HomeMy Public PortalAbout04-17-2023 PROCEEDINGS OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA,
APRIL 17, 2023
The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in a Regular Meeting April
17, 2023 in the Council Chambers in said City.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRAYER BY COUNCILOR
Vice President Turner called the meeting to order and the .following business was
conducted.
ROLL CALL
Present were Councilors Doug Goss, Lucinda Wright, Bill Engle, Jeffrey Locke, Gary.
Turner, Jane Bumbalough, Ron Oler and Larry Parker. Absent was Jeff Cappa.
Also in attendance were Andrew Sickmann, Corporate Council; Karen Chasteen, City
Clerk; Randy Koons; Emily Palmer and Tracy McGinnis, Office of the City Controller;
Dustin Purvis, City Planner; Dave Carpenter; Valerie Shafer, Economic Development
Corporation of Wayne County; Beth Fields, Planning and Zoning; Fire Chief Tim Brown;
Police Chief Mike Britt; David Christy, Police Department; and, Media.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilor Locke moved to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held April 3,
2023, supported by Councilor Bumbalough. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS, MEMORIALS OR COMPLAINTS, PETITIONS AND
INTRODUCTIONS, MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 3 — A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A HEAT MANAGEMENT
P LAN
Resolution No. 3 was tabled until the May 1, 2023 meeting.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR
REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
Minutes of It e March 23, 2023 meeting was accepted as presented.
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REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS, STANDING COMMITTEES,
SPECIAL COMMITTEES and/or ORGANIZATIONS
None
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT RE ALLOCATION OF mrDwEsT INDUSTRIAL
PARK INTERCEPTOR PROJECTS COST
The Finance Committee recommended approval.
Councilor()ler moved to approve, supported by Councilor Locke. Upon a vote viva voce,
the motion carried.
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
Councilor Oiler moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance No. 22-2023 on first
reading by title only, supported by Councilor Parker. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion
carried.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 22-2023 on first reading by title only.
ORDINANCE NO. 22-2023 — A GENERAL ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER
1.54: UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE
Ordinance No. 22-2023 was referred to the Plan Commission fr their May 24 meeting.
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
ORDINANCE NO. 6-2023 — A GENERAL ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION
158.12 (ENFORCEMENT, PENALTIES AND JUDICIAL REVIEW) OF CEIAPTER 158
(HISTORIC DISTRICTS) OF THE RICLIMOND CITY CODE
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 6-2023 on second reading by title only.
The Ffistoric Preservation Commission recommended approval.
Vice President Turner declared Ordinance No. 6-2023 on Public Hearing. Speaking in
favor was Dave Carpenter. There being no comments against, Councilor.Parker moved for
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engrossment, supported by Councilor Bumbalough. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion
carried.
Councilor Oler called for the question, supported by Councilor Bumbalough. Upon a vote
viva voce, the motion carried.
Ordinance No. 6-2023 was adopted with an 8-0 roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 1.9-2023 A SPECIAL ORDINANCE REPLACING AND
AMENDING MINIMUM CRITERIA AND AL II DEDUCTION
SCHEDULES FOR PROPERTY OWNERS REQUESTING DE,DUCTIONS FROM
ASSESSED VA1.._,L1E OF QUALIFIED PROPERTY WI THIN AN ECONOMIC
REVITALIZATION AREA
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 19-2023 on second reading by title only.
Councilor Gs moved to amend to read as follows:
AVERAGE WAGE: (20 points possible). Utilizing the average wage ofalljiill-lime positions for this
project and using the current stale minimum wage as a benchmark, how does the average wage of this
project compare to the current minimum wage? Use Lag the applicable scenario with the highest point
value.
Note:Minimum starting wage for new and retained jobs must be a minimum of$18/hr.
POINTS
Minimum starting wage.for new and retained jobs-$18/hr 5
2.5 times cis-rent minimum wage$18.13 -$21.74 10
3 times current minimum wage$21.75 -$28.99 15
4 times current minimum wage(or higher)$291 20
Supported by Councilor Engle. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried.
Councilor Goss moved to amend to read as follows:
EMPLOYER-SPONSORED HEALTH AND WELLNESS BENEFITS/WORKPLACE WELLNESS:
/0 points possible). Will the company provide employer-sponsored health and wellness benefits at this
location?
POINTS
I..,ocation WILL provide employer-sponsored health and
5
wellness benefits at.this location
Company WI.LI....provide employer-sponsored health and
wellness 'benefits and promote workplace wellness through 10
employee participation in exercise and healthy living
programs
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Vice President Turner declared Ordinance No. 19-2023 on Public Hearing. Speaking in
favor were Valerie Shafer, Wayne County Economic Development Commission and Dave
Carpenter. There being no comments against, Councilor Goss moved for engrossment,
supported by Councilor Wright. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried.
Councilor Locke called for the question, supported by Councilor Humbalough.
Ordinance No. 19-2023 was adopted with an 8-0 roll call vote.
CALL FOR ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business,on a motion duly made, supported and passed,the meeting
was adjourned.
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Karen Chasteen, IAMC, MMC
City Clerk
A recording of this meeting is on file in the Office of the City Clerk
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