HomeMy Public PortalAbout12-15-2014PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA,
DECEMBER 15, 2014
The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session December 15, 2014 in the
Council Chambers in said City.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRAYER BY COUNCILOR MILLER
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;
Police Chief Kris and Linda Wolski; Diana Pappin; Fire Chief Jerry Purcell; Tracy Bosell, Street
Department; Sue Roberson, Human Resources; Police Lt. Donnie Benedict; Francesca Benedict; Nick
Wilson; Sergeant at Arms; and, Media.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilor Parker moved to approve the minutes of the meeting held December 1, 2014, supported by
Councilor Hollis. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
PRESENTATIONS, MEMORIALS OR REMONSTRANCES, PETITIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS,
MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS
None
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR
• Street, Sanitary and Park Departments are ready for winter work.
REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
Minutes of the November 26 and December 4, 2014, meetings were accepted as presented.
REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS, STANDING COMMITTEES, SPECIAL COMMITTEES
and/or ORGANIZATIONS
• POLICE MERIT COMMISSION APPOINTMENT: Chief Wolski recommended the
reappointment of Dennis Hicks. This was taken under advisement to allow time for further
nominations.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
None
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ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
Councilor Parker moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance Nos. 62 & 63- 2014 on first reading by
title only, supported by Councilor Hollis. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
ORDINANCE NO. 62 -2013 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A REDUCTION IN
APPROPRIATIONS FROM CERTAIN FUNDS
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 62 -2014 on first reading by title only.
Councilor Wissel moved to amend by replacing the word "Personal" to "Personnel ", supported by
Councilor Winget. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Councilor Parker moved to advance Ordinance No. 62 -2014 as amended 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. 62 -2014 as amended on second reading by title only.
Council President Miller declared Ordinance No. 62 -2014 as amended on second reading and public
hearing. There being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Councilor Oler moved for engrossment
of Ordinance No. 62 -2014 as amended, supported by Councilor Hollis. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion
passed.
Councilor Oler moved to advance Ordinance No. 62 -2014 as amended 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. 62 -2014 as amended third reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 62 -2014 as amended was adopted with a 9-0 roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 63 -2014 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2014 BUDGET
(Fire)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 63 -2014 on first reading by title only.
This Ordinance would transfer funds as follows:
First Response Fund (205)
Delete $42,060.24 from Overtime (EMS) (205.11.107.150.000.1302)
Add $42,060.24 to Overtime (General) (101. 11. 110. 150.000.1302)
Councilor Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 63 -2014 to second reading, suspend the rules and
read by title only, supported by Councilor Parker. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 63 -2014 on second reading by title only.
Council President Miller declared Ordinance No. 63 -2014 on second reading and public hearing. There
being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Councilor Parker moved for engrossment of Ordinance
No. 63 -2014, supported by Councilor Quinn. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Councilor Parker moved to advance Ordinance No. 63 -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.
A recording of this meeting is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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The Clerk read Ordinance No. 63 -2014 on third reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 63 -2014 was adopted with a 9 -0 roll call vote.
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
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 second reading by title only.
Council President Miller declared Ordinance No. 61 -2014 on second reading and public hearing. There
being no comments for or against this Ordinance, Councilor Cruse- Nicholson for engrossment of
Ordinance No. 61 -2014, supported by Councilor Hollis. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Councilor Parker moved to advance Ordinance No. 61 -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. 61-2014 on third reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 61 -2014 was adopted with a 9 -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.
J. Clayton Miller, President
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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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