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THE CITY OF RICHMOND,INDIANA,MONDAY,APRIL 19, 2004
The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session Monday, April 19, 2004,
in the Council Chambers in said City. President Larry Parker presided and the following business was
conducted:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRAYER BY COUNCILOR WISSEL
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 April 5, 2004 meeting with a second by Councilor
Elstro. The motion passed with a unanimous voice vote.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR
Mayor Hutton expressed her thanks to the volunteers who took part in several community projects on
Saturday, April 17. There was street-tree trimming from North to South "A" Streets and over 72 tons of
trash and 500 tires were picked up in the south end of Richmond. This clean up activity will continue for
the next seven weekends. All help will be appreciated.
Richmond has received another $29,000 from the Commerce Department to be used for the turn lane on
Salisbury Road. Tony Foster submitted this request.
REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
The minutes of the March 25 and April 1 meetings of the Board of Public Works and Safety were
included in the Council packets.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Centerville High School student, Krystal Kelley, was present and representing Mr. Stevens' Government
class.
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
ORDINANCE NO. 24-2004—AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
SUBMITTAL, ACCEPTANCE, AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM THE FEDERAL
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT
PROGRAM
Councilor Elstro moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance No. 24-2004 by title only with a second
by Councilor Welch. The motion passed with a unanimous voice vote.
Common Council Minutes
April 19,2004
Page 2
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 24-2004 by title only.
Tony Foster, Director of Community Development, explained that the Fire Department is requesting
$283,825 from the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. The funding will be used to purchase new
self-contained breathing apparatus and related. The match for this grant is ten percent (10%) of the
overall project cost which equals $31,536. Due to the timing of this grant request, this amount will be
included in the 2005 budget.
Councilor Wissel moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 24-2004 to second reading and
read by title only. There was a second by Councilor Welch. The motion passed with a unanimous voice
vote.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 24-2004 by title only.
Fire Chief Mike Crawley reported the current equipment is outdated and does not meet OSHA standards.
Councilor Elstro moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 24-2004 with a second by Councilor Welch.
The motion passed with a unanimous voice vote.
Councilor Lundy moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 24-2004 to third reading and
read by title only. There was a second by Councilor Elstro.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 24-2004 by title only.
Ordinance No. 24-2004 was approved with a 9-0 roll call vote.
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
ORDINANCE NO. 22-2004—A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF A
STATEMENT OF BENEFITS FOR A PROPERTY OWNER APPLYING FOR DEDUCTIONS
UNDER I.C. 6-1.1-12.1
Councilor Wissel reported that this request is a tax abatement request for equipment at Holland Colours
America, Inc. The request is for ten years. Five new jobs are anticipated and 78 jobs retained. The
equipment has a life expectancy exceeding ten years and has an estimated value of$935.000. The Tax
Abatement Committee recommends approval of this request.
There was discussion outlining the compliance procedures for tax abatements and it was stressed that they
are monitored closely.
Councilor Elstro moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 22-2004 with a second by Councilor Welch.
The motion passed with a unanimous voice vote.
Councilor Welch moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 22-2004 to third reading and
read by title only. There was a second by Councilor Sharp. The motion passed with a unanimous voice
vote.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 22-2004 by title only.
Ordinance No. 22-2004 was approved with a 9-0 roll call vote.
Common Council Minutes
April 19,2004
Page 3
ORDINANCE NO. 23-2004—A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF A
STATEMENT OF BENEFITS FOR A PROPERTY OWNER APPLYING FOR DEDUCTIONS
UNDER I.C. 6-1.1-12.1
Councilor Wissel reported that this request is for a tax abatement for Holland Colours Americas, Inc.
This abatement is for real property. HCA will be constructing a new 42,500 square foot building adjacent
to their current location. This building is to house the equipment abated in Ordinance No. 22-2004. The
estimated value of the property is $1,700,000. This abatement request is for ten years and the Tax
Abatement Committee recommends approval.
Councilor Elstro moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 23-2004 with a second by Councilor Lundy.
The motion passed with a unanimous voice vote.
Councilor Welch moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 23-2004 to third reading and
read by title only. There was a second by Councilor Pappin.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 23-2004 by title only.
Ordinance No. 23-2004 was approved with a 9-0 roll call vote.
CALL FOR ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, there was a motion for adjournment by Councilor Welch with a second
by Councilor Wissel. The motion passed with a unanimous voice vote.
S/S Larry Parker
Larry Parker,President
ATTEST: S/S Karen Chasteen
Karen Chasteen, Clerk