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Home My Public Portal About03-05-2012PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, MARCH 5, 2012 The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session March 5, 2012 in the Council Chambers in said City. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PRAYER BY COUNCILOR PARKER President Quinn called the meeting to order and the following business was conducted: ROLL CALL Present were: Howard "Jack" Elstro, Kelley Cruse - Nicholson, Bruce Wissel, Don Winget, Larry Parker, Misty Hollis, and Phil Quinn. Absent were Clayton Miller and Ron Oler. Also in attendance were Waft Chidester, City Attomey; Sally Hutton, Mayor; Karen Chasteen, City Cleric; Tony Foster, Director of Metropolitan Development; Tammy Glenn, City Controller, Sue Roberson, Director of Human Resources; Bill Thistlethwaite, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation; Linda Wolski; Greg Stiens, Director of Public Works; Leslie Brown Bolser with RHS students; and, Kris Wolski, Police Chief. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Parker moved to approve the minutes of the meeting held February 21, 2012, supported by Ms. Hollis. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. PRESENTATIONS, MEMORIALS OR REMONSTRANCES, PETITIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS, MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS • Ms. Bolser and her Class at Richmond High School presented "Challenge Day" at RHS. This is an anti - bullying event which will take place March 13-15. COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR • Sanitary District routes have been changed Information has been mailed to residents. REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY Minutes of the February 16 & 23, 2012, meetings were accepted as presented. REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS, STANDING COMMITTEES, SPECIAL COMMITTEES and/or ORGANIZATIONS • Mr. Foster reviewed the Stellar Community Grant Program — seven Indiana communities are competing MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS • Several Centerville High School Govemment students were in attendance for class credit. Common Council Minutes Marta 5, 2012 Page 2 of 4 • A joint meeting of City and Wayne Council will be March 14, 6 PM. In the City Community Room. The purpose of this meeting is to compare current health insurance plans and to develop language for tax abatements which may include `claw back" language. ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING Mr. Elstro moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance Nos. 7, 8, 9 and 10 -2012 on first reading by title only, supported by Mr. Winget. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. ORDINANCE NO. 7 -2012 - AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 50 -2011 KNOWN AS THE 2012 SALARY ORDINANCE - Park The Cleric read Ordinance No. 7 -2012 on first reading by title only. Presented by Ms. Roberson, this Ordinance would amend the 2012 Budget of the Park Department as follows: Bookkeeper $961.54 ReGeptieni"eGmtaFy (2) 61 Receptionist/Secretary $939.61 The increase in the total budget is $656 for the entire year. Mr. Elstro moved to advance Ordinance No. 7 -2012 to second reading, 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. 7 -2012 on second reading by title only. Council President Quinn declared Ordinance No. 7 -2012 on second reading and public hearing. There being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Ms. Cruse - Nicholson moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 7 -2012, supported by Mr. Parker. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Mr. Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 7 -2012 to third and final reading and suspend the rules and read by title only, supported by Mr. Winget. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. The Clerk read Ordinance No. 7 -2012 on third reading by title only. Ordinance No. 7 -2012 was adopted with a 7 -0 roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 8 -2012 - AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL, ACCEPTANCE, AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM THE PARTNERSHIP FOR A DRUG FREE WAYNE COUNTY The Clerk read Ordinance No. 8 -2012 on first reading by title only. Presented by Chief Wolski, this Ordinance would authorize the City of Richmond Police Department to submit a grant application to the Partnership for a Drug Free Wayne County in the amount of Seven Thousand Dollars ($7,000.00) and to accept grant funding. If awarded, said funds shall be appropriated for K -9 equipment, training for handier and K -9, medical expenses for the dogs, and to purchase educational materials to be handed out at public presentations on the use of K -9s. Mr. Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 8 -2012 to second reading, 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. 8 -2012 on second reading by title only. Common Council Minutes March 5, 2012 Page 3 of 4 Council President Quinn declared Ordinance No. 8 -2012 on second reading and public hearing. There being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Mr. Elstro moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 8- 2012, supported by Ms. Cruse - Nicholson. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Mr. Parker moved to advance Ordinance No. 8 -2012 to thins and final reading and suspend the rules and read by title only, supported by Ms. Hollis. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. The Clerk read Ordinance No. 8 -2012 on third reading by title only. Ordinance No. 8 -2012 was adopted with a 7 -0 roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 9 -2012 - A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF A STATEMENT OF BENEFITS FOR A PROPERTY OWNER APPLYNG FOR DEDUCTIONS UNDER I.C. 6-1.-12.1 (Silgan White Cap Corporation) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 9 -2012 on first reading by title only. Presented by Mr. Wissel, this Ordinance is a request of Silgan White Cap Corporation for a ten -year tax abatement for equipment valued at Nine Hundred Thousand Thirteen Six Hundred Forty Dollars ($913,640.00). Ordinance No. 9 -2012 was referred to the Tax Abatement for due diligence. ORDINANCE NO. 10-2012 - AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2012 BUDGET The Clerk read Ordinance No. 10 -2012 on first reading by title only. Presented by Mr. Stiens, this Ordinance amends the 2012 Budget of the Engineering Department as follows: General Fund - Engineerino 1 Delete $23,000.00 from Other Contract Services 2. Add $23,000.00 to Salary and Wages — Part Time Mr. Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 10 -2012 to second reading, 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. 10 -2012 on second reading by title only. Council President Quinn declared Ordinance No. 10 -2012 on second reading and public hearing. There being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Mr. Parker moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 10 -2012, supported by Mr. Winget. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Mr. Elstro moved to advance Ordinance No. 10- 2012 to thins 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. 10 -2012 on third reading by title only. Ordinance No. 10 -2012 as adopted with a 7 -0 roll call vote. Common Council Minutes March 5, 2012 Page 4 of 4 ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING 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 (Perpetual Recycling Solutions) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 52 -2010 on second reading by title only. Ordinance No. 52 -2012 was held on second reading upon the recommendation of the Tax Abatement Committee. ORDINANCE NO. 2-2012 - A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP FOR A CERTAIN PARCEL FROM URBAN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (318 -320 N 9th) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 2 -2012 on second reading by title only. This Ordinance is a petition to rezone properties at 318 -320 North 9t" Street from Urban Residential to Central Business District in order to facilitate construction of a public parking area. In order to help relocate the Model T Museum Intemational Offices and museum to the Historic Depot District, the City of Richmond acquired these lots to help provide parking for museum visitors and people who shop and eat in the District. The Plan Staff recommended approval. Council President Quinn declared Ordinance No. 2 -2012 on second reading and public hearing. There being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Mr. Wissel moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 2- 2012, supported by Mr. Winget. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Mr. Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 2012 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 Cleric read Ordinance No. 2 -2012 on third reading by title only. Ordinance No. 2 -2012 as adopted with a 7 -0 roll call vote. ORDINANCES ON THIRD READING None CALL FOR ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, on a motion duly made, secondeLassed, the meeting was adjoumed. ip Mathew Quinn, President ATTE Karen Chasteen, IAMC, MMC City Clerk A recording of this meeting is on file in the City Clerk's Office.