HomeMy Public PortalAbout01-18-2022 PROCEEDINGS OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND,INDIANA,
JANUARY 18,2022
The Common Council of the City of Richmond,Indiana met in a Regular Meeting January
18,2022 in the Council Chambers in said City.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRAYER BY COUNCILOR GOSS
Vice President Cappa called the meeting to order and the following business was
conducted.
ROLL CALL
Present were Councilors Doug Goss, Bill Engle, Jeff Cappa, Jeffrey Locke, , Jane
Bumbalough,Ron Oler and Larry Parker. Absent were Lucinda Wright and Gary Turner.
Also in attendance were Andrew Sickmann, Corporate Council; Monica Bums, Deputy
City Clerk; Emily Palmer, Controller;Fire Chief Jerry Purcell; Beth Fields, Infrastructure
and Development; Pat Smoker, Director of the Sanitary District; Traci McGinnis, Deputy
Controller;Terri Quinter,Roseview Transit;Ian Vanness,Infrastructure and Development;
Kevin Ahaus; and,Media.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilor Locke moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held January 4,
2022, 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
• Wood Weekend at Glen Miller is January 22-23. Drives will be closed to the
public.
• Tern Quinter commended our Transit Drivers for their service always, but
especially during the months of the pandemic. The drivers strive to serve the
citizens of Richmond to the best of their ability.
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• The Annual Meltdown will be the last week in January.
• Councilor Bumbalough asked about the projected date for opening Sim Hodgin
Parkway. Mayor Snow will investigate this.
REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
Minutes of the December 16 and 30, 2021 meetings were accepted as presented.
REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS, STANDING COMMITTEES,
SPECIAL COMMITTEES and/or ORGANIZATIONS
• SANITARY DISTRICT—PAT SMOKER
Mr. Smoker reviewed the current activities and project of the Richmond Sanitary
District.
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
Councilor Oler moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance No.4-2022 on first reading
by title only, supported by Councilor Bumbalough. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion
carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 4-2022 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE SUBMITTAL, ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM
THE INDIANA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
The Deputy Clerk read Ordinance No. 4-2022 on first reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 4-2022 was referred to the Finance Committee for due diligence.
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
ORDINANCE NO. 60-2021 —A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
APPROVAL OF A STATEMENT OF BENEFITS FOR A PROPERTY OWNER
APPLYING FOR DEDUCTIONS UNDER I.C. 6-2.2-12.1
The Deputy Clerk read Ordinance No. 60-2021 on second reading by title only.
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Vice President Cappa advanced Ordinance No. 60-2021 to public hearing. There being
no comments for or against, Councilor Goss moved for engrossment, supported by
Councilor Bumbalough. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried.
Councilor Goss called for the question, supported by Councilor Engle.
Ordinance No. 60-2021 passed with 7-0 roll call vote.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
• Councilor Engle, liaison to the Park Board, reminded the public of the 50th
Anniversary of High Lake Golf Course.
CALL FOR ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business,on a motion duly made, seconded and passed,the meeting
was adjourned.
•
Je Cappa,Vice-President
ATTEST:
Karen Chasteen, IAMC,MMC
City Clerk
A recording of this meeting is on file in the Office of the City Clerk