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THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA,
MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2006
The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session Monday, December 18,
2006, in the Council Chambers in said City. President Sharp presided and the following business was
conducted:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRAYER BY COUNCILOR WISSEL
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 December 4, 2006, with a second by
Councilor Welch. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
PRESENTATIONS, MEMORIALS OR REMONSTRANCES, PETITIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS,
MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 16 -2006 — A RESOLUTION APPOINTING A NEW COMMISSIONER TO THE
INDIANA MUNICIPAL POWER AGENCY
The Clerk read Resolution No. 16 -2006 by title only.
This Resolution would authorize Steven G. Saum to serve as a Commissioner representing Richmond
Power and Light on the Indiana Municipal Power Agency Board of Commissioners to fulfill the term of
David Osburn, outgoing General Manager of RP &L.
Councilor Parker moved to adopt Resolution No. 16 -2006 with a second by Councilor Wissel. Upon a
vote viva voce, the motion passed.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR
■ Mayor Hutton reported she had attended a meeting with legislators re Hometown Matters. Ms.
Hutton stressed the importance of this legislation.
REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
Minutes of the November 20 and December 7, 2006 meetings were accepted as presented.
REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS
None
REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES
Tax Abatement — Councilor Pappin distributed a Labor Market Review prepared by the Indiana Workforce
Development. Ms. Pappin stated this report could be a useful tool when the Tax Abatement Committee is
considering an application. There will be further discussion after Council members have reviewed the
report.
REPORTS FROM SPECIAL COMMITTEES
None
Common Council Minutes
December 18, 2006
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REPORTS FROM ORGANIZATIONS
None
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
■ Mayor Hutton requested the agenda be opened to include approval of her appointment of Ashton
Veramally to the Economic Development Corporation Board. Councilor Wissel moved to amend
the agenda with a second by Councilor Welch. Councilor Welch moved to approve the requested
appointment with a second by Councilor Wissel. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Mr.
Veramally's term will expire December 31, 2009.
■ Council President Sharp presented board nominations as follows:
Economic Development Commission — Bruce Linginfelter
Redevelopment Commission — Steve Stevens
Street Tree Commission — Neal Sabine
Police Complaint Citizen Advisory Committee — Sheila Armstead, Lucinda Wright and
Rev. Rick White
All those nominated are currently serving and wish to continue on their respective
Boards /Commissions. These nominations will be held until the January 2, 2007 meeting.
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
None
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
None
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