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PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, NOVEMBER 4, 1985
1 The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in regular session
2 November 4, 1985 at the hour of 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers in said
3 City. President Williams presided with the following members in
111 4 attendance: Councilmembers Elstro, Brookbank, Hankinson, Whitesell, Parker,
.5 Bodiker, Lemoine and Morris. Absent: None. The following business was
6 had to-wit:
7
8 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
9
10 SILENT DEVOTIONS
11
12 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF OCTOBER 21, 1985
13
14 Councilmember Hankinson moved to approve the minutes of the previous meeting
' 15 as prepared, seconded by Councilmember Whitesell and on unanimous voice
16 vote the motion was carried.
17
18 COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
19
20 Mayor Frank H. Waltermann informed the Council that he had recently
21 attended a meeting of the Midwest Civic Leaders Group regarding their
22 trip to Japan and had purchased a 45 minute documentary videotape telling
23 why they visited Japan. He stated he would share it with the Council when
24 arrangements can be made.
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26 Mayor Waltennann also cutimented on the announcement by Radisson on a
27 Franchise Agreement for the Leland project. The Mayor informed the
28 Council that the City is working with another group of Japanese and they
29 had inquired about the non-attainment status of Wayne County since they
30 would be an omitter. He stated that he had also participated in Econanic
31 Development Japanese Caravan in Indianapolis.
32
33 REPORT FROM CITY DEPARTMENTS
34
35 Street Depai huent
36
37 Street Supervisor Bill Hillard reported to the Council that he felt the
38 Street DepaLUuent had done an excellent job on the leaf removal program.
39 He stated that the depailnuent has been short two (2) trucks, but has
40 received assistance from the Park and Sanitary District with equipment.
41
42 Mr. Hillard read a letter of thanks from Mr. Ed Kaeuper for assistance by
43 the Street Department for leaf pick-up. Mr. Hillard also informed the
44' Council that the depaiUiient is using three (3) leaf vacuums and four (4)
45 front end loaders to pick up leaves. He said the sweepers will not be
46 used until the last week of leaf removal for economy purposes and also they
47 can clear up better after leaves have been removed.
48
49 Mr. Hillard thanked the citizens for their cooperation during the leaf
50 removal program.
51
52 Councilmember Hankinson asked Mr. Hillard for a financial report on the
53 leaf removal program.
54
55 President Williams stated that he visited the Street Department to inspect
56 the equipment and that the depaiLment is in desperate need of new
57 equipment and is dangerous for the employees to use.
58
59 Park Depai lsuent
60
61 Ms. Nancy MacCartey, Park Superintendent, informed the Council that she
62 had been informed by the Palladium Item that 1985 is the 100th birthday
63 for the Glen Miller Park. Ms. MacCartney stated that according to
64 research Glen Miller was probably the first city park in the State of
65 Indiana. She said that a birthday celebration is being planned for
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1 December and more details would be released.
2
3 REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
4
5 Ms. Maness informed the Council that the Board had petitioned for the
6 vacation of South 4th Street from Main Street to A Street and that a lot of
7 questions remain unanswered regarding maintenance of the area. She also
8 stated that the Purchasing Department had reported that 300+ trees had been
9 reported for removal and that new trees reported will be held for cutting in
10 1986. Ms. Maness said that emergency situations with trees would still be
11 handled as they arise.
12
13 Ms. Maness also informed the Council that the hearing for the 1986 budget by
14 the State Tax Commission will be on November 20, 1985 at 8:30 A.M. and members
15 of the Common Council are invited.
16
17 REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES
18
19 Reid Hospital
20
21 Councilmember Brookbank reported that the Reid Hospital Board had met on
22 October 28, 1985 and had announced the appointment of six (6) new doctors
23 as courtesy staff under the emergency medical program.
24
25 Urban Enterprise Zone
26
27 Councilmember Brookbank announced a meeting of the Urban Enterprise Zone
28 Board on November 5, 1985 at 7:30 P.M.
29
30 Education Canmittee
31
32 Councilmember Bodiker stated that he had arranged for Cheryl Amos to make
33 a presentation to the Council at their meeting of November 18, 1985 on the
34 Adult Basic Education Program.
35
36 MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
37
38 Board of Zoning Appeals Appointment
39
40 Mr. Barden explained to the Council that Mr. Orville Allen would accept the
41 Council's appointment to the Board of Zoning Appeals and that due to State
42 Law changes the Council would have to appoint Mr. Allen retroactively
43 to January 1, 1985 through December 31, 1985 and a second four year
44 appointment starting January 1, 1986.
45
4 Councilmember Morris moved to appoint Orville Allen to the Board of Zoning
47 Appeals from January 1, 1985 to December 31, 1985 and to also serve a four
48 (4) year term starting January 1, 1986, seconded by Councilmember
49 Hankinson and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
50
5 RESOLUTIONS
5
5 , Councilmember Whitesell moved to suspend the rules and read Resolutions No.
54. 15 and 16-1985 by title only, seconded by Councilmember Elstro and on111
5' unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
5
5 RESOLUTION NO. 15-1985 •
5
5 , The Clerk read by title only Resolution No. 15-1985 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
• 6 COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA (INDUCE DISTINCTIVE
6 PLASTICS)
6
6 President Williams announced Resolution No. 15-1985 was on public hearing.
6
6 Speaking for Resolution No. 15-1985 was Mr. Andrew Cecere, Attorney at Law,
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1 101 South 10th Street, Richmond, Indiana. Mr. Cecere informed the Council
2 that the Economic Development Commission of the City of Richmond held a public
3 hearing on November 4, 1985 and passed a Resolution to recommend to the
• Ill 4 Common Council of the City of Richmond to induce Distinctive Plastics to
5 put together a package and proceed with a purchaser of bonds for the
6 acquisition of the building, machinery and equipment belonging to Transilwrac
7 Corporation. Mr. Cecere stated that Distinctive Plastics is hoping to
8 expand the product line and increase the number of employees from the fifty
9 (50) now employed.
10 •
11 Mr. Cecere stated that the Economic Development Commission found there would
12 be no adverse competitive affect on existing businesses. Mr. Cecere also
13 said that no additional city services would be required and there is no
14 obligation to the community for the payment of the bonds.
15
16 There being no further camment, Councilmember Morris moved for adoption of
17 Resolution No: 15-1985, seconded by Councilmember Brookbank and on
18 unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
19
20 RESOLUTION NO. 16-1985
21
22 The Clerk read by title only Resolution No. 16-1985 - A RESOLUTION OF COMMON
23 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND GIVING CONSENT TO THE TOWN OF CENTERVILLE
24 FOR ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY WITHIN THREE MILES OF THE CORPORATE
25 BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND.
26
27 Councilmember Whitesell noted that Mr. Barden had presented an amended
11/ 28 version of Resolution No. 16-1985 to make corrections to the legal descriptio .
29
30 Councilmember Whitesell moved to amend Resolution No.:16-1985, as presented,
31 seconded by Councilmember:Morris-and on unanimous voices voteAhef motion.was
32 carried.
33
34 Mr. Barden explained to the Council that the Town of Centerville has a
35 request for a voluntary annexation on property on east of Centerville on
36 U.S. 40 and that it lies within three miles of Richmond's corporate
37 boundaries. Mr. Barden stated that Centerville must seek the consent of
38 the Richmond Cutuuon Council prior to final approval of the annexation.
39 Mr. Barden said the Town Board of Centerville meets on November 5, 1985 and
40 will need the approval before this meeting.
41
42 In response to Councilmember Parker, Mr. Barden explained that the annexatio
43 petition was initiated by Ford's Market and all property was on the north
44 side of U.S. 40. Mr. Barden also stated that Centerville had conducted all
45 hearings and that it had been legally advertised.
46
47 There being no further discussion Councilmember Elstro moved for adoption
48 of Resolution No. 16-1985, seconded by Councilmember Morris and on
49 unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
50
51 ORDINANCES
52
53 ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
54
55 Councilmember Morris moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinances No.
56 109, 110, 111, 112, and 113-1985 on first reading by title only, seconded
57 by Councilmember Whitesell and on unanimous voice vote the motion was
58 carried.
59
60 ORDINANCE NO. 109-1985
61
62 The Clerk read on first reading by title only Ordinance No. 109-1985 - AN
63 ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND.
64
65 President Williams announced Ordinance No. 109-1985 had to be advertised.
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1 TRANSFER FINANCE NO. 110-1985
2
3 The Clerk read on first reading by title only Transfer Ordinance No. 110-1985 -
4 AN ORDINANCE TO TRANSFER WITHIN THE PUBLIC TRANSIT FUND.
5
6 Councilmember Hankinson moved to suspend the rules and move Transfer Ordinance
7 No. 110-1985 to second reading, seconded by Councilmember Elstro and on
8 unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
9
10 The Clerk read on second reading Transfer Ordinance No. 110-1985 - AN
11 ORDINANCE TO TRANSFER WITHIN THE PUBLIC TRANSIT FUND.
12 .
13 For the benefit of the audience, Councilmember Hankinson explained that the
14 transfer was to cover anticipated gasoline expense for the remainder of
15 1985.
16
17 There being no further comment, Councilmember Bodiker moved for engrossment
18 of Transfer Ordinance No. 110-1985, seconded by Councilmember Elstro and on
19 unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
20
21 ' Councilmember Lemoine moved to suspend the rules and move Transfer Ordinance
22 No. 110-1985 to third and final reading and read by title only, seconded
23 by Councilmember Bodiker and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
24
25 The Clerk read on third and final reading by title only Transfer Ordinance
26 No. 110-1985 - AN ORDINANCE TO TRANSFER WITHIN THE PUBLIC TRANSIT FUND.
27
28 Ordinance No. 110-1985 was adopted on the following call of the roll:
29
30 Ayes: Elstro, Brookbank, Hankinson, Whitesell, Parker, Bodiker, Lemoine,
31 Morris and Williams (9)
32 Nays: None
33
34 ORDINANCE NO. 111-1985
35
36 The Clerk read on first reading by title only Ordinance No. 111-1985 - AN
37 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA AUTHORIZING THE CONSENT OF THE
38 CITY TO THE CONVEYANCE OF REAL ESTATE AND THE ASSIGNMENT OF THE LOAN AGREEMET1 ,
39 A PART OF THE FINANCING AGREEMENT UNDER WHICH RICHMOND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
40 BONDS, SERIES A AND B, (EIIPCO REALTY PROJECT) , WERE ISSUED AND SOLD.
41
42 Councilmember Morris moved to suspend the rules and move Ordinance No. 111-
43 1985 to second reading, seconded by Councilmember Whitesell and on
44 unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
45
46 The Clerk read on second reading Ordinance No. 111-1985 - AN ORDINANCE OF T
47 CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA AUTHORIZING AND CONSENT OF THE CITY TO THE
48 CONVEYANCE OF REAL ESTATE AND THE ASSIGNMENT OF THE LOAN AGREEMENT, A PART 0
49 THE FINANCING AGREEMENT UNDER WHICH RICHMOND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BO DS,
50 SERIES A AND B, (EIIPCO REALTY PROJECT) , WERE ISSUED AND SOLD.
51
52 President Williams announced Ordinance No. 111-1985 was on public hearing.
53
54 Speaking for Ordinance No. 111-1985 was Mr. Andrew Cecere, Attorney at Law,
55 101 South 10th Street, Richmond, Indiana. Mr. Cecere informed the Council
56 that a bond ordinance had been passed for EIIPCO Realty in 1980 for the
57 acquisition of property and the construction of a building which was leased
58 to Staco. The location of the property was in the Eastern Indiana Industria
59 Parkway. Mr. Cecere stated the property has been vacant and that EIIPCO now
60 has a purchaser which is Vandor Corporation. Mr. Cecere said Vandor
61 Corporation now has two (2) loations and would be able to unify their operat'.n
62 within the City and expand and grow.
63
64 Mr. Cecere informed the Council that the conveyance of the real estate and e
65 assignment of the Series B Bonds to Vandor Corporation takes the consent of 0 e
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1 Colll[llon Council and the bond holders which First National Bank of Richmond
2 is the trustcc for the bonds. Mr. Cecere stated the Series A Bonds will
3 be paid in full. All other aspects of the bonds remain the same and the
4 bonds are paid to date. .
5
6 Mr. Cecere stated that this ordinance authorizes the Mayor and the Clerk
7 to sign the necessary documents and will solidify the relationship between
8 Vandor and the City.
9
10 Councilmember Whitesell stated he was pleased with this development and
11 asked if Vandor will continue operation in the facilities they now have.
12
13 Mr. Cecere stated that they were hoping to find a buyer for the facilities
14 and totally relocate into one (1) facility.
15
16 Councilmember Whitesell inquired as to why the Economic Development Couuuissic'n
17 did not have to act on this request and Mr. Cecere stated this was not a
18 new bond issue and statute and ordinance define the requirements in the event
19 of any changes in the bond issue which include the approval by the City and
20 the bond holder. Mr. Cecere said the Council has followed these procedures
21 in teh past.
22
23 There being no further discussion, Councilmember Elstro moved for
24 engrossment of Ordinance No. 111-1985, seconded by Councilmember Brookbank
25 and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
26
27 Councilmember Lemoine moved to suspend the rules and move Ordinance No.
28 111-1985 to third and final reading and read by title only, seconded by
29 Councilmember Bodiker and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
30
31 The Clerk read on third and final reading by title only Ordinance No. 111-
32 1985 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA AUTHORIZING THE CONSENT
33 OF THE CITY TO THE CONVEYANCE OF REAL ESTATE AND THE ASSIGNMENT OF THE LOAN
34 AGREEMENT, A PART OF THE FINANCING AGREEMENT UNDER WHICH RICHMOND ECONOMIC
35 DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS, SERIES A AND B, (EIIPCO REALTY PROJECT) , WERE
36 ISSUED AND SOLD.
37
38 Ordinance No. 111-1985 was adopted on the following call of the roll:
39 •
40 Ayes: Elstro, Brookbank, Hankinson, Whitesell, Parker, Bodiker, Lemoine,
41 Morris and Williams (9)
42 Nays: None
43
44 ORDINANCE NO. 112-1985
45
46 The Clerk read on first reading by titly only Ordinance No. 112-1985 - AN
47 ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $34,155,000.00 FLOATING RATE
48 DEMAND MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA,
49 FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING A LOAN TO RICHMOND HOUSING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP,
50 IN ORDER TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN MULTIFAMILY
51 HOUSING FACILITIES LOCATED IN THE CITY AND APPROVING OTHER ACTIONS IN
52 RESPECT THERETO. •
53
54 Councilmember Morris moved to suspend the rules and move Ordinance No. 112-
55 1985 to second reading, seconded by Councilmember Elstro and on unanimous
56 voice vote the motion was carried.
'57
58 The Clerk read on second reading Ordinance No. 112-1985 - AN ORDINANCE
59 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $34,155,000.00 FLOATING RATE DEMAND
60 MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, FOR THE
61 PURPOSE OF MAKING A LOAN TO RICHMOND HOUSING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, IN ORDER
62 TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN MULTIFAMILY HOUSING
63 FACILITIES LOCATE) IN THE CITY AND APPROVING OTHER ACTIONS IN RESPECT THERETC.
64
65 president Williams announced Ordinance No. 112-1985 was on public hearing.
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1 Speaking for Ordinance No. 112-1985 was Mr. Andrew Cecere, Attorney at Law,
2 101 South 10th Street, Richmond, Indiana. Mr. Cecere informed the Council
3 that the Economic Development Commission had passed a Resolution on
4 November 4, 1985 to recommend approval of the bond issue. Mr. Cecere stated
5 that the original inducement resolution called for up to $50,000,000.00 in
6 bonds for 800 units and the ordinance sets out $34,155,000.00 in bonds for
7 600 units. Mr. Cecere explained that since a portion of the real estate is
8 located outside the city limits the County Council approved a resolution
9 giving consent to the City for the financing. Mr. Cecere stated that an
10 ordinance had been passed by Council approving voluntary annexation of this
11 property and would became effective sixty (60) days after the date of
12 publication which was on October 23, 1985.
13
14 Mr. Cecere told the Council that bond counsel felt the project should be
15 considered in its entirety and that is why the total acerage is included as
16 an exhibit to the ordinance. Mr. Cecere also informed the Council that this
17 ordinance will designate the area in question as an economic development
18 target area since the area can be considered impossible for normal
19 development and occupancy. Mr. Cecere further stated that the present owner
20 of the property had owned it six (6) or seven (7) years and had not been
21 able to develop the real estate due to the interest rates thereby preventing
22 development of the area except by the bonds.
23
24 Councilmember Morris commented that most bonds before Council were purchased
25 through local financial institutions and this was through a bank in Arizona.
26 Mr. Cecere explained they were set forth in the same federal and state laws.
27 He stated there would be no obligation on the community for the bonds.
28
29 Councilmember Whitesell asked if the project would go to Plan Commission befcre
30 construction and Mr. Cecere stated that it must follow the Planned Unit
31 Development Procedure.
32
33 There being no further comment, Councilmember Elstro moved for engrossment of
34 Ordinance No. 112-1985, seconded by Councilmember Brookbank and on unanimous
35 voice vote the motion was carried.
36
37 Councilmember Lemoine moved to suspend the rules and move Ordinance No. 112-
38 1985 to third and final reading and read by title only, seconded by
39 Councilmember Morris and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
40
41 The Clerk read on third and final reading by title only Ordinance No. 112-
42 1985 - AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $34,155,000.00
43 FLOATING RATE DEMAND MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND,
44 INDIANA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING A LOAN TO RICHMOND HOUSING LIMITED
45 PARTNERSHIP, IN ORDER TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN
46 MULTIFAMILY HOUSING FACILTIES LOCATED IN THE CITY AND APPROVING OTHER
47 ACTIONS IN RESPECT THERETO.
48
49 Ordinance No. 112-1985 was adopted on the following call of the roll:
50
51 Ayes: Elstro, Brookbank, Whitesell, Parker, Bodiker, Lemoine, Morris and
52 Williams (8)
53 Nays: Hankinson (1)
54
55 ORDINANCE NO. 113-1985
56
57 The Clerk read on first reading by title only Ordinance No. 113-1985 - AN
58 ORDINANCE VACATING THAT PORTION OF SOUTH FOURTH STREET RUNNING BETWEEN THE
59 SOUTH LINE OF EAST MAIN STREN1' AND THE NORTH LINE OF SOUTH A STRFF,T IN THE
60 CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA.
61
62 President Williams announced Ordinance No. 113-1985 was assigned to Plan
63 Conuuission for public hearing.
64
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1 ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
2
3 ORDINANCE NO. 47-1985
4
5 The Clerk read on second reading Ordinance No. 47-1985 - AN ORDINANCE TO
6 REGULATE BURGLARY AND ROBBERY ALARM SYSTEMS.
7
8 Councilmember Morris offered the following amendments to Ordinance No.
9 47-1985:
10
11 1. Councilmember Morris moved to strike (g) in Section 1, seconded
12 by.Councilmember Lemoine and on unanimous voice vote the motion was
13 carried.
14
15 Councilmember Whitesell noted that all reference to automatic dialers
16 in the ordinance should be striken.
17
18 President Williams stated that much time could have been saved if the
19 Council had the amendments prior to the meeting and he would like to see
20 the amended ordinance in whole before acting on it.
21
22 Councilmember Lemoine requested that the Council go through the proposed
23 amendments and bring the amended document back for public hearing.
24
25 2. Councilmember Morris moved to amend Section 4 (b) to read: The
26 fee for an alarm system permit would be $1.00 for residential property
27 and $1.00 for commercial property for the first term of the permits.
28 Such permits may be renewed upon expiration upon a payment of $1.00
29 for residential property and $1:00 for commercial property for a new
30 term, seconded by Councilmember Lemoine and on unanimous voice vote
31 the motion was passed.
32
33 Councilmember Morris also stated a thirty (30) day moratorium would
34 be instituted in order that permits could be purchased at no charge.
35 She also said the $1.00 fee would cover the cost of the forms and
36 it would be necessary for registration for a record keeping basis to
37 know the alarm owners and how to reach them, otherwise much time is
38 lost by an officer remaining at an alarm call trying to locate the
39 owner.
40 3. Councilmember Morris moved to amend Section 4 (d) to read: A
41 permit issued pursuant to this chapter shall be valid for two (2) years
42 from the date of issuance, seconded by Councilmember Lemoine and on
43 unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
44
45 4. Councilmember Morris moved to amend Section 8 to provide that the
46 fee for registration for an alarm business shall be $25.00, seconded
47 by Councilmember Hankinson and on a call of the roll the motion was
48 defeated.
49
50 Ayes: Hankinson, Bodiker, Lemoine and Morris (4)
51 Nays. Elstro, Brookbank, Whitesell, Parker and Williams (5)
52
53 ' 5. Councilmember Morris moved to amend Section 9 that the registratio
54 of an alarm business shall be valid for two years from the date of
55 registration and shall be renewed upon expiration thereafter,.
56 seconded by Councilmember Lemoine and on unanimous voice vote the
57 motion was carried.
58
59 6. Councilmember Morris moved to strike Section 11, seconded by
60 Councilmember Lemoine and on unanimous voice vote the motion was
61 carried.
62
63 7. Councilmember Morris moved to amend Section 15 (b) to provide that
64 in the event an alarm is operated by an alarm business one copy of
65 the notice of violation shall be served on the person who controls
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1 the property on whichs the alarm system is installed and a copy shall
2 also be served upon the alarm business, seconded by Councilmember
3 Lemoine and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
4
5 8. Councilmember Morris moved to amend Section 17 (1) by striking the
6 language "or operation of an illegal telephone dialing device" and
7 by changing "in a one certificate year" to "in any twelve minth period"
8 seconded by Councilmember Lemoine and on unanimous voice vote the
9 motion was carried.
10
11 9. Councilmember Morris moved to amend paragraph (2) of Section 17 by
12 striking "or operation of an illegal telephone dialing device" and by
13 amending "within one certificate year" to "provide within any twelve
14 month period", seconded by Councilmember Lemoine and on unanimous voice
15 vote the motion was carried.
16
17 10. Councilmember Morris moved to amend paragraph (3) in Section 17 by
18 changing "any one certificate year" to "in any twelve month period",
19 seconded by Councilmember Lemoine and on unanimous voice vote the motion
20 was carried.
21
22 11. Councilmember moved to amend paragraph 3 of Section 17 by striking
23 the language "or operation of an illegal telephone device", seconded by
24 Councilmember Lemoine and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried
25
26 12. Councilmember Morris moved to amend paragraph 4 of Section 17 by
27 strking the language "upon the first such citation, no fine will be made ',
28 and by changing "each citation for a violation of operating an alarm
29 system without a permit shall result in a fine of $100.00 for each and
30 every violation", seconded by Councilmember Lemoine and on the following
31 call of the roll the motion wass defeated:
32
33 Ayes: Bodiker, Lemoine and Morris (3)
34 Nays: Elstro, Brookbank, Hankinson, Whitesell, Parker, Williams (6)
35
36 13. Councilmember Morris moved to amend Section 21 "effective date" to
37 provide as follows: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect
38 April 1, 1986, however, no permit fee shall be required of applicants
39 for alarm system permits if such permits are acquired to April 30, 1986,
40 seconded by Councilmember Lemoine and on unanimous voice vote the motion
41 was carried.
42
43 Councilmember Bodiker asked that persons in the audience be allowed to speak f.r
44 or against the amended ordinance and President Williams stated that the
45 amended ordinance would be held on second reading for the amendments to be
46 inserted into the body of the ordinance.
47
48 Mr. Barden stated that he would not be able to attend the next Council meeting
49 and requested President Williams to hold it for public discussion on December
50 2, 1985.
51
52 Councilmember Morris moved to amend Section 8 to remove the $100.00 registrati.n
53 fee, but the motion died for a lack of a second.
54
55 President Williams announced Amended Ordinance NO. 47-1985 will remain on
56 second reading until December 2, 1985.
57
58 Amended copies can be obtain in the Clerk's Office.
59
60 ORDINANCE NO. 67-1985
61
62 The Clerk read on second reading Ordinance NO. 67-1985 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDINe
63 SECTION 94.03 OF THE RICHMOND CITY CODE AS IT APPLIES TO THE REMOVAL OF WEEDS
64 AND RANK VEGETATION AND PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY IN ADDITION TO COSTS OF REMOVA .
65
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1 Mr. Barden examined the Proof of Postin and found it to be in order.
2 Councilmember Hankinson moved to accept and file the Proof of Posting,
3 seconded by Councilmember Bodiker and on unanimous voice vote the motion
4 was carried.
5
6 President Williams announced Ordinance No. 67-1985 was on public hearing.
7
8 Councilmember Parker asked if "not less" in Section 94.03 (d) should be
9 "not more" and Mr. Barden stated it should be more.
10
11 In response to Councilmember Parker, Mr. Barden explained that the ordinance
12 is based on the height of the vegetation and arrangements could probably
13 be made for weather problems.
14
15 Councilmember Parker moved to amend Section 94.03 (D) , lines 6 and 7 to
16 read "not more that fifty (50.00) dollars", seconded by Councilmember
17 Lemoine and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
18
19 Councilmember Hankinson moved for engrossment of Amended Ordinance No.
20 67-1985, seconded by Councilmember Parker and on unanimous voice vote the
21 motion was carried.
22
23 Councilmember Elstro requested the ordinance return on third reading on
24 November 18, 1985.
25
26 ORDINANCE NO. 95-1985
27
28 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 95-1985 on second reading - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
29 CHAPTER 154 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE, BEING ORDINANCE NO. 2325-1968, COMMONLY
30 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND,INDIANA, PROVIDING
31 FORTHE REZONING OF THE PROPERTY LCOATED IN THE 3400 BLOCK OF U.S. HIGHWAY
32 27 NORTH FROM C-2 COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO C-4 GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT.
33
34 President Williams announced Ordinance No. 95-1985 was on public hearing.
35
36 There being no comment, Councilmember Elstro moved for engrossment, seconded
37 by Councilmember Hankinson and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
38 •
39 Councilmember Elstro moved to suspend the rules and move Ordinance No.
40 95-1985 to third and final reading and read by title only seconded by
41 Councilmember Brookbank and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
42
43 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 95-1985 on third and final reading by title .
44 only.
45
46 Ordinance No. 95-1985 was adopted on the following call of the roll:
47
48 Ayes: Elstro, Brookbank, Hankinson, Whitesell, Parker, Bodiker, Lemoine,
49 Morris and Williams (9)
50 Nays: None
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52 ORDINANCE NO. 96-1985
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54 The Clerk read on second reading Ordinance No. 96-1985 - AN ORDINANCE AMEND G
55 CHAPTER 154 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE, BEING ORDINANCE NO. 2325-1968, COMMONLY
56 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, PROVIDING
57 FOR THE REZONING OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3432 CHESTER BOULEVARD FROM
58 C-2 COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO C-4 GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT.
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60 President Williams announced Ordinance No. 96-1985 was on public hearing.
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62 Hearing no comment, Councilmember Hankinson moved to engrossment of Ordinance
63 No. 96-1985, seconded by Councilmember Brookbank and on unanimous voice
64 vote the motion was carried.
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1 Councilmember Morris moved to suspend the rules and move Ordinance No. 96-1985
2 to third and final reading and read by title only, seconded by Councilmember
3 Hankinson and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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5 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 96-1985 on third and final reading by title only+.
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7 Ordinance No. 96-1985 was adopted on the following call of the roll:
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9 Ayes: Elstro, Brookbank, Hankinson, Whitesell, Parker, Bodiker, Lemoine,
10 Morris and Williams (9)
11 Nays: None
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13 ORDINANCE NO. 97-1985
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15 The Clerk read on second reading Ordinance No. 97-1985 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDI
16 CHAPTER 154 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE, BEING ORDINANCE NO. 2325-1968, COMMONLY I OWN
17 AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, PROVIDING FOR THE
18 REZONING OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2020 EAST MAIN STREET, FROM R-3 ONE-TO-EIGHT
19 FAMILY RESIDENCE TO C-2 COMMERCIAL DISTRICT.
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21 On request of the petitioner, Councilmember Morris moved to strike Ordinance
22 No. 97-1985 from the agenda, seconded by Councilmember Hankinson and on
23 unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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25 ORDINANCES ON THIRD READING
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27 ORDINANCE NO. 107-1985
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29 Councilmember Morris moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance No. 107-1.85
30 by title only, seconded by Councilmember Lemoine and on unanimous voice vote .
31 the motion was carried.
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33 Councilmember Morris moved to amend Ordinance No. 107-1985 to 5,500.00 in
34 order to create the half time position that funds have already been paid for ,
35 Councilmember Hankinson seconded the motion.
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37 Councilmember Whitesell objected to the amendment stating it throws the
38 entire ordinance out of context.
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40 Mr. Barden responded to Councilmember Parker by stating if the ordinance if
41 defeated that the Council should act on an ordinance for a half time
42 position.
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44 Councilmembers Morris and Hankinson withdrew the motion to amend.
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46 Councilmember Lemoine commented that She-,feel then ordinance if :two fold r.
47 in order to create the salary line and correct the mistake and to also create
48 a full time position.
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50 There being no further discussion, Ordinance No. 107-1985 was defeated on th-
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53 Ayes: Elstro, Whitesell, Bodiker and Lemoine (4)
54 Nays: Brookbank, Hankinson, Parker, Morris and Williams (5)
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56 TABLED ORDINANCES
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58 ORDINANCE NO. 15-1985
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60 Councilmember Bodiker moved to remove Ordinance No. 15-1985 from the table,
61 seconded by Councilmember Elstro and with Councilmember Hankinson voting no the
62 motion was carried.
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64 Councilmember Bodiker moved to suspend the rules and place Ordinance No. 15-
65 1985 on the agenda on third and final reading, seconded by Councilmember Elstro
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1 and with Councilmembers Hankinson and Whitesell voting no the motion was
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4 Ordinance No. 15-1985 will return on third and final reading on November
5 18, 1985.
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