HomeMy Public PortalAbout09-05-2023 PROCEEDINGS OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA,
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in a Regular Meeting
September 5, 2023 in the Council Chambers in said City.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRAYER BY COUNCILOR PARKER
President Cappa called the meeting to order and the following business was conducted.
ROLL CALL
Present were Councilors Doug Goss, Lucinda Wright, Bill Engle, Jeff Cappa, Jeffrey
Locke, Gary Turner, Jane Bum.balough, and Larry Parker. Absent was Ron Oler.
Also in attendance were Andrew Sickm.ann., Corporate Council; Karen Chasteen, City
Clerk; Police Chief Mike Britt; Tony Foster, General Manager of Richmond Power and.
Light; Josh Imhoff, Community Development Coordinator; Rodney Mayse, Airport
Operations Manager; Emily Palmer, Controller; Pat Smoker, Sanitary District; Valerie
Shafer, Wayne County Economic Development Director; Dave Carpenter; Ann Taylor;
Jerry Purcell; Justin Burket; Ron Itnyre; and, Media.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilor Locke moved to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held August 21,
2023, supported by Councilor Bumbalough. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS, MEMORIALS OR COMPLAINTS, PETITIONS AND
INTRODUCTIONS, MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS
None
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR
• Reminder of the Prayer Vigil in honor of Seara Burton, fallen Police Officer, on
September 8, 2023
REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
Minutes of the August 10 and 17, 2023 meetings were accepted as presented.
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REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS, STANDING COMMITTEES,
SPECIAL COMMITTEES and/or ORGANIZATIONS
None
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
Councilor Turner moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance Nos.29, 40, 41 and 42-
2023 on first reading by title only, supported by Councilor Bumbalough. Upon a vote viva
voce, the motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 29-2023 AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
2023 BUDGET (AIRPORT)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 29-2023 on first reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 29-2023 was put on the table until the September 18, 2023 meeting.
ORDINANCE NO. 40-2023 — A SPECIAL ORDINANCE CREATING CHAPTER 63
OF THE RICHMOND CITY CODE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF DESIGNATED
REFRESHMENT AREAS SUBJECT 'FO FINDINGS, REGULATIONS AND
GUIDELINES (DORA)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 40-2023 on first reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 40-2023 was referred to the Safety Committee for due diligence.
ORDINANCE NO. 41-2023 — A SPECIAL ORDINANCE DESIGNATING A DORA
NO. 1 AS "DEPOT DORA" PURSUANT TO RICHMOND CITY CODE CHAPTER 63
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 41-2023 on first reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 40-2023 was referred to the Safety Committee for due diligence.
ORDINANCE NO. 42-2023 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE SUBMITTAL, ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROMITIE WAYNE
COUNTY FOUNDATION(RSD)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 42-2023 on first reading by title only.
Councilor Parker moved to advance Ordinance No. 42-2023 to second reading and public
hearing. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried.
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Speaking in favor was Mr. Carpenter. There being no comments against, Councilor Parker
moved for engrossment, supported by Councilor Bumbalough. Upon a vote viva voce, the
motion carried.
Councilor Goss called for the question, supported by Councilor Bumbalough.
Ordinance No. 42-2023 was adopted with an 8-0 roll call vote.
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
None
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
None
CALL FOR ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, on a motion duly made, supported and passed, the meeting
was adjourned.
Jef appa, President
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A recording of this meeting is on file in the Office of the City Clerk
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