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PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, FEBRUARY 18, 1986
1 The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in regular session
2 February 18, 1986 at the hour of 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers in
3 said City. President Bodiker presided with the following Councilmembers
11/ 4 present: Elstro, Williams, Brookbank, Hankinson, Parker, Hutton and
5 Morris . Absent: Whitesell. The following business was had to-wit:
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7 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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9 SILENT DEVOTIONS
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11 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 3, 1986
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13 Councilmember Hankinson moved to approve the minutes of the previous
14 meeting as prepared, seconded by Councilmember Brookbank and on unanimous
15 voice vote the motion was carried.
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17 REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
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19 The City Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works and Safety had
20 hired four (4) new police officers and had set the paid holidays for
21 City employees not represented by a bargaining unit.
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23 REPORTS FROM SPECIAL COMMITTEES
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25 Councilmember Brookbank stated the Council would be meeting as .a Committee
26 of the Whole on February 27, 1986 at 7:00 P.M. in the Board of Works
27 Room for discussion of Amended Ordinance No. 47-1985 (Alarm Ordinance)
28 as re-written.
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30 MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
31 -32 Statement regarding the Accessibility of the Municipal Building
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34 City Clerk Mary Merchanthouse read the following statement regarding
35 the problems of accessibilty for disabled citizens with the Municipal
36 Building:
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38 As officers of the Community Council on Disability Awareness, Council-
39 member Morris and myself became painfully aware today of the need
40 to make the Municipal Building accessible. Several members of our
41 board were physically unable, do to an elevator malfunction, to
42 gain access to our meeting held in the City Building.
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44 It was mentioned that possibly some of the 504 Rehabilitation funds
• 45 dedicated for City facilities could be cut due to federal funding
46 cuts. We feet it necessary that emphasis be immediately placed
47 on basic accessibility for city facilities and the funds be dedicated
48 for such use.
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50 The Purchasing Director has assured us she will start immediately
51 on restroom accessibility in the City building along with additional
52 items to make other entrances more accesssible. We ask that the
53 Common Council and the Administration treat this as a priority for
54 the citizens of Richmond.
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56 Presentation on Trip to USSR Regarding Sister City Program
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58 Sam and Ruth Neff presented the Council a slide presentation on the recent
59 trip taken by representatives of the City of Richmond to the City of
60 Smolensk in connection with the Sister City Program.
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62 Mr. Bob Green, representing Mayor Waltermann on the trip, informed the
63 Council of the warm reception the group from Richmond received.
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65 Mr. Dave Bowers told the Council that he was impressed with the openness
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1 and the welcome they received.
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3 Mrs. Spicer conveyed the feelings of Christianity she felt from many of
4 the Russian people.
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6 Mrs. Alta Jett stated she felt she was on a mission of peace and could
7 feel the friendship.
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9 Joe Cramer, a Richmond High School student, stated he found Smolensk as
10 basic and routine ass the United States. He indicated that ideological
11 differences made him appreciate his freedoms more than ever.
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13 Mr. Wayne Copenhaver stated that such trips may help to break down barriers
14 by participation and he felt the people of Smolensk have a real interest
15 in participating in the program.
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17 Mr. Paul Turner stated that the Mayor and the Council should take
18 satisfaction in making Richmond a pioneer in the Sister City movement.
19 He reported that Richmond is one of only sixty (60) cities involved in
20 achieving any linkage.
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22 President Bodiker congratulated the group for their interaction with the
23 Russian citizens and hoped it would lead to a better understanding and
24 a peaceful world.
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26 Statement on Park Fees
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28 Councilmember Williams requested that the record indicate his opposition
29 to the increase in fees for the Municipal Swimming Pool. He stated the
30 rates would affect persons not able to pay any increases .
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3 RESOLUTIONS
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34 Councilmember Morris moved to suspend the rules and read Resolutions No.
35 5 and 6-1986 by title only, seconded by Councilmember Elstro and on
36 unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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3: RESOLUTION NO. 5-1986
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41 The Clerk read by title only Resolution No. 5-1986 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
4 CITY OF RICHMOND TO INDUCE VANDOR CORPORATION TO CONSTRUCT ADDITIONAL
4 IMPROVEMENTS AND TO EXPAND AND EQUIP WITH ADDITIONAL MACHINERY AND
43 EQUIPMENT AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FACILITY AND TO UNDERTAKE TO SELL AND
44 DELIVER ADDITIONAL REVENUE BONDS TO PAY THE COSTS THEREOF, AND OTHER
45+1+ MATTERS RELATING THERETO.
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47 Speaking in favor of Resolution No. 5-1986 was Mr. Gregory Horn, Attorney
n' at Law, with Bowen, Cerere and Horn. Mr. Horn informed the Council that
Vandor Corporation is located in the old Staco facility along with South
5C J Street and Straightline Pike. He stated they would be adding a 23,000
51 square foot facility to the former Stacco building to house their entire
5 operation. Mr. Horn indicated the bonds are not an obligation of the City
5 and the additional facility would create twenty-five (25) additional jobs.
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5' Councilmember Morris asked if the other locations would be sold and Mr.
5. Horn stated they would.
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5:, There being no further comment Councilmember Williams moved for adoption
56 of Resolution No. 5-1986. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
61 Hankinson and Resolution No. 5-1986 was adopted on the following call of
6 the roll:
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6 Ayes : Elstro, Williams, Brookbank, Hankinson, Parker, Hutton, Morris and
6 ; Bodiker (8)
6' Nays : None
66 Absent: Whitesell (1)
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1 RESOLUTION NO. 6-1986
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3 The Clerk read by title only Resolution No. 6-1986 - A RESOLUTION OF
11/ THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA TO AUTHORIZE THE
SALE OFITS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS FOR THE FINANCING OF AN
6 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FACILITY.
: Speaking for Resolution No. 6-1986 was Mr. Gregory Horn, Attorney at
9 Law, 101 South 10th Street. Mr. Horn informed the Council that Kaplan
11 Enterprises would be leasing the economic development facility to .
1 Freightway Corporation. The 1,200,000.00 bond issue is for the constructio
1 of a permanent office facility and rolling stock. The project will
11 place fifty (50) people on the payroll immediately and they will license
1 their vehicles in the State of Indiana. Mr. Horn stated theyrh'ave been at
1. 1 theiY tempo1ary facility in the City of Richmond for three (3) years .
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1 Councilmember Elstro asked if the facility would be strictly office
1 and where the rolling stock would be located. ."
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2d Mr. George Reeder of Freightway Corporation stated it was office space
21 and the rolling stock would be on the road or spotted in areas they
22 would be hauling' from.
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24 Councilmember Morris reminded Mr. Reeder that there were existing traffic
25 problems in the area of the new office and she ask they be cognisant
26 of the area and respectful of the neighbors .
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28 There being no further discussion, Councilmember Hankinson moved for
29 adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Elstro and was
30 adopted on the following call of the roll:
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3 Ayes : Elstro, Williams, Brookbank, Hankinson, Parker, Hutton, Morris
33 and Bodiker (8)
34 Nays : None
35 Absent: Whitesell (1)
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37 ORDINANCES
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39 ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
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41 Councilmember Elstro moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinances
42 No. 17 and 18-1986 on first reading by title only, seconded by Councilmembe'
43 Williams and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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45 ORDINANCE NO. 17-1986
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47 The Clerk read on first reading by title only Ordinance No. 17-1986 -
48 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 154 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE, BEING ORDINANCE
49 NO. 2325-1968, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
50 RICHMOND, INDIANA, PROVIDING FOR THE REZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT
51 244 SOUTH 4TH STREET FROM R-3 ONE-TO-EIGHT FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT
52. TO R-3 SPECIAL USE ONE-TO-EIGHT FAMILY RESIDENCE SPECIAL USE DISTRICT,
53 AND AUTHORIZING THE SPECIAL USE OF SAID PROPERTY AS A BUSINESS AND
54 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE.
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56 President Bodiker assigned Ordinance No. 17-1968 to the Plan Commission.
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58 ORDINANCE NO. 18-1986
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60 The Clerk read on first reading by title only Ordinance No. 18-1986 -
61 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 154 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE, BEING ORDINANCE
62 NO. 2325-1968, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THEZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
63 RICHMOND, INDIANA, PROVIDING FOR THE REZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON
64 THE SOUTH SIDE OF NEW PARIS PIKE IN THE 3700 BLOCK, FROM A-1 AGRICULTURE
65 DISTRICT TO A-1SU AGRICULTURE SPECIAL USE DISTRICT, AND AUTHORIZING
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1 President Bodiker assigned Ordinance No. 18-1986 to the Plan Commission.
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3 Councilmember Brookbank moved to bring ,':c?. Ordinance No. 68-1985 from
4 the Committee of the Whole to its proper place on second reading, seconded
5 by Councilmember Hankinson and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried
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7 Councilmember Parker moved to bring Amended Ordinance No. 13-1985 out of
8 Committee of the Whole and place it on the Agenda for second reading, public
9 hearingjat the meeting of March 3, 1986, seconded by Councilmember
10 Brookbank and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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12 ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
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14 ORDINANCE NO. 68-1985
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16 The Clerk read on second reading Ordinance No. 68-1985 - AN ORDINANCE REGULATING
17 AND REGISTERING THE KEEPING OF DOGS; PROVIDING FOR THE TAKING UP AND
18 IMPOUNDMENT OF DOGS AND OTHER AMINALS; AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF.
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20 President Bodiker announced Ordinance No. 68-1985 was on public hearing.
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22 Councilmember Williams commented on Mr. Ray Gauthier 's letter regarding cats
23 and regulations. He indicated there was a difference between controlling
24 house cats and alley cats and feels that there should still be some control
25 exercised over cats.
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27 Councilmember Brookbank reported that it was the concensus of the Committee
28 of the Whole of the Common Council that the existing ordinance the City now
29 operates under needs to be updated and that the amendments proposed by the
30 Wayne County Health Department should be adopted. The amendments include
31 changing the title, adding Section 1 - J, changing Section II - G, adding
32 Section III - B and renumbering the remainder of the section, adding Section
33 VII - G and renumbering the section, changing Section XIII to make the
34 penalty to 50.00, adding Section XIV and Section XV.
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36 Councilmember Hankinson moved to adopt the amendments as proposed, seconded
37 by Councilmember Morris and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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39 Mr. Robert Ridgeway asked the Council for a copy of the Amended Ordinance.
40 He also indicated concern about penalizingjparticularly,older persons with
41 pets that might get loose under circumstances that could not be controlled.
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43 Councilmember Brookbank stated that the officers enforcing the ordinance
44 would be reasonable and fair.
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46 Councilmemer Morris stated that the ordinance is intended to target the
47 habitual offenders .
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49 Councilmember Hankinson moved for engrossment of Amended Ordinance No. 68-1985,
50 seconded by Councilmember Morris and on unanimous voice vote the motion was
51 carried.
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53 Councilmember Morris moved to suspend the rules and move Amended Ordinance
54 No. 68-1985 to third and final reading and read by title only, seconded by
55 Councilmember Hankinson and on a voice vote with Councilmembers Elstro and
56 Parker voting no the motion was defeated.
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58 Amended Ordinance No. 68-1985 will return to the Council Agenda on March
59 3, 1986 on third and final reading.
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61 COMMENTS BY PRESIDENT
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63 President Bodiker expressed his concern over the proposed 18% water rate
64 increase and indicated he would be asking the Public Service Commission to
65 scrutinize the request and to hold it to a minimum.
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1 Councilmember Elstro stated if necessary they might consider going before
2 the Public Service Commission in person to express their concerns.
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4 Mr. Richard Knight asked about Amended Ordinance No. 47-1985 and President::_'_. :_
5 Bodiker•.. stated the Alarm Ordinance was slated for Committee of the
6 Whole meeting on February 27, 1986 at 7:00 P.M. in the Board of Works
7 Room.
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9 ADJOURNMENT
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11 There being no further business, on a motion duly made, seconded and
12 passed the meeting was adjourned.
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16 Richard Bodiker, President
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19 ATTEST:
20 Mary Merchanthouse, City Clerk
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