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Home My Public Portal About12-01-2014PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, DECEMBER 1, 2014 The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session Monday, December 1, 2014 at 7:30 pm 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: 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; Tracy Bosell, Street Superintendent; Tony Foster, Metropolitan Development; Fire Chief Jerry Purcell; Police Chief Kris and Linda Wolski; Diana Pappin; Police Lt. Donnie Benedict; Nick Wilson; Pete Zaleski, Wayne County Councilor; Sergeant at Arms; and, Media. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilor Wissel moved to approve the minutes of the meeting held November 17, 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 • On behalf of the Department of Metropolitan Development, an income survey will be mailed to residents. This is a requirement of any Community Development Block Grant. All information will be held in strict confidence. REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY Minutes of the November 13 & 20, 2014, meetings were accepted as presented. REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS, STANDING COMMITTEES, SPECIAL COMMITTEES and/or ORGANIZATIONS None MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS • Nepotism Disclosure Statements were given to Council Members and the Mayor for their signature. This is an annual compliance document. r Common Council Minutes December 1, 2014 Page 2 of 4 • Councilor Cruse - Nicholson reported there are 435 families in Richmond are homeless. All donations can be made through Councilor Cruse - Nicholson — 765 -465 -5432. ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING Councilor Parker moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance Nos. 58, 59. 60 & 61 -2014 on first reading by title only, supported by Councilor Winget. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. ORDINANCE NO. 58 -2014 - AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL, ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM BLOOMBERG PHILANTHROPIES (Metro — Capital Art Project) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 58 -2014 on first reading by title only. This Ordinance would authorize the City of Richmond to submit a grant application to Bloomberg Philanthropies, and to accept said grant funding in an amount up to One Million Dollars and Zero Cents ($1,000,000.00). If awarded, said funds shall be appropriated to fund a capital art project to be determined through a community committee. Councilor Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 58 -2014 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. 58 -2014 on second reading by title only. Council President Miller declared Ordinance No. 58 -2014 on second reading and public hearing. There being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Councilor Parker moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 58 -2014, supported by Councilor Quinn. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Councilor Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 58 -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. 58 -2014 on third reading by title only. Ordinance No. 58 -2014 was adopted with a 9 -0 roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 59 -2014 — AN APPROPRIATION (TRANSFER) ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2014 BUDGET (Local Road and Street) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 59 -2014 on first reading by title only. This Ordinance would authorize the transfer of funds within the 2014 budget of the Local Road and Street Fund as follows: Delete $15,000.00 from Traffic Signs (210.18.180.000.4320) Add $15,000.00 to Repair Equipment (210.18.180.180.000.3620) These funds would be used for repair of a dump truck. Councilor Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 59 -2014 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. 59 -2014 on second reading by title only. Council President Miller declared Ordinance No. 59 -2014 on second reading and public hearing. There being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Councilor Parker moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 59 -2014, supported by Councilor Quinn. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Common Council Minutes December 1, 2014 Page 3 of 4 Councilor Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 59 -2014 to third and final reading and suspend the rules and read by tide only, supported by Councilor Quinn. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. The Clerk read Ordinance No. 59 -2014 on third reading by title only. Ordinance No. 59 -2014 was adopted with a 9 -0 roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 60 -2014 — A GENERAL ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 78 (MOPEDS AND POCKET BIKES) OF THE RICHMOND CITY CODE The Clerk read Ordinance No. 60 -2014 on first reading by title only. The Governor of Indiana signed House Enrolled Act No. 1343 which will become effective January 1, 2015. This Act pre -empts local jurisdiction and regulation of scooters and mopeds. This Ordinance would repeal City Code Chapter 78 (Mopeds and Pocket Bikes) and Ordinance Number 8 -2010 effective December 31, 2014. Councilor Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 60 -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. 60 -2014 on second reading by tide only. Council President Miller declared Ordinance No. 60 -2014 on second reading and public hearing. There being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Councilor Parker moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 60 -2014, supported by Councilor Quinn. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Councilor Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 60 -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. 60 -2014 on third reading by title only. Ordinance No. 60 -2014 was adopted with a 9 -0 roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 61 -2014 — A GENERAL ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBSECTION 74.29 OF THE RICHMOND CITY CODE (Handicap Parking) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 61 -2014 on first reading by title only. This Ordinance would amend City Code Section 74.29 relative to Handicap Parking. This amendment would allow the Traffic Division to utilize a "designated tag" system to identify citizens who have residential handicap spots reserved. Councilor Parker moved to advance Ordinance No. 61 -2014 to second reading, suspend the rules and read by title only, supported by Councilor Oler. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Ordinance No. 61 -2014 will be heard on second reading on December 15, 2014. ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 57 -2014 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS FROM CERTAIN FUNDS (Cum Cap) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 57 -2014 on second reading by title only. e Common Council Minutes December 1, 2014 Page 4 of 4 This Ordinance would authorize an appropriation of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00) from the Cumulative Capital Improvement Fund (212) to Other Contractual Services (212.02.024.311.000.3990). Council President Miller declared Ordinance No. 57 -2014 on second reading and public hearing. Speaking against this Ordinance was Nick Wilson. There being no comments for the Ordinance, Councilor Parker moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 57 -2014, supported by Councilor Cruse - Nicholson. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Councilor Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 57 -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. 57 -2014 on third reading by title only. Ordinance No. 57 -2014 was adopted with a 7 -2 roll call vote. Dissenting were Councilors Hollis and Miller. 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. 11 City Clerk C, A recording of this meeting is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. Miller, President