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HomeMy Public PortalAbout07-15-2013PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, JULY 15, 2013 The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session July 15, 2013 in the Council Chambers in said City. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PRAYER BY COUNCILOR OLER 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; Rachel Sheeley; Director of Metropolitan Development Tony Foster, Dave Bums, Jane Warren; Mike Allen, Economic Growth Group; Greg Merchanthouse; Dan Stamper, Dave Stidham; Paris Pegg, Morrisson Reeves Library; Mark Connery, Richmond Police Department; Sergeant -at -Arms and Media. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Ms. Hollis moved to approve the minutes of the meeting held July 1, 2013, supported by Mr. Winget. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. PRESENTATIONS, MEMORIALS OR REMONSTRANCES, PETITIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS, MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS None COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR • Work is on the Stellar Community Designation is progressing • The 2014 Budget is being developed REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY Minutes of the June 27, 2013, meeting was accepted as presented. REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS, STANDING COMMITTEES, SPECIAL COMMITTEES and/or ORGANIZATIONS None MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS • MORRISON REEVES LIBRARY BOARD APPOINTMENT: Mr. Miller moved to approve Laura Retherford as recommended by the MRL Board of Directors, supported by Mr. Winget. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried. Common Council Minutes July 15, 2013 Page 2 of 3 ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING Mr. Elstro moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance Nos. 38 & 42 -2013 on first reading by title only, supported by Ms. Cruse - Nicholson. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. ORDINANCE NO. 38 -2013 - AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL, ACCEPTANCE, AND APPROPRIATION OF GRANT FUNDS FROM THE INDIANA HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY The Clerk read Ordinance No. 38 -2013 on first reading by title only. This Ordinance would authorize City of Richmond, by the Mayor and the Richmond Department of Metropolitan Development to submit an application to receive the additional NPS -1 funds and to accept said additional grant funding in an amount up to One Hundred Sixty-eight Thousand Dollars ($168,000.00) from the IHCDA. If awarded, the funds shall be appropriated for use in connection with the City's current NSP -1 project. No local match is required. Mr. Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 38 -2013 to second reading, suspend the rules and read by title only, supported by Mr. Miller. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. The Clerk read Ordinance No. 38 -2013 on second reading by title only. Council President Parker declared Ordinance No. 38 -2013 on second reading and public hearing. There being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Mr. Miller moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 38- 2013, supported by Ms. Cruse - Nicholson. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Mr. Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 38 -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. 38 -2013 on third reading by title only. Ordinance No. 38 -2013 was adopted with a 9 -0 roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 42 -2013 — A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF A STATEMENT OF BENEFITS FOR A PROPERTY OWNER APPLYING FOR DEDUCTIONS UNDER I.C. 6 -1.1 -12.1 (Equipment — Primex) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 42 -2013 on first reading by title only. This Ordinance is a request of Primex Plastics Corporation for a ten year tax abatement on equipment valued at Five Million Two Hundred Sixty Three Thousand Dollars and zero cents ($5,263,000.00). Ordinance No. 42 -2013 was referred to the Tax Abatement Committee for due diligence. ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AMENDED ORDINANCE NO. 40-2013 —AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS FROM CERTAIN FUNDS (EDIT — Crossroad Commons) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 41 -2913 on second reading by title only. This Ordinance would appropriate Three Hundred Seventy Five Thousand Dollars and zero cents ($375,000.00) to the Economic Development Income Tax Fund (245) to support the construction of infrastructure for Crossroad Commons. L Common Coundl Minutes July 15, 2013 Page 3 of 3 Council President Parker announced there would be discussion relative to amendments to this Ordinance and Public Hearing will be August 5, 2013. Mr. Wissel moved to amend by adding the following: a. Eastside Commercial Park, LLC, or a subsequent purchaser of the project and/or the real estate of approximately 60 acres, is the owner of any roads built on the approximately 60 acres and is responsible for all construction, maintenance, repair and upkeep of the roads. This motion was supported by Mr. Winget. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried 8 -1. Dissenting was Mr. Miller. Mr. Wissel moved to amend by adding the following: b. If any part or all of the Eastside Commercial Park, LLC project and/or any part or all of the real estate of approximately 60 acres is sold, the entire EDIT monies to Eastside Commercial Park, LLC of $875,000 shall be paid to the City by the Eastside Commercial Park, LLC investors or, at the determination of the City, the $875, 000 shall be paid by the new owner This motion was supported by Mr. Winget. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried 9 -0. Mr. Wissel moved to amend by adding the following: c. EDIT monies advanced by City to Eastside Commercial Park, LLC, will be secured by a mortgage signed by Eastside Commercial Park, LLC, and subordinated to existing Ist mortgage holder and 2"d mortgage holder on the real estate of approximately 60 acres. This motion was supported by Mr. Quinn. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried 9 -0. Mr. Wissel moved to amend by adding the following: d. In order for the clawbacks listed above to be forgiven, there must be, by December 31, 2020, 300 mercantile or service related jobs in the project. This motion was supported by Mr. Oler. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried 8 -1. Dissenting was Ms. Cruse - Nicholson. A copy of the Amended Ordinance will be distributed to Council for their review. ORDINANCES ON THIRD READING None CALL FOR ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, on a motion duly made, second a the meeting was adjourned. Pa er, resid t A ST: Karen Chasteen, IAMC, MMC City Clerk A recording of this meeting is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.