HomeMy Public PortalAbout01-04-2022 PROCEEDINGS OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
TILE CITY,OF RICHMOND,INDIANA,
JANUARY 4,2022
The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in a Meeting for the Election
of Officers on January 4, 2022 in the Council Chambers in said City.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
President Parker called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL
Present were Councilors Doug Goss, Lucinda Wright, Jeff Cappa, Gary,Turner, Jane
Bumbalough,Ron Oler and Larry Parker.Absent were Bill Engle and Jeffrey Locke.
Also in attendance were Andrew Sickmann, Corporate Council; Karen Chasteen, City
Clerk; Emily Palmer, Controller; Fire Chief Jerry Purcell; Julie Hunter, Mayor's Office
Coordinator; Police Chief Mike Britt; Ian Vanness, Infrastructure and Development; Jeff
Cook; George Sowers; Richard Peterson,Porter Sign; Robert Harmeier; and,Media
Councilor Oler nominated Councilor Turner to serve as the 2022 President, supported by
Councilor Bumbalough.
Councilor Bumbalough nominated Councilor Cappa to serve as the 2022 Vice President,
supported by Councilor Goss.
Councilor Oler moved to close the nominations, supported by Councilor Bumbalough.
Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried.
REGULAR MEETING:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRAYER BY COUNCILOR PARKER
President Turner called the meeting to order and the following business was conducted.
ROLL CALL
Present were Councilors Doug Goss, Lucinda Wright, Jeff Cappa, Gary Turner, Jane
Bumbalough,Ron Oler and Larry Parker. Absent were Bill Engle and Jeffrey Locke.
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Also in attendance were Andrew Sickmann, Corporate Council; Karen Chasteen, City
Clerk; Emily Palmer, Controller; Fire Chief Jerry Purcell; and, Media.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilor Oler moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held December 20,
2021, supported by Councilor Goss. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS,MEMORIALS OR COMPLAINTS,PETITIONS AND
INTRODUCTIONS,MOTIONS,RESOLUTIONS
President Turner presented a plaque to Councilor Parker and thanked him for his service
as 2021 President of Council.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR
• Review of Community Events which include several to honor Dr. Martin Luther
King
REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
Minutes of the Board of Public Works and Safety were not available at this meeting.
REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS, STANDING COMMITTEES,
SPECIAL COMMITTEES and/or ORGANIZATIONS
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
Councilor Bumbalough moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance No. 1-2022 on first
reading by title only, supported by Councilor Goss. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion
carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 1-2022 —A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY
OF RICHMOND TO RECEIVE DONATIONS FOR THE RICHMOND POLICE
DEPARTMENT PROGRAMS
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 1-2022 on first reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 1-2022 was recommended by the Finance Committee.
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Councilor Parker moved to advance Ordinance No. 1-2022 to second reading and public
hearing, supported by Councilor Goss. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried.
President Turner advanced Ordinance No. 1-2022 to public hearing. There being no
comments for or against,Councilor Parker moved for engrossment,supported by Councilor
Bumbalough. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried.
Councilor Bumbalough called for the question, supported by Councilor Cappa.
Ordinance No. 1-2022 passed with 7-0 roll call vote.
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
ORDINANCE NO.56-2021—A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING
MAP FOR A CERTAIN PARCEL FROM INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
TO LOW TO MODERATE INTENSITY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT(910 Progress
Drive)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 56-2021 on second reading by title only.
Councilor Cappa requested to abstain from voting on this Ordinance due to the fact there
is a conflict of interest. Upon a roll call vote this request was approved 6-0.
The Plan Commission and Planning Staff recommended approval.
President Turner declared Ordinance No. 56-2021 on public hearing. There being no
comments for or against, Councilor Goss moved for engrossment, supported by
Councilor Parker. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried.
Councilor Goss called for the questions, supported by Councilor Parker.
Upon a roll call vote, Ordinance No. 56-2021 passed 6-0. Councilor Cappa abstained.
ORDINANCE NO. 59-2021—A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING
MAP FOR CERTAIN PARCELS FROM URBAN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO
GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT(North G Street)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 59-2022 on second reading by title only.
The Plan Commission recommended approval.
President Turner declared Ordinance No. 59-2021 on public hearing. Speaking in favor
were George Sowers and Robert Harmeier. There being no comments against, Councilor
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Oler moved for engrossment,supported by Councilor Bumbalough. Upon a vote viva
voce,the motion carried.
Councilor Goss called for the question, supported by Councilor Oler.
Upon a roll call vote, Ordinance No. 56-2021 passed 7-0.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
None
CALL FOR ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business,on a motion duly made,seconded and passed,the meeting
was adjourned.
Turner, President
ATTEST:
Karen Chasteen,IAMC,MMC
City Clerk
A recording of this meeting is on file in the Office of the City Clerk