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PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, NOVEMBER 19, 1979
1 The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in regular
2 session November 19, 1979 at the hour of 7:30 p.m. in the Council
3 Chambers in the Municipal Building in said City. President Paust presided
III 4 with the following members present: Messrs. Elstro, Williams, Ahaus,
5 Austerman,. Whitesell, Carter and Welch. Absent: Mills. The following
6 business was had, to-wit:
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8 Councilman Welch gave devotions.
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10 Councilman Williams moved to approve the minutes of the previous meeting
11 as prepared., seconded by Councilman Whitesell and on unanimous voice
12 vote the motion was carried.
13
14 Councilman Ahaus moved to suspend the rules and read Resolution Nos. 25-
15 1979 and 26-1979 by title only, seconded by Councilman Carter and on .
16 unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
17
18 The Clerk read by title only Resolution No. 25-1979 - A RESOLUTION TO
19 TRANSFER WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND.
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21 Councilman Ahaus moved for adoption of Resolution No. 25-1979, seconded
22 by Councilman Carter and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
23
24 The Clerk read by title only Resolution No. 26-1979 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORI-
25 ZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE INDIANA STATE HOUSING
26 BOARD AND THE OFFICE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, RICHMOND, INDIANA FOR THE
27 IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTION 8 MODERATE REHABILITATION PROGRAM FOR EXISTING
28 HOUSING.
29
30 Speaking for and explaining Resolution No. 26-1979 was Director of
31 Community Development.Tim Ryder.
32
33 Councilman. Williams moved for adoption of Resolution No. 26-1979, seconded
34 by Councilman Carter and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
35
36 City Controller Don Meredith reminded Councilmen of their appointment to
37 the Police Merit Commission. President Paust stated. he has. contacted Mr.
38 Pete Prosser, who is currently serving on the Commission and he indicated
39 willingness to continue serving. Councilman Austerman suggested to the
40 media their notifying the public to contact any Councilman, if they are
41 interested in serving. Mr. Meredith noted Mr. Richard Hamm had been
42 appointed from Council and was elected by the Police.
43
44 Councilman Welch moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance Nos. 114-
45 • 1979, 115-1979 and 116-1979 on first reading by title only, seconded by
46 Councilman Austerman and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
47
48 The Clerk read on first reading by title only Ordinance No. 114-1979 - AN
49 ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL USE IN. AN R-3 ONE-TO-EIGHT FAMILY- RESI-
50 DENCE DISTRICT FOR ADMINISTRATIVE AND BUSINESS OFFICES ON PROPERTY LOCATED
51 AT 701 NORTH 13TH STREET, PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 48 OF CHAPTER 22 OF THE
52 MUNICIPAL CODE COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF -THE CITY OF RICH- '
53 MOND, INDIANA.
54
55 Councilman Paust announced Ordinance No. 114-1979 is referred to the
56 Plan Commission. .
57
58 . The Clerk read on first reading by title only Ordinance No. 115-1979 -
59 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND AUTHORIZING THE CONSENT OF THE CITY TO
60 THE ASSIGNMENT OF A CERTAIN LEASE, A PART OF A FINANCING AGREEMENT UNDER
61 WHICH RICHMOND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FIRST MORTGAGE REVENUE BONDS (KB
62 LAMINATES, INC) WERE ISSUED AND SOLD.
63
64 Councilman Austerman moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance -No. 115-
65 1979 on second reading, seconded by Councilman Williams and on uanimous
66 voice vote the motion was carried.
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Common Council Minutes Cont.
November 19, 1979
Page 2
1 The Clerk read on second reading Ordinance No. 115-1979.
2
3 President Paust announced Ordinance No. 115-1979 is on public hearing.
4
5 Speaking for Ordinance No. 115-1979 was Attorney Andy Cecere, noting this
6 is an assignment of lease from KB Laminates, Inc. to Productivity Corporation.
7
8 Councilman Austerman moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 115-1979,
9 seconded by Councilman Whitesell and on unanimous voice vote_the motion
10 was carried.
11
12 Councilman Austerman moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance No. 115-
13 1979 on third and final reading by title only, seconded by Councilman
14 Williams and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
15
16 The Clerk read on third reading by title only Ordinance No. 115-1979.
17
18 Ordinance No. 115-1979 was placed on final passage or rejection and on a
19 call of the roll the following was recorded: Ayes: Elstro, Williams,
20 Ahaus, Austerman, Whitesell, Carter, Welch and Paust. Noes: None. The
21 vote being eight (8) to zero (0) in favor of passage of Ordinance No.
22 115-1979.
23
24 The Clerk read on first reading by title only Ordinance No. 116-1979 - AN
25 ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE FROM THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET FUNDS.
26
27 President Paust announced Ordinance No. 116-1979 has to be advertised.
28
29 City Attorney Ed Anderson examined proof of publication for Ordinance Nos.
30 104-1979, 105-1979, 106-1979, 107-1979, 110-1979, 111-1979, 112-1979 and
31 113-1979 and found it to be in order. Councilman Austerman moved the proof
32 of publication be accepted and filed, seconded by Councilman Ahaus and on
33 unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
34
35 The Clerk read on second reading Ordinance No. 104-1979 - AN ORDINANCE TO
36 APPROPRIATE FROM THE FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING TRUST FUND.
37
38 President Paust announced Ordinance No. 104-1979 is on public hearing.
39
40 There being no one speaking in favor of or against Ordinance No. 104-1979
41 Councilman Williams moved for engrossment, seconded by Councilman Elstro.
42 The motion carried with Councilman Carter voting no.
43
44 Councilman Elstro moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance No. 104-
45 1979 on third and final reading by title only, seconded by Councilman
46 Williams and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
47
48 The Clerk read on third reading by title only Ordinance No. 104-1979.
49
50 Ordinance No. 104-1979 was placed on final passage or rejection and on a
51 call of the roll the following was recorded: Ayes: Elstro, Williams,
52 Ahaus, Austerman, Whitesell, Welch and Paust. Noes: Carter. The vote
53 being seven (7) to one (1) in favor of passage of Ordinance No. 104-1979.
54
55 The Clerk read on second reading Ordinance No. 105-1979 - AN ORDINANCE TO
56 APPROPRIATE WITHIN THE MOTOR VEHICLE HIGHWAY FUND.
57
58 President Paust announced Ordinance No. 105-1979 is on public hearing.
59 Speaking for-this Ordinance was Director of Transportation Jerry Haynes.
60
61 Councilman Austerman moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 105-1979,
62 seconded by Councilman Welch and on unanimous voice vote the motion was
63 carried.
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Common Council Minutes Cont.
November 19, 1979
Page 3
1 Councilman .Ahaus moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance No. 105-1979
2 on third and final reading by title only, seconded by Councilman Whitesell
3 and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
4
5 The Clerk read on third reading by title .only Ordinance No. 105-1979.
6
7 Ordinance No. 105-1979 was placed on final passage or rejection and on a
8 call of the roll the following was recorded: Ayes: Elstro, Williams, Ahaus,
9 Austerman, Whitesell, Welch and Paust. Noes: Carter. The vote being seven
10 (7) to one-;(1) in favor of passage of Ordinance No. 105-1979.
11
12 The Clerk read on second reading Ordinance No. 106-1979 - AN ORDINANCE TO
13 APPROPRIATE WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND.
14
15 President Paust announced Ordinance No. 106-1979 is on public hearing.
16
17 There being no one speaking for or against Ordinance No. 106-1979,
18 Councilman Williams moved for engrossment, seconded by Councilman Welch
91 and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
20
21 Councilman Williams moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance No. 106-
22 1979 on third and final reading by title only, seconded by Councilman Ahaus
23 and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
24
25 The Clerk read on third reading by title only Ordinance No. 106-1979.
26
27 Ordinance No. 106-1979 was placed on final passage or rejection and on a
28 call of the roll the following was recorded: Ayes: .Bistro, Williams, Ahaus,
29 Austerman, Whtiesell, Welch and Paust. Noes: Carter. The vote being
30 seven (7) to one (1) in favor of passage of Ordinance No. 106-1979.
31
32 The Clerk read on second reading Ordinance No. 107-1979 - AN ORDINANCE TO
33 APPROPRIATE WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND.
34
35 President Paust announced Ordinance No. 107-1979 is on public hearing.
36
37 There being no one speaking for or against Ordinance No. 107-1979 Council-
38 man Ahaus moved for engrossment, seconded by Councilman Welch and on
39 unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
40
41 Councilman Ahaus moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance No. 107-1979
42 on third and final reading by title only, seconded by Councilman Welch and
43 on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
44
45 The Clerk read on third reading by title only Ordinance No. 107-1979.
46
47 Ordinance No. 107-1979 was placed on final passage or rejection and on a
48 call of the roll the following was recorded: Ayes: Elstro, Williams, Ahaus,
49 Austerman, Whitesell, Welch and Paust. Noes: Carter. The vote being
50 seven (7) to one (1) in favor of passage of Ordinance No. 107-1979.
51
52 . The Clerk read on second reading Ordinance No. 110-1979 - AN ORDINANCE TO
53 APPROPRIATE WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND.
54
55 President .Paust announced.Ordinance No. 110-1979 is on public hearing.
56
57 There being no one speaking for or against Ordinance No. 110-1979 Council-
58 man Ahaus moved for engrossment, seconded by Councilman Williams and on
59 unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
60
61 Councilman Welch moved to suspend the. rules and read Ordinance No. 110-1979
62 on third and final reading by title only, seconded by Councilman Elstro and
63 on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. .
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Common Council Minutes Cont. •
November 19, 1979
Page. 4
1 The Clerk read on -third reading by title only .Ordinance No. 110-1979.
2
3 Ordinance No. 110-1979 was -placed on final passage or rejection and on a call
4 of the roll the following was recorded: Ayes: Elstro, Williams, Ahaus, .
5 Austerman, Whitesell, Carter, .Welch and Paust. Noes: None. The vote being
6 eight (8) to zero (0) in favor of passage of Ordinance No. 110-1979.
7
8 The Clerk read on second reading Ordinance No. 111-1979 - AN ORDINANCE TO
9 APPROPRIATE WITHIN THE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT FUND.
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11 President Paust announced Ordinance No. 111-1979 is on public hearing.
12
13 There being no one speaking for or .against Ordinance No. 111-1979, Council-
14 man Ahaus moved for engrossment, seconded by Councilman Welch and on unani-
15 mous voice vote the motion was carried.
16
17 Councilman Welch moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance No.. 111-1979
18 on third and final reading -by title only, seconded by Councilman Whitesell
19 and on unanimous voice vote,,the motion was carried.
20
21 The Clerk readon third reading by title only Ordinance No. .111-1979.
22
23 Ordinance No. 111-1979 was placed on final passage or rejection and on a call
24 of the roll the following was recorded: Ayes: Elstro, Williams, Ahaus,
25 Austerman, .Whitesell, Carter, Welch and Paust. Noes: None. The vote being
26 eight (8) to zero (0) in favor of passage. of Ordinance No. 111-1979.
27
28 The Clerk read On second reading Ordinance No. 112-1979 - AN ORDINANCE TO
29 APPROPRIATE WITHIN THE PARK AND RECREATION FUND.
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31 President Paust announced Ordinance No. 112-1979 is on public hearing.
32
33 Speaking for Ordinance No. 112-1979 was Superintendent of Parks and Recrea-
34 tion Don McBride.
35
36 Councilman Welch moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 112-1979, seconded
37 by Councilman Williams and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
38
39 Councilman Elstro moved to suspend the rules and .read Ordinance No. 112-1979
40 on third and final reading by title only, seconded' by Councilman Williams
41 and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
42
43 The Clerk read on third.reading by title only.Ordinance No. 112-1979.
44
45 Ordinance No.. 112-1979 was placed on final. passage or rejection and on a call
46 of the roll the following was recorded: Ayes: Elstro, Williams, Ahaus,
47 Austerman, Whitesell, Welch and Paust. Noes: Carter: The vote being
. 48 seven (7) to one (1) in favor of passage of Ordinance No. 112-1979.
49
50 The Clerk read on second reading Ordinance No. 113-1979 - AN ORDINANCE TO
51 APPROPRIATE FROM THE LOCAL ROAD $ STREET FUND.
52 Mr. Meredith stated there will be an additional cost later for this project
53 as this is a unit cost contract and does not include Engineering costs.
54
55 President Paust announced Ordinance No. 113-1979 is on public hearing.
56
57 There being no one speaking for or against Ordinance No. 11.3-1979 Councilman
58 Welch moved for engrossment, seconded by Councilman Whitesell and on
59 unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
60
61 Councilman Elstro moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance No. 113-1979
62 on third and final reading by title only, seconded by Councilman Williams
63 and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
64
65 The Clerk read on third reading by title only Ordinance No. 113-1979.
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Common Council Minutes Cont.
November 19, 1979
Page 5
1 Ordinance No. 113-1979 was placed on final passage or rejection and on a
2 call of the. roll the following was recorded: Ayes: Elstro, Williams,
3 Ahaus, Austerman, Whitesell, Carter, Welch and Paust. Noes: None. The
4 vote being eight (8) to zero (0) in favor of passage of Ordinance No.
5 113-1979.
6
7 Councilman Carter explained why he voted against the ordinances relating
8 to payroll as he supports the philosophy of operating within a balanced
9 budget and frugality has to be practiced within the City budget._ He is
10 going to be critical of additional payroll for salaries.
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12 Councilman Welch recognized the following students who were in attendance
13 observing Council for their government classes: Mr. Larry Koening, Presi-
14 dent of Student Congress for Richmond Senior High School; Jim Hudson,
15 Karen Allen, Eric Binford, Tom Ropp.
16
17 There being no further business on motion duly made, seconded and passed
18 the meeting was adjourned.
19
20 Kenneth Paust
21 President
22 .
23 A1"1'LST: JoEllen Trimble
24 City Clerk
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