HomeMy Public PortalAbout10-03-2022 PROCEEDINGS OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA,
OCTOBER 3,2022
The Common Council of the City of Richmond,Indiana met in a Regular Meeting October
3, 2022 in the Council Chambers in said City.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRAYER BY COUNCILOR BUMBALOUGH
Vice President Cappa called the meeting to order and the following business was
conducted.
ROLL CALL
Present were Councilors Doug Goss, Lucinda Wright, Bill Engle, Jeff Cappa, Jane
Bumbalough, Ron Oler and Larry Parker. Absent were Councilors Jeffrey Locke and Gary
Turner.
Also in attendance were Andrew Sickmann, Corporate Council; Karen Chasteen, City
Clerk; Emily Palmer, Controller; Fire Chief Jerry Purcell;Doug Gardner,Fire Prevention;
Beth Fields, Community Strategist; Imani Murphy, Human Resources; Pat Smoker,
Sanitary District; Tracy Bosell, Street Department; Traci McGinnis, Deputy Controller;
Sharry Hemingway, Payroll; and,Media.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilor Parker moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held September
19, 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
• Thank you for all the contributions for fallen Police Officer Seara Burton.
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REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
Minutes of the September 8 and 15, 2022 meetings were accepted as presented.
REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS, STANDING COMMITTEES,
SPECIAL COMMITTEES and/or ORGANIZATIONS
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
None
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
Councilor Parker moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance No.45-2022 on first
reading by title only, supported by Councilor Bumbalough. Upon a vote viva voce, the
motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 45-2022 — A GENERAL ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION
92.03 (DUTIES OF FIRE PREVENTION OF CHAPTER 92 OF THE RICHMOND CITY
CODE)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 45-2022 on first reading by title only.
Councilor Goss moved to advance Ordinance No. 45-2022 to second reading and public
hearing, supported by Councilor Bumbalough. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried.
Vice President Cappa declared Ordinance No. 45-2022 on public hearing. There being no
comments for or against, Councilor Goss moved to engross, supported by Councilor Engle.
Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried.
Councilor Goss called for the question, supported by Councilor Parker.
Ordinance No. 45-2022 was adopted with a 7-0 roll call vote.•
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.
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Vice President Cappa declared Ordinance No. 32-2022 on public hearing. There being no
comments for or against, Councilor Oler moved to engross,supported by Councilor Parker.
Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried.
Councilor Goss called for the questions, supported by Councilor Engle.
Councilors Parker, Oler and Cappa stated they are not pleased with the budget, but, due to
adverse consequences, will vote in favor.
Ordinance No. 32-2022 was adopted with a 7-0 roll call vote.
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 second reading by title only.
Vice President Cappa declared Ordinance No. 33-2022 on public hearing. There being no
comments for or against, Councilor Goss moved to engross, supported by Councilor
Bumbalough. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried.
Councilor Parker called for the questions, supported by Councilor Oler.
Ordinance No. 33-2022 was adopted with a 6-1 roll call vote. Dissenting was Councilor
Cappa.
ORDINANCE NO. 34-2022—AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO BE KNOWN
AS THE 2023 SALARY ORDINANCE (Civilian)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 34-2022 on second reading by title only.
Vice President Cappa declared Ordinance No. 34-2022 on public hearing. There being no
comments for or against, Councilor Parker moved to engross, supported by Councilor
Bumbalough. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried.
Councilor Goss called for the questions, supported by Councilor Bumbalough.
Ordinance No. 34-2022 was adopted with a 7-0 roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 35-2022—AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ANNUAL
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS OF RICHMOND POLICE OFFICERS
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 35-2022 on second reading by title only.
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Vice President Cappa declared Ordinance No. 35-2022 on public hearing. There being no
comments for or against, Councilor Parker moved to engross, supported by Councilor
Bumbalough. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried.
Councilor Goss called for the questions, supported by Councilor Oler.
Ordinance No. 35-2022 was adopted with a 7-0 roll call vote.
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 second reading by title only.
Vice President Cappa declared Ordinance No. 36-2022 on public hearing. There being no
comments for or against, Councilor Goss moved to engross, supported by Councilor
Bumbalough. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried.
Councilor Goss called for the questions, supported by Councilor Parker.
Ordinance No. 36-2022 was adopted with a 7-0 roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 37-2022—AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ANNUAL
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS OF RICHMOND FIREFIGHTERS
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 37-2022 on second reading by title only.
Vice President Cappa declared Ordinance No. 37-2022 on public hearing. There being no
comments for or against, Councilor Goss moved to engross, supported by Councilor
Parker. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried.
Councilor Goss called for the questions, supported by Councilor Engle.
Ordinance No. 37-2022 was adopted with a 7-0 roll call vote.
(Union negotiations are still ongoing)
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
None
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CALL FOR ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business,on a motion duly made, supported and passed,the meeting
was adjourned.
ry T rner, President
ATTEST:4,
Karen Chasteen, IAMC, MMC
City Clerk
A recording of this meeting is on file in the Office of the City Clerk