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HomeMy Public PortalAbout10-20-2014i PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, OCTOBER 20, 2014 The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session October 20, 2014 in the Council Chambers in said City. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PRAYER BY COUNCILOR QUINN President Miller called the meeting to order and the following business was conducted: ROLL CALL Councilors 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 Cleric; Dave Young, JohnsManville Plant Manager, Valerie Shafer, Wayne County Economic Development Corporation; Sara Mitchell & Tony Foster, Metropolitan Development; Bill Thistlethwaite, Paris Department; Greg Steins, City Engineer; Bill Harris, Sanitary District; Jeff Norris, Information & Technology; Sue Roberson, Human Resources; Peter Zaleski, Wayne County Councilor, Vicki Robinson, Purchasing; Paula Hill, Controller, Nick Wilson; Dave Bums; Dakota Collins; Diana Pappin; Fire Chief Jerry Purcell; Tracy Bosell, Street Department; Media; and, Sergeant at Arms. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilor Winget moved to approve the minutes of the meeting held October 6, 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 City offices are open on Election Day • City offices are closed on November 11 in honor of Veterans • The Veteran's Day parade will be November 8 • The Christmas Parade will be December 5 • Leaf pick up is on a 13 day rotation REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY Minutes of the September 25 & October 9, 2014 meetings were accepted as presented. REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS, STANDING COMMITTEES, SPECIAL COMMITTEES and/or ORGANIZATIONS • BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS — Mr. Dickman does not want to be reappointed. Council will be seeking additional nominations. S:commoncouncil/minutes/2014 /oct 20.doc common Council Minutes October 20, 2014 Page 2 of 6 • STREET TREE COMMISSION — Councilor Wissel moved to reappoint Neil Sabine, supported by Councilor Winget. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS Councilor Wissel moved to strike Ordinance No. 21 -2014, 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. 47, 48, 49, 50, 512, 52, 53, 54- 2014 on first reading by title only, supported by Councilor Cruse - Nicholson. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. ORDINANCE NO. 47 -2014 - AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS FROM CERTAIN FUNDS (First Response) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 47 -2014 on first reading by title only. This Ordinance would authorize the appropriation of funds as follows: From First Response Fund (205.11.107.000.777.5139) $205,997.98 To 205.11.107.150.000.1302 $192,265.96 To 205.11.107.150.000.4490 $ 13,732.02 Councilor Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 47 -2014 to second reading and public hearing and read by title only, supported by Councilor Winget. The motion was defeated with an 8 -1 vote viva voce. Dissenting was Councilor Hollis. Ordinance No. 47 -2014 will be heard on second reading November 3, 2014. ORDINANCE NO. 48 -2014 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2014 BUDGET (Clerk) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 48 -2014 on first reading by tide only. This Ordinance would replace Ordinance No. 21 -2014 which was an appropriation ordinance amending the 2014 budget which authorized the transfer of funds to Regular Salaries for stipends in the Clerk's budget The account numbers were incorrect. To date, the funds have not been transferred; therefore, Ordinance No. 21 -2014 was stricken. The correct fund numbers are as follows: Delete $600.00 from 101.03.030.110.000.3121 (Litigation) $250.00 from 101.03.030.110.000.3240 (Travel) $50.00 from 101.03.030.110.000.3150 (Recording Fees) $50.00 from 101.03.030.110.000.3220 (Postage) $50.00 from 101.03.030.110.000.3320 (Contractual Printing) $500.00 from 101.03.030.110.000.3911 (Training) Add $1500.00 to 101.03.030.110.000.1196 (Regular Salaries) Councilor Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 48 -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. 48 -2014 on second reading by title only. Common Council Minutes October 20, 2014 Page 3 of 6 Council President Miller declared Ordinance No. 48 -2014 on second reading and public hearing. There being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Councilor Parker moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 48 -2014, supported by Councilor Oler. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Councilor Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 48 -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. 48 -2014 on third reading by title only. Ordinance No. 48 -2014 was adopted with a 9 -0 roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 49 -2014 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2014 BUDGET (Human Resources) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 49 -2014 on first reading by title only. This Ordinance would authorize the transfer of funds in the 2014 Human Resources Budget as follows: Delete $1,500.00 from Unemployment Compensation (101.01.003.110.000.1221) Add $1,000.00 to Travel (101.01.003.110.000.3240) $ 400.00 to Training and Education (101.01.003.110.000.3911) $ 100.00 to Office Supplies (101.01.003.110.000.2130) Councilor Parker moved to advance Ordinance No. 49 -2014 to second reading and public hearing and read by title only, supported by Councilor Winget. The motion was defeated with an 8 -1 vote viva voce. Dissenting was Councilor Hollis. Ordinance No. 49 -2014 will be heard on second reading November 3, 2014. ORDINANCE NO. 50 -2014 - AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2014 BUDGET (Street) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 50 -2014 on first reading by title only. This Ordinance would authorize the transfer of funds in the 2014 Local Road and Street Fund as follows: Delete $25,000.00 from Other Contractual Services (218.18.180.180.000.3990) Add $25,000.00 to Fleet Gasoline & Maintenance (218.18.180.180.000.2211) Delete $120,000 from Hot/Cold Mix (210.18.180.180.000.2363) Add $120,000 to Other Equipment (210.18.180.180.000.4490) Councilor Parker moved to advance Ordinance No. 50 -2014 to second reading and public hearing and read by title only, supported by Councilor Winget. The motion was defeated with an 8 -1 vote viva voce. Dissenting was Councilor Hollis. Ordinance No. 50 -2014 will be heard on second reading November 3, 2014. ORDINANCE NO. 51 -2014 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL, ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM ARTPLACE AMERICA The Clerk read Ordinance No. 51 -2014 on first reading by title only. This Ordinance would authorize the City of Richmond to submit a grant application to ArtPlace America and to accept said grant funding in an amount up to Five Hundred Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents Common Counts/ Minutes October 20, 2014 Fags 4 of 6 ($500,000.00). Said funds, if awarded, shall be appropriated to fund a capital art project to be determined through a community committee. Councilor Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 51 -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. 51 -2014 on second reading by title only. Council President Miller declared Ordinance No. 51 -2014 on second reading and public hearing. There being no comments for or against this Ordinance, Councilor Parker moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 51 -2014, supported by Councilor Quinn. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Councilor Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 51 -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 Ordinance No. 51 -2014 on third reading by title only. Ordinance No. 51 -2014 was adopted with a 9 -0 roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 52 -2014 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2014 BUDGET (EMS) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 52 -2014 on first reading by title only. This Ordinance would authorize the appropriation of funds as follows: First Response Fund (205) Delete $77,594.89 from Overtime (EMS) (205.11.107.150.000.1302) Add $74,288.73 to Overtime (General) (101. 11. 110. 150.000.1302) $ 3,306.16 to Part Time Help (General) (101.11.110.150.000.1198) Delete $54,232.36 from Deputy Chief of EMS (205.11.104.150.000.1101) Add $54,232.36 to Salaries and Wages- Training Chief (General) (101. 11.110. 150.000.1101 Ordinance No. 52 -2014 was held on second reading. ORDINANCE NO. 53-2014 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2014 BUDGET (First Response) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 53 -2014 on first reading by title only. This Ordinance would authorize the appropriation of funds as follows: First Response Fund (205) Delete $10,000.00 from Training (205.11.107.150.000.3911) Add $10,000.00 to EMS Supplies (205.101.107.150.000.2411) Councilor Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 53 -2014 to second reading and public hearing and read by title only, supported by Councilor Winget. The motion was defeated with an 8 -1 vote viva voce. Dissenting was Councilor Hollis. Ordinance No. 53 -2014 will be heard on second reading November 3, 2014. Common Council Minutes October 20, 2014 Page 5 of 6 ORDINANCE NO. 54 -2014 — ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA TO ISSUE ITS "ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2014 (JOHNS MANVILLE PROJECT)" AND APPROVING OTHER ACTIONS IN RESPECT THERETO The Clerk read Ordinance No. 54 -2014 on first reading by title only. Ordinance No. 54 -2014 was held for due diligence. ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 40 -2014 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO BE KNOWN AS THE 2015 SALARY ORDINANCE The Clerk read Ordinance No. 40 -2014 on second reading by title only. Mr. Oler moved to amend to read as follows: Police Department Major (2) Bi Weekly $2,302.76 Annual $59,871.44 This motion was supported by Councilor Wissel. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried. Council President Miller declared Amended Ordinance No. 40 -2014 on second reading and public hearing. There being no comments for or against this Ordinance, Councilor Parker moved for engrossment of Amended Ordinance No. 40 -2014, supported by Councilor Hollis. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Councilor Parker moved to advance Amended Ordinance No. 40 -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. 40 -2014 on third reading by title only. Amended Ordinance No. 40 -2014 was adopted with a 9 -0 roll call vote. 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 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 41 -2014 on second reading by title only. Council President Miller declared Ordinance No. 41 -2014 on second reading and public hearing. There being no comments for or against this Ordinance, Councilor Cruse - Nicholson moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 41 -2014, supported by Councilor Quinn. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Councilor Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 41 -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. 41 -2014 on third reading by title only. Ordinance No. 41 -2014 was adopted with a 9 -0 roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 42 -2014 – AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO BE KNOWN AS THE 2015 BUDGET The Clerk read Ordinance No. 42 -2014 on second reading by title only. Councilor Quinn moved to decrease the budget in the amount of Seven Hundred Eighty Thousand Four Hundred Ninety Nine Dollars ($780,499) as recommended by Ms. Hill and to eliminate funds for the Health Clinic, supported by Mr. Parker. The motion carried with a 6-3 roll call vote. Dissenting were Councilors Goss, Hollis and Miller. Councilor President Miller declared Amended Ordinance No. 41 -2014 on second reading and public hearing. Speaking to the Ordinance were Messrs. Wilson and Bums. Councilor Wissel moved for engrossment of Amended Ordinance No. 42 -2014, supported by Councilor Quinn. Councilor Wissel moved to advance Amended Ordinance No. 42 -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 carried. The Clerk read Amended Ordinance No. 42 -2014 on third reading by title only. Amended Ordinance No. 42 -2014 was adopted with a 6 -3 roll call vote. Dissenting were Councilors Hollis, Quinn and Miller. ORDINANCE NO. 46 -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 (Ahaus) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 46 -2014 on second reading by title only. Ordinance No. 46 -2014 was held on second reading. ORDINANCES ON THIRD READING 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 third reading by title only. Ordinance No. 39 -2014 was adopted with a 9 -0 roll call vote. CALL FOR ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, on a motion duly made, secondad and passed, the meeting was adjourned. '1-1 President I_1 IAMC, MMC City Clerk A recording of this meeting is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. S:commoncouncil/minutes/2014 /oct 20.doc