granted a license. He said it would also allow our contractors in Richmond to go to other
0 communities and practice there as long as they have taken the standardized exams here. Also, he said,
1 applicants can pay any fee for the standardized testing and it gives some flexibility by providing the exam has
-2 to be held once each quarter at a minimum.
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%4 Rabe pointed out that Phil Craft, electrical inspector from the Department of Planning, Permits and
•5 Inspections, currently on military leave, is present tonight to answer questions. He added that the HVAC and
•6 electrical boards have reviewed the specifics in the ordinance and agreed with them.
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8 Councilmember Parker asked if those presently licensed would have to retake the test and asked how much
9 it cost. Rabe answered the cost is $25. Councilmember Parker asked about the new test. Craft said it is
0 approximatly$45 plus the$25. Councilmember Parker then asked if that fee was going to be raised from $25
1 to $70. He said his fear is that if the fee is set too high that a lot of the applications would be eliminated due
2 to the prohibitive cost. Craft said the City's fee for administration is$25. He said there are 16 communities in
3 the state the City can reciprocate with and if the City chooses to go with a different testing organization they
4 won't reciprocate.
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6 Councilm ember Elstro asked that the ordinance be held to see if the contractors or licensed electricians have
7 anything to say about it. Mayor Andrews said the $25 administrative fee is for grading and developing. He
•8 said one of the considerations is how the City can ensure the integrity of the process and not put anybody in
9 a bad position during the course of licensing in an area which most agree does need a license. President
a0 Dickman said his concern is how this would affect the existing contractors. Craft responded that the
1 contractor himself has to be licensed and the employees work under his supervision. Craft said business will
a2 be as usual for people who are licensed now, adding they won't be able to reciprocate with the other
;.3 communities but will continue with normal business. President Dickman said it sounds like the discussions
a4 could be ongoing and announced Ordinance No. 37- 1997 would be held on second and be brought back at
r.5 Council's next meeting.
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1 ORDINANCE NO.38-1997
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3 The Deputy Clerk read Ordinance No. 38 - 1997 - A GENERAL ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTICNS
4 96.12(g)AND 96.12(i)OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND CODE
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6 Rabe explained that this ordinance addresses the utility cuts and excavations in City streets, noting these
7 changes will clarify that utilities are responsible to backfill any cuts that they make in the streets and repair
8 those streets to the standard set forth by the City Engineer. In addition, he said, it also provides that any City
9 streets, alleys or sidewalks recently improved and repaved cannot be excavated for a period of one year
10 except in the case of an emergency. He said he had talked with Bever and City Engineer Bob Wiwi and t ey
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had asked that this ordinance would be held so it could be brought back with changes in the numbering.
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13 Councilmember Parker said he wanted to make sure there is a fine associated with an improperly filled one
14 or some language that allows the City to say it wasn't filled right and to do it over again or the City will •o it
15 and they will be billed. Rabe said there is currently a section that provides for a fine between $100 and $:00
16 they want to renumber to clarify that it stays in the code. Councilmember Parker said they have never
17 charged that. Councilmember Welch stated that he remembered in years past, a series of City stand-rds
18 were developed where that is specifically stated. Councilmember Welch also stated these cuts have not
19 always followed the code and they did not obtain a permit and he asked Rabe how he is intendin. to
20 strengthen that. Rabe said it means catching the person doing the work then they could be fi ed.
21 Councilmember Welch stated that "emergency" should be defined very carefully. Councilmember Dick an
22 said this ordinance will come back amended.
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24 ORDINANCE NO.39-1997
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26 The Deputy Clerk read Ordinance No. 39 - 1997 - AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING HE
27 1997 BUDGET
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29 Stan Lambert, superintendent of Parks & Recreation, explained that Ordinance No. 39 and Ordinance o.
30 40 - 1997 deals with transferring some existing funds to meet some pressing needs within the Parks end
31 Recreation Departments. He itemized those needs as follows: Replace the copying machine that serves he
32 entire department, allowing them to be able to purchase the machine as opposed to lease purchase, sa ing
33 the department and the City $2,500 over the course of the three-year lease agreement that had b-en
34 planned; replace the department's one lazer printer that serves the entire department to make professional
35 grade letters and documents to be distributed to the public;and install a new sign at McBride Stadium.
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37 Lambert said in the past there has been no sign out front to identify the stadium or honoring Don McBrid-, a
38 former longtime employee and public servant. He said he feels it is time to get that recognition out there
39 during the completion of the first phase of the renovation. He said prior to the renovation, the stadium ad
40 been named inside the green outer facility fence but had been painted over, and he chooses to put a ign
41 outside the stadium so those driving by would see it. He said there would be a lighted reader board that he
42 department and the community will be able to use to publicize events.
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44 The existing funding, Lambert said, will come from a couple of sources. Due to some unforseen chan es
45 among the department's personnel area it has generated excess funding and there is also a line item in he
46 department's 3000 area which was going to be designated in the lease contract for the copy machine w i en
47 the funding became available in the personnel area to go ahead and purchase that copy mach e.
48 Councilmember Allen asked if they currently had a copy machine and Lambert answered that it was o a
49 three-year lease and on rotation this year to get a new machine but the lease is up and the machin is
50 breaking down.
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52 Councilmember Allen questioned the$6,885 for a new copy machine and Lambert told her it is a commer ial
53 grade machine and explained all the things it will allow them to do. Councilmember Stamper aske if
54 Lambert had to spend the excess funds and asked if there is any way it can be kept for next year. Lam ert
55 said choosing to purchase the copy machine now will be saving $2,500. After a few more questions nd
56 discussion, Councilmember Hutton moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 39 - 199 to
57 second reading, second by Councilmember Allen and the motion failed with Councilmember Stamper
58 casting the one dissenting vote. President Dickman said the ordinance will come back to Council on second
59 reading.
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61 ORDINANCE NO.40-1997
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63 The Deputy Clerk read Ordinance No. 40 - 1997 - AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING E
64 1997 BUDGET
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President Dickman said this ordinance would also be held and brought back on second.
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1 Mayor Andrews said the cost of renovating McBride Stadium is going to run pretty close and the Build
2 Indiana Funds allocated are nearly exhausted and he had asked Lambert to find some money in the park
3 budget to buy a sign which would potentially be put up for the Rooster schedule at the start of the season.
4 He said Lambert was encouraged to look for the money for the signage and bring the request before Council.
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6 ORDINANCE NO.41 -1997
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8 The Deputy Clerk read Ordinance No. 41 - 1997 - AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
9 1997 BUDGET
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1 City Controller Shelley Miller explained this ordinance deals with the purchase of seven police cruisers and
2 two fire vehicles using the savings of $185,105 realized during evaluation and reorganization of the City's
3 Health Insurance Plan. She said in looking over their information, Councilmembers would note that many of
4 the vehicles have 100,000 miles showing a definite need to replace them. The Mayor said the deadline for
5 the purchase on the state bid is May 1, 1997 and the City obviously cannot make that purchase order unless
6 the funds are in place. He added that this is the first Council meeting that has been held since they had been
7 able to calculate the figures.
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9 Councilmember Hutton moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 41 - 1997 to second
'0 reading and read by title only,second by Councilmember Parker and the motion was carried on a unanimous
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'3 The Deputy Clerk read Ordinance No.41 - 1997 on second reading.
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'5 Councilmember Stamper proposed that the Council or the administration address and alter, if possible and if
'6 needed,the Police Department take-home policy for cars. He said as the City spends money for seven more
'7 units he would like to know if they are going outside the City of Richmond and how many miles are put on
'8 them during that time. Mayor Andrews responded that the administration make a commitment not to go
'9 through another budget process without having a firm policy on that, adding that there are also some legal
:0 questions that have to be answered. He said the City is working on a policy to present along with a number
:1 of other issues and it would be good to have that policy in place before a request of any kind comes forward.
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:3 Councilmember Allen asked if the City still has some cars on lease and the Mayor answered it still does but
:4 he could not say how many. Councilmember Allen said she remembered during the budget process the City
5 was interested in freeing up some money to pay off some of those leases and the Mayor said that was not
s6 done and he is now trying to identify the money by cost-saving measures in insurance and looking to
.7 purchase about the same number the City would have been able to purchase after the leases were paid off.
.8 He said $200,000 has been identified in health insurance savings and about $100,000 in property and
:9 liability insurance savings. He said it is the recommendation of the administration that the seven police cars
0 and two fire units be purchased.
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42 There being no further comments for or against the ordinance, Councilmember Elstro moved for
43 engrossment,second by Councilmember Allen and the motion was carried on a unanimous voice vote.
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5 Councilmember Elstro moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 41 - 1997 to third and final
6 reading and read by title only,second by Councilmember Welch and the motion was carried on a unanimous
7 voice vote.
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9 The Deputy Clerk read Ordinance No. 41 - 1997 on third reading.
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1 Ordinance No.41 -1997 was adopted on the following call of the roll:
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3 Ayes: Elstro, Lundy,Wissel, Hutton,Allen, Stamper,Welch, Parker and Dickman (9)
4 Nays: None
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6 ORDINANCE NO.42-1997
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8 The Deputy Clerk read Ordinance NO.42 - 1997-A SPECIAL ORDINANCE REQUIRING A RESERVE TO
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.1 Councilmember Welch said he thought this ordinance had already been explained well by City Controller
2 Shelley Miller and moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No.42- 1997 to second reading and
.3 read by title only, second by Councilmember Parker and the motion was carried on a unanimous voice vote.
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.5 The Deputy Clerk read Ordinance No.42- 1997 on second reading.
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1 President Dickman declared Ordinance No. 42-1997 on public hearing.There being no comments either for
2 or against, Councilmember Elstro moved for engrossment,second by Councilmember Wissel and the motion
3 was carried on a unanimous voice vote.
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5 Councilmember Lundy moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 42 - 1997 to third and f nal
6 reading and read by title only,second by Councilmember Welch and the motion was carried on a unanimous
7 voice vote.
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9 The Deputy Clerk read Ordinance No.42- 1997 on third reading.
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11 Ordinance No.42- 1997 was adopted on the following call of the roll:
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13 Ayes: Elstro, Lundy, Wissel, Hutton,Allen, Stamper,Welch, Parker and Dickman (9)
14 Nays:None
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16 ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
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18 ORDINANCE NO.30-1997
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20 The Deputy Clerk read Ordinance No. 30 - 1997 - A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
21 APPROVAL OF A STATEMENT OF BENEFITS FOR A PROPERTY OWNER APPLYING FOR
22 DEDUCTIONS UNDER I.C. 6-1.1-12.1
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24 Councilmember Stamper explained that this tax abatement is requested by Vandor Corp. at 1620 Itch
25 Road. He said the estimated value of the proposed project is $1 million and will include new docks, parking
26 facilities, conveyor lines, plastic injection presses, assembly equipment and testing equipment. The project
27 will mean the addition of 20 new jobs.
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29 President Dickman declared Ordinance No. 30- 1997 on public hearing.There being no comments either for
30 or against, Councilmember Elstro moved for engrossment, second by Councilmember Hutton and the mot on
31 was carried on a unanimous voice vote.
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33 Councilmember Lundy moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 30 - 1997 to third and fi al
34 reading and read by title only,second by Councilmember Elstro and the motion was carried on a unanimous
35 voice vote.
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37 The Deputy Clerk read Ordinance No.30- 1997 on third reading.
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39 Ordinance No. 30- 1997 was adopted on the following call of the roll:
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41 Ayes: Elstro, Lundy,Wissel, Hutton,Allen, Stamper,Welch, Parker and Dickman (8)
42 Nays: None
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44 ORDINANCE NO.31 -1997
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46 The Deputy Clerk read Ordinance No. 20 - 1997 - A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
47 APPROVAL OF A STATEMENT OF BENEFITS FOR A PROPERTY OWNER APPLYING FOR
48 DEDUCTIONS UNDER I.C. 6-1.1-12.1
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50 Councilmember Stamper stated that he had been unable to make contact with Carlos Casket Co. and asked
51 that this ordinance be held on second reading.
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53 ORDINANCE NO.32-1997
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55 The Deputy Clerk read Ordinance No. 26 - 1997 - A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
56 APPROVAL OF A STATEMENT OF BENEFITS FOR A PROPERTY OWNER APPLYING Foil
57 DEDUCTIONS UNDER I.C. 6-1.1-12.1
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59 Councilmember Stamper explained that this is for Elder Davis Inc. at 1010 Industries Road and will melt n
60 five new jobs and 112 jobs retained. The estimated new value is $300,000 and the project will include n-w
61 manufacturing equipment such as table saws, conveyor system, automatic shirring machine and a fab is
62 spreader.
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64 President Dickman declared Ordinance No. 32- 1997 on public hearing.There being no comments either or
65 or against, Councilmember Allen moved for engrossment, second by Councilmember Hutton and the moti•n
was carried on a unanimous voice vote.
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1 Councilmember Elstro moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 32 - 1997 to third and final
2 reading and read by title only, second by Councilmember Welch and the motion was carried on a unanimous
3 voice vote.
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5 The Deputy Clerk read Ordinance No.32- 1997 on third reading.
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7 Ordinance No.32- 1997 was adopted on the following call of the roll:
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9 Ayes: Elstro, Lundy, Hutton,Allen, Stamper,Welch, Parker and Dickman (8)
10 Nays:None
11 Absent:Wissel
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13 ORDINANCE NO.33-1997
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15 The Deputy Clerk read Ordinance No. 33 - 1997 - A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
16 APPROVAL OF A STATEMENT OF BENEFITS FOR A PROPERTY OWNER APPLYING FOR
17 DEDUCTIONS UNDER I.C. 6-1.1-12.1
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19 Councilmember Stamper explained this ordinance deals with a request by Elder Family Partners L.P.at 1620
20 Rich Road for a tax abatement for a project which will include the erection of a 75,000 square foot building
21 addition for manufacturing and warehouse space. The project, he said, will include the building of docks,
22 parking area, interior walls and offices and will add 30 new jobs and will cost an estimated$1.5 million.
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'4 President Dickman declared Ordinance No.33- 1997 on public hearing.There being no comments either for
'5 or against the ordinance, Councilmember Allen moved for engrossment, second by Councilmember Hutton
'6 and the motion was carried on a unanimous voice vote.
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'8 Councilmember Lundy moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 33 - 1997 to third and final
'9 reading and read by title only, second by Councilmember Elstro and the motion was carried on a unanimous
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2 The Deputy Clerk read Ordinance No.33- 1997 on third reading.
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.4 Ordinance No.33- 1997 was adopted on the following call of the roll:
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;6 Ayes:Elstro, Lundy, Hutton,Allen, Stamper, Welch, Parker and Dickman (8)
:7 Nays: None
.8 Absent:Wissel
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0 ORDINANCE NO.34-1997
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2 The Deputy Clerk read Ordinance No. 34 - 1997 - A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
3 APPROVAL OF A STATEMENT OF BENEFITS FOR A PROPERTY OWNER APPLYING FOR
4 DEDUCTIONS UNDER I.C. 6-1.1-12.1
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6 Councilmember Stamper explained this ordinance deals with a request for a tax abatement also made by
'7 Elder Family Partners L.P. at 1620 Rich Road. He said they are looking to reconfigure the building, moving
8 walls to accommodate one of their tenants who is expanding, adding that this is a$500,000 project. Also on
9 the drawing board, Councilmember Stamper said, are plans to further enclose the L-shaped area in back of
0 their plant as there seems to be a major demand currently for that type of space in the Richmond area.
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'2 President Dickman declared Ordinance No. 34 - 1997. There being no comments either for or against,
3 Councilmember Elstro moved for engrossment, second by Councilmember Hutton and the motion was
4 carried on a unanimous voice vote.
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'6 Councilmember Welch moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 34- 1997 to third and final
'7 reading and read by title only, second by Councilmember Allen and the motion was carried on a unanimous
'8 voice vote.
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0 The Deputy Clerk read Ordinance No.34-1997 on third reading.
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d2 Ordinance No.34- 1997 was adopted on the following call of the roll:
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.4 Ayes: Elstro, Lundy, Hutton,Allen, Stamper,Welch, Parker and Dickman (8)
.5 Nays: None
Absent:Wissel
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6 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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8 Councilmember Welch stated as Council considered last year's budget the Councilmembers charged the
9 Mayor and the executive department with certain tasks, among which was to develop a better insur nce
10 coverage and plan a reserve fund for the City and the City employees. He said he commends them for t eir
11 actions, adding that he feels City Controller Shelley Miller deserves special commendation for her wor in
12 developing this. He also commended the Mayor for his administrative efforts in complying with Coun il's
13 requests in accomplishing those goals.
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17 There being no further business, on a motion duly made, seconded and passed the meeting was adjourn-d.
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