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HomeMy Public PortalAbout05-07-2012PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, MAY 7, 2012 The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session May 7, 2012 in the Council Chambers in said City. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PRAYER BY COUNCILOR ELSTRO 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, Lary Parker, Misty Hollis, Ron Oler and Phil Quinn. Also in attendance were Waft Chidester, City Attorney; Karen Chasteen, City Clerk; Kevin Ahaus; Jerry Purcell, Mike Crawley, Jared Rudy and Tim Parrott, Fire Department; Tammy Glenn, City Controller, Sue Roberson, Director of Human Resources and several Richmond High School Government students. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Ms. Hollis moved to approve the minutes of the meeting held May 7, 2012, supported by Mr. Parker. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. PRESENTATIONS, MEMORIALS OR REMONSTRANCES, PETITIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS, MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS A. RESOLUTION NO. 1-2012 — A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, AUTHORIZING CREDIT CARDS FOR PAYMENT OF FEES (Clerk) Withdrawn by City Attorney. B. RESOLUTION NO. 4-2012 - A RESOLUTION APPOINTING A NEW COMMISSIONER TO THE INDIANA MUNICIPAL POWER AGENCY This Resolution would terminate the term of Steve Saum as a Commissioner on the Board of Commissioners of the Indiana Municipal Power Agency and appoint Larry Parker to said Board. Mr. Miller moved to approve Resolution No. 42012, supported by Ms. Cruse - Nicholson. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR ■ The Street Department employees are doing a good job since the death of Bill Smith. They know what to do and are doing it. REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY Minutes of the April 12, 29 and 26, 2012, meetings were accepted as presented. REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS, STANDING COMMITTEES, SPECIAL COMMITTEES and/or ORGANIZATIONS Common Council Minutes May 7, 2012 Pape 2 of 5 A. WAYNE COUNTY TOURISM BUREAU BOARD APPOINTMENT: Mr. Oler moved to approve the appointment of Caria Eberwein to the Wayne County Tourism and Convention Bureau Board as recommended by the Tourism Board, supported by Mr. Winget. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. B. EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REPORT Deputy Chief Parrott presented the quarterly report of the Emergency Medical Services. A copy was distributed to Council. The next reports will be September 2012 and January 2013. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS • Ms. Hollis requested a complete list of Board/Commission appointments with term expiration dates. The Clerk will finalize this before the next meeting of Council. ■ Mr. Quinn encouraged everyone to vote on May 8. ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING Mr. Elstro moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance Nos. 11, 21, 22, 23, & 24 -2012 on first reading by title only, supported by Ms. Cruse - Nicholson. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. ORDINANCE NO. 11 -2012 — A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP FOR A CERTAIN PARCEL FROM URBAN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO LIMITED COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (315 NW 5' Street) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 11 -2012 on first reading by title only. This Ordinance is a petition to rezone the property at 315 NW 5"' Street from Urban Residential to Limited Commercial. The structure on the lot is a former gas station which has received numerous variances over the years. The Petitioner requested approval for outright commercial designation. Ordinance No. 11 -2012 was referred to the Richmond Advisory Plan Commission for public hearing at its meeting on Thursday, May 24, 2012. ORDINANCE NO. 12-2012 — A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF RICHMOND TO RECEIVE DONATIONS FOR RICHMOND FIRE DEPARTMENT PROGRAMS The Clerk read Ordinance No. 12 -2012 on first reading by title only Presented by Chief Crawley, this Ordinance would authorize the Fire Department to seek and accept donations for various programs to be held during the 2012 calendar year. Mr. Parker moved to advance Ordinance No. 12 -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. 12 -2012 on second reading by title only. Council President Quinn declared Ordinance No. 12 -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. 12 -2012, supported by Mr. Elstro. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Mr. Parker moved to advance Ordinance No. 12 -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. Common Council Minutes May 7, 2012 Page 3 of 5 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 12 -2012 on third reading by title only. Ordinance No. 12 -2012 was adopted with a 9-0 roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 21 -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 (Suncell —real estate) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 21 -2012 on first reading by title only. This Ordinance is a request of Suncall America, Inc. for a ten -year tax abatement for equipment valued at Two Million Five Hundred Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy Six Dollars and zero cents ($2,508,976,00). Ordinance No. 21 -2012 was referred to the Tax Abatement Committee for due diligence. ORDINANCE NO. 22 -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 (Suncall —equipment) The Cleric read Ordinance No. 22 -2012 on first reading by title only. This Ordinance is a request of Suncall America, Inc. for a ten -year tax abatement for real estate valued at Four Hundred Eighty Two Thousand Six Hundred Seventy Six Dollars and thirty one cents ($482,676.31). Ordinance No. 22 -2012 was referred to the Tax Abatement Committee for due diligence. ORDINANCE NO. 23 -2012 - A SPECIAL ORDINANCE ALLOWING DEPOSITS TO THE "RAINY DAY FUND' The Clerk read Ordinance No. 23 -2012 on first reading by title only. This Ordinance would authorize the deposit of the °make up' distribution of CAGIT and CEDIT funds into the City of Richmond Rainy Day Fund. With this deposit, the Rainy Day Fund will total Nine Hundred Seventy Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty Eight Dollars and Ninety Two Cents ($979,728.92). Mr. Parker moved to advance Ordinance No. 23 -2012 to second reading, 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. 23 -2012 on second reading by title only. Council President Quinn declared Ordinance No. 23 -2012 on second reading and public hearing. There being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Mr. Miller moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 23- 2012, supported by Mr. Winget. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Mr. Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 23 -2012 to thins 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 Cleric read Ordinance No. 23 -2012 on third reading by title only. Ordinance No. 23 -2012 was adopted with a 9-0 roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 24 -2012 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF RICHMOND TO RECEIVE DONATIONS (Human Resources) • Common Councl Minutes May 7, 2012 Page 4 of 5 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 24 -2012 on first reading by title only. This Ordinance would authorize the Human Resources Department to accept donations for the 2012 City Fit Event program. Ms. Hollis moved to advance Ordinance No. 24 -2012 to second reading, suspend the rules and read by title only, supported by Mr. Miller. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. The Clerk read Ordinance No. 24 -2012 on second reading by title only. Council President Quinn declared Ordinance No. 24 -2012 on second reading and public hearing. There being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Mr. Elstro moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 24- 2012, supported by Mr. Parker. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Mr. Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 24 -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. 24 -2012 on third reading by title only. Ordinance No. 24 -2012 was adopted with a 9-0 roll call vote. ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 53 -2011 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR SERVICES FROM THE RICHMOND SANITARY DISTRICT, ROSEVIEW TRANSIT, RICHMOND POWER AND LIGHT, MOTOR VEHICLE HIGHWAY AND PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT FUNDS TO THE GENERAL FUND IN 2012 (16t reading was 9/6/11) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 53 -2011 on second reading by title only. This Ordinance would authorize the transfer of funds from the subject entities to the General Fund for services rendered by City of Richmond executive departments. Mr. Parker moved to amend Ordinance No. 53 -2011 by amending section 2, paragraph B to reflect Two and one -half percent ...: And section 2, paragraph D Total Contribution to read 50,834.45. This motion was supported by Mr. Winget. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Council President Quinn declared Amended Ordinance No. 53 -2011 on second reading and public hearing. There being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Mr. Wissel moved for engrossment of Amended Ordinance No. 53 -2011, supported by Mr. Oler. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Mr. Wissel moved to advance Amended Ordinance No. 53 -2011 to third and final reading and suspend the rules and read by title only, supported by Mr. Oler. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. The Clerk read Amended Ordinance No. 53 -2011 on thins reading by title only. Amended Ordinance No. 53 -2011 was adopted with an 8-1 roll call vote. Dissenting was Mr. Miller. ORDINANCE NO. 18 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 (Crye) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 19 -2012 on second reading by title only • Common Council Minutes May 7, 2012 Page 5 of 5 This Ordinance is a petition of Larry and Diana Crye for a ten year tax abatement for real estate valued at Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars and zero cents ($250,000.00). The Tau Abatement Committee recommended approval. Council President Quinn declared Ordinance No. 19 -2012 on second reading and public hearing. There being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Mr. Oler moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 19- 2012, supported by Mr. Winget. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Mr. Wrssel moved to advance Ordinance No. 19 -2012 to third and final reading and suspend the rules and read by tide only, supported by Mr. Parker. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. The Cleric read Ordinance No. 19 -2012 on third reading by title only. Ordinance No. 19 -2012 as adopted with a 9-0 roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 20-2012 - 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 (Ahaus) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 20 -2012 on second reading by title only. This Ordinance is a petition of Ahaus Tool & Engineering for a ten -year tax abatement for equipment valued at Two Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars and zero cents ($220,000.00). The Tax Abatement Committee recommended approval. Council President Quinn declared Ordinance No. 20 -2012 on second reading and public hearing. Speaking in favor was Mr. Ahaus. There being no comments against the Ordinance, Mr. Oler moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 20 -2012, supported by Mr. Miller. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion per• Mr. Parker moved to advance Ordinance No. 20 -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. 20 -2012 on third reading by title only. Ordinance No. 20 -2012 as 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, second a d passed, the meeting was adjourned. V ip Mathew Quinn, ident ATTE T: are asteen, IAM , MMC City Clerk A recording of this meeting is on file in the City Clerk's Office.