HomeMy Public PortalAbout04-05-2010PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA,
APRIL 5, 2010
The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session April 5, 2010 in the Council
Chambers in said City.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRAYER BY MR. PARKER
President Miller called the meeting to order 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: Assistant City Attorney Kim Vessels and City Clerk Karen Chasteen.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Welch moved to approve the minutes of the meeting of March 15, 2010, supported by Mr. Parker.
Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
PRESENTATIONS, MEMORIALS OR REMONSTRANCES, PETITIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS,
MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS
None
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR
■ The State Highway Department will allow left turns on US 40 West in the construction zone
except for 7 -9 AM and 4 -6 PM.
Council members relayed concern in the NW "F" and NW "J" Street areas with semi trucks on the
narrow streets due to construction on NW 5th Street.. This will be investigated.
REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
Minutes of the March 11, 18 and 25, meetings were accepted as presented.
REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS, STANDING COMMITTEES, SPECIAL COMMITTEES
and /or ORGANIZATIONS
None
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
■ POLICE MERIT COMMISSION: Mr. Wissel moved to reappoint Sandie Rowe for a three -year
term on the Commission, supported by Mr. Welch. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Common Council Minutes
April 5, 2010
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ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
Mr. Elstro moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance No. 14 -2010 on first reading by title only,
supported by Mr. Welch. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
ORDINANCE NO. 14 -2010 — 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 (Elevator Equipment Corp)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 14 -2010 on first reading by title only.
Presented by Mr. Wissel, this Ordinance is a request of Elevator Equipment Corp. for a ten year tax
abatement for equipment valued at One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000).
Ordinance No. 14 -2010 was referred to the Tax Abatement Committee for due diligence.
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
None
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 J. Clayton Miller
J. Clayton Miller, President
ATTEST: S/S Karen Chasteen
Karen Chasteen, IAMC, MMC
City Clerk