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HomeMy Public PortalAbout06-28-2010PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, JUNE 28, 2010 The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session June 28, 2010 in the Council Chambers in said City. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PRAYER BY COUNCILOR ELSTRO 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: Bob Ciprietti, Vice President of Facilities, Really Cool Foods; Dr. Nassar Paydar, Chancellor, Indiana University East; Jim Schellenger, Project Architect; Mayor Sally Hutton; City Attorney Walt Chidester and City Clerk Karen Chasteen. Also in attendance were several Government students from Centerville High School. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Ms. Pappin moved to approve the minutes of the meeting of June 7, 2010 and the Memorandum of Proceedings of June 14, 2010, supported by Mr. Welch. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. PRESENTATIONS, MEMORIALS OR REMONSTRANCES, PETITIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS, MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS ■ RESOLUTION NO. 5 — A RESOLUTION FOR THE ADDOPTION OF THE WAYNE COUNTY INDIANA COUNTYWIDE ALL HAZARDS MITIGATION PLAN AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A WAYNE COUNTY COUNTYWIDE ALL HAZARDS MITIGATION PLAN CORE GROUP The Federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 required the development and adoption of a working document that fulfills the mandates of the Mitigation Act as well as the all- hazard mitigation requirements of the State of Indiana Department of Homeland Security. The adoption of the Wayne County Countywide All Hazards Mitigation Plan established the goals and objectives to meet those mandates of the Mitigation Act, of the State and the needs of all of Wayne County, including the City of Richmond, Indiana. The City of Richmond adopted the Mitigation Plan for all of Wayne County on October 17, 2005. Resolution No. 5 -2010 would be a continuation of that agreement and will keep all entities in compliance. Mr. Wissel moved to amend No. 1, page 2, to read The Wayne County Countywide All Hazards Mitigation Plan is hereby adopted and shall continue in effect through June 30, 2015., supported by Mr. Parker. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Common Council Minutes June 28, 2010 Page 2 of 3 Mr. Parker moved to adopt Resolution No. 5 -2010 as amended, supported by Ms. Pappin. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. ■ SPRING GROVE DEVELOPMENT PRESENTATION — CONCEPTUAL DESIGN HAS BEEN DISTRIBUTED TO COUNCIL MEMBERS Mr. Ciprietti and Mr. Schellenger reviewed the proposed development. A meeting of the Committee of the Whole was scheduled for July 15, 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers. COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR ■ A new City Street Guide was distributed to members. Copies are available for sale in the City Engineer's Office for $5.00 A Community Event — Mural in the Gorge — will be July 10. Approximately 150 young people will be involved. This project is being coordinated by Pam Bliss. ■ There have been 622 letters to property owners regarding weeks to date. In 2009 there was a total of 720. REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY Minutes of the June 3, 10 & 17, 2010, meetings were accepted as presented. REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS, STANDING COMMITTEES, SPECIAL COMMITTEES and /or ORGANIZATIONS None MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS ■ 2011 BUDGET —A meeting of the Committee of the Whole was scheduled for August 18/19, 6:00 pm . The Budget Adoption Hearing will be September 30, 7:00 pm. ■ ACCEPT NOMINATIONS FOR URBAN ENTERPRISE ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS Etta Lundy has resigned from the UEA Board. This is a political appointment and will have to be a Democrat to fill the position. Mayor Hutton will take this under advisement until the July 19 meeting. ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING Mr. Elstro moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance No. 23 -2010 on first reading by title only, supported by Mr. Welch. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. 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) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 23 -2010 on first reading by title only. This Ordinance is a request of NA Investments by Mr. Patel, for a ten -year tax abatement on real estate on which will be constructed a 9000 square foot conference center. The value of the project is $7.2 million. Common Council Minutes June 28, 2010 Page 3 of 3 Ordinance No. 23 -2010 was referred to the Tax Abatement Committee for due diligence and will be brought back to Council on August 2. ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 21 -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 (Transilwrap) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 21 -2010 on second reading by title only. This Ordinance is a request of Transilwrap Co., Inc. for a ten -year tax abatement on equipment valued at $2.5 million. Mr. Wissel moved to amend Ordinance No. 21 -2010 to reflect a value of Two Million Four Hundred Seventy Four Thousand Four Hundred and Forty Four Dollars and zero cents ($2,474,244.00), supported by Mr. Goodwin. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Mr. Wissel moved to include the list of equipment with the Schedule SB — 1A, supported by Ms. Pappin. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. The Tax Abatement Committee recommended approval of this Ordinance as amended. Council President Miller declared Ordinance No. 21 -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. 21 -2010 as amended, supported by Ms. Pappin. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Mr. Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 21 -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. 21 -2010 as amended on third reading by title only. Ordinance No. 21 -2010 as amended 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