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Home My Public Portal About04-07-2008PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, MONDAY, APRIL 7, 2008 The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session Monday, April 7, 2008 in the Council Chambers in said City. Council President Parker presided. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PRAYER BY COUNCILOR PARKER President Parker presided and the following business was conducted: ROLL CALL Councilors present were Howard "Jack" Elstro, Kelley Cruse - Nicholson, Clay Miller, Bing Welch, Larry Parker, Robert Goodwin, Diana Pappin and Phil Quinn. Absent was Bruce Wissel. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilor Welch moved to approve the minutes of the meeting of March 17, 2008, with a second by Councilor Pappin. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. PRESENTATIONS, MEMORIALS OR REMONSTRANCES, PETITIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS, MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS ■ PRESENTATION BY RICHMOND COMMUNITY SCHOOLS SUPERINTENDANT, DR. ALLAN BOURFF AND SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER, PAT HEINY Ms. Heiny presented copies of the new "dress code" for Richmond Community Schools and asked that Common Council endorse this Code by Resolution. She also invited Council to another "brainstorming" session to discuss collaboration regarding finances. ■ RESOLUTION NO. 1 -2008 - COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RELOCATION OF NEW MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT This Resolution would allow moving the existing tax abatement (Ordinance No. 85 -2006) from 1761 Sheridan Street to the new location of TBK America, Inc. at 3700 Industries Road. Both locations are in the same Economic Revitalization Area. Council President Parker declared Resolution No. 1 -2008 on Public Hearing. Speaking in favor was Dan Ogren, Esq. and Ed Potts, Plant Manager. There being no comments against the Resolution, Councilor Welch moved for adoption, with a second by Councilor Miller. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR • The Spring Clean Up begins Saturday, April 12 in the Starr Parkside Neighborhood. • The movie 1:47" commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the explosion in Downtown Richmond was debuted April 4. A plaque will be placed on the site. • The Main Street Bridge will be renamed Lamar Lundy Bridge with the dedication at 2:00 PM, April 19. • The City has received a highly competitive United States Environmental Protection Agency grant in the amount of $200,000. This grant is to be used for Brownfield remediation at the tar well at 16 East Main Street (Gas Company Building). Common Council Minutes April 7, 2008 Page 2 of 5 REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY Minutes of the March 13, 20 & 27, 2008 meetings were accepted as presented. REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS, STANDING COMMITTEES, SPECIAL COMMITTEES and /or ORGANIZATIONS - None MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS • The Urban Enterprise Association hosted a Resume Workshop to assist citizens wanting to re- enter the work force on April 5. Also assisting was Ivy Tech College. • Councilor Miller expressed his appreciation for the initiatives of the Police Department to save dollars, i.e., gasoline. • Councilor Welch congratulated Whitewater Community Television for their 20 years of service to our community. • Councilor Pappin inquired when the City will realize the full impact of the property tax reform. Mayor Hutton will be attending a legislative update on April 16 and will give a report at the next meeting. ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING Councilor Elstro moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance Nos. 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 & 25 -2008 on first reading by title only with a second by Councilor Welch. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. ORDINANCE NO. 20 -2008 - AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL, ACCEPTANCE, AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY The Clerk read Ordinance No. 20 -2008 on first reading by title only Presented by Assistant Fire Chief Oscar Abner, this Ordinance would authorize the City of Richmond to apply to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for, and to accept, grant funding in an amount up to One Hundred Five Thousand Sixty -Two Dollars and Zero Cents ($105,062.00). The City of Richmond, Indiana would commit to provide local funds from the Fire Department budget in an amount up to Ten Thousand Five Hundred Six Dollars and Zero Cents ($10,506.00) (10% of the total grant amount of $105,062.00) as required for said grant. This grant funding would be used to procure vehicle exhaust extraction systems for all fire stations. Councilor Welch moved to advance Ordinance No. 20 -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. 20 -2008 on second reading by title only. Council President Parker declared Ordinance No. 20 -2008 on second reading and public hearing. There being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Councilor Elstro moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 20 -2008 with a second by Councilor Cruse - Nicholson. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Councilor Elstro moved to advance Ordinance No. 20 -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. 20 -2008 on third reading by title only Ordinance No. 20 -2008 was adopted with an 8 -0 roll call vote. Common Council Minutes April 7, 2008 Page 3 of 5 ORDINANCE NO. 21 -2008 — A SPECIAL ORDINANCE CREATING A NEW FUND (707) FOR THE PAYMENT OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION PREMIUMS AND CLAIMS The Clerk read Ordinance No. 21 -2008 on first reading by title only. Presented by City Controller Tammy Glenn, this Ordinance would create a new fund (707) to be known as the Workers' Compensation Fund. Revenue sources for said fund shall come from the following: Transfers from each department based on its employees and the types of jobs and risks of injury that they have. These premiums would also be based on the amount of the reserve in the fund; interest Income; claim reimbursements; and any other sources deemed appropriate. All appropriations from this fund would be approved by Common Council. Expenditures from this fund shall include but not be limited to annual premiums for the City's Workers' Compensation policy premiums and actual claims as billed and approved by the City's Workers' Compensation administrator. Councilor Miller moved to amend Ordinance No. 21 -2008, paragraph No. 3, to read All claims and premium appropriations from this fund must be approved by Common Council. There was a second by Councilor Welch. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Councilor Welch moved to advance Ordinance No. 21 -2008 as amended 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. 21 -2008 as amended on second reading by title only. Council President Parker declared Ordinance No. 21 -2008 as amended on second reading and public hearing. There being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Councilor Elstro moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 21 -2008 as amended with a second by Councilor Cruse - Nicholson. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Councilor Pappin moved to advance Ordinance No. 21 -2008 as amended 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. 21 -2008 as amended on third reading by title only. Ordinance No. 21 -2008 as amended was adopted with an 8 -0 roll call vote. 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 held on first reading until April 21. 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 Common Council Minutes April 7, 2008 Page 4 of 5 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 held on first reading until April 21. ORDINANCE NO. 24 -2008 - AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL, ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM THE WAYNE COUNTY FOUNDATION The Clerk read Ordinance No. 24 -2008 on first reading by title only Presented by Katie Baldwin, this Ordinance would authorize the City of Richmond Department of Parks and Recreation to apply to the Wayne County Foundation for, and to accept, grant funding in an amount up to Five Hundred Dollars and Zero Cents ($500.00). If awarded, these funds would be appropriated for supplies for programs such as Kidz Nite Out, Lil' Kidz Club, Pre - School Open Gym and School's Out. Councilor Welch moved to advance Ordinance No. 24 -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. 24 -2008 on second reading by title only. Council President Parker declared Ordinance No. 24 -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. 24 -2008 with a second by Councilor Elstro. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Councilor Pappin moved to advance Ordinance No. 24 -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. 24 -2008 on third reading by title only. Ordinance No. 24 -2008 was adopted with an 8 -0 roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 25 -2008 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL, ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM THE WAYNE COUNTY FOUNDATION The Clerk read Ordinance No. 25 -2008 on first reading by title only Presented by Katie Baldwin, this Ordinance would authorize the City of Richmond Department of Parks and Recreation to apply to the Wayne County Foundation for, and to accept, grant funding in an amount up to Five Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($5000.00). If awarded, these funds would be appropriated for the Department's 2008 Summer Concert Series, to include artists' fees and promotional costs. Councilor Miller moved to advance Ordinance No. 25 -2008 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. 25 -2008 on second reading by title only. Council President Parker declared Ordinance No. 25 -2008 on second reading and public hearing. There being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Councilor Pappin moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 25 -2008 with a second by Councilor Cruse - Nicholson. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Councilor Elstro moved to advance Ordinance No. 25 -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. 25 -2008 on third reading by title only Ordinance No. 25 -2008 was adopted with an 8 -0 roll call vote. Common Council Minutes April 7, 2008 Page 5 of 5 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 LLC) 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. Ordinance No. 19 -2008 was held on second reading until April 21. 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