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Home My Public Portal About12-15-2008PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2008 The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session Monday, December 15, 2008 in the Council Chambers in said City. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PRAYER BY COUNCILOR ELSTRO 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 Welch moved to approve the minutes of the meeting of December 1, 2008, supported by Councilor Pappin. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. PRESENTATIONS, MEMORIALS OR REMONSTRANCES, PETITIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS, MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 11 -2008 — A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A DESIGNATION OF WAYNE COUNTY AS RECIPIENT OF ONE -HALF OF A FRACTIONAL AMOUNT OF CERTIFIED DISTRIBUTION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCOME TAX FUNDS Presented by City Attorney Walt Chidester, this Resolution would authorize the Mayor to sign a designation of Wayne County as recipient of one -half of a fractional amount of a certified distribution of Economic Development Income Tax Funds. After discussion regarding the representation distribution, Councilor Wissel moved to request Council President Parker to call for a vote, supported by Councilor Elstro. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Resolution No. 11 -2008 was defeated with a 0 -9 roll call vote. Mayor Hutton will meet with County and Chamber of Commerce officials to discuss this issue. COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR ■ Mayor Hutton reiterated the Street Department will be concentrating on clearing and treating hills, bridges and arterial streets during inclement weather. REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY Minutes of the November 26 and December 4, 2008 meetings were accepted as presented. Common Council Minutes December 15, 2008 Page 2 of 4 REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS, STANDING COMMITTEES, SPECIAL COMMITTEES and /or ORGANIZATIONS • ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION — BOARD REAPPOINTMENT — GARY HACKMAN Councilor Welch moved to reappoint Gary Hackman to serve on the Board of Directors of the Economic Development Corporation, supported by Councilor Pappin. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. • SONIA BROCK — DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION The Park Board has decided to close the Glen Miller golf course, keep Highland Lake Golf Course open and pursue outsourcing maintenance. There will be more details announced later. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS None ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING Councilor Elstro moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance Nos. 88, 89, 90 and 91 -2008 on first reading by title only, supported by Councilor Miller. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. ORDINANCE NO. 88 -2008 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 55- 2008 KNOWN AS THE 2009 SALARY ORDINANCE The Clerk read Ordinance No. 88 -2008 on first reading by title only. This Ordinance would amend Ordinance No. 55 -2008 by deleting the annual amounts for each position and appropriating additional funds for a 27th pay period in 2008. Councilor Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 88 -2008 to second reading and to suspend the rules and read by title only, supported by Councilor Miller. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. The Clerk read Ordinance No. 88 -2008 on second reading by title only. Council President Parker declared Ordinance No. 88 -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. 88 -2008, supported by Councilor Elstro. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Councilor Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 88 -2008 to third and final reading and suspend the rules and read by title only, supported by Councilor Cruse - Nicholson. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. The Clerk read Ordinance No. 88 -2008 on third reading by title only. Ordinance No. 88 -2008 was adopted with an 8 -1 roll call vote. Dissenting was Councilor Welch. ORDINANCE NO. 89 -2008 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 54- 2008 KNOWN AS THE 2009 ELECTED OFFICIAL SALARY ORDINANCE The Clerk read Ordinance No.89 -2008 on first reading by title only. This Ordinance would amend Ordinance No. 54 -2008 by deleting the annual amounts for each position and appropriating additional funds for a 27th pay period in 2008. Common Council Minutes December 15, 2008 Page 3 of 4 Councilor Elstro moved to advance Ordinance No. 89 -2008 to second reading and to suspend the rules and read by title only, supported by Councilor Miller. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. The Clerk read Ordinance No. 89 -2008 on second reading by title only. Council President Parker declared Ordinance No. 89 -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. 89 -2008, supported by Councilor Elstro. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Councilor Elstro moved to advance Ordinance No. 89 -2008 to third and final reading and suspend the rules and read by title only, supported by Councilor Miller. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. The Clerk read Ordinance No. 89 -2008 on third reading by title only. Ordinance No. 89 -2008 was adopted with a 6 -3 roll call vote. Dissenting were Councilors Wissel, Welch and Parker. ORDINANCE NO. 90 -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 ( Ahaus Tool) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 90 -2008 on first reading by title only. This Ordinance is a request of Ahaus Tool for a ten year tax abatement for equipment valued at $130,000. Ordinance No. 90 -2008 was referred to the Tax Abatement Committee for due diligence. ORDINANCE NO. 91 -2008 — A SPECIAL ORDINANCE CREATING A NEW FUND (402) TO BE KNOWN AS THE CERTIFIED TECHNOLOGY PARK FUND AND APPROPRIATING PROCEEDS The Clerk read Ordinance No. 91 -2008 on first reading by title only. Presented by the Director of Metropolitan Development Tony Foster, this Ordinance would authorize the City of Richmond through its Redevelopment Commission, to establish a Certified Technology Park Fund to receive proceeds distributed to the Redevelopment Commission in accordance with Indiana Code 36- 7-32. Councilor Welch moved to advance Ordinance No. 91 -2008 to second reading and to suspend the rules and read by title only, supported by Councilor Miller. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. The Clerk read Ordinance No. 91 -2008 on second reading by title only. Council President Parker declared Ordinance No. 91 -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. 91 -2008, supported by Councilor Pappin. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Councilor Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 91 -2008 to third and final reading and suspend the rules and read by title only, supported by Councilor Welch. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. The Clerk read Ordinance No. 91 -2008 on third reading by title only. Ordinance No. 91 -2008 was adopted with a 9 -0 roll call vote. Common Council Minutes December 15, 2008 Page 4 of 4 ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 75 -2008 — AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE RECOVERY OF COSTS FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE RICHMOND FIRE DEPARTMENT; ESTABLISHING FEE SCHEDULES; AND APPROVING APPROPRIATIONS OF FEE PAYMENTS Ordinance No. 75 -2008 was tabled until further notice. 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