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Home My Public Portal About04-21-2008PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2008 The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session Monday, April 21, 2008 in the Council Chambers in said City. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PRAYER BY COUNCILOR WISSEL Vice President Goodwin presided and the following business was conducted: ROLL CALL Councilors present were Howard "Jack" Elstro, Kelley Cruse - Nicholson, Bruce Wissel, Clay Miller, Bing Welch, Robert Goodwin, Diana Pappin and Phil Quinn. Absent was Larry Parker. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilor Welch moved to approve a Memorandum of Proceedings for a Special Meeting of the Common Council on March 31, the minutes of the meeting of April 7 and a Special Meeting on April 14, 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 ■ Sue Routson and her Peer Helpers from Richmond High School. This group is one of ten in the Nation who are competing in the Act Out Loud initiative. Act Out Loud is a national teen- and school -led activism competition to help spread the word about safe teen driving. Pedestrian, Bicycle and Motorcycle Safety. Council was presented with a Proclamation regarding Youth Traffic Safety to be considered for adoption. Councilor Wissel moved to adopt this Proclamation, with a second by Councilor Miller. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR ■ The National Road Bridge was rededicated as the Lamar Lundy Memorial Bridge on April 19. ■ The Spring Clean -Ups are going well. REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY Minutes of the April 3 and 10, 2008 meetings were accepted as presented. REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS, STANDING COMMITTEES, SPECIAL COMMITTEES and /or ORGANIZATIONS MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS ■ Councilor Welch inquired about the status of the Resolution addressing the Richmond Community Schools Dress Code. Mr. Chidester answered it will be presented for consideration at the May 5 meeting. Common Council Minutes April 21, 2008 Page 2 of 4 ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING Councilor Elstro moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance Nos. 22, 23, 26, 27, 28 & 29 -2008 on first reading by title only with a second by Councilor Cruse - Nicholson. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. ORDINANCE NO. 22 -2008 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 69 -2007, THE APPROVAL OF A STATEMENT OF BENEFITS FOR A PROPERTY OWNER APPLYING FOR DEDUCTIONS UNDER I.C. 6 -1.1 -12.1 (Innatech, LLC) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 22 -2008 on first reading by title only. This Ordinance is a request of Innatech, LLC for a 10 -year tax abatement for manufacturing equipment valued at $12,780,500. Ordinance No. 22 -2008 was referred to the Tax Abatement Committee for due diligence. ORDINANCE NO. 23 -2008 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 69 -2007, THE APPROVAL OF A STATEMENT OF BENEFITS FOR A PROPERTY OWNER APPLYING FOR DEDUCTIONS UNDER I.C. 6 -1.1 -12.1 (Innatech, LLC) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 23 -2008 on first reading by title only. This Ordinance is a request of Innatech, LLC for a 10 -year tax abatement for real estate valued at $2,513,574. Ordinance No. 23 -2008 was referred to the Tax Abatement Committee for due diligence. ORDINANCE NO. 26 -2008 — A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP FOR A CERTAIN PARCEL FROM C -2, COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, TO C -4, GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (4500 National Road East) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 26 -2008 on first reading by title only This Ordinance is a petition to rezone the property at 4500 National Road East, more commonly known as paved property behind the current Wetzel Family Ford dealership, from C -2 Commercial District to C -4 General Business District in order to allow the owner to operate the property for outdoor sales and display. Ordinance No. 26 -2008 was referred to the Plan Commission for public hearing at its meeting on April 24, 2008. ORDINANCE NO. 27 -2008 — A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP FOR A CERTAIN PARCEL FROM M -1, LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, TO SPECIAL USE DISTRICT (308 NW "F" Street) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 27 -2008 on first reading by title only. Presented by Tony Foster of Metropolitan Development, this Ordinance is a petition to rezone the property at 308 NW "F" Street from M -1 Light Industrial District to M -1 Special Use District in order to allow the owner to operate the property as a junkyard. Ordinance No. 27 -2008 was referred to the Plan Commission for public hearing at its meeting on April 24, 2008. Common Council Minutes April 21, 2008 Page 3 of 4 ORDINANCE NO. 28 -2008 — A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP FOR A CERTAIN PARCEL FROM 0-1, GREENBELT DISTRICT, TO R -4, MULTI - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (301 Greenbriar Drive) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 28 -2008 on first reading by title only. Presented by Tony Foster of Metropolitan Development, this Ordinance is a petition to rezone the property at 201 Greenbrier Drive (formerly known as the Hayes Arboretum Swim Club) from 0-1 Greenbelt District to R -4 Multi - Family Residence District in order to allow the owner to develop the property for residential purposes. Ordinance No. 28 -2008 was referred to the Plan Commission for public hearing at its meeting on April 24, 2008. ORDINANCE NO. 29 -2008 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2008 BUDGET The Clerk read Ordinance No. 29 -2008 on first reading by title only. Presented by City Attorney Walt Chidester, this Ordinance would transfer $4,270 from Regular Salaries to Contract Services within the 2008 Law Department Budget. Councilor Welch moved to advance Ordinance No. 29 -2008 to second reading and to suspend the rules and read by title only with a second by Councilor Quinn. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. The Clerk read Ordinance No. 29 -2008 on second reading by title only. Council Vice President Goodwin declared Ordinance No. 29 -2008 on second reading and public hearing. There being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Councilor Elstro moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 29 -2008 with a second by Councilor Cruse - Nicholson. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Councilor Welch moved to advance Ordinance No. 29 -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. 29 -2008 on third reading by title only. Ordinance No. 29 -2008 was adopted with an 8 -0 roll call vote ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 19 -2008 — AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 69 -2007, THE APPROVAL OF A STATEMENT OF BENEFITS FOR A PROPERTY OWNER APPLYING FOR DEDUCTIONS UNDER I.C. 6 -1.1 -12.1 (CDM Associates) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 19 -2008 on second reading by title only. This Ordinance is a request of CDM Associates, LLC. For a ten -year tax abatement for real estate valued at $3.5 million. The Tax Abatement Committee recommended approval. Council Vice President Goodwin declared Ordinance No. 19 -2008 on second reading and public hearing. There being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Councilor Elstro moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 19 -2008 with a second by Councilor Pappin. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Councilor Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 19 -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. Common Council Minutes April 21, 2008 Page 4 of 4 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 19 -2008 on third reading by title only. Ordinance No. 19 -2008 was adopted with an 8 -0 roll call vote 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 Bob Goodwin Bob Goodwin, Vice President ATTEST: S/S Karen Chasteen Karen Chasteen, City Clerk