HomeMy Public PortalAbout08-05-2013PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA,
AUGUST 5, 2013
The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session August 5, 2013 in the
Council Chambers in said City.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRAYER BY COUNCILOR ELSTRO
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 and Phil Quinn. Absent was Ron Oler.
Also in attendance were Walt Chidester, City Attorney; Sally Hutton, Mayor; Karen Chasteen, City Clerk;
Steve Stevens; Jan Passmore; Mary Walker, Wayne County Tourism; Tammy Glenn, City Controller; Kim
Poinsett; Jackie Carberry; Dan Stamper, Dave Stryker, Dave Burns; Jane Warren; Dave Stidham; Doris
Ashbrook; Kelly Hale; Sergeant -at -Arms and Media.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Wissel moved to approve the minutes of the meeting held July 15, 2013, supported by Mr. Winget.
Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
PRESENTATIONS, MEMORIALS OR REMONSTRANCES, PETITIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS,
MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS
• RESOLUTION NO. 3-2013 —A RESOLUTION WAIVING NONCOMPLIANCE RELATED TO
LATE -FILED ASSESSED VALUATION DEDUCTION DOCUMENTS OF RAHEE
INVESTMENTS, LLC (Holiday Inn)
Tabled until August 19, 2013
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR
• There have been several adjustments relative to the Sanitary Sewer Bills due to an error of
Indiana American Water.
• The EXCEL Center will be opening at C.R. Richardson in August. The program is tuition free,
day care is provided, etc.
REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
Minutes of the July 11, 18 & 25, 2013, meetings were accepted as presented.
Common Council Minutes
August 5, 2013
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REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS, STANDING COMMITTEES, SPECIAL COMMITTEES
and/or ORGANIZATIONS
None
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
ORDINANCE NO. 25 -2013 - AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL
APPROPRIATIONS FROM CERTAIN FUNDS (EMS)
Mr. Quinn moved to strike Ordinance No. 25 -2013, supported by Ms. Hollis. Upon a vote viva voce, the
motion carried.
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
ORDINANCE NO. 43 -2013 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL,
ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM THE INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION (Roseview)
Ordinance No. 43 -2013 was tabled until August 19, 2013.
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
AMENDED ORDINANCE NO. 40 -2013 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS FROM CERTAIN FUNDS (EDIT — Crossroad Commons)
The Clerk read Amended Ordinance No. 40 -2013 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.
Council President Parker declared Amended Ordinance No. 40 -2013 on second reading and public
hearing. Speaking to the Ordinance was Dave Stidham and Joe Schroeder. Speaking against the
Ordinance was Tom Glenn, Mike Grace, Nick Wilson, Don Nobbe, Mark Hoelscher and Jan Passmore.
Speaking for the Ordinance was Mary Walker, Wayne County Tourism.
Mr. Quinn stated due to a potential conflict of interest, he will not be participating in the final vote on this
Ordinance.
Mr. Parker referred this matter to Mr. Miller for due diligence.
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 ( Primex — Equipment)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 42 -2013 on second 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). The
Tax Abatement Committee recommended approval.
Council President Parker declared Ordinance No. 42 -2013 on second reading and public hearing. There
being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Mr. Miller moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 42-
2013, supported by Mr. Quinn. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Common Council Minutes
August 5, 2013
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Mr. Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 42 -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. 42 -2013 on third reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 42 -2013 was adopted with a 7 -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.
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Karen Chasteen, IAMC, MMC
City Clerk
A recording of this meeting is on file in the City Clerk's Office.