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HomeMy Public PortalAbout02-03-1975 8 PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, FEBRUARY 3, 1975 The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in regular session February 3, 1975 at the hour of 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building in said City. President Merchanthous.e 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. Mills moved to approve the minutes of the previous meeting, seconded by Mr. Hilton and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. Mayor Charles A. Howell commented he is looking forward to the same cooperation from the Councilmen as they gave Mayor Klute and he hopes to keep a two-way line of communication between himself and the Councilmen. The Clerk read on first reading Ordinance No. 2979-1975 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2660-1971 , AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2440- 1969, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A "SPECIAL USE" FOR A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOP- MENT IN R-2 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT OF ORDINANCE NO. 2325- 1968 COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA. Ordinance No. 2979-1975 was referred to the Community Development standing committee. Councilman Geier moved for suspension of the rules and read Ordinance No. 2980-1975 on first reading by title only, seconded by Councilman Brown and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. The-Clerk read on first reading by title only Ordinance No.2980-1975 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2508-1970, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A "SPECIAL USE" IN A R-3 ONE TO EIGHT FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT OF ORDINANCE NO. 2325-1968 COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND,INDIANA. Ordinance No. 2980-1975 was referred to the Plan Commission for study and recommendation. The Clerk read on first reading Ordinance No. 2981-1975 - AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE ANNUAL SALARIES OF ALL ELECTED OFFICERS OF THE CITY OF RICH- MOND, INDIANA, PAYABLE FROM THE GENERAL FUND, EFFECTIVE AT THE COMMENCE- MENT OF THE TERMS OF SUCH OFFICERS SUCCEEDING THE GENERAL ELECTION OF 1975, AS PROVIDED FOR BY CHAPTER 107 OF THE ACTS OF 1959. Ordinance No. 2981-1975 was referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Clerk read on first reading Ordinance No. 2982-1975 - AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE PAYMENT OF ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION TO CERTAIN ELECTED OFFICIALS OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND,INDIANA, OTHER THAN GOVERNMENTAL, WHO PERFORM SERVICES FOR THE CITY, WHICH SERVICES ARE CONNECTED WITH THE MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER PLANT, AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH. Ordinance No. 2982-1975 was referred to the Committee of the Whole. Council President Greg Merchanthouse, set an executive meeting for February 24, 1975 at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Office. The Clerk read on second 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. The Clerk read a letter from the Department of City Planning stating the Plan Commission voted five to three to recommend approval of the rezoning to Common Council . 9 February 3, 1975 Page 2 James H. Ronald, Attorney representing the First Presbyterian Church said the proposed use is not objected to, but any business reclassifi- cation is opposed for fear of the future uses that could locate. Councilman Brown moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 2939-1974, seconded by Councilman Geier and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. Councilman Elstro moved for suspension of the rules and move Ordinance No. 2939-1974 to third reading by title only, seconded by Councilman Geier and on a call of the roll the following was recorded: Ayes; Brown, Cornett, Elstro, Geier, Hilton, Marino, and Mills. Noes; Williams. The Clerk read on second reading Ordinance No. 2967-1974 - AN ORDINANCE TO ANNEX TO THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, CERTAIN TERRITORY CONTIGUOUS THERETO, DESCRIBING THE SAME, PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION THEREOF AND FIXING THE TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT. The Clerk read a letter from the Department of City Planning recommending approval of annexation by unanimous vote. Councilman Geier moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 2967-1974, seconded by Councilman Mills and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. Councilman Geier moved for suspension of the rules and place Ordinance No. 2967-1974 on third reading by title only, seconded by Councilman Hilton and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. The Clerk read on third reading by title only Ordinance No. 2967-1974. Ordinance No. 2967-1974 was placed on final passage or rejection and on a call of the roll the following was recorded: Ayes; Brown, Cornett, Elstro, Geier, Hilton, Marino, Mills, Williams and Merchanthouse. Noes; None. The vote being nine (9) to zero (0) in favor of passage of Ordinance No. 2967-1974. The Clerk read on second reading Ordinance No. 2968-1974 - AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A "SPECIAL USE" IN AN R-1 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT OF ORDINANCE NO. 2325-1968 COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, ADOPTED JUNE 3 , 1968. The Clerk read a letter from the Department of City Planning stating the Plan Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the "Special Use". Councilman Brown moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 2968-1975, seconded by Councilman Geier and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. Councilman Brown moved for suspension of the,rules and place Ordinance No. 2968-1974 on third reading by title only, seconded by Councilman Hilton and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. The Clerk read on third reading by title only Ordinance No. 2968-1974. Ordinance No. 2968-1974 was placed on final passage or rejection and on a call of the roll the following was recorded: Ayes; Brown, Cornett, Elstro, Geier, Hilton, Marino, Mills , Williams and Merchanthouse. Noes ; None. The vote being nine (9) to zero (0) in favor of passage of Ordinance No. 2968-1974. The Clerk read on second reading Ordinance No. 2977-1975 - AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($25,000.00) FROM THE FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING TRUST FUND FOR CERTAIN ORDINARY AND NECESSARY MAINTENANCE AND OPERATING EXPENDITURES AND FOR CERTAIN ORDINARY AND NECESSARY CAPITAL EXPENDITURES AS AUTHORIZED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA AND BY THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA. February 3, 1975 Page 3 The Clerk presented proof of publication. City Attorney, Robert Burton, examined proof of publication and found it to be in order. Councilman Marino moved to accept and file proof of publication, seconded by Councilman Hilton and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. Councilman Elstro moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 2977-1975, seconded by Councilman Hilton and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. Councilman Elstro moved for suspension of the rules and place Ordinance No. 2977-1975 on third reading by title only, seconded by Councilman Geier and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. The Clerk read on third reading by title only Ordinance No. 2977-1975. Ordinance No. 2977-1975 was placed on final passage or rejection and on a call of the roll the following was recorded: Ayes; Brown, Cornett, Elstro, Geier, Hilton, Marino, Mills , Williams and Merchanthouse. Noes: None. The vote being nine (9) to zero (0) in favor of passage of Ordinance No. 2977-1975. There being no further business on motion duly made, seconded and passed, the meeting was adjourned. Greg Merchanthouse President ATTEST: Margaret Mellen City Clerk