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PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA. JUNE 6, 1988
1 The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session June 6, 1988 at the hour of
2 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers in said City. President Morris presided with the following Councilmembers
3 present: Elstro,Williams, Brookbank, Hankinson, McBride, Parker, Hutton,and Paust. Absent: None. The
4 :following business was had to-wit:
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6 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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8 SILENT DEVOTIONS
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10 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MAY 16. 1988
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12 Councilmember Hankinson moved to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as prepared, seconded
13 by Councilmember Paust and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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15 REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
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17 Mr. Barden informed the Council that since he had not been in attendance at the last Board meeting, he
18 would waive any report and they could refer to the published minutes.
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20 REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES
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22 Reid Hospital
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24 Councilmember Brookbank reported they had appointed a new Director of Dietary and and placed new
25 energy efficient equipment in the laundry allowing a 75,000.00 savings per year. She also said they had
26 spent 250,000.for electric transformers to replace those with PCB's and had changed long distance carriers.
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28 MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
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30 President Morris welcomed Councilmember Hankinson back,informing him he was missed.
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32 Councilmember Williams commented on the fence at Glazers finally being put up after eighteen years. He
33 thanked the City Plan Department for all their assistance.
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35 Councilmember Paust said he had received a complaint on the portable classrooms at Charles School from
36 the neighbors in the area. He said the placement of the classrooms in the front of Charles had not helped the
37 aesthetics of the area and he was surprised this was allowed.
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39 Mr. Dooley explained that due to the nature of the structure, the Plan Department treated them like
40 permanent structures, even though the use is only temporary. He said with this consideration they were
41 allowed to be placed in that location.
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43 Councilmember Paust said the classrooms were not an asset and there was adequate space for them to have
44 been placed at the rear of the property. He said the Council might want to give consideration to this issue for
45 the future.
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47 President Morris announced they would proceed with the agenda as printed and would interrupt when
48 necessary for the presentation of the Soviet Delegation with the Sister Cities Program.
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50 ORDINANCES
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52 ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
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54 Councilmember Paust moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinances No. 38, 39 and 40-1988 on first
55 reading by title only, seconded by Councilmember Brookbank and on unanimous v oice vote the motion was
56 carried.
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58 ORDINANCE NO. 38-1988
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60 The Clerk read on first reading by title only Ordinance No.38-1988-AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE ANNUAL
61 SALARIES OF ALL ELECTED OFFICERS OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA.
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63 ° President Morris announced this Ordinance would be advertised for public hearing on July 5, 1988.
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65 IORDINANCE NO. 39-1988
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1 The Clerk read on first reading by title only Ordinance No. 39-1988 - AN ORDINANCE SETTING TOTAL
2 REGULAR WAGES AND POSITIONS FOR APPOINTED OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF
3 RICHMOND, INDIANA EXCEPT FOR MEMBERS OF THE POLICE AND FIRE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
4 UNITS, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1989 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1989,
5 APPROVING THE ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION TO CERTAIN APPOINTED OFFICIALS OF THE CITY,
6 OTHER THAN GOVERNMENTAL, WHO PERFORM SERVICES FOR THE CITY, WHICH SERVICES ARE
7 CONNECTED WITH THE OPERATION OF THE MUNICIPALLY OWNED UTILITY OR FUNCTIONS
8 THEREOF.
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10 Councilmember Hankinson moved to suspend the rules and more Ordinance No. 39-1988 to second
11 reading,seconded by Councilmember Brookbank and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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13 The Clerk read Ordinance No.39-1988 on second reading.
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15 Councilmember Hutton requested Ordinance No. 39-1988 be held for public hearing on June 20, 1988 to
16 allow more time for the Council to study the ordinance.
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18 APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 40-1988
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20 The Clerk read on first reading by title only Appropriation Ordinance No. 40-1988 - AN ORDINANCE TO
21 APPROPRIATE WITHIN THE CUMULATIVE CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT FUND.
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23 President Morris announced the Ordinance would be advertised for public hearing on June 20, 1988.
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25 ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
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27 ORDINANCE NO. 4-1988
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29 The Clerk read on second reading Ordinance No. 4-1988 -AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE 62 OF
30 CHAPTER 154 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE, BEING ORDINANCE NO.2325-1968, COMMONLY KNOWN AS
31 THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA.
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33 President Morris explained the Ordinance would bring the City into compliance with state law regarding the
34 procedures for handling zoning ordinance, including allowing the Council to overturn n the decision of the
35 Plan Commission with a simple majority. She added that there were some amendments offered by the Plan
36 Commission that needed to be adopted by the Council.
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38 Upon recommendation of the Plan Commission, Councilmember Brookbank moved to amend Ordinance No.
39 4-1988 in its entirety, seconded by Councilmember Hutton and on unanimous voice vote the motion was
40 carried.
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42 There being no further discussion, Councilmember Hankinson moved for engrossment of Ordinance No.
43 4=1988,seconded by Councilmember Parker and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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45 Councilmember Brookbank moved to suspend the rules and move Amended Ordinance No. 4-1988 to third
46 and final reading and read by title only, seconded by Councilmember Paust and on unanimous voice vote
47 the motion was carried.
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49 The Clerk read Amended Ordinance No.4-1988 on third and final reading by title only.
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51 Amended Ordinance No.4-1988 was adopted on the following call of the roll:
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53 Ayes: Elstro,Williams, Brookbank, Hankinson, McBride, Parker, Hutton, Paust and Morris (9)
54 Nays: None
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56 PRESENTATION OF SOVIET DELEGATION
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58 President Morris interrupted the agenda with the arrival of the official delegation from USSR with the Sister
59 Cities Program.
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61 Mayor Frank H. Waltermann introduced Mayor Ivan Khazinov from the City of Serpukhov and presented the
62 Sister Cities Treaty between Richmond and Serpukhov for execution by the representatives of the two
63 cities.
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65 Mayor Waltermann and Mayor Khazinov each read the agreement in respective languages.
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1 Ms. Bridget Farley, interpretor for the delegation, introduced Mr.Vladimir Tamarov and Ms.Galina Fedoseev,
2 also a part of the official Soviet Delegation.
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4 Following the official execution of the Sister Cities Treaty, Mayor Khazinov addressed the Common Council
5 and brought best regards from the people of Serpukhov and hopes that this agreement would be a step
6 toward the goal of complete cooperation in USSR and USA relations.
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8 Mayor Khazinov told the Council of the interest of the people of the USSR and hoped the visit of President
9 Reagan was a step further in solidifying the friendship. He thanked the people of Richmond and expressed
10 his gratitude for the reception of the delegation.
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12 President Morris told Mayor Khazinov the Council was honored to have the delegation and hoped this was
13 the first of many visits.
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15 President Morris requested a five minute adjournment of Council to exchange greetings.
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17 RECONVENE OF COUNCIL
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19 President Morris reconvened the June 6, 1988 meeting of the Common Council and continued with the
20 regular business of the evening.
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22 ORDINANCE NO. 30-1988
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24 The Clerk read on second reading Ordinance No. 30-1988 - AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE
25 CONSTRUCTION,ALTERATION, REPAIR, LOCATION AN USE OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES I THE
26 CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS THEREFOR;PROVIDING
27 PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF
28 ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH.
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30 Mr. Barden examined the Proof of Publication and found it to be in order. Councilmember Brookbank moved
31 to accept and file the Proof of Publication,seconded by Councilmember Parker and on unanimous voice vote
32 the motion was carried.
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34 President Morris announced Ordinance No.30-1988 was on public hearing.
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36 Councilmember Elstro asked if this Ordinance had major changes and Mr. Dooley explained the only major
37 change was the reinspection fee that would be charged when work was discovered without a permit.
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39 Hearing no further comment, Councilmember Hankinson moved for engrossment of Ordinance No.30-1988,
40 l seconded by Councilmember Paust and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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42 Councilmember Williams moved to suspend the rules and move Ordinance No. 30-1988 to third and final
43 reading and read by title only,seconded by Councilmember Hutton and on unanimous voice vote the motion
44 was carried.
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46 The Clerk read Ordinance No.30-1988 on third and final reading by title only.
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48 'Ordinance No.30-1988 was adopted on the following call of the roll:
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50 Ayes: Elstro,Williams, Brookbank, Hankinson, McBride, Parker, Hutton,Paust and Morris (9)
51 Nays: None
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53 ORDINANCE NO. 31-1988
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55 The Clerk read on second reading only Ordinance No. 31-1988 -AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE
56 INSPECTION, REPAIR OR REMOVAL OF UNSAFE BUILDINGS WITHIN THE CITY AND REPEALING ALL
57 ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH.
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59 Mr. Barden examined the Proof of Publication and found it to be in order. Councilmember Parker moved to
60 accept and file the Proof of Publication, seconded by Councilmember Brookbank and on unanimous voice
61 vote the motion was carried.
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63 President Morris announced Ordinance No.31-1988 was on public hearing.
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65 Mr. Dooley informed the Council that there were no significant changes,only updates to bring the current
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1 ordinance in compliance with state law changes.
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3 Being no further comment, Councilmember Hankinson moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 31-1988,
4 seconded by Councilmember Hutton and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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6 Councilmember Elstro moved to suspend the rules and move Ordinance No. 31-1988 to third and final
7 reading and read by title only, seconded by Councilmember Paust and on unanimous voice vote the motion
8 was carried.
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10 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 31-1988 on third and final reading by title only.
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12 Ordinance No.31-1988 was adopted on the following call of the roll:
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14 Ayes: Elstro,Williams, Brookbank, Hankinson, McBride, Parker, Hutton, Paust and Morris (9)
15 Nays: None
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17 ORDINANCE NO. 32-1988
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19 The Clerk read on second reading Ordinance No.32-1988-AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE ISSUANCE
20 AND SALE OF PARK DISTRICT BONDS NOT TO EXCEED TWO MILLION DOLLARS BY THE RICHMOND
21 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDS TO BE APPLIED ON
22 THE COST OF CONSTRUCTION OF NEW PARK AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES.
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24 Mr. Barden examined the Proof of Publication and found it to be in order. Councilmember Williams moved to
25 accept and file the Proof of Publication, seconded by Councilmember Hutton and on unanimous voice vote
26 the motion was carried.
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28 President Morris announced Ordinance No.32-1988 was on public hearing and requested public comments
29 be restricted to no longer than three minutes per person and that the comments not be redundant.
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31 Speaking for Ordinance No. 32-1988 was Mr. Earl Sharp, President of the Park Board. Mr. Sharp told the
32 Council that the bond issue started at 3.5 million dollars and was now reduced to 2.0 million with acquisition of
33 Southview School. Mr. Sharp said that 2,000,000.00 was a lot of money and a lot of responsibility and if the
34 Council approved the sale of the bonds, the Park Board would be dedicated to the prudent expenditure of
35 that money and the public would be well pleased with the outcome.
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37 Mr. James Wolfe, 815 Peacock Road, spoke to the Council representing the Tennis Society. Mr Wolfe
38 informed the Council he was in favor of th entire bond issue, but was particularly concerned with the
39 improvement of the Clear Creek tennis courts.
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41 Mr. Kent Klinge,Attorney at Law, representing the Park Board, informed the Council, he was there to answer
42 technical questions the Council might have regarding the bond issue. He said if the Council passes the
43 Ordinance,the period for remonstrances will end on June 14, 1988 and then the technical end of the sale
44 will proceed.
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46 Mr. Klinge said this if the final public hearing, and the Park Board has gone to the public for input and been
47 extremely fair in the process.
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49 Mr.Jean Killow, representing financial consultants for the bond sale, informed the Council that the Park has
50 the financial capabilities to undertake the project and sell the bonds. She said for an example if the bonds
51 sold at 8 3/4% the tax impact would be .160/hundred assessed valuation with the 2,000,000.00 being
52 amortized over ten years.
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54 Mr.Joe Harshman, 1436 Ratliff Street, representing the Middlefork Board Club, informed the Council that it
55 was time improvements were made to the Middlefork Reservoir for the safety of the people. He said the
56 Senior Citizens really enjoy the reservoir and need a safe and adequate place to get to their boats.
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58 Ms. Pat Heiny, Vice President of the Park Board, encouraged the Council to support the Ordinance
59 approving the issuance of the bonds. She said this encouragement was coming from all who signed the
60 petitions and indicated their support of the project. She said the Council needs to keep in mind the
61 responsibility to provide green space and adequate recreational facilities. Ms. Heiny thanked the Council for
62 all their input and cooperation.
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64 Mr. Arvie Brewer, member of the Park Board, told the Council the Board worked hard on the bond issue,
65 worried about making the reduction in the amount to be requested and made every effort to make certain it
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1 was an acceptable bond issue. He encouraged the support of the Council.
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3 There was no one speaking in opposition to the issuance of the bonds.
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5 There being no further public comment, Councilmember Williams moved for engrossment of Ordinance No.
6 32-1988,seconded by Councilmember Elstro and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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8 Councilmember Elstro moved to suspend the rules and move Ordinance No. 32-1988 to third and final
9 reading and read by title only,seconded by Councilmember Paust and on unanimous voice vote the motion
10 was carried.
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12 The Clerk read Ordinance No.32-1988 on third and final reading by title only.
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14 Prior to voting, Councilmember Williams commented that he would support the 2,000,000.00 bond issue. He
15 said he was concerned with the bonds until the Park Board reduced the amount requested and he believes
16 the Board reduced the funding amount for the good of the citizens.
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18 Councilmember Brookbank said she still had a couple of areas of concern and will watch for those areas. She
19 hoped the Board would spend the money fruitfully.
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21 President Morris thanked the all volunteer members of the Park Board for the time they devoted to the bond
22 issue and expressed her appreciation for their work.
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24 Councilmember Elstro commented that he was getting the Senior Center in his district, but he still had no
25 playgrounds in District 1. He said he would certainly like to see a satellite pool in his area.
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27 Ordinance No.32-1988 was adopted on the following call of the roll:
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29 Ayes: Elstro,Williams, Brookbank,Hutton,Paust and Morris (6)
30 Nays: Hankinson,McBride and Parker (3)
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32 ORDINANCE NO. 34-1988
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34 The Clerk read on second reading Ordinance No. 34-1988 -AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE A CERTAIN
35 PUBLIC WAY WITHIN THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA,BEING THAT PORTION OF A TWENTY-FOUR(24)
36 FOOT ALLEY RUNNING SOUTH OFF OF THE SOUTH SERVICE DRIVE BETWEEN SOUTH 6TH STREET
37 AND SOUTH 7TH STREET.
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39 Mr. Barden examined the Proof of Publicaton and found it to be in order. Councilmember Brookbank moved
40 to accept and file the Proof of Publication, seconded by Councilmember McBride and on unanimous voice
41 vote the motion was carried.
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43 President Morris announced Ordinance No.34-1988 was on public hearing.
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45 Speaking for Ordinance No. 34-1988 was Mr. Walter Chidester, Attorney at Law, representing the petitioner
46 West End Savings Bank. Mr.Chidester told the Council the portion of the alley to be vacated was a 24 ft.by
47 160 ft. alley south of the South service drive between South 6th and 7th Streets. He said the alley has been
48 used as part of a parking facility since 1974 and should have been vacated at that time. Mr. Chidester
49 explained that West End and the City of Richmond would each receive one half of the vacated alley.
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51 There being no further public comment, Councilmember Hankinson moved for engrossment of Ordinance
52 No.34-1988,seconded by Councilmember Paust and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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54 Councilmember Williams moved to suspend the rules and move Ordinance No. 34-1988 to third and final
55 reading and read by title only,seconded by Councilmember Hutton and on unanimous voice vote the motion
56 was carried.
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58 The Clerk read Ordinance No.34-1988 on third and final reading by title only.
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60 Ordinance No.34-1988 was adopted on the following call of the roll:
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62 Ayes: Elstro,Williams, Brookbank, Hankinson, McBride, Parker, Hutton, Paust and Morris (9)
63 Nays: None
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65 ORDINANCE NO. 35-1988
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1 The Clerk read on second reading Ordinance No.35-1988-AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 154 OF
2 THE MUNICIPAL CODE BEING ORDINANCE NO. 2325-1968, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING
3 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA PROVIDING FOR THE REZONING OF PROPERTY
4 LOCATED AT 1435 NORTHWEST 5TH STREET FROM C-4 GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT TO C-4
5 SPECIAL USE DISTRICT, AND AUTHORIZING THE SPECIAL USE OF SAID PROPERTY AS A SELF
6 SERVICE RETAIL GASOLINE SERVICE STATION.
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8 President Morris announced Ordinance No.35-1988 was on public hearing.
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10 President Morris informed the Council that the Plan Commission had originally been concerned with s turning
11 radius prob lem and the curb and asked if that had been resolved.
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13 Mr. Dan Dooley explained that the petitioner had met with the Traffic Division, Planning Department and
14 engineer and presented a revised request for the curb cut,which had been approved by the Board of Works.
15 Mr. Dooley said the revised plans would become a part of the Ordinance.
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17 Mr. Mike Osborn, representing Wayne County Farm Bureau Cooperative, informed the Council the request
18 was compatible with the existing facility and the surrounding area.
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20 There being no further public comment, Councilmember Hankinson moved for engrossment of Ordinance
21 No.35-1988,seconded by Councilmember McBride and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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23 Councilmember Williams moved to suspend the rules and move Ordinance No. 35-1988 to third and final
24 reading and read by title only, seconded by Councilmember Brookbank and on unanimous voice vote the
25 motion was carried.
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27 The Clerk read Ordinance No.35-1988 on third and final reading by title only.
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29 Ordinance No.35-1988 was adopted on the following call of the roll:
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31 Ayes: Elstro,Williams,Brookbank, Hankinson, McBride, Parker, Hutton, Paust and Morris (9)
32 Nays: None
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34 APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 37-1988
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36 he Clerk read on second reading Ordinance No. 37-1988 -AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE WITHIN
37 THE CUMULATIIVE CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT FUND.
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39 The Proof of Publication was examined and found to be in order. Councilmember Brookbank moved to
40 accept and file the Proof of Publication, seconded by Councilmember Hutton and on unanimous voice vote
41 the motion was carried.
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43 President Morris announced Ordinance No.37-1988 was on public hearing.
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45 Purchasing Director, Rita Stout explained the appropriation was for the purchase of the fire truck and the
46 purchsae had been declared an emergency by the Board of Works since there would be no back up unit with
47 one unit going out of service on June 13, 1988 to be refurbished. Ms.Stout stated the City had received the
48 proper quotes and will be able to receive a fire truck by June 13th.
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50 Assistant Chief, Gene Murray informed the Council that the pumper at No.4 Station is the one being repaired
51 and the only unit available is a 1950 back up. He said unless the purchase of the new truck is made it could
52 cause a house to be out of service.
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54 There being no further comment, Councilmember Elstro moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 37-1988,
55 seconded by Councilmember Parker and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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57 Councilmember Elstro moved to suspend the rules and move Ordinance No. 37-1988 to third and final
58 reading and read by title only, seconded by Councilmember Williams and on unanimous voice vote the
59 motion was carried.
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61 The Clerk read Ordinance No.37-1988 on third and final reading.
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63 Ayes: Elstro,Williams, Brookbank, Hankinson, McBride, Parker, Hutton, Paust and Morris (9)
64 Nays: None
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5 President Morris announced that Ordinance No. 68-1987 needed to be striken from the agenda at the
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8 Councilmember Brookbank moved to strike Ordinance No. 68-1987, seconded by Councilmember Williams
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11 ADJOURNMENT
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13 There being no further business, on a motion duly made, seconded and passed, the meeting was
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