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HomeMy Public PortalAbout06-02-2008PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, MONDAY, JUNE 2, 2008 The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session Monday, June 2, 2008 in the Council Chambers in said City. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PRAYER BY COUNCILOR WELCH 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 Pappin moved to approve the minutes of the meeting of May 19, 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 None COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR ■ Mayor Hutton announced the 1St and 2nd place winners of the "If I Were Mayor Contest ". Out of 3,000 entries, 362 were from Richmond. First Place: Karl Maurer, Seton West School and Second Place: Kita Shipley, Friends School. ■ Representatives of the Westview Elementary School were present and previewed their community service projects at the Adult Day Care and Jack's Emporium. REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY Minutes of the May 15 & 22, 2008 meetings were accepted as presented. REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS, STANDING COMMITTEES, SPECIAL COMMITTEES and /or ORGANIZATIONS None MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS ■ Councilor Miller thanked the Mayor and the Economic Development Corporation for their efforts in attempting to keep Marvel Industries in our Community. ■ On behalf of the Department of Metropolitan Development, City Attorney Chidester presented Mayor Hutton with the 2007 Hoosier Planning Award for Distinguished Leadership of an Elected Official. Common Council Minutes June 2, 2008 Page 2 of 3 ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING Councilor Elstro moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance Nos. 33, 39 & 40 -2008 on first reading by title only with a second by Councilor Miller. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. ORDINANCE NO. 33 -2008 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2008 BUDGET (Street) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 33 -2008 on first reading by title only. Presented by Street Commissioner, Bill Smith, this Ordinance would authorize the transfer of funds within the General Fund -Motor Vehicle Highway budget to cover the costs of Salt, Fleet Gasoline and Concrete. Councilor Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 33 -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. 33 -2008 on second reading by title only. Council President Parker declared Ordinance No. 33 -2008 on second reading and public hearing. There being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Councilor Elstro moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 33 -2008 with a second by Councilor Cruse - Nicholson. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Councilor Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 33 -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. 33 -2008 on third reading by title only. Ordinance No. 33 -2008 was adopted with an 9 -0 roll call vote ORDINANCE NO. 39 -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 (Custom Woodworking - real estate) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 39 -2008 on first reading by title only. This Ordinance is a request of Custom Woodworking Solutions, Inc. for a ten -year tax abatement on real estate valued at $25,000. Ordinance No. 39 -2008 was referred to the Tax Abatement Committee for due diligence. ORDINANCE NO. 40 -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 (Custom Woodworking - equipment) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 40 -2008 on first reading by title only. This Ordinance is a request of Custom Woodworking Solutions, Inc. for a ten -year tax abatement on manufacturing equipment valued at $10,000. Ordinance No. 40 -2008 was referred to the Tax Abatement Committee for due diligence. ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING 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) Common Council Minutes June 2, 2008 Page 3 of 3 This Ordinance was held on second reading until the June 16, 2008 meeting at the request of George Sowers, Attorney for the Petitioner. City Attorney Chidester stated this would be the last continuance of Ordinance No. 27 -2008. 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