HomeMy Public PortalAbout11-16-2009PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA,
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2009
The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session Monday, November 16,
2009 in the Council Chambers in said City.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRAYER BY MR. PARKER
President Wissel 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.
Also present were: Residents Dave Dorston and Dan Matheny; Louie Eder; Avis Stewart and Mike Foley,
Park Board; Bill Thistlethwaite, Park Department; Scott Zimmerman, City Planner; Karen Chasteen, City
Clerk; Mayor Sally Hutton; Walt Chidester, City Attorney; Monica Burns, Deputy City Clerk and Tammy
Glenn, City Controller.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Parker moved to approve the minutes of the meeting of November 2, 2009, supported by Welch. Upon a
vote viva voce, the motion passed.
PRESENTATIONS, MEMORIALS OR REMONSTRANCES, PETITIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS,
MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS
None
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR
None
REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
Minutes of the October 29 and November 5, 2009 meetings were accepted as presented.
REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS, STANDING COMMITTEES, SPECIAL COMMITTEES
and /or ORGANIZATIONS
■ URBAN ENTERPRISE ASSOCIATION BOARD MEMBER NOMINATION
Council is now accepting nominations to replace Jim Grimm who has resigned from the UEA
Board. The nominee must be a resident of the Enterprise Zone, a Republican and a business
owner.
WAYNE COUNTY CONVENTION & TOURISM BUREAU BOARD MEMBER NOMINATIONS
Nominations for a representative from the Travel Industry and the Lodging Industry will be
submitted until the December 7, 2009 meeting.
Common Council Minutes
November 16, 2009
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• NOMINATIONS FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Nominations will be submitted to Ms. Pappin for consideration by Council.
• PARK DEPARTMENT — 260 BUDGET FOR 2010
Mr. Thistlethwaite presented copies of the Park and Recreation Non - reverting Operating Fund
2010 Budget. Funds have been moved into the appropriate categories to more accurately reflect
income & expenses in the future.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Mr. Miller announced there will be a meeting on November 30 to discuss the Unified Development
Ordinance.
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
Mr. Elstro moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance No. 70 -2009 on first reading by title only,
supported by Ms. Cruse - Nicholson. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
ORDINANCE NO. 70 -2009 — A SPECIAL ORDINANCE CREATING A CONSERVATION DISTRICT OF
THE PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS LAURAMOORE FRIENDS HOME
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 70 -2009 on first reading by title only.
Presented by Mr. Zimmerman, this Ordinance would establish a Historic Conservation District for the
Lauramoore Friends Home, located at 504 NW 5th Street. This request has been approved by the
Historic Preservation Commission.
Ms. Pappin moved to advance Ordinance No. 70 -2009 to second reading and to suspend the rules and
read by title only, supported by Mr. Miller. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 70 -2009 on second reading by title only.
Council President Wissel declared Ordinance No. 70 -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. 70 -2009, supported by Mr. Welch. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Mr. Parker moved to advance Ordinance No. 70 -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. 70 -2009 on third reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 70 -2009 was adopted with a 9 -0 roll call vote.
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
ORDINANCE NO. 48 -2009 — AN ORDINANCE CREATING A PASSPORT ACCEPTANCE AGENCY
(Clerk)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 48 -2009 on second reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 48 -2009 was held on second reading upon the recommendation of Mr. Chidester.
Common Council Minutes
November 16, 2009
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ORDINANCE NO. 69 -2009 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 42-
2009 KNOWN AS THE 2010 SALARY ORDINANCE (Street)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 69 -2009 on second reading by title only.
Mr. Parker moved to strike Ordinance No. 69 -2009, supported by Ms. Cruse - Nicholson. Upon a vote viva
voce, the motion passed.
ORDINANCES ON THIRD READING
ORDINANCE NO. 67 -2009 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND INDIANA CONCERNING
PARK IMPROVEMENTS BY THE PARK AND RECREATION BOARD THROUGH THE ISSUANCE AND
SALE OF BONDS, AND OTHER MATTERS CONNECTED THEREWITH (Parks)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 67 -2009 on third reading by title only.
Presented by Mr. Thistlethwaite, this Ordinance would authorize the Park Board to issue a bond for
renovations, infrastructure, etc. at several park facilities.
Opposing the issuance and sale of the bonds was Mr. Matheny.
Ordinance No. 67 -2009 was adopted with an 8 -1 roll call vote. Dissenting was Mr. Parker.
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