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HomeMy Public PortalAbout03-07-2011PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, MARCH 7, 2011 The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session March 7, 2011 in the Council Chambers in said City. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PRAYER BY COUNCILOR President Pappin called the meeting to order and the following business was conducted: ROLL CALL Councilors present were Howard "Jack" Elstro, Bruce Wissel, Clay Miller, Bing Welch, Larry Parker, Robert Goodwin, Diana Pappin and Phil Quinn. Absent was Kelley Cruse - Nicholson. Also present were: Dave Dorsten; Jim Hair; Ron Oler; Mike Bennett; Misty Hollis; David Stidham; John McBride; Lisa Lee, Ice Miller; Jason Semler, Umbaugh; Greg Steins, City Engineer; Tony Foster, Director of Metropolitan Development; Kris Wolski, Chief of Police; Walt Chidester, City Attorney; Bobby Farris, Fire Inspector; Karen Chasteen, City Clerk; Sally Hutton, Mayor; David Inderstrodt, Maze & Associates; and Montaque Ghant.. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Miller moved to approve the minutes of the meeting of February 22, 2011 supported by Mr. Parker. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. PRESENTATIONS, MEMORIALS OR REMONSTRANCES, PETITIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS, MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 2 -2011 - APPROVING A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF THE RICHMOND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AND APPROVING THE ORDER OF THE RICHMOND PLAN COMMISSION Presented by Mr. Foster, this Resolution approves the Plan Commission Order and Redevelopment Commission Declaratory Resolution for the establishment of a new Economic Development area (TIF) District for the former Reid Hospital Campus. By approving this Resolution, Council is not committing the City of Richmond to this project. This is one of the initial steps in creating the TIF district which will eventually allow the issuance of bonds payable by the TIF proceeds. Mr. Miller moved to adopt Resolution No. 2 -2011, supported by Mr. Goodwin. The motion passed with a 7 -1 roll call vote. Dissenting was Mr. Wissel. RESOLUTION NO. 3 — 2011 - A RESOLUTION IN RECOGNITION OF DISABILITY AWARENESS MONTH Resolution No. 3 -2011 states that the Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana, recognizes, supports, and declares, in conjunction with the State of Indiana, that March is hereby recognized and designated as DISABILITY AWARENESS MONTH, in the city of Richmond, Indiana, and hereby calls upon the citizens of Richmond to observe the month with Common Council Minutes March 7, 2011 Page 2 of 6 appropriate programs and activities. Furthermore, the Common Council affirms that the City of Richmond will strive to become a place that is fully inclusive and seeks the counsel and input from persons and groups with knowledge and expertise in matters concerning disabilities to further the affirmations of this resolution. Mr. Parker moved to adopt Resolution No. 3 -2011, supported by Mr. Miller. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR • Congratulations to Joe Luce and the Richmond Red Devils for their season • Indiana American water was named top in water quality by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management • The NW 5"' Street bridge will be open by the end of April • If any citizen has a problem with water in their basement due to the recent rains, FEMA forms are available REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY Minutes of the February 3 and 17, 2011 meetings were accepted as presented. REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS, STANDING COMMITTEES, SPECIAL COMMITTEES and/or ORGANIZATIONS A. POLICE MERIT COMMISSION: Dr. Amy Viano has expressed interest in serving another term on this Commission. Mr. Wissel moved to reappoint Dr. Viano, supported by Mr. Parker. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS There was no miscellaneous business presented. ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING Mr. Elstro moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance Nos. 12, 15, 16 & 17 -2011 on first reading by title only, supported by Mr. Parker. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. ORDINANCE NO. 12 -2011 - AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL, ACCEPTANCE, AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM THE FIRE PREVENTION & SAFETY GRANT PROGRAM The Clerk read Ordinance No. 12 -2011 on first reading by title only Presented by Mr. Farris, the City of Richmond Fire Department would be authorized to submit a grant application to the federal Fire Prevention & Safety Grant Program and to accept said grant funding in an amount up to Ten Thousand Two Hundred Fifteen Dollars and Zero Cents ($10,215.00). The local match of One Thousand One Hundred Thirty-five Dollars ($1,135.00) will be supplied by the Richmond Fire Department budget. If awarded, said grant funding shall be used to procure smoke detectors. Mr. Welch moved to advance Ordinance No. 12 -2011 to second reading and to 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. 12 -2011 on second reading by title only Common Council Minutes March 7, 2011 Page 3 of 6 Council President Pappin declared Ordinance No. 12 -2011 on second reading and public hearing. There being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Mr. Elstro moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 12- 2011, supported by Mr. Welch. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Mr. Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 12 -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. 12 -2011 on third reading by title only. Ordinance No. 12 -2011 was adopted with an 8 -0 roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 15 -2011 - AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL, ACCEPTANCE, AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM THE UNITED STATES FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION The Clerk read Ordinance No. 15 -2011 on first reading by title only. Presented by Mr. Steins, this Ordinance would authorize the City of Richmond (City) to submit a grant application to the United States Federal Aviation Administration to assist with the costs associated with Phase II of the rehabilitation and construction of the Terminal Apron and Taxiway located at the Richmond Municipal Airport. The City would also be authorized to accept said grant funding in an amount up to Nine Hundred Thirty-six Thousand Five Hundred Fourteen Dollars and Zero Cents ($936,514.00) from the Federal Aviation Administration and to accept Twelve Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-two Dollars and Fifty -six Cents ($12,322.56) from the Indiana Department of Transportation. The City would be required to match a maximum of Thirty -six Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty -eight Dollars and Forty -four Cents ($36,968.44) for the local match, so long as the Indiana Department of Transportation pays the amount of Twelve Thousand Three Hundred Twenty -two Dollars and Fifty -six Cents ($12,322.56). If the grant is awarded, shall be appropriated for assistance with the costs associated with rehabilitation and construction of the Terminal Apron and Taxiway located at the Richmond Municipal Airport. Mr. Welch moved to advance Ordinance No. 15 -2011 to second reading and to 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. 15 -2011 on second reading by title only. Council President Pappin declared Ordinance No. 15 -2011 on second reading and public hearing. There being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Mr. Miller moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 15- 2011, supported by Mr. Welch. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Mr. Elstro moved to advance Ordinance No. 15 -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 Clerk read Ordinance No. 15 -2011 on third reading by title only. Ordinance No. 15 -2011 was adopted with an 8 -0 roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 16 -2011 — A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP FOR A CERTAIN PARCEL FROM GENERAL COMMERCIAL (UR) DISTRICT TO LIMITED (LC) DISTRICT (431 West Main) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 16 -2011 on first reading by title only. Common Council Minutes March 7, 2011 Page 4 of 6 Presented by Mr. Foster, this Ordinance is a petition to rezone the property at 431 West Main Street from Urban Residential District to Limited Commercial District. The property is a former post office and residential zoning limits the potential use of the property. Ordinance No. 16 -2011 was referred to the Richmond Advisory Plan Commission for public hearing at its meeting on Thursday, March 20, 2011. ORDINANCE NO. 17 -2011 - 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. 17 -2011 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 and to accept said grant funding in an amount up to Seven Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($7,000.00). If awarded, said funds shall be appropriated for K -9 equipment, training for handler and K -9 and to purchase educational materials to be handed out at public presentations on the use of K -9s. 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 Clerk 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, Mr. Elstro moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 2- 2011, supported by Mr. Welch. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Mr. Welch moved to advance Ordinance No. 2 -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. 2 -2011 on third reading by title only. Ordinance No. 2 -2011 was adopted with an 8 -0 roll call vote. ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 7 -2011 — A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP FOR CERTAIN PARCELS FROM INSTITUTIONAL (IS) DISTRICT TO CENTRAL BUSINESS (CB) DISTRICT (Wayne County Historical Museum) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 7 -2011 on second reading by title only. This Ordinance is a petition to rezone the Wayne County Museum property from Institutional Zoning District to Central Business District. The property to be rezoned is the block between North A and North B Streets and between North 11 m and North 12" Streets. The museum now owns the entire block and the zoning change will lessen the need for any variance of development standards. The Plan Commission recommended approval. Council President Pappin declared Ordinance No. 7 -2011 on second reading and public hearing. Speaking in favor was Mr. Inderstrodt. There being no comments against the Ordinance, Mr. Parker moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 7 -2011, supported by Mr. Welch. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Mr. Parker moved to advance Ordinance No. 7 -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. Common Council Minutes March 7, 2011 Page 5 of 6 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 7 -2011 on third reading by title only. Ordinance No. 7 -2011 was adopted with an 8 -0 roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 8-2011 — A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP FOR A CERTAIN PARCEL FROM GENERAL COMMERCIAL (GC) DISTRICT TO MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R2) DISTRICT (23 Sunset Drive) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 8 -2011 on second reading by title only. This Ordinance is a petition to rezone the property at 23 Sunset Drive. The property, which is accessed through Spring Grove, is zoned for commercial use but has always been a residential property. The zoning change is necessary to reflect current land use and is requested by the property owners. The Plan Commission recommended approval. Council President Pappin declared Ordinance No. 8 -2011 on second reading and public hearing. Speaking in favor was Mr. Ghant, owner of the property. There being no comments against the Ordinance, Mr. Elstro moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 8 -2011, supported by Mr. Parker. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Mr. Welch moved to advance Ordinance No. 8 -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. 8 -2011 on third reading by title only. Ordinance No. 8 -2011 was adopted with an 8 -0 roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 10 -2011 — A SPECIAL ORDINANCE VACATING A PUBLIC WAY (ALLEY) (Wayne County Museum) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 10 -2011 on second reading by title only. This Ordinance is a petition to vacate a portion of the alley running north and south between North A and North B Streets behind the Wayne County Museum. The Museum owns the entire block and the vacation will allow the Museum to best access and develop their property. The Plan Commission recommended approval based on the following Findings of Fact: • The vacation would not hinder the growth and orderly development of the community in which it is located in or contiguous to; • The vacation would not make access to lands owned by others by means of a public way difficult or inconvenient; • The vacation would not hinder the public's access to a church, school or other public building or place; • The vacation would not hinder the use of a public way by the neighborhood in which it is located or to which it is contiguous. Mr. Miller moved to amend Ordinance No. 10 -2011 as recommended, supported by Mr. Goodwin. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Council President Pappin declared Ordinance No. 10 -2011 as amended on second reading and public hearing. Speaking in favor was Mr. Inderstrodt. There being no comments against the Ordinance, Mr. Common Council Minutes March 7, 2011 Page 6 of 6 Miller moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 10 -2011 as amended, supported by Mr. Welch. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Mr. Welch moved to advance Ordinance No. 10 -2011 as amended to third and final 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 -2011 as amended on third reading by title only. Ordinance No. 10 -2011 as amended was adopted with an 8 -0 roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 11 -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 (B &F Plastics Acquisition Inc) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 11 -2011 on second reading by title only. This Ordinance is a request of B &F Plastics Acquisition Inc. for a ten year tax abatement on equipment valued at Seven Hundred Ten Thousand Five Hundred Dollars and zero cents ($710,500.00). The Tax Abatement committee recommended approval. Council President Pappin declared Ordinance No. 11 -2011 on second reading and public hearing. There being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Mr. Parker moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 11 -2011, supported by Mr. Miller. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Mr. Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 11 -2011 to third and final 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. 11 -2011 on third reading by title only. Ordinance No. 11 -2011 was adopted with an 8 -0 roll call vote. ORDINANCES ON THIRD READING There were no ordinances presented for third reading. CALL FOR ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, on a motion duly made, seconded and passed, the meeting was adjourned. Dia a Pappin, Pre d nt ATTE . Karen Chasteen, IAMC, MMC City Clerk A recording of this meeting is on file in the City Clerk's Office.