HomeMy Public PortalAbout01-18-2011PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA,
JANUARY 18, 2011
The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session January 18, 2011 in the
Council Chambers in said City.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRAYER BY COUNCILOR PAPPIN
President Pappin 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 Dorsten, Greg Steins; Tony Foster, Rett Foster; Ron Oler; Scott & Emily
Menairdi and Jim Hair.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Miller moved to approve the minutes of the meeting of December 30, 2010 & January 6, 2011,
supported by Mr. Parker. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
PRESENTATIONS, MEMORIALS OR REMONSTRANCES, PETITIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS,
MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS - None
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR
• The Semi - Annual Blood Drive will be January 19 in the Council Chambers.
• The Financial Fair (tax preparation) will be on February 5 at Starr School.
• Preparation is underway for Spring projects.
• The US 27 N Bridge near Sim Hodgin Parkway will be resurfaced by the State.
• Ms. Hutton remembered Bob Rosa who passed away last week, for his good works in the
community.
• Discussion is taking place regarding a stop sign on SR 35N at Loves Truck Stop where a fatal
accident occurred a few weeks ago. There is a history of accidents at this location.
• A Proclamation was presented for Baby Tressel Day on January 20 which would have been his
First Birthday. A book drive has been initiated in his memory in an effort to collect 2,000 books
to be distributed in the community. A Chili Supper is planned for January 20 to raise funds for
books and to collect books.
REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
Minutes of the December 30, 2010 & January 6, 2011, meetings were accepted as presented.
Common Council Minutes
January 18, 2010
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REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS, STANDING COMMITTEES, SPECIAL COMMITTEES
and /or ORGANIZATIONS
The Richmond Police Department Interdiction Team has been deemed the best in the State of Indiana
and has been renewed for another year. Chief Wolski will be in attendance at the February 7 meeting
with details.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS - None
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
Mr. Elstro moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance Nos. 1 & 3 -2011 on first reading by title only,
supported by Mr. Parker. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
ORDINANCE NO. 1 -2011 - AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL,
ACCEPTANCE, AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM THE 2010 LOCAL HIGHWAY SAFETY
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 1 -2011 on first reading by title only.
This Ordinance would authorize the City of Richmond to submit a grant application to the Federal
Highway Safety Administration in an amount up to Four Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars and zero cents
($450,000.00). If awarded, said funds shall be used to make improvements to and replace various street,
safety and information signs within the City of Richmond as mandated by the Federal Government. It
has not yet been determined which fund the required Fifty Thousand Dollar ($50,000.00) match from the
City of Richmond would be used, but would probably come from Economic Development Income Tax
(EDIT) funds.
Mr. Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 1 -2011 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. 1 -2011 on second reading by title only.
Council President Miller declared Ordinance No. 1 -2011 on second reading and public hearing. There
being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Mr. Elstro moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 1-
2011, supported by Mr. Welch. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Mr. Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 1 -2011 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. 1 -2011 on third reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 1 -2011 was adopted with an 8 -1 roll call vote. Dissenting was Mr. Miller.
ORDINANCE NO. 3 -2011 - 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. 3 -2011 on first reading by title only.
This Ordinance would authorize the Mayor to prepare and submit an application for Neighborhood
Stabilization Program 3 funds up to Three Million Dollars and zero cents ($3,000,000.00) on or before
January 31, 2011, to acquire and rehabilitate foreclosed properties in an area of greatest need, which
need will be determined by the assessments of foreclosure properties located within Richmond, and to
execute and administer resultant grant funds, including requisite general administration, housing activity
management, and preparation of contracts and agreements pursuant to regulations of the Indiana
Common Council Minutes
January 18, 2010
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Housing and Community Development Authority and he United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development. There is no local match required for this Grant.
Mr. Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 3 -2011 to second reading and to 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. 3 -2011 on second reading by title only.
Council President Pappin declared Ordinance No. 3 -2011 on second reading and public hearing. There
being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Mr. Elstro moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 3-
2011, supported by Ms. Cruse - Nicholson. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Mr. Elstro moved to advance Ordinance No. 3 -2011 to third and final reading and 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. 3 -2011 on third reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 3 -2011 was adopted with a 9 -0 roll call vote.
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
ORDINANCE NO. 60 -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(Belden)
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 60 -2010 on second reading by title only.
This Ordinance is a request of Belden, Inc. for a ten -year tax abatement for equipment valued at $1.9
million.
Council President Pappin declared Ordinance No. 60 -2010 on second reading and public hearing. There
being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Ms. Cruse - Nicholson moved for engrossment of
Ordinance No. 60 -2010, supported by Mr. Elstro. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Mr. Miller moved to advance Ordinance No. 60 -2010 to third and final reading and read by title only,
supported by Mr. Welch. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 60 -2010 on third reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 60 -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.
Di nb Pappin, Presr nt
ATTE
Karen Chasteen, IAMC, MMC
City Clerk
A recording of this meeting is on file in the City Clerk's Office.