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PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND,INDIANA, FEBRUARY 1,1988
1 The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session February 1, 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 JANUARY 19.1988
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12 Councilmember Brookbank moved to approve the minutes of the previous meetings as prepared, seconded
13 by 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 that the proposals for the 1988 capital equipment expenditures were
18 ready and the committee would be meeting to decide priorities. He said there were 1,500,000.00 in requests
19 and only 600,000.00 available in capital funds.
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21 PRESENTATIONS OF REMONSTRANCES,PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS
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23 Councilmember Williams spoke to the Council regarding Dr. Martin Luther King,Jr. Councilmember Williams
24 informed the Council the celebration was over, but not what Dr. King represents. He said he was fortunate to
25 participate in a march in Washington, D.C. with Dr. King and even though the march was predicted to be a
26 failure was a great success.
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28 Councilmember Williams quoted from Dr. King's"Drum Major"speech and that it was not a matter of black or
29 white, but was always non-violent and righteous. Councilmember Williams said it takes dedicated people to
30 get things accomplished, and he feels race relations are being pushed back into the conditions existing in
31 the'40's and '60's and persons now need to work together to get the job done and to use the right approach.
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33 REPORTS FROM OTHER OFFICES
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35 Urban Enterprise Association
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37 Mr. Casey Foley, Director of the Urban Enterprise Association, updated the Council on the actions of the
38 association and its mission. Mr. Foley told the Council they have gone from 197 business participants to
39 217 participants with a total of 600,000.00 in tax credits.
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41 Mr. Foley said he also has assisted with the Department of Commerce Grant for Home Owner Rehab and
42 Home Equity Conversion,co-founded the Richmond Community Development Corporation, assisted with the
43 CIP grant for Townsend Center and Mainstreet and secured the rights to the depot for revitalization of the
44 area.
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46 Mr. Foley stated that in 1988 they plan to continue their record of improvement by continuing to contribute to
47 the Revolving Loan Fund and continue the paint up fix up program. They also plan to continue working with
48 the Richmond Community Development Corporation and assisting in the Mainstreet Project and intensify
49 efforts in the depot area.
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51 Mr. Foley said they were also putting effort into saving the High Tower House since this is important in
52 retaining the character of the area and the depot renovation.
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54 Mr. Foley added that they have also sent disqualifications notices for those businesses not participating in
55 the donations.
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57 President Morris asked about the outcome of a meeting on the depot and Mr. Foley said there are no specific
58 details, but they have a couple of nibble and possibly one cash offer and upon sale the structure will be
59 restored within the guidelines.
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61 Councilmember Elstro asked if a manufacturer was located in the South end, yet warehoused in the Zone if
62 they would be eligible for tax credits and Mr. Casey said they would.
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64 Human Services Office
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February 1, 1988
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1 Ms. Sandra Suman updated the Council on the operations of the Human Service Office. She presented
2 them a written document with greater detail. Ms. Suman said the office meets the needs of persons hurting
3 and helps them with referrals or though available grant funds.
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5 Ms. Suman explained the various grants administered through the office including Title XX,Title IIIB,Action,
6 CIP funds, Homeless shelter funds and the Home Equity funds.
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8 Mr. Suman said the Home Equity Program has assisted 25 elderly homeowners with over 200,000.00 in
9 funds encumbered.
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11 Ms. Suman explained to the Council that the Human Rights Commission would be meeting soon and a
12 director appointed.
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14 Ms. Suman announced that the office has been invited to present a paper to the National Association of
15 Social Workers since it is so unusual for a rural community to have this type of office successfully
16 functioning.
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18 President Morris asked about the Home Equity Program and if it will continue with the funds being used and
19 Ms.Suman explained they would be able to spill over into some of the funds for the Home Owner Rehab and
20 have applied for extensions to spend down all the funds available.
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22 REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
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24 Mr. Barden told the Council the Board had acted on several unsafe structures, signed the Wayne Township
25 Fire Contract and are looking into the Fifth and Main Crossing for pedestrians. He explained the Board now
26 reserves the first meeting of each month for Unsafe Building Hearings.
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28 Councilmember Elstro asked about the railroad crossings and Mr. Barden said the list of conditions were
29 sent to the Public Service Commission to be forwarded to the proper railroad, but he does not anticipate
30 work to begin until spring.
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32 REPORTS FROM SPECIAL COMMITTEES
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34 Public Safety
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36 Councilmember Brookbank asked about the inclusion of additional information on the 9-1-1 information
37 cards and Chief Nimitz explained that all pertinent information would be fine to include on the cards and they
38 will enter the information on the computers.
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40 REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES
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42 Reid Hospital
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44 Councilmember Brookbank reported that Mr. Barry McDowell had been named as President of Reid Hospital
45 after the resignation of Mr. Ken Spoon. She added the revenue was up 16%this last month and 13%on a
46 year to date.
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48 Housing Authority
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50 President Morris reminded the Council of the meeting on February 8, 1988 and asked members to please
51 plan to attend.
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53 ORDINANCES
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55 ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
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57 Councilmember Elstro moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinances No. 5,6,7, and 8 -1988 on first
58 reading by title only, seconded by Councilmember Williams and on unanimous voice vote the motion was
59 carried.
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61 APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO.5-1988
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63 The Clerk read on first reading by title only Ordinance No. 5-1988 - AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE
64 WITHIN THE CUMULATIVE CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT FUND.
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1 President Morris announced Ordinance No.5-1988 had to be advertised.
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3 ORDINANCE NO.6-1988
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5 The Clerk read on first reading by title only Ordinance No. 6-1988 - AN ORDINANCE ALLOWING AND
6 AUTHORIZING EXPENSES FOR OFF STREET PARKING PROMOTIONS.
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8 Councilmember Elstro moved to suspend the rules and move Ordinance No. 6-1988 to second reading,
9 seconded by Councilmember Williams and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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11 The Clerk read Ordinance No.6-1988 on second reading.
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13 President Morris announced the Ordinance was on public hearing.
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15 Speaking for Ordinance No. 6-1988 was Off Street Parking Manager, Mary Merchanthouse. Ms.
16 Merchanthouse explained the fund would allow advertisements and promotions for the off street parking as a
17 part of the overall improved off street parking system. She said they would anticipate spending 1,200.00 on
18 advertisements and possibly contest prizes.
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20 There being no further questions, Councilmember Elstro moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 6-1988,
21 seconded by Councilmember Brookbank 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. 6-1988 to third and final
24 reading and read by title only, seconded by Councilmember Elstro and on unanimous voice vote the motion
25 was carried.
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27 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 6-1988 on third and final reading by title only.
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29 Ordinance No. 6-1988 was adopted on the following call of the roll:
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31 Ayes: Elstro,Williams, Brookbank, McBride, Parker, Hutton,Paust and Morris (8)
32 Nays: None
33 Absent: Hankinson (1)
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35 ORDINANCE NO.7-1988
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37 The Clerk read on first reading by title only Ordinance No.7-1988-AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AMENDED
38 ORDINANCE NO.37-1987(1988 SALARY ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA FOR THE
39 FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1988 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1988).
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41 Councilmember Elstro moved to suspend the rules and move Ordinance No. 7-1988 to second reading,
42 seconded by Councilmember Hutton and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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44 The Clerk read Ordinance No.7-1988 on second reading.
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46 President Morris announced the Ordinance was on public hearing.
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48 Ms. Merchanthouse explained the portion of the amendment for Off Street Parking was to add a part time
49 position for security and maintenance for the parking lots and garage.
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51 Mayor Waltermann explained that the Grants Administrator would be to do in house administration of the
52 various grants for the City at much less cost than contracting the administration and would make certain all
53 steps are being followed in the administration of the grants to meet all guidelines. The position would be
54 funded through grant funds allowed for administrative purposes.
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56 There being no further questions, Councilmember Williams moved for engrossment, seconded by
57 Councilmember Hutton and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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59 Councilmember Williams moved to suspend the rules and move Ordinance No. 7-1988 to third and final
60 reading and read by title only,seconded by Councilmember Hutton and on unanimous voice vote the motion
61 was carried.
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63 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 7-1988 on third and final reading by title only.
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65 Ordinance No.7-1988 was adopted on the following call of the roll:
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February 1, 1988
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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 TRANSFER ORDINANCE NO.8-1988
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7 The Clerk read on first reading by title only Ordinance No.8-1988-AN ORDINANCE TO TRANSFER WITHIN
8 THE OFF STREET PARKING FUND.
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10 Councilmember Williams moved to suspend the rules and move Ordinance No. 8-1988 to second reading,
11 seconded by Councilmember Elstro and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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13 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 8-1988 on second reading.
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15 President Morris announced the Ordinance was on public hearing.
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17 Ms. Merchanthouse exlained the transfer would cover the part time pay for the security person and would be
18 taken from the contractual services account since the position has been being paid by contract.
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21 There being no further questions, Councilmember Williams moved for engrossment, seconded by
22 Councilmember Parker and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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24 Councilmember Williams moved to suspend the rules and move Ordinance No. 8-1988 to third and final
25 reading and read by title only,seconded by Councilmember Hutton and on unanimous voice vote the motion
26 was carried.
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28 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 8-1988 on third and final reading by title only.
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30 Transfer Ordinance No. 8-1988 was adopted on the following call of the roll:
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32 Ayes: Elstro,Williams, Brookbank, McBride, Parker, Hutton,Paust and Morris (8)
33 Nays: None
34 Absent: Hankinson (1)
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36 ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
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38 APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO.3-1988
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40 The Clerk read on second reading Ordinance No.3-1988-AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE WITHIN THE
41 GENERAL FUND.
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43 Mr. Barden examined the Proof of Publication and found it to be in order. Councilmember Parker moved to
44 accept and file the Proof of Publication, seconded by Councilmember Paust and on unanimous voice vote
45 the motion was carried.
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47 President Morris announced the Ordinance was on public hearing.
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49 Chief Nimitz explained the funds were to be used for immunization as a part of Standard Operating
50 Procedures for Communicable Diseases and that the immunization will require a five year booster.
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52 There being no further questions, Councilmember Williams moved for engrossment, seconded by
53 Councilmember Parker and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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55 Councilmember Williams moved to suspend the rules and move Ordinance No. 3-1988 to third and final
56 reading and read by title only,seconded by Councilmember Parker and on unanimous voice vote the motion
57 was carrried.
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59 The Clerk read Ordinance No.3-1988 on third and final reading by title only.
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61 Appropriation Ordinance No.3-1988 was adopted on the following call of the roll:
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63 Ayes: Elstro,Williams, Brookbank, McBride, Parker, Hutton,Paust and Morris (8)
64 Nays: None
65 Absent: Hankinson (1)
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February 1, 1988
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1 MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
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3 Councilmember Parker told the Council to look closely at Appropriation Ordinance No. 5-1988. The
4 ordinance is for resurfacing of runways at the Airport and will be funded through a grant with the City only
5 having to provide a 5%match.
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7 ADJOURNMENT
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9 There being no further business,on a motion duly made,seconded and passed,the meeting was adjourned.
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