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HomeMy Public PortalAbout07-19-2010PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, July 19, 2010 The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session July 19, 2010 in the Council Chambers in said City. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PRAYER BY COUNCILOR WISSEL 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: Department of Parks and Recreation Superintendent Bill Thistlethwaite; Mayor Sally Hutton; Assistant City Attorney Kim Vessels and City Clerk Karen Chasteen. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Welch moved to approve the minutes of the meeting of July 6, 2010 as amended, supported by Mr. Parker. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. PRESENTATIONS, MEMORIALS OR REMONSTRANCES, PETITIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS, MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR ■ The Mural Festival is progressing very well. The Community Mural on Sim Hodgin Parkway has been completed. ■ There are many street closures for street and sewer work by the Indiana Department of Transportation and the City. Residents are being extremely patient. Records indicate no work is to be done in Richmond by the State for the next 25 years. REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY Minutes of the June 24 and July 8, 2010, meetings were accepted as presented. REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS, STANDING COMMITTEES, SPECIAL COMMITTEES and /or ORGANIZATIONS ■ URBAN ENTERPRISE ASSOCIATION: Mr. Elstro nominated Kelly Cruse - Nicholson to serve on the Urban Enterprise Association Board of Directors. This matter was held until August 2 to allow for additional nominations. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS Mr. Parker asked if there could be traffic control at 13th and West Main Streets during rush hour. The Mayor will investigate. Common Council Minutes July 19, 2010 Page 2 of 3 ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING Mr. Elstro moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance Nos. 24, 25, 32 and 33 -2010 on first reading by title only, 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 first reading by title only. Presented by Ms. Chasteen, this Ordinance would authorize the transfer of $223.38 from General Supplies to Attorneys Fees. This transfer would not increase the 2010 Budget. Mr. Wissel asked for additional information and moved to table Ordinance No. 24 -2010 until August 2, supported by Mr. Welch. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. 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 first reading by title only. Presented by Mr. Wissel, this Ordinance is a request from Richmond Baking Company for a ten -year tax abatement on equipment valued at $750,000. Ordinance No. 25 -2010 was referred to the Tax Abatement Committee for due diligence. ORDINANCE NO. 32 -2010— AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF RICHMOND TO RECEIVE DONATIONS (First Tee Program) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 32 -2010 on first reading by title only. Presented by Mr. Thistlethwaite, this Ordinance would authorize the City of Richmond through its Department of Parks and Recreation to accept donations to fund the First Tee Program©. Mr. Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 32 -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. 32 -2010 on second reading by title only. Council President Miller declared Ordinance No. 32 -2010 on second reading and public hearing. There being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Ms. Cruse - Nicholson moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 32 -2010, supported by Mr. Parker. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Mr. Parker moved to advance Ordinance No. 32 -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. 32 -2010 on third reading by title only. Ordinance No. 32 -2010 was adopted with a 9 -0 roll call vote. Common Council Minutes July 19, 2010 Page 3 of 3 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 first reading by title only. Presented by Mr. Thistlethwaite, 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. A proposed Starr Gennett Facility Alcoholic Beverages Policy was distributed to members of Council. Ordinance No. 33 -2010 was held on second reading to allow ample time for Council to review the Policy 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 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