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