HomeMy Public PortalAbout09-27-2007 - 2008 Budget Adoption HearingPROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA,
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2007
The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana held the 2008 Budget Adoption Hearing Thursday,
September 27, 2007, in the Council Chambers in said City.
ROLL CALL
Councilors present were Howard "Jack" Elstro, Etta Lundy, Bruce Wissel, Karl Sharp, Bing Welch, Larry
Parker, Al Glover, Gil Klose and Diana Pappin.
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
ORDINANCE NO. 47 -2007 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE FIXING THE ANNUAL
COMPENSATION OF ALL ELECTED CITY OFFICERS FOR 2008
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 47 -2007 as amended on second reading by title only.
This Ordinance contains the proposed compensation for all elected city officers for fiscal year 2008.
Councilor Welch moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 47 -2007 as amended with a second by
Councilor Wissel. The motion failed with Councilor Glover casting a dissenting vote.
City Attorney Chidester cautioned Council against not taking a vote on this Ordinance. If not passed at
this meeting, the State of Indiana would intervene. In light of Mr. Chidester's comments, Councilor Welch
moved to reconsider engrossment of Ordinance No. 47 -2007 as amended with a second by Councilor
Glover. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Councilor Welch moved to advance Ordinance No. 47 -2007 as amended to third and final reading and
read by title only with a second by Councilor Parker. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 47 -2007 as amended on third reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 47 -2007 as amended was adopted with a 7 -2 roll call vote. Dissenting were Councilors
Glover and Klose.
ORDINANCE NO. 46 -2007 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO BE KNOWN AS THE 2008
SALARY ORDINANCE
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 46 -2007 as amended on second reading by title only.
This Ordinance contains the proposed salaries for civilian employees for fiscal year 2008.
Councilor Welch moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 46 -2007 as amended with a second by
Councilor Sharp. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Councilor Lundy moved to advance Ordinance No. 46 -2007 as amended to third and final reading and
read by title only with a second by Councilor Elstro. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 46 -2007 as amended on third reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 46 -2007 as amended was adopted with a 9 -0 roll call vote.
Common Council Minutes
September 27, 2007
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ORDINANCE NO. 45 -2007 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO BE KNOWN AS THE 2008
BUDGET
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 45 -2007 as amended on second reading by title only.
This Ordinance is the proposed budget for fiscal year 2008.
Councilor Klose stated that the reduced amount of $94,000 for the Human Rights Budget reflected the
Year 2004. If that amount is multiplied by the rate of inflation, the total would be $113,000. Councilor
Klose moved to amend the Human Rights portion of the 2008 Budget from $94,000 to $113,000, with a
second by Councilor Glover. The motion was rejected with a 3 -6 roll call vote. Dissenting were
Councilors Elstro, Wissel, Sharp, Welch, Parker and Pappin.
Councilor Elstro moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 45 -2007 as amended with a second by
Councilor Wissel. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Councilor Lundy moved to advance Ordinance No. 45 -2007 as amended to third and final reading and
read by title only with a second by Councilor Elstro. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 45 -2007 as amended on third reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 45 -2007 as amended was adopted with a 7 -2 roll call vote. Dissenting were Councilors
Lundy and Glover.
ORDINANCE NO. 48 -2007 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR
SERVICES FROM THE RICHMOND SANITARY DISTRICT, RICHMOND POWER & LIGHT, MOTOR
VEHICLE HIGHWAY AND PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT FUNDS TO THE GENERAL
FUND IN 2008
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 48 -2007 on second reading by title only.
This Ordinance would authorize payment for services from various departments to the General Fund in
fiscal year 2008.
Councilor Elstro moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 48 -2007, with a second by Councilor Wissel.
Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Councilor Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 48 -2007 to third and final reading and read by title
only with a second by Councilor Sharp. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 48 -2007 on third reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 48 -2007 was adopted with a 9 -0 roll call vote.
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