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PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND.INDIANA. APRIL 4.1988
1 The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session April 4, 1988 at the hour of 7:30
2 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 MARCH 21,1988
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12 Councilmember Elstro moved to approve the minutes of the previous meetings as prepared, seconded by
13 Councilmember Paust 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 told the Council about his recent trip to Washington DC for the National League of Cities
18 Legislative Conference with approximately 5,000 elected officials attending. He said the information offered
19 was negative and the priorities are still on reducing funds for programs for cities and towns and increasing
20 the mandates with no funding. He said the funds to municipal programs have been cut 72% in the last
21 decade and are still declining forcing municipal governments to make changes in order to continue to provide
22 services, adapt to the mandates and absorb the cuts.
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24 Mayor Waltermann said and City had recently been forced to absorb a cut in funding from Richmond Power&
25 Light with regards to the in liew of taxes payment and discussion will be held at the upcoming staff meeting
26 about cutting capital equipment funds and if increases in wages can be given. The City needs to be
27 prepared prior to budget time to make some hard decisions on funds due to federal,state and local cuts.
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29 Mayor Waltermann spoke of a recent seminar at Indiana University East where Morton Marcus spoke on the
30 importance of infrastructure and parks to attract jobs to communities. He said ecomonic development is a
31 very competitive business with approximately 35,000 communities involved.
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33 Councilmember Williams asked if it might be feasible that wages be frozen and Mayor Waltermann said there
34 will be employees and department heads that should be given some kind of raise to keep these positions in
35 line with the community, but there probably would be no large raises. He said there might also be some merit
36 increases. Mayor Waltermann added that in the last three weeks,three cities have visited Richmond to see
37 how we have managed our finances and continued our services so well. He said the City has been
38 progressive and will continue to be so with strategic long range planning.
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40 WELCOME TO MEETING
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42 President Morris welcomes Maggie Woodward and Nancy Klose from the League of Women Voters.
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44 REPORTS FROM CITY DEPARTMENTS
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46 Finance Department
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48 City Controller, Marge Sweet, presented the Council the 1987 Annual Finance Report for the City and
49 informed the Council to call her if they had any questions on the report.
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51 REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
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53 Mr. Barden told the Council the Board had awarded bids for street materials and received bids for vehicles
54 and equipment for Park and Street Departments and proposals for the feasibility for a Performing Arts/
55 Conference Center.
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57 Mr. Parker inquired what the Board could do regarding the recent fatalities on National Road West and if
58 street lights could not be installed in the K-Mart and County Market areas.
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60 Mr. Barden said the State has approved a street light for Salisbury Road.
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62 Mr. Ralph Willis, Member of Board of Works, explained that the City had petitioned for a light at Toschlog
63 Road in the past and the request did not meet the warrant. He said that the light at Salisbury Road will help
64 the traffic in that area by keeping it platooned.
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1 Mr. Parker expressed his concern over the speed of the traffic from SW 18th to Salisbury and that is needs
2 to slow down.
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4 Mr.Willis said the Board could request to keep the speed at 30 MPH and the Board will hold discussion on
5 this issue at its next meeting.
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7 Councilmember Williams turned in complaints on trash in the alley between B and C on South 10th Street and
8 the litter and smell at Glazers.
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10 Councilmember Paust said he was in consensus with Councilmember Williams about the problem with
11 Glazers.
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13 Councilmember Brookbank expressed her thanks for the No Truck signs posted on South 23rd.
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15 REPORTS FROM SPECIAL COMMITTEES
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17 Transportation Committee
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19 Councilmember Hutton said the Transportation Committee has met and will be meeting monthly to look into
20 the need of City and County transportation.
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22 REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES
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24 Reid Hospital
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26 Councilmember Brookbank reported that at the last meeting the need for a additional cardiologist was
27 discussed and they toured the tower to view the proposed changed. She will also serve on the Non Smoking
28 Task Force.
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30 Park Board
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32 Councilmember Hutton thanked the public for their participation in the hearings on the proposed bond issue
33 and said the April 13, 1988 meeting will be the last public hearing so the Park Board can be ready to clarify
34 and define their proposal for the Confirmatory Resolution. She asked for comments from the
35 Councilmembers prior to the 13th meeting.
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37 Enterprise Zone
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39 Councilmember Parker announced the regular meeting on April 5, 1988 where there would be discussion on
40 the Railroad Depot and the Tower House.
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42 OTHER COUNCIL COMMITTEES
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44 Personnel Committee
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46 Councilmember McBride said the Committee met and discussed the Ordinances assigned to them. He said
47 the only ordinance they recommended holding was Ordinance No. 22-1988 and requested in remain in
48 Committee until the next meeting for further input.
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50 MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
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52 Appointment of Two Redevelopment Commissioners
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54 President Morris informed the Council the appointments needed to be made by the next meeting and she
55 would be soliciting input for possible appointments.
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57 RESOLUTIONS
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59 Councilmember Elstro moved to suspend the rules and read Resolution No. 4-1988 by title only, seconded
60 by Councilmember Parker and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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62 The Clerk read by title only Resolution No.4-1988- A RESOLUTION PROMOTING RELATIONS BETWEEN
63 THE CITY OF RICHMOND AND THE CITY OF SERPUKHOV,U.S.S.R
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65 Ms. Eleanor Turk, 712 SW 18th Street, President of the Board of Directors of the Sister City Committee,
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1 informed the Council she has presented a draft of this Resolution prior for Council's inspection. She said
2 there will be a delegation from Serpukhov visiting Richmond at the end of May or early June and they would
3 like to enter into a cultural agreement at that time.
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5 There being no further discussion, Councilmember Williams moved for adoption of Resolution No. 2-1988,
6 seconded by Councilmember Elstro and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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8 ORDINANCES
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10 ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
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12 Councilmember Elstro moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinances No. 23, 24, and 25-1988 on first
13 reading by title only, seconded by Councilmember Paust and on unanimous voice vote the motion was
14 carried.
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16 ORDINANCE NO.23-1988
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18 The Clerk read on first reading by title only Ordinance No.23-1988-AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER
19 154 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE,BEING ORDINANCE NO.2325-1968,COMMONLY KNOWN S THE ZONING
20 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA PROVIDING FOR THE REZONING OF PROPERTY
21 LOCATED 2200 WILLIAMSBURG PIKE FROM M-1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT TO M-1 SU LIGHT
22 INDUSTRIAL SPECIAL USE DISTRICT AND AUTHORIZING THE SPECIAL USE OF SAID PROPERTY TO BE
23 LEASED FOR REAL ESTATE AND TAX SERVICES OFFICE.
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25 President Morris announced the Ordinance would be assigned to Plan Commission.
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27 APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO.24-1988
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29 The Clerk read on first reading by title only Ordinance No. 24-1988 -AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE
30 WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND.
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32 President Morris announced the Ordinance was to be advertised for public hearing.
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34 APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO.25-1988
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36 The Clerk read on first reading by title only Ordinance No. 25-1988 -AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE
37 WITHIN THE CUMULATIVE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND.
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39 President Morris announced the Ordinance was to be advertised for public hearing.
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41 Councilmember Parker asked if Ordinances No.24 and 25 were for the additional land for the Elder Beerman
42 Parking Lot and being informed they were he requested the City to look into vacating the alley between 6th
43 and 7th Street. Councilmember Parker was informed the alley would be vacated.
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45 Councilmember Elstro requested a copy of the Agreement with Elder Beerman to provide parking spaces.
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47 ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
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49 ORDINANCE NO.12-1988
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51 The Clerk read on second reading Ordinance No. 12-1988-AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 154 OF
52 THE MUNICIPAL CODE, BEING ORDINANCE NO. 2325-1968, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING
53 ORDINANCE OF TH CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA PROVIDING FOR THE REZONING OF PROPERTY
54 LOCATED AT 275 FT. WAYNE AVENUE FROM M-1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT TO M-1 SU LIGHT
55 INDUSTRIAL SPECIAL USE DISTRICT AND AUTHORIZING THE SPECIAL USE OF SAID PROPERTY FOR
56 THE RECYCLING OF CARDBOARD.
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58 President Morris announced Ordinance No. 12-1988 was on public hearing.
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60 Speaking for Ordinance No. 12-1988 was Mr. Gregg O'Maley, Attorney at Law, representing Rumpke of
61 Indiana, Inc. Mr.O'Maley also introduced Mr. Bruce Truman and Mr. Robert Orr from Rumpke.
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63 Mr.O'Maley explained they were requesting the rezoning to recycle cardboard and the petition was approved
64 in Plan Commission by a 6 to 2 vote. Mr.O'Maley gave the Council background information on the operations
65 of Rumpke and stressed that their operation was only located on the site of the former Jaffee operation, but
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1 they were using the facility for waste and refuse hauling, not storage and now requesting to add cardboard
2 recycling. He stated that the Rumpke operations were clean and landscaped and were good neighbors.
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4 Mr. O'Maley detailed the operations of the cardboard recycling and that the operation would be fully self
5 enclosed. The operations will also add two additional employees.
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7 Mr. O'Maley stated that since Rumpke had acquired the area they have cleaned it up and remodeled the
8 building. The costs of the new operations will be in excess of 400,000.00 and there is a commitment to a
9 clean operation. Local contractors will be used in the new operations. Mr.O'Maley said the perimeter of the
10 property will be secured by a chain link fence with poly vinyl slats and they will consider fencing along the
11 tracks.
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13 Mr. O'Maley shared before and after photographs of the area with the Council and also showed a videotape
14 of other operations of Rumpke.
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16 Councilmember Williams asked why there needed to be a rezoning if recycling had been located there in the
17 past under a non-conforming use.
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19 Mr.O'Maley said they were told to resolve any doubts they should request the rezoning.
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21 Mr. Dan Dooley explained that the prior use was classified as a junk yard and when they start dealing with
22 recycling the non-conforming status is lost.
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24 Councilmember Brookbank asked how far cardboard would be hauled into this operation and Mr. Robert Orr
25 explained they would be bringing it in from a 40 to 50 miles radius.
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27 Councilmember Hutton asked if that meant they would be disposing of excess from other communities in our
28 landfill and Mr.Orr said there was that possibility.
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30 Councilmember Hutton asked if they were bringing other refuse into the landfill that was not the City's and
31 Mr.O'Maley stated they would only be disposing of the by-products of the cardboard recycling.
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33 Mr.Orr stated that the cardboard would be mostly from large department stores and grocery stores and the
34 recycling depended on the percentage of cardboard in the load.
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36 Councilmember Williams expressed his concern over keeping the operation clean and Mr.O'Maley stressed
37 the operation would be in a totally closed environment and not be spread around, but they are unable to give
38 other assurances.
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40 Councilmember Paust said he understood Councilmember Williams doubts, and he did not know if Rumpke
41 was a good corporate citizen, but he has worked with them in the past and feels they are good. He also
42 reminded the Council that they have cleaned up the area and he believes it was a good faith effort.
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44 Councilmember Williams said he was not against the job opportunities, but questioned why junk yards had to
45 be located in North Richmond.
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47 Mr. McBride asked Mr. Dooley about the Plan Commission recommendation and Mr. Dooley explained the
48 Plan Commission recommended adoption and that the Ordinance be amended with Section 2,3 and 4 being
49 added which will prevent any storage or processing outside of the closed building and places screening
50 requirements on the operations. He said the amendments also include the site plans as part of the
51 Ordinance and limits the use to the recycling of cardboard only.
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53 Mr. Ralph Willis told the Council he would like to express some concerns. He said Rumpke is a good clean
54 operation, but his concern is the lifetime of the landfill and the amount of tonage that could be brought to the
55 landfill. He said they need to give consideration to operations of a regional facility with gate charge and
56 controlling who they let in, in order to get the facility off the tax base.
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58 Having completed discussion on the Ordinance, Councilmember Elstro moved for engrossment, seconded
59 by Councilmember Pause and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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61 Councilmember Elstro moved to suspend the rules and move Ordinance No. 12-1988 to third and final
62 reading and read by title only, seconded by Councilmember McBride and on unanimous voice vote the
63 motion was carried.
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65 Mr. Barden reminded the Council the Ordinance needed to be amended and the previous motions should be
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1 withdrawn to return the Ordinance to second reading for amendment.
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3 The motions for engrossment and third reading were properly withdrawn.
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5 Councilmember Paust moved to amend Ordinance No. 12-1988 in its entirety, seconded by Councilmember
6 McBride and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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8 Councilmember Elstro moved for engrossment of Amended Ordinance No. 12-1988, seconded by
9 Councilmember McBride and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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11 Councilmember Elstro moved to suspend the rules and move Amended Ordinance No. 12-1988 to third and
12 final reading and read by title only, seconded by Councilmember McBride and on unanimous voice vote the
13 motion was carried.
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15 Mr. Barden reminded the Council that to deny the Ordinance will take a 2/3's vote of the Council.
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17 The Clerk read Amended Ordinance No. 12-1988 on third and final reading.
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19 The recommendation of the Plan Commission was upheld with the following call of the roll:
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21 Ayes:McBride, Parker,Hutton and Paust (4)
22 Nays: Elstro,Williams, Brookbank and Morris (4)
23 Absent: Hankinson
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25 TRANSFER ORDINANCE NO,19-1988
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27 The Clerk read on second reading Ordinance No. 19-1988-AN ORDINANCE TO TRANSFER WITHIN THE
28 GENERAL FUND.
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30 President Morris announced Ordinance No. 18-1988 was on public hearing.
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32 Speaking for Ordinance No. 19-1988 was Mr. Dan Dooley . Mr. Dooley explained the transfer of funds was
33 for the two new inspectors and was being taken from funds for demolition which might not be needed with the
34 new inspectors and systematic program of code enforcement.
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36 Mr. Dooley presented the Council with a summary of code enforcement from March 14, 1988 to March 30,
37 1988. Mr. Dooley said the Council could also anticipate an ordinance dealing with the inspection of rental
38 properties at least every three years.
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40 Councilmember Paust asked about procedures for abandoned vehicles and Mr. Dooley explained they have
41 now authorized the inspectors to initiate proceedings for removal of abandoned vehicles.
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43 Councilmember Elstro asked if they were being fair with people and Mr. Dooley said they were allowing a
44 seven day period on correction of the violation and they were going through each alley and street.
45 Mr. Dooley said they will also be continuing the neighborhood clean ups this summer.
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47 Councilmember Paust asked about 50 South 32nd Street and Mr. Barden said the owner of that property had
48 been notified and he would follow up.
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50 Councilmember McBride asked about exterior maintenance and reported a problem at 1328 Ratliff.
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52 Mr. Dooley stated they could report monthly to the Council on complaints and follow ups.
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54 There being no further comment,Councilmember Williams moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 19-1988,
55 seconded by Councilmember Paust and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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57 Councilmember Williams moved to suspend the rules and move Ordinance No. 19-1988 to third and final
58 reading and read by title only,seconded by Councilmember Parker and on unanimous voice vote the motion
59 was carried.
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61 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 19-1988 on third and final reading.
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63 Ordinance No. 19-1988 was adopted on the following call of the roll:
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1 Ayes: Elstro,Williams, Brookbank, McBride, Parker, Hutton,Paust and Morris (8)
2 Nays: None
3 Absent: Hankinson (1)
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5 APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO.20-1988
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7 The Clerk read on second reading Appropriation Ordinance No. 20-1988 - AN ORDINANCE TO
8 APPROPRIATE WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND.
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10 President Morris announced this Ordinance would be held on second reading since she did not receive a
11 recommendation from the Personnel Committee at the appropriate place on the agenda.
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13 Mr. Barden suggested the Council set a specific date and time since the Ordinance has been posted for
14 public hearing.
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16 Councilmember McBride tried to explain that the Personnel Committee had met and recommended approval.
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18 Councilmember Parker moved to continue the public hearing on Appropriation Ordinance No.20-1988 to April
19 18, 1988,seconded by Councilmember Brookbank and on a voice vote the motion was carried.
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21 APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO.21-1988
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23 The Clerk read on second reading Appropriation Ordinance No. 21-1988 - AN ORDINANCE TO
24 APPROPRIATE WITHIN THE CUMULATIVE CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT FUND.
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26 Mr. Barden examined the Proof of Posting and found it to be in conformance with State Law. Councilmember
27 Parker moved to accept and file the Proof of Publication, seconded by Councilmember Paust and on
28 unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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30 President Morris announced Ordinance No.21-1988 was on public hearing.
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32 There being no comment, Councilmember Williams moved for engrossment, seconded by Councilmember
33 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. 21-1988 to third and final
36 reading and read by title only, seconded by Councilmember Brookbank and on unanimous voice vote the
37 motion was carried.
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39 The Clerk read Ordinance No.21-1988 on third and final reading by title only.
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41 Ordinance No.21-1988 was adopted on the following call of the roll:
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43 Ayes: Elstro,Williams, Brookbank, McBride, Parker, Hutton,Paust and Morris (8)
44 Nays: None
45 Absent: Hankinson (1)
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47 ADJOURNMENT
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49 There being no further business,on a motion duly made, seconded and passed,the meeting was adjourned.
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57 Lynn Nepote Morris,President
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