HomeMy Public PortalAbout05-05-2008PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA,
MONDAY, MAY 5, 2008
The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session Monday, May 5, 2008 in the Council
Chambers in said City.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRAYER BY COUNCILOR MILLER
President Parker presided and the following business was conducted:
ROLL CALL
Councilors present were Kelley Cruse - Nicholson, Bruce Wissel, Clay Miller, Bing Welch, Larry Parker, Robert
Goodwin, Diana Pappin and Phil Quinn. Absent was Howard "Jack" Elstro.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilor Welch moved to approve the minutes of the meeting of April 21, 2008, with a second by Councilor Quinn.
Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
PRESENTATIONS, MEMORIALS OR REMONSTRANCES, PETITIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS, MOTIONS,
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 2 -2008 — A RESOLUTION OF RICHMOND COMMON COUNCIL SUPPORTING THE
RICHMOND COMMUNITY SCHOOLS FOR THEIR ADOPTION OF A STUDENT DRESS CODE
This Resolution was read in its entirety by Walt Chidester, City Attorney.
Councilor Welch moved to accept Resolution No. 2 -2008, with a second by Councilor Goodwin. Upon a vote viva
voce, the motion passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 3 -2008 - A RESOLUTION OF RICHMOND COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE LEASE
PURCHASE AGREEMENT OF ONE FIRE TRUCK FOR THE RICHMOND FIRE DEPARTMENT AND TWO STREET
SWEEPERS FOR THE RICHMOND STREET DEPARTMENT
Presented by Fire Chief, Mike Crawley, and Street Commissioner, Bill Smith, this Resolution would authorize the City
of Richmond to enter into lease purchase agreements for one fire truck and two street sweepers. Councilor Wissel
questioned the cost effectiveness of this plan because of the interest paid over the five year lease. City Controller,
Tammy Glenn, explained the City would pay a lower interest rate by combining the three pieces of equipment.
Councilor Quinn moved to approve Resolution No. 3 -2008, with a second by Councilor Cruse - Nicholson. The motion
failed with a 2 -6 roll call vote. Dissenting were Councilors Wissel, Miller, Welch, Pappin, Goodwin and Parker.
Councilor Wissel moved to create Resolution No. 4 -2008 to reflect the lease purchase of the street sweepers only,
with a second by Councilor Welch. The motion passed with a 7 -1 roll call vote. Dissenting was Councilor Cruse -
Nicholson.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR
■ May is Historic Preservation Month. On May 12 there will be an unveiling of a sign designating Richmond a
Preserve America Community. This sign will be located at the Madonna of the Trail in Glen Miller Park.
■ The Comprehensive Plan will be introduced to the public on May 15. There will be a reception prior to the
regularly schedule Plan Commission meeting.
The final Neighborhood Spring Clean -Up will be Saturday, May 10
REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
Minutes of the April 17 & 24, 2008 meetings were accepted as presented.
REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS, STANDING COMMITTEES, SPECIAL COMMITTEES and /or
ORGANIZATIONS
None
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
■ Approximately 50 Richmond High School students were present. This is a requirement for credit in their
Government class.
■ Visioning is hosting an Elected Officials Meeting on June 4 and the Golay Center in Cambridge City.
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
Councilor Wissel moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance Nos. 31, 32, 34, 35 & 36 -2008 on first reading by
title only, with a second by Councilor Pappin. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
ORDINANCE NO. 31 -2008 - AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE CFF APPLICATION TO
THE INDIANA OFFICE OF COMMUNITY AND RURAL AFFAIRS AND ADDRESSING RELATED MATTERS (Parks
Master Plan)
Common Council Minutes
May 5, 2008
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The Clerk read Ordinance No. 31 -2008 on first reading by title only
Presented by Sonia Brock, Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation, this Ordinance would authorize the
City of Richmond to submit a planning grant application for grant funding in the amount of Twenty Thousand Dollars
($20,000.00) to address a Parks & Recreation Master Plan and to execute and administer a resultant grant.
Expressly subject to the City of Richmond receiving CDBG Planning funding from the Indiana Office of Community
and Rural Affairs, The City would commit to provide local funds in an amount up to Three Thousand Dollars
($3,000.00), in the form of local funds, as matching funds for said program.
Councilor Welch moved to advance Ordinance No. 31 -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. 31 -2008 on second reading by title only.
Council President Parker declared Ordinance No. 31 -2008 on second reading and public hearing. There being no
comments for or against the Ordinance, Councilor Wissel moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 31 -2008 with a
second by Councilor Welch. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Councilor Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 31 -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. 31 -2008 on third reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 31 -2008 was adopted with an 8 -0 roll call vote
ORDINANCE NO. 32 -2008 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL,
ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM THE WHITEWATER VALLEY REMC COMMUNITY
TRUST INC. (Park Dept. — Summer Movies)
Councilor Miller moved to strike Ordinance No. 32 -2008, with a second by Councilor Welch. Upon a vote viva voce,
the motion passed.
ORDINANCE NO. 34 -2008 - AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF RICHMOND TO
RECEIVE A DONATION (West End Bank)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 34 -2008 on first reading in its entirety.
Presented by Tony Foster, this Ordinance would authorize the City of Richmond to accept a donation from West End
Bank in the amount of Six Hundred Dollars ($600.00) to be used to fund the catering for the Comprehensive Plan
Implementation Open House Celebration.
Councilor Welch moved to advance Ordinance No. 34 -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. 34 -2008 on second reading by title only.
Council President Parker declared Ordinance No. 34 -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. 31-
2008 with a second by Councilor Welch. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Councilor Welch moved to advance Ordinance No. 34 -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. 34 -2008 on third reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 34 -2008 was adopted with an 8 -0 roll call vote
ORDINANCE NO. 35 -2008 - AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF RICHMOND TO
RECEIVE A DONATION (RP &L)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 35 -2008 on first reading in its entirety.
Presented by Tony Foster, this Ordinance would authorize the City of Richmond to accept a donation from Richmond
Power and Light in the amount of Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) to be used to fund the catering for the
Comprehensive Plan Implementation Open House Celebration.
Councilor Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 35 -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. 35 -2008 on second reading by title only.
Council President Parker declared Ordinance No. 35 -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. 35-
2008 with a second by Councilor Wissel. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Councilor Welch moved to advance Ordinance No. 35 -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. 35 -2008 on third reading by title only
Ordinance No. 35 -2008 was adopted with an 8 -0 roll call vote
Common Council Minutes
May 5, 2008
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ORDINANCE NO. 36 -2008 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF RICHMOND TO
RECEIVE A DONATION (Hill's Pet Nutrition)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 36 -2008 on first reading in its entirety.
Presented by Tony Foster, this Ordinance would authorize the City of Richmond to accept a donation from Hill's Pet
Nutrition in the amount of Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) to be used to fund the catering for the Comprehensive
Plan Implementation Open House Celebration.
Councilor Welch moved to advance Ordinance No. 36 -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. 36 -2008 on second reading by title only.
Council President Parker declared Ordinance No. 36 -2008 on second reading and public hearing. There being no
comments for or against the Ordinance, Councilor Wissel moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 36 -2008 with a
second by Councilor Miller. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Councilor Welch moved to advance Ordinance No. 36 -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. 36 -2008 on third reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 36 -2008 was adopted with an 8 -0 roll call vote
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
ORDINANCE NO. 22 -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 (Innatech, LLC)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 22 -2008 on second 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.
The Tax Abatement Committee requested Ordinance No. 22 -2008 be held awaiting additional information being
obtained from the Petitioner.
ORDINANCE NO. 23 -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 (Innatech, LLC)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 23 -2008 on second 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.
The Tax Abatement Committee requested Ordinance No. 23 -2008 be held awaiting additional information being
obtained from the Petitioner.
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