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PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, MAY 15, 1978
1 The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in regular session
2 May 15, 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, Merchanthouse,
5 Mills, Carter, Paust, and Welch. Absent: None. The following business
6 was had, to wit:
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8 - Councilman Williams gave devotions. _
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10 Councilman Williams moved to approve the minutes of the previous meeting
11 as prepared, seconded by Councilman Mills and on unanimous voice vote, the
12 motion was carried.
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14 Mayor Dickman announced a meeting Tuesday, May 16 at 9:00 a.m. in the Board
15 of Works Room concerning a comprehensive energy study proposal that the
16 City might enter into. This will be an energy audit of the needs of the
17 City. Federal funds would be available for this pilot program.
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19 Mr. Meredith reported the ruts in Mr. Hale's yard have been filled, but
20 it was pointed out that the ruts were not made by a Street Department
21 truck but a semi.
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23 Mr. Meredith stated the Board of Works will hold its first hearing under
24 the Ordinance on junk vehicles this Thursday.
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26 Councilman Carter reported chuck holes at South 4th and "0" Streets and
27 U.S . 27 and University Blvd.
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29 Councilman Welch reported a complaint about South "M", "N", "0" between
30 5th and 8th Streets concerning the parking situation and the ability to
31 navigate. He further requested Capt. Loper study Autumn Way for
32 cautionary speed signs.
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34 Councilman Williams complained about Glaze.r`s noting trucks improperly
35 parked and not covered. He has talked with Mr. Tim Ryder concerning
36 renovation of Freeman Park and now recommends rest rooms, drinking water
37 and closing of the park at night.
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39 Councilman Ahaus announced the Transportation Committee is meeting Thursday
40 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss ideas, concerns and problems dealing with the bus
41 lines.
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43 Councilman Williams thanked the Street Light Committee for presenting. to
44 the Board of Works a request for_lights from 17th to 19th in the north end.
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46 Councilman Paust announced the Snow Committee is still meeting and should
47 have a final report in a month or so.
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49 Councilman Mills moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance Nos. 33-1978,
50 34-1978, 35-1978, 36-1978, and 37-1978 on first reading by title only,
51 seconded by Councilman Paust and on unanimous voice vote, the motion was
52 carried-.
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54 The Clerk read on first reading by title. only Ordinance No. 33-1978 - AN
55 ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE WITHIN THE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT FUND.
56
57 President Austerman announced Ordinance No. 33-1978 has to be advertised.
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1 Councilman Merchanthouse moved Mr. Robert Brooks and Mr. Paul Hedges of the
2 Airport Board be allowed to speak, seconded by Councilman Mills and on
3 unanimous voice vote, the motion was carried.
4
5 Speaking for and explaining Ordinance No. 33-1978 was Mr. Paul Hedges,
6 Airport Manager.
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8 The Clerk read on first reading by title only Ordinance No. 34-1978 - AN
9 ORDINANCE TO AMEND GENERAL ORDINANCE NUMBER 2282-1967 AS AMENDED TO AMEND
10 THE MASTER PLAN OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND TO INCLUDE A PART OF THE TWO (2)
11 MILE FRINGE AREA THEREOF.
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13 Accompanying Ordinance No. 34-1978 was a letter from the Plan Commission
14 and City Plan Commission Resolution No. 2-1978.
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16 Councilman Mills moved to suspend the rules and move Ordinance No. 34-1978
17 to second reading; . seconded by Councilman Carter and on unanimous voice
18 vote, the motion was carried.
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20 The Clerk read on second reading Ordinance No. 34-1978.
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22 Speaking for Ordinance No. 34-1978 was Mr. Dan Dooley, Assistant Director
23 of City Planning. He stated the Plan Commission held a public hearing
24 on this Ordinance on May 9, 1978.
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26 Councilman Austerman announced Ordinance No. 34-1978 is held on second
27 reading.
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29 The Clerk read on first reading by title only Ordinance No. 35-1978 - AN
30 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 22 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE
31 ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, ADOPTED JUNE 3, 1968.
32
33 President Austerman announced Ordinance No. 35-1978 is referred to the
34 Plan Commission.
35
36 The Clerk read on first reading by title only Ordinance No. 36-1978 - AN
37 ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE FINAL ZONING PLAN OF THE TWO (2) MILE FRINGE
38 JURISDICTIONAL AREA.
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40 President Austerman announced Ordinance No. 36-1978 is referred to the
41 Plan Commission.
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43 President Austerman further assigned Ordinance Nos. 34-1978, 35-1978, and
44 36-1978 to the Community Development Committee.
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46 The Clerk read on first reading by title only Ordinance No. 37-1978 - AN
47 ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE FROM THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET SPECIAL DISTRIBUTION
48 FUND.
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50 President Austerman announced Ordinance No. 37-1978 has to be advertised.
51
52 The Clerk read on second reading Ordinance No. 32-1978 - AN ORDINANCE TO
53 APPROPRIATE FROM LOCAL ROAD AND STREET SPECIAL DI.STRIBUTION FUND.
54
55 City Attorney Ed Anderson examined proof of publication for Ordinance No.
56 32-1978 and found it to be in order. Councilman Mills moved it be accepted
57 and filed, seconded by Councilman Welch and on unanimous voice vote, the
58 motion was carried.
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1 Councilman Mills moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 32-1978, seconded
2 by Councilman Williams and on unanimous voice vote, the motion was carried.
3
4 Councilman Mills moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance No. 32-1978
5 on third and final reading by title only, seconded by Councilman Williams
6 and on unanimous voice vote, the motion was carried.
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8 The Clerk read on third reading by title only Ordinance No. 32-1978.
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10 Ordinance No. 32-1978 was placed on final passage or rejection and on
11 a call of the roll the following was recorded: Ayes: Elstro, Williams,
12 Ahaus, Merchanthouse, Mills, Carter, Paust, Welch and Austerman. Noes:
13 None. The vote being nine (9) to zero (0) in favor of passage of
14 Ordinance No. 32-1978.
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16 There being no further business on motion duly made, seconded and passed,
17 the meeting was adjourned.
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19 Thomas L. Austerman
20 President
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22 ATTEST: JoEllen Trimble
23 City Clerk
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