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PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, APRIL 18,1988
1 The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session April 18, 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, McBride, Parker, Hutton, and Paust. Absent: Hankinson. 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 APRIL 4.1988
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12 Councilmember McBride moved to approve the minutes of the previous meetings as prepared,seconded by
13 Councilmember Williams and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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15 COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
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17 Mayor Waltermann spoke with the Council about Disability Awareness Week. Mayor Waltermann said that in
18 cooperation with the County, Proclamations had been issued declaring this week Disability Awareness Week
19 and that two persons from the City and two from the County would be riding in wheelchairs each day.
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21 Mayor Waltermann said he had spent the day in a wheelchair and was more aware of what needs to be done
22 for the disabled in the community.
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24 REPORTS FROM CITY DEPARTMENT_S
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26 Purchasing Department
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28 President Morris commented on the correspondence from Ms. Stout on the recent legislation for the funding
29 of E 9-1-1 systems. She requested a report for the Council on this funding.
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31 Mr. Barden explained it was for a fee to be added to the monthly phone bills to help fund E 9-1-1 services. He
32 said the attorneys from General Telephone feel the City could elect to put the funding into place even though
33 we installed the system prior to adoption of the legislation.
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35 Mayor Waltermann stated the initial request to put the funding into place had to go to the Council
36 Commissioners and the City is currently researching the legislation.
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38 REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
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40 Mr. Barden told the Council the Board had approved the mowing contracts for weed removal, held several
41 unsafe building hearings, awarded various bids for Park vehicles and equipment, approved the hiring of a
42 probationary firefighter and executed agreements regarding the IU East traffic signal. Mr. Barden said the
43 Board also requested the Traffic Division to pursue remedies for the traffic hazards on US 40 West with the
44 State regarding additional signalization and speed reduction.
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46 Mr. Parker thanked the Board for the letter included in the Council Packets on US 40 West and he hoped to
47 see additional reports.
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49 Mr. Barden said he had also contacted the Utility Regulatory Commission again regarding the condition of
50 railroad tracks.
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52 Councilmember Williams asked if anyone had contacted Glazers about the conditions there and Mr. Barden
53 said the matter had been referred to the Plan Department.
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55 Mr. Dennis Bronston informed the Council that he had contacted the Glazers and they have removed some
56 of the debris on the east lot and graveled it and in the future will get the street in front of the business
57 cleaned up.
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59 Councilmember Elstro commented on the alley off of 9th Street and said that Glazer had not made any
60 attempt to clean up this area in the last two weeks.
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62 Mr. Bronston said many of the improvements have been made in the past week and they do have certain
63 legal rights concerning the use of the property under a special use for the storage of trucks and containers.
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65 President Morris requested a report back to the Council in two weeks.
Common Council Minutes Cont'd
April 18, 1988
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1 OTHER COUNCIL COMMITTEES
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3 Personnel Committee
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5 Councilmember McBride reported that the Economic Development Office had requested Ordinance No.22-
6 1988 remain tabled for two more weeks and Ordinance No.20-1988 can be acted on with a recommendation
7 of the Committee to adopt the Ordinance.
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9 MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
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11 Councilmember Paust addressed the issue of the meeting held by certain members of the Council on the
12 proposed Park bond issue. He requested date and information on caucuses and special meetings since
13 three members of the Council were not invited and he felt it was important that all be included in an issue this
14 important.
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16 Mr. Barden explained that caucuses could be meetings of political affiliations or coalitions to discuss
17 strategy. He said that when he was asked about having the meeting, he felt all invited had an interest in a
18 particular issue and who shared common feelings on that issue. Mr. Barden indicated there are no test
19 cases on a coalition caucus and what it constitutes.
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21 Councilmember Paust stated that meetings should not be held just to exclude the press and there are eight
22 differing opinions on this issue among the members of Council. He said he felt all should be included and
23 allowed to sell their point of view for the best interest of the City.
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25 Councilmember Williams stated that the three excluded from the meeting were members of Council that did
26 not agree with cutting the amount of the bond issue and he was personally tired of hearing people sell
27 something he did not agree with.
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29 Councilmember Elstro commented he was upset about having to read it in the newspaper and felt if any of
30 those attending had been excluded they would also be upset.
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32 RESOLUTIONS
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34 RESOLUTION NO.5-1988
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36 Councilmember Hutton moved to suspend the rules and add Resolution No.5-1988 to the agenda,seconded
37 by Councilmember Williams and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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39 Councilmember Elstro moved to suspend the rules and read Resolution No. 5-1988 by title only, seconded
40 by Councilmember Paust and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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42 The Clerk read by title only Resolution No. 5-1988 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF
43 RICHMOND TO MAKE FULL APPLICATION FOR A COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM GRANT,AND
44 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND SUBMIT SUCH FULL APPLICATION TO THE INDIANA
45 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE.
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47 Mr.Jim Kinnett explained to the Council that the resolution allows the City to formally make application for
48 CIP funding for the 1988 funding cycle. He said consideration was being given to request funding for a Small
49 Business Incubator Program in the amount of 200,000.00 and it would assist in putting small companies in
50 space with common areas and help with the start up phase.
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52 Councilmember Hutton asked who would administer the program and Mr. Kinnett said the City would receive
53 the dollars and administer the funds, but possibly a board could be established to judge applications and
54 establish guidelines.
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56 There being no further discussion, Councilmember Elstro moved for adoption of Resolution No. 5-1988,
57 seconded by Councilmember Williams and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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59 ORDINANCES
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61 ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
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63 Councilmember Brookbank moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinances No. 26 and 27-1988 on first
64 reading by title only, seconded by Councilmember Paust and on unanimous voice vote the motion was
65 carried.
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Common Council Minutes Cont'd
April 18, 1988
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1 TRANSFER ORDINANCE NO.26-1988
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3 The Clerk read on first reading by title only Ordinance No.26-1988-AN ORDINANCE TO TRANSFER WITHIN
4 THE GENERAL FUND.
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6 Councilmember Paust moved to suspend the rules and moved Ordinance No. 26-1988 to second reading,
7 seconded by Councilmember Parker and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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9 The Clerk read on second reading Ordinance No.26-1988-AN ORDINANCE TO TRANSFER WITHIN THE
10 GENERAL FUND.
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12 President Morris announced Ordinance No.26-1988 was on public hearing.
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14 Speaking for Ordinance No. 26-1988 was Mayor Waltermann. Mayor Waltermann explained the transfer
15 would be taken from the Capital Equipment budget and put into contractual services to pay for consulting
16 studies. He said it would not impact the equipment budget,since this could be offset with Cumulative Capital
17 Development Funds.
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19 Mayor Waltermann said the major study needing to be done was for the feasibility of a performing arts/
20 conference center and the study was going to cost more than originally anticipated. The transfer will also
21 cover a commitment to the Small Business Development Center.
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23 President Morris asked if the study was for a combined facility and Mayor Waltermann stated it addressed
24 the feasibility of a performing arts center, the location and funding. It also addressed the feasibility of a
25 conference center and if they should be separate or combined. He said the proposals range from 35,000.to
26 85,000.and they are now in process of seeing which proposals meet the specifications. Mayor Waltermann
27 said the study will fit into the Master Plan Development.
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29 Councilmember Parker asked about the length of time left for the Gamp money and President Morris said
30 there was three years and eight months remaining to present a proposal.
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32 There being no further comment,Councilmember Williams moved for engrossment of Ordinance No.26-1988,
33 seconded by Councilmember Brookbank and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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35 Councilmember Williams moved to suspend the rules and move Ordinance No. 26-1988 to third and final
36 reading and read by title only, seconded by Councilmember Paust and on unanimous voice vote the motion
37 was carried.
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39 The Clerk read Ordinance No.26-1988 on third and final reading.
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41 Ordinance No.26-1988 was adopted on the following call of the roll:
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43 Ayes: Williams, Brookbank, McBride, Parker, Hutton,Paust and Morris (7)
44 Nays: Elstro (1)
45 Absent: Hankinson (1)
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47 APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO.27-1988
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49 The Clerk read on first reading by title only Ordinance No. 27-1988 -AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE
50 WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND.
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52 President Morris announced the Ordinance was to be advertised for public hearing.
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54 ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
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56 APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO.20-1988
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58 (The Clerk read on second reading Ordinance No.20-1988 -AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE WITHIN
59 THE GENERAL FUND.
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61 Mr. Barden examined the Proof of Publication and found it to be in order. Councilmember Parker moved to
62 accept and file the Proof of Publication, seconded by Councilmember Hutton and on unanimous voice vote
63 the motion was carried.
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65 President Morris announced Ordinance No.20-1988 was on public hearing.
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Common Council Minutes Cont'd
April 18, 1988
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1 Councilmember McBride stated the Personnel Committee recommended the Ordinance be approved by
2 Council and it deals with the Human Rights Commission Director,two additional inspectors for Planning and a
3 position in the Finance Department.
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5 There being no further comment, Councilmember Elstro moved for engrossment of Ordinance No.20-1988,
6 seconded by Councilmember Hutton 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. 20-1988 to third and final
9 reading and read by title only,seconded by Councilmember Parker and on unanimous voice vote the motion
10 was carried.
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12 The Clerk read Ordinance No.20-1988 on third and final reading.
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14 Ordinance No.20-1988 was adopted on the following call of the roll:
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16 Ayes: Elstro,Williams, Brookbank, McBride, Parker, Hutton,Paust and Morris (8)
17 Nays: None
18 Absent: Hankinson (1)
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20 APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO.24-1988
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22 The Clerk read on second reading Appropriation Ordinance No. 24-1988 - AN ORDINANCE TO
23 APPROPRIATE WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND.
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25 Mr. Barden examined the Proof of Publication and found it to be in order. Councilmember Elstro moved to
26 accept and file the Proof of Publication, seconded by Councilmember Parker and on unanimous voice vote
27 the motion was carried.
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29 Councilmember Parker stated he had requested a report from Mr. Willis about vacating the service drive
30 behind the Elder Beerman Store and requested the public hearing on the Ordinance be continued to May 2,
31 1988 for this report. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Brookbank and on unanimous voice vote
32 the motion was carried.
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34 President Morris announced this Ordinance would be held on second reading until May 2, 1988.
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36 APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO.25-1988
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38 The Clerk read on second reading Appropriation Ordinance No. 25-1988 - AN ORDINANCE TO
39 APPROPRIATE WITHIN THE CUMULATIVE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND.
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41 Mr. Barden examined the Proof of Publication and found it to be in order. Councilmember Parker moved to
42 accept and file the Proof of Publication, seconded by Councilmember Paust and on unanimous voice vote '
43 the motion was carried.
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45 Since Ordinance No. 25 is the companion ordinance to Ordinance No.24, Councilmember Elstro moved to
46 continue the public hearing to May 2, 1988, seconded by Councilmember Brookbank and on unanimous
47 voice vote the motion was carried.
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49 President Morris announced Ordinance No.25-1988 would be held for public hearing on May 2, 1988.
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51 Since the ordinance had been properly advertised for public hearing, President Morris requested Mr.Terry
52 Whitesell to give his comments on the Ordinance.
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54 Mr.Whitesell informed the Council he was representing the Richmond Area Chamber of Commerce regarding
55 Ordinances No. 24 and 25-1988. Mr. Whitesell said the Ordinance are to appropriate funds for purchase of
56 additional area to meet a legal agreement with Elder Beerman to provide a specified number of parking
57 spaces in a pre-specified area.
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59 Mr. Whitesell said the Chamber was not passing judgement on the issue, just speaking to the legal issues
60 and being in support of action to support businesses and remove any adverse relations.
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62 Councilmember Parker indicated he had no problem with living up to the Agreement with Elder Beerman,he
63 just wanted all avenues investigated and to accomplish it the most inexpensive way possible. He stated he
64 would like to have Mr.Willis inform the Council if it were possible to vacate the service drive and how many
65 additional parking spaces that would create.
Common Council Minutes Cont'd
I.pril 18, 1988
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1 ADJOURNMENT
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3 There being no further business,on a motion duly made,seconded and passed,the meeting was adjourned.
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11 Lynn Nepote Morris,President
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14 Mary Merchanthouse,City Clerk
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