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PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND,INDIANA, MAY 18,1987
1 The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session May 18 1987 at the hour of
2 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers in said City. President Pro-tern Whitesell presided with the following
3 Councilmembers present: Hankinson, Parker, Morris and Theobald. Absent: Elstro,Williams, Brookbank
4 and Hutton. The following business was had to-wit:
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6 REPORT ON ABSENCES
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8 President Pro-tem Whitesell reported that Councilmembers Elstro and Hutton were absent due to Richmond
9 Power & Light business, Councilmember Williams is ill and Councilmember Brookbank is on personal
10 business.
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12 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MAY 4,1987
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14 Councilmember Hankinson moved to approve the minutes of the previous meetings as prepared, seconded
15 by Councilmember Parker and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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17 COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
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19 Mayor Frank H. Waltermann reported he had attended a meeting in Greensburg of the Private Industries
20 Council on May 12, 1987. He stated the speaker was Mr. David Kolzow,formerly with Fantas Corporation.
21 Mayor Waltermann said Mr. Kolzow spoke on successful economic development and mentioned 50 to 75
22 things communities should be doing for economic development. Mayor Waltermann informed the Council
23 that Richmond's Economic Development Office was doing the right things. He said on existing businesses
24 he would like to maintain and update a data base and work closely with the County for funding to assist
25 existing businesses and industry.
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27 Mayor Waltermann informed the Council that there are only 500 industries of over 100 employees looking for
28 new locations in a year over the entire United States. He said between 1981 and 1986 there were eight to ten
29 million jobs lost through plant closings and 8%to 10%of the manufacturing jobs are lost in each community
30 each year.
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32 He said CIP intends to do a survey for economic development in this region with the central issues being
33 retention and marketing. Mayor Waltermann indicated it was stressed a community must look for the needs
34 of the prospect and stress the quality of life with each person having a responsibility to put forth a good
35 image for the community.
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37 Mayor Waltermann commented on the All-America City award and that the ceremony this morning had been
38 good and the award richly deserved because it honors each and every citizen in the community.
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40 REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
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42 President Susan Silberstein reported the Board had awarded the bid for three (3) street sweepers on a five
43 year lease purchase agreement and would be receiving bids for a railroad spur. She stated they also
44 received sealed quotes for the sale of the Rose View Transit buses and has approved requests for the White
45 River State Park games. Ms. Silberstein also stated that she had been appointed as the Plan Commission
46 representative from the Board of Works.
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48 Councilmember Parker asked if Ms. Silberstein was aware when N.W. 7th Street would be paved and Ms.
49 Silberstein stated she would get the information from Mr.Willis.
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51 Mr.Jerald Judge reported the work on N.W.7th was scheduled for this week dependent on weather.
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53 REPORTS FROM SPECIAL COMMITTEES
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55 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
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Councilmember Whitesell reported on the tour of the Fire Department and that it was a very good and
informative tour. He said there were no more tours scheduled currently,but two more would be scheduled for
59 June or July.
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61 REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES
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63 PLAN COMMISSION
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65 Councilmember Morris reported on the retreat for the Master Plan Central Committee indicating it was very
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1 good with good attendance. She said initial goals were established and she was very pleased with the
2 committee appointments and their participation.
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5 REPORTS FROM OTHER COUNCIL COMMITTEES
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7 HUMAN RELATIONS ORDINANCE
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9 Councilmember Morris reported the Citizen Advisory Committee for the Human Relations Ordinance would be
10 meeting on May 21, 1987 at 7:00 PM in the Board of Works Room and would hear from the director of the
11 Muncie Human Relations Commission and a representative from the Indianapolis Prosecutor's Office. She
12 invited the Council to attend and indicated the meeting should be very informative.
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14 MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
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16 Student Government Classes
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18 President Pro-tem Whitesell welcomed the government students from Richmond High School to the Council
19 meeting and explained they would be viewing a slightly different Council meeting this evening since
20 business could not be formally conducted on Ordinances unless six (6) members were in attendance. He
21 said Resolutions could be acted upon, but formal action on Ordinance would not continue past the first
22 reading of the Ordinance.
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24 RESOLUTIONS
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26 Councilmember Hankinson moved to suspend the rules and add Resolutions No.5-1987 and No. 6-1987 to
27 the agenda, seconded by Councilmember Parker and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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29 Councilmember Hankinson moved to suspend the rules and read Resolutions No. 3, 4, and 6-1987 by title
30 only,seconded by Councilmember Theobald and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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32 RESOLUTION NO.3-1987
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34 The Clerk read by title only Resolution No.3-1987-A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
35 CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA.
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37 Speaking for Resolution No. 3-1987 was Mr. Andrew Cecere, Attorney at Law, 101 South 10th Street,
38 Richmond, Indiana. Mr. Cecere congratulated the City and its citizens on the occasion of the All-America
39 City award and said he was glad that outsiders concurred with his opinion of the City.
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41 Mr. Cecere informed the Council Resolution No.3-1987 was concerning a bond issue and was an asset for
42 the employment situation in the City of Richmond. He said it would also take care of a vacant building within
43 the City and once again make it a going concern.
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45 Mr. Cecere said he had been contacted by Mr.Alvin Staley of Southern Coffin & Casket Company and Mr.
46 Roger Sevedge of Arcto Casket Company, two of the largest distributors of metal caskets regarding
47 establishing a manufacturing arm. He said the plant would be located in the Disney-Vista building at 1238
48 Rich Road and would be for the manufacturing of metal caskets. He said there would be 30 regular
49 employees upon opening of the plant with a payroll of 450,000.00 and it would expand to 50 to 60 employees
50 with a payroll of 750,000.00 per year.
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52 Mr. Cecere indicated it was a$2,000,000.00 bond issue for the acquisition of the building and land and the
53 renovation of facilities and purchase of equipment.
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55 Mr. Cecere introduced Mr.James R.York who would be manager of the plant and informed the Council they
56 would be glad to answer any questions.
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58 The Economic Development Commission acted favorably upon the bond issue at a public meeting on May
59 15, 1987.
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61 There being no further discussion, Resolution No.3-1987 was adopted on the following call of the roll:
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63 Ayes: Hankinson,Whitesell, Parker, Hutton and Theobald (5)
64 Nays: None
65 Absent: Elstro,Williams,Brookbank and Hutton (4)
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1 RESOLUTION NO.4-1987
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3 The Clerk read by title only Resolution No. 4-1987-A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING RESOLUTION NO. 2-
4 1987.
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6 Speaking for Resolution No.4-1987 was Mr. Dan Dooley, Planning Director. Mr. Dooley informed the Council
7 I the resolution confirms Resolution No. 2-1987 setting the time limitations for filing for a deduction from the
8 assessed value of property that has been rehabilitated or redeveloped in an Economic Revitalization Aea.
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10 Mr. Dooley stated a public hearing and time to receive remonstrances was legally advertised and no
11 remonstrances were received.
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13 Ms. Silberstein informed the Council the public hearing had been properly advertised. Councilmember Parker
14 moved to accept and file the Proof of Publication, seconded by Councilmember Morris and on unanimous
15 voice vote the motion was carried.
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17 There being no further discussion, Councilmember Hankinson moved for adoption of Resolution No.4-1987,
18 seconded by Councilmember Parker and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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20 RESOLUTION NO.5-1987
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22 President Pro-tern Whitesell requested Mayor Waltermann to read Resolution No.5-1987 in its entirety.
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25 RESOLUTION NO.5-1987
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27 A RESOLUTION TO DECLARE"ALL AMERICA CITY" DAY IN THE CITY OF RICHMOND,INDIANA
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29 WHEREAS, the City of Richmond has been awarded the title of"All-America City'; and,
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31 WHEREAS, this pinnacle of success was attained by all segments of our community; school children,
32 laborers, business leaders,organizations,families and media working as a team;and,
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34 WHEREAS, our Community has received the acknowledgment and recognition which it richly deserves as
35 we work together and turn our problems into successes;and,
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37 WHEREAS, the designation of"All-America City"denotes that we, as a Community, have the strength
38 and vision that will carry us into a prosperous future;and,
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40 WHEREAS, the City of Richmond now serves as a role model for all communities in Indiana to follow.
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42 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Richmond Common Council and Mayor Frank H.Waltermann
43 that May 18, 1987 be hereby proclaimed ALL-AMERICA CITY DAY in the City of Roses, and all Citizens are
44 asked to celebrate their success in attaining this award.
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46 Councilmember Hankinson moved for adoption of Resolution No. 5-1987, seconded by Councilmember
47 Parker and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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49 President Pro-tern Whitesell added the congratulations of the Common Council and pledged their support .
50 He stated this was a banner day in Richmond with the All-America City Award and new business being
51 announced.
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53 I RESOLUTION NO.6-1987
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55 The Clerk read by title only Resolution No. 6-1987 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF
56 RICHMOND TO MAKE FULL APPLICATION FOR AN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT INFRASTRUCTURE
57 PROGRAM GRANT,AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND SUBMIT SUCH APPLICATION TO THE
58 INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE.
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60 Speaking for Resolution No. 6-1987 was Mr. Richard Freeman. Mr. Freeman added his congratulations for
61 the All-America City Award. Mr. Freeman informed the Council the grant was for 66,615.00 for the
62 construction of a railroad spur to the Richmond Gear building for Mid-Continent Paper Converters and was
63 through the Indiana Department of Commerce. He said Mid-Continent would be making a 1,000,000.00
64 investment in the City and would be employing 62 persons within twenty-four(24) months.
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1 Mr.William McDermott, Economic Development Director, also spoke in support of Resolution No.6-1987 and
2 added that it was nice to see three resolutions on the Agenda dealing with honors for the City or economic
3 development.
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5 Councilmember Morris congratulated Mr. McDermott on his recent successes with bringing additional
6 industry to the City.
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8 There being no further comment, Councilmember Hankinson moved to adoption of Resolution No. 6-1987,
9 seconded by Councilmember Parker and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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11 ORDINANCES
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13 ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
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15 President Pro-tem Whitesell reminded the Council they would only be able to act on the Ordinances on first
16 reading at this meeting and they would return for public hearing on June 1, 1987.
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18 Councilmember Hankinson made a motion to suspend all action on Ordinances 26, 27, 28, 29 and 30-1987
19 and leave on first reading for June 1, 1987.
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21 Councilmember Parker commented that persons in attendance should be allowed to speak to ordinances at
22 this meeting.
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24 President Pro-tern Whitesell stated there were Ordinance that could be referred for other action at this
25 meeting and persons would be allowed to comment on the Ordinances at this meeting.
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27 Councilmember Hankinson's motion to suspend action died for lack of a second.
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29 Councilmember Morris moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinances No.26,27,28, 29 and 30-1987 on
30 first reading by title only,seconded by Councilmember Parker and on unanimous voice vote the motion was
31 carried.
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33 ORDINANCE NO.26-1987
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35 The Clerk read on first reading by title only Ordinance No. 26-1987 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
36 ORDINANCE NO. 61-1987 RATIFYING THE SALARIES, WAGES, AND POSITIONS FOR APPOINTED
37 OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE RICHMOND SANITARY DISTRICT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
38 BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1987 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1987 AS ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF
39 SANITARY COMMISSIONERS.
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41 Public hearing will be June 1, 1987.
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43 There was no public comment on the Ordinance.
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45 ORDINANCE NO.27-1987
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47 The Clerk read on first reading by title only Ordinance No.27-1987-AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AMENDED
48 ORDINANCE NO.53-1987(1987 SALARY ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA OR THE
49 FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1987 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1987).
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51 Public hearing will be June 1, 1987.
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53 There was no public comment on the Ordinance.
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55 TRANSFER ORDINANCE NO.28-1987
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57 The Clerk read on first reading by title only Ordinance No.28-1987-AN ORDINANCE TO TRANSFER WITHIN
58 THE GENERAL FUND.
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60 Public hearing will be June 1, 1987.
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62 There was no public comment on the Ordinance.
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64 ORDINANCE NO.29-1987
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1 The Clerk read on first reading by title only Ordinance No.29-1987-AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER
2 154 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE, BEING ORDINANCE NO. 2325-1968, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE
3 ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, PROVIDING FOR THE REZONING OF
4 PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1 EAST MAIN STREET,RICHMOND, INDIANA FROM 0-1 GREENBELT TO C-4
5 GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT.
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7 President Pro-tem Whitesell announced Ordinance No. 29-1987 was assigned to the Plan Commission for
8 public hearing.
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10 ORDINANCE NO.30-1987
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12 The Clerk read on first reading by title only Ordinance No.30-1987-AN ORDINANCE TO ANNEX TO THE CITY
13 OF RICHMOND, INDIANA CERTAIN CONTIGUOUS TERRITORY,ADJACENT AND ABUTTING THERETO,
14 DESCRIBING THE SAME, PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION THEREOF,AND FIXING THE TIME WHEN
15 THE SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT.
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17 Public hearing will be June 1, 1987.
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19 Speaking on Ordinance No.30-1987 was Mr.Frank Otto of 1546 Idlewild Drive. Mr.Otto informed the Council
20 this was a voluntary annexation as a proposed sub-division consisting of 26 lots.
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22 Councilmember Morris commented the preliminary application was granted by the Plan Commission at its last
23 meeting.
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25 ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
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27 ORDINANCE NO 22-1987
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29 The Clerk read on second reading Ordinance No.22-1987-AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLES 13,34
30 AND 35 OF CHAPTER 154 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE, BEING ORDINANCE NO.2325-1968, COMMONLY
31 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA.
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33 President Pro-tem Whitesell announced Ordinance No. 22-1987 could be engrossed, but he preferred it
34 remain on second reading and return to the June 1, 1987 agenda.
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36 ORDINANCES BEING ADVERTISED
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38 President Pro-tem Whitesell announced Ordinances No. 13,21 and 14-1987 are being advertised for public
39 hearing on June 1, 1987.
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41 ADJOURNMENT
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43 There being no further business,on a motion duly made,seconded and passed,the meeting was adjourned.
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