HomeMy Public PortalAbout06-04-2007PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA,
MONDAY, JUNE 4, 2007
The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session Monday, June 4, 2007, in
the Council Chambers in said City. President Pappin presided and the following business was conducted:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRAYER BY COUNCILOR LUNDY
ROLL CALL
Councilors present were Howard "Jack" Elstro, Etta Lundy, Bruce Wissel, Karl Sharp, Bing Welch, Larry
Parker, AI Glover, Gil Klose and Diana Pappin.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilor Welch moved to approve the minutes of the meeting of May 21, 2007, with a second by
Councilor Parker. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
PRESENTATIONS, MEMORIALS OR REMONSTRANCES, PETITIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS,
MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS
Linda VonPein, President of the Wayne County Convention and Tourism Bureau nominated
Sandy Baker, General Manager, of the Lees Inn of Richmond to serve on the Tourism Board of
Directors. Councilor Wissel moved to accept Ms. VonPein's recommendation and appoint Ms.
Baker to that Board. There was a second by Councilor Parker. Upon a vote viva voce, the
motion passed.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR
The Golden Rule Nursing Facility has donated a defibrillator to the City of Richmond. It will be
used at Fire House No. 4.
■ The Spring Clean -up were extremely successful; however, the first neighborhoods to be cleaned
up are accumulating trash again. Tickets will be issued from this point on.
■ The first place prize of $50 for the "If I Were the Mayor" essay contest was awarded to Jeremy
Basford. Jeremy is also a Regional Winner and will be receiving a $250 award. Second place
was Henry Dickman.
REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
Minutes of the May 17 and 24, 2007 meetings were accepted as presented.
REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS
None
REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES
None
REPORTS FROM SPECIAL COMMITTEES
■ Mr. Len Clark reported on the status of the implementation of the Comprehensive Plan.
REPORTS FROM ORGANIZATIONS
None
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MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
None
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
Councilor Elstro moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance Nos. 34, 35 -2007 on first reading by title
only with a second by Councilor Lundy. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
ORDINANCE NO. 34 -2007 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 55-
2006 KNOWN AS THE 2007 SALARY ORDINANCE
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 34 -2007 on first reading by title only.
This Ordinance is a result of the reorganization of the Finance Department with regard to the Information
and Technology positions.
Councilor Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 34 -2007 to second reading and to suspend the rules
and read by title only with a second by Councilor Glover. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 34 -2007 on second reading by title only.
Council President Pappin declared Ordinance No. 34 -2007 on second reading and public hearing. There
being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Councilor Parker moved for engrossment of Ordinance
No. 34 -2007 with a second by Councilor Elstro. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Councilor Lundy moved to advance Ordinance No. 34 -2007 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. 34 -2007 on third reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 34 -2007 was adopted with a 9 -0 roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 35 -2007 - AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 55-
2006 KNOWN AS THE 2007 SALARY ORDINANCE
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 35 -2007 on first reading by title only.
This Ordinance is a result of the reorganization of the Department of Engineering.
Councilor Elstro moved to advance Ordinance No. 35 -2007 to second reading and to 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 Ordinance No. 35 -2007 on second reading by title only.
Council President Pappin declared Ordinance No. 35 -2007 on second reading and public hearing. There
being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Councilor Elstro moved for engrossment of Ordinance
No. 35 -2007 with a second by Councilor Lundy. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Councilor Welch moved to advance Ordinance No. 35 -2007 to third and final reading and suspend the
rules and read by title only with a second by Councilor Sharp. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 35 -2007 on third reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 35 -2007 was adopted with a 9 -0 roll call vote.
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
None
ORDINANCES ON THIRD READING
None
CALL FOR ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
S/S Diana Pappin
Diana Pappin, President
ATTEST: S/S Karen Chasteen
Karen Chasteen, City Clerk
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