HomeMy Public PortalAbout11-15-2010PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA,
NOVEMBER 15, 2010
The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session November 15, 2010 in the
Council Chambers in said City.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRAYER BY COUNCILOR CRUSE - NICHOLSON
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: Dave Burns; Elsie Klute; Kathy Lucid and All America City Team members; Suzanne
Derongowski; Tim Rogers and Norene Groth, Wayne County Economic Development Corporation; Tony
Foster, Director of Metropolitan Development; Steve Saum, General Manager of Richmond Power &
Light; Tammy Glenn, City Controller; Sarah "Sally" Hutton, Mayor; Walt Chidester, City Attorney; Denise
Barkdull, Ice Miller and David Bender and Carter Smith, Perpetual Recycling Solutions, LLC.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Parker moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held November 1, 2010 as presented.
The motion was supported by Mr. Welch. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
PRESENTATIONS, MEMORIALS OR REMONSTRANCES, PETITIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS,
MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS
■ TELECOMMUNICATIONS: Mr. Burns outlined the need for Emergency Management
communication. Citizens need to be informed of hazardous /dangerous situations — be it weather
related; terrorist activity; traffic problems, etc. He urged every possible media work together to
ensure the safety of all.
■ ALL AMERICA CITY QUILT PRESENTATION: Members of the All America City Team
presented the Quilt designed by all teams participating in the competition in 2009. Mayor Hutton
presented a Proclamation to Kathy Lucid, designer of the square representing Richmond.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR
None
REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
Minutes of the October 28 and November 4, 2010, meetings were accepted as presented.
Mr. Quinn stated he is encouraged by the number of major purchases being made from local businesses.
REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS, STANDING COMMITTEES, SPECIAL COMMITTEES
and /or ORGANIZATIONS
None
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■ HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION — Common Council liaison appointment was held until
December 6, 2010.
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
Mr. Elstro moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance Nos. 39, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53 and 54 -2010 on
first reading by title only, supported by Ms. Cruse - Nicholson. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
ORDINANCE NO. 39 -2010 — A SPECIAL ORDINANCE VACATING A PUBLIC WAY (ROADWAY) (Dale
Drive running north -south between 1920 Rich Road and 2000 Rich Road)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 39 -2010 on first reading by title only.
Presented by Mr. Foster, this Ordinance is a petition to vacate a portion of the public way also known as
Dale Drive, running north -south between 1920 Rich Road and 2000 Rich Road in the Cain Addition
Section 1. The vacation will return the undeveloped land to the adjoining property owner.
Ordinance No. 39 -2010 was referred to the Plan Commission for public hearing at its meeting on
Thursday, November 18, 2010.
ORDINANCE NO. 49 -2010 - AN EMERGENCY FINANCING ORDINANCE THAT WILL ALLOW A
TEMPORARY LOAN FROM CERTAIN FUNDS TO THE GENERAL, MOTOR VEHICLE HIGHWAY,
PARK AND RECREATION, DEBT SERVICE, AND THE POLICE AND FIRE PENSION FUNDS
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 49 -2010 on first reading by title only.
Presented by Ms. Glenn, this Ordinance would authorize the City of Richmond to transfer an amount not
to exceed Three Million Six Hundred Fifteen Thousand Dollars and zero cents ($3,615,000.00) from the
Sewer Utility and /or Landfill Funds to the General, Motor Vehicle Highway, Park and Recreation, Debt
Service and the Police and Fire Pension Funds, if the City has not received its fall property tax settlement
at that time.
Mr. Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 49 -2010 to second reading and to 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. 49 -2010 on second reading by title only.
Council President Miller declared Ordinance No. 49 -2010 on second reading and public hearing. There
being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Mr. Parker moved for engrossment of Ordinance No.
49 -2010, supported by Mr. Pappin. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Mr. Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 49 -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. 49 -2010 on third reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 49 -2010 was adopted with a 9 -0 roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 50 -2010 — AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE DISPOSAL OF
SURPLUS MUNICIPAL UTILITY PROPERTY TO A QUALIFIED NONPROFIT CORPORATION (EDC)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 50 -2010 on first reading by title only.
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Presented by Mr. Chidester, this Ordinance would authorize the City of Richmond to receive ownership of
Property from Richmond Power & Light. RP &L will then sell the property to the Wayne County Economic
Development Corporation for the sum of $1.00. This transaction has been negotiation as an economic
development incentive with Perpetual Recycling Solutions, LLC.
Mr. Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 50 -2010 to second reading and to 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. 50 -2010 on second reading by title only.
Council President Miller declared Ordinance No. 50 -2010 on second reading and public hearing. There
being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Mr. Parker moved for engrossment of Ordinance No.
50 -2010, supported by Mr. Quinn. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Mr. Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 50 -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. 50 -2010 on third reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 50 -2010 was adopted with a 9 -0 roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 51 -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 (Real Estate - Rahee Investments — hotel /conference center)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 51 -2010 on first reading by title only.
Presented by Mr. Wissel, this Ordinance is a request of Rahee Investments, LLC for a ten -year tax
abatement for real estate valued at $6.8 million. Rahee Investments intends to construct a 100 room
hotel with an approximately 7,000 square feet conference center which will seat 270 attendees banquet
style or 450 theater style.
Ordinance No. 51 -2010 was referred to the Tax Abatement Committee for due diligence.
ORDINANCE NO. 52 -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 (Real Estate — Perpetual Recycling Solutions, LLC)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 52 -2010 on first reading by title only.
Presented by Mr. Wissel, this Ordinance is a request of Perpetual Recycling Solutions, LLC for a ten -year
tax abatement for real estate valued at $3.5 million.
Ordinance No. 52 -2010 was referred to the Tax Abatement Committee for due diligence.
ORDINANCE NO. 53 -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 (Equipment— Perpetual Recycling Solutions, LLC)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 53 -2010 on first reading by title only.
Presented by Mr. Wissel, this Ordinance is a request of Perpetual Recycling Solutions, LLC for a ten -year
tax abatement for Manufacturing equipment valued at $16 million, Logistical Distribution Equipment
valued at $1.5 million and Information Technology Equipment valued at $400,000.00.
Ordinance No. 53 -010 was referred to the Tax Abatement Committee for due diligence
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ORDINANCE NO. 54 -2010 — NET ENERGY METERING FOR RICHMOND POWER & LIGHT
COMPANY
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 54 -2010 on first reading by title only.
Presented by Mr. Chidester, this Ordinance would authorize RP &L to offer Net Metering to Eligible Net
Metering Customers.
Mr. Parker moved to advance Ordinance No. 54 -2010 to second reading and to suspend the rules and
read by title only, supported by Ms. Pappin. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 54 -2010 on second reading by title only.
Council President Miller declared Ordinance No. 54 -2010 on second reading and public hearing. There
being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Mr. Elstro moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 54-
2010, supported by Ms. Cruse - Nicholson. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Mr. Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 54 -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. 54 -2010 on third reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 54 -2010 was adopted with a 9 -0 roll call vote.
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
ORDINANCE NO. 42 -2010 — A SPECIAL ORDINANCE VACATING A PUBLIC WAY (ALLEY)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 42 -2010 on second reading by title only.
This Ordinance would vacate a portion of an alley running north -south in the 200 block between North 3rd
and 4th Streets. The Plan Commission recommended approval.
Council President Miller declared Ordinance No. 42 -2010 on second reading and public hearing.
Speaking in favor was John Dils. There being no comments against the Ordinance, Mr. Parker moved for
engrossment of Ordinance No. 42 -2010, supported by Ms. Pappin. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion
passed.
Mr. Elstro moved to advance Ordinance No. 42 -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. 42 -2010 on third reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 42 -2010 was adopted with a 9 -0 roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 46 -2010 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL
APPROPRIATIONS FROM CERTAIN FUNDS (HRC from Rainy Day Fund)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 46 -2010 on second reading by title only.
This Ordinance would allow a transfer of Thirty Five Thousand ($35,000.00) from the Rainy Day to fund
the Human Rights Commission.
Ms. Cruse - Nicholson moved to amend the Ordinance to read ... hereby appropriated to the following
funds, supported by Mr. Parker. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
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Council President Miller declared Ordinance No. 46 -2010 on second reading and public hearing.
Speaking in favor was Kelly Cruse - Nicholson. There being no comments against the Ordinance, Mr.
Elstro moved for engrossment, supported by Ms. Cruse - Nicholson. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion
passed.
Mr. Elstro moved to advance Ordinance No. 46 -2010 to third and final reading and suspend the rules and
read by title only, supported by Ms. Cruse - Nicholson. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 46 -2010 on third reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 46 -2010 was defeated by a 2 -7 roll call vote. Dissenting were Messrs. Wissel, Welch,
Parker, Goodwin, Quinn, Miller and Ms. Pappin.
ORDINANCE NO. 47 -2010 — AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA TO
ISSUE ITS "ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2010 (PERPETUAL
RECYCLING PROJECT)" AND APPROVING OTHER ACTIONS IN RESPECT THERETO
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 47 -2010 on second reading by title only.
This Ordinance is the essential component of the extended package to land Perpetual Recycling
Solutions and its 55 jobs in Richmond. Perpetual Recycling Solutions is asking the City of Richmond to
issue Bonds in the total principal amount not to exceed $26 million and maturing in no more than thirty
(30) years. These Bonds would be issued for the purpose of procuring funds to pay the costs of the
Project.
Council President Miller declared Ordinance No. 47 -2010 on second reading and public hearing. There
being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Mr. Wissel moved for engrossment of Ordinance No.
54 -2010, supported by Mr. Welch. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Mr. Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 54 -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. 54 -2010 on third reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 54 -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
A recording of this meeting is on file in the City Clerk's Office.