HomeMy Public PortalAbout03-18-2013PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA,
MARCH 18, 2013
The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session March 18, 2013 in the
Council Chambers in said City.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRAYER BY COUNCILOR ELSTRO
President Pro Tern Miller called the meeting to order and the following business was conducted:
ROLL CALL
Present were: Howard "Jack" Elstro, Kelley Cruse - Nicholson, Bruce Wissel, Clayton Miller, Don Winget,
Misty Hollis, Ron Oler and Phil Quinn. Absent was Larry Parker.
Also in attendance were Walt Chidester, City Attorney; Sally Hutton, Mayor; Karen Chasteen, City Clerk;
Rhett Baumgartner; Gordon Moore; Jeff Norris and Doug Philbeck, Information and Technology; Linda
and Kris Wolski, Mark Connery, Brandi Redd and Jordan Tudor, Police Department; Bill Hams, Denise
Johnson, Jeff Loehmiller, Sanitary District; James French, Randy Baker and Mike Elstro, Richmond
Power and Light; Valerie Fonzer and Tammy Glenn, Finance Department; Eric Marsh, WCTV; David
Bums; Media and Sergeant -at -arms.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Winget moved to approve the minutes of the meeting held March 4, 2013, supported by Dr. Oler.
Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
PRESENTATIONS, MEMORIALS OR REMONSTRANCES, PETITIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS,
MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS
None
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR
• Richmond is one of the six finalists in the Stellar Grant program. Two grants will be awarded.
• Chief Wolski introduced two new Probationary Police Officers — Brandi Redd and Jordan
Tudor.
• Ms. Fonzer and Ms. Johnson reported on the progress of the Seiner Billing procedures.
Educating consumers is the top priority.
• Funds are still needed for the six students who will be visiting our Sister City in Japan.
REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
Minutes of the February 21 & 28, 2013, meetings were accepted as presented.
Common Council Minutes
March 18, 2013
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REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS, STANDING COMMITTEES, SPECIAL COMMITTEES
andlor ORGANIZATIONS
None
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
None
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
None
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
ORDINANCE NO. 11-2013 — A SPECIAL ORDINANCE VACATING A UTILITY EASEMENT — 3767 East
Main Street
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 11 -2013 on second reading by title only.
This Ordinance is a petition to vacate a utility easement at 3767 East Main Street. The property is being
sold and the vacation is necessary for title purposes.
Mr. Chidester requested this Ordinance be amended at the fourth WHEREAS to read: the Richmond
Advisory Plan Commission, conducted a public hearing on said petition March 14, 2013, after publishing
legal notice thereof at least ten (10) days in advance of said hearing as required by ordinance; and. Mr.
Wissel moved to amend as requested, supported by Mr. Winget. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion
passed.
Council President Pro Tern Miller declared Amended Ordinance No. 11 -2013 on second reading and
public hearing. Speaking for the Ordinance was Mr. Moore. There being no comments against the
Amended Ordinance, Mr. Wissel moved for engrossment of Amended Ordinance No. 11 -2013, supported
by Mr. Winget. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Mr. Wissel moved to advance Amended Ordinance No. 11 -2013 to third and final reading and suspend
the rules and read by title only, supported by Ms. Cruse - Nicholson. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion
passed.
The Clerk read Amended Ordinance No. 11 -2013 on third reading by title only.
Amended Ordinance No. 11 -2013 was adopted with a 9-0 roll call vote
ORDINANCE NO. 13 -2013 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 52-
2012 KNOWN AS THE 2013 SALARY ORDINANCE (Information & Technology)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 13 -2013 on second reading by title only.
This Ordinance would provide salary increases for the Information and Technology Director and two
technicians. Mr. Wolski presented a thorough analysis of all responsibilities of the Information and
Technology Department.
Dr. Oler moved to amend by striking any changes to the Technicians and leave all other changes intact.
That means eliminate the Parts and Street positions, increase the IT Director's pay, and not make any
changes to either the remuneration or quantity of Technicians until the new director presents a plan. The
motion was supported by Ms. Cruse - Nicholson. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
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Common Council Minutes
March 18, 2013
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Council President Pro Tern Miller declared Amended Ordinance No. 13 -2013 on second reading and
public hearing. There being no comments for or against the Amended Ordinance, Dr. Oler moved for
engrossment of Ordinance No. 13 -2013, supported by Ms. Hollis. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion
passed.
Mr. Wissel moved to advance Amended Ordinance No. 13 -2013 to third and final reading and suspend
the rules and read by title only, supported by Ms. Cruse - Nicholson. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion
passed.
The Clerk read Amended Ordinance No. 13 -2013 on third reading by title only.
Amended Ordinance No. 13 -2013 was adopted with a 7 -1 roll call vote. Dissenting was Mr. Quinn.
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
A recording of this meeting is on file in the City Clerk's Office.