HomeMy Public PortalAbout09-19-2022 PROCEEDINGS OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND,INDIANA,
SEPTEMBER 19,2022
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 CAPPA
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;Imani Murphy,Human Resources;Pat Smoker, Sanitary District; Tracy Bosell,
Street Department; Traci McGinnis,Deputy Controller; and Media.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilor Locke moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held September 6,
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
• Police Office Seara Burton passed away September 18,2022. Our condolences
go to the family.
REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
Minutes of the August 25 and September 1, 2022 meetings were accepted as presented.
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REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS,STANDING COMMITTEES,
SPECIAL COMMITTEES and/or ORGANIZATIONS
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
• HUMAN RESOURCES — Imani Murphy will forward a written report on the
activities of this department.
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
Councilor Parker moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance Nos. 33, 34, 35, 36, 37
and 44-2022 on first reading by title only, supported by Councilor Goss. Upon a vote viva
voce,the motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 33-2022 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE FIXING THE
ANNUAL COMPENSATION OF ALL ELECTED CITY OFFICERS FOR 2023
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 33-2022 on first reading by title only.
The Finance Committee recommended approval with a vote of 2-1.
Ordinance No. 33-2022 was held and will be heard on second reading and public hearing
October 3,2022.
ORDINANCE NO.34-2022—AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO BE KNOWN
AS THE 2023 SALARY ORDINANCE(Civilian)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 34-2022 on first reading by title only.
The Finance Committee recommended approval.
Ordinance No. 34-2022 was held and will be heard on second reading and public hearing
October 3, 2022.
ORDINANCE NO.35-2022—AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ANNUAL
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS OF RICHMOND POLICE OFFICERS
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 35-2022 on first reading by title only.
The Finance Committee recommended approval.
Ordinance No. 35-2022 was held and will be heard on second reading and public hearing
October 3, 2022.
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ORDINANCE NO.36-2022—AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO BE KNOWN
AS THE SANITARY DISTRICT 2023 SALARY ORDINANCE
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 36-2022 on first reading by title only.
The Finance Committee recommended approval.
Ordinance No. 36-2022 was held and will be heard on second reading and public hearing
October 3,2022.
ORDINANCE NO.37-2022—AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ANNUAL
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS OF RICHMOND FIREFIGHTERS
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 37-2022 on first reading by title only.
The Finance Committee recommended approval.
Ordinance No. 33-2022 was held and will be heard on second reading and public hearing
October 3, 2022.
ORDINANCE NO. 44-2022—A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING
MAP FOR CERTAIN PARCELS FROM GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO
INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT(U-Haul)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 44-2022 on first reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 44-2022 was referred to the Plan Commission for public hearing on
September 28,2022.
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
ORDINANCE NO.32-2022—AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO BE KNOWN
AS THE 2023 BUDGET
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 32-2022 on second reading by title only.
President Turner declared Ordinance No. 32-2022 on public hearing. There being no
comments for or against,this Ordinance was held until October 3,2022.
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MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
None
CALL FOR ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business,on a motion duly made,supported and passed,the meeting
was adjourned.
Gary Turner, President
ATTEST:
Karen Chasteen, IAMC, MMC
City Clerk
A recording of this meeting is on file in the Office of the City Clerk