HomeMy Public PortalAbout02-19-2008PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA,
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2008
The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session Tuesday, February 19,
2008 in the Council Chambers in said City. Council President Parker presided.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRAYER BY COUNCILOR GOODWIN
President Parker presided and the following business was conducted:
ROLL CALL
Councilors present were Howard "Jack" Elstro, Kelley Cruse - Nicholson, Bruce Wissel, Clay Miller, Bing
Welch, Larry Parker, Robert Goodwin, Diana Pappin and Phil Quinn.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilor Welch moved to approve the minutes of the meeting of February 4, 2008, with a second by
Councilor Cruse - Nicholson. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
PRESENTATIONS, MEMORIALS OR REMONSTRANCES, PETITIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS,
MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS
Tom Bredeweg, Field Services Manager for the Indiana Association of Cities and Towns made a
presentation on Indiana's Property Tax. How We Got Here; Where We Are.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR
■ The City has received $2.5 million for the Salisbury Road extension project. Phase II will be from
I -70 to NW "L" Street. The final phase will be from NW "L" Street to US 40.
■ Richmond has been officially designated a Clean Community
■ Lt. Lipps of the Richmond Police Department has asked a meeting of the Committee of the Whole
be scheduled for Intermediate Incident Command System (ICS300) training as part of the
National Incident Management System. This training is required for all city personnel.
REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
Minutes of the January 31 and February 7 meetings were accepted as presented.
REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS - None
REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES - None
REPORTS FROM SPECIAL COMMITTEES - None
REPORTS FROM ORGANIZATIONS - None
Common Council Minutes
February 19, 2008
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MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
• Council President Parker asked that the City Engineer look into how much longer it will take to
complete repairs on Peacock Road. Mr. Parker also stated there needs to be stricter procedures
in place for utility companies to follow when street cuts are necessary.
• Council President Parker asked that all pending ordinances be reviewed to determine if they
should still be held or stricken. City Attorney Chidester reported he has met with the Fire
Department and the Chamber of Commerce regarding Ordinance No. 77 -2006 — A General
Ordinance Amending Chapter 120 of the City of Richmond Code to Add a Section on Key Lock
Box Systems. This Ordinance should be heard at the March 17 meeting.
Councilor Wissel reported tax abatement requests for Bev's Threads (Ordinance Nos. 38, 39 and
40 -2007) need to be held until the Petitioner evaluates the need for tax abatements.
• Council was reminded of a joint meeting with the Richmond Community School Board of Trustees
will be held February 25, 6:30 PM in the Community Room of the City Building.
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
Councilor Elstro moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance No. 5 -2008 on first reading by title only
with a second by Councilor Welch. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
ORDINANCE NO. 5 -2008 - AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL,
ACCEPTANCE, AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM THE PARTNERSHIP FOR A DRUG FREE
WAYNE COUNTY
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 5 -2008 on first reading by title only.
This Ordinance would authorize the City of Richmond Police Department to submit a grant application to
the Partnership for a Drug Free Wayne County and to accept grant funding in an amount up to Seven
Thousand Dollars. This grant would be appropriated for K -9 equipment, training for handler and K -9 and
to purchase educational materials to be distributed at public presentations of the use of K -9's.
Councilor Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 5 -2008 to second reading and to suspend the rules
and read by title only with a second by Councilor Miller. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 5 -2008 on second reading by title only.
Council President Parker declared Ordinance No. 5 -2008 on second reading and public hearing. There
being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Councilor Elstro moved for engrossment of Ordinance
No. 5 -2008 with a second by Councilor Welch. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Councilor Welch moved to advance Ordinance No. 5 -2008 to third and final reading and 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. 5 -2008 on third reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 5 -2008 was adopted with a 9 -0 roll call vote
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
ORDINANCE NO. 89 -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 (Yukiya)
Common Council Minutes
February 19, 2008
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The Clerk read Ordinance No. 89 -2005 on second reading by title only
Councilor Wissel reported he has written to the Petitioner and has not received additional information for
the completion of this tax abatement request and moved to strike this Ordinance. There was a second by
Councilor Quinn. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
ORDINANCE NO. 86 -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 (P &M Holdings)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 86 -2006 on second reading by title only.
Councilor Wissel reported he has written to the Petitioner and has not received additional information for
the completion of this tax abatement request and moved to strike this Ordinance. There was a second by
Councilor Cruse - Nicholson. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
ORDINANCES ON THIRD READING - None
CALL FOR ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, on a motion duly made, seconded and passed, the meeting was
adjourned.
S/S Larry Parker
Larry Parker, President
ATTEST: S/S Karen Chasteen
Karen Chasteen, City Clerk