HomeMy Public PortalAbout08-01-2005PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA,
MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 2005
The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session Monday, August 1, 2005, in
the Council Chambers in said City. President Bruce Wissel presided and the following business was
conducted:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRAYER BY COUNCILOR PAPPIN
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 Parker moved to approve the minutes of the meeting of Monday, with a second by Councilor
Pappin. The motion carried with a unanimous voice vote.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR
Mayor Hutton introduced members of the Indiana University East Moving On Program.
Spearheaded by art instructor Pam Bliss, this group is painting a mural on the retaining wall
underneath the U.S. 40 Bridge. It eliminates unsightly graffiti, teaches some college -bound
youngsters about the impact of mass media and helps kick off Richmond's Bicentennial
celebration.
• The Mayor announced the 2006 budget process is underway.
• There will be an update of the Master Plan at the August 15 meeting.
REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
Minutes of the July 7 and 14 meetings were accepted as presented.
REPORT FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS
• City Attorney, Walt Chidester, reported the City will be receiving an appraisal on the Carpenter
property this week. After the appraisal has been completed the process of selling the property
will begin. Council will be informed of each step.
• Mr. Chidester announced Ordinance No. 85 -2004 will be held for second reading on August 15.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Councilor Lundy moved to nominate Kate Deloney as the Citizen representative to the Urban Enterprise
Association Board of Directors with a second by Councilor Elstro. The motion carried with a unanimous
voice vote.
The date for the Committee of the Whole to consider the 2006 budget was set for August 24 at 7:00 P.M.
The 2006 Budget Adoption Hearing will be September 29, 2005 at 7:00 P.M. Both meetings will be held
in the Council Chambers.
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
Councilor Elstro moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinances 46, 47 and 54 -2005 on first reading by
title only. There was a second by Councilor Welch. The motion carried with a unanimous voice vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 46 -2005 — A SPECIAL ORDINANCE VACATING A PUBLIC PLACE (ALLEY)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 46 -2005 on first reading by title only.
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This Ordinance is a petition to vacate a public place (alley) north of North "H" Street to allow the owner to
develop a parking lot.
Ordinance No. 46 -2005 was referred to the Plan Commission for public hearing at its meeting on August
25, 2005.
ORDINANCE NO. 47 -2005 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 65-
2004 KNOWN AS THE 2005 SALARY ORDINANCE
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 47 -2005 on first reading by title only.
This Ordinance would amend Ordinance No. 65 -2004 which established the 2005 salaries for city
employees. This amendment is necessary due to a reorganization of the Parks and Recreation
Department. This reorganization would result in a savings of approximately $19,000.
Councilor Welch moved to advance Ordinance No. 47 -2005 to second reading, suspend the rules and
read by title only. There was a second by Councilor Pappin. The motion carried with a unanimous voice
vote.
Council President Wissel declared Ordinance No. 47 -2005 on second reading and public hearing. There
being no comments for or against the ordinance, Councilor Elstro moved for engrossment of Ordinance
No. 47 -2005 with a second by Councilor Lundy. The motion carried with a unanimous voice vote.
Councilor Lundy moved to advance Ordinance No. 47 -2005 to third and final reading and suspend the
rules and read by title only with a second by Councilor Elstro. The motion carried with a unanimous voice
vote.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 47 -2005 on third reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 47 -2005 was adopted with a 9 -0 roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 54 -2005 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL,
ACCEPTANCE, AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM THE INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 54 -2005 on first reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 54 -2005 is an annual request to the Department of Transportation which would authorize
the City of Richmond to submit a grant application to the Indiana Department of Transportation to assist
with operating and capital expenses for Rose View Transit for 2006. This Ordinance would also allow
Rose View Transit to accept said grant funding in an amount up to Eight Hundred Sixty Thousand Three
Hundred Seventy One Dollars and No Cents ($860,371.00).
Councilor Welch moved to advance Ordinance No. 54 -2005 to second reading, suspend the rules and
read by title only. There was a second by Councilor Sharp. The motion carried with a unanimous voice
vote.
Council President Wissel declared Ordinance No. 54 -2005 on second reading and public hearing. There
being no comments for or against the ordinance, Councilor Elstro moved for engrossment of Ordinance
No. 54 -2005 with a second by Councilor Sharp. The motion carried with a unanimous voice vote.
Councilor Lundy moved to advance Ordinance No. 54 -2005 to third and final reading and suspend the
rules and read by title only with a second by Councilor Elstro. The motion carried with a unanimous voice
vote.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 54 -2005 on third reading by title only
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Ordinance No. 54 -2005 was adopted with a 9 -0 roll call vote.
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
ORDINANCE NO. 39 -2005 — A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP FOR A
CERTAIN PARCEL FROM R -3, ONE TO EIGHT FAMILY RESIDENCE, TO A SPECIAL USE DISTRICT
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 39 -2005 on first reading by title only.
This is a petition requesting a rezoning of two lots at 2501 and 2505 East Main Street from R -3 One to
Eight Family Residence District to a Special Use District. The rezoning allows the owner to build a
medical office. The Richmond Advisory Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on June 23,
2005. Research by the Planning staff has confirmed this is an appropriate use of the combined lots. The
new development will not aggravate the existing drainage or sewage situation as verified by the City
Engineer. The rezoning is a continuation of surrounding zoning and does not conflict with the City's
Comprehensive Plan. The Richmond Advisory Planning Commission conducted a public hearing and
voted 8 to 1 to recommend approval of the ordinance.
As requested by the Petitioner Gordon Moore, Ordinance No. 39 -2005 was tabled on second reading until
the August 15 meeting.
CALL FOR ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
S/S Diana Pappin
Diana Pappin, Vice President
ATTEST: S/S Karen Chasteen
Karen Chasteen, Clerk