HomeMy Public PortalAbout11-01-2021 PROCEEDINGS OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND,INDIANA,
NOVEMBER 1,2021
The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in a Regular Meeting
November 1,2021 in the Council Chambers in said City.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRAYER BY COUNCILOR LOCKE
President Parker called the meeting to order and the following business was conducted.
ROLL CALL
Present were Councilors Doug Goss, Lucinda Wright, Bill Engle, Jeff Cappa, Jeffrey
Locke, Gary Turner, Jane Bumbalough,Ron Oler and Larry Parker.
Also in attendance were Andrew Sickmann, Corporate Council; Karen Chasteen, City
Clerk; Emily Palmer, Controller; Fire Chief Jerry Purcell; Beth Fields, Infrastructure and
Development;Tony Foster,General Manager of Richmond Power and Light;Ian Vanness,
City Planner; Traci McGinnis,Deputy Controller;and,Media.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilor Locke moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held October 18,
2021, supported by Councilor Bumbalough.Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS, MEMORIALS OR COMPLAINTS, PETITIONS AND
INTRODUCTIONS,MOTIONS,RESOLUTIONS
None
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR
• Review of Community events
• 2021 Veteran's Day Parade on November 6
• The leaf collection schedule is available on the City of Richmond website
• Daylight savings time begins Sunday,November 7
REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
Minutes of the October 7 and 14,2021 meetings were accepted as presented.
Common Council Minutes
November 1,2021
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REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS, STANDING COMMITTEES,
SPECIAL COMMITTEES and/or ORGANIZATIONS
WAYNE COUNTY CONVENTION AND TOURISM BUREAU — BOARD
APPROVALS
Held until the November 15, 2021 meeting to allow time for additional nominations.
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
Councilor Oler moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance Nos. 49, 50 and 51-2021
on first reading by title only, supported by Councilor Cappa. Upon a vote viva voce, the
motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 49-2021 — A SPECIAL ORDINANCE VACATING A PUBLIC
WAY(ROADWAY) 3091 &3037 Test Road
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 49-2021 on first reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 49-2021 was referred to the Richmond Plan Advisory Board for public
hearing at their November 18,2021 meeting.
RESOLUTION NO. 10-2021 — A RESOLUTION WAIVING NONCOMPLIANCE
RELATED TO LATE-FILED ASSESSED VALUATION DEDUCTION DOCUMENTS
OF HILL'S PET NUTRITION INDIANA, INC
Resolution No. 10-2021 was referred to the Tax Abatement Committee for due diligence.
ORDINANCE NO. 50-2021 — A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
APPROVAL OF A STATEMENT OF BENEFITS FOR A PROPERTY OWNER
APPLYING FOR DEDUCTIONS UNDER I.C. 6-1-12.1 (Hill's)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 50-2021 on first reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 50-2021 will be heard at Public Hearing on November 15, 2021.
ORDINANCE NO. 51-2021 — AN APPROPRIATION (TRANSFER) ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE 2021 BUDGET(I&D)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 51-2021 on first reading by title only.
Common Council Minutes
November 1,2021
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Councilor Oler moved to advance Ordinance No. 51-2021 to second reading and public
hearing, supported by Councilor Cappa.Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried.
There, being no comments for or against, Councilor Locke moved for engrossment,
supported by Councilor Engle. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried.
Councilor Goss called for the question, supported by Councilor Turner. Upon a roll call
vote,the motion carried 9-0.
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
None
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Councilor Turner had a constituent contact him to ask if the City can monitor businesses
to keep their entrances, ramps, etc., clear to allow a disabled person to enter. Councilor
Turner asked Mr. Sickmann if he will review this issue and report back to Council.
CALL FOR ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business,on a motion duly made,seconded and passed,the meeting
was adjourned.
arry Parker, President
ATTEST:
Karen Chasteen, IAMC,MMC
City Clerk
A recording of this meeting is on file in the Office of the City Clerk