HomeMy Public PortalAbout05-19-2008PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA,
MONDAY, MAY 19, 2008
The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session Monday, May 19, 2008 in the
Council Chambers in said City.
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, Bruce Wissel, Clay Miller, Bing Welch,
Larry Parker, Robert Goodwin, Diana Pappin and Phil Quinn.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilor Wissel moved to approve the minutes of the meeting of May 5, 2008, with a second by Councilor
Pappin. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
PRESENTATIONS, MEMORIALS OR REMONSTRANCES, PETITIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS, MOTIONS,
RESOLUTIONS
None
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR
■ To date, the income for 2008 is down $1.7 million
■ The Comprehensive Plan was unveiled on May 15
■ 107 warrants have been issued for tall grass
■ The last week of the Spring Clean -Up produced 55 -58 tons of trash
■ Veterans will be selling their poppies for Memorial Day
REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
Minutes of the May 1 & 8, 2008 meetings were accepted as presented.
REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS, STANDING COMMITTEES, SPECIAL COMMITTEES and /or
ORGANIZATIONS
None
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Councilor Quinn asked about materials being stolen from the Veteran's Memorial site. Mayor Hutton
reported that additional security measures will be taken.
Councilor Quinn also asked what measures departments are taking to conserve fuel. The Mayor
stated that part of the pledge of the City when designated a CLEAN City was to reduce the use at least
ten percent overall. The Police Department will be making a decision about cruisers being taken home
by officers by next week.
Councilor Wissel reported the Chamber of Commerce asked if Common Council will adopt a street —
NW 5t" Street from Richmond Avenue to the National Road. President Parker said this subject will be
discussed and brought back at the next meeting.
Councilor Elstro moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance Nos. 37 & 38 -2008 on first reading by title
only with a second by Councilor Quinn. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
ORDINANCE NO. 37 -2008 - A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP FOR A CERTAIN
PARCEL FROM R -3 ONE -EIGHT FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO R -3 SPECIAL USE DISTRICT (2116
East Main Street)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 37 -2008 on first reading by title only.
Presented by Scott Zimmerman, City Planner, this Ordinance is a petition to rezone the property at 2116 East
Main Street from R -3 One -to -Eight Family Residence District to R -3 One -to -Eight Family Residence Special
Use District in order to allow the owner to develop the property as a bed and breakfast.
Ordinance No. 37 -2008 was referred to the Richmond Advisory Plan Commission for public hearing at its
meeting on May 29, 2008.
Common Council Minutes
May 19, 2008
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ORDINANCE NO. 38 -2008 - AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL,
ACCEPTANCE, AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM THE INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION (Safe Routes to Schools)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 38 -2008 on first reading by title only.
Presented by Scott Zimmerman, this Ordinance would authorize the City of Richmond to submit a grant
application to the Indiana Department of Transportation through its program, Safe Routes to Schools. The City
would also be authorized to accept said grant funding in an amount up to Ninety -Six Thousand Five Hundred
Ninety -One Dollars ($96,591). If awarded, said funds would be appropriated for the construction of sidewalks
in the City of Richmond.
Councilor Welch moved to advance Ordinance No. 38 -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. 38 -2008 on second reading by title only.
Council President Parker declared Ordinance No. 38 -2008 on second reading and public hearing. There being
no comments for or against the Ordinance, Councilor Wissel moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 38 -2008
with a second by Councilor Welch. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Councilor Welch moved to advance Ordinance No. 38 -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. 38 -2008 on third reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 38 -2008 was adopted with a 9 -0 roll call vote.
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
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 second reading by title only.
Presented by Councilor Wissel, 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. This Ordinance was heard at the April Richmond Advisory Plan Commission which
voted unanimously to recommend approval.
Council President Parker declared Ordinance No. 26 -2008 on second reading and public hearing. Speaking in
favor was Steve Rabe, Attorney for the McKinny Family Trust. There being no comments against the
Ordinance, Councilor Elstro moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 26 -2008 with a second by Councilor
Cruse - Nicholson. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Councilor Welch moved to advance Ordinance No. 26 -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. 26 -2008 on third reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 26 -2008 was adopted with a 9 -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 Larry Parker
Larry Parker, President
ATTEST: S/S Karen Chasteen
Karen Chasteen, City Clerk