HomeMy Public PortalAbout09-06-2022 PROCEEDINGS OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA,
SEPTEMBER 6,2022
The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in a Regular Meeting
September 6, 2022 in the Council Chambers in said City.
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, 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, Community
Strategist; Matt Evans; Grayson Hart, Geographic Information System; Pat Smoker,
Sanitary District; Tony Foster, Richmond Power and Light; Sherri Hemingway, Payroll;
Ian Vanness, Infrastructure and Development; and, Media.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilor Locke moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held August 15,
2022, supported by Councilor Bumbalough. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS, MEMORIALS OR COMPLAINTS, PETITIONS AND
INTRODUCTIONS, MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 9-2022—A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A CLIMATE ACTION
PLAN
Councilor Locke moved for approval, supported by Councilor Goss. Upon a roll call
vote, the motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 11-2022 -A RESOLUTION APPOINTING CITY'S
APPOINTMENT TO FACT FINDING PANEL (RFD)
Councilor Parker moved for approval, supported by Councilor Bumbalough. Upon a roll
call vote, the motion carried.
Common Council Minutes
September 6, 2022
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COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR
Thank you to our entire community for their support of the family and community of
Seara Burton.
REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
Minutes of the August 4, 11 and 18, 2022 meetings were accepted as presented.
REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS, STANDING COMMITTEES,
SPECIAL COMMITTEES and/or ORGANIZATIONS
None
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
Councilor Oler moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance No. 32-2022 on first
reading by title only, supported by Councilor Bumbalough. Upon a vote viva voce, the
motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 32-2022 —AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO BE KNOWN
AS THE 2023 BUDGET
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 32-2022 on first reading by title only.
Ordinance No, 32-2022 was referred to the Finance Committee for review.
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
ORDINANCE NO. 40-2022—AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 40-2021 KNOWN AS THE 2022 SALARY ORDINANCE(Fire and
Transportation)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 40-2022 on second reading by title only.
President Turner declared Ordinance No. 40-2022 on public hearing. There being no
comments for or against, Councilor Parker moved to approve, supported by Councilor
Bumbalough.
Councilor Locke moved to engross, supported by Councilor Bumbalough. Upon a vote
viva voce,the motion carried.
Common Council Minutes
September 6, 2022
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Councilor Locke called for the question, supported by Councilor Bumbalough. Upon a
roll call vote, Ordinance No. 40-2022 was adopted 9-0.
ORDINANCE NO. 41-2022 -A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING
MAP FOR CERTAIN PARCELS FROM HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO
INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 41-2022 on second reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 40-2022 was withdrawn by the petitioner.
ORDINANCE NO. 43-2022—AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE SUBMITTAL, ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM
THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Safe Streets and
Roads)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 43-2022 on second reading by title only.
President Turner declared Ordinance No. 43-2022 on public hearing. There being no
comments for or against, Councilor Parker moved to approve, supported by Councilor
Bumbalough.
Councilor Locke moved to engross, supported by Councilor Bumbalough. Upon a vote
viva voce, the motion carried.
Councilor Locke called for the question, supported by Councilor Bumbalough. Upon a
roll call vote, Ordinance No. 43-2022 was adopted 9-0.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS -None
CALL FOR ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, on a motion duly made, seconded and passed,the meeting
was adjourned.
Gary urner, President
ATTES
Karen Chasteen, IAMC, MMC
City Clerk
A recording of this meeting is on file in the Office of the City Clerk