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Home My Public Portal About02-07-2011PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, FEBRUARY 7, 2011 The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session February 7, 2011 in the Council Chambers in said City. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PRAYER BY COUNCILOR PARKER 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, Lary Parker, Robert Goodwin, Diana Pappin and Phil Quinn. Also present were: Mark Linderman & Eric Marsh, Whitewater Community Television; Mario Simpson; Ron Church, Human Rights Commission; Misty Hollis; Dave Dorsten; Police Chief Kris & Linda Wolski; Tammy Glenn, City Controller, Steve Saum, Richmond; Fire Chief, Mike Crawley; Chris Hardie; Waft Chidester, City Attorney; Sally Hutton, Mayor, and, Karen Chasteen, City Clerk. Members of Boy Scout Troop #14 of Central United Methodist Church were also in attendance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Parker moved to approve the minutes of the meeting of January 18, 2011, supported by Mr. Welch. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. PRESENTATIONS, MEMORIALS OR REMONSTRANCES, PETITIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS, MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS ■ RESOLUTION NO. 1-2011 -A RESOLUTION URGING THE STATE OF INDIANA GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO VOTE NO ON HOUSE BILL 1131 HB 1131 would eliminate cable franchise fees which are currently paid to the City of Richmond with 40% of the amount received being forwarded to Whitewater Community Television for Public, Educational and Government programming. Mr. Parker moved to adopt Resolution No. 1 -2011, supported by Mr. Welch. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR • Government 101 will be held in the Council Chambers March 1, 8 & 15 • All City Departments were thanked for their response to the severe weather experienced recently. REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY Minutes of the January 13, 20 & 27, 2011 meetings were accepted as presented. Common Council Minutes February 7, 2011 Page 2 of 4 REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS, STANDING COMMITTEES, SPECIAL COMMITTEES and/or ORGANIZATIONS • Police Chief Wolski shared a presentation of the ProActive Criminal Enforcement (PACE) Interdiction Program. The Team Richmond is involved with was rated #1 in the State of Indiana. • Ms. Glenn presented a power point program relative to the December 31, 2010 financial status of the City. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS None ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING Mr. Elstro moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance Nos. 2, 4, 5, 6 & 9 -2011 on first reading by title only, supported by Ms. Cruse - Nicholson. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. ORDINANCE NO. 2 -2011 - A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF RICHMOND TO RECEIVE DONATIONS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS DEPARTMENT The Clerk read Ordinance No. 2 -2011 on first reading by title only. Presented by Mr. Chidester, this Ordinance would authorize the City of Richmond to receive donations in an amount up to Eighty Five Thousand Dollars and zero cents ($85,000.00) to fund the activities of the Human Rights Commission. Mr. Miller moved to advance Ordinance No. 2 -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 Cleric read Ordinance No. 2 -2011 on second reading by title only. Council President Pappin declared Ordinance No. 2 -2011 on second reading and public hearing. There being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Ms. Cruse - Nicholson moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 2 -2011, supported by Mr. Elstro. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Mr. Miller moved to advance Ordinance No. 2 -2011 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 Cleric read Ordinance No. 2 -2011 on third reading by title only. Ordinance No. 2 -2011 was adopted with a 9-0 roll call vote ORDINANCE NO. 4 -2011 — A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF RICHMOND TO RECEIVE DONATIONS FOR RICHMOND FIRE DEPARTMENT PROGRAMS The Cleric read Ordinance No. 4 -2011 on first reading by title only. Presented by Chief Crawley, this Ordinance would authorize the City of Richmond to receive donations to fund the programs of the Richmond Fire Department. Mr. Elstro moved to advance Ordinance No. 4 -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 Cleric read Ordinance No. 4 -2011 on second reading by title only. Common Council Minutes February 7, 2011 Page 3 of 4 Council President Miller declared Ordinance No. 4 -2011 on second reading and public hearing. There being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Mr. Elstro moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 4- 2011, supported by Mr. Parker. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Mr. Welch moved to advance Ordinance No. 4 -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. 4 -2011 on third reading by title only. Ordinance No. 4 -2011 was adopted with a 9-0 roll call vote ORDINANCE NO. 5 -2011 - 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 White Cap Corp) The Cleric read Ordinance No. 5 -2011 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 on equipment valued at Eight Hundred Seventy Thousand Five Hundred Dollars and zero cents ($870,500.00). Ordinance No. 5 -2011 was referred to the Tax Abatement Committee for due diligence. ORDINANCE NO. 6 -2011 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA APPOINTING APPRAISERS TO APPRAISE THE VALUE OF RICHMOND POWER & LIGHT WHITEWATER VALLEY TURBINE #2 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 6 -2011 on first reading by title only. Presented by Mr. Saum, this Ordinance would appoint the following three appraisers to value the RP &L turbine #2: David Moody, Shaw Consultants International; J. Robert Pieper, Integrated Power Resources, LLC; Joe Kettell, Apraisal Economics. These appraisers are disinterested persons and are not residents or taxpayers of the City of Richmond. All fees shall be paid by Richmond Power & Light. Mr. Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 6 -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 Cleric read Ordinance No. 6 -2011 on second reading by title only. Council President Miller declared Ordinance No. 6 -2011 on second reading and public hearing. There being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Ms. Cruse - Nicholson moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 6 -2011, supported by Mr. Miller. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Mr. Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 6 -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. 6 -2011 on third reading by title only. Ordinance No. 6 -2011 was adopted with a 9-0 roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 9 -2011 — A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DESIGNATION OF DEPOSITORIES FOR THE INVESTMENT OF CITY OF RICHMOND FUNDS PURSUANT TO INDIANA CODE 5 -13-9 Common Council Minutes February 7, 2011 Page 4 of 4 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 9 -2011 on first reading by title only. Presented by Ms. Glenn, this Ordinance would authorize the City of Richmond to invest funds with the following depositories: First Bank Richmond, NA, Home Office; First Merchants Bank, Richmond Branch; JPMoigan Chase Bank, NA, Richmond Branch; Old National Bank, Richmond Branch; U.S. Bank National Association, Richmond Branch; Wayne Bank & Trust Company, Richmond Branch; and, West End Savings Bank, Home Office. Mr. Parker moved to advance Ordinance No. 9 -2011 to second reading and to 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. 9 -2011 on second reading by title only. Council President Miller declared Ordinance No. 9 -2011 on second reading and public hearing. There being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Ms. Cruse - Nicholson moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 9 -2011, supported by Mr. Miller. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Mr. Welch moved to advance Ordinance No. 9 -2011 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. 9 -2011 on third reading by title only. Ordinance No. 9 -2011 was adopted with a 9-0 roll call vote. ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING None 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 na Pappin, P ident ATTEST t/ Karen Chasteen, IAMC, MMC City Clerk A recording of this meeting is on file in the City Clerk's Office. 1. ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING