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1 The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session at 7:30 p.m. Monday, August
2 17, 1992, in the Council Chambers in said City. President Elstro presided with the following
3 Councilmembers present: Lundy, Brookbank, Donat, McBride, Parker, Allen, Dickman and Hutton. The
4 following business was had to-wit:
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6 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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. 8 DEVOTIONS BY COUNCILMEMBER DICKMAN
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10 ROLL CALL
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12 Nine present.
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14 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF AUGUST 3.1992
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16 Councilmember McBride moved to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as prepared, seconded by
17 Councilmember Hutton and by unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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19 PRESENTATIONS OF REMONSTRANCES. PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS
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21 None presented.
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23 COMMUNICATIO NS FROM THE MAYOR
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25 Noting that he had been chastized by a Councilmember prior to the meeting for not making a report on a
26 regular basis, Mayor Cornett called attention to the changes being made to the lawn of the City Building. He
27 commended the Park Department employees for their hard work in getting that work done.
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29 REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
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31 Minutes of the July 30 and August 6 meetings were included in Council packets.
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33 Councilmember Hutton questioned City Attorney Milligan about the petition signed by residents in the 700
34 block of South West First Street which the Board of Works denied at its August 6 meeting. Milligan explained,
35 that prior to the passing of the ordinance that block was studied and surveyed by the Traffic Division with
36 residents indicating at that time there was no problem. He added that he would like to give the new parking
37 district within that area an opportunity to function and discuss with school officials how to better utilize the
38 parking lot which is owned by the City. He said the Board of Works had no plans to expand the area until
39 next spring when it would check to see how the present districting is working.
40
41 REPORTS FROM SPECIAL COMMITTEES
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43 Councilmember Lundy announced two work sessions on the budget: They are scheduled for 7 p.m.
44 Thursday, August 27, and 7 p.m. Monday, August 31. She also announced there would be a brief meeting
45 after the Council meeting tonight.
46
47 REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES
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49 Councilmember Brookbank commented on the article in the Palladium-Item about Pat Stirn leaving the Small
50 Business Development Center with the Richmond/Wayne County Chamber of Commerce to be in charge of
51 physician recruitment at Reid. She added that she feels the program is beneficial, noting that a few interns
52 have been at Reid this summer.
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54 REPORTS FROM OTHER COUNCIL COMMITTEES
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56 None were presented.
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58 ORDINANCES
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60 ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
61
62 Councilmember Hutton moved to suspend the rules and read on first reading by title only Ordinances No.44,
63 45, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61 and 62 - 1992. The motion was seconded by
64 Councilmember McBride and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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ORDINANCE NO. 44-1992
The Clerk read on first reading by title only Ordinance No. 44- 1992- AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE
TO BE KNOWN AS THE 1993 SALARY ORDINANCE
President Elstro announced the ordinance would remain on first reading.
ORDINANCE NO.45-1992
1 The Clerk read on first reading by title only Ordinance No. 45 - 1992 - AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE
1 AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF RICHMOND TO RECEIVE PAYMENTS FOR SERVICES TO BE
1 RENDERED TO THE RICHMOND SANITARY DISTRICT IN 1993
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1 Councilmember Brookbank moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 45 - 1992 to second
1 reading and read by title only,second by Councilmember McBride and carried by a unanimous voice vote.
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1 The Clerk read Ordinance No.45- 1992 on second reading.
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2 President Elstro declared the ordinance on public hearing. With no one speaking in favor or against the
2 ordinance, Councilmember Brookbank moved for engrossment, second by Councilmember McBride and
2 carried by a unanimous voice vote.
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2 Councilmember Lundy moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 45 - 1992 to third and final
2 reading and read by title only,second by Councilmember McBride and carried by a unanimous voice vote.
2
2 The Clerk read Ordinance No.45-1992 on third reading.
2
2 Ordinance No.45-1992 was adopted by the following call of the roll:
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3 Ayes:Lundy, Brookbank, Donat, McBride, Parker,Allen, Dickman, Hutton and Elstro (9)
32 Nays:None
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34 ORDINANCE NO.48-1992
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3 The Clerk read on first reading by title only Ordinance No. 48 - 1992- AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE
3 AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF RICHMOND TO RECEIVE PAYMENTS FOR SERVICES TO BE
3 RENDERED TO RICHMOND POWER AND LIGHT IN 1993
3
4 President Elstro announced the ordinance would remain on first reading.
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4 ORDINANCE NO.49-1992
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41 The Clerk read on first reading by title only Ordinance No. 49 - 1992 -AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE
4 AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR SERVICES FROM THE PARK AND RECREATION FUND TO THE
4 GENERAL FUND IN 1993
4
4 President Elstro announced the ordinance would remain on first reading.
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5 ORDINANCE NO.50-1992
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5 The Clerk read on first reading by title only Ordinance No. 50 - 1992 - AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE
5 AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF SERVICES FROM THE MOTOR VEHICLE HIGHWAY FUND TO THE
54 GENERAL FUND IN 1993
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5 Councilmember Brookbank moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 50 - 1992 to second
5 reading and read by title only,second by Councilmember McBride and carried by a unanimous voice vote.
5
5 The Clerk read Ordinance No.50-1992 on second reading.
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61 President Elstro announced the ordinance was on public hearing. There being no one speaking for or
6 against the ordinance, Councilmember McBride moved for engrossment, second by Councilmember
6 Brookbank and carried by a unanimous voice vote.
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6. Councilmember Brookbank moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 50 - 1992 to third and
final reading and read by title only, second by Councilmember Parker and carried by a unanimous voice
vote.
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3 The Clerk read Ordinance No.50-1992 on third reading.
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5 Ordinance No.50-1992 was adopted by the following call of the roll:
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7 Ayes: Lundy, Brookbank, Donat,McBride, Parker,Allen, Dickman, Hutton and Elstro(9)
8 Nays: None
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10 ORDINANCE NO.51 -1992
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12 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 51 - 1992 - AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING PAYMENT
13 FOR SERVICES FROM THE OFF-STREET PARKING FUND TO THE GENERAL FUND IN 1993
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15 In response to a comment from Councilmember Parker, City Attorney Milligan explained that the two
16 positions were in the Board of Works budget in the past as personnel supervised by the Board of Works.
17 That function has has been an administrative function of the City Clerk's office and these two positions were
18 funded out of the Board of Works budget.The entire proceeds from the parking operations were put into the
19 general fund out of which the hourly workers were paid. By adopting this ordinance it more accurately
20 explains the use of the money, according to Milligan, who said it was a much more accurate way to present
21 it.
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23 In last year's salary ordinance it showed the deputy clerk's salary which included the amount paid to the
24 deputy clerk for her role as assistant manager of off-street parking. However, the amount paid to the City
25 Clerk as manager of off-street parking, was not reflected in her base pay. In the ordinance showing the
26 salaries for 1992,the City Clerk's salary was reflected in four different places making it necessary to check all
27 of those places to determine the total salary paid.
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29 City Controller Dennis Grimes said the ordinance will ensure a more accurate way of accounting. He said
30 after review of the different funds this is exactly what he would like to see to establish and maintain an audit
31 trail. He added that in the future it will enable anyone to look at the salary ordinance and see that same
32 salary figure.
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34 Councilmember McBride moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 51 - 1992 to second
35 reading and read by title only,second by Councilmember Parker and carried by unanimous voice vote.
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37 The Clerk read Ordinance No.51 -1992 on second reading.
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39 President Elstro announced the ordinance on public hearing. There being no comments either for or against,
40 Councilmember McBride moved for engrossment, second by Councilmember Brookbank and carried by a
41 unanimous voice vote.
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43 Councilmember Lundy moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 51 - 1992 to third and final
44 reading and read by title only,second by Councilmember McBride and carried by a unanimous voice vote.
45
46 The Clerk read Ordinance No.51 - 1992 on third reading.
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48 Ordinance No.51 -1992 was adopted by the following call of the roll:
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50 Ayes:Lundy,Brookbank, Donat,McBride, Parker,Allen, Dickman, Hutton and Elstro(9)
51 Nays:None
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53 ORDINANCE NO.52-1992
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55 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 52 - 1992 - AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO BE KNOWN AS THE
56 1993 BUDGET
57
58 President Elstro announced the ordinance would remain on first reading.
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60 ORDINANCE NO.53-1992
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62 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 53 - 1992 - A SPECIAL ORDINANCE IN SUPPORT OF HOSTING THE
63 WHITE RIVER PARK STATE GAMES
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65 Mayor Cornett commended those who worked on the Games for their dedication, noting that it was a great
event in which a lot of citizens were involved and adding that he's received nothing but good feedback.
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3 Councilmember Brookbank moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 53 - 1992 to second
L reading and read by title only,second by Councilmember McBride and carried by a unanimous voice vote.-
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6 The Clerk read Ordinance No.53-1992 on second reading.
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President Elstro announced the ordinance was on public hearing. There being no comments either for or
against the ordinance, Councilmember McBride moved for engrossment, second by Councilmember Hutton
1 and carried by a unanimous voice vote.
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Councilmember Hutton moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 53- 1992 to third and final
1 reading and read by title only, second by Councilmember McBride and carried by a unanimous voice vote.
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1 The Clerk read Ordinance No.53-1992 on third reading.
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1 Ordinance No.53-1992 was adopted by the following call of the roll:
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1 Ayes:Lundy, Brookbank, Donat, McBride,Parker,Allen, Dickman, Hutton and Elstro (9)
21 Nays: None
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2 ORDINANCE NO,54-1992
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2 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 54 - 1992 - AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY
2 OF RICHMOND TO RECEIVE A DONATION FROM CHUCK WELLINGS
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2 Councilmember Parker asked that the ordinance be read for clarification.
The Clerk read Ordinance No.54-1992:
31 "Whereas the City of Richmond, Indiana, has the option of accepting or rejecting donations for a specific
purpose, and
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3 "Whereas the acceptance of a donation for a specific purpose constitutes the appropriation of such property
3• for the intended purpose,
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3 "NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana, that the
3 donation of a 1985 Toyota Van having a value of $8,500 for the use of the Fire Department Arson
3 Investigation Unit is hereby gratefully accepted as the generous gift of Wellings Pontiac, Inc., and Charles A.
41 "Chuck" Wellings, Jr., President and owner of Wellings Pontiac, Mazda, Toyota and Mitsubishi is hereby
4 acknowledged with the heart-felt gratitude of the citizens of Richmond."
4
4 Councilmember Brookbank moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 54 - 1992 to second
44 reading and read by title only,second by Councilmember McBride and carried by a unanimous voice vote.
4.
4 The Clerk read Ordinance No.54-1992 on second reading.
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4 City Attorney Thomas Milligan said most of the time appropriation ordinances deal with cash but whan a
4 donation of property is received an ordinance establishes the value and Council acknowledges the
5 generosity of a citizen. Councilmember Dickman commented that the vehicle was a fine asset to the fire
5 department and he personally expressed his appreciation to Wellings.
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5t President Elstro announced the ordinance was on public hearing. There being no comment either for or
5, against the ordinance, Councilmember McBride moved for engrossment, second by Councilmember Hutton
5. and carried by a unanimous voice vote.
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5 Councilmember Brookbank moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 54 - 1992 to third and
5 final reading and read by title only, second by Councilmember McBride and carried by a unanimous voice
5' vote.
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6 The Clerk read Ordinance No.54-1992 on third reading.
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6 Ordinance No.54- 1992 was adopted by the following call of the roll:
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65 Ayes:Lundy, Brookbank, Donat, McBride, Parker,Allen, Dickman, Hutton and Elstro (9)
Nays:None
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3 ORDINANCE NO.55-1992
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5 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 55 - 1992 - AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1992
6 BUDGET
7
8 City Attorney Milligan explained that the ordinance would allow the transfer of money within the airport
9 budget generated through revenue operations at the airport to purchase lounge furniture and weather access
10 terminal.
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12 Councilmember Brookbank commented she was at the airport and is happy with the improvements being
13 made there.
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15 Councilmember Hutton moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 55 - 1992 to second
16 reading and read by title only,second by Councilmember Parker and carried by a unanimous voice vote.
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18 The Clerk read Ordinance No.55 -1992 on second reading.
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20 President Elstro announced the ordinance on public hearing. Mayor Cornett commented on his observations
21 during a tour at the airport that afternoon. He said he was impressed with the painting that has been done
22 and invited everyone to go see for themselves, adding that the furniture does need replacing. He said he
23 took a ride on the newly painted taxi way and it is getting rave reviews from the pilots resulting in some
24 excellent feedback. He said there is still work to be done but he is pleased with the terrific progress that's
25 been made. He noted that 400 gallons of paint had been used to paint the white lines on the main runway so
26 it shows up at night.
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28 There being no comments against the ordinance, Councilmember McBride moved for engrossment, second
29 by Councilmember Brookbank and carried by a unanimous voice vote.
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31 Councilmember Brookbank moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 55 - 1992 to third and
32 final reading and read by title only, second by Councilmember McBride and carried by a unanimous voice
33 vote.
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35 The Clerk read Ordinance No.55-1992 on third reading.
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37 Ordinance No.55-1992 was adopted on the following call of the roll:
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39 Ayes: Lundy, Brookbank, Donat,McBride, Parker,Allen, Dickman, Hutton and Elstro(9)
40 Nays: None
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42 ORDINANCE NO.56-1992
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44 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 56 - 1992 - A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A GRANT
45 APPLICATION TO THE INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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47 Councilmember McBride moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 56 - 1992 to second
48 reading and read by title only, second by Councilmember Parker and carried by a unanimous voice vote.
49
50 The Clerk read Ordinance No.56-1992 on second reading.
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52 President Elstro announced the ordinance on public hearing. There being no comments either for or against
53 the ordinance, Councilmember McBride moved for engrossment, second by Councilmember Hutton and
54 carried by a unanimous voice vote.
55
56 Councilmember Lundy moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 56 - 1992 to third and final
57 reading and read by title only, second by Councilmember Brookbank and carried by a unanimous voice
58 vote.
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' 60 The Clerk read Ordinance No.56-1992 on third reading.
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62 Ordinance No.56-1992 was adopted on the following call of the roll:
63
64 Ayes: Lundy, Brookbank, Donat, McBride, Parker,Allen, Dickman, Hutton and Elstro(9)
65 Nays: None
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2 ORDINANCE NO. 57-1992
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 57 - 1992 - A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP AT
2105 WEST NATIONAL ROAD
President Elstro announced the ordinance would go to the Planning Commission.
9 ORDINANCE NO.58-1992
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1 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 58 - 1992 -A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 3271 -
11977,A PLANNED RESIDENTIAL UNIT DEVELOPMENT AT 2030 CHESTER BOULEVARD
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1 President Elstro announced the ordinance would go to the Planning Commission.
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1 ORDINANCE NO.59-1992
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1 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 59 - 1992 - A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2 -
1 1992,AN AMENDMENT TO THE 1992 SALARY ORDINANCE
2
2 City Attorney Thomas Milligan explained the ordinance, noting that the senior accountant position in the City
2 Controller's office had been deleted and a junior accountant position was being added and would be the
2 second level of responsibility under the City Controller. The position was filled by transfer from another
24 position within the office where eight people are employed. Asked about the savings, City Controller Dennis
2 Grimes pointed out that the senior accountanct drew $30,000 and the junior accountant position pays
2 $21,064. He added that there will be a restructuring of job responsibilities so that everyone will become
2 more efficient through cross training.
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2• Grimes said head count in the office will not increase and the restructuring will bring about a co-office
3 manager type of function where two individuals will be able to fulfill all of the controller's duties.
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3 Commenting on the City Controller's salary being paid, in part, by RP & L, Grimes said that those City
31 employees being paid by-RP & L all receive separate checks. Part of the rearrangement in the accounting
3 procedures,he added,will make that unnecessary.
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3 Councilmember Brookbank moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 59 - 1992 to second
3 reading and read by title only,second by Councilmember McBride and carried by a unanimous voice vote.
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3' The Clerk read Ordinance No.59-1992 on second reading.
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4 President Elstro announced the ordinance on public hearing. There being no comment either for or against
4 the ordinance, Councilmember McBride moved for engrossment, second by Councilmember Brookbank and
4 carried by a unanimous voice vote.
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4. Councilmember Lundy moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 59 - 1992 to third and final
41 reading and read by title only,second by Councilmember McBride and carried by a unanimous voice vote.
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4 The Clerk read Ordinance No.59-1992 on third reading.
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5 Ordinance No. 59-1992 was adopted on the following call of the roll:
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5' Ayes: Lundy, Brookbank, Donat, McBride,Parker,Allen, Dickman, Hutton and Elstro (9)
5 Nays: None
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5 ORDINANCE NO.60-1992
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5 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 60 - 1992 - A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP AT
5 635-645 SOUTH E STREET
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6; President Elstro announced the ordinance would go to the Planning Commission.
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NANCE NO.61 -1992
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64 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 61 - 1992-A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF A
65 STATEMENT OF BENEFITS FOR A PROPERTY OWNER APPLYING FOR DEDUCTIONS UNDER I.C.
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2 City Attorney Thomas Milligan explained that by passing the ordinance the property owner, Primex Plastics,
3 could take advantage of the tax abatement.
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5 Councilmember Brookbank moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 61 - 1992 to second
6 reading and read by title only,second by Councilmember McBride and carried by a unanimous voice vote.
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8 President Elstro announced the ordinance on public hearing. There being no comments either for or against
9 the ordinance, Councilmember McBride moved for engrossment, second by Councilmember Brookbank and
10 carried by a unanimous voice vote.
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12 Councilmember Brookbank moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 61 - 1992 to third and
13 final reading and read by title only, second by Councilmember McBride and carried by a unanimous voice
14 vote.
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16 The Clerk read Ordinance No.61 -1992 on third reading.
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18 Ordinance No. 61 - 1992 was adopted on the following call of the roll:
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20 Ayes: Lundy, Brookbank, Donat, McBride,Parker,Allen, Dickman, Hutton and Elstro (9)
21 Nays:None
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23 ORDINANCE NO.62-1992
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25 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 62 - 1992 - AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1992
26 BUDGET
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28 City Attorney Thomas Milligan explained the ordinance would allow the transfer of park mowing funds to the
29 Board of Works for the city mowing contract.
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31 Councilmember Brookbank moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 62 - 1992 to second
32 reading and read by title only,second by Councilmember Lundy and carried by a unanimous voice vote.
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34 The Clerk read Ordinance No.62-1992 on second reading.
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36 President Elstro announced Ordinance No. 62- 1992 on public hearing.There being no comments either for
37 or against the ordinance Councilmember Parker moved for engrossment, second by Councilmember
38 McBride and carried by a unanimous voice vote.
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40 Councilmember Lundy moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 62 - 1992 to third and final
41 reading and read by title only,second by Councilmember Brookbank and carried by a unanimous voice vote.
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43 The Clerk read Ordinance No.62-1992 on third reading.
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45 Ordinance No. 62- 1992 was adopted on the following call of the roll:
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47 Ayes:Lundy, Brookbank, Donat, McBride,Parker,Allen, Dickman, Hutton and Elstro (9)
48 Nays:None
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50 ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
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52 ORDINANCE NO.36-1992
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54 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 36 - 1992 - AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE FIXING THE ANNUAL
55 COMPENSATION OF ALL ELECTED CITY OFFICERS FOR 1993
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57 City Attorney Thomas Milligan noted that the ordinance had an amendment, a second reading amendment
58 which moved the salaries back to the 1992 level. Councilmember Hutton moved to accept the amended
59 ordinance,second by Councilmember Lundy and carried by a unanimous voice vote.
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61 Councilmember Brookbank explained that the finance committee initially thought it would be a good gesture
62 to give raises,but after discovering the budget restraints this year,decided against it.
63
64 President Elstro announced the ordinance on public hearing.There being no comments either for or against
65 the ordinance, Councilmember Hutton moved for engrossment, second by Councilmember Parker and
carried by a unanimous voice vote.
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a €r •. gailmember Allen moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No:36 - 1992 to third and final
:• r lip F fadtg.aiid r..ead by title only,second by Councilmember Brookbank'and carried by a unanimous voice vote:
m ja-Clerk read Ordin
ance No.36-1992 on third reading. Il
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`�tt,, ',; -4.0 c� i1 ember Lundy wanted it made absolutely clear that no elected-city officials will receive raises
. ,fin ` di,nance No.`36-1992 was adopted on the following call of the roll :�
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' j. yAyes ujntly; Brookbank, Donat, McBride, Parker,Allen, Dickman,'Hutton and Elstro (9)''
1 Nays: None
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1 OLD BUSINESS
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1 None was presented.
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11 MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
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2 Bill Smith, Manager of the Street Department, gave an update on the paving that was started
2 two-and-one-half years ago. By the end of December he said the paving would be right on schedule with two
2 and one half more years to go. He said he is happy that his department has been able to achieve the goal of
26 having the City's streets in good shape.
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2 Councilmember Donat asked for an agenda to show when and where streets will be paved to assure
2 residents the project was on schedule and Smith said he would submit a tentative schedule.
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2 Mayor Cornett added his praise of Smith's department and the terrific job its done in staying on schedule as
2 well as getting the special day-to-day requests done without lodging any complaints.
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3 Councilmember McBride said he felt that one of the primary goals of the City administration should be to
3 bring Smith's salary up with the other department heads and unless that is done he will not give a positive
3 vote.
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3 In response to Councilmember Donat's request to tell about the five-year plan, Smith said that streets had
34 got into a bad condition and he sat down with the Council and the Mayor with a plan that would take five
37 years to get the streets up above the average of any other city this size in the state. He said that plan is
staying on schedule and added that the present City administration is behind the program 100 percent and
3 continues to support the original plan.
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4 Although grateful for the personal accolades, Smith said it is his whole department which deserves the
4 s xedit,-adding that nothing gets done just by him and his workers. It has to start in the Mayor's office, goes to
4 , -t o Council and ends up with him. He said he can't do anything unless he gets permission to do it.
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4 f .Z` ,ere being no further business,on a motion duly made,seconded and passed,the meeting was adjourned.
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6 ATTEST:
6, Norma Carnes,City Clerk
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