HomeMy Public PortalAbout04-15-2013PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA,
APRIL 15, 2013
The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session April 15, 2013 in the
Council Chambers in said City.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRAYER BY COUNCILOR MILLER
President Parker 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,
Larry Parker, Misty Hollis, Ron Oler and Phil Quinn.
Also in attendance were Walt Chidester, City Attorney; Sally Hutton, Mayor; Karen Chasteen, City Clerk;
Mary Walker, Tourism and Convention Bureau; Amy Holthouse, Wayne County Chamber of Commerce;
Valerie Shafer, Economic Development Corporation; Tony Foster, Department of Metropolitan
Development; Bill Thistlethwaite, Parks and Recreation; Jeff Plasterer, Wayne County Councilor; Nancy
Greene, Ivy Tech; Beth Fields, Urban Enterprise Association; Amy Cox and Sarah Mitchell.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Miller moved to approve the minutes of the meeting held April 1, 2013, supported by Ms. Hollis. Upon
a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
PRESENTATIONS, MEMORIALS OR REMONSTRANCES, PETITIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS,
MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS
None
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR
• The Spring Clean -up schedule begins April 20
• Stellar Communities Designation application is progressing.
REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
Minutes of the March 21 $ 28 and April 4, 2013, meetings were accepted as presented.
REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS, STANDING COMMITTEES, SPECIAL COMMITTEES
and/or ORGANIZATIONS
None
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
• Nomination for the Human Rights Commission of Mario Simpson was presented by Mr. Parker.
Ms. Cruse- Nicholson moved to reappoint Mr. Simpson, supported by Mr. Miller. Upon a vote viva
voce, the motion passed.
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• Amy Cox, Indiana State Youth of the Year (Boys and Girls Club): Ms. Cox restated her
presentation made at the State competition.
• Ms. Cruse- Nicholson reminded the public of the celebration for the 45`" Anniversary of the Human
Rights Commission in Richmond. It will be held April 18, 7:00, in the Council Chamber of the City
Building.
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
Mr. Wissel moved to amend the agenda to add Ordinance No. 22 -2013, supported by Mr. Winget. Upon
a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Mr. Elstro moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance Nos. 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 & 22 -2013 on first
reading by title only, supported by Mr. Miller. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
ORDINANCE NO. 14 -2013 - A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF RICHMOND TO
RECEIVE A DONATION FROM THE WAYNE COUNTY FOUNDATION (Street Tree Commission)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 14 -2013 on first reading by title only
This Ordinance would authorize the City of Richmond to accept a donation from the Wayne County
Foundation, in the amount of One Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($1,000.00) to be used for the City of
Richmond Street Tree Commission.
Mr. Miller moved to advance Ordinance No. 14 -2013 to second reading, suspend the rules and read by
title only, supported by Ms. Hollis. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 14 -2013 on second reading by title only.
Council President Parker declared Ordinance No. 14 -2013 on second reading and public hearing. There
being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Mr. Elstro moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 14-
2013, supported by Mr. Miller. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Mr. Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 14 -2013 to third and final reading and suspend the rules
and read by title only, supported by Mr. Winget. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 14 -2013 on third reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 14 -2013 was adopted with a 9 -0 roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 17 -2013 — A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF RICHMOND TO
RECEIVE A DONATION FROM THE INDIANA GAS COMPANY (Gas Building Remediation)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 17 -2013 on first reading by title only.
This Ordinance would authorize the City of Richmond to accept a donation from the Indiana Gas
Company, in the amount of Two Hundred Twenty -five Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($225,000.00) to
be used for the Richmond Gas Building Remediation Project.
Mr. Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 17 -2013 to second reading, suspend the rules and read by
title only, supported by Ms. Hollis. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 17 -2013 on second reading by title only.
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Council President Parker declared Ordinance No. 17 -2013 on second reading and public hearing. There
being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Ms. Hollis moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 17-
2013, supported by Mr. Quinn. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Mr. Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 17 -2013 to third and final reading and suspend the rules
and read by title only, supported by Mr. Winget. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 17 -2013 on third reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 17 -2013 was adopted with a 9 -0 roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 18 -2013 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL,
ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM THE INDIANA HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, OFFICE OF COMMUNITY AND RURAL AFFAIRS, AND
INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (ALSO KNOWN AS THE STELLAR COMMUNITIES
PROGRAM)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 18 -2013 on first reading by title only.
This Ordinance would authorize the City of Richmond, by the Mayor and the Richmond Department of
Metropolitan Development, to submit an application for funds in the amount of Ten Thousand Dollars and
zero cents ($10,000.00) in connection with the IHCDA Stellar Community Program. This Ordinance
would also authorize the City of Richmond Department of Metropolitan Development to accept said grant
funding. If awarded, these funds shall be appropriated for the hiring of a consultant to assist with the
preparation of the Strategic Investment Plan proposal in connection with the IHCDA Stellar Community
Program application.
Mr. Miller moved to advance Ordinance No. 18 -2013 to second reading, suspend the rules and read by
title only, supported by Mr. Winget. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 18 -2013 on second reading by title only.
Council President Parker declared Ordinance No. 18 -2013 on second reading and public hearing. There
being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Mr. Wissel moved for engrossment of Ordinance No.
18 -2013, supported by Ms. Cruse - Nicholson. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Mr. Elstro moved to advance Ordinance No. 18 -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 Ordinance No. 18 -2013 on third reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 18 -2013 was adopted with a 9 -0 roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 19 -2013 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL,
ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM THE INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (Dana Clean -up)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 19 -2013 on first reading by title only.
This Ordinance would authorize the City of Richmond to submit an application and accept grant funding in
an amount up to Sixty-two Thousand Five Hundred Ninety-six Dollars and Zero Cents ($62,596.00) from
the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. All funding, if awarded to the City of Richmond,
shall be appropriated to help fund the activities in connection with cleanup and landfill maintenance of the
former Dana property located at 2153 and 2175 Williamsburg Pike, Richmond, Indiana.
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Mr. Miller moved to advance Ordinance No. 19 -2013 to second reading, suspend the rules and read by
title only, supported by Ms. Cruse- Nicholson. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 19 -2013 on second reading by title only.
Council President Parker declared Ordinance No. 19 -2013 on second reading and public hearing. There
being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Mr. Elstro moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 19-
2013, supported by Ms. Hollis. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Ms. Hollis moved to advance Ordinance No. 19 -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 Ordinance No. 19 -2013 on third reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 19 -2013 was adopted with a 9 -0 roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 20 -2013 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL,
ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM THE INDIANA HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, OFFICE OF COMMUNITY AND RURAL AFFAIRS, AND
INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION THAT CAN BE RECEIVED THROUGH THE
STELLAR COMMUNITIES PROGRAM
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 20 -2013 on first reading by title only.
This Ordinance would authorize the City of Richmond to apply for and accept grant funding as a result of
the Stellar Community Designation from the Stellar Program. Said funds would be appropriated for the
completion of the projects outlined in the Stellar Strategic Investment Plan. Local matching funds may be
required depending on the sources of revenue and may be derived from private sources, the
Redevelopment Commission and EDIT.
Mr. Miller moved to amend this Ordinance to reflect projects totaling amounts up to Twenty-one Million
Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($21,500,000.00) being proposed in the Strategic Investment Plan,
supported by Mr. Winget. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Mr. Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 20 -2013 as amended to second reading, suspend the rules
and read by title only, supported by Ms. Hollis. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 20 -2013 as amended on second reading by title only.
Council President Parker declared Ordinance No. 20 -2013 as amended on second reading and public
hearing. There being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Mr. Wissel moved for engrossment of
Ordinance No. 20 -2013 as amended, supported by Mr. Ms. Hollis Upon a vote viva voce, the motion
passed.
Ms. Hollis moved to advance Ordinance No. 20 -2013 as amended to third and final reading and suspend
the rules and read by title only, supported by Mr. Winget. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 20 -2013 as amended on third reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 20 -2013 as amended was adopted with a 9 -0 roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 21 -2013 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL
APPROPRIATIONS FROM CERTAIN FUNDS (EDIT /CIS)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 21 -2013 on first reading by title only.
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This Ordinance would authorize the City of Richmond to appropriate Fifty Thousand Dollars and zero
cents ($50,000.00) specifically for funding part of the operation of Community in Schools (CIS).
Mr. Wissel moved to amend by stating these funds will be appropriated to Richmond Community Schools
specifically for funding part of the operation of Community in Schools, supported by Mr. Miller.
Mr. Elstro moved to advance Ordinance No. 21 -2013 as amended to second reading, suspend the rules
and read by title only, supported by Ms. Cruse Nicholson. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 21 -2013 as amended on second reading by title only.
Council President Parker declared Ordinance No. 21 -2013 as amended on second reading and public
hearing. There being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Mr. Elstro moved for engrossment of
Ordinance No. 21 -2013 as amended 013, supported by Mr. Quinn. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion
passed.
Mr. Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 21 -2013 as amended to third and final reading and suspend
the rules and read by title only, supported by Mr. Winget. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 21 -2013 as amended on third reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 21 -2013 as amended was adopted with a 5 -3 roll call vote. Dissenting were Messers.
Elstro, Miller and Parker. Recusing was Ms. Hollis.
ORDINANCE NO. 22 -2013 — AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A MAJOR AMENDMENT TO REID
HOSPITAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 11 -2004
This Ordinance would amend the Planned Unit Development at Reid Hospital, 1100 Reid Parkway. The
hospital is significantly expanding their parking which was not part of their originally approved
development plan.
Ordinance No. 22 -2013 was referred to the Plan Commission for public hearing on April 25, 2013.
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
None
ORDINANCES ON THIRD READING
None
CALL FOR ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, on a motion duly made, seconded and sed, the meeting was
adjourned.
L rke , Presi ent
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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.