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HomeMy Public PortalAbout06-06-2011PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, JUNE 6, 2011 The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session June 6, 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 pnasent 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: Sarah "Sally" Hutton, Mayor, Walt Chidester, City Attorney; Monica Bums, Deputy City Clerk; Tammy Glenn, City Controller; Ron Oler; Denise Bullock; Sue Roberson, Director of Human Resources; Richard Jeffers; Bob Wotherspoon; Jean Cates, Program Coordinator for Partnership for a Drug Free Wayne County; Dave Dorsten; Tony Foster, Director of the Department of Metropolitan Development; Chris Hardie; Kris Wolski, Police Chief, Bill Smith, Street Superintendent; and, Misty Hollis; Bob Faucett and David Stidham. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Ms. Cruse - Nicholson moved to approve the minutes of the meetings of May 16 & 24, 2011, supported by Mr. Welch. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. PRESENTATIONS, MEMORIALS OR REMONSTRANCES, PETITIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS, MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 6-2011 - CITY OF RICHMOND COMMON COUNCIL REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE WHITEWATER RIVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA This Resolution would authorize the establishment of an economic development area in the area known as the Whitewater River Economic Development Area described in Exhibit A of the Declaratory Resolution. Mr. Chidester stated the City would not close on the bonds unless it was done simultaneously with the proof of availability of investors' monies in hand to finance the Spring Grove Development project. He also stated that whether the bonds closed with or without the investors and their monies, the city would not be out any monies, not its bond rating affected, even If the bonds were issued and not paid back. Finally, Chidester pointed out that since the investors in Peter Murphy's equity company would most likely purchase the bonds, the sale of the bonds would probably occur at or near the time the investors were lined up. Speaking against this Resolution were Messrs. Faucett and Stidham. Mr. Elstro moved to adopt Resolution No. 6 -2011, supported by Mr. Welch. The motion passed with an 8- 1 roll call vote. Dissenting was Mr. Quinn. Common Counco Minutes June 6, 2011 Pape 2 of 5 PARTNERSHIP FOR A DRUG FREE WAYNE COUNTY — Ms. Cates, presented the Partnership's annual report. COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR • The Northwest 5"' Street bridge has been opened to traffic • Thank you to Mr. Dorsten for his work mowing and trimming public rights of way • A Memoriam for Bob Rosa will be held at Office Plus on June 14 (Flag Day) REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY Minutes of the May 12, 29 & 26, 2011 meetings were accepted as presented. REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS, STANDING COMMITTEES, SPECIAL COMMITTEES and/or ORGANIZATIONS • If 1 Were Mayor Essay Contest: Runner Up, Ariel DeSonie, read her essay and is a $50 winner Lillian Dickman read her First Place essay. She received $100 from Richmond and $250 as the Regional winner MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS • Messrs. Miller and vessel thanked Mr. Dorsten for delivering Council packets. • Mr. Quinn commented on the Warning Siren — would like to see changes in guidelines • The ne)d Council Meeting will be held June 27 in lieu of June 20, 2011. ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING Mr. Eistro moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance Nos. 33 -2009, 28, 29, 32 & 32 -2011 on first reading by title only, supported by Ms. Cruse - Nicholson. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. ORDINANCE NO. 33-2009 - AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF RICHMOND TO RECEIVE DONATIONS The Deputy Clerk read Ordinance No. 33 -2009 on first reading by title only. Mr. Parker moved to Strike Ordinance No. 33 -2009, supported by Ms. Cruse - Nicholson. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. ORDINANCE NO. 28-2011 - AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2011 BUDGET The Deputy Cleric read Ordinance No. 28-2011 on first reading by title only. Presented by Ms. Glenn, this Ordinance would authorize the transfer of funds within the Motor Vehicle Highway budget as follows: Delete $35,000.00 - Electric Current, $10,000.00 - Gas and $135,000.00 - Other Contract Services Add $180,000.00 to Other Equipment Common Council Minutes June 6, 2011 Page 3 of 5 Mr. Parker moved to advance Ordinance No. 28 -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 Deputy Clerk read Ordinance No. 28-2011 on second reading by title only. Council President Pappin declared Ordinance No. 28 -2011 on second reading and public hearing. There being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Mr. Elstro moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 28- 2011, supported by Mr. Parker. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Mr. Welch moved to advance Ordinance No. 28 -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 Deputy Clerk read Ordinance No. 28 -2011 on third reading by tide only. Ordinance No. 28 -2011 was adopted with a 9-0 roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 29 -2011 - AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS FROM CERTAIN FUNDS The Deputy Cleric read Ordinance No. 29 -2011 on first reading by title only. Presented by Ms. Glenn, this Ordinance would authorize an additional appropriation of $314,050.00 to the Cumulative Capital Development Fund. Mr. Parker moved to advance Ordinance No. 29 -2011 to second reading and to suspend the rules and read by title only, supported by Mr. Wissel. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. The Deputy Clerk read Ordinance No. 29 -2011 on second reading by title only. Council President Pappin declared Ordinance No. 29 -2011 on second reading and public hearing. There being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Mr. Elstro moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 29- 2011, supported by Mr. Wiissel. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Mr. Elstro moved to advance Ordinance No. 29 -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 Deputy Clerk read Ordinance No. 29 -2011 on third reading by title only. Ordinance No. 29 -2011 was adopted with an 8-1 roll call vote. Dissenting was Mr. Miller. ORDINANCE NO. 31-2011 —A SPECIAL ORDINANCE VACATING A PUBLIC WAY (ALLEY) (east of South a Street and North of South "N" Street) The Deputy Cleric read Ordinance No. 31 -2011 on first reading by title only. Presented by Mr. Foster, this Ordinance is a petition to vacate a portion of the public way (alley1running north and south approximately 450 feet north of South "N" Street. The alley is east of South 6 Street, Richmond Recycling, Inc. and Edelman Management, LLC own the entire block and the bacation will allow the business to best utilize their property. Ordinance No. 31 -2011 was referred to the Richmond Advisory Plan commission for public hearing at its June 23, 2011 meeting. Common Counc# Minutes June 6, 2019 Pape 4 of ORDINANCE NO. 32 -2011 - AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF RICHMOND TO RECEIVE DONATIONS The Deputy Clerk read Ordinance No. 32 -2011 on first reading by title only. Presented by Chief Wolski, this Ordinance would authorize the Police Department to accept a donation in the amount of Five Thousand Dollars and zero cents ($5,000.00) from the Moose Lodge for the purchase of K -9 Equipment and/or purchase of canine. Mr. vessel moved to advance Ordinance No. 32 -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 Deputy Clerk read Ordinance No. 32 -2011 on second reading by title only. Council President Pappin declared Ordinance No. 32 -2011 on second reading and public hearing. There being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Mr. Wissel moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 32 -2011, supported by Mr. Welch. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Mr. Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 32 -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 Deputy Cleric read Ordinance No. 32 -2011 on third reading by title only. Ordinance No. 32 -2011 was adopted with a 9-0 roll call vote. ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 27 -2011— A SPECIAL ORDINANCE VACATING A PUBLIC WAY (STREET) (NW 7T" Street) The Deputy Clerk read Ordinance No. 27 -2011 on second reading by title only. This Ordinance is a petition by Johns Manville to vacate a portion of NW 7"' Street north of Richmond Avenue and south of the Penn - Central Rail Line. Johns Manville owns both sides of the street and would like to better secure their property. The Ordinance was heard at the May 26, 2011 Richmond Advisory Plan Commission meeting. The Staff and Richmond Advisory Plan commission recommended approval based on the following Findings of Fact and with the condition that the location of all utility easements be described and recorded as requested. WHEREAS, The vacation would not hinder the growth and orderly development of the community in which it is located In or contiguous to because Manville owns both sides of the street, and WHEREAS, The vacation would not make access to lands owned by others by means of a public way dMult or inconvenient because the road dead -ends at a railroad track, and WHEREAS, The vacation would not hinder the public's access to a church, school or other public building or place because there are no such properties in that area; and WHEREAS, The vacation would not hinder the use of a public way by the neighborhood in which it is located or to which it is corrtlguous because there is an alley that still provides access through the general area, Mr. Miller moved to amend this Ordinance to include the recommended conditions, supported by Ms. Cruse - Nicholson. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Common councB Minutes June 6, 2011 Page 5 of 5 Council President Pappin declared Ordinance No. 27 -2011 as amended on second reading and public hearing. There being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Mr. Miller moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 27 -2011 as amended, supported by Ms. Cruse - Nicholson. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Mr. Parker moved to advance Ordinance No. 27 -2011 as amended 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 Deputy Clerk read Ordinance No. 27 -2011 as amended on third reading by title only. Ordinance No. 27 -2011 as amended 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 adjoumed. Diana Pappin, Tresidght ATTES Karen Chasteen, IAMC, MMC City clerk A recording of this meeting is on file in the City CierWs Office.