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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. Common Council Minutes April 15, 2013 Page 2 of 5 • 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. Common Council Minutes April 15, 2013 Page 3 of 5 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. Common Council Minutes April 15, 2013 Page 4 of 5 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. Common Council Minutes April 15, 2013 Page 5 of 5 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 ATT Karen Chasteen, IAMC, MMC City Clerk A recording of this meeting is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.