HomeMy Public PortalAbout07-21-2014PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA,
JULY 21, 2014
The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session July 21, 2014 in the
Council Chambers in said City.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRAYER BY COUNCILOR WISSEL
President Miller called the meeting to order and the following business was conducted:
ROLL CALL
Present were: 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;
Eric Marsh, Whitewater Community Television; Representatives of the American Federation of State,
County and Municipal Employees; Nick Wilson, John McBride, President of West End Bank; Paula Hill,
City Controller; Police Chief Kris and Linda Wolski; Mike Nottingham; Save Snow; Dakota Collins; Jay
Cassell; Kim Vessels, Assistant City Attorney; Mike Reece, President of the American Federation of
State, County and Municipal Employees Local 1791 and Scott Lottick, Executive Board of Local 1791;
Sergeant at Arms; and, Media.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilor Parker moved to approve the minutes of the meeting held July 14, 2014, supported by
Councilor Winget. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
PRESENTATIONS, MEMORIALS OR REMONSTRANCES, PETITIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS,
MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS
None
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR
• The Blight Elimination Grant request has been submitted.
• The Japanese Sister City will have representatives visiting.
• The Regional Neighborhood Conference will be held the second week of September. So far 300
reservations have been received.
REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
Minutes of the July 3 & 10, 2014, meetings were accepted as presented.
REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS, STANDING COMMITTEES, SPECIAL COMMITTEES
and/or ORGANIZATIONS
• Mr. Marsh of Whitewater Community Television reviewed the activities of this station.
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MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
ORDINANCE NO. 28 -2014 - AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE ALLOWING STIPENDS IN LIEU OF
PERMANENT SALARY AND WAGE INCREASES TO BE PAID TO CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND
Ordinance No. 28 -2014 is scheduled to be on second reading and public hearing; however, Ordinance
Nos, 21 & 27 -2014 cannot be read until a vote has been taken on Ordinance No. 28 -2014.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 28 -2014 on second reading by title only.
This Ordinance would allow stipends in the amount of Five Hundred Dollars and zero cents ($500.00) be
paid to all full -time employees except police and firefighter bargaining unit members and all permanent
part-time employees to receive a stipend proportional to full -time hours worked on July 25, 2014.
Councilor Parker moved to amend by changing the payment date to August 8, 2014 as recommended by
the Administration, supported by Councilor Winget. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried with a 7 -1
vote. Dissenting was Councilor Cruse- Nicholson.
Council President Miller declared Amended Ordinance No. 28 -2014 on second reading and public
hearing. Speaking for the Ordinance were Messrs. Reece and Lottick. There being no comments against
the Ordinance, Councilor Parker moved for engrossment of Amended Ordinance No. 28 -2014, supported
by Councilor Wissel. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Councilor Wissel moved to advance Amended Ordinance No. 28 -2014 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 Amended Ordinance No. 28 -2014 on third reading by title only.
Amended Ordinance No. 28 -2014 was adopted with an 8-0 roll call vote.
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
Councilor Parker moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance Nos. 21, 27, 29, 30 and 31 -2014 on
first reading by title only, supported by Councilor Winget. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
ORDINANCE NO. 21 -2014 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2014 BUDGET
(Clerk)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 21 -2014 on first reading by title only.
This Ordinance would authorize the transfer of One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars and zero cents
($1,500.00) from various accounts into Regular Salaries to allow stipends to be paid to employees of the
Clerk's Office.
Councilor Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 21 -2014 to second reading, suspend the rules and
read by title only, supported by Councilor Oler. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 21 -2014 on second reading by title only.
Council President Miller declared Ordinance No. 21 -2014 on second reading and public hearing. There
being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Councilor Parker moved for engrossment of Ordinance
No. 21 -2014, supported by Councilor Oler. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
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Councilor Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 21 -2014 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. 21 -2014 on third reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 21 -2014 was adopted with an 8-0 roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 27 -2014 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2014 BUDGET (IT,
HR and Law)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 27 -2014 on first reading by title only.
This Ordinance would authorize the transfer of Four Thousand Dollars and zero cents ($4,000.00) from
various accounts into Regular Salaries to allow stipends to be paid to employees of the Information and
Technology, Human Resources and the Law Department.
Councilor Parker moved to advance Ordinance No. 27 -2014 to second reading, suspend the rules and
read by title only, supported by Councilor Oler. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 27 -2014 on second reading by title only.
Council President Miller declared Ordinance No. 27 -2014 on second reading and public hearing. There
being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Councilor Wissel moved for engrossment of Ordinance
No. 27 -2014, supported by Councilor Hollis. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Councilor Parker moved to advance Ordinance No. 27 -2014 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. 27 -2014 on third reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 27 -2014 was adopted with an 8 -0 roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 29 -2014 - AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL,
ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM THE UNITED STATES CORPORATION
FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE (RSVP)
Councilor Cruse - Nicholson moved to strike Ordinance No. 29 -2014, supported by Councilor Hollis. Upon
a vote viva voce, the motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 30 -2014 - AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL,
ACCEPTANCE, AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM THE STAMM KOECHLEIN FAMILY
FOUNDATION
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 30 -2014 on first reading by title only.
This Ordinance would authorize the City of Richmond to submit a grant application to the Stamm
Koechlein Family Foundation; and, accept said grant funding in an amount up to Eight Thousand Dollars
and Zero Cents ($8,000.00). If awarded, the funds shall be appropriated to fund the JUKO program.
Councilor Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 30 -2014 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. 30 -2014 on second reading by title only.
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Council President Miller declared Ordinance No. 30 -2014 on second reading and public hearing. There
being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Councilor Parker moved for engrossment of Ordinance
No. 30 -2014, supported by Councilor Oler. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Councilor Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 30 -2014 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. 30 -2014 on third reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 30 -2014 was adopted with an 8 -0 roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 31 -2014 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL,
ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM THE INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION (Roseview)
This Ordinance will be held and read on first reading August 4, 2014.
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
AMENDED ORDINANCE NO. 15-2014 - A GENERAL ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 98
UNSAFE BUILDINGS AND CHAPTER 158 HISTORIC DISTRICTS
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 15 -2014 on second reading by title only.
This Ordinance would amend Chapter 98 and 158 in order to resolve future conflicts that may arise in
connection with properties that will be issued pre - hearing orders by the City's Enforcement Authority in
order that owners of a given property or other interested persons may not circumvent the Unsafe Building
Law by seeking Interim Protection of a particular property.
Councilor Oler moved to amend by adding the following as recommended by Mr. Foster:
Unsafe Building Commission
Chapter 98.14 (b)
The Commission shall consist of three (3) members appointed by the Mayor and one
non - voting advisory member appointed by the Historic Preservation Commission annually.
Historic Preservation Commission
Chapter 152.02 (b) Composition:
The Commission shall consist of seven (7) voting members and one non - voting
advisory member appointed by the Unsafe Building Commission annually. The voting members
shall be appointed by the Mayor of the City of Richmond, IN subject to the approval of the
Common Council...
This motion was supported by Councilor Hollis. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried.
Councilor Wissel moved to amend by adding the following Plan Commission recommendation:
Prior to entering an "Order of Enforcement" the Department of Metropolitan Development (DMD)
shall notify a property owner of its intent to issue such Order. The notice shall include a
statement that the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) will be notified if the DMD does not
receive a plan of action for the property within 30 days of receipt of the notice.
This motion was supported by Councilor Cruse - Nicholson. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried with
a 6 -2 vote. Dissenting were Councilors Hollis and Oler.
After additional discussion, Councilor Cruse- Nicholson moved to rescind the amendment to include the
Plan Commission recommendation, supported by Councilor Hollis. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion
carried with a 5 -3 vote. Dissenting were Councilors Wissel, Winget and Miller.
Council President Miller declared Amended Ordinance No. 15 -2014 on second reading and public
hearing. Speaking for the Ordinance was Messrs. McBride and Wilson. There being no comments against
the Ordinance, Councilor Parker moved for engrossment of Amended Ordinance No. 15 -2014, supported
by Councilor Wissel. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Councilor Wissel moved to advance Amended Ordinance No. 15 -2014 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 Amended Ordinance No. 15 -2014 on third reading by title only.
Amended Ordinance No. 15 -2014 was adopted with an 8-0 roll call vote.
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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City Clerk
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