HomeMy Public PortalAbout01-05-2009PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA,
MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 2009
The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session Monday, January 5, 2009
in the Council Chambers in said City.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRAYER BY COUNCILOR CRUSE - NICHOLSON
President Parker presided and the following business was conducted:
ROLL CALL:
Present were: Howard "Jack" Elstro, Kelley Cruse - Nicholson, Bruce Wissel, Clayton Miller, Bing Welch,
Larry Parker, Diana Pappin, Phil Quinn and Bob Goodwin.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
Council President Parker opened the floor for nominations for the offices of President and Vice President
of the Richmond Common Council.
Councilor Miller nominated Councilor Wissel to serve as President with a second by Councilor Pappin.
Councilor Quinn moved to close the nominations, with a second by Councilor Parker. Upon a vote viva
voce, the motion passed. Upon a vote viva voce, Councilor Wissel was elected President for 2009.
Councilor Pappin nominated Councilor Miller to serve as Vice President with a second by Councilor
Quinn. Councilor Parker moved to close the nominations, with a second by Councilor Welch. Upon a
vote viva voce, the motion passed. Upon a vote viva voce, Councilor Miller was elected Vice President
for 2009.
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Newly elected President Wissel presided over the business meeting.
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Councilor Welch moved to approve the minutes of the meeting of December 15, 2008, supported by
Councilor Pappin. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
PRESENTATIONS, MEMORIALS OR REMONSTRANCES, PETITIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS,
MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS
Council President Wissel presented a gift to outgoing President Parker as a token of appreciation for his
service to Council.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR
■ Mayor Hutton congratulated the Sanitary District for the smooth operation of holiday trash pick up.
REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
Minutes of the December 11, 18 & 30, 2008 meetings were accepted as presented.
Common Council Minutes
January 5, 2009
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REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS, STANDING COMMITTEES, SPECIAL COMMITTEES
and /or ORGANIZATIONS
■ TONY FOSTER, DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT:
Mr. Foster notified Council of a joint meeting of Common Council and the Plan Advisory
Commission on January 15, 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers. The purpose of this meeting is to
discuss the proposed Unified Development Ordinance.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
■ RESOLUTION NO. 11 -2008: City Attorney Walt Chidester, reported on the negotiations relative
to the Agreement between the City of Richmond, Wayne County and the Economic Development
Corporation. To date, it is proposed the contract be for a one year term in lieu of four years with
June 30 as the deadline for negotiation. The changes would include an appointment to the Board
by City Council.
Councilor Parker moved to draft a Resolution which would allow the Agreement with the County
and the Economic Development Corporation to continue for one year and to continue with
negotiations, supported by Councilor Pappin. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
■ COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
The following 2009 Committee appointments were made:
Animal Welfare:
Audit /Personnel:
Aviation Board:
Budget Advisory:
Capital Equipment:
Community Services:
Economic Development Commission
Economic Development Corporation:
Housing:
Parks /Recreation:
Plan Commission:
Public Safety:
Public Works /Sanitary:
Street Trees:
Tax Abatement:
Transportation:
Urban Enterprise Association:
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
None
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
Elstro
Pappin
Welch
Cruse - Nicholson
Quinn
Cruse - Nicholson
Welch
Pappin
Cruse - Nicholson
Miller
Wissel
Goodwin
Goodwin
Pappin
Miller — Chair, Welch, Goodwin and Parker
Elstro
Quinn
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)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 90 -2008 on second reading by title only.
Common Council Minutes
January 5, 2009
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This Ordinance is a request of Ahaus Tool for a ten year tax abatement for equipment valued at
$130,000. The Tax Abatement Committee recommended approval.
Council President Wissel declared Ordinance No. 90 -2008 on second reading and public hearing.
Councilor Welch moved to amend the Statement of Benefits to reflect the Name of taxpayer to be Ahaus
Tool & Engineering, Inc., supported by Councilor Parker. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
There being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Councilor Cruse - Nicholson moved for
engrossment of Ordinance No. 90 -2008 as amended, supported by Councilor Welch. Upon a vote viva
voce, the motion passed.
Councilor Welch moved to advance Ordinance No. 90 -2008 as amended to third and final reading and
suspend the rules and read by title only, supported by Councilor Pappin. Upon a vote viva voce, the
motion passed.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 90 -2008 on third reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 90 -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 Bruce Wissel
Bruce Wissel, President
ATTEST: S/S Karen Chasteen
Karen Chasteen, City Clerk