HomeMy Public PortalAbout07-18-2022 PROCEEDINGS OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND,INDIANA,
JULY 18,2022
The Common Council of the City of Richmond,Indiana met in a Regular Meeting July 18,
2022 in the Council Chambers in said City.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRAYER BY COUNCILOR OLER
Councilor Oler called the meeting to order and the following business was conducted.
ROLL CALL
Present were Councilors Doug Goss, Lucinda Wright, Bill Engle, Jeffrey Locke, Jane
Bumbalough, and Ron Oler, Absent were Councilors Cappa, Turner and Parker.
Also in attendance were Andrew Sickmann, Corporate Council; Karen Chasteen, City
Clerk; Emily Palmer, Controller; Fire Chief Jerry Purcell; Police Chief Mike Britt; Tony
Foster, Richmond Power and Light; Greg Stiens, Public Works; Traci McGinnis, Deputy
Controller; Allison Zadjel, Environmental Sustainability Council; Ian Vanness,
Infrastructure and Development; and,Media.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilor Locke moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held July 5, 2022,
supported by Councilor Bumbalough. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS,MEMORIALS OR COMPLAINTS,PETITIONS AND
INTRODUCTIONS,MOTIONS,RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 8-2022—A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INVESTMENT
OF PUBLIC FUNDS INTO CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT PURSUANT TO
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Councilor Locke moved to approve, supported by Councilor Bumbalough.
Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried.
Common Council Minutes
July 18„2022
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RESOLUTION NO. 9-2022—A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A CLIMATE ACTION
PLAN
Resolution No. 9-2022 was referred to the Plan commission for Public Hearing on July
27,2022.
RESOLUTION NO. 10-2022—RESOLUTION FOR RICHMOND POWER AND
LIGHT TO PROCEED WITH STEPS TO OPT OUT OF THE JURISDICTION OF THE
INDIANA UTILITY REGULATORY COMMISSION
Councilor Bumbalough moved to approve, supported by Councilor Goss. Upon a vote
viva voce,the motion carried.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR
• Review of community calendar
• The IDEA Summit is scheduled for August 2 at French Lick, Indiana
REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
Minutes of the June 16 and 30,2022 meetings were accepted as presented.
REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS, STANDING COMMITTEES,
SPECIAL COMMITTEES and/or ORGANIZATIONS
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
• POLICE CHIEF BRITT shared a memorandum relative to Golf Carts on City
Streets (copy in the Office of the City Clerk).Chief Britt emphasized golf carts are
illegal on Richmond city streets and an infraction will be enforced.
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING:
Councilor Goss moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance Nos. 30,31 &38-2022 on
first reading by title only, supported by Councilor Bumbalough. Upon a vote viva voce,
the motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO.30-2022-AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
2022 BUDGET(Fire)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 30-2022 on first reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 30-2022 was referred to the Finance Committee for due diligence.
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ORDINANCE NO.31-2022—AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
2022 BUDGET(Police)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 31-2022 on first reading by title only.
Councilor Bumbalough moved to advance Ordinance No. 31-2022 to second reading and
public hearing,supported by Councilor Wright. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried.
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 Locke.
Ordinance No. 31-2022 was approved with a roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO.38-2022—AN APPROPRIATITON ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE SUBMITTAL ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF GRANTS FROM THE
INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION — COMMUNITY CROSSING
ROAD FUNDING(2023 projects)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 38-2022 on first reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 38-2022 was referred to the Finance Committee for due diligence.
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
None
ORDINANCES ON THIRD READING
None
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
The new Information and Technology Director will begin August 22,2022.
Common Council Minutes
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CALL FOR ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business,on a motion duly made,seconded and passed,the meeting
was adjourned.
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ATTEST:
Karen Chasteen, IAMC, MMC
City Clerk
A recording of this meeting is on file in the Office of the City Clerk