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HomeMy Public PortalAbout02-22-2005 PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2005 The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session Tuesday, February 22, 2005, in the Council Chambers in said City. President Bruce Wissel presided and the following business was conducted: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PRAYER BY COUNCILOR WELCH ROLL CALL Councilors present were Howard "Jack" Elstro, Etta Lundy, Bruce Wissel, Karl Sharp, Bing Welch, Larry Parker, Gil Klose and Diana Pappin. Absent was Al Glover. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilor Parker moved to approve the minutes of the meeting of Monday, February 7, 2005 with a second by Councilor Welch. The motion carried with a unanimous voice vote. REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY Minutes of the January 27 and February 3, 2005 meetings were accepted as presented. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS The following students from Richmond High School were in attendance: Travis Marshall, Shannon Franklin, Heather Stone, Aherin Law, Alyssa Clark, Deszaree Stoner, Stephanie Lamberson, Marquita Miller, Vanessa Adams, Micah Owens, Barry Manaluh, Tyray Logan, Christopher Harris, Derek Worch, Nicole Wickman, Katie Stevens, Chris Murray, Dan Adleski, Amy Hilton, Tyler Hamm, Danielle Schattel, Taylor Shake, Kristin Templeton, Jessica Tran, Ashley Nolan, Erica Kennedy, Anna Margaret Bickel, Christine Toschlog, Zac O'Maley, Adam Rice, Mickey Dunham and John Stockton. Council President Wissel announced an Executive Session has been scheduled for March 7, 2005 at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers. The purpose of this Session is to discuss possible litigation. ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING Councilor Elstro moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance Nos. 7, 10, 11 and 12-2005 on first reading by title only. ORDINANCE NO. 7-2005—A GENERAL ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 31.02 OF THE RICHMOND CODE The Clerk read Ordinance No, 7-2005 on first reading by title only. City Attorney Walt Chidester spoke to this Ordinance. Section 31.02 of the Richmond Code established certain Departments within the City Administration and Indiana Code 36-4-5-3 allows the Executive of the City of Richmond to insure efficient government of the City. In order to ensure efficient government, it is necessary to terminate the existing Department of Planning, Permits and Inspections and the Department of Community Development and Transit and in its Common Council Minutes February 22,2005 Page 2 place, to transfer the powers, duties, functions and obligations of those Departments to a new Department titled the Department of Metropolitan Development. Indiana Code 36-4-9-4 allows the Legislative Body, upon recommendation of the Executive to establish Departments deemed necessary to fulfill the needs of the community. Councilor Lundy moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 7-2005 to second 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. 7-2005 on second reading by title only. Council President Wissel declared Ordinance No. 7-2005 on second reading and public hearing. There being no comments for or against the ordinance, Councilor Elstro moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 7-2005 with a second by Councilor Welch. The motion carried with a unanimous voice vote. Councilor Welch moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 7-2005 to third and final 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. 7-2005 on third reading by title only. Ordinance No. 7-2005 was adopted with an 8-0 roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 10-2005— AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 65-2004 KNOWN AS THE 2005 SALARY ORDINANCE The Clerk read Ordinance No. 10-2005 on first reading by title only. Mayor Hutton explained that Ordinance No. 10-2005 would amend Ordinance No. 65-2004 (also known as the 2005 Salary Ordinance). The changes would reflect the changes in the Department structure and creation of the Department of Metropolitan Development. Councilor Lundy moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 10-2005 to second 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. 10-2005 on second reading by title only. Council President Wissel declared Ordinance No. 10-2005 on second reading and public hearing. There being no comments for or against the ordinance, Councilor Elstro moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 10-2005 with a second by Councilor Welch. The motion carried with a unanimous voice vote. Councilor Elstro moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 10-2005 to third and final 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. 10-2005 on third reading by title only. Ordinance No. 10-2005 was adopted with an 8-0 roll call vote. Common Council Minutes February 22,2005 Page 3 ORDINANCE NO. 11-2005—AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A NEW SCHEDULE OF RATES AND CHARGES FOR SERVICES RENDERED BY THE CITY OF RICHMOND'S MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC UTILITY, RICHMOND POWER & LIGHT The Clerk read Ordinance No. 11-2005 on first reading by title only. Richmond Power and Light General Manager Dave Osburn, reported that the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission has approved a 6.5% rate increase. Ordinance No. 11-2005 would authorize RP&L to begin billing at the increased rate in April 2005. Council President Wissel announced that Ordinance No. 11-2005 will be on second reading and public hearing on March 7, 2005. ORDINANCE NO. 12-2005—A GENERAL ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 150 OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND CODE The Clerk read Ordinance No. 12-2005 on first reading by title only. Building Commissioner Wayne Jackson reported that Ordinance No. 12-2005 would amend Chapter 150 of the City of Richmond Code. This revision would provide the City of Richmond with a Building Code that not only complies with State of Indiana Law but better ensures proper construction, alteration, use, occupancy, maintenance, demolition, moving and additions to all buildings and structures, other than fences. Councilor Welch moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 12-2005 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. 12-2005 on second reading by title only. Council President Wissel declared Ordinance No. 12-2005 on second reading and public hearing. There being no comments for or against the ordinance, Councilor Elstro moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 12-2005 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. 12-2005 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. 12-2005 on third reading by title only. Ordinance No. 12-2005 was adopted with an 8-0 roll call vote. 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