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THE CITY OF RICHMOND,INDIANA, TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2005
The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session Tuesday, January 18,
2005, in the Council Chambers in said City. President Bruce Wissel presided and the following business
was conducted:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRAYER BY COUNCILOR PARKER
ROLL CALL
Councilors present were Howard"Jack"Elstro, Etta Lundy, Bruce Wissel, Karl Sharp, Bing Welch, Larry
Parker, Al Glover, Gil Klose and Diana Pappin.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilor Lundy moved to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting and the Special Meetings of
January 4, 2005 with a second by Councilor Elstro. The motion carried with a unanimous voice vote.
COMMENTS FROM THE MAYOR
The City will receive additional grant dollars in the amounts of$345,000 for the Salisbury Road project,
$360,000 for Reid Parkway and$409,000 for the Hodgin Road expansion.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
City Controller John Kenny reported that after analyzing the City's portion of the property tax distribution
received on December 23, 2004, the City received 49.95% of the certified levy for the second half. This
brings the total received for the year to 96.97% and puts the amount of shortfall amount at $400,022.
This figure is much smaller than the dollar amounts given as estimates. After contacting the School
District and Wayne Township it is clear that everyone received near 50% of their levy for the December
settlement. As recommended by the Department of Local Government Finance, a meeting was held with
the County Auditor and attended by representatives of the School District, the City of Richmond and
Wayne County. The City and School were assured that there were no mistakes and no money would need
to be returned. All reports still indicate a shortfall of$1,375,000 and why the overall shortage was less
than that amount is not entirely clear. At this time, the Administration feels that we can manage this
shortage by monitoring current year appropriations and continued responsible budgeting.
Committee Appointments:
Councilor Sharp moved to appoint Lucinda Wright, Ricky White and Sheila Armstead to the Citizen's
Advisory Committee with a second by Councilor Welch. The motion carried with a unanimous voice
vote.
Councilor Pappin moved to appoint Richard Foore, Jimmy Grim and Diane Whitehead to the Urban
Enterprise Association Board with a second by Councilor Parker. The motion carried with a unanimous
voice vote.
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Councilor Lundy moved to appoint Eugene Roop to the Human Rights Commission with a second by
Councilor Elstro. The motion carried with a unanimous voice vote.
Councilor Welch moved to appoint Steve Stevens to the Redevelopment Commission with a second by
Councilor Parker. The motion carried with a unanimous voice vote.
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
Councilor Elstro moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6-2005 on first
reading by title only. Councilor Welch seconded. The motion carried with a unanimous voice vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 1-2005—A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP FOR A
CERTAIN PARCEL FROM M-1 TO A SPECIAL USE DISTRICT(1002 North"E" Street)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 1-2005 on first reading by title only.
City Plan Director, Bob Goodwin spoke to this issue. This ordinance is a petition to rezone the Special
Use District in an M-1 Light Manufacturing District for the owner to utilize an existing building for
warehousing.
Ordinance No. 1-2005 was referred to the City Planning Commission for a public hearing at its meeting
on January 20, 2005.
ORDINANCE NO. 2-2005—AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
SUBMITTAL, ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM THE INDIANA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 2-2005 on first reading by title only.
Community Development Director, Tony Foster, explained the Indiana Department of Natural Resources
has grant funding available through its Urban Forest Conservation Fund and the City of Richmond wishes
to submit a grant application to obtain funds that will be used to develop Phase I of a park system tree
inventory and a park system forest management plan. Ordinance No. 2-2005 would authorize Mr. Foster
to submit the grant application and accept grant funding in an amount up to Ten Thousand Dollars
($10,000). This ordinance would also authorize the City to provide funds in an amount up to 50% from
in-kind labor and local funds.
Councilor Welch moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 2-2005 to second reading and
read by title only with a second by Councilor Sharp. The motion carried with a unanimous voice vote.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 2-2005 on second reading by title only.
Council President Wissel declared Ordinance No. 2-2005 on second reading and public hearing. There
being no comments either for or against the ordinance, Councilor Elstro moved for engrossment of
Ordinance No. 2-2005 with a second by Councilor Welch. The motion carried with a unanimous voice
vote.
Councilor Lundy moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 2-2005 to third and final
reading and read by title only with a second by Councilor Elstro. The motion carried with a unanimous
voice vote.
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The Clerk read Ordinance No. 2-2005 on third reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 2-2005 was adopted with a 9-0 roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 3-2005—AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
SUBMITTAL, ACCEPANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM THE INDIANA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 3-2005 on first reading by title only.
Tony Foster spoke to this Ordinance. The Indiana Department of Transportation has grant funding
available through its Scenic Byway Program and the City of Richmond wishes to submit a grant
application to obtain funds that will be used to for trail development in the central section of Richmond's
trail located between the Cardinal Greenway and the Starr-Gennett area. A local match of twenty percent
(20%) is required that would be met through the use of pre-purchased materials from a previous grant.
Ordinance No. 3-2005 would authorize Mr. Foster to submit the grant application and accept grant
funding in an amount up to Three Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars ($320,000.00). This ordinance
would also authorize the City to provide local funds in an amount up to twenty percent(20%) through the
use of pre-purchased materials from a previous grant.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 3-2005 on second reading by title only.
Councilor Welch moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 3-2005 to second reading and
read by title only with a second by Councilor Sharp. The motion carried with a unanimous voice vote.
Council President Wissel declared Ordinance No. 3-2005 on second reading and public hearing. There
being no comments either for or against the ordinance, Councilor Elstro moved for engrossment of
Ordinance No. 3-2005 with a second by Councilor Lundy. The motion carried with a unanimous voice
vote.
Councilor Welch moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 3-2005 to third and final
reading and read by title only with a second by Councilor Pappin. The motion carried with a unanimous
voice vote.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 3-2005 on third reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 3-2005 was adopted with a 9-0 roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 4-2005-AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
SUBMITTAL, ACCEPANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM THE INDIANA
CRIMINAL JUSTICE INSTITUTE
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 4-2005 on first reading by title only.
Tony Foster reported that the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute has grant funding available through its
Victims of Crime Act Program and the City of Richmond, Indiana desires to act as a"pass through" agent
to obtain funds that will be used by the Genesis program of the YWCA. Ordinance No. 4-2005 would
authorize the Mayor of the City of Richmond to submit a grant application to the Indiana Criminal Justice
Institute and to accept grant funding in an amount up to Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000.00.).
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The City of Richmond, Indiana would commit to provide local funds in an amount up to Fifteen
Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-Five Dollars ($15,775.00), which would be provided by the United
Way and the Pro-Bono Commission as matching funds for said grant.
Councilor Welch moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 4-2005 to second reading and
read by title only with a second by Councilor Sharp. The motion carried with a unanimous voice vote.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 4-2005 on second reading by title only.
Council President Wissel declared Ordinance No. 4-2005 on second reading and public hearing. There
being no comments either for or against the ordinance, Councilor Lundy moved for engrossment of
Ordinance No. 4-2005 with a second by Councilor Elstro. The motion carried with a unanimous voice
vote.
Councilor Parker moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 4-2005 to third and final
reading and read by title only with a second by Councilor Pappin. The motion carried with a unanimous
voice vote.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 4-2005 on third reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 4-2005 was adopted with a 9-0 roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 5-2005- AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
SUBMITTAL, ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM THE INDIANA
CRIMINAL JUSTICE INSTITUTE
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 5-2005 on first reading by title only.
Tony Foster reported that the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute has grant funding available through its
STOP Violence Against Women Act and the City of Richmond, Indiana desires to act as a"pass through"
agent to obtain funds that will be used by the Genesis program of the YWCA. Ordinance No. 5-2005
would authorize the Mayor of the City of Richmond to submit a grant application to the Indiana Criminal
Justice Institute and to accept grant funding in an amount up to to Eighteen Thousand Dollars
($18,000.00). The City of Richmond, Indiana would commit to provide local funds in an amount up to
Three Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($3,600.00), which will be provided by the United Way as
matching funds.
Councilor Welch moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 5-2005 to second reading and
read by title only with a second by Councilor Sharp. The motion carried with a unanimous voice vote.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 5-2005 on second reading by title only.
Council President Wissel declared Ordinance No. 5-2005 on second reading and public hearing. There
being no comments either for or against the ordinance, Councilor Parker moved for engrossment of
Ordinance No. 5-2005 with a second by Councilor Pappin. The motion carried with a unanimous voice
vote.
Councilor Lundy moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 5-2005 to third and final
reading and read by title only with a second by Councilor Elstro. The motion carried with a unanimous
voice vote.
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The Clerk read Ordinance No. 5-2005 on third reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 5-2005 was adopted with a 9-0 roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 6-1005-AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
SUBMITTAL, ACCEPANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM THE INDIANA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 6-2005 on first reading by title only.
Tony Foster reported the Indiana Department of Transportation has grant funding available through its
Transportation Enhancement (TE) Program and the City of Richmond, Indiana desires to act as a "pass
through" agent to obtain funds that will be used by the Urban Enterprise Association to perform exterior
renovation on the Pennsylvania Railroad Depot located on North E Street. A local match of One Hundred
Twenty Thousand Dollars ($120,000.00) is required. Ordinance No. 6-2005 would authorize the Mayor
of the City of Richmond to submit a grant application to the Indiana Department of Transportation and to
accept grant funding in an amount up to Four Hundred Eighty Thousand Dollars ($480,000.00). The City
of Richmond, Indiana would commit to provide local funds in an amount up to One Hundred Twenty
Thousand Dollars ($120,000.00).
Councilor Welch moved to amend paragraph 3 to read the Urban Enterprise Association agrees to
provide local funds in an amount up to One Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars ($120,000) in lieu of the
City of Richmond. Councilor Glover seconded. The motion carried with a unanimous voice vote.
Councilor Elstro moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 6-2005 to second reading and
read by title only with a second by Councilor Lundy. The motion carried with a unanimous voice vote.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 6-2005 on second reading by title only.
Council President Wissel declared Ordinance No. 6-2005 on second reading and public hearing. Mr.
Foster stated the Indiana Historic Landmarks Foundation and the National Road Association have
encouraged the pursuit of this grant. There being no further comments, Councilor Parker moved for
engrossment of Ordinance No. 6-2005 with a second by Councilor Pappin. The motion carried with a
unanimous voice vote.
Councilor Lundy moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 6-2005 to third and final
reading and read by title only with a second by Councilor Elstro. The motion carried with a unanimous
voice vote.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 6-2005 on third reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 6-2005 was defeated with a 5-4 roll call vote. (Nay votes were Councilors Sharp, Welch,
Parker, Pappin and Wissel)
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING-None
ORDINANCES ON THIRD READING-None
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CALL FOR ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
S/S Bruce Wissel
Bruce Wissel, President
ATTEST: S/S Karen Chasteen
Karen Chasteen, Clerk