HomeMy Public PortalAbout01-20-2009PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA,
TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2009
The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session Tuesday, January 20, 2009
in the Council Chambers in said City.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRAYER BY COUNCILOR WISSEL
President Wissel presided and the following business was conducted:
ROLL CALL
Councilors present were Howard "Jack" Elstro, Bruce Wissel, Clay Miller, Bing Welch, Larry Parker,
Robert Goodwin, Diana Pappin and Phil Quinn. Absent was Kelley Cruse - Nicholson.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilor Miller moved to approve the minutes of the meeting of January 5, 2009, supported 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
■ The Fire Department received a grant for radios
REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
Minutes of the January 8, 2009 meeting was accepted as presented.
REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS, STANDING COMMITTEES, SPECIAL COMMITTEES
and /or ORGANIZATIONS
A. POLICE COMPLAINT ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Rev. Rick White has expressed his desire to
be reappointed to the Police Complaint Advisory Committee. Additional nominations can be
submitted for consideration until the February 2, 2009 meeting.
B. SANITARY DISTRICT:
■ Superintendent Sam Lahanis reviewed Chapter 93 (Refuse) violation procedures.
Mr. Lahanis announced a Public Hearing for rates for Sanitary and Stormwater charges
on January 27, 2009, 7 PM in the Council Chambers.
■ Johnson Controls presented information regarding additional projects. Funding details
will be presented at a later date.
Common Council Minutes
January 20, 2009
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■ The members of the Committee designated for the Economic Development Corporation
negotiations include City of Richmond Councilors Pappin and Parker, and representatives of
Wayne Council Commission and Council. Mr. Parker will update Council regularly.
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
Councilor Elstro moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance Nos. 1, 2 & 4 -2009 on first reading by
title only, supported by Councilor Goodwin. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
ORDINANCE NO. 1 -2009 — A GENERAL ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 74 OF THE RICHMOND
CODE REGARDING PARKING FACILITIES
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 1 -2009 on first reading by title only
Traffic Division Captain Hopkins reported on January 8, 2009, the Board of Public Works and Safety
approved the elimination of certain charges associated with certain parking facilities. This Ordinance
would amend Chapter 74.47 of the Richmond Code to reflect the changes.
A meeting of the Parking Committee relative to off - street parking has been scheduled for January 23.
Councilor Welch moved to advance Ordinance No. 90 -2008 to second reading and to suspend the rules
and read by title only, supported by Councilor Parker. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion failed.
Dissenting was Councilor Pappin.
Ordinance No. 90 -2008 will be held on second reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 2 -2009 — A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP FOR A CERTAIN
PARCEL FROM R -4 TO R -4 SPECIAL USE (126 North 7" Street)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 2 -2009 on first reading by title only.
Presented by City Planner Scott Zimmerman, this Ordinance is a petition to rezone the property at 126
North 7th Street from R -4 Multi Family Residence District to R -4 Multi Family Residence Special Use
District in order to allow the owner to develop the property for a Financial Services Office.
Ordinance No. 2 -2009 will be referred to the Plan Commission for public hearing at its January 22, 2009
meeting.
ORDINANCE NO. 4 -2009 — A GENERAL ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 91: ANIMALS OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND CODE
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 4 -2009 on first reading by title only.
Presented by Assistant City Attorney Vessels, this Ordinance would replace Richmond Code Chapter 91:
Animals. Proposed Ordinance 55 -2007 would be stricken due to the passage of time and numerous
changes.
Ordinance No. 4 -2009 will be heard by the Committee of the Whole on March 9, 2009, at 7:00 PM
Common Council Minutes
January 20, 2009
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ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
ORDINANCE NO. 55 -2007 — A GENERAL ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 91: ANIMALS OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND CODE
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 55 -2007 on second reading by title only.
Councilor Parker moved to strike Ordinance No. 55 -2007, supported by Councilor Welch. Upon a vote
viva voce, the motion passed. This Ordinance will be replaced by Ordinance No. 4 -2009.
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