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THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA,
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2006
The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session Tuesday, September 5,
2006, in the Council Chambers in said City. President Sharp presided and the following business was
conducted:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRAYER BY COUNCILOR SHARP
ROLL CALL
Councilors present were Howard "Jack" Elstro, Etta Lundy, Bruce Wissel, Karl Sharp, Bing Welch, Larry
Parker, Al Glover, Gil Klose and Diana Pappin.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilor Parker moved to approve the minutes of the meeting of August 21, 2006, with a second by
Councilor Pappin. The motion carried with a unanimous voice vote.
PRESENTATIONS, MEMORIALS OR REMONSTRANCES, PETITIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS,
MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS
None
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR
• The City of Richmond is taking part in a contest on recycling. We were second in the Nation in
our size class in 2005. All cans and other recyclable materials can be deposited at any City of
Richmond buildings September 15 — 30, 2006.
• The Indiana Department of Transportation has constructed a "divider" on East Main Street which
has cut off five existing businesses from the west bound lane. The City is addressing this issue
with the State.
• Bill Harris, Interim Human Resources Director, was introduced.
REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
Minutes of the August 10 & 17, 2006 meeting was accepted as presented.
REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS
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REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES
None
REPORTS FROM SPECIAL COMMITTEES
None
REPORTS FROM ORGANIZATIONS
None
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
• Richmond High School government students Sarah Azbill and Ashley Byrd were in attendance.
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• There will be a Committee of the Whole regarding Ordinance No. 47 -2006 on Monday,
September 25, 2006, 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers.
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
Councilor Elstro moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance Nos. 52, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 72 & 75-
2006 on first reading by title only with a second by Councilor Lundy. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion
passed.
ORDINANCE NO. 52 -2006 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO BE KNOWN AS THE 2007
BUDGET
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 52 -2006 on first reading by title only.
This Ordinance is the proposed 2007 Budget.
Ordinance No. 52 -2006 will be held for a Special Meeting of Common Council which has been called on
Wednesday, September 27, 2006 to adopt the 2007 Budget.
ORDINANCE NO. 54 -2006 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A REDUCTION IN
APPROPRIATIONS FROM CERTAIN FUNDS
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 54 -2006 on first reading by title only.
This Ordinance would reduce appropriations in the 2006 Budget.
Councilor Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 54 -2006 to second reading and to suspend the rules
and read by title only with a second by Councilor Parker. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 54 -2006 on second reading by title only.
Council President Sharp declared Ordinance No. 54 -2006 on second reading and public hearing. There
being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Councilor Elstro moved for engrossment of Ordinance
No. 54 -2006 with a second by Councilor Lundy. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Councilor Lundy moved to advance Ordinance No. 54 -2006 to third and final reading and suspend the
rules and read by title only with a second by Councilor Elstro. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 54 -2006 on third reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 54 -2006 was adopted with a 9 -0 roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 55 -2006 - AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO BE KNOWN AS THE 2007
SALARY ORDINANCE
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 55 -2006 on first reading by title only.
This Ordinance would fix the compensation of the deputies and employees of the Clerk's office and the
compensation for each appointive officer, deputy and other employees of all other city departments for
the Year 2007. The compensation reflects a 3% raise averaged over two years for civilian employees.
Ordinance No. 55 -2007 will be held until the passage of the 2007 Budget.
ORDINANCE NO. 56 -2006 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE FIXING THE ANNUAL
COMPENSATION OF ALL ELECTED OFFICIALS FOR 2007
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 56 -2006 on first reading by title only.
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This Ordinance would fix the annual compensation of all elected city officers and reflects a 3% raise
averaged over two years.
Ordinance No. 56 -2006 is required to be published two times in the Palladium -Item and will be held until
the first meeting in October.
ORDINANCE NO. 57 -2006 — AN ORDINANCE TO PETITION FOR A SHORTFALL APPEAL DUE TO
ERRONEOUS ASSESSED VALUE
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 57 -2006 on first reading by title only.
This Ordinance would authorize the City to appeal to the Local Government Tax Control Board and
Department of Local Government Finance from a property tax shortfall, due to erroneous assessed
valuation.
Councilor Welch moved to advance Ordinance No. 57 -2006 to second reading and to suspend the rules
and read by title only with a second by Councilor Pappin. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 57 -2006 on second reading by title only.
Council President Sharp declared Ordinance No. 57 -2006 on second reading and public hearing. There
being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Councilor Lundy moved for engrossment of Ordinance
No. 57 -2006 with a second by Councilor Elstro. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Councilor Elstro moved to advance Ordinance No. 57 -2006 to third and final reading and suspend the
rules and read by title only with a second by Councilor Welch. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 57 -2006 on third reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 57 -2006 was adopted with a 9 -0 roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 58 -2006 — AN ORDINANCE TO PETITION FOR AN INCREASE TO THE 2007
MAXIMUM LEVY DUE TO COST OF THE DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PLAN (DROP)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 58 -2006 on first reading by title only.
This Ordinance would authorize the City of Richmond to appeal to the Local Government Tax Control
Board and Department of Local Government Finance for an excessive levy due to additional costs of the
Deferred Retirement Option Plan in their Police Pension Funds and Fire Pension Fund.
Councilor Welch moved to advance Ordinance No. 58 -2006 to second reading and to suspend the rules
and read by title only with a second by Councilor Parker. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 58 -2006 on second reading by title only.
Council President Sharp declared Ordinance No. 58 -2006 on second reading and public hearing. There
being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Councilor Elstro moved for engrossment of Ordinance
No. 58 -2006 with a second by Councilor Pappin. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Councilor Lundy moved to advance Ordinance No. 58 -2006 to third and final reading and suspend the
rules and read by title only with a second by Councilor Elstro. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 58 -2006 on third reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 58 -2006 was adopted with a 9 -0 roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 72 -2006 - A SPECIAL AORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF A
STATEMENT OF BENEFITS FOR A PROPERTY OWNER APPLYING FOR DEDUCTIONS UNDER I.C.
6 -1.1 -12.1 (Ahaus Tool)
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The Clerk read Ordinance No. 72 -2006 on first reading by title only.
This Ordinance is a request of Ahaus Tool & Engineering for a five -year tax abatement on equipment
valued at $270,000.
Ordinance No. 72 -2006 was referred to the Tax Abatement Committee for due diligence.
ORDINANCE NO. 75 -2006 - A SPECIAL AORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF A
STATEMENT OF BENEFITS FOR A PROPERTY OWNER APPLYING FOR DEDUCTIONS UNDER I.C.
6 -1.1 -12.1 (Optical Disk)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 75 -2006 on first reading by title only.
This Ordinance is a request of Optical Disk Solutions for a ten -year tax abatement for equipment valued
at $1,430,000.
Ordinance No. 75 -2006 was referred to the Tax Abatement Committee for due diligence.
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
ORDINANCE NO. 68 -2006 — A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP FOR CERTAIN
PARCELS FROM M -2 to C -2
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 68 -2006 on second reading by title only.
This Ordinance is a petition to rezone the property at 1200 Industries Road, commonly known as the
former Carpenter manufacturing site, from M -2 General Industrial District to C -2 Commercial District so
the owner may develop the property for uses including restaurants, a hotel, a retail strip mall and a filling
station. The Plan Commission recommended approval at public hearing on August 24, 2006.
Councilor Welch moved to amend the second Whereas by replacing filling station at the end of the
sentence with convenience store and fuel sales. There was a second by Councilor Parker. Upon a vote
viva voce, the motion passed.
Council President Sharp declared Amended Ordinance No. 68 -2006 on second reading and public
hearing. Mike and Tom Dickman spoke in favor of the Amended Ordinance. There being no comments
against the Ordinance, Councilor Elstro moved for engrossment of Amended Ordinance No. 68 -2006 with
a second by Councilor Welch. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Councilor Lundy moved to advance Amended Ordinance No. 68 -2006 to third and final reading and
suspend the rules and read by title only with a second by Councilor Elstro. Upon a vote viva voce, the
motion passed.
The Clerk read Amended Ordinance No. 68 -2006 on third reading by title only.
Amended Ordinance No. 68 -2006 was adopted with an 8 -1 roll call vote. The dissenting vote was cast by
Councilor Wissel. Councilor Wissel stated he voted against this Ordinance because he is opposed to
spot zoning not because he is not in favor of this development.
ORDINANCE NO. 76 -2006 — A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP FOR A
CERTAIN PARCEL FROM 0-1 to C -2
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 76 -2006 on second reading by title only.
This Ordinance is a petition to rezone the property on the east side of Chester Boulevard, north of the
Whitewater River, from 0-1 Greenbelt to C -2 Commercial District so a future owner may develop the
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property. The Plan Commission recommended a conditional approval at public hearing on August 24,
2006.
Council President Sharp declared Ordinance No. 76 -2006 on second reading and public hearing.
Speaking in favor was Mike and Bob Dickman and Ted Sobol. There being no comments against the
Ordinance, Councilor Lundy moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 76 -2006 as recommended by the
Plan Commission with a second by Councilor Pappin. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Councilor Welch moved to advance Ordinance No. 76 -2006 to third and final reading and suspend the
rules and read by title only with a second by Councilor Pappin. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion
passed.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 76 -2006 on third reading by title only
Ordinance No. 76 -2006 was adopted with a 9 -0 roll call vote.
ORDINANCES ON THIRD READING
None
CALL FOR ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
S/S Karl Sharp
Karl Sharp, President
ATTEST: S/S Karen Chasteen
Karen Chasteen, Clerk