HomeMy Public PortalAbout02-07-2022 PROCEEDINGS OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND,INDIANA,
FEBRUARY 7, 2022
The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in a regular meeting held
February 7, 2022.
PLEDGE:OF ALLEGIANCE
PRAYER BY COUNCILOR
President Turner called the meeting to order and the following business was conducted.
ROLL CALL
Present were Councilors Doug Goss, Lucinda Wright, Jeffrey Locke, Gary Turner, Jane
Bumbalough, Ron Oler and Larry Parker. Absent were Bill Engle and Jeff Cappa.
Also in attendance were Andrew Sickmann, Corporate Council; Monica Burns, Deputy
City Clerk; Emily Palmer, Controller; Fire Chief Jerry Purcell; Beth Fields, Infrastructure
and Development; Denise Retz, Parks and Recreation; Tony Foster, Richmond Power and
Light; and, Media.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilor Locke moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held January 18,
2022, supported by Councilor Goss. 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
• Thank you to all City Departments for their efforts during last week's snow.
REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
Minutes of the January 6 and 13, 2022 meetings were accepted as presented.
REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS, STANDING COMMITTEES,
SPECIAL COMMITTEES and/or ORGANIZATIONS
Common Council Minutes
February 7,2022
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• BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—BOARD APPOINTMENTS
Councilor Oler moved to strike, supported by Councilor Locke. Upon a vote viva
voce,the motion carried.
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
Councilor Oler moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance Nos. 2, 5, 6,7-2022 on first
reading by title only, supported by Councilor Bumbalough. Upon a vote viva voce, the
motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 2-2022 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE SUBMITTAL, ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM
THE INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH(RFD)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 2-2022 on first reading by title only.
The Finance Committee recommended approval.
Councilor Goss moved to advance Ordinance No. 2-2022 to second reading and public
hearing, supported by Councilor Bumbalough. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried
There being no comments for or against Ordinance No. 2-2022, Councilor Parker moved
for engrossment, supported by Councilor Bumbalough. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion
carried.
Councilor Goss called for the question.
Ordinance No. 2-2022 was adopted with a 7-0 roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 5-2022 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE CITY OF RICHMOND TO RECEIVE DONATIONS (Park)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 5-2022 on first reading by title only.
The Finance Committee recommended approval.
Councilor Parker moved to advance Ordinance No. 5-2022 to second reading and public
hearing, supported by Councilor Bumbalough. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried
There being no comments for or against Ordinance No. 5-2022, Councilor Goss moved for
engrossment, supported by Councilor Oler. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried.
Common Council Minutes
February 7,2022
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Councilor Goss called for the question.
Ordinance No. 5-2022 was adopted with a 7-0 roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 6-2022 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE SUBMITTAL, ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF GRANTS FROM
VARIOUS SOURCES (Park)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 6-2022 on first reading by title only.
The Finance Committee recommended approval.
Councilor Parker moved to advance Ordinance No. 6-2022 to second reading and public
hearing, supported by Councilor Bumbalough. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried
There being no comments for or against Ordinance No. 6-2022, Councilor Goss moved for
engrossment, supported by Councilor Bumbalough. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion
carried.
Councilor Parker called for the question. —"
Ordinance No. 6-2022 was adopted with a 7-0 roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 7-2022 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE SUBMITTAL, ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM
EMPLOYMENT AID READINESS NETWORK INDIANA(Park)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 7-2022 on first reading by title only.
The Finance Committee recommended approval.
Councilor Parker moved to advance Ordinance No. 7-2022 to second reading and public
hearing, supported by Councilor Bumbalough. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried
There being no comments for or against Ordinance No. 7-2022, Councilor Goss moved for
engrossment, supported by Councilor Bumbalough. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion
carried.
Councilor Parker called for the question.
Ordinance No. 7-2022 was adopted with a 7-0 roll call vote.
RP&L—Board of Directors Minutes
February 7,2022
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REPORT BY GENERAL MANAGER:
• Outlined the RPL reliability report
• Reviewed the schedule for the bid process
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
None
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business and a motion duly made,the meeting was adjourned.
Ron Oler, Chairperson
ATTEST: Karen Chasteen, IAMC,MMC
City Clerk