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Home My Public Portal About03-19-2012PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, MARCH 19, 2012 The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session March 19, 2012 in the Council Chambers in said City. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PRAYER BY COUNCILOR HOLLIS 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, Clayton Miller, Don Winget, Larry Parker, Misty Hollis, Ron Oler and Phil Quinn. Also in attendance were Kim Vessels, Assistant City Attomey; Sally Hutton, Mayor, Karen Chasteen, City Clerk; Sue Roberson, Director of Human Resources; Tony Foster, Director of Metropolitan Development; Jeff Plasterer & Monica Bums, Wayne County Council; Bob and Margaret Wotherspoon; Danny Sexton, AFSCME; Doug Gardner, Firefighters Local #1408; Curt Leverton, Bryan Irwin, Fratemal Order of Police; Mindy Reece and Gordon Moore, Habitat for Humanity. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Parker moved to approve the minutes of the meeting held March 5, 2012, supported by Mr. Winget. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. PRESENTATIONS, MEMORIALS OR REMONSTRANCES, PETITIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS, MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS • Ms. Roberson reviewed the Health Care Insurance Committee members. There are nine members — six represent Unions and three are administrative personnel of the City. The Committee routinely meets quarterly and more often during contract negotiations. Mr. Winget asked if a member of Council could sit on the Committee. Ms. Roberson stated that would be a Union decision and will discuss it with them. Minutes will be taken at meetings and shared with Council from this point on. COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR • The new route schedule for the Sanitary District has taken effect. REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY Minutes of the March 1 & 8, 2012, meetings were accepted as presented. REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS, STANDING COMMITTEES, SPECIAL COMMITTEES and/or ORGANIZATIONS None 0' Common Council Minutes March 19, 2012 Page 2 of 4 MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS None ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING Mr. Elstro moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance No. 15 -2012 on first reading by title only, supported by Mr. Miller. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. ORDINANCE NO. 15 -2012 - AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL, ACCEPTANCE, AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM THE INDIANA HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY The Clerk read Ordinance No. 15 -2012 on first reading by title only. Presented by Mr. Foster, this Ordinance would authorize the City of Richmond by the Mayor and the Department of Metropolitan Development, to submit a grant application and to accept grant funding for the Strategic Investment Plan proposal in the amount of $10,000.00 in connection with the IHCDA Stellar Community Grant. If awarded, these funds shall be appropriated for the hiring of a consultant to assist with the preparation of the Strategic Investment Plan proposal in connection with the IHCDA Stellar Community Grant. Mr. Elstro moved to advance Ordinance No. 15 -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. 15 -2012 on second reading by title only. Council President Quinn declared Ordinance No. 15 -2012 on second reading and public hearing. There being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Mr. Oler moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 15- 2012, supported by Mr. Winget. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Mr. Parker moved to advance Ordinance No. 15 -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. 15 -2012 on third reading by title only. Ordinance No. 15 -2012 was adopted with a 9 -0 roll call vote. 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) Ordinance No. 52 -2010 was held on second reading as recommended by the Tax Abatement Committee. ORDINANCE NO. 55 -2011 — A SPECIAL ORDINANCE VACATING A PUBLIC WAY (STREET) (So. 14°i & P) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 52 -2011 on second reading by title only. Presented by Mr. Wissel, this Ordinance is a petition to vacate South "P" Street running east and west approximately 290 feet east of south 14'h Street between lots 47 & 48 and 26 & 25 of South View Addition. The Petitioner would like the street vacated so a new single family residential structure can be Common Council Minutes March 19, 2012 Page 3 of 4 built on a lot that does not currently front onto an improved roadway. The Ordinance was heard at the February 23, 2012 Advisory Plan Commission. Mr. Wissel moved to amend Ordinance No. 52 -2010 by adding the following recommendations of the Advisory Plan Commission: The City is not responsible for any further improvement to the site, and Habitat for Humanity shall provide a paved driveway to the structure, and The adjoining property owners shall sign an affidavit testifying they understand the City is no longer responsible for what will be a three -way share driveway, and An access easement acceptable to the City will be signed by all three property owners; and The documents vacating the road, establishing the access easement and utility easement shall be recorded with the title to all three properties. This motion was supported by Mr. Parker. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Council President Quinn declared Amended Ordinance No. 52 -2010 on second reading and public hearing. Speaking in favor of the Ordinance were Mr. Moore and Ms. Reece. There were no comments against the Ordinance. Ms. Cruse- Nicholson moved for engrossment of Amended Ordinance No. 52- 2010, supported by Mr. Parker. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Mr. Wissel moved to advance Amended Ordinance No. 52 -2010 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 Amended Ordinance No. 52 -2010 on third reading by title only. Amended Ordinance No. 52 -2010 was adopted with a 9 -0 roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 9 -2012 — 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 (Silgan) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 9 -2012 on second 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). The Tax Abatement Committee recommended approval. Council President Quinn declared Ordinance No. 9 -2012 on second reading and public hearing. There being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Mr. Parker moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 9- 2012, supported by Mr. Miller. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Ms. Hollis moved to advance Ordinance No. 9 -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 Clerk read Ordinance No. 9 -2012 on third reading by title only. Ordinance No. 9 -2012 was adopted with a 9 -0 roll call vote. ORDINANCES ON THIRD READING None i Common Council Minutes March 19, 2012 Page 4 of 4 CALL FOR ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, on a motion duly made, seconded and passed, the meeting was adjourned. q"t-/4, z - Press en I/ P ATTE T: Az, -. Kare Chasteen, IAMC, MMC City Clerk A recording of this meeting is on file in the City Clerk's Office.