HomeMy Public PortalAbout03-18-1985 PROCEEDINGS OF THE COON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, MARCH 18, 1985
l The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular
2 session March 18, 1985 at the hour of 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers
3 in said City. President Williams presided with the following members
4 present: Elstro, Brookbank, Hankinson, Whitesell, Parker, Bodiker,
5 Lemoine and Morris. Absent: None. The following business was had
6 to-wit:
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8 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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10 SILENT DEVOTIONS
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12 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MARCH 18,-. 1985
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14 Councilmember Hankinson moved to approve the minutes of the previous
15 meeting as prepared, seconded by Councilmember Whitesell and on unanimous
16 voice vote the motion was carried.
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18 COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
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20 Mayor Waltermann told the Council that there will be an effort made
21 for a city wide clean up effort. Street crews are working on cleaning
22 and repairing streets and the Sanitary Department is currently issuing
23 litter ordinance violation tickets.
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25 REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
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27 Ms. Maness reported that the Board of Works had set March 28, 1985
28 as the date to hold an unsafe building hearing on the property at
29 16th and East Main Streets. She also told the Council that the
30 Telecommunications Council had set the second Tuesday of each month
31 at 7:30 P.M. in the Board of Works Room as their regular meeting time
32 and they would be having a study session on March 19, 1985 at 7:30
33 P.M. in the Board of Works Room.
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35 Councilmember Parker asked if specific curbs and sidewalks had been
36 decided upon for repair. Mayor Waltennann explained that the Street
37 Department would be hiring temporary help this summer in order to
38 have more concrete crews available. This would enable the Street
39 Department to make a large effort to repair and replace more curbs
40 and sidewalks. Depending on the budget they will work on a priority
41 list continuing from last year. Mayor Waltermann told the Council
42 to make any recommendations to Mr. Hillard on curbs or sidewalks they
43 would like to see repaired.
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45 REPORTS FROM CITY DEPARTMENTS
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47 Richmond Municipal Airport
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49 Mr. Paul Hedges, Airport Manager, updated the Council on the Instrument
50 Landing System. Mr. Hedges told the Council that the project should
51 be completed within ten (10) months. The environmental impact has
52 been advertised and they will be able to start drawing funds within
53 thirty (30) days.
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55 REPORTS FROM SPECIAL COMMITTEES
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57 Parks & Recreation, Public Safety, Public Works and Safety
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59 Councilmember Bodiker reported that this committee had met regarding
60 Ordinance No. 142-1984 and were requesting the Ordinance return to
61 the Agenda on second reading.
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63 Committee of the Whole
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65 Councilmember Lemoine announced a meeting of the Committee of the
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1 Whole on April 25, 1985 at 7:00 P.M. in the Board of Works Roan on
2 Ordinance No. 15-1985.
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4 REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES
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6 Plan Commission
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8 Councilmember Morris announced the Plan Commission will be meeting on
9 March 26, 1985 at 7:30 P.M.
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11 Councilmember Morris commented to the Council on the fact that the Planning
12 Department is in her estimation understaffed and unable to enforce the
13 Zoning Ordinance and deal with infractions appropriately. She asked the
14 Council that during the upcoming budget hearing they consider expanding
15 the staff of the Planning Department.
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17 Enterprise Zone
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19 Councilmember Brookbank announced that the Board had received their tax
20 exempt status through the federal government and were still awaiting this
21 status fran the State. She also told the Council that new brochures are
22 now available on the Enterprise Zone.
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24 Education
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26 Councilmember Bodiker announced that the I.U. Singers would be at Indiana
27 University East on March 27, 1985 for Founder's Day.
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29 RESOLUTIONS
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31 Councilmember Parker moved to suspend the rules and place Resolution No.
32 4-1985 at its proper place on the Agenda, seconded by Councilmember Morris
33 and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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35 RESOLUTION NO. 3-1985
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37 The Clerk read in its entirety Resolution No. 3-1985.
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39 A RESOLUTION AWARDING THE CITY OF RICHMOND MEDAL OF VALOR TO RICHMOND
40 CITY POLICE OFFICER NARK CONNER2 Y AND RICHMOND RESERVE OFFICER RICK KOLENTUS
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42 WHEREAS, on October 13, 1984, while enroute to an emergency call, Officer
43 Robert Hobson and Diablo, the Police Dog were involved in a
44 collision; and,
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46 WHEREAS, said collision seriously endangered the lives of Officer Hobson
47 and Diablo; and,
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49 WHEREAS, but for the courageous acts of Officers Mark Connery and Reserve
50 Officer Rick Kolentus in rescuing Officer Robert Hobson and
51 Diablo fran the wreckage, serious injury and/or death may have
52 occurred.
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54 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Richmond City Council and Mayor Frank
55 H. Waltermann, that the City of Richmond Medal of Valor be
56 awarded to Officer Mark Connery and Reserve Officer Rick
57 Kolentus for their heroic deeds.
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59 Councilmember Parker moved for adoption of Resolution No. 3-1985, seconded
60 by Councilmember Whitesell and on unanimous voice vote the motion was
6 carried.
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63 Chief Joseph Nimitz told the Council that as a result of the collision
64. Officer Hobson and Diablo were engulfed in flames and that Officer Mark
6 Cannery and Reserve Officer Rick Kolentus went to their aid without concern
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l for their own well being and pulled Officer Hobson and Diablo fran
2 the burning vehicle.
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4 Chief Nimitz presented the Medal of Valor to Officer Mark Connery
5 and Reserve Officer Rick Kolentus and the congratulations and gratitude
6 of the City were offered to the Officers by the Mayor and the members
7 of the Council.
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9 RESOLUTION NO. 4-1985
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11 Mayor Frank H. Waltermann read Resolution No. 4-1985 in its entirety.
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13 A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING RED AND WHITE WEEK TO CELEBRATE.THE 1985
14 SEMI-STATE CHAMPIONS
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16 WHEREAS, The Richmond High School Boys Basketball team has won the
17 1985 Indianapolis Semi-State Championship; and
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19 WHEREAS, This team along with coaches, school administrators, parents,
20 students, and fans represent the winning spirit of our
21 community; and,
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23 WHEREAS, We ask that all citizens participate in the spirit and
24 demonstrate their support by wearing, decorating, and
25 celebrating this victory with red and white colors for the
26 week of March 18 through March 23, 1985; and,
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28 WHEREAS, We ask that all participate in the pep assembly on Friday,
29 March 22, 1985; and,
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31 WHEREAS, We ask that everyone welcome our team back to our fine city
32 after the tournament,
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34 NOW THEREFORE, I FRANK H. WALTERMANN, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND,
35 INDIANA, AND MEMBERS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
36 RICHMOND, INDIANA, do hereby urge all of our citizens to
37 support these fine youg gentlemen who are ambassadors of
38 our community, in pursuit of the State Basketball Championship.
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40 Councilmember Bodiker moved to amend Resolution No. 4-1985 with the
41 addition of another Whereas reading: Whitewater Boulevard shall be
42 called Red Devil Boulevard for the remainder of 1985.
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44 Councilmember Parker seconded the motion to amend Resolution No.
45 4-1985 and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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47 Councilmember Morris moved to adopt Resolution No. 4-1985, seconded
48 by Councilmember Whitesell and on unanimous voice vote the motion
49 was carried.
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51 ORDINANCES
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53 ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
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55 Councilmember Hankinson moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinances
56 No. 20, 21, 22,' 23, 24, 25 and 26-1985 on first reading by title only,
57 seconded by Councilmember Morris and on unanimous voice vote the motion
58 was carried.
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60 ORDINANCE NO. 20-1985
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62 The Clerk read on first reading by title only Ordinance No. 20-1985 -
63 AN ORDINANCE TO TRANSFER WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND.
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65 Councilmember Hankinson moved to suspend the rules and move Ordinance
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1 No. 20-1985 to second reading, seconded by Councilmember Brookbank and
2 on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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4 The Clerk read on second reading Ordinance No. 20-1985 - AN ORDINANCE
5 TO TRANSFER WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND.
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7 President Williams announced Ordinance No. 20-1985 was on public hearing.
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9 There being no public comment, Councilmember Hankinson moved for engrossment
10 of Ordinance No. 20-1985, seconded by Councilmember Parker and on unanimous
11 voice vote the motion was carried.
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13 Councilmember Hankinson moved to suspend the rules and move Ordinance
14 No. 20-1985 to third and final reading and read by title only, seconded
15 by Councilmember Brookbank and on unanimous voice vote the motion was
16 carried.
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1 The Clerk read on third and final reading by title only Ordinance No.
19 20-1985 - AN ORDINANCE TO TRANSFER WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND.
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21 Ordinance No. 20-1985 was adopted on the following vote:
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23 Ayes: Elstro, Brookbank, Hankinson, Whitesell, Parker, Bodiker, Lemoine,
24 Morris and Williams (9)
25 Nays: None
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27 Councilmember Hankinson thanked Ms. Maness for the written explanation
28 of Transfer Ordinance No. 20-1985.
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30 APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 21-1985
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3 The Clerk read on first reading by title only Appropriation Ordinance
33 No. 21-1985 - AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND.
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35 President Williams announced Appropriation Ordinance No. 21-1985 has to
3 be advertised for public hearing. Public hearing will be on April 1,
3 1985.
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39+ APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 22-1985
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4 The Clerk read on first reading by title only Appropriation Ordinance
4 No. -22-1985 - AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE WITHIN THE MOTOR.VEHICLE HIGHWAY
43 FUND.
4 President Williams announced Appropriation Ordinance No. 22-1985 has to
4 advertised for a public hearing to be held on April 1, 1985.
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47 APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 23-1985
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4Y The Clerk read on first reading by title only Appropriation Ordinance
50 No. 23-1985 - AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE WITHIN THE OFF STREET PARKING
5d FUND.
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531 President Williams announced Appropriation Ordinance No. 23-1985 has to
5 be advertised for a public hearing to be held on April 1, 1985.
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5 APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 24-1985
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58i The Clerk read on first reading by title only Appropriation Ordinance
51 No. 24-1985 - AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE WITHIN THE PARK FUND.
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6 President Williams announced that Appropriation Ordinance No. 23-1985
6 has to be advertised for a public hearing to be held on April 1, 1985.
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6 ORDINANCE NO. 25-1985
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1 The Clerk read on first reading by title only Ordinance No. 25-1985 -
2 AN ORDINANCE CORRECTING A TECHNICAL ERROR IN AMENDED ORDINANCE NO.
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3 1-1984.
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5 Mr. Barden explained to the Council that this was merely a housekeeping
6 ordinance to correct a wrong citation on a state statute in Amended
7 Ordinance No. 1-1984 and needed to be corrected before it can be codified.
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9 Councilmember Morris moved to suspend the rules and move Ordinance
10 No. 25-1985 to second reading, seconded by Councilmember Hankinson
11 and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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13 The Clerk read on second reading Ordinance No. 25-1985 - AN ORDINANCE
14 CORRECTING A TECHNICAL ERROR IN AMENDED ORDINANCE NO. 1-1984.
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16 President Williams announced that Ordinance No. 25-1985 was on public
17 hearing.
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19 Hearing no public comment, Councilmember Hankinson moved for engrossment
20 of Ordinance No. 25-1985, seconded by Councilmember Brookbank and
21 on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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23 Councilmember Hankinson moved to suspend the rules and move Ordinance
24 No. 25-1985 to third and final reading and read by title only, seconded
25 by Councilmember Whitesell and on unanimous voice vote the motion
26 was carried. The Clerk read Ordinance No. 25-1985 on third and final
27 reading by title only.
28 Ordinance No. 25-1985 was adopted on the following vote:
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30 Ayes: Elstro, Brookbank, Hankinson, Whitesell, Parker, Bodiker, Lemoine,
31 Morris and Williams (9)
32 Nays: None
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34 ORDINANCE NO. 26-1985
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36 The Clerk read on first reading by title only Ordinance No. 26-1985 -
37 AN ORDINANCE RATIFYING STATE LAW AS THE LEGAL RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS
38 FOR MEMBERS OF THE POLICEAND FIRE DEPARTMENTS AND STRIKING ORDINANCE
39 NO. 66-1984 AS UNCONSTITUTIONAL.
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41 Councilmember Hankinson moved to suspend the rules and move Ordinance
42 No. 26-1985 to second reading, seconded by Councilmember Whitesell
43 and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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45 The Clerk read on second reading Ordinance No. 26-1985 - AN ORDINANCE
46 RATIFYING STATE LAW AS THE LEGAL RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR MEMBERS
47 OF THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS AND STRIKING ORDINANCE NO. 66-1984 '
48 AS UNCONSTITUTIONAL.
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50 President Williams announced Ordinance No. 26-1985 was on public hearing.
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52 Councilmember Parker asked Mr. Barden if this ordinance excluded anyone.
53 Mr. Barden explained that this was a housekeeping ordinance since
54 he realized that Ordinance No. 66-1984 was unconstitutional based
55 on a decision by the Indiana Appellate Court. This Ordinance will
56 only clean up the books.
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58 In response to Councilmember Parker, Mr. Barden stated that they are
59 allowed to live within fifteen (15) miles of the city within Wayne
60 County and that would eliminate persons from Ohio.
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62 Councilmember Lemoine asked if this applies before or after the hiring.
63 Mr. Barden stated that it applies to hirees and not applicants.
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65 Councilmember Whitesell stated that he realizes State Law cannot be
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1 changed, but that he believes they should reside within the boundaries
2 of the City.
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4 Mr. Barden stated that persons applying for jobs cannot be discriminated
5 against because of where they live. He said that this Ordinance is just
6 to correct an unconstitutional ordinance and residency requirements start
7 at the time of hiring.
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9 Hearing no more comment, Councilmember Hankinson moved for engrossment
10 of Ordinance No. 26-1985, seconded by Councilmember Whitesell and on
11 unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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13 Councilmember Bodiker moved to suspend the rules and move Ordinance No.
14 26-1985 to third and final reading and read by title only, seconded by
15 Councilmember Whitesell and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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17 The Clerk read on third and final reading by title only Ordinance No.
18 26-1985 - AN ORDINANCE RATIFYING STATE LAW AS THE LEGAL RESIDENCE
19 REQURIEMENTS FOR MEMBERS OF THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS AND STRIKING
20 ORDINANCE NO. 66-1984 AS UNCONSTITUTIONAL.
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22 Ordinance No. 26-1985 was adopted on the following vote:
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24 Ayes: Elstro, Brookbank, Hankinson, Whitesell, Parker, Bodiker, Lemoine,
25 and Morris. (8)
26 Nays: Williams (1)
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28 ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
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30 Councilmember Bodiker moved to suspend the rules and place Ordinance No.
31 142-1984 on the Agenda on second reading, seconded by Councilmember Whitesell
32 and on a voice vote with Councilmember Hankinson voting no the motion was
33 carried.
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35 Mt. Barden explained to the Council that he feels the substance in this
36 ordinance is adequately covered in the zoning ordinance and the incidents
37 that this ordinance would specifically deal with can be handled by proper
38 enforcement of the present zoning ordinance. Mr. Barden requested the
39 Council strike Ordinance No. 142-1984 fran the Agenda.
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41 Councilmember Brookbank stated that she felt the public should be educated
42 and remain aware of obstructions at intersections such as shrubs and trees
43 and keep them properly trimmed.
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45 Councilmember Hankinson moved to strike Ordinance No. 142-1984 from the
46 Agenda, seconded by Councilmember Elstro and on unanimous voice vote the
47 motion was carried.
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49 ORDINANCE NO. 9-1985
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51 The Clerk read on second reading Ordinance No. 9-1985 - AN ORDINANCE
52 REQUIRING ALL BOARDS, COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS, AND AUTHORITIES OF THE CITY
53 OF RICHMOND FOR WHICH CITY FUNDS ARE EXPENDED OR WHICH .HAVE CITY OFFICERS
54 OR EMPLOYEES AS MEMBERS IN THEIR OFFICIAL CAPACITIES, TO FURNISH TO THE
55 CITY CLERK FOR THE CITY OF RICHMOND COPIFS OF ALL MEETING AGENDAS, MINUTES,
56 MEMORANDA, AND NOTICES.
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58 President Williams announced Ordinance No. 9-1985 was still on public
59 hearing.
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61 Councilmember Lemoine asked Mr. Barden about the legalities of the Ordinance.
62 Mr. Barden stated that the Council has the authority to require minutes,
63 etc. Mr. Barden said that this Ordinance creates a central repository
64 for the records of the City and that something new is not being created.
65 He commented that other bodies such as the State Board of Accounts, Board
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1 of Public Works and Safety and the Council all need minutes of other
2 Boards and committees.
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4 Councilmember Parker asked if this would take additional personnel
5 or payroll and was informed that no additional personnel or payroll
6 would be necessary:
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8 Councilmember Lemoine moved to Amend Amended Ordinance No. 9-1985
9 as follows: Title to read - An Ordinance Requiring All Boards, Committees,
10 Carmissions, and Authorities of the City Of Richmond Supported in whole
11 or Part by City Funds or Which Have City Officers or Employees or Appointees
12 as Members in Their Official Capacities, to Furnish To The City Clerk .
13 For The City of Richmond Copies of All Meeting Agendas, Minutes, Memoranda,
14 and Notices. The second whereas to read - official action by many
15 boards, commissions, Committees and offices of the City of Richmond are
16 dependent' on the action of other boa rds;. cOi unissions and coiuinittees..
17 'Paragr-aph (a) to read - all boards, commissions, committees., or'authorities,
18 created either by City_ resolution, ordinance, agreement or. State law,
19 including, but not limited to the Richmond Sanitary District, Richmond
20 Park Board, Richmond Airport Board, the Boar' of Zoning Appeals,• the
21 Richmond Planning Commission, the Economic Growth and Development Board;
22 Police Merit'Curuuission, Police Pension Board, Fire Pension Board,
23 Urban Enterprise Zone, Revolving Loan FUnd, Telecommunications Council
24 or which are supported in whole or in part by City funds, etc.
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26 Councilmember Morris seconded the motion to amend Amended Ordinance
27 No. 9-1985 and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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29 In response to Councilmember Elstro, Mr. Barden explained that if the
30 Boards, etc do not comply with the Ordinance the Council would require
31 their attendance at a meeting for an explanation of why they are not
32 complying. The Council has powers of investigation.
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34 Councilmember Elstro asked who was not complying with the previous
35 requests to forward the records and was informed the Fireman's Pension
36 Fund Board. Mr. Barden was asked about the opinion fran Attorney John
37 Rucklehaus stating that the Pension Board was created by State Law
38 and the City had no control over the Board. Mr. Barden stated that
39 he does not agree with this opinion and that the Pension Board falls
40 under the Open Door Laws.
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42 Ms. Maness stated that all financial aspects of the Pension Board fall
43 under the jurisdiction of the City and through the Controller's Office
44 thereby making the Pension Board a part of the City of Richmond. She
45 also stated that all hiring and retirements are approved by the Board
46 of Public Works and Safety and the records of the proceedings of the
47 Pension Board are necessary for the Board of Works to take action.
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49 Mr. Barden told the Council that any session of the Pension Board dealing
50 with personnel should be held in a duly called executive session and
51 not discussed in a public meeting.
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53 Councilmember Hankinson moved for engrossment of Amended Ordinance
54 No. 9-1985, seconded by Councilmember Brookbank and on unanimous voice
55 vote the motion was carried.
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57 Councilmember Whitesell stated that he would time allowed for all
58 affected to become aware of the Ordinance.
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60 Councilmember Hankinson asked why the Council should hold a hearing
61 and why the discipline was placed on the Council. Mr. Barden explained
62 that the Council has final control through budgetary restraints.
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64 Amended Ordinance No. 9-1985 will return on third and final reading
65 on April 1, 1985.
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� rINAANCE NO. 11-1985
1 The Clerk read on second reading Ordinance No. 11-1985 - AN ORDINANCE
2 REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 10-1982 AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE, AS A PART( IMMIHE
3 BUILDING CODE OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, RULES AND REGULATIONS
4 GOVERNING THE CONSTRUCTION AND ALTERATION OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES.
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6 Mr. Barden examined the Proof of Publication and found it to be in order.
7 Councilmember Parker moved to accept and file the Proof of Publications,
8 seconded by Councilmember Bodiker and on unanimous voice vote the motion
9 was carried.
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11 President Williams announced Ordinance No. 11-1985 was on public hearing.
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13 Mr. Tom Hill of 3451 Dorothy Lane, asked the Council what the Ordinance
14 was for and what the affect would be on businesses.
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16 Councilmember Morris explained that the Ordinance adopts the State Code
17 as it already exists.
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19 Due to the complexity of the Ordinance, Councilmember Hankinson moved to
20 assign Ordinance No. 11-1985 to the Committee of the Whole, seconded by
21 Councilmember Parker and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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23 ORDINANCE NO. 12-1985
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25 The Clerk read on second reading Ordinance No. 12-1985 - AN ORDINANCE
26 REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 100-1979 AND ALL AMENDMENTS THERETO ANDADOPTING
27 A NEW ORDINANCE FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF BUILDING STANDARDS PROVIDING FOR
28 THE INSPECTION, REPAIR OR REMOVAL OF UNSAFE BUILDINGS WITHIN THE CITY OF
29 RICHMOND, INDIANA.
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31 Mr. Barden examined the Proof of Publication and found it to be in order.
32 Councilmember Bodiker moved to accept and file the Proof of Publication,
33 seconded by Councilmember Parker and on unanimous voice vote the motion
34 was carried.
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36 President Williams stated the ordinance was on public hearing. Hearing
37 no public comment, Councilmember Hankinson moved to assign Ordinance No.
38 12-1985 to the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Councilmember Parker
39 and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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41 CRDINANCE NO. 13-1985
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43 The Clerk read on second reading Ordinance No. 13-1985 - AN ORDINANCE
44 ESTABLISHING AS A PART OF THE BUILDING CODE OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA,
45 A UNIFORM STANDARD FOR THE SEALING OF VACANT BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES AND
46 ALSO ESTABLISHING MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR THE CONDITION, REPAIR AND
47 ' MAINTENANCE OF THE EXTERIOR OF PROPERTY, PREMISES, BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES.
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49 Mr. Barden examined the Proof of Publication and found it to be in order.
50 Councilmember Bodiker moved to accept and file the Proof of Publication,
51 seconded by Councilmember Parker and on unanimous voice vote the motion
52 was carried.
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54 President Williams stated Ordinance No. 13-1985 was on public hearing.
55 Hearing no public comment, Councilmember Hankinson moved to assign Ordinance
56 No. 13-1985 to the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Councilmember Parker
57 and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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59 ORDINANCE NO. 14-1985
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61 The Clerk read on second reading Ordinance No. 14-1985 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
62 CHAPTER 74.99 OF THE RICHMOND CITY CODE AS IT APPLIES TO PENALTIES FOR
63 CERTAIN ORDINANCE VIOLATIONS AND ESTABLISHING A LAZE FFP, FOR SAID PENALTIES.
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65 Mr. Barden examined the Proof of Publication and found it to be in order.
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1 Councilmember Morris moved to accept and file the.Proof of Publication,
2 seconded by Councilmember Bodiker and on unanimous voice vote the
3 motion was carried.
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5 Councilmember Hankinson asked why it was necessary to add a penalty
6 for tickets not paid on time. Mr. Barden explained that the $10.00
7 additional cost is an incentive to pay in a timely fashion. Also
8 the added revenue will make it more feasible for the City to take
9 parking violators to Court especially for repeat offenders.
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11 In response to Councilmember Hankinson asking if the $10.00 was enough,
12 City Clerk, Mary Merchanthouse explained that it will help pay the
13 expenses to locate and collect parking tickets. The Clerk stated
14 that her Office has approximately 75 tickets per month that are not
15 paid and must be contacted by letter.
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17 Mr. Barden stated that all tickets not paid to date will be taken
18 to Court in the next few days.
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20 There being no further comment, Councilmember Hankinson moved for
21 engrossment of Ordinance No. 14-1985, seconded by Councilmember Bodiker
22 and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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24 Councilmember Hankinson moved to suspend the rules and move Ordinance
25 no. 14-1985 to third and final reading and read by title only, seconded
26 by Councilmember Bodiker and on unanimous voice vote the motion was
27 carried.
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29 The Clerk read on third and final reading by title only Ordinance
30 No. 14-1985 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 74.99 OF THE RICHMOND
31 CITY CODE AS IT APPLIES TO PENALTIES FOR CERTAIN ORDINANCE VIOLATIONS
32 AND ESTABLISHING A LATE FW FOR SAID PENALTIES.
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34 Ordinance No. 14-1985 was adopted on the follaving vote:
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36 Ayes: Elstro, Brookbank, Hankinson, Whitesell, Parker, Bodiker, Lemoine,
37 Morris and Williams. (9)
38 Nays: None
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40 ORDINANCE NO. 19-1985
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42 The Clerk read on second readin Ordinance No. 19-1985 - AN ORDINANCE
43 AUTHORIZING THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY AND THE MAYOR UPON
44 THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY ATTORNEY TO SETTLE CERTAIN CLAIMS AND
45 LIABILITIES OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND.
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47 President Williams announced Ordinance No. 19-1985 was on public hearing.
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49 Mr. Barden explained that this is a housekeeping ordinance suggested
50 by the State Board of Accounts. There is a conflict in the State
51 Law regarding the settling of claims and this ordinance will establish
52 procedure for the City.
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54 In response to Councilmember Parker, Mr. Barden stated that larger
55 claims will be brought to the Council for settlement. The Council
56 can also ask the Attorney to report to them on all cases settled.
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58 Hearing no further comment, Councilmember Hankinson moved for engrossment
59 of Ordinance No. 19-1985, seconded by Councilmember Bodiker and on
60 unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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62 Councilmember Hankinson moved to suspend the rules and move Ordiannce
63 No. 19-1985 to third and final reading and read by title only, seconded
64 by Councilmember Bodiker and on unanimous voice vote the motion was
65 carried.
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1 Ordinance No. 19-1985 was adopted on the follaaing vote:
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3 Ayes: Elstro, Brookbank, Hankinson, Whitesell, Parker, Bodiker, Lemoine,
4 Morris and Williams (9)
5 Nays: None
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7 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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9 Councilmember Lemoine announced there would be a Committer of the Whole
10 set for May 16, 1985 at 7:00 P.M. in the Board of Works Roam for Ordinances
11 No. 11, 12 and 13-1985.
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15 There being no further business on a motion duly made, seconded and passed
16 the meeting was adjourned.
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