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PROCEEDINGS OF THE CAI COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOP D, INDIANA, JUNE 17, 1985
1 The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in regular session
2 June 17, 1985 at the hour of 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers in said
3 City. President Williams presided with the following members present:
4 Councilmembers Elstro, Brookbank, Hankinson, Whitesell, Parker, Bodiker,
5 Lemoine and Morris. Absent: None. The following business was had to-wit:
6
7 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
9 SILENT DEVOTIONS
10
111 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JUNE 3, 1985
1
13 Councilmember Hankinson moved to approve the minutes of the previous meeting
1 as prepared, seconded by Councilmember Parker and on unanimous voice vote
15Ji the motion was carried.
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17 COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
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19+ Mayor Waltermann told the Council that he has been putting his major concern
20 on economic development for the City and working very closely with the
2]� Economic Development Director.
2
23 REPORTS FROM OTHER OFFICES
2
25 Human and Environmental Information and Referral Services
20
27 Mr. Steven Maenhout with the School of Public and Environmental Affairs,
28 Indiana University.spoke to the Council regarding the document he has
29 completed regarding the establishment of Human and Environmental Services.
30 Mr. Maenhout told the Council that his report included establishing the
3)a framework for the office and job descriptions. The office would serve
3 + as a coordinator and planning factor for the community and would fill
33 the gaps other agencies do not pick up. He also stated that the office
3 should establish a pool of funds to distribute and set service priorities
35 in that regard.
36
37 Councilmember Lemoine asked what role the program funding would play and
38 Mr. Maenhout stated that the success of the office depends on the pool
39I of funds for the Commission to distribute and the distribution should
40 be based on merit. He also stated that the funds would be generated through
411 grantsmanship and not be in competition with local agencies in fund raising.
423 Mr. Maenhout indicated that there were sane sources of funds identified
43 in the document.
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45 In response to Councilmember Lemoine, Mr. Maenhout stated that the
46 Commission would not be in competition with the United Way, but rather
47 the United Way should be included in the Commission. He stated his role
48 was not to make judgement, but rather to put the document together.
49
50 Councilmember Hankinson asked if this would duplicate the work of the
51� Social Services Planning Board and Mary Merchanthouse explained that
5 this was no longer in existance and it would not duplicate any of the
53 work that had been accanplished by that Board.
5
55 Councilmember Whitesell moved to assign this report and the establishment
5 of this office to the Community Services Canmittee of the Common Council,
57 seconded by Councilmember Morris and on unanimous voice vote the motion
58 was carried.
59
60' Finance DepaL lment
61
62 City Controller Cathy Maness told the Council that she has distributed
63 budget worksheets to all departments for the 1986 budget and that she
64 has prepared one for the Council and would like their recommendations
65 as soon as possible. Ms. Maness also stated that if the Council would
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1 like to fund the recent request from the Friends of the Battered that it cannot
2 be funded through revenue sharing and she would need to know haw the Council
3 would like to fund this request.
4
5 REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
6
7 Councilmember Brookbank commented on the fact that the unsafe structure at
8 16th and East Main Streets had been razed and Councilmember Hankinson
9 asked about the removal of the remaining structure. Ms. Maness stated there
10 would be Board of Works action on that in the future.
11
12 Ms. Maness directed the Council's attention to the Board of Works minutes
13 of June 6, 1985 and the report made to the Board on the distrubances on South
14 6th and 7th Streets. and also the minutes of June 13, 1985 where the bid was
15 awarded for the police vehicles, slurry seal and a date had been set to
16 receive bids for OSHA approved turn out gear for the Fire DepaLUllent. A
17 study was also underway on parking in the downtown area and a residential
18 parking request would be forwarded to Council in the near future on South
19 6th Street. Ms. Maness also stated that North 10th Street would be closed
20 for resurfacing on June 19, 1985.
21
22 Councilmember Bodiker asked why the award for the police cars went to an out
23 of town business and was informed that no local businesses bid on the
24 police vehicles.
25
26 Councilmember Bodiker asked about the condition of the Main Street and G Strcct
27 bridges and Ms. Maness explained that the bridges were under the control
28 of the County and the City would forward the complaint.
29
30 Councilmember Williams asked about funds for the demolition of unsafe
31 buildings and Ms. Maness explained that 10,000.00 was budgeted and 9,000.00
32 has been expended on the structure at 16th and Main Streets.
33
34 Councilmember Williams stated that there are several buildings that have been
35 standing for years that need to be removed and Ms. Maness asked if these
36 strutures had ever been through unsafe building hearings. Ms. Maness explained
37 that in order for a structure to be removed it must go through the
38 procedure established by law for unsafe buildings.
39
40 Councilmember Morris told the Council that there would be a presentation by
41 the Planning Department during the public hearing on Ordinance No. 13-1985
42 regarding unsafe buildings.
43
44 Councilmember Williams asked about the tree cutting program and was informed
45 that the Mayor's Office was still taking the list of trees to be cut.
46
47 Councilmember Elstro asked about the removal of the stumps and Ms. Maness
48 stated that she would check into that problem.
49
50 Councilmember Parker asked where the slurry seal would be done that the
51 Board of Works had awarded the bid for and was informed that it covered an
52 area from Richmond Avenue to National Road, N.W. 8th Street to N.W. 11th
53 excluding Peacock Road. Councilmember Parker asked about the chip and seal
54 of alleys and Mr. Hillard explained that they are working on that project.
55
56 Councilmember Williams stated that the curbs and streets put in with
57 Redevelopment and Community Development funds are decaying and in bad
58 condition.
59
60 REPORTS FROM SPECIAL COMMITTEES
61
62 Committee of the Whole
63
64 Councilmember Lemoine reminded the Council of the meeting on June 19, 1985
65 for the salary ordinance and brought their attention to the August budget
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1 hearings as listed on the agenda. Councilmember Lemoine thanked
2 Councilmember Hankinson for the arrangements at Glen Hills School for
3 the Town Meeting for District 4.
4
5 Councilmember Lemoine also stated that the minutes of the Council
6 Committee of the Whole need to be approved and incorporated into Ordinance
7 No. 15 when this ordinance is brought forth for regular action tonight.
8
9 Airport
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11 Councilmember Lemoine reported on the meeting of July 12, 1985 and such
12 activities as the asphalt patch on the runways and the fact that they
13 are on schedule on the ILS and are set to receive bids on August 1, 1985.
14
15 Enterprise Zone
16
17 Councilmember Brookbank told the Council that a bus tour through the Zone
18 had taken place at its last meeting and that nineteen (19) businesses
19 have contributed in lieu of taxes. A second letter will be sent soon
20 requesting in lieu of taxes donations.
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22 ORDINANCES
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24 ORDIANCES ON FIRST READING
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26 Councilmember Morris moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinances No.
27 15-1985 and Ordinances No. 53, 54, 55, 56, and 57-1985 on first reading
28 by title only, seconded by Councilmember Parker and on unanimous voice
29 vote the motion was carried.
30
31 ORDINANCE NO. 15-1985
32
33 The Clerk read on first reading by title only Ordinance No. 15-1985 -
34 AN ORDINANCE DIRECTING THE RICHMOND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION TO
35 REQUIRE CONTRACTORS FOR APPROVED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INVESTMENT
36 INCENTIVE PROJECTS TO SET AS A GOAL THE EMPLOYMENT OF WAYNE COUNTY RESIDENTS
37 AND TO PAY PREVAILING WAGES TO ALL WORKERS EMPLOYED ON APPROVED PROJECTS.
38
39 Councilmember Hankinson asked for a definition of prevailing wages and
40 Mr. Barden explained that it would be the wage rates of the City of
41 Richmond. Councilmember Hankinson moved to delete Section 6.03 of Ordinance
42 No. 15-1985 regarding the use of the determination of the United States
43 Secretary of Labor pursuant to 40 U.S.C. Section 276 (a) for prevailing
44 wages.
45
46 Mr. Barden told the Council that the amendments he has proposed for this
47 section calls for a survey by the local financial appropriating body to
48 determine prevailing wages.
49
50 Councilmember Bodiker asked if amendments should be held on this Ordinance
51 for public hearing since it has to be advertised and Mr. Barden explained
52 that the Council could make amendments at their pleasure on first or
53 second reading.
54
55 Councilmember Hankinson withdrew his motion to delete Section 6.03 and
56 moved to adopt the following amendments proposed by the City Attorney,
57 seconded by Councilmember Parker and on unanimous voice vote the motion
58 was carried.
59
60 Section 6.01 •
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62 On any construction project approved by the Richmond Economic
63 Development Commission and financed in whole or in part by proceeds
64 from sale of Economic Development Bonds or approved by or financed
65 through any City agency, board, carunittcc or commission, pursuant
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1 to an Investment Incentive Program, the Economic Development
2 Commission shall require the contractor to set as a goal the employment
3 of at least 50% of the worker hours on a craft-by-craft basis, to be
4 performed by bona fide residents of the City of Richmond or surrounding
5 areas of Wayne County, and the emloyment of at least 10% minorities on
,6, a craft-by-craft basis.
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8 Section 6.02
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10 On any construction project approved by the Richmond Economic
11 Development Canmisison and financed in whole or in part by proceeds fro
12 sale of Economic Development Bonds or approved by or financed through
13 any City agency, board, committee or commission, pursuant to an
14 Investment Incentive Program contractors retained to complete the project
15 shall be required to pay the workmen employed on the project wages to
16 the prevailing wage customarily paid to each class of workmen engaged
17 in similar work in Richmond and the surrounding area.
18
19 Section 6.03
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2 For purposes of determining the prevailing wages to be paid under this
2 Ordinance, a survey of wages for related work in a comparable
23 geographical area as determined by the Economic Development Commission
24. or city financing approval body.
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2d Mr. Barden stated that there have been other amendments proposed also and
27 they will be presented at the public hearing.
2
2a Councilmember Lemoine reminded the Council that the minutes of the May 23,
3C 1985 Committee of the Whole should be approved and adopted as part of the
3 legislative history of Ordinance No. 15-1985. Coucilmember Lemoine moved
3 to correct the minutes of May 23, 1985 by indicating that
3 Councilmember Lemoine was not present and Councilmember Williams presided,
3 seconded by Councilmember Morris and on unanimous voice vote the motion to
3 correct the minutes of May 23, 1985 was approved.
3
3 Councilmember Hankinson moved to approve the corrected minutes of May 23,
3; 1985 and adopt them as legislative history on Ordinance No. 15-1985,
3. seconded by Councilmember Brookbank and on unanimous voice vote the motion
41 was carried.
4
4 Ms. Maness asked haw the Revolving Loan Fund was affected by this Ordinance
4 and Mr. Barden explained that it was included under investment incentive
4, programs.
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4t Ordinance No. 15-1985 will be advertised for public hearing and return on
4 July 1, 1985.
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4• ORDINANCE NO. 53-1985
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5 The Clerk read on first reading by title only Ordinance No. 53-1985 -'AN
5 , ORDINANCE SETTING TOTAL REGULAR WAGES AND POSITIONS FOR APOINTED OFFICERS
5 AND EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA EXCEPT FOR MEMBERS OF THE
5, POLICE AND FIRE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNITS. FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
5., JANUARY 1, 1986 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1986, APPROVING THE ADDITIONAL
COMPENSATION TO CERTAIN APPOINTED OFFICIALS OF THE CITY, OTHER THAN
5 ' GOVERNMENTAL, WHO PERFORM SERVICES FOR THE CITY, WHICH SERVICES ARE CONNECTED
5;, WITH THE OPERATION OF MUNICIPALLY OWNED UTILITY OR FUNCTIONS, ACKNOWLEDGING
5c; THE FIVE JOB FAMILIES AND RANKINGS OF THE CITY POSITIONS WITHIN THE FAMILIES
69 PEAR THE POSITION CLASSIFICATION STUDY AND CLASSIFYING THE POSITIONS IN
6 COMPLIANCE WITH THE FEDERAL FAIR LABOR STANDARD ACT (FLSA)
6
6 President Williams announced Ordinance No. 53-1985 would be assigned to the
6 Committee of the Whole on June 19, 1985.
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1 ORDINANCE NO. 54-1985
2
3 The Clerk read on first reading by title only Ordinance No. 54-1985 -
4 AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE WITHIN THE PUBLIC TRANSIT FUND.
5
6 President Williams announced Ordinance No. 54-1985 has to be advertised.
7
8 TRANSFER ORDINANCE NO. 55-1985
9
10 The Clerk read on first reading by title only Transfer Ordinance No.
11 55-1985 - AN ORDINANCE TO TRANSFER WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND.
12
13 Councilmember Morris moved to suspend-the rules and move Transfer Ordinance
14 No. 55-1985 to second reading, seconded by Councilmember Whitesell and
15 on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
16
17 The Clerk read on second reading Transfer Ordinance No. 55-1985 - AN
18 ORDINANCE TO TRANSFER WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND.
19
20 President Williams announced Ordinance No. 55-1985 was on public hearing.
21
22 There being no comment, Councilmember Hankinson moved for engrossment
23 of Ordinance No. 55-1985, seconded by Councilmember Morris and on unanimous
24 voice vote the motion was carried.
25
26 Councilmember Whitesell moved to suspend the rules and move Transfer
27 Ordinance No. 55-1985 to third and final reading and read by title only,
28 seconded by Councilmember Parker and on unanimous voice vote the motion
29 was carried.
30
31
32 The Clerk read on third and final reading by title only Transfer Ordinance
33 No. 55-1985 - AN ORDINANCE TO TRANSFER WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND.
34
35 Transfer Ordinance No. 55-1985 was adopted on the following call of the
36 role:
37
38 Ayes: Elstro, Brookbank,. Whitesell; Parker, . Bodiker,"Lemoine
39 Morris and Williams (8)
40 Nays: Hankinson (1)
41
42 ORDINANCE NO. 56-1985
43
44 The Clerk read on first reading by title only Ordinance No. 56-1985 -
45 AN ORDINANE AMENDING . .' SALARIES, WAGES, AND POSITIONS FOR APPOINTED
46 OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE RICHMOND SANITARY DISTRICT' FOR THE FISCAL
47 YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1985 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1985 AS AD.OP.TPED`
48 BY THE BOARD OF SANITARY COMMISSIONERS.
49
50 Councilmember Morris moved to suspend the rules and move Ordinance No.
51 56-1985 to second reading, seconded by Councilmember Whitesell and on
52 unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
53
54 The Clerk read on second reading Ordinance No. 56-1985 - AN ORDINANCE
55 AMENDING THE SALARIES, TAMGES, AND POSITIONS FOR APPOINTED OFFICERS AND
56 EMPLOYEES OF THE RICHMOND SANITARY DISTRICT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
57 JANUARY 1, 1985 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1985 AS ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF
58 SANITARY COMMISSIONERS.
59
60 President Williams announced Ordinance No. 56-1985 was on public hearing.
61
62 Councilmember Parker asked Mr. Barden why does the Council have to affirm
63 the action of the Sanitary District by Ordinance and Mr. Barden explained
64 even though they have their own Board, they are a depaLLuent of the City
65 and need the approval of the Cannon Council. Ms. Maness stated that the
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1 State Board of Accounts requires salaries in ordinance form and if the
2 Council does not affirm the Resolution the rates will remain as originally
3 adopted.
4
5 Mr. Barden stated that this provides a clear paper trail and it is the opini.n
6 of the State Board of Accounts that the Sanitary District is a Department
7 of the City and it is therefore mandatory that it be approved by the Common
8 Council.
9
10 Councilmember Bodiker asked if positions were being added where were the fun
11 coming from. Mr. Jerald Judge, Sanitary District Administrator, explained
12 that this was just a rearangement of positions within the Sewer Maintenance
13 and that the landfill position was new and there was sufficient balance to
14 cover the position through the end of the year.
15
16 Councilmanber Lemoine stated that she understood the confusion regarding
17 Council's position with the Sanitary District, but was not certain that this
18 was the proper time or platform to express these concerns.
19
20 There being no further discussion, Councilmember Hankinson moved for engross
21 ment of Ordinance No. 56-1985, seconded by Councilmember Elstro and on
22 unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
23
24 Councilmember Whitesell moved to suspend the rules and move Ordinance No.
25 56-1985 to third and final reading and read by title only, seconded
26 by Councilmember Morris and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
27
28 The Clerk read on third and final reading by title only Ordinance No.
29 56-1985 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SALARIES, WAGES, AND POSITIONS FOR
30 APPOINTED OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE RICHMOND SANITARY DISTRICT FOR THE
31 FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1985 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1985 AS ADOPTER
32 BY THE BOARD OF SANITARY COMMISSIONERS.
33
34 Ordinance No. 56-1985 was adopted on the following call of the role:
35
36 Ayes: Elstro, Brookbank, Hankinson, Whitesell, Parker, Bodiker, Lemoine,
37 Morris and Williams (9)
38 Nays: None
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40 ORDINANCE NO. 57-1985
41
42 The Clerk read on first reading by title only Ordinance No. 57-1985 - AN
43 ORDINANCE ADOPTING STATE LAW AS IT CONCERNS RABIES CONTROL AND DISPOSAL OF
44 RABID ANIMALS, INCORPORATING THE SAME INTO THE CITY CODE AND AUTHORIZING
45 THE WAYNE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT, ITS DESIGNATED OFFICERS AND THE RICHMOND
46 POLICE DEPARTMENT TO CARRY OUT THE INTENTS AND PURPOSES OF THAT LAW.
47
48 President Williams announced Ordinance No. 57-1985 had to be advertised.
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51 ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
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53 ORDINANCE NO. 44-198 •
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55 The Clerk read on second reading Ordinance No. 44-1984 - AN ORDINANCE TO
56 LICENSE TRANSIENT VENDORS.
57
58 City Attorney Barden requested the Council to look over the amendments as
59 presented and see if this will accomplish what is desired and hold the
60 Ordinance on second reading.
61
62 Mr. Williams announced the Ordinance was on public hearing.
63
64 Speaking for Ordinance No. 44-1984 was Mr. Howard Holthouse. Mr. Holthouse
65 told the Council that the amended version of the ordinance will help local
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1 businesses and support community activities. Mr. Holthouse explained
2 that outsiders caning into the community offer merchandise to the
3 citizens of Richmond that are often inferior and the citizens are not
4 able to get restoration from the merchants.
5
6 Mr. Steve Perry of 435 West Main Street asked if the ordinance applied
7 to book and magazine sales along the with roadside peddlers and Mr. Barden
8 explained that there is an exemption if the business is over 180 days
9 old and if the person resides in the area and that non-profits are also
10 exempt.
11
12 Councilmember Morris asked how they would prove the quality of the
13 merchandise and Ms. Maness stated they would provide a written inventory
14 with the application along with a sworn affidavit.
15
16 Councilmember Bodiker asked about such sales as old furniture from motels,
17 ' etc. and Mr. Barden explained that was on private property.
18
19 Councilmember Lemoine asked about the affect on Farmer's Market and Mr.
20 Barden stated they were exempt pursuant to Section 1 (a) .
21
22 Mr. Dave Dolin of 806 North H Street told the Council that often time
23 motel sales include merchandise fran all over not just local merchandise
24 and he would like to see more definate absolutes in defining transient
25 dealers.
26
27 Mr. Barden stated that control of sales on private property needs to cone
28 from within. He also said it has boon suggested that the 180 day period
29 be lowered to 45 days.
30
31 Councilmember Hankinson stated he felt the time period could be ten (10)
32 days.
33
34 President Williams announced Ordinance No. 44-1984 would be held on
35 second reading and return on July 1, 1985. .
36
37 President Williams welcomed Boy 'Scout Troop No. 114 and encouraged their
38 return.
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40 ORDINANCE NO. 145-1984
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42 The-:Clerk'H'read onr_second reading OrdinanceHNo. (i45.=:1.98.4(.-.'::AN ORDINANCE
43 REGULATING-AND LICENSING THE KEEPING OF6D.OGS;hPROVIDING FORvTHE..TAKING
44 UP AND. IMPOUNDMENT OF: DOGS AND OTHER ANIMALS; QUARANTINING AND DESTRUCTION
45 OF ANIMALS; PROHIBITING CERTAIN ANIMALS WITHIN THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA,
46 AND;,PENALTIES FOP THFr;VIOLATIONS THEREOF.
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48 City:Attorney Barden explained to the Council that this ordinance has
49 been badly misinterpreted and he recommended striking the ordinance.
50
51 Councilmember Hankinson moved to strike Ordinance No. 145-1984, seconded
52 by Councilmember Whitesell and on unanimous voice vote the motion was
53 carried.
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55 ORDINANCE NO. 13-1985
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57 The Clerk read on second reading Ordinance No. 13-1985 - AN ORDINANCE
58 ESTABLISHING AS A PART OF THE BUILDING CODE OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND,
59 INDIANA, A UNIFORM STANDARD FOR THE SEALING OF VACANT BUILDINGS AND STRUCT
60 AND ALSO ESTABLISHING MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR THE CONDITION, REPAIR AND
61 MAINTENANCE OF THE EXTERIOR OF PROPERTY, PREMISES, BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES.
62
63 President Williams announced Ordinance No. 13-1985 was on public hearing.
64
65 Speaking for Ordinance No. 13 was Mr. Dan Dooley of the Planning Department.
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1 Mr. Dooley stated that this will add a section to the Building Code of the
2 City regarding the uniform sealing of structures, rehabilitation and give
3 specific standards for the exterior of buildings and allow the Planning
4 DepaLLuent to issue fines to enforce this ordinance rather than
5 institute the lengthy unsafe building process.
6
7 Mr. Dooley told the Council that his Department is concentrating on unsafe
8 accessory buildings with part time help.
9
10 Mr. Dooley informed the Council that Ordinance No. 13-1985 has also given
11 persons a way to appeal a fine through the Board of Public Works and Safety.
12
13 Councilmember Williams stated that the section dealing with paint on the
14 exterior of buildings would hit the low income persons and the elderly
15 persons on a fixed income.
16
17 Councilmember Whitesell asked if there was a specific level of acceptability
18 set on the paint and Mr. Dooley said they could better define with a
19 percentage of surface area.
20
21 Mr. Dennis Bronston, Code Enforcement Officer of the Planning DepaLU[Ient,
22 told the Council that they have worked with 45 to 50 unsafe building
23 problems this year and that it a widespread problem in the community. He
24 showed the Council a copy of the letter sent to the owners of unsafe
25 buildings requesting action be taken.
26
27 Mr. Bronston showed the Council slides of many structures in the community
28 that Ordinance No. 13-1985 would affect and stated that being able to issue
29 a fine would bring results faster than a lengthy unsafe building hearing.
30
31 Mr. Dooley explained the City's efforts to assist persons to fix up houses
32 that were not able to afford to do so. He mentioned the Community
33 Improvement funding, funding through the State Housing Board for rental
34 assistance, Enterprise Zone Funds, Revolving Loan funds on paybacks from
35 other programs and Home Equity Conversion for the elderly. He also stated
36 that the City realized it would do no good to issue tickets to an elderly
37 person unable to pay, but rather the City could in the future be able to
38 assist that person with repair of their home.
39
40 Councilmember Elstro asked if this Ordinance was passed would it help obtain
41 grant funds and Mr. Dooley stated it would give added leverage.
42
43 Councilmember Elstro asked about enforcement of the Ordinance and Mr.
44 Dooley said that they currently have part time help to assist.
45
46 Councilmember Parker asked about giving a fifteen (15) day notification to
47 persons before issuing a ticket and also commented on the appeals going
48 through the Board of Works since it it only a three (3) member body.
49
50 Mr. Barden stated that persons unsatisfied with the decision of the Board
51 of Works could always appeal to the Courts.
52
53 Councilmember Bodiker asked about the affect on commercial buildings and Mr.
54 Dooley stated that the State of Indiana has primary jurisdiction over
55 commercial buildings, but this ordinance would handle minor problems on
56 residential, commercial or industrial structures.
57
58 Councilmember Whitesell stated that it sounds like there could be a variety
59 of amendments offered and requested this ordinance remain on second reading
60 and any suggested amendments be forwarded to the Clerk for inclusion in
61 the council packets.
62
63 Speaking against Ordinance No. 13-1985 was Mrs. Daniel O'Connor of 211
64 Linden Court. Mrs. O'Connor told the Council that her house needs painting
65 and her husband has been unemployed for sixteen (16) months. She said they
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1 keep their grass cut, have trees planted and do not neglect their property,
2 but are unable to afford such work as painting.
3
4 Councilmember Morris stated that this was not the intent of the ordinance,
5 it was to prevent structural damage from the lack of outside finish and
6 also it requires the immediate securing of unsafe structures.
7
8 Also speaking was Mr. David Dolin. Mr. Dolin stated that he felt the
9 ordinance was unenforceable. He told the Council that he owns a rental
10 property which he cannot rent due to vacant buildings around. . He felt
11 that the City needs to really put the bite on structures remaining vacant.
12
13 Councilmember Elstro asked about abandoned vehicles and he was informed
14 that abandoned vehicles can be handled if reported to the City.
15
16 President Williams stated that he hesitated to vote for another law that
17 would not be enforced.
18
19 Mr. Dolin asked why the City did not enforce the laws they have and Mr.
20 Dooley stated that his depailluent was aware of the property Mr. Dolin
21 was referring to and that it was a boarderline case and others have been
22 more serious.
23
24 Councilmember Morris stated that this points out the need for 'the Council
25 to make a committment to allocate funds for demolition and staffing within
26 the Planning Depailauent.
27
28 Ms. Maness, speaking as President of the Board of Public Works and Safety,
29 asked the Council not to forget the need of the City to establish rules
30 for the sealing of unsafe structures and the Board of Works needs this
31 as a tool to assist them in unsafe building hearings.
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33 Mr. Barden reminded the Council that the City needs definate standards
34 and guidelines to go on and this ordinance will provide those.
35
36 Ordinance No. 13-1985 will remain on second reading and return to the
37 Council agenda on July 1, 1985.
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39 ADJOURNMENT
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41 ' There being no further business, on a motion duly made, seconded and
42 passed the meeting was adjourned.
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