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PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, NOVEMBER 20, 1978
1 The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in regular session
2 November 20, 1978 at thehour of 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the
3 Municipal Building in said City. President Austerman presided with the
4 following members present: Messrs. Elstro, Williams, Ahaus, Paust and Welch.
5 Absent: Messrs. Merchanthouse, Mills and Carter. The following business
6 was had, to-wit :
7
8 PresidentAusterman gave devotions.
9
10 Councilman Williams moved to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as
11 prepareded seconded by Councilman Paust and on unanimous voice vote, the
12 motion was carried.
13
14 Councilman Paust moved to suspend the rules and read Resolution No. 15-1978
15 by title only, seconded by Councilman Elstro and on unanimous voice vote, the
16 motion was carried.
17
18 The Clerk read by title only Resolution No. 15-1978 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
19 THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH`THE -DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
20 DEVELOPMENT, FOR URBAN DEVELOPMENT ACTION GRANT FUNDS, AS PROVIDED IN TITLE
21 I OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT 1974, P.L. 93-383, AS AMENDED.
22
23 Speaking for and explaining Resolution No. 15-1978 was Director of Community
24 Development Tim Ryder. Mr. Ryder stated this resolution authorizes the
25 filing of an application with HUD for the extension of Industrial Parkway
26 from U.S. 40 to Hodgin Road. This application is for funds to build this
27 road.
28
29 Councilman Ahaus moved for adoption of Ordinance No. 15-1978, seconded by
30 Councilman Elstro and on unanimous voice vote, the motion was carried.
31
32 Ms Barbara Barnhizer, Director of EEOC, presented a yearly up-date of the
33 program.
34
35 Councilman Paust requested anyone who is interested in an appointment to the
36 Merit Commission should contact him or any member of the Common Council.
37 As soon as the Police Department makes their selection, Council will know
38 their position for their selection.
39
40 Councilman Paust moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance Nos. 108-1978,
41 109-1978, 110-1978 and 111-1978 on first reading by title only, seconded by
42 -Councilman Williams and on unanimous voice vote, the motion was carried.
43
44 The Clerk read on first reading by title only Ordinance No. 108-1978 - AN
45 ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL USE IN AN R-3 ONE-TO-EIGHT FAMILY RESIDENCE
46 DISTRICT FOR A BUSINESS OFFICE ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 15 SOUTH 17TH STREET,
47 PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 48 OF CHAPTER 22 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE COMMONLY KNOWN
48 AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA.
49
50 President Austerman announced Ordinance No. 108-1978 is referred to the Plan
51 Commission.
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53 The Clerk read on first reading by title only Ordinance No. 109-1978 - AN
54 ORDINANCE TO TRANSFER WITHIN THE MOTOR VEHICLE HIGHWAY FUND.
55
56 Councilman Ahaus moved to suspend the rules and move Ordinance No. 109-1978
57 to second reading, seconded by Councilman Williams, and on unanimous voice
58 vote, the motion was carried.
59
60 The Clerk read on second reading Ordinance No. 109-1978.
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November 20, 1978
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1 Speaking for and explaining Ordinance No. 109-1978 was Director of the
2 Department of Transportation Jerry Haynes.
3
4 Councilman Williams moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 109-1978, seconded
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5 by Councilman Ahaus and on unanimous voice vote, the motion was carried.
6
7 Councilman Williams moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance No. 109-197:
8 on third and final reading by title only, seconded by Councilman Ahaus and
9 on unanimous voice vote, the motion was carried.
10
11 The Clerk read on third reading by title only, Ordinance No. 109-1978.
12
13 Ordinance No. 109-1978 was placed on final passage or rejection and on a call
14 _ of the roll, the following was recorded: Ayes: Elstro, Williams, Ahaus,
15 Paust, Welch and Austerman. Noes: None. The, vote being six (6) to zero
16 (0) in favor of passage of Ordinance No. 109-1978.
17
18 The Clerk read on first reading by title only Ordinance No. 110-1978 - AN
19 ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE FROM THE FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING TRUST' FUND.
20
21 President Austerman announced Ordinance No. 110-1978 has to be advertised and
22 is referred to the Transportation Committee. Councilman Ahaus, Chairman
23 of the Transportation Committee announced his committee will be meeting on
24 Thursday, November 30 at 7:00 p.m. in the Board of Works Room.
25
26 The Clerk read on first reading by title only Ordinance No. 111-1978 - AN
27 ORDINANCE TO TRANSFER WITHIN THE PARKS AND RECREATION FUND.
28
29 Councilman Welch moved to suspend the rules and move Ordinance No. 111-1978
30 to second reading,' seconded'by Councilman Ahaus and on unanimous voice vote,
31 the motion was carried.
32
33 The Clerk read on second reading Ordinance No. 111-1978.
34
35 Speaking for and explaining Ordinance No. 111-1978 was Superintendent of Park
36 Don McBride.
37
38 Councilman Ahaus moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 111-1978, seconded
39 by Councilman Paust and on unanimous voice vote, the motion was carried.
40
41 Councilman Ahaus moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance No. 111-1978
42 on third and final reading by title only, seconded-by Councilman Williams
43 and on unanimous voice vote, the motion was carried.
44
45 The Clerk read on third and final reading by title only Ordinance No. 111-1970.
46
47 Ordinance No. 111-1978 was placed on final passage or rejection and on a call
48 of the roll, the following was recorded: Ayes: Elstro, Williams, Ahaus,
49 Paust, Welch and Austerman. Noes: None. The vote being six (6) to zero
50 (0) in favor of passage of Ordinance No. 111-1978.
51
52 Councilman Ahaus moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance No. 98-1978
53 on third reading by title only, seconded by Councilman Paust and on unanimous
54 voice vote, the motion was carried.
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56 The Clerk read on third reading by title only Ordinance No. 98-1978 - AN
57 ORDINANCE REGULATING THE OPERATION AND PARKING OF MOTOR VEHICLES DURING
58 SNOW EMERGENCY AND ESTABLISHING SNOW EMERGENCY ROUTES .
59
60 Ordinance No: 98-1978 was placed on final passage or rejection and on a call
61 of the roll, the following was recorded: Ayes: Elstro, Williams, Ahaus,
62 Paust, Welch and Austerman. Noes: None. The vote being six (6) to zero
63 (0) in favor of passage of Ordinance. No. 98-1978.
64
65 There being no further business on motion duly made, seconded and passed, the
66 meeting was adjourned.
67 Thomas L. Austerman
68 ATTEST: JoEllen Trimble President
69 City Clerk
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, DECEMBER .4, 1978
1 The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in regular session
2 December 4, 1978 at the hour of 7: 30 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the
3 • Municipal Building in said City. President Austerman presided with the
4 following members present: Messrs. Elstro, Williams, Ahaus, Mills, Carter,
5 and Paust. Absent: Messrs. Merchanthouse and Welch. The following business
6 was had, to- wit:
7
8 Councilman Carter gave devotions.
9
10 Councilman Mills stated he was absent from the previous meeting due to
11 vacation and Councilman Carter. stated he was absent due to illness.
12
13 Councilman Williams moved to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as
14 prepared, seconded by Councilman Mills and on unanimous voice vote, the
15 - motion was carried.
16 •
17 Addressing:- Council was -Mr. Walter Boger, 812 N.W. 5th.Street, Lot 26,
18 requesting information of the Special Task Force .and Stake Outs of the Crime
19 Watch of the Richmond Police Department. President Austerman stated this
20 is privileged information and Mr. Boger would have to petition through the
21 Courts-to obtain this information.
22
• - 23 Mr. Paul Wessler, 2015 South 16th Street and Ms Wanda Potter, 2040 South
24 16th Street appeared to request sewers in their Needmore Addition. President
25 Austerman requested Director of Community Development Tim Ryder, City
26 Engineer George Webb. and Superintendent of the Richmond Sanitary District
27 Ed Goodknight look into the problem.
I28 .
29 Councilman Mills moved to suspend the rules and read Resolution Nos. 16-1978
30 . and 17-1978. by title only, seconded by Councilman Paust and on unanimous
31 voice vote, the motion was carried.
32 •
33 The Clerk read by title only Resolution No. 16-1978 - A RESOLUTION SUPPORTINi3
34 THE RICHMOND SANITARY DISTRICT APPLICATION FOR FUNDS TO STUDY THE FEASIBILIT
35 OF A LOCAL RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY;
36
37 Speaking for and explaining Resolution No. 16-1978 were Mr. Ed Goodknight,
38 200 South 21st Street, Superintendent of the Richmond _Sanitary District;
39 Mr. Tom Burke of Clark Dietz and Associates; Ms Ann Cline, 2711 South "G"
40 Street, Director of the City's Energy Program.
41
42 Councilman Mills moved for adoption of Resolution No. 16-1978, seconded by
43 Councilman Paust and on unanimous voice vote, the motion was carried.
44
45 The Clerk read by title only .Resolution No. 17-1978 - A RESOLUTION TO
46 TRANSFER WITHIN THE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT FUND.
47
48 Councilman Ahaus moved for adoption of Resolution No.. 17-1978, seconded by
49 Councilman Mills and on unanimous voice vote, the motion was carried.
50
51 City Controller Don Meredith noted Council may now proceed with their
52 appointment to the_Police .Merit Commission. This person should be of "any
III53 other endeavor" category and must be a Democrat or Independent and live in
5.4 Wayne Township. .
55
56 Councilman Elstro asked th Board of Works to continue investigating the
57 light at 5th and the Promenade to be put on flasher;, during certain periods
58 of the- day. Also, Cable, TV being run to Winding Ridge Apartments.
59
60 ' City Engineer George. Webb stated the railroad overpass on Industries Road
61 has been approved.
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December 4, 1978
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1 Councilman Mills moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance Nos. 112-1978
2 and 113-1978 on first reading by title only, seconded by Councilman Paust
3 and on unanimous voice vote, the motion was carried. .
4
5 The Clerk read on first reading by title only Ordinance No.- 112-1978 - AN
6 ORDINANCE TO TRANSFER WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND.
7
8 Councilman Mills moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance No. 112-1978
9 on second reading, seconded by Councilman Ahaus and on unanimous voice vote,
10 the motion was carried.
11
12 The Clerk read on second reading Ordinance No. 112-1978.
13
14 Councilman Williams moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 112-1978, seconded.
15 by Councilman Ahaus and on unanimous voice vote, the motion was carried.
16
17 Councilman Mills moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance No. 112-1978
18 on third and final reading by title only, seconded by Councilman Williams
19 and on unanimous voice vote, the motion was carried.
20
21 The Clerk read on third reading by title only Ordinance No. 112-1978.
22
23 Ordinance No. 1-12-1978 was placed on final passage or rejection and on a call
24 of the roll, the following was recorded: Ayes: Elstro, Williams, Ahaus,
25 Mills, Carter, Paust and Austerman. Noes: None. The vote being seven (7)
26 to zero (0) in favor of passage of Ordinance No. 112-1978.
27
28 The Clerk read on first reading by title only Ordinance No. 113-1978 - AN
29 ORDINANCE FIXING AND DEFINING THE BOUNDARIES AND TERRITORIES OF THE
30 COUNCILMANIC DISTRICTS IN THE CITY OF RICHMOND, WAYNE COUNTY, INDIANA, AS
31 PROVIDED FOR IN ACTS 1972, P .O. 131, § 1, P. 625; 1975, P.L. 177, § 1,
32 P. 975, AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH.
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34 President Austerman announced there will be a Special Meeting of Common
35 Council on Monday, December 11 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers in the
36 Municipal Building. President Austerman asked the Clerk to send a map
37 for this Ordinance to Councilmen.
38
39 The Clerk read on second reading Ordinance No. 108-1978 - AN ORDINANCE
40 AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL USE IN AN R-3 ONE-TO-EIGHT FAMILY RESIDENT DISTRICT
41 FOR A BUSINESS OFFICE ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 15 SOUTH 17TH STREET, PURSUANT TO
42 ARTICLE 48 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF
43 THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA.
44
45 Speaking for Ordinance No. 108-1978 was Deputy Director of City Planning
46 Dan Dooley. Mr. Dooley noted the Plan Commission voted nine (9) to zero
47 (0) in favor of this special use.
48
49 Councilman Williams moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 108-1978, seconded.
50 by Councilman Ahaus and on unanimous voice vote, the motion was carried.
51
52 Councilman Williams moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance No. 108-
53 1978 on third and final reading by title only, seconded by Councilman Ahaus
54 and on unanimous voice vote, the motion was carried.
55
56 The Clerk read on third reading by title-o ;Odnce No: 108-1978.lyrn
57
58 Ordinance No. 108-1978 was placed on final passage or rejection and on a cal:
59 of the roll, the following was recorded: Ayes: Elstro, Williams, Ahaus,
60 Mills, Carter, Paust and Austerman. Noes: None. The vote being seven (7)
61 to zero (0) in favor of passage of Ordinance No. 108-1978.
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December 4, 1978
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1 The Clerk read on second reading Ordinance No. 110-1978 - AN ORDINANCE TO
2 APPROPRIATE FROM THE FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING TRUST FUND.
3
III4 City Attorney Ed Anderson examined proof of publication and found it to be
5- in order. - Councilman Mills moved to accept and file proof of publication,
6 seconded by Councilman Paust and on unanimous voice vote, the motion was
7 carried.
8
9 Councilman Ahaus reported the Community Development, Community Service and
10 Transportation Committee held a meeting on this Ordinance and recommends this
11 allocation; however, it was recommended that next year's allocation be reduced
12 to $60 - $70,000 and that no future allocation be approved without Council's
13 review of complete budget information with projected income and expenses
14 included. It was hoped that the 50% subsidy program of the federal government
15 will offset future funding requirements.
16
17 Speaking for Ordinance No. 110-1978 were Mr. Wilfred Doty, 315 South 10th;
18 Richmond High School Student Council President Tom=Rixgenberg , 2300 U.S.
19 27 South; Ms Annette Doty, 315 South 10th; Michelle Kennedy, 2412 National
20 Road West; .Mr. Bob Bowles, 40 S.W. 10th;, representing I.U. East Mr. William
21 Richardson, 1881 S .W. "I" Court.
22
23 Councilman Williams moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 110-1978, seconder
24 by Councilman Mills and on unanimous voice vote, the motion was carried.
25
26 Councilman Williams moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance No. 110-1978
27 on third and final reading by title only, seconded by Councilman Paust and
28 on unanimous voice vote, the motion was carried.
29
30 The Clerk read on third reading by title only Ordinance No. 110-1978.
31
32 Ordinance No. 110-1978 was placed on final passage or rejection and on a
33 call of the roll, the following was recorded: Ayes: Elstro, Williams,
34 Ahaus, Mills, Carter, Paust, and Austerman. Noes: None. The vote being
35 seven (7) to zero (0) in favor of passage of Ordinance No., 110-1978.
36
37 Councilman Mills moved to remove Ordinance No. 94-1978 - AN ORDINANCE
38 PROVIDING FOR THE CONTINUATION OF THE RICHMOND CITY COURT from the table,
39 seconded by Councilman Paust and on unanimous voice vote, the motion was
40 carried.
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42 Councilman Mills moved to strike Ordinance No. 94-1978, seconded by Councilman
43 Ahaus and on unanimous voice vote, the motion was carried.
44
45 There being no further business on motion duly made, seconded and passed, th-
46 meeting was adjourned.
47
48 Thomas L. Austerman
49 President
50
51 ATTEST: JoEllen Trimble
52 City Clerk
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