HomeMy Public PortalAbout02-17-1975 PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, FEBRUARY 17, 1975
The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in regular
session February 17, 1975 at the hour of 7:30 p.m. i.n the Council
Chambers in the Municipal Building in said City. President Merchant-
"' house presided with the following members present: Messrs. Brown,
Cornett, Elstro, Geier, Hilton, Marino, Mills and Williams. Absent:
None. The following business was had to-wit:
Mr. Williams moved to approve the minutes of the previous meeting,
seconded by Mr. Mills and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
Councilman Geier moved to suspend the rules and read Resolution No. 3-
1975 by title only, seconded by Councilman Elstro and on unanimous
voice vote the motion was carried.
The Clerk read by title only on Resolution No. 3-1975 - A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING
AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS, AS
PROVIDED IN TITLE I OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974, P.L. 93-
383.
Richard Freeman, Community Development Director, explained the Resolution.
Councilman Marino moved to adopt Resolution No. 3-1975, seconded by
Councilman Williams and on unanimous voice vote the motion was. carried.
Councilman Elstro moved for suspension of the rules and read Resolution
No. 4-1975 by title only, seconded by Councilman Geier and on unanimous
voice vote the motion was carried.
The Clerk read by title only Resolution No. 4-1975 - A RESOLUTION TO
AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE
PROGRAM AND TO ESTABLISH THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSES NECESSARY TO
ADHERE TO THE GUIDELINES SET FORTH BY THE PROGRAM.
Robert Goodwin, City Planning. Director, explained the Resolution.
Councilman Geier moved for adoption of Resolution No. 4-1975, seconded
by Councilman Brown and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
Councilman Brown moved for suspension of the rules and read Resolution
No. 5-1975 by title only, seconded by Councilman Elstro and on unanimous
voice vote the motion was carried.
The Clerk read by title only Resolution No. 5-1975 - A RESOLUTION TO
EFFECTUATE REASONABLE AND NECESSARY CONTROLS ON CONSTRUCTION OR ALTERA-
TION TO BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES WITHIN A SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREA AS
DEFINED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR INCLUSION
IN THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM.
Councilman Marino moved for adoption of Resolution No. 5-1975, seconded .
by Councilman Brown and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
The Clerk read on first reading Ordinance No. 2983-1975 - AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2325-1968 COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, ADOPTED JUNE 3, 1968.
Ordinance No. 2983-1975 was referred to the Plan Commission for study
and recommendation.
The Clerk read on first reading Ordinance No. 2984-1975 - AN ORDINANCE
TO APPROPRIATE FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($50,000.00) FROM THE CUMULATIVE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND (CIGARETTE TAX) TO CONSTRUCT AND EQUIP A NEW
NO. 2 AND NO. 3 FIRE STATION.
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Ordinance No. 2984-1975 was referred to the Community Development Commission.
The Clerk read on third reading Ordinance No. 2939-1974 - AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2325-1968 COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, ADOPTED JUNE 3, 1968.
ORDINANCE No. 2939-1974 was placed on final passage or rejection and
on a call of the roll the following was recorded: Ayes; Brown, Elstro,
Geier, Mills and Merchanthouse. Noes; Cornett, Hilton, Marino and
Williams. The vote being five (5) to four (4) in favor of passage of
Ordinance No. 2939-1974.
There being no further business on motion duly made, seconded and passed,
the meeting was adjourned.
Greg Merchanthouse
President
ATTEST: Margaret Mellen
City Clerk