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Home My Public Portal About02-03-2003PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2003 The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session at 7:30 p.m., Monday, February 3, 2003, in the Council Chambers in said City. President Bing Welch presided with the following Councilmembers present: Howard "Jack" Elstro, Etta J. Lundy, Karl Sharp, Bruce Wissel, Larry Parker, Phil Dickman and Sarah "Sally" Hutton. Paul Combs was absent. The following business was conducted: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PRAYER BY COUNCILMEMBER DICKMAN ROLL CALL Eight present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the February 3, 2003 meeting were approved on a motion by Councilmember Sharp, second by Councilmember Lundy, and the motion was carried on a voice vote. Councilmember Wissel moved to amend the agenda and add Ordinance No. 3 —2003 and Ordinance No. 6 — 2003 to be placed on the second reading portion tonight, second by Councilmember Hutton and the motion was carried on a voice vote. PRESENTATIONS, MEMORIALS, REMONSTRANCES, PETITIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS MOTIONS OR RESOLUTIONS. (MUST BE IN WRITING) COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR Mayor Shelley Miller announced the appointment of Jennifer McGuire as the new Community Action Coordinator who started last week and Ann Cottongim as the newly appointed City Controller who will begin her duties Wednesday of this week. REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY President Welch said the minutes of the meeting of January 2, 2003 were in the packets. REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES REPORTS FROM SPECIAL COMMITTEES REPORTS FROM ORGANIZATIONS MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS President Welch asked the students in the audience to step forward and introduce themselves, telling what class they are in and what school they are from. All were students in Gary Weir's government class at Richmond High School except for one who said he was in Mr. Helderman's class at the Find Center. President Welch announced that Council will have a Committee of the Whole meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, February 5 in the Council Chambers to discuss the target area abatements for the uptown area. Alluding to the Board positions to be tilled by Council, President Welch announced that all are re- appointments and include John Rusie on the Redevelopment Commission and Tom Valentine and William Sponsel Sr. on the Telecommunications Council. Councilmember Wissel moved that all three be approved, second by Councilmember Parker and the motion was carried on a voice vote. ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING Councilmember Elstro moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinances No. 8- and 9 — 2003 on first reading and read by title only, second by Councilmember and the motion was carried on a voice vote. ORDINANCE NO.8 — 2003 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 8 — 2003 — 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 Common Council Minutes Cont'd February 3, 2003 Page 2 Explaining the ordinance, Councilmember Wissel said this is an abatement request made by Carroll Electric Inc. at 1111 North West "I" Street for $270,000, stating that they will retain 19 jobs and add seven new ones. He said this would be referred to the Tax Abatement Review Committee. ORDINANCE NO.9 — 2003 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 9 — 2003 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2003 BUDGET City Attorney Bob Bever explained that this ordinance deals with a transfer of funds within the Department of Law. He said that since the newly hired Assistant City Attorney, Joel Harvey, is an associate of Bever's law firm his compensation is being paid through the firm and that requires that it be placed in the 3000 series. He added that the benefit to the City is that his firm will be paying taxes and fringe benefits for Harvey which means about a 30 percent savings for the City. Councilmember Lundy moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 9 — 2003 to second reading and read by title only, second by Councilmember Elstro and the motion was carried on a voice vote. The Clerk read Ordinance No. 9 — 2003 on second reading. President Welch declared Ordinance No. 9 — 2003 on public hearing. There being no comments either for or against the ordinance Councilmember Elstro moved for engrossment, second by Councilmember Hutton and the motion was carried on a voice vote. Councilmember Wissel moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 9 — 2003 to third and final reading and read by title only, second by Councilmember Sharp and the motion was carried on a voice vote. The Clerk read Ordinance No. 9 — 2003 on third reading. Ordinance No. 9 — 2003 was adopted on a unanimous roll call vote. ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND ENGROSSMENT ORDINANCE NO.3 — 2003 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 3 — 2003 — A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP FOR A CERTAIN PARCEL FROM A-1 TO C-2 Councilmember Wissel reported on the public hearing conducted by the Planning Commission January 23, 2003, stating that there were no comments presented either for or against the petition and the Commission voted in favor of the request with a 6-0 roll call vote. President Welch declared Ordinance No. 3 —2003 on public hearing. Speaking in favor of the ordinance was Bob O'Maley, an attorney acting on behalf of Nick and Mary DeLucio, who own the real estate in question in the area of Highland Road. He said the DeLucios have owned this land since 1937 and also own the surrounding area and are concerned about the use as well as recognizing the changes that are coming in that area O'Maley talked about the "magnitude of growth" in the north corridor of the City of Richmond, mentioning the new ground acquired by Reid Hospital, the growth of IU East and Ivy Tech and Industries Road. He pointed out the need to provide additional commercial space in that area. There being no further comments for or against the ordinance, Councilmember Elstro moved for engrossment, second by Councilmember Dickman and the motion was carried on a voice vote. Councilmember Elstro moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 3 — 2003 to third and final reading and read by title only, second by Councilmember Lundy and the motion was carried on a voice vote. The Clerk read Ordinance No. 3 — 2003 on third reading. Ordinance No. 3 — 2003 was adopted on a unanimous roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO.6 — 2003 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 6 — 2003 — 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 Common Council Minutes Cont'd February 3, 2003 Page 3 Councilmember Wissel explained that this ordinance deals with a tax abatement request by Mac -Del Inc. at 1655 Rich Road, which is a specialized service organization which cleans carrier tanks that transport paint and ink products. He noted that these types of businesses are not commonly found in communities the size of Richmond and Wayne County. He said the request is for $230,000 for real estate, adding that the company is currently about 30 percent above the existing industrial wage. He added that the jobs retained will be 37, and there will be two new jobs added. He recommended the approval of the request. President Welch declared Ordinance No. 6 — 2003 on public hearing. There being no comments either for or against the ordinance Councilmember Hutton moved for engrossment, second by Councilmember Dickman and the motion was carried on a voice vote. Councilmember Lundy moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 6 — 2003 to third and final reading and read by title only, second by Councilmember Elstro and the motion was carried n a voice vote. The Clerk read Ordinance No. 6 — 2003 on third reading. Ordinance No. 6 — 2003 was adopted on a unanimous roll call vote. ORDINANCES ON THIRD READING UNFINISHED BUSINESS CALL FOR ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, on a motion duly made, seconded and passed, the meeting was adjourned at 8:05 P.M. ATTEST: Norma Schroeder. Clerk Bing Welch, President