HomeMy Public PortalAbout11-06-2023 PROCEEDINGS OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA,
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in a Regular Meeting
November 6,2023 in the Council Chambers in said City.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRAYER BY COUNCILOR CAPPA
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 Bumbalough, Ron Oler and Larry Parker.
Also in attendance were Andrew Sickmann, Corporate Council; Karen Chasteen, City
Clerk; Police Chief Mike Britt; Traci McGinnis, Deputy Controller; Emily Palmer,
Controller; Audrey Shake, Grants Administrator; Anne Taylor; Claudia Ellis; Fire Chief
Tim Brown; Tony Foster, General Manager, Richmond Power and Light; and, Media.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilor Locke moved to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held October 16,
2023, supported by Councilor Wright. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS, MEMORIALS OR COMPLAINTS, PETITIONS AND
INTRODUCTIONS, MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS
None
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR
• Leaf ""'ick Up is in process - a map is on the City website
• The Veterans' Day parade will begin at 9 am with a service at the Veterans' Park
at 11 am
REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
Minutes of the meetings of October 5 and 19, 2023 were accepted as presented.
Common Council Minutes
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REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS, STANDING COMMITTEES,
SPECIAL COMMITTEES and/or ORGANIZATIONS - None
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
Councilor Oler moved to read Ordinance Nos. 46 and 47-2023 on first reading by title only,
supported by Councilor Bumbalough. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 46-2023 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE SUBMITTAL, ACCEPTANCE, AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM
THE INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 46-2023 on first reading by title only.
The Finance Committee recommended approval.
Councilor Oler moved to advance Ordinance No. 46-2023 to second reading and public
hearing, supported by Councilor Parker. President Cappa declared Ordinance No. 46-2023
on public hearing. There being no comments for or against, Councilor Goss moved for
engrossment, supported by Councilor Bumbalough. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion
carried.
Councilor GcNs called for the question, supported by Councilor Bumbalough.
Ordinance No. 46-2023 was adopted with a 9-0 roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 47-2023 AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 34-2023 KNOWN AS THE 2023 (CIVILIAN) SALARY
ORDINANCE
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 47-2023 on first reading by title only.
The Finance Committee recommended approval.
Councilor Oler moved to advance Ordinance No. 47-2023 to second reading and public
hearing, supported by Councilor Bumbalough. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried.
President Cappa declared Ordinance No. 47-2023 on Public Hearing. Speaking in favor
was Chief Britt. Councilor Goss moved for engrossment, supported by Councilor
Bumbalough. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried.
Councilor Parker called for the question, supported by Councilor Bumbalough.
Ordinance No. 47-2023 was adopted with a 9-0 roll call vote.
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ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
ORDINANCE NO. 45-2023 - AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING
THE 2023 BUDGET (HELP)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 45-2023 on second reading by title only.
The Finance Committee recommended approval.
President Cappa declared Ordinance No. 45-2023 on Public Hearing. There being no
comments for or against, Councilor Goss 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. 45-2023 was adopted with a 9-0 roll call vote.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
None
CALL FOR ADJOURNMENT
There being ric further business, on a motion duly made, supported and passed, the meeting
was adjourned.
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ATTEST: L_
Karen Chasteen, IAMC, MMC
City Clerk
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