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PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND. INDIANA. APRIL 3. 1989
1 The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session April 3, 1989 at the hour of
2 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers in said City. President Hutton presided with the following
3 Councilmembers present: Elstro, Lundy, Brookbank, Hankinson, McBride, Parker, Morris and Paust.
4 Absent: None. Representatives of the following media were in attendance: WKBV/WFMG, WHON/WQLK
5 i and Palladium Item. The following business was had to-wit:
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7 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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9 !SILENT DEVOTIONS
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11 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MARCH 20,1989
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13 Councilmember Brookbank moved to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as prepared, seconded
14 by Councilmember Morris and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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16 COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
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18 Mayor Frank H. Waltermann reported on the upcoming Urban Horizons Conference to be held in
19 Indianapolis on April 16th through the 19th. He said there will be 36 persons attending from Richmond with
20 most attending paying there own way. Mayor Waltermann said we were very fortunate that the conference
21 was being held in Indianapolis.
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23 ; Mayor Waltermann told the Council that Mr. Kinnett sent his apologies for the cancellation of his meeting, but
24 I he was with prospective investors in the community and in the past two weeks has spoken with two local
25 firms that are expanding.
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27 Mayor Waltermann stated that at the recent Staff meeting, he had spoke of budgets and they would be
28 I putting in program and performance standards to assist in preparation of budgets. He also reported that
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concrete crews from the Street Department had been out for the first time today and they were working on
I NW L Street, Berry Field, S.W. 15th and South E Street.
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32 ; Mayor Waltermann reminded the Council that he had included a copy of the Performing Arts Study with their
33 i Council packets and now different forms of financing were being investigated. He said he has met with a
34 development group that wants to look at financing performing arts centers.
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36 Mayor Waltermann reported that Mr.Andy Houston, architect with the Housing and Urban Development, has
37 received permission from Secretary Kemp to come to the City of Richmond and attend the Urban Horizons
38 Conference and stay on in the City for planning on a RUDAG conference to hopefully be held in Richmond.
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40 REPORTS FROM CITY DEPARTMENTS
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42 I None were presented.
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44 ! REPORTS FROM OTHER OFFICES
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46 None were presented.
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48 4 REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
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50 l Mr. Barden stated that in view of the lengthy agenda, he would not make a formal report, but would respond
51 Ito questions from the Council.
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53 ! Councilmember Brookbank commented on a letter she received about the intersection at South 16th and E
54 being very dangerous. The letter asked that a signal be investigated.
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56 President Hutton said she had also received the inquiry and wondered about a flashing light like the
57 I intersection of 16th and South A.
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59 Mr. Barden said he would refer the matter to Traffic, since the Board of Works was cancelled this week due
60 Ito no quorum.
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62 I Councilmember Morris said she had inquired about the intersection and there had been six accidents there
63 i between March of 1988 and March of 1989 and that with the East Main Street Project, the traffic will
64 probably increase.
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1 REPORTS FROM SPECIAL COMMITTEES
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3 None were presented.
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5 REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES
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7 None were presented.
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9 REPORTS FROM SPECIAL COUNCIL COMMITTEES
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11 None were presented.
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13 MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
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15 Housing Vouchers-Keith McGathey
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17 Mr. Keith McGathey, Director of the Richmond Housing Authority, made a presentation to the Council on an
18 invitation by HUD to apply for up to thirty housing vouchers. Mr. McGathey said the housing voucher
19 program was similar to Section 8 except in the manner the funds were paid to the participants and the
20 allowable payments. He said the waiting list for Section 8 was extensive and the local Authority would apply
21 for 24 vouchers to help alleviate the waiting list.
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23 Councilmember Morris asked how the program worked and Mr. McGathey explained that Section 8 sets a
24 Fair Market Rent to be paid and no other allowances are made, but with the housing vouchers additional
25 funds could be paid out of pocket to make up rent payments.
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27 Councilmember Morris asked if local landlords were willing to participate in the program and Mr. McGathey
28 said he did not foresee any problems.
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30 Councilmember Parker asked why they would be applying for 24 when they could apply for 30 and Mr.
31 McGathey explained the thirty is based on a dollar allotment and with the bedroom requirements they will
32 only be able to apply for 24 vouchers.
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34 Councilmember Elstro asked how long it will take to implement the program and Mr. McGathey said within
35 two to three months.
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37 Animal Control Functions-Dr.Carolyn Blakey
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39 Dr. Carolyn Blakey presented the Council with a presentation from the Humane Existence for Lost Pets, Inc.
40 for Animal Control for the City of Richmond and Wayne County area. She said this was the first
41 presentation and hoped that after the presentation a study group would be formed. The proposal included
42 providing the Richmond and Wayne County area with: 1. Response to all animal control calls on the 24
43 hour, 7 day basis. 2. Providing a larger and better shelter facility, 3. Establishing a detailed record keeping
44 system for all animals brought to the shelter, 4. Educating the public about animal care and laws and 5.
45 Establishing a spay/neuter protocol for all adopted animals.
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47 Ms. Blakey directed the attention of the Council to the sample budgets included and the proposed revenue
48 which would include City and County funding amounting to 75%of the budget and the additional from fund
49 raising activities.
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51 Ms. Blakey said total animal control within one group would be a major step for the City and the proposal
52 needs study time and time to work out details.
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54 Greater Richmond Progress committee Update-Mary Jo Clark
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56 Ms. Mary Jo Clark, Chairman cf the Greater Richmond Progress Committee, gave the Council an update on
57 the Committee. Ms. Clark expressed her excitement about happenings in the community and finds that
58 while traveling around the State as Co-director of Leadership Wayne County she is approached by others
59 asking about Richmond and such activities as the Master Plan, Performing Arts/Conference Center, Gorge,
60 Arts and Historic Preservation which are all public/private undertakings.
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62 Ms. Clark explained the GRPC is a vital committee for use of expertise of the private sector and involves all
63 levels of society allowing for community conversation and education.
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65 Ms. Clark stated that there are issues brought to the GRPC and they identify the major issues that need
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1 study, using a task force system to analyze and make recommendations. She said the time for study by a •
2 task force is one and one/half to two years and there have been some successful recommendations in the
3 past. Ms. Clark added that the Zero Base Drop Out Program was part of a task force study along with the
4 Park Bond, Richmond Community School referendum, child care, and the Literacy Coalition. A GRPC Task
5 Force is now working with the Master Plan and Performing Arts/Conference Center studies.
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7 Ms. Clark said other issues being studies include substance abuse, with Wayne County having one of the
8 highest in the state, adolescent pregnancy with Wayne County being the second highest rate in the state.
9 Welfare reform was also studies with a recent recommendation by the Task Force to allow local input into the
10 State Welfare Reform plan. An Education Task Force was formed in January with Jon Ford and Ann Runyon
11 co-chairing and the school administration and Board of Trustees working with the task force. Ms. Clark said
12 the GRPC has requested the work of the Education Task Force to be completed in six to nine months.
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14 Ms. Clark invited the participation by the members of Council and to ask them to serve on a task force. She
15 said the next meeting of the Board of Directors will be on April 20th with a report from the Adolescent
16 Pregnancy Task Force and the May 18th meeting will include a recommendation on the Performing
17 Arts/Conference Center study.
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19 ADDITION OF ORDINANCE NO. 24-1989 TO AGENDA
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21 Councilmember Lundy moved to allow Ordinance No.24-1989 to be added to the Agenda for reconsideration
22 of an appropriation within the Continuing Education/Training Fund, seconded by Councilmember Morris and
23 on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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25 RESOLUTIONS
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27 Councilmember Morris moved to suspend the rules and read Resolutions No. 5 and 6-1989 by title only,
28 seconded by Councilmember Parker and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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30 RESOLUTION NO. 5-1989
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32 The Clerk read by title only Resolution No. 5-1989 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF
33 RICHMOND, INDIANA TO MAKE FULL APPLICATION FOR AN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
34 INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM GRANT, AND AUTHORIZING FRANK H. WALTERMANN, MAYOR, TO
35 SIGN AND SUBMIT SUCH APPLICATION TO THE INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, EXECUTE
36 THE GRANT AGREEMENT AND TO EXPEND THE GRANT FUNDS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
37 PROVISIONS OF THE GRANT AGREEMENT.
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39 Ms.Janet McFarland,Grants Administrator, explained that both Resolution No.5 and 6 authorizes the City to
40 submit applications to the Department of Commerce to assist two businesses in the City.
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42 Councilmember Morris asked about the amount of funds involved and Ms. McFarland said that the
43 application for J E Parker was for 66,000. and for Cabinet Tops was 50,000.
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45 There being no further discussion, Councilmember Morris moved for adoption of Resolution No. 5-1898,
46 seconded by Councilmember Brookbank and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
47
48 RESOLUTION NO.6-1989
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50 The Clerk read by title only Resolution No. 6-1989 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF
51 RICHMOND, INDIANA TO MAKE FULL APPLICATION FOR AN INVESTMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM
52 GRANT, AND AUTHORIZING FRANK H. WALTERMANN, MAYOR, TO SIGN AND SUBMIT SUCH
53 APPLICATION TO THE INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, EXECUTE THE GRANT AGREEMENT
54 AND TO EXPEND THE GRANT FUNDS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE GRANT
55 AGREEMENT.
56
57 There being no discussion, Councilmember Elstro moved for adoption of Resolution No. 6-1898, seconded
58 by Councilmember Brookbank and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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60 ORDINANCES
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62 ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
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64 Councilmember Elstro moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinances No. 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23 and
65 24-1989 on first reading by title only, seconded by Councilmember Morris and on unanimous voice vote the
motion was carried.
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1 ORDINANCE NO. 17-1989
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3 The Clerk read on first reading by title only Ordinance No. 17-1989 - AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE A
4 CERTAIN PUBLIC WAY WITHIN WITH CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA BEING THAT PORTION OF EAST
5 MAIN STREET RUNNING BETWEEN SOUTH 3RD AND SOUTH 5TH STREETS.
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7 President Hutton announced Ordinance No. 17-1989 would be assigned to the Plan Commission for public
8 hearing.
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10 ORDINANCE NO.18-1989
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12 The Clerk read on first reading by title only Ordinance No. 18-1989 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
13 CHAPTER 154 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE BEING ORDINANCE NO. 2325-1968 COMMONLY KNOWN
14 AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA PROVIDING FOR THE
15 REZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 115 NORTH 9TH STREET FROM R-4 MULTI-FAMILY
16 RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO C-3 CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT.
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18 President Hutton announced Ordinance No. 18-1989 would be assigned to the Plan Commission for public
19 hearing.
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21 APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO.20-1989
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23 The Clerk read on first reading by title only Appropriation Ordinance No. 20-1989 - AN ORDINANCE TO
24 APPROPRIATE WITHIN THE CUMULATIVE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND.
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26 President Hutton announced Ordinance No.20-1989 would be advertised for public hearing.
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28 APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO.21-1989
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30 The Clerk read on first reading by title only Appropriation Ordinance No. 21-1989 - AN ORDINANCE TO
31 APPROPRIATE WITHIN THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET FUND.
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33 President Hutton announced Ordinance No.21-1989 would be advertised for public hearing.
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35 APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO.22-1989
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37 The Clerk read on first reading by title only Appropriation Ordinance No. 22-1989 - AN ORDINANCE TO
38 APPROPRIATE WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND.
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40 President Hutton announced Ordinance No.22-1989 would be advertised for public hearing.
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42 APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO.23-1989
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44 The Clerk read on first reading by title only Appropriation Ordinance No. 23-1989 -AN ORDINANCE TO
45 APPROPRIATE WITHIN THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER FUND.
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47 President Hutton announced Ordinance No.23-1989 would be advertised for public hearing.
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49 APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO.24-1989
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51 The Clerk read on first reading; by title only Appropriation Ordinance No. 24-1989 - AN ORDINANCE TO
52 APPROPRIATE WITHIN THE :ONTINUING EDUCATION/TRAINING FUND.
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54 President Hutton announced Ordinance No.24-1989 would be advertised for public hearing.
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56 ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
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58 Councilmember Elstro moved to allow Ordinance No. 13-1989 to be read as the first ordinance on second
59 reading to accommodate the representative speaking for the Ordinance, seconded by Councilmember
60 Morris and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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62 ORDINANCE NO.13-1989
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64 The Clerk read on first readi A by title only Ordinance No. 13-1989 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
65 CHAPTER 154 OF THE MUI? :.IPAL CODE BEING ORDINANCE NO.2325-1968 COMMONLY KNOWN
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1 AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA PROVIDING FOR THE
2 REZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 215 INDUSTRIAL PARKWAY FROM M-1 GENERAL
3 INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT TO M-1 SU GENERAL INDUSTRIAL SPECIAL USE DISTRICT AND
4 AUTHORIZING THE SPECIAL USE OF SAID PROPERTY FOR AN ADVERTISING AGENCY.
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6 President Hutton announced Ordinance No. 13-1989 was on public hearing.
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8 Councilmember Morris, Plan Commission representative, informed the Council the Ordinance was for
9 Marketing and Creative Services to use a former residence as a business. The location is in an Industrial
10 District and the Plan Commission felt it was a good location for the business and a good usage.
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12 Speaking in favor of Ordinance No. 13-1989 was Mr. Robert Burton, 25 North 7th Street, Attorney at Law
13 representing the petitioner. Mr. Burton explained the location was on Industrial Parkway and is currently a
14 residential property. The zoning change allows Marketing and Creative Service to be located where they
1'5 will be servicing industrial clientele in that direct area.
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17 There being no further discussion, Councilmember Hankinson moved for engrossment of Ordinance No.
18 13-1989,seconded by Councilmember Parker and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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20 Councilmember Morris moved to suspend the rules and move Ordinance No. 13-1989 to third and final
21 reading and read by title only, seconded by Councilmember McBride and on unanimous voice vote the
22 motion was carried.
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24 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 13-1989 on third and final reading by title only.
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26 Ordinance No. 13-1989 was adopted on the following call of the roll:,
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28 Ayes: Elstro, Lundy, Brookbank, Hankinson, McBride, Parker, Morris Paust and Hutton (9)
29 Nays: None
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31 AMENDED ORDINANCE NO.7-1989
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33 The Clerk read on second reading Amended Ordinance No. 7-1989 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
34 CHAPTER 154 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE, BEING ORDINANCE NO. 2325-1968, COMMONLY KNOWN
35 AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, PROVIDING FOR THE
36 REZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE RICHMOND MUNICIPAL AIRPORT FROM AZ AIRPORT
37 ZONE DISTRICT TO AZ SU AIRPORT ZONE SPECIAL USE DISTRICT AND AUTHORIZING THE
38 SPECIAL USE OF SAID PROPERTY FOR THE LAND APPLICATION OF DIGESTED SLUDGE.
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40 President Hutton announced Amended Ordinance No. 7-1989 had been held on public hearing for additional
41 input by the public. She requested no repeat speakers from the last two public hearings and that comments
42 be limited and not repetitive.
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44 Speaking in favor of Amended Ordinance No. 7-1989 was Ms. Jackie Makela, 17 Bon Aire Lane, with the
45 Richmond Sanitary District. Ms. Makela explained that sludge was the resultant solids of treatment of
46 wastewater and the treatment allows determination of problems and correction to be made prior to usage.
47 Ms. Makela said the sludge was held in the plant 30 to 60 days and if a problem were to be detected it would
48 then be removed by a special company.
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50 Ms. Makela told the Council that in 1982 the Industrial Pre-Treatment Ordinance was written and all
51 industries are checked and they do adhere to regulations. Ms. Makela explained that in 1984 the digestors
52 were cleaned of any contaminated sludge and in 1985 the sludge application program was started statewide.
53 In 1987 the State granted approval to participate and in 1988 Wayne County approved zoning for the
54 application of sludge.
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56 Ms. Makela stated that the City of Richmond applied sludge in the 40's and 50's with no regulations and now
57 there are strict regulations. She added that other cities use sludge as commercial fertilizer on public
58 facilities.
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60 Ms. Makela said the Sanitary District has not developed the application process for their own use, but follow
61 the mandates of the State and it is monitored prior to application for PCB's and heavy metals in order that it
62 be used in a wise agricultural manner. She said the new EPA regulations include septic tank waste as
63 sludge making all waste in the County affected.
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65 Ms. Makela explained she could reference studies showing no significant health risk with low rate application
and the new EPA regulations support the application of sludge as a beneficial use of sewage sludge.
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1 Ms. Makela addressed the well at Garrison School and explained it was 112 ft. deep and covered with clay
2 soil and gravel soil. She said the clay soil will tie up any heavy metals retained in the sludge and the EPA
3 indicates the well is well protected. Ms. Makela said the Airport land meets a lot of technical criteria with 111
4 deep drainage tiles and good soil properties.
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6 Ms. Makela warned the Council that the fate of the application program may rest with their decision on this
7 ordinance.
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9 Councilmember Morris asked Ms. Makela to identify her credentials and Ms. Makela stated she was the
10 Environmental Manager of the Sanitary District with eight years of experience in the treatment plant.
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12 Councilmember Morris stated that Mr. Ralph Willis had indicated there was no crises if they were not able to
13 use the Airport land and did Ms. Makela feel the concern and apprehension was worth using the land for the
14 application.
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16 j Ms. Makela said the land was a technically superior field and area and they preferred to do the application
17 there rather than less suited land because it was in the"boonies".
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19 Councilmember asked what procedures the farmers went through to receive the sludge applications and Ms.
20 Makela explained soil samples are taken, surrounding water, soil and bedrock is evaluated and the legal
21 descriptions are submitted to the State for permission and then the County for proper zoning with the
22 process taking 1 to 11/2 years.
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24 Councilmember Paust asked about record keeping on the trucks that haul the sludge and how many fields in
25 the Airport would be used for the application.
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27 Ms. Makela reported that they know the volume of each truck and evaluate the sludge for PCB's in the plant
28 I and also take samplings from each truck. The gallonage for each field and the concentration is known. She
29 '' said there are maximums that can be applied based on life time accumulations.
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31 Councilmember Paust commented his fears were problems developing 10 to 15 years from now and Ms.
32 Makela informed the Council that monthly reports were submitted to the County Extension Office and Health
33 Departments and annual reports to the EPA and if 80% of the accumulated total is applied it will be be so
34 noted on the deed of the property.
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36 Ms. Makela said with the low application rates, they could exceed 20 years of applications and the major
37 concerns of the farmers are the nitrogen and phosphorus being added to the soil. Ms. Makela explained the
38 application process and that the Airport property would be limited to only soil injection. She added that if it is
39 properly digested, there is only a musty smell connected with application and the smell will disappear as
40 soon as the ground is turned over.
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42 Ms. Makela informed the Council that sludge applications were made in December directly across
43 Niewoehner Road from Garrison School without complaints.
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45 Speaking in opposition to Am•:nded Ordinance No. 7-1989 was Ms. Jeannie Magaw, 5774 St. Rd. 227
46 South. Ms. Magaw presented the Council petitions and letters from Garrison School parents and expressed
47 her concerns with the long range effects on water in the area. She also shared some articles regarding
48 sludge application in Gratis and spoke of other articles regarding the build up of PCB's and the fact that they
49 can never be removed.
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51 Councilmember Elstro asked Ms. Magaw if she was aware of any smell with application made in December
52 and Ms. Magaw said she was not.
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54 Also speaking in opposition was Dr. Paul Bergfelder, Breckenridge Dr., Richmond, IN. Dr. Bergfelder said
55 as a parent he was concerned that any risk was too great for children. He said 450 children and digested
56 sewage sludge do not go together. Dr. Bergfelder added the track record for the Environmental
57 Management was not very good and he was concerned with toxins that we might not even be aware of yet.
58 He said he did not want the sludge in the school yard.
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60 Ms.Jean Stoner, 432 South 16th St., told the Council she had family and friends in the Boston, In area and 111
61 wondered if the application of sludge was absolutely safe would the Sanitary District guarantee it and pay for
62 testing and replacement of the water supply if necessary.
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64 Ms. Nancy Cox, 4407 St. Rd. 227 South, expressed her concern for the children at Garrison School. She
65 spoke of two newspaper article.,.showing asbestos found in treated sewage and that Baer Field in Ft. Wayne
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1 did not want the sludge application. She said that in 1985 the EPA had stopped the use as a fertilizer. Ms.
2 Cox said she has also seen many accidents on Boston Pike and she did not feel the convenience could
3 outweigh the concerns. She recommended it be placed somewhere else.
4
5 Ms. Tracy Ramsey of 217 North Salem, Boston, In. said she had spoken with a water specialist at Ball State
6 and had been informed that after awhile the clay cannot absorb and they do have real concerns with the
7 water in the area with 25 ft.wells.
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9 Ms. Levara Specht, 240 South 14th Street, told the Council she had family in the area of the Airport. She
10 said that 30 gals of sludge per acre per year was a lot of sludge and there is still a problem with run off into a
11 creek at the rear of her family's property. She said she did not understand how they could take out the
12 PCB's, lead and mercury once it was in water and there was a real concern with the asbestos since
13 Richmond had an asbestos industry.
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15 Ms. Specht said it was scary to think that ground could not be used for root crop for one year after sludge
16 applications.
17 Mr. Mike Rice, 4144 St. Rd. 122 East told the Council that golf courses thrived on fertilizer and the City
18 should show good faith and apply the sludge to the City owned gold courses before applying it to land in the
19 County.
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21 Hearing no further comment, Councilmember Hankinson moved for engrossment of Amended Ordinance No.
22 7-1898,seconded by Councilmember Brookbank and on voice vote the motion was carried.
23
24 Councilmember Paust asked members of the audience with articles regarding the application of sludge to
25 please forward copies to him.
26
27 Councilmember Elstro moved to suspend the rules and move Amended Ordinance No. 7-1989 to third and
28 final reading and read by title only. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Brookbank and defeated
29 on a voice vote with Councilmember Paust voting no.
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31 Councilmember Morris suggested that Ms. Makela allow persons in the community with questions to view the
32 treatment facility and the process of application to the fields.
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34 Ms. Makela said there would be no problem with the cooperation of the weather.
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36 Amended Ordinance No. 7-1989 will return on third and final reading on April 17, 1989.
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38 ORDINANCE NO.12-1989
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40 The Clerk read on second reading Ordinance No. 12-1989 -AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 154
41 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE BEING ORDINANCE NO. 2325-1968 COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING
42 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA PROVIDING FOR THE REZONING OF PROPERTY
43 LOCATED AT 647 INDIANA AVENUE FROM C-4 GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT TO M-1 LIGHT
44 INDUSTRIAL SPECIAL USE DISTRICT AND AUTHORIZING THE SPECIAL USE OF SAID PROPERTY
45 FOR A VEHICLE IMPOUND STORAGE AREA.
46
47 President Hutton announced Ordinance No. 12-1989 was on public hearing.
48
49 Councilmember Morris informed the Council that the Plan Commission unanimously defeated the petition for
50 rezoning since it would permit an offensive use in a residential neighborhood with an impound area and
51 could cause further decline of property values.
52
53 Speaking against Ordinance No. 12-1989 was Mr. Rodney McCully of 14 Worley Court. He said he was
54 representing the neighbors in the area and they were against the impound area. He said that Mr. Stamper
55 had been in the area one year and had moved in automobiles and semi-trailers. Mr. McCully said they have
56 complained but there have been no changes and they would like to see the area cleaned up. He said since
57 the zoning was denied by the Plan Commission, Mr. Stamper has continued to move in vehicles.
58
59 Mr. Barden said the complaint has not been forwarded to the City Attorney for action and depending on the
60 decision of the Council tonight, he will pursue the proper legal remedies.
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__ 62 Councilmember McBride asked why it would go to the City Attorney if it were a violation of the zoning
63 ordinance and Mr. Dan Dooley explained that the Plan Department had conversation with Mr. Stamper and
64 had no cooperation, but they had filed the petition to rezone. He said if the Common Council defeats the
65 ordinance he will request the City Attorney to file suit.
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1 There being no further discussion, Councilmember Brookbank moved for engrossment, seconded by
2 Councilmember Parker and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
3
4 Councilmember Brookbank moved to suspend the rules and move Ordinance No. 12-1989 to third and final
5 reading and read by title only, seconded by Councilmember Morris and on unanimous voice vote the motion
6 was carried.
7
8 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 12-1989 on third and final reading by title only.
9
10 Ordinance No. 12-1989 was defeated on the following call of the roll:
11
12 Ayes: None
13 Nays: Elstro, Lundy, Brookbank, Hankinson, McBride, Parker, Morris, Paust and Hutton (9)
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15 ORDINANCE NO.14-1989
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17 The Clerk read on second reading Ordinance No. 14-1989 -AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 154
18 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE BEING ORDINANCE NO. 2325-1968 COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING
19 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA PROVIDING FOR THE REZONING OF PROPERTY
20 LOCATED AT 300 AND 314 NORTH 10TH STREET FROM R-4 MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT
21 TO R-4 SU MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENCE SPECIAL USE DISTRICT AND AUTHORIZING THE SPECIAL
22 USE OF SAID PROPERTY FOR A DAY CARE NURSERY AND ACCESSORY OFF-STREET PARKING
23 FACILITY.
24
25 President Hutton announced Ordinance No. 14-1989 was on public hearing.
26
27 Councilmember Morris informed the Council that the Plan Commission had voted unanimously in support of
28 the petition to rezone. She said they had wrestled with the residence being in an historic district, but it
29 would take 80,000. to restore the residence and the property had been for sale the past two years with no
30 interest. Councilmember Morris said the safety of the children at the day care nursery was also considered
31 with no accessible parking being available. The Plan Commission felt the parking facility would enhance the
32 neighborhood and it would be attractively screened.
33
34 Also speaking was Mr. Russell Schussler, Attorney at Law, representing the Richmond Day Nursery. Mr.
35 Schussler presented the Council a list of the Board of Directors of the nursery and a letter of support from an
36 adjoining property owner. He informed the Council that there were 67 children registered with the nursery
37 with around 50 in attendance daily. Mr. Schussler said the plans call for screening of the parking facility
38 with shrubs and trees and a separation from the playground.
39
40 Mr. Schussler said the Day Nursery provides a public service to working parents and the only interest in the
41 property at 314 North 10th Street is the Day Nursery and there could only be further decline of that property.
42
43 Mr. Schussler went over the guidelines to determine rezoning and expressed the fact that this petition met all
44 qualifications.
45
46 Also speaking was Mr. Todd Thompson, 9 Sedgwick Place, owner of the property at 314 North 10th Street,
47 told the Council that he had owned the property for seven years and it is an older home with the upkeep
48 being very costly. He said an estimate for restoration was 80,000. to 100,000. and there is not enough
49 income from the property to improve it. Mr. Thompson said the idea of the Day Nursery using the property
50 will benefit the area and the only interest he has had from the Historic Society was in any fixtures available
51 when the structure is removed.
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53 Also speaking was Ms. Dorothy Coveny, 3535 Niewoehner Road. She said the children at the Day Nursery
54 range in age from three years to ten years and there is a great safety factor involved. She said when the
55 nursery was first located in that area sixty years ago, there were single family dwellings there, now they are
56 multi-family causing parking problems and safety problems for the children. She added their number one
57 priority was young people not historic preservation.
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59 Ms. Cindy Hartman, 12 SW 15th Street, Director of the Richmond Day Nursery, told the Council she would
60 like to see the parking facility added for the safety of the children and staff. She said upkeep has always
61 been a priority of the nursery and the parking lot will be kept in the same manner.
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63 There being no further discussion, Councilmember Brookbank moved for engrossment, seconded by
64 Councilmember Parker and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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1 Councilmember Morris moved to suspend the rules and move Ordinance No. 14-1989 to third and final
2 reading and read by title only, seconded by Councilmember McBride and on unanimous voice vote the
3 motion was carried.
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5 Ordinance No. 14-1989 was adopted on the following call of the roll:
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7 Ayes: Elstro, Lundy, Brookbank, Hankinson, McBride, Parker, Morris, Paust and Hutton (9)
8 Nays: None
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10 ORDINANCE NO. 15-1989
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12 The Clerk read on second reading Ordinance No. 15-1989 - AN ORDINANCE VACATING A CERTAIN
13 PUBLIC WAY WITHIN THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA BEING A FIFTEEN FOOT (15') ALLEY
14 RUNNING WEST OFF OF NORTH 6TH STREET BETWEEN BRIDGE AVENUE AND NORTH D STREET.
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16 Mr. Barden examined the Proof of Publication and found it to be in order. Councilmember Morris moved to
17 accept and file the Proof of Publication, seconded by Councilmember Parker and on unanimous voice vote
18 the motion was carried.
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20 I Ms. Morris informed the Council the Plan Commission approved the petition unanimously, with no
21 Iremonstrances being filed.
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23 t There being no further discussion, Councilmember Hankinson moved for engrossment, seconded by
24 Councilmember Paust and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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26 7 Councilmember Morris moved to suspend the rules and move Ordinance No. 15-1989 to third and final
27 i reading and read by title only, seconded by Councilmember Hankinson and on unanimous voice vote the
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32 'Ayes: Elstro, Lundy, Brookbank, Hankinson, McBride, Parker, Morris, Paust and Hutton (9)
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