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HomeMy Public PortalAbout09-06-2005PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2005 The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session Tuesday, September 6, 2005, in the Council Chambers in said City. President Bruce Wissel presided and the following business was conducted: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PRAYER BY COUNCILOR KLOSE 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, August 15 and the Memorandum of a Meeting of the Committee of the Whole on August 24, 2005, with a second by Councilor Sharp. The motion carried with a unanimous voice vote. PRESENTATIONS, MEMORIALS OR REMONSTRANCES, PETITIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS, MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS Ms. Minnie Madden presented Mayor Hutton with petitions from Citizens objecting to the possibility of discontinuing the evening Roseview Dial a Ride service. This matter was referred to the Board of Public Works and Safety. COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR • The Bicentennial Torch Run on August 27 was successful. Runners carried a "Torch" through all communities in Wayne County at which time the Mayor presented them with an invitation to participate in the Bicentennial activities. • The Bicentennial Moonlight Parade was a huge success. There were over 100 floats with an estimated 20,000 viewers. • Mayor Hutton stated the community needs to be trained for disaster preparedness. Fred Griffin of the Wayne County Emergency Management organization offers a 16 hour training program (CERT). Anyone interested should contact Mr. Griffin. REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY Minutes of the August 4, 11 and 18, 2005 meetings were accepted as presented. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS The following Richmond High School government students were in attendance: Robert Maupin, Alex Schull, Eric Tegeler, Liz Miller, Amanda Hembree, Kristina Loudy, Josh Campbell, Ariel Williams, Cynthia Gord, Elizabeth Turner, Bobbie Kelly and Cody Shouse. ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING Councilor Elstro moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance Nos. 48, 49, 50, 51, 53, 60, 61, 62 and 63 -2005 by title only with a second by Councilor Lundy. The motion carried with a unanimous voice vote. ORDINANCE NO. 48 -2005 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO BE KNOWN AS THE 2006 BUDGET The Clerk read Ordinance No. 48 -2005 on first reading by title only. Common Council Minutes September 6, 2005 Page 2 Ordinance No. 48 -2005 is a report of the Year 2006 budget estimates to the Common Council pursuant to Indiana Code 6- 1.1 -17. Ordinance No. 48 -2005 will be heard on second reading at the September 19, 2005 meeting of the Common Council. ORDINANCE NO. 49 -2005 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR SERVICES FROM THE RICHMOND SANITARY DISTRICT, RICHMOND POWER & LIGHT, MOTOR VEHICLE HIGHWAY AND PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT FUNDS TO THE GENERAL FUND IN 2006 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 49 -2005 on first reading by title only There are personnel services for executive departments which are paid from the General Fund and it is necessary to transfer monies to such fund pursuant to the allocations listed in the ordinance. Ordinance No. 49 -2005 will be heard on second reading at the September 19. 2005 meeting of the Common Council. ORDINANCE NO. 50 -2005 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A REDUCTION IN APPROPRIATIONS FROM CERTAIN FUNDS The Clerk read Ordinance No. 50 -2005 on first reading by title only This Ordinance reduces certain existing appropriations in the 2005 budget which have unobligated balances that will not be needed for the remainder of the year. The total reductions equal $893,128. Councilor Welch moved to advance Ordinance No. 50 -2005 to second reading, suspend the rules and read by title only. There was a second by Councilor Parker. The motion carried with a unanimous voice vote. Council President Wissel declared Ordinance No. 50 -2005 on second reading and public hearing. There being no comments for or against the ordinance, Councilor Elstro moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 50 -2005 with a second by Councilor Parker. The motion carried with a unanimous voice vote. Councilor Lundy moved to advance Ordinance No. 50 -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. 50 -2005 on third reading by title only. Ordinance No. 50 -2005 was adopted with a 9 -0 roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 51 -2005 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO BE KNOWN AS THE 2006 SALARY ORDINANCE The Clerk read Ordinance No. 51 -2005 on first reading by title only. Ordinance No. 51 -2005 fixes the compensation of each appointive officer, deputy and other employees of the city departments, except police officers and firefighters, for the Year 2006. Councilor Sharp moved to amend Ordinance No. 51 -2005 to add except by amendment approved by Common Council at the end of the third WHEREAS paragraph. There was a second by Councilor Welch. The motion carried with a unanimous voice vote. Ordinance No. 51 -2005 will be heard on second reading at the September 19, 2005 meeting of Common Council. Common Council Minutes September 6, 2005 Page 3 ORDINANCE NO. 53 -2005 - AN ORDINANCE TO PETITION FOR A SHORTFALL APPEAL DUE TO ERRONEOUS ASSESSED VALUE (needs to be approved if it is to be a part of the 2006 budget — State deadlines) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 53 -2005 on first reading by title only. Ordinance No. 53 -2005 approves the City of Richmond's appeal to the Local Government Tax Control Board and Department of Local Government Finance from a property tax shortfall, due to erroneous assessed valuation, pursuant to IC 6 -1.1- 18.5 -16. The shortfall is for the taxing year 2004 and is in the amount of $400,000. Councilor Elstro moved to advance Ordinance No. 53 -2005 to second reading, suspend the rules and read by title only. There was a second by Councilor Lundy. The motion carried with a unanimous voice vote. Council President Wissel declared Ordinance No. 53 -2005 on second reading and public hearing. There being no comments for or against the ordinance, Councilor Parker moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 53 -2005 with a second by Councilor Parker. The motion carried with a unanimous voice vote. Councilor Lundy moved to advance Ordinance No. 53 -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. 53 -2005 on third reading by title only. Ordinance No. 53 -2005 was adopted with a 9 -0 roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 60 -2005 — 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 (Innatech - Equipment) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 60 -2005 on first reading by title only. This ordinance is a request by Innatech, LLC for a ten -year tax abatement. This abatement is for equipment valued at $30,000,000. Ordinance No. 60 -2005 was referred to the Tax Abatement Committee. ORDINANCE NO. 61 -2005 — A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF A STATEMENT OF BENEFITS FOR A PROPERTY OWNER APPLYING FOR DEDUCTIONS UNDER LC 6 -1.1 -12.1 (Innatech - Real Estate) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 61 -2005 on first reading by title only. This ordinance is a request by Innatech, LLC for a ten -year tax abatement. This abatement is for real estate valued at $6,500,000. Ordinance No. 61 -2005 was referred to the Tax Abatement Committee. ORDINANCE NO. 62 -2005 — AN ORDINANCE TO PETITION FOR AN INCREASE TO THE 2006 MAXIMUM LEVY DUE TO THE COST OF THE DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PLAN The Clerk read Ordinance No. 62 -2005 on first reading by title only. Ordinance No. 62 -2005 approves the City of Richmond's appeal to the Local Government Tax Control Board and Department of Local Government Finance for an excessive levy due to additional costs of the Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) in their Police Pension Funds and Fire Pension Fund, pursuant to IC 6 -1.1- 18.5 -16. Common Council Minutes September 6, 2005 Page 4 Councilor Elstro moved to advance Ordinance No. 62 -2005 to second reading, suspend the rules and read by title only. There was a second by Councilor Parker. The motion carried with a unanimous voice vote. Council President Wissel declared Ordinance No. 62 -2005 on second reading and public hearing. There being no comments for or against the ordinance, Councilor Elstro moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 62 -2005 with a second by Councilor Pappin. The motion carried with a unanimous voice vote. Councilor Welch moved to advance Ordinance No. 62 -2005 to third and final reading and suspend the rules and read by title only with a second by Councilor Pappin. The motion carried with a unanimous voice vote. The Clerk read Ordinance No. 62 -2005 on third reading by title only. Ordinance No. 62 -2005 was adopted with a 9 -0 roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 63 -2005 — A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP FOR A CERTAIN PARCEL FROM R -2 TO C -1 (1810 South "L" Street) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 63 -2005 on first reading by title only. Ordinance No. 63 -2005 is a request to change the zoning designation at 1810 South "L" Street from an R- 2 One Family Residence District to a C -1 Limited Commercial District in order to allow the owner to operate a beauty salon and office from this location. Ordinance No. 63 -2005 was referred to the Plan Commission for public hearing at its meeting on September 22, 2005. ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 46 -2005 — A SPECIAL ORDINANCE VACATING THE PUBLIC PLACE (ALLEY) (North "H" Street — Mt. Olive Baptist Church) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 46 -2005 on second reading by title only. This Ordinance is a petition to vacate a public place (alley) north of North "H" Street to allow Mt. Olive Baptist Church (owner) to build classrooms and a carport. The Plan Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval. Council President Wissel declared Ordinance No. 46 -2005 on second hearing and public hearing. There being no comments for or against the ordinance, Councilor Parker moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 46 -2005 with a second by Councilor Welch. The motion carried with a unanimous voice vote. Councilor Lundy moved to advance Ordinance No. 46 -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. 46 -2005 on third reading by title only Ordinance No. 46 -2005 was adopted with a 9 -0 roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 55 -2005 — A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP FOR A CERTAIN PARCEL FROM M -2 TO A SPECIAL USE DISTRICT The Clerk read Ordinance No. 55 -2005 on second reading by title only. Common Council Minutes September 6, 2005 Page 5 This Ordinance is a petition of FRR Development, owners, and George Sowers, Agent, requesting a rezoning of 423 -425 Commerce Drive from M -2 General Industrial District to a Special Use District. The rezoning allows the owner to build a four -story hotel and operate an existing office building. Research by the planning staff has confirmed that this is a special use allowable in an Industrial District. The new development will meet all required setbacks. The rezoning does not conflict with the Comprehensive Plan. One neighbor expressed concern about sewer capacity but the Sanitation Department feels there is sufficient capacity for the development. The Plan Commission voted 11 -0 to recommend approval pending approval of curb cuts by the City Engineer. Council President Wissel declared Ordinance No. 55 -2005 on second hearing and public hearing. There being no comments for or against the ordinance, Councilor Elstro moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 55 -2005 with a second by Councilor Welch. The motion carried with a unanimous voice vote. Councilor Welch moved to advance Ordinance No. 55 -2005 to third and final reading and suspend the rules and read by title only with a second by Councilor Sharp. The motion carried with a unanimous voice vote. The Clerk read Ordinance No. 55 -2005 on third reading by title only. Ordinance No. 55 -2005 was adopted with a 9 -0 roll call vote. CALL FOR ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. S/S Bruce Wissel Bruce Wissel, President ATTEST: S/S Karen Chasteen Karen Chasteen, Clerk