HomeMy Public PortalAbout12-02-2013PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA,
DECEMBER 2, 2013
The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session December 2, 2013 in the
Council Chambers in said City.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRAYER BY COUNCILOR QUINN
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,
Lary Parker, Misty Hollis, Ron Oler and Phil Quinn.
Also in attendance were Walt Chidester, City Attorney; Sally Hutton, Mayor; Karen Chasteen, City Clerk;
Jerry Purcell, Fire Battalion Chief; Terri Quinter, Roseview Transit; Bill Thistlethwaite, Park Department;
Sarah Mitchell, Plan Technician; Sue Roberson, Human Resources; Kris Wolski, Police Chief, Tony
Foster, Metropolitan Development; Beth Fields, Urban Enterprise Association; Shaun Dingwerth,
Richmond Art Museum; Katherine Franks, Indiana University East Endowment for the Arts; Tammy
Glenn, Controller; Bill Harris, Sanitary District; Dave Snow; Chris Coleman, Finance Systems; Jeff Norris
and Doug Philbeck, Information and Technology; Sergeant -at -Arms and Media.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Winget moved to approve the minutes of the meeting held November 18, 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
• December 7 events within the City were reviewed
• Leaf pickup will continue through December 19
REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
Minutes of the November 14 & 21, 2013, meetings were accepted as presented.
REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS, STANDING COMMITTEES, SPECIAL COMMITTEES
and/or ORGANIZATIONS
None
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
• Ms. Hollis moved to strike Ordinance No. 46 -2013, supported by Mr. Winget. Upon a vote viva
voce, the motion carried.
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• Mr. Foster publicly thanked Tom Cannon, Electrical Inspector, for making inspections on
Thanksgiving Day and Friday so contractors could complete their work on schedule.
• STREET TREE COMMISSION RE- APPOINTMENTS: Mr. Wissel moved to approve the
nominations of Ron Itnyre, Peggy North and Neil Sabine, supported by Mr. Winget. Upon a vote
viva voce, the motion carried.
• WAYNE COUNTY CONVENTION AND TOURISM BUREAU: Mr. Winget moved to approve the
nominations of Pamela Broering, Carla Eberwein and Dana Weigle, supported by Ms. Hollis.
Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried.
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Mr. Elstro moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance Nos. 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73 and 74- 2013
on first reading by title only, supported by Mr. Winget. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
ORDINANCE NO. 67 -2013 — AN EMERGENCY FINANCING ORDINANCE THAT WILL ALLOW A
TEMPORARY LOAN FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE PARK AND RECREATION, AND THE
POLICE AND FIRE PENSION FUNDS
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 67 -2013 on first reading by title only.
This Ordinance would authorize the transfer of $375,000.00 be transferred from General Fund to the Park
and Recreation and the Police and Fire Pension Funds to be repaid in 2014.
Council President Parker declared Ordinance No. 67 -2013 on second reading and public hearing. There
being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Mr. Wissel moved for engrossment of Ordinance No.
67 -2013, supported by Mr. Winget. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Mr. Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 67 -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. 67 -2013 on third reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 67 -2013 was adopted with a 9 -0 roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 68 -2013 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL
APPROPRIATIONS FROM CERTAIN FUNDS
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 68 -2013 on first reading by title only.
This Ordinance would authorize transfers within the following budgets:
General Fund - $665,000.00 Roseview Transit - $ 12,000.00
Health Insurance - $500,000.00 Police Pension - $116,000.00
Fire Pension - $260,000.00
Mr. Miller moved to delete Eighty Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars and zero cents which represents the
amount which would be used for Police and Fire stipends, supported by Mr. Wissel. Upon a vote viva
voce, the motion carried. (Note — the Police Department have ratified their contract but not in time for this
Ordinance. The Fire Department has not ratified as of this date.)
Mr. Winget moved to delete specfcally for funding part of the purchase of a new City wide phone system
from the third Whereas, supported by Mr. Miller. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried.
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Mr. Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 68 -2013 as amended to second reading, suspend the rules
and read by title only, supported by Mr. Oler. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 68 -2013 as amended on second reading by title only.
It was the consensus of Council that One Hundred Thirty Eight Thousand Dollars and zero cents
($138,000.00) designated for Fire Department Personnel, not be expended until there is further
discussion with the Mayor, Finance Department and Council.
Council President Parker declared Ordinance No. 68 -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. 68 -2013 as amended, supported by Mr. Wissel. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion
passed.
Mr. Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 68 -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. 68 -2013 as amended on third reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 68 -2013 as amended was adopted with a 9 -0 roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 69 -2013 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2013 BUDGET —
VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 69 -2013 on first reading by title only.
This Ordinance would authorize transfers within the following budgets:
Municipal Airport:
Delete $3,423.00 from Aviation Fuel
Add $3,423.00 to Other Equipment
Roseview Transit:
Delete $4,386.00 from Property and Liability Insurance
Delete $800.00 from Clothing Allowance
Delete $4,200.00 from Other Contract Services
Delete $500.00 from Contractual Printing
Add $4,386.00 to Other Equipment
Add $5,500.00 to Fleet Gasoline and Oil
Solid Waste:
Delete $80,000.00 from Salaries and Wages
Delete $32,000.00 from Other Contract Services
Delete $29,000.00 from Capital Improvements — Facilities
Add $96,000.00 to Fleet Gasoline
Add $16,000.00 to Tires and Tubes
Add $12,200.00 to Repair Parts
Add 9,600.00 to Repair and Maintenance — Fleet
Add $7,200.00 to Other Contract Services
Park and Recreation:
Delete $12,000.00 from Other Equipment
Add $12,000.00 to Property and Liability Insurance
General Fund — Information Technology:
Delete $4,500.00 from Computer Equipment and Software
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Add $ 4,500.00 to Other Contract Services
General Fund — Finance:
Delete $6,000.00 from Salary and Wages
Add $2,000.00 to General Supplies
Add $4,000.00 to Other Contract Services
Mr. Miller moved to advance Ordinance No. 69 -2013 to second reading, suspend the rules and read by
title only, supported by Mr. Wissel. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 69 -2013 on second reading by title only.
Council President Parker declared Ordinance No. 69 -2013 on second reading and public hearing. There
being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Mr. Elstro moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 69-
2013, supported by Mr. Miller. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Mr. Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 69 -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. 69 -2013 on third reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 69 -2013 was adopted with a 9 -0 roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 70 -2013 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE ALLOWING STIPENDS IN LIEU OF
PERMANENT SALARY AND WAGE INCREASES TO BE PAID TO CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 70 -2013 on first reading by title only.
This Ordinance would authorize the City of Richmond to disburse a Five Hundred Dollar ($500) stipend in
lieu of permanent salary and wage increases to all full -time employees of all departments in the City,
except Police and Fire Department bargaining unit members with part-time employees to receive a
stipend equal to the proportional amount of full -time hours worked on a regular basis.
Mr. Elstro moved to advance Ordinance No. 70 -2013 to second reading, suspend the rules and read by
title only, supported by Mr. Wissel. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 70 -2013 on second reading by title only.
Council President Parker declared Ordinance No. 70 -2013 on second reading and public hearing. There
being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Mr. Wissel moved for engrossment of Ordinance No.
70 -2013, supported by Mr. Winget. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Mr. Elstro moved to advance Ordinance No. 70 -2013 to third and final reading and suspend the rules and
read by title only, supported by Mr. Wissel. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 70 -2013 on third reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 70 -2013 was adopted with an 8 -1 roll call vote. Dissenting was Mr. Quinn.
ORDINANCE NO. 71 -2013 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2013 BUDGET —
VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 71 -2013 on first reading by title only.
This Ordinance would authorize the transfers within the General Fund as follows:
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Mayor - Delete $1,200.00 from Promotion and Marketing
Add $1,200.00 to Salary and Wages
Law Department - Delete $1,200.00 from Subscription and Dues
Add $1,200.00 to Salaries and Wages
Information Technology - Delete $4,000.00 from Computer Equipment and Software
Add $4,000.00 to Salary and Wages
Mr. Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 71 -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. 71 -2013 on second reading by title only.
Council President Parker declared Ordinance No. 71 -2013 on second reading and public hearing. There
being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Mr. Elstro moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 71-
2013, supported by Mr. Wissel. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Mr. Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 71 -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. 71 -2013 on third reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 71 -2013 was adopted with a 9 -0 roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 72 -2013 — A GENERAL ORDINANCE DEFINING AND ENCORCING FAIR HOUSING
PRACTICES FOR THE CITY OF RICHMOND AND AMENDING RICHMOND CITY CODE CHAPTER
32.51
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 72 -2013 on first reading by title only.
This Ordinance would authorize the City of Richmond to amend Section 51 of Chapter 32 of the
Richmond City Code by adding the provisions necessary and appropriate to prevent discrimination in the
area of housing.
Ordinance No. 72 -2013 was held to allow time for review by the Chamber of Commerce and the Board of
Realtors.
ORDINANCE NO. 73 -2013 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE
AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 73 -2013 on first reading by title only.
This Ordinance would authorize the City of Richmond to submit a grant application to the National
Endowment for the Arts to assist Indiana University East and the Richmond Art Museum with creative
placemaking projects that contribute to the livability of the Richmond Community and the placement arts
at the community's core; and, to accept from the National Endowment for the Arts the Our Town grant
funding in an amount up to Fifty Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($50,000.00). The local match
consisting of cash and in -kind labor will be provided by Indiana University East and the Richmond Arts
Museum and a cash contribution from the City from EDIT funds. If awarded, these funds shall be
appropriated to be granted to Indiana University East and the Richmond Arts Museum.
Ms. Cruse - Nicholson moved to advance Ordinance No. 73 -2013 to second reading, suspend the rules
and read by title only, supported by Mr. Elstro. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 73 -2013 on second reading by title only.
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Council President Parker declared Ordinance No. 73 -2013 on second reading and public hearing. There
being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Mr. Elstro moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 73-
2013, supported by Mr. Winget. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Mr. Elstro moved to advance Ordinance No. 73 -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. 73 -2013 on third reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 73 -2013 was adopted with a 7 -2 roll call vote. Dissenting were Councilors Miller and
Quinn.
ORDINANCE NO. 74 -2013 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE
AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM THE INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 74 -2013 on first reading by title only.
This Ordinance would authorize the City of Richmond to submit a grant application to the Indiana State
Department of Health to assist with the hiring of a consultant in connection with the Community Bicycle
and Pedestrian Master Plan; and, to accept said grant funding from the Indiana State Department of
Health in an amount up to Twenty Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($20,000.00). The total project cost
is estimated to be a total amount up to Forty Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($40,000.00). The City
will provide up to Twenty Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($20,000.00) in Redevelopment funds for the
match.
Mr. Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 74 -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. 74 -2013 on second reading by title only.
Council President Parker declared Ordinance No. 74 -2013 on second reading and public hearing. There
being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Ms. Cruse - Nicholson moved for engrossment of
Ordinance No. 74 -2013, supported by Mr. Elstro. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Mr. Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 74 -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. 74 -2013 on third reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 74 -2013 was adopted with a 9 -0 roll call vote.
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
ORDINANCE NO. 64 -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 (Finance Systems)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 64 -2013 on second reading by title only.
This Ordinance is a request of Finance Systems, LLC for a ten -year tax abatement for real estate in the
amount of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars and zero cents ($500,000.00).
Ordinance No. 64 -2013 was held on second reading.
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ORDINANCE NO. 66-2013 —A SPECIAL ORDINANCE ALLOWING CERTAIN OFFICES DEDUCTIOS
FROM ASSESSED VALUE WITHIN AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 66 -2013 on second reading by title only.
This Ordinance would clarify that certain offices being redeveloped or rehabilitated within an Economic
Revitalization Area may be considered for deductions if they meet the provided criteria.
Ordinance No. 66 -2013 was held on second reading.
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.
City Clerk
A recording of this meeting is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.