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Home My Public Portal About09-15-2014PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, SEPTEMBER 15, 2014 The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session September 15, 2014 in the Council Chambers in said City. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PRAYER BY COUNCILOR HOLLIS President Miller called the meeting to order and the following business was conducted: ROLL CALL Council members 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; Police Chief and Linda Wolski; Diana Pappin; Controller Paula Hill; Human Resources Director Sue Roberson; Fire Chief Jerry Purcell; Metropolitan Development Director Tony Foster, Paige Sansone, Umbaugh & Associates; City Planner Sarah Mitchell; Dakota Collins; Greg Merchanthouse; Tony Fitz, Model Group; Dave Snow; Chris Alexander, Director of Development for Mainstreet in Carmel, IN; Police Major Mark Connery; Sergeant at Arms; and, Media. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilor Winget moved to approve the minutes of the meeting held September 2, 2014, 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 • The Regional Neighborhood Clearinghouse Conference was well attended • Starr GennetYs Walk of Fame Music Festival and all other events were well received REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY Minutes of the August 28 & September 4, 2014, meetings were accepted as presented. REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS, STANDING COMMITTEES, SPECIAL COMMITTEES and/or ORGANIZATIONS None MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS • Ms. Sansone reviewed the proposed 2015 general fund budget and other revenue accounts. Common Council Minutes September 15, 2014 Page 2of4 • Councilor Hollis moved to add Ordinance Nos. 39, 40, 41 & 42 -2014 on first reading to the agenda, supported by Councilor Winget. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried. ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING Councilor Parker moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance Nos. 38, 39, 40, 41 & 42 -2014 on first reading by title only, supported by Councilor Winget. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. ORDINANCE NO. 38-2014 — A SPECIAL ORDINANCE CREATING A CONSERVATION DISTRICT OF THE PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS TOWNSEND COMMUNITY CENTER The Clerk read Ordinance No. 38 -2014 on first reading by title only. This Ordinance would establish the Townsend Community Center property as a conservation district which will enhance the probability of receiving grant funds for renovations. Councilor Winget moved to allow Councilor Hollis to recues herself from voting on this matter due to the fact she sits on the Townsend Center Board of Directors, supported by Councilor Oler. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried. Councilor Cruse - Nicholson moved to advance Ordinance No. 38 -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. 38 -2014 on second reading by title only. Council President Miller declared Ordinance No. 38 -2014 on second reading and public hearing. Speaking in favor was Mr. Fitz. There being no comments against the Ordinance, Councilor Cruse - Nicholson moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 38 -2014, supported by Councilor Oler. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Councilor Cruse - Nicholson moved to advance Ordinance No. 38 -2014 to third and final reading and 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. 38 -2014 on third reading by title only. Ordinance No. 38 -2014 was adopted with an 8 -1 roll call vote. Abstaining was Councilor Hollis. ORDINANCE NO. 39 -2014 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE FIXING THE ANNUAL COMPENSATION OF ALL ELECTED CITY OFFICERS FOR 2015 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 39 -2014 on first reading by title only. Ordinance No. 39 -2014 will be heard on second reading October 6, 2014. ORDINANCE NO. 40 -2014 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO BE KNOWN AS THE 2015 SALARY ORDINANCE The Clerk read Ordinance No. 40 -2014 on first reading by title only. Ordinance No. 40 -2014 will be heard on second reading October 6, 2014. ORDINANCE NO. 41 -2014 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR SERVICES FROM THE RICHMOND SANITARY DISTRICT, ROSEVIEW TRANSIT, RICHMOND POWER & LIGHT, MOTOR VEHICLE HIGHWAY AND PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT FUNDS TO THE GENERAL FUND IN 2015 Sxommon counciUminutes/2014 /sep 15.doc Common Council Minutes September 15 2014 Page 3 of 4 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 41 -2014 on first reading by title only. Ordinance No. 41 -2014 will be heard on second reading October 6, 2014. ORDINANCE NO. 42 -2014 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO BE KNOWN AS THE 2015 BUDGET The Clerk read Ordinance No. 42 -2014 on first reading by title only. Ordinance No. 42 -2014 will be heard on second reading October 6, 2014. ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 33 -2014 — A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP FOR A CERTAIN PARCEL FROM LOW DENSITY SINGLE- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT The Clerk read Ordinance No. 33 -2014 on second reading by title only This Ordinance would amend the zoning designation of real estate located at 0 Holly Lane to an Institutional (IS) District in order to allow the new construction of an assisted living facility. The Plan Commission recommended approval. Council President Miller declared Ordinance No. 33 -2014 on second reading and public hearing. Speaking for the Ordinance was Mr. Merchanthouse. There being no comments against the Ordinance, Councilor Parker moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 33 -2014, supported by Councilor Winget. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Councilor Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 33 -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. 33 -2014 on third reading by title only. Ordinance No. 33 -2014 was adopted with a 9-0 roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 35 -2014 — 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 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 35 -2014 on second reading by title only. This Ordinance is a petition of Wayne Machine Manufacturers for a ten -year tax abatement on equipment valued at Fifty Thousand Dollars and zero cents ($50,000.00). The Tax Abatement Committee recommended approval if amended to reflect an eight year abatement. Councilor Wissel moved to amend by reducing the term of the abatement to eight years, supported by Councilor Winget. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried. Council President Miller declared Amended Ordinance No. 35 -2014 on second reading and public hearing. There being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Councilor Parker moved for engrossment of Amended Ordinance No. 35 -2014, supported by Councilor Hollis. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Sxommon council/minutes/2014 /sep 15 .doc Common Council Minutes September 15, 2014 Page 4 of 4 Councilor Parker moved to advance Amended Ordinance No. 35 -2014 to third and final reading and suspend the rules and read by title only, supported by Councilor Cruse - Nicholson. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. The Clerk read Amended Ordinance No. 35 -2014 on third reading by title only. Amended Ordinance No. 35 -2014 was adopted with a 9 -0 roll call vote. ORDINANCES ON THIRD READING ORDINANCE NO. 32-2014 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 53- 2013 KNOWN AS THE 2014 SALARY ORDINANCE (Fire Department) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 32 -2014 on third reading by title only. Ordinance No. 32 -2014 was adopted with a 7 -2 roll call vote. Dissenting were Councilors Miller and Hollis. CALL FOR ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, on a motion duly made, seconded and passed, the meeting was adjourned. Q v Chasteen, City Clerk A recording of this meeting is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. Sxommon council/minutes /2014 /sep 15.doc