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THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, MONDAY, APRIL 18, 2005
The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session Monday, April 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 KLOSE
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.
Also present were members of the Centerville High School Government Class: Chris Rohe,
Terra Paul, Brad Smoker, Powell Baumer, Mathew Rowe, Aubrey Maze, Tess Hardy, Ann
Hamilton and Sean Robinson. Nick Williams of Boy Scout Troop No. 214 was also in
attendance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilor Parker moved to approve the minutes of the meeting of Monday, with a second by
Councilor Sharp. The motion carried with a unanimous voice vote.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR
The City has received a check from FEMA for $57,000 ± for overtime during the December
2004 snowfall.
The first week of Neighborhood Clean-Up was in the South end of Richmond on April 16. Sixty-
six tons of trash was picked up that day. The City crews are cleaning up loose ends on April 18
and 19. This effort will continue the next seven weeks.
An itinerary for the Master Plan meetings was given to each Councilor.
The Department of Permits and Inspections has found 101 parking lots which are not paved
properly within the City limits. Notices will be mailed to the owners of these properties.
REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
The Minutes of the March 24 and 31 meetings were accepted as presented.
REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES
Street Tree Commission: Councilor Pappin announced that Pam Lotz, Department of Natural
Resources was present on April 16 and presented the Commission with the Street Tree Award
which the City of Richmond has received for 14 years. The Tree Line Award was also
presented to the City.
Common Council Minutes
April 18,2005
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MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Council President Wissel thanked the members of Council who helped with the Northwest 5th
Street clean up last weekend. This was part of the Adopt-A-Street program.
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
Councilor Elstro moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance Nos. 24, 25, 26, 27 and 29-
2005 on first reading by title only and to read Ordinance No. 28-2005 in its entirety. There was
a second by Councilor Sharp. The motion carried with a unanimous voice vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 24-2005—A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP FOR A
CERTAIN PARCEL FROM R-3 TO A SPECIAL USE DISTRICT
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 24-2005 on first reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 24-2005 is a petition to rezone to the Special Use District in an R-3 One to Eight
Family Residents would change the zoning of property commonly known as 2000 East Main
Street, from R-3 Zoning to a Special Use District in order to allow the owner to run a
professional office from this location, namely to provide legal services.
Ordinance No. 24-2005 was referred to the Plan Commission for public hearing at its meeting
on April 28, 2005.
ORDINANCE NO. 25-2005 -A SPECIAL ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR A PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTH OF HIDDEN VALLEY DRIVE AND
SOUTHWEST 15TH STREET TO BE USED FOR RESIDENTIAL PURPOSES
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 25-2005 on first reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 25-2005 is a petition to rezone to a Residential P.U.D. District, the properties
owned by Ed Nicholson between Test Road and Southwest 15th Street which is currently a
combination of R-2 One Family Residence District and 0-1 Greenbelt. The overlay zoning
would allow the owner to develop 72 residential units while preserving the significant natural and
historic resources of the site.
Ordinance No. 25-2005 was referred to the Plan Commission for public hearing at its meeting
on April 28, 2005.
ORDINANCE NO. 26-2005—A SPECIAL ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR A PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT TO BE USED FOR RESIDENTIAL PURPOSES
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 26-2005 on first reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 26-2005 is a petition to rezone to a Residential P.U.D. District the properties at
2501, 2505 and 2515 East Main Street in an R-3 One to Eight Family Residence District. The
overlay zoning would allow the owner to develop 12 residential units and 1 medical office
facility.
Common Council Minutes
April 18,2005
Page 3
Ordinance No. 26-2005 was referred to the Plan Commission for public hearing at its meeting
on April 28, 2005.
ORDINANCE NO. 27-2005—AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2005
BUDGET
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 27-2005 on first reading by title only.
Under Indiana Code 6-1.1-18-6, Ordinance No. 27-2005 is a request to amend the 2005 Local
Road and Street budget by deleting $80,000 from Hot/Cold Mix (Account No. 210.
18.180.180.000.2363) and adding $80,000 to Street Improvements (Account No.
210.18.180.180.000.4331).
Councilor Welch moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 27-2005 to second
reading and read by title only with a second by Councilor Lundy. The motion carried with a
unanimous voice vote.
Council President Wissel declared Ordinance No. 27-2005 on second reading and public
hearing. There being no comments for or against the ordinance, Councilor Elstro moved for
engrossment of Ordinance No. 27-2005 with a second by Councilor Sharp. The motion carried
with a unanimous voice vote.
Councilor Lundy moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 27-2005 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. 27-2005 on third reading by title only.
ORDINANCE NO. 28, 2005—A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF
RICHMOND TO RECEIVE A DONATION
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 28-2005 on first reading.
A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF RICHMOND TO RECEIVE A
DONATION
WHEREAS, the City of Richmond, Indiana, has the option of accepting or rejecting donations
for a specific purpose; and
WHEREAS, the acceptance of a donation for a specific purpose constitutes the appropriation
of such property for the intended purpose.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana,
that the following shall be accepted and gratefully acknowledged by the citizens of Richmond:
The donation of funds to the Richmond Municipal Airport for a one day air show to be held in
conjunction with the July 4, 2005, City fireworks event.
Common Council Minutes
April 18,2005
Page 4
Councilor Welch moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 28-2005 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. 28-2005 on second reading and public
hearing. There being no comments for or against the ordinance, Councilor Lundy moved for
engrossment of Ordinance No. 28-2005 with a second by Councilor Sharp. The motion carried
with a unanimous voice vote.
Councilor Elstro moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 28-2005 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. 28-2005 on third reading by title only.
ORDINANCE NO. 29-2005—AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS IN CERTAIN FUNDS
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 29-2005 on first reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 29-2005 is a request to amend the 2005 Budget and appropriate an additional
$4,000 to the Haz-Mat Funds.
Councilor Lundy moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 29-2005 to second
reading and read by title only with a second by Councilor Elstro. The motion carried with a
unanimous voice vote.
Council President Wissel declared Ordinance No. 29-2005 on second reading and public
hearing. There being no comments for or against the ordinance, Councilor Elstro moved for
engrossment of Ordinance No. 29-2005 with a second by Councilor Parker. The motion carried
with a unanimous voice vote.
Councilor Lundy moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 29-2005 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. 29-2005 on third reading by title only.
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