HomeMy Public PortalAbout02-17-2015PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA,
FEBRUARY 17, 2015
The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session February 17, 2015 in the
Council Chambers in said City.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRAYER BY COUNCILOR
President Miller called the meeting to order and the following business was conducted:
ROLL CALL
Present were: Doug Goss, Kelley Cruse - Nicholson, Bruce Wissel, Clayton Miller, Don Winget, Larry
Parker, Misty Hollis, Ron Oler and Phil Quinn.
Also in attendance were Walt Chidester, City Attorney; Sally Hutton, Mayor; Karen Chasteen, City Clerk;
Assistant Fire Chief Tim Brown; Fire Chief Jerry Purcell; Dave Snow; Recycling Superintendent Dave
Brown; Nick Wilson; Roseview Transit Terry Quinter; Dave Burns; Dakota Collins; Sergeant at Arms; and,
Media.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilor Winget moved to approve the minutes of the meeting held February 2, 2015, supported by
Councilor Parker. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
PRESENTATIONS, MEMORIALS OR REMONSTRANCES, PETITIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS,
MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS
None
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR
• Thank you to Street for their good work during recent inclement weather.
• The Police Department has been extremely effective relative to criminal and drug arrests.
REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
Minutes of the January 29, 2015, meeting were accepted as presented.
REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS, STANDING COMMITTEES, SPECIAL COMMITTEES
and/or ORGANIZATIONS
None
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
None
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
Councilor Quinn moved to amend the agenda and strike ORDINANCE NO. 7 -2015 — AN
APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS FROM CERTAIN
FUNDS (GIS), supported by Councilor Miller. Upon a vote viva voce the motion carried.
Councilor Parker moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance Nos. 8, 9 & 10- 2015 on first reading
by title only, supported by Councilor Winget. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
ORDINANCE NO. 8-2015 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2015 BUDGET (Fire)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 8 -2015 on first reading by title only.
This Ordinance would transfer Thirty Four Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty Six Dollars and eight cents to the
Fire Department General Fund Fleet Vehicle Repair to allow the repair of a fire truck.
Ordinance No. 8 -2015 was held until the March 2, 2015 meeting at which time it will be heard on second
reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 9 -2015 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORING THE SUBMITTAL,
ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM THE AREA 9 AGENCY (Roseview)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 9 -2015 on first reading.
This Ordinance would allow the submittal, acceptance and disbursement of a grant in the amount of
Seventy Two Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty Eight Dollars ($72,728). If awarded, these funds shall be
appropriated to fund Paratransit services.
Councilor Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 9 -2015 to second reading, suspend the rules and
read by title only, supported by Councilor Winget. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 9 -2015 on second reading by title only.
Council President Oler declared Ordinance No. 9 -2015 on second reading and public hearing. There
being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Councilor Parker moved for engrossment of Ordinance
No. 9 -2015, supported by Councilor Quinn. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Councilor Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 9 -2015 to third and final reading and suspend the
rules and read by title only, supported by Councilor Winget. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 9 -2015 on third reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 9 -2015 was adopted with a 9 -0 roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 10 -2015 — A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF RICHMOND TO
RECEIVE A DONATION FROM THE COCA COLA COMPANY /NATIONAL RECYCLING COALITION
(Sanitary)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 10 -2015 on first reading by title only.
This Ordinance would authorize the acceptance of a donation from The Coca -Cola Company /National
Recycling Coalition through The Coca -Cola Company /NCR Bin Grant Program a donation of three
hundred (300) "Waste Watcher Bins (23 gallons)" to be used for recycling of bottles and cans.
Councilor Miller moved to advance Ordinance No. 10 -2015 to second reading, suspend the rules and
read by title only, supported by Councilor Hollis. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 10 -2015 on second reading by title only.
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Council President Oler declared Ordinance No. 10 -2015 on second reading and public hearing. There
being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Councilor Cruse - Nicholson moved for engrossment of
Ordinance No. 10 -2015, supported by Councilor Hollis. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Councilor Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 10 -2015 to third and final reading and suspend the
rules and read by title only, supported by Councilor Winget. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 10 -2015 on third reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 10 -2015 was adopted with a 9 -0 roll call vote.
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.
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Karen Chasteen, IAMC, MMC
City Clerk
A recording of this meeting is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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