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THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA,
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009
The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session Tuesday, September 8,
2009 in the Council Chambers in said City.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRAYER BY COUNCILOR QUINN
Vice President Miller presided and the following business was conducted:
ROLL CALL
Councilors present were Howard "Jack" Elstro, Kelley Cruse - Nicholson, Clay Miller, Bing Welch, Larry
Parker, Robert Goodwin, Diana Pappin and Phil Quinn. Absent was Bruce Wissel.
Also present were: Hon. Sally Hutton, Mayor; Police Chief Kris Wolski; City Attorney Walt Chidester; City
Controller Tammy Glenn; Director of Metropolitan Development Tony Foster; City Clerk Karen Chasteen;
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation Bill Thistlethwaite; Majors Bob Hobson and Mark Connery,
Richmond Police Department; Sanitary District Superintendent Sam Lahanis; Assistant City Attorney Kim
Vessels; Blair Beach of Parks and Recreation; Monica Burns, Deputy City Clerk; Tim McClain of Osborn
Industries; Kelly Hale, Realtor; Jerry Day and Kim and Dave Dorston of Richmond.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilor Pappin moved to approve the minutes of the meeting of August 17, 2009 and Memorandum of
Proceedings for the Committee of the Whole August 25 & 26, 2009, supported by Councilor Parker.
Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
PRESENTATIONS, MEMORIALS OR REMONSTRANCES, PETITIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS,
MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 7 -2009 — LOCAL RESOLUTION APPROVING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUNDED PARKS & RECREATION MASTER PLAN
Mr. Welch moved to adopt Resolution No. 7 -2009, supported by Ms. Cruse - Nicholson. Upon a vote viva
voce, the motion passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 8 -2009 — 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
Mr. Welch moved to adopt Resolution No. 8 -2009, supported by Mr. Parker. Upon a vote viva voce, the
motion passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 9 -2009 — AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION OF COMBAT
MATERIAL
Presented by Ms. Vessels, this Resolution would authorize the City of Richmond to receive a Huey
Helicopter to be put on display in the Veteran's Memorial Park.
Mr. Welch moved to adopt Resolution No. 9 -2009, supported by Ms. Pappin. Upon a vote viva voce, the
motion passed.
Common Council Minutes
September 8, 2009
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PLAYFUL CITY DESIGNATION — Ms. Beach outlined the Playful City Designation for the City of
Richmond. There is a direct line between play deficiencies and childhood obesity, childhood depression,
the inability to interact with peers, etc. The Playful City task force is committee to "play." Kids who play
more make well adjusted adults. The Kaboom organization designated Richmond a Playful City in July,
2009. There are 50 play spaces in Richmond.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR
■ There is also a plan for adults to enjoy Richmond Park activities
■ The Fall Festival will be held September 11 and 12 with the KidsFest Parade, activities on the
Starr Gennett site, Dowtown Richmond, the Depot District and the Wayne County Museum.
REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
Minutes of the August 20 & 27, 2009 meetings were accepted as presented.
REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS, STANDING COMMITTEES, SPECIAL COMMITTEES
and /or ORGANIZATIONS
None
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Mr. Parker moved to strike Ordinance No. 46 -2009, supported by Ms. Pappin. Upon a vote viva voce, the
motion passed.
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
Councilor Elstro moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance Nos. 40, 41, 42, 43, 49, 52, 54, 55 &
56 -2009 on first reading by title only, supported by Councilor Parker. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion
passed.
ORDINANCE NO. 40 -2009 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO BE KNOWN AS THE 2010
BUDGET
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 40 -2009 on first reading by title only.
The 2010 Budget Ordinance was presented by Ms. Glenn.
Ordinance No. 40 -2009 was held on first reading until the Budget Adoption meeting on September 28,
2009.
ORDINANCE NO. 41 — 2009 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE FIXING THE ANNUAL
COMPENSATION OF ALL ELECTED CITY OFFICERS FOR 2010
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 41 -2009 on first reading by title only.
Presented by Ms. Glenn, this Ordinance would set the annual compensation for all elected City officials
for the year 2010.
Ordinance No. 41 -2009 was held on first reading.
Common Council Minutes
September 8, 2009
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ORDINANCE NO. 42 -2009 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO BE KNOWN AS THE 2010
SALARY ORDINANCE
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 42 -2009 on first reading by title only.
Presented by Ms. Glenn, this Ordinance would set the annual compensation for all civilian City
employees for the year 2010.
Ordinance No. 42 -2009 was held on first reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 43 -2009 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR
SERVICES FROM THE RICHMOND SANITARY DISTRICT, RICHMOND POWER & LIGHT, MOTOR
VEHICLE HIGHWAY, AND PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT FUNDS TO THE GENERAL
FUND IN 2010
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 43 -2009 on first reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 43 -2009 was held on first reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 49 -2009 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A REDUCTION IN
APPROPRIATIONS FROM CERTAIN FUNDS
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 49 -2009 on first reading by title only.
Presented by Ms. Glenn, this Ordinance would authorize the 2009 budget be amended by reducing the
amount in certain funds.
Mr. Welch moved to advance Ordinance No. 49 -2009 to second reading and to suspend the rules and
read by title only, supported by Ms. Cruse - Nicholson. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 49 -2009 on second reading by title only.
Council Vice President Miller declared Ordinance No. 49 -2009 on second reading and public hearing.
There being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Mr. Parker moved for engrossment of Ordinance
No. 49 -2009, supported by Mr. Welch. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Mr. Welch moved to advance Ordinance No. 49 -2009 to third and final reading and suspend the rules and
read by title only, supported by Mr. Parker. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 49 -2009 on third reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 49 -2009 was adopted with an 8 -0 roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 54 -2009 — 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 (Osborn International)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 54 -2009 on first reading by title only.
Presented by Mr. Miller, this Ordinance is a request of Osborn Industries for a 10 -year tax abatement for
equipment valued at Twelve Million Three Hundred Sixty Five Dollars and zero cents ($12,365,000.00)
Mr. Welch moved to advance Ordinance No. 54 -2009 to second reading and to suspend the rules and
read by title only, supported by Ms. Pappin. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 54 -2009 on second reading by title only.
Common Council Minutes
September 8, 2009
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Council Vice President Miller declared Ordinance No. 54 -2009 on second reading and public hearing.
There being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Ms. Cruse - Nicholson moved for engrossment of
Ordinance No. 54 -2009, supported by Mr. Elstro. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Mr. Welch moved to advance Ordinance No. 54 -2009 to third and final reading and suspend the rules and
read by title only, supported by Ms. Pappin. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 54 -2009 on third reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 54 -2009 was adopted with an 8 -0 roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 55 -2009 -AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 3167 -1976 FIXING AND
CODIFYING A POLICE RESERVE ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 55 -2009 on first reading by title only.
Presented by Chief Wolski, this Ordinance would allow the Police Department to reinstitute the Reserve
Officer Program.
Mr. Elstro moved to advance Ordinance No. 55 -2009 to second reading and to suspend the rules and
read by title only, supported by Ms. Cruse - Nicholson. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 55 -2009 on second reading by title only.
Council Vice President Miller declared Ordinance No. 55 -2009 on second reading and public hearing.
There being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Mr. Elstro moved for engrossment of Ordinance
No. 55 -2009, supported by Ms. Cruse - Nicholson. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Mr. Parker moved to advance Ordinance No. 55 -2009 to third and final reading and suspend the rules
and read by title only, supported by Mr. Welch. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 55 -2009 on third reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 55 -2009 was adopted with an 8 -0 roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 56 -2009 — A GENERAL ORDINANCE CREATING CHAPTER 36 OF THE
RICHMOND CITY CODE ESTABLISHING A MUNICIPAL MATRIMONY BUREAU
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 56 -2009 on first reading by title only.
Presented by Ms. Vessels, this Ordinance would authorize the Clerk to impose a fee to be paid to the City
for performing marriage ceremonies.
Mr. Welch moved to advance Ordinance No. 56 -2009 to second reading and to suspend the rules and
read by title only, supported by Mr. Parker. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 56 -2009 on second reading by title only.
Council Vice President Miller declared Ordinance No. 56 -2009 on second reading and public hearing.
There being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Mr. Parker moved for engrossment of Ordinance
No. 56 -2009, supported by Mr. Welch. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Mr. Parker moved to advance Ordinance No. 56 -2009 to third and final reading and suspend the rules
and read by title only, supported by Mr. Welch. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Common Council Minutes
September 8, 2009
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The Clerk read Ordinance No. 56 -2009 on third reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 56 -2009 was adopted with a 7 -1 roll call vote. Dissenting was Mr. Goodwin.
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
ORDINANCE NO. 52 -2009 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2009 BUDGET
(RPD)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 52 -2009 on second reading by title only.
Presented by Chief Wolski, this Ordinance would transfer Fifty One Thousand Dollars ($51,000.00) from
Fleet Gasoline and Oil to Overtime within the Police Department 2009 budget. This transfer would not
require the expenditure of more money than the total amount set out in the 2009 budget.
Mr. Parker moved to amend the title of the Ordinance to read 2009 in lieu of 2008, supported by Ms.
Pappin. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Council Vice President Miller declared Ordinance No. 52 -2009 as amended on second reading and public
hearing. Speaking against the Ordinance was Jerry Day. There being no comments for or the
Ordinance, Ms. Cruse - Nicholson moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 52 -2009, supported by Mr.
Welch. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Mr. Parker moved to advance Ordinance No. 52 -2009 to third and final reading and suspend the rules
and read by title only, supported by Ms. Pappin. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 52 -2009 on third reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 52 -2009 was adopted with a 7 -1 roll call vote. Dissenting was Mr. Quinn.
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, IAMC, MMC
City Clerk