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Home My Public Portal About08-02-2010PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, AUGUST 2, 2010 The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session August 2, 2010 in the Council Chambers in said City. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PRAYER BY COUNCILOR WELCH President Miller called the meeting to order and the following business was conducted: ROLL CALL Councilors present were Howard "Jack" Elstro, Kelley Cruse - Nicholson, Bruce Wissel, Clay Miller, Bing Welch, Larry Parker, Robert Goodwin, Diana Pappin and Phil Quinn. Also present were: Mayor Sally Hutton; City Attorney Walt Chidester; Assistant City Attorney Kim Vessels; Tammy Glenn, City Controller; Tony Foster, Director of Metropolitan Development; Terry Quinter, Roseview Transit; Bill Thistlethwaite, Richmond Parks and Recreation and Karen Chasteen, City Clerk. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Wissel moved to approve the Memorandum of Proceedings of the Special Meeting of July 15, 2010 and the minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 19, 2010, supported by Mr. Goodwin. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. PRESENTATIONS, MEMORIALS OR REMONSTRANCES, PETITIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS, MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS None 1A6] LTA I LTA [l ]Ll I[4faivi 1101Ll IIIJ:to] LTA i9:I =1 LTA E Ye7:j • Community Policing — National Night Out — First Presbyterian Church • Town Meeting will be August 3 — morning; Youth Conference in the afternoon • The Japanese Sister City students will arrive August 9 • Department Heads will be meeting regarding cuts in the Budget REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY Minutes of the July 15 & 22, 2010, meetings were accepted as presented. REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS, STANDING COMMITTEES, SPECIAL COMMITTEES and /or ORGANIZATIONS URBAN ENTERPRISE ASSOCIATION: Mr. Elstro nominated Kelley Cruse - Nicholson to fill the unexpired term of Etta Lundy on the Board of Directors for the Urban Enterprise Association, supported by Mr. Wissel . Ms. Lundy's term was due to expire December 31, 2012. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS Common Council Minutes August 2, 2010 Page 2 of 4 None ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING Mr. Elstro moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance Nos. 34 & 35 -2010 on first reading by title only, supported by Mr. Parker. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. ORDINANCE NO. 34 -2010 - AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2010 BUDGET (Metropolitan Development) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 34 -2010 on first reading by title only. Presented by Mr. Foster, this Ordinance would authorize the transfer of Six Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($6,000.00) from Salaries and Wages — Part time to Repair and Maintenance of Vehicles within the Metropolitan Development budget. Mr. Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 34 -2010 to second reading and to suspend the rules and read by title only, supported by Mr. Welch. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. The Clerk read Ordinance No. 34 -2010 on second reading by title only. Council President Miller declared Ordinance No. 34 -2010 on second reading and public hearing. There being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Mr. Elstro moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 34- 2010, supported by Mr. Welch. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Mr. Welch moved to advance Ordinance No. 34 -2010 to third and final reading and suspend the rules and read by title only, supported by Mr. Parker. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. The Clerk read Ordinance No. 34 -2010 on third reading by title only. Ordinance No. 34 -2010 was adopted with a 9 -0 roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 35 -2010 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL, ACCEPTANCE, AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM THE INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Roseview Transit) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 35 -2010 on first reading by title only. Presented by Mr. Foster and Ms. Quinter, this Ordinance would authorize the City of Richmond, by and through Rose View Transit to submit a grant application to the Indiana Department of Transportation and to accept grant funding in an amount up to One Million Seven Thousand Three Hundred Twenty -seven Dollars and Zero Cents ($1,007,327.00). Said funds, if awarded shall be appropriated to assist with operating expenses for Rose View Transit for 2011. The City would provide up to Two Hundred Seven Thousand One Hundred Ten Dollars and Zero Cents ($207,110.00) in local funds. Ms. Cruse - Nicholson moved to amend Ordinance No. 35 -2010 to read amount up to Nine Hundred Ninety Two Thousand Twenty -four Dollars and Zero Cents ($992,024.00) with a match of One Hundred Fifty Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety -one Dollars and zero cents ($159,791.00) in local funds., supported by Mr. Parker. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Mr. Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 35 -2010 as amended to second reading and to 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. 35 -2010 as amended on second reading by title only Common Council Minutes August 2, 2010 Page 3 of 4 Council President Miller declared Ordinance No. 35 -2010 as amended on second reading and public hearing. There being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Mr. Parker moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 35 -2010 as amended, supported by Mr. Pappin. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Mr. Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 35 -2010 as amended to third and final reading and suspend the rules and read by title only, supported by Mr. Welch. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. The Clerk read Ordinance No. 35 -2010 as amended on third reading by title only. Ordinance No. 35 -2010 as amended was adopted with a 9 -0 roll call vote. ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 23 -2010 — 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 (NA Investments) This Petition was withdrawn by the Petitioner. Mr. Welch moved to strike Ordinance No. 23 -2010, supported by Mr. Wissel. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. ORDINANCE NO. 24 -2010 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2010 BUDGET (Clerk) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 24 -2010 on second reading by title only. This Ordinance would authorize the transfer of $223.38 from General Supplies to Attorneys Fees. This transfer would not increase the 2010 Budget. Council President Miller declared Ordinance No. 24 -2010 on second reading and public hearing. There being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Mr. Wissel moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 24 -2010, supported by Mr. Welch. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Mr. Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 24 -2010 to third and final reading and suspend the rules and read by title only, supported by Mr. Welch. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. The Clerk read Ordinance No. 24 -2010 on third reading by title only. Ordinance No. 24 -2010 was adopted with a 5 -4 roll call vote. Dissenting were Messrs. Elstro and Miller, Ms. Pappin and Ms. Cruse - Nicholson. ORDINANCE NO. 25 -2010 - 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 (Richmond Baking Company) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 25 -2010 on second reading by title only. This Ordinance is a request from Richmond Baking Company for a ten -year tax abatement on equipment valued at $750,000. Mr. Wissel reported the value for the equipment needed to be increased to $1.1 million. Mr. Parker moved to amend Ordinance No. 25 -2010 to reflect the value of equipment to be $1.1 million, supported by Ms. Cruse - Nicholson. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Common Council Minutes August 2, 2010 Page 4 of 4 The Tax Abatement Committee recommended approval as amended Council President Miller declared Ordinance No. 25 -2010 as amended on second reading and public hearing. There being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Ms. Cruse - Nicholson moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 25 -2010 as amended, supported by Ms. Pappin. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Mr. Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 25 -2010 as amended to third and final reading and suspend the rules and read by title only, supported by Mr. Welch. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. The Clerk read Ordinance No. 25 -2010 as amended on third reading by title only. Ordinance No. 25 -2010 as amended was adopted with a 9 -0 roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 33 -2010 — A GENERAL ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 95.11: ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ON CITY OF RICHMOND PARK PROPERTY (Starr Gennett Site) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 33 -2010 on second reading by title only. This Ordinance would amend Chapter 95.11 of the Richmond City Code. This change would allow for the use, sale and consumption of beer and wine at the Starr Gennett facility. The current Chapter 95.11 authorizes the sale and consumption of beer at Highland Lake and at McBride Stadium. All other use, sale or consumption of alcohol or liquor on Park property would remain prohibited. The Parks Department and Board of Parks and Recreation would implement a local permit procedure that would allow individuals or entities to hire caterers to serve and sell beer and wine at special events held at the Starr Gennett facility. Council President Miller declared Ordinance No. 33 -2010 on second reading and public hearing. There being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Mr. Welch moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 33- 2010, supported by Ms. Pappin. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Mr. Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 33 -2010 to third and final reading and 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. 33 -2010 on third reading by title only. Ordinance No. 33 -2010 was adopted with a 9 -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. S/S J. Clayton Miller J. Clayton Miller, President ATTEST: S/S Karen Chasteen Karen Chasteen, IAMC, MMC City Clerk