HomeMy Public PortalAbout09-07-2021 PROCEEDINGS OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND,INDIANA,
SEPTEMBER 7,2021
The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in a Regular Meeting,
September 7, 2021 in the Council Chambers in said City.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRAYER BY COUNCILOR
President Parker called the meeting to order and the following business was conducted.
ROLL CALL
Present were Councilors Doug Goss,Lucinda Wright,Bill Engle,Jeff Cappa,Gary Turner,
Jane Bumbalough, Ron Oler and Larry Parker. Absent was Jeffrey Locke.
Also in attendance were Andrew Sickmann, Corporate Council; Karen Chasteen, City
Clerk;Emily Palmer, Controller;Tracy McGinnis,Deputy Controller; Sharry Hemingway,
Payroll; Fire Chief Jerry Purcell; Beth Fields, Infrastructure and Development; Suzanne
Bias, Office of the Mayor; Tony Foster, General Manager of Richmond Power and Light;
Melinda Wilson; Pat Smoker,Director of the Sanitary District; Rick Funk; and, Media.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilor Oler moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held August 16,
2021, supported by Councilor Bumbalough. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried.
Councilor Oler moved to amend the Memorandum of Committee of the Whole meetings
held August 23 and 24, 2021 to reflect his absence, supported by Councilor Bumbalough.
Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried. Councilor Oler moved to approve the
Memorandum as amended, supported by Councilor Bumbalough. Upon a vote viva voce,
the motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS, MEMORIALS OR COMPLAINTS, PETITIONS AND
INTRODUCTIONS, MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS -None
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR
• Strongly encouraged all eligible people to be vaccinated
• There will be several memorials to commemorate 20 years since the 9/11 attack on
our Country
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• Review of Community Events
REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
Minutes of the August 12 and 19, 2021 meetings were accepted as presented.
REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS, STANDING COMMITTEES,
SPECIAL COMMITTEES and/or ORGANIZATIONS -None
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
Councilor Goss moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance Nos. 38, 39, 40, 41,42 &
43-2021 on first reading by title only, supported by Councilor Bumbalough. Upon a vote
viva voce,the motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 38-2021 —AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO BE KNOWN
AS THE 2022 BUDGET
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 38-2021 on first reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 38-2021 was referred to the Finance Committee for due diligence and will
return on September 20, 2021 on second reading and public hearing.
ORDINANCE NO. 39-2021 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE FIXING THE
ANNUAL COMPENSATION OF ALL ELECTED CITY OFFICERS FOR 2022
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 39-2021 on first reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 39-2021 was referred to the Finance Committee for due diligence and will
return on September 20, 2021 on second reading and public hearing.
ORDINANCE NO. 40-2021—AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO BE KNOWN
AS THE 2022 SALARY ORDINANCE
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 40-2021 on first reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 40-2021 was referred to the Finance Committee for due diligence and will
return on September 20, 2021 on second reading and public hearing.
ORDINANCE NO. 41-2021 — AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ANNUAL
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS OF RICHMOND POLICE OFFICERS
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The Clerk read Ordinance No. 41-2021 on first reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 41-2021 was referred to the Finance Committee for due diligence and will
return on September 20, 2021 on second reading and public hearing.
ORDINANCE NO. 42-2021 —AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO BE KNOWN
AS THE SANITARY DISTRICT 2022 SALARY ORDINANCE
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 42-2021 on first reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 42-2021 was referred to the Finance Committee for due diligence and will
return on September 20, 2021 on second reading and public hearing.
ORDINANCE NO. 43-2021 — AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ANNUAL
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS OF RICHMOND FIREFIGHTERS
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 43-2021 on first reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 43-2021 was referred to the Finance Committee for due diligence and will
return on September 20, 2021 on second reading and public hearing.
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING -None
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
• NOMINATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION BOARD
Councilor Oler nominated Ann Fennemore. This matter was held until the
September 20, 2021 meeting to allow time for additional nominations.
CALL FOR ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business,on a motion duly made, seconded and passed,the meeting
was adjourned.
any Parker,President
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Karen Chasteen, IAMC, MMC
City Clerk
A recording of this meeting is on file in the Office of the City Clerk