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THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA,
MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 2006
The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session Monday, August 21, 2006,
in the Council Chambers in said City. President Sharp 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, At Glover, Gil Klose and Diana Pappin.
Richmond High School Government student, Whitney McFall was also in attendance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilor Parker moved to approve the minutes of the meeting of August 7, 2006, with a second by
Councilor Welch. The motion carried with a unanimous voice vote.
PRESENTATIONS, MEMORIALS OR REMONSTRANCES, PETITIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS,
MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS
• Len Clark presented the plans for implementation of the Comprehensive Plan.
• RESOLUTION NO. 13 -2006 — A RESOLUTION WAIVING THE NONCOMPLIANCE WITH I.C.
1.1- 12.1 -3(a) ALLOWING A LATE FILED STATEMENT OF BENEFITS FORM FOR A TAX
ABATEMENT FOR ENVIROTECH EXTRUSION, INC.
This Resolution would allow Envirotech Extrusion, Inc. to file a late Statement of Benefits Form
for a tax abatement (Ordinance No. 49- 2006). This late filing is due to a change in ownership of
the business requesting the abatement. Councilor Welch moved to adopt Resolution No. 13-
2006 with a second by Councilor Parker. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
• RESOLUTION NO. 14 -2006 — This Resolution was presented by Mayor Hutton to honor the late
Betty Cecere. Ms. Cecere was not only known for her 22 years of service to the Housing
Authority, but for her smile. She will be greatly missed. Councilor Lundy moved to adopt
Resolution No. 14 -2006 with a second by Councilor Elstro. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion
passed.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR
• Mayor Hutton applauded the efforts of Bev and Dave Nixon, Chairpersons for the Bicentennial
celebration. The final parade was Sunday, August 20. It has been eighteen months of activities
— all of which we can all be proud.
GARY MATHEWS, 417 Southwest 4th Street, spoke to Council about the problems he and his
neighbors have endured for the past ten years. Due to a faulty sewer system, his home has been
flooded seven times in the past ten years. This is not just storm water, but sanitary sewage.
There is a major problem with the odor, mold and rodents. After twice receiving relief from the
City's insurance, the company is now claiming the problems are caused by an act of God and will
not pay. Mr. Mathews asked for help from City in resolving this problem.
Bob Tyler, Director of the Richmond Sanitary District, reported the District is currently initiating a
plan to remedy the problems experienced in the SW 0' Street area. A forced main sewer will be
constructed from this area to Test Road with a backup generator at the lift station on the
northeast corner of the Eadham sports area. This project will be completed by February 2007.
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August 21, 2006
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REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
Minutes of the July 27 & August 3, 2006 meeting was accepted as presented.
REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS
Police Chief Wolski reported on August 21 there was a major drug raid. There were 75 warrants and all
arrested were dealers.
REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES
None
REPORTS FROM SPECIAL COMMITTEES
None
REPORTS FROM ORGANIZATIONS
None
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Fire Marshall, Bobby Farris, presented Patches to Council. Patches is a remote controlled fire truck and
Dalmation Dog which will be used for fire safety training. Patches was purchased with a grant from
Homeland Security.
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
Councilor Elstro moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance Nos. 73, 74 & 76 -2006 on first reading
by title only with a second by Councilor Lundy. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
ORDINANCE NO. 73 -2006 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL,
ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM REID MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 73 -2006 on first reading by title only.
This Ordinance would authorize the City of Richmond Police Department to submit a grant application to
Reid Hospital and Health Care Services and to accept grant funding in an amount up to Six Thousand
Five Hundred Dollars ($6,500). If awarded, the funds shall be appropriated to purchase a computer,
projector and Power Point Program, easels and other necessary equipment for presentations and design
and to purchase promotional items, brochures and pamphlets for the Richmond Police Department.
Councilor Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 73 -2006 to second reading and to suspend the rules
and read by title only with a second by Councilor Pappin. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 73 -2006 on second reading by title only.
Council President Sharp declared Ordinance No. 73 -2006 on second reading and public hearing. There
being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Councilor Elstro moved for engrossment of Ordinance
No. 73 -2006 with a second by Councilor Pappin. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Councilor Lundy moved to advance Ordinance No. 73 -2006 to third and final reading and suspend the
rules and read by title only with a second by Councilor Elstro. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 73 -2006 on third reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 73 -2006 was adopted with a 9 -0 roll call vote.
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ORDINANCE NO. 74 -2006 — A GENERAL ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 74 OF THE CITY OF
RICHMOND CODE
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 74 -2006 on first reading by title only.
This Ordinance would modify Section 74.26 of the Municipal Code to add a definition as paragraph
74.26(a)(5): UTILITY TRAILERS" Any trailer or any vehicle without motive power that has an axle and a
frame that can be used to transport or haul any type of material or equipment. Including but not limited to
utility trailers hauling or transporting lawn mowers, Quad Runners, All terrain vehicles (ATV), Jet Skis, etc.
Councilor Parker moved to amend this paragraph by deleting etc. from the end and replacing it with or
similar vehicles. There was a second by Councilor Pappin. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Councilor Welsh moved to advance Amended Ordinance No. 74 -2006 to second reading and to suspend
the rules and read by title only with a second by Councilor Elstro. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion
passed.
The Clerk read Amended Ordinance No. 74 -2006 on second reading by title only.
Council President Sharp declared Amended Ordinance No. 74 -2006 on second reading and public
hearing. There being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Councilor Elstro moved for
engrossment of Ordinance No. 74 -2006 with a second by Councilor Parker. Upon a vote viva voce, the
motion passed.
Councilor Wissel moved to advance Amended Ordinance No. 74 -2006 to third and final reading and
suspend the rules and read by title only with a second by Councilor Welch. Upon a vote viva voce, the
motion passed.
The Clerk read Amended Ordinance No. 74 -2006 on third reading by title only.
Amended Ordinance No. 74 -2006 was adopted with a 9-0 roll call vote
ORDINANCE NO. 76 -2006 — A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP FOR A
CERTAIN PARCEL FROM 0-1 TO C -2
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 76 -2006 on first reading by title only.
This Ordinance is a petition to rezone the property on the east side of Chester Boulevard, north of the
Whitewater River, from 0-1 Greenbelt to C -2 Commercial District so a future owner may develop the
property.
Ordinance No. 76 -2006 was referred to the Plan Commission for pubic hearing at its meeting on August
24, 2006.
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
ORDINANCE NO. 43-2004 — 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 (R2J2)
The Cleric read Ordinance No. 43 -2004 on second reading by title only.
This Ordinance has been replaced by Ordinance No. 49 -2006. Councilor Wissel moved to Strike
Ordinance No. 43 -2005 with a second by Councilor Pappin. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
ORDINANCE NO. 49-2006 — 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 (Envirotech Extrusions)
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The Clerk read Ordinance No. 49 -2006 on second reading by title only
This Ordinance is a request of Envirotech Extrusion for a 10 -year tax abatement on equipment valued at
$943,372.12. Councilor Pappin moved to amend this Ordinance on page 2 to reflect equipment valued at
$944,941.12. There was a second by Councilor Wissel. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. The
Tax Abatement Committee recommended approval.
Council President Sharp declared Amended Ordinance No. 49 -2006 on second reading and public
hearing. There being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Councilor Lundy moved for
engrossment of Ordinance No. 49 -2006 with a second by Councilor Parker. Upon a vote viva voce, the
motion passed.
Councilor Welch moved to advance Amended Ordinance No. 49 -2006 to third and final reading and
suspend the rules and read by title only with a second by Councilor Parker. Upon a vote viva voce, the
motion passed.
The Clerk read Amended Ordinance No. 49 -2006 on third reading by title only
Amended Ordinance No. 49 -2006 was adopted with a 9 -0 roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 59-2006 - 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 (Recycling Center)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 59 -2006 on second reading by title only.
This Ordinance is a request by Recycling Center, Inc. for a ten -year tax abatement on equipment valued
at $4,743,050. The Tax Abatement Committee recommended approval.
Council President Sharp declared Ordinance No. 59 -2006 on second reading and public hearing.
Councilor Elstro stated he had surveyed approximately eight employees of the Recycling Center and
found each of them to have a wage lower than the $12 reported in the Tax Abatement request. Mr. Elstro
questioned if the $12 was a valid average. Councilors Glover and Lundy reflected similar concerns.
Councilors Pappin and Wissel assured Council that a Certified Public Accountant attested to the accuracy
of the figure in the request. There being no further comments for or against the Ordinance, Councilor
Welch moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 59 -2006 with a second by Councilor Pappin. Upon a
vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Councilor Welch moved to advance Ordinance No. 59 -2006 to third and final reading and suspend the
rules and read by title only with a second by Councilor Parker. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion
passed.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 59 -2006 on third reading by title only
Ordinance No. 59 -2006 was adopted with a 6 -3 roll call vote. Dissenting votes were cast by Councilors
Elstro, Lundy and Glover.
ORDINANCE NO. 62 -2006 - 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 (Recycling Center)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 62 -2006 on second reading by title only.
This Ordinance is a request by Recycling Center, Inc. for a ten -year tax abatement for real estate valued
at $300,000. The Tax Abatement Committee recommended approval.
Council President Sharp declared Ordinance No. 62 -2006 on second reading and public hearing.
Councilor Elstro again stated he had surveyed approximately eight employees of the Recycling Center
and found each of them to have a wage lower than the $12 reported in the Tax Abatement request. Mr.
Elstro questioned if the $12 was a valid average. There being no further comments for or against the
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Ordinance, Councilor Welch moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 62 -2006 with a second by
Councilor Pappin. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Councilor Welch moved to advance Ordinance No. 62 -2006 to third and final reading and suspend the
rules and read by title only with a second by Councilor Parker. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion
passed.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 49 -2006 on third reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 49 -2006 was adopted with an 8 -1 roll call vote. The dissenting vote was cast by Councilor
Elstro.
ORDINANCE NO. 70 -2006 - 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 (Holland Colours Americas, Inc.)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 70 -2006 on second reading by title only
This Ordinance is a request by Holland Colours Americas, Inc. for a ten -year tax abatement for real estate
valued at $850,000. The Tax Abatement Committee recommended approval.
Council President Sharp declared Ordinance No. 70 -2006 on second reading and public hearing. There
being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Councilor Elstro moved for engrossment of Ordinance
No. 70 -2006 with a second by Councilor Pappin. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Councilor Lundy moved to advance Ordinance No. 70 -2006 to third and final reading and suspend the
rules and read by title only with a second by Councilor Parker. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion
passed.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 70 -2006 on third reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 70 -2006 was adopted with a 9 -0 roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 71 -2006 - 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 (B &F Plastics, Inc.)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 71 -2006 on second reading by title only.
This Ordinance is a request by B &F Plastics, Inc. a ten -year tax abatement for equipment valued at
$1,200,000. The Tax Abatement Committee recommended approval.
Council President Sharp declared Ordinance No. 71 -2006 on second reading and public hearing. There
being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Councilor Wissel moved for engrossment of Ordinance
No. 49 -2006 with a second by Councilor Welch. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Councilor Welch moved to advance Ordinance No. 71 -2006 to third and final reading and suspend the
rules and read by title only with a second by Councilor Parker. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion
passed.
The Cleric read Ordinance No. 71 -2006 on third reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 71 -2006 was adopted with a 9 -0 roll call vote.
ORDINANCES ON THIRD READING
None
CALL FOR ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
aH Sharp, President
ATTEST: �
Karen Chasteen, Clerk
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