HomeMy Public PortalAbout05-15-2023 PROCEEDINGS OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA,
MAY 15, 2023
The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in a Regular Meeting May 15,
2023 in the Council Chambers in said City.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRAYER BY COUNCILOR. WRIGHT
President Cappa called the meeting to order and the following business was conducted.
ROLL CALL
Present were Councilors Lucinda Wright, Bill Engle, .Jeff Cappa, Jeffrey Locke, Gary
Turner, Jane Bumbalough, Ron Oler and Larry Parker. Absent was Doug Goss.
Also in attendance were Andrew Siekmann, Corporate Council; Karen Chasteen, City
Clerk; Torn Glen; Police Chief Mike Britt; Nick Wilson; Jerry Purcell; Dave Carpenter;
Emily Palmer, Controller; Fire Chief Tim Brown and Joe Buckler, Fire Department; and,
Media.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilor Locke moved to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held May 1,
2023, supported by Councilor Wright. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS, MEMORIALS OR COMPLAINTS, PETITIONS ANI)
INTRODUCTIONS, MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS
Mr. Glen spoke of the trees lining Fort Wayne Avenue. When the Bike Path is
constructed, he asked that it be built to accommodate the trees. The trees add to the
beauty of that area.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR -None
REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS ANI) SAFETY
Minutes of the April 20 and 27, 2023 meetings were accepted as presented.
REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS, STANDING COMMITTEES,
SPECIAL COMMITTEES and/or ORGANIZATIONS - None
Common Council Minutes
May 15, 2023
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ORDINANCES ON 'FIRST READING-None
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
ORDINANCE NO. 23-2023 —AN APPROPRIATION ORDNANCE AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 34-2023 KNOWN AS THE 2023 SALARY ORDNANCE RFD
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 23-2023 on second reading by title only.
Speaking in favor was Jerry Purcell. There being no comments against, Councilor Turner
moved for engrossment, supported by Councilor Bumbalough. Upon a vote viva voce,
the motion carried.
Councilor Parker called for the question, supported by Councilor Bumbalough.
Ordinance No. 23-2023 was adopted with an 8-0 roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 24-2023—AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
2023 BUDGET (RED)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 24-2023 on second reading by title only.
The Finance Committee recommended approval.
Speaking in favor was David Carpenter. There being no comments against, Councilor
Parker moved for engrossment, supported by Councilor Bumbalough. Upon a vote viva
voce, the motion carried.
Councilor Parker called for the question, supported by Councilor Turner.
Ordinance No, 24-2023 was adopted with an 8-0 roll call vote.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Mr. Carpenter read a statement which reflected his frustration of not being able to ask
questions at a Council meeting. Regardless of public opinion, he feels Council votes
"for" an ordinance even if it is opposed by the public.
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Common Council Minutes
May 15, 2023.
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CALL FOR ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, on a motion duly made, supported and passed, the meeting
was adjourned.
Jeff Cappa, President
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Karen Chasteen, TAMC, MMC
City Clerk
A recording of this meeting is on file in the Office of the City Clerk
5/19/2023 10:16 AM