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HomeMy Public PortalAbout03-03-2008PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, MONDAY, MARCH 3, 2008 The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session Monday, March 3, 2008 in the Council Chambers in said City. Council President Parker presided. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — The Pledge of Allegiance was lead by the Color Guard of Brownie Troop 346. Mayor Hutton presented a Resolution for Girl Scout Week, March 9 — 15. PRAYER BY COUNCILOR ELSTRO 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 Welsh moved to approve the minutes of the meeting of February 19, 2008, with a second by Councilor Pappin. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. PRESENTATIONS, MEMORIALS OR REMONSTRANCES, PETITIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS, MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS - None COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR ■ The focus of the 2008 If 1 Were Mayor contest will be What would 1 do to keep students in school? ■ When the current Property Tax Legislation is passed as presented, City services will be cut. The projected loss of property tax for the City is $2 million. There will be a Committee of the Whole meeting March 31 at 5:30 for Intermediate Incident Command System (ICS300) training as part of the National Incident Management System training. This is mandatory. Lt. Bobby Lipps will facilitate this session. REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY Minutes of the February 21 and 28, 2008 meetings were accepted as presented. REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS, STANDING COMMITTEES, SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND ORGANIZATIONS ■ URBAN ENTERPRISE ASSOCIATION: The nomination of Etta Lundy was presented to fill the unexpired term of Kate Deloney on the UEA Board. This item was tabled until the March 17 meeting to allow for additional nominations. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS ■ Councilor Parker reported the repairs on Peacock Road had not been completed. Mayor Hutton said she will look into this matter. ■ Councilor Goodwin requested information regarding the South 9th Street bridge. City Attorney Chidester will investigate this but predicted it may be several years before remedied. Common Council Minutes March 3, 2008 Page 2 of 6 Councilor Elstro moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance Nos. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 & 17, 2008 on first reading by title only with a second by Councilor Welch. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. ORDINANCE NO. 7 -2008 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL, ACCEPTANCE, AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM THE UNITED STATES FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 7 -2008 on first reading by title only. Presented by Metropolitan Development Director, this Ordinance would authorize the City of Richmond to request and accept grant funding in an amount up to One Million Two Hundred Seventy -Two Thousand One Hundred Sixty Dollars ($1,272,160.00) from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Thirty One Thousand Eight Hundred Four Dollars and Zero Cents ($31,804.00) from the Indiana Department of Transportation. The City of Richmond would be required to match 2.5% of the amount of the total of the funding grant, up to a maximum of Thirty One Thousand Eight Hundred Four Dollars and Zero Cents ($31,804.00) so long as the Indiana Department of Transportation paid the amount of Thirty One Thousand Eight Hundred Four Dollars and Zero Cents ($31,804.00). If awarded, said funds would be appropriated for assistance with the costs associated with rehabilitation of Runway 6/24 located at the Richmond Municipal Airport. Councilor Welch moved to advance Ordinance No. 7 -2008 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. 7 -2008 on second reading by title only. Council President Parker declared Ordinance No. 7 -2008 on second reading and public hearing. There being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Councilor Elstro moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 7 -2008 with a second by Councilor Cruse - Nicholson. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Councilor Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 7 -2008 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 Ordinance No. 7 -2008 on third reading by title only. Ordinance No. 7 -2008 was adopted with a 9 -0 roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 8 -2008 - AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL, ACCEPTANCE, AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM THE INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FA -3 GRANT PROGRAM. The Clerk read Ordinance No. 8 -2008 on first reading by title only. Presented by Tony Foster, this Ordinance would authorize the City of Richmond to submit a grant application, and to accept grant funding, in an amount up to Two Million, Five Hundred Forty -Four Thousand and Eight Hundred dollars ($2,544,800) to the Indiana Department of Transportation. The City of Richmond would be required to provide a local match of $658,970, which exceeds the 20% minimum local match requirement by $18,216. The local match will be requested from the City of Richmond Redevelopment Commission Common Council Minutes March 3, 2008 Page 3 of 6 If awarded, said funds would be appropriated to assist with the costs associated with improving Salisbury Road to Northwest "L" Street. Councilor Welch moved to advance Ordinance No. 8 -2008 to second reading and to suspend the rules and read by title only with a second by Councilor Cruse - Nicholson. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. The Clerk read Ordinance No. 8 -2008 on second reading by title only. Council President Parker declared Ordinance No. 8 -2008 on second reading and public hearing. There being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Councilor Welch moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 8 -2008 with a second by Councilor Cruse - Nicholson. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Councilor Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 8 -2008 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 Ordinance No. 8 -2008 on third reading by title only. Ordinance No. 8 -2008 was adopted with a 9 -0 roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 9 -2008 - AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2008 BUDGET (Law Dept.) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 9 -2008 on first reading by title only. Presented by City Attorney, Walt Chidester, this Ordinance would transfer Ten Thousand Eight Dollars and no cents ($10,080) from Regular Salaries to Contract Services within the Law Department Budget. Councilor Welch moved to advance Ordinance No. 9 -2008 to second reading and to suspend the rules and read by title only with a second by Councilor Wissel. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. The Clerk read Ordinance No. 9 -2008 on second reading by title only. Council President Parker declared Ordinance No. 9 -2008 on second reading and public hearing. There being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Councilor Elstro moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 9 -2008 with a second by Councilor Cruse - Nicholson. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Councilor Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 9 -2008 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 Ordinance No. 9 -2008 on third reading by title only. Ordinance No. 9 -2008 was adopted with a 9 -0 roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 10 -2008 - AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2008 BUDGET The Clerk read Ordinance No. 10 -2008 on first reading by title only. Presented by Park Superintendent, Sonia Brock, this Ordinance would transfer Fifty Five Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty Three Dollars and no cents ($55,783.00) from Capital Outlay - Park Improvements to Computer Equipment and Software and Capital Improvements — Golf Clubhouses. Councilor Welch moved to advance Ordinance No. 10 -2008 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. Common Council Minutes March 3, 2008 Page 4 of 6 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 10 -2008 on second reading by title only. Council President Parker declared Ordinance No. 10 -2008 on second reading and public hearing. There being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Councilor Pappin moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 10 -2008 with a second by Councilor Welch. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Councilor Quinn requested a breakdown of the $47,283.00 requested for Computer Equipment and Software. Councilor Welch moved to advance Ordinance No. 10 -2008 to third and final reading and 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. 10 -2008 on third reading by title only. Ordinance No. 10 -2008 was adopted with a 9 -0 roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 11 -2008 - AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL, ACCEPTANCE, AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM THE AREA 9 AGENCY The Clerk read Ordinance No. 11 -2008 on first reading by title only. Presented by Tony Foster, this Ordinance would authorize the City of Richmond to submit a grant application, and to accept said grant funding, in an amount up to Forty Two Thousand Two Hundred Nineteen Dollars ($42,219.00) to the Area 9 Agency. Matching funds in the amount of Seven Thousand Four Hundred Fifty Dollars and Forty -One Cents ($7,450.41) shall be appropriated to support this grant application from Roseview Transit Rider donations and the City of Richmond. If awarded, grant funding would be appropriated to help fund the Roseview Transit transportation services for fiscal year 2008. Councilor Welch moved to advance Ordinance No. 11 -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. 11 -2008 on second reading by title only. Council President Parker declared Ordinance No. 11 -2008 on second reading and public hearing. There being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Councilor Cruse - Nicholson moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 11 -2008 with a second by Councilor Miller. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Councilor Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 11 -2008 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. 11 -2008 on third reading by title only. Ordinance No. 11 -2008 was adopted with a 9 -0 roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 12 -2008 — 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 (TBKAmerica) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 12 -2008 on first reading by title only. Common Council Minutes March 3, 2008 Page 5 of 6 Presented by Councilor Wissel, this Ordinance is a request of TBK America, Inc. for a 7 year tax abatement for manufacturing equipment in the amount of Five Million Nine Hundred Seventy Thousand Dollars ($5,970,000), Ordinance No. 12 -2008 was referred to the Tax Abatement Committee for Due Diligence. ORDINANCE NO. 13 -2008 — 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 (TBKAmerica) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 13 -2008 on first reading by title only. Presented by Councilor Wissel, this Ordinance is a request of TBK America, Inc. for a 10 year tax abatement for real estate in the amount of One Million Two Hundred Ninety Five Dollars ($1,295,000), Ordinance No. 13 -2008 was referred to the Tax Abatement Committee for Due Diligence. ORDINANCE NO. 14 -2008 — 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 (Ahaus) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 14 -2008 on first reading by title only. Presented by Councilor Wissel, this Ordinance is a request of Ahaus Tool for a 10 year tax abatement for manufacturing equipment in the amount of Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000), Ordinance No. 14 -2008 was referred to the Tax Abatement Committee for Due Diligence. ORDINANCE NO. 15 -2008 — 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 (TBKAmerica) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 15 -2008 on first reading by title only. Presented by Councilor Wissel, this Ordinance is a request of TBK America, Inc. for a 5 year tax abatement for logistical distribution equipment in the amount of Sixty Four Thousand Four Hundred Dollars ($64,400). Ordinance No. 15 -2008 was referred to the Tax Abatement Committee for Due Diligence. ORDINANCE NO. 16 -2008 — 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 (TBKAmerica) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 16 -2008 on first reading by title only. Presented by Councilor Wissel, this Ordinance is a request of TBK America, Inc. for a 5 year tax abatement for information technology equipment in the amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000), Ordinance No. 16 -2008 was referred to the Tax Abatement Committee for Due Diligence. ORDINANCE NO. 17 -2008 - AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL, ACCEPTANCE, AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM THE INDIANA ARTS COMMISSION & ARTS PLACE The Clerk read Ordinance No. 17 -2008 on first reading by title only. Common Council Minutes March 3, 2008 Page 6 of 6 Presented by Katie Baldwin, Community Events Coordinator for the Park Department, this Ordinance would authorize the City of Richmond Parks & Recreation Department to submit a grant application and to accept said grant funding in an amount up to Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($7,500.00) from he Indiana Arts Commission and Arts Place. If awarded, said funds, would be appropriated to fund operating costs associated with the Richmond Parks and Recreation Department's Summer Concert Series. Councilor Welch moved to advance Ordinance No. 17 -2008 to second reading and to suspend the rules and read by title only with a second by Councilor Cruse - Nicholson. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. The Clerk read Ordinance No. 17 -2008 on second reading by title only. Council President Parker declared Ordinance No. 17 -2008 on second reading and public hearing. There being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Councilor Elstro moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 17 -2008 with a second by Councilor Cruse - Nicholson. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Councilor Miller moved to advance Ordinance No. 17 -2008 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 Ordinance No. 17 -2008 on third reading by title only. Ordinance No. 17 -2008 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, 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