HomeMy Public PortalAbout09-18-2006PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA,
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2006
The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session Monday, September 18,
2006, in the Council Chambers in said City. President Sharp presided and the following business was
conducted:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRAYER BY COUNCILOR LUNDY
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 September 5, 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 new Roseview brochures are printed in Spanish and English.
REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
Minutes of the August 17 & 24, 2006 meetings were accepted as presented.
REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS
None
REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES
None
REPORTS FROM SPECIAL COMMITTEES
None
REPORTS FROM ORGANIZATIONS
None
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Councilor Elstro asked the Law Department investigate the procedure for boarding up vacant buildings.
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
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Councilor Elstro moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance Nos. 77, 78, & 79 -2006 on first reading
by title only with a second by Councilor Lundy. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
ORDINANCE NO. 77 -2006 — A GENERAL ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 120 OF THE CITY OF
RICHMOND CODE
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 77 -2006 on first reading by title only.
This Ordinance would require certain structures to have a key lock box installed on the exterior of the
structure to aid the Richmond fire Department in gaining access to the structure when responding to calls
for emergency service.
Ordinance No. 77 -2006 will be held until Fire Marshall Bobby Farris can be in attendance.
ORDINANCE NO. 78 -2006 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL,
ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM THE U.S. CORPORATION FOR
NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE (RSVP)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 78 -2006 on first reading by title only.
This Ordinance would authorize the City of Richmond to submit a grant application to the U.S.
Corporation for National and Community Service for the benefit of the RSVP program. This Ordinance
would also authorize the city to accept said grant funding in an amount up to Thirty Nine Thousand Sixty
Seven Dollars and No Cents ($39,067.00).
Councilor Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 78 -2006 to second reading and to 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. 78 -2006 on second reading by title only.
Council President Sharp declared Ordinance No. 78 -2006 on second reading and public hearing. There
being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Councilor Parker moved for engrossment of Ordinance
No. 78 -2006 with a second by Councilor Pappin. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Councilor Welch moved to advance Ordinance No. 78 -2006 to third and final reading and 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. 78 -2006 on third reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 78 -2006 was adopted with a 9 -0 roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 79 -2006 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL,
ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM THE WAYNE COUNTY FOUNDATION
(POLICE/FIRE TRAINING FACILITY)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 79 -2006 on first reading by title only.
This Ordinance would authorize the City of Richmond to submit a grant application to the Wayne County
Foundation for the benefit of the Police /Police Training Facility. This Ordinance would also authorize the
city to accept said grant funding in an amount up to Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars and No Cents
($7,500.00).
Councilor Lundy moved to advance Ordinance No. 79 -2006 to second reading and to suspend the rules
and read by title only with a second by Councilor Klose. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 79 -2006 on second reading by title only
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Council President Sharp declared Ordinance No. 79 -2006 on second reading and public hearing. There
being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Councilor Elstro moved for engrossment of Ordinance
No. 79 -2006 with a second by Councilor Welch. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Councilor Elstro moved to advance Ordinance No. 79 -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. 79 -2006 on third reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 79 -2006 was adopted with a 9 -0 roll call vote.
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
ORDINANCE NO. 52 -2006 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO BE KNOWN AS THE 2007
BUDGET
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 52 -2007 on second reading by title only
Council President Sharp declared Ordinance No. 52 -2006 on second reading and public hearing. There
being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Councilor Elstro moved for engrossment of Ordinance
No. 52 -2006 with a second by Councilor Welch. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Ordinance No. 52 -2006 will be heard on third reading at a Special Meeting scheduled for September 27,
2006.
ORDINANCE NO. 55 -2006 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO BE KNOWN AS THE 2007
SALARY ORDINANCE.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 55 -2007 on second reading by title only.
Council President Sharp declared Ordinance No. 55 -2006 on second reading and public hearing. There
being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Councilor Elstro moved for engrossment of Ordinance
No. 55 -2006 with a second by Councilor Wissel. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Ordinance No. 55 -2006 will be heard on third reading at a Special Meeting scheduled for September 27,
2006.
ORDINANCE NO. 72 -2006 - 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 (Ahaus Tool)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 72 -2006 on second 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 will be held on second reading until October 2, 2006.
ORDINANCE NO. 75 -2006 - 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 (Optical Disc)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 75 -2006 on second 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 will be held on second reading until October 2, 2006
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
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