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Home My Public Portal About10-17-2011PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, OCTOBER 17, 2011 The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session October 17, 2011 in the Council Chambers in said City. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PRAYER — COUNCILOR PAPPIN CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL Councilors present were Howard "Jack" Elstro, Kelley Cruse - Nicholson, Bruce Wissel, Clay Miller, Larry Parker, Robert Goodwin, Diana Pappin and Phil Quinn. Absent was Bing Welch. Also present were: Lynn Johnstone; Jason Whitney, Center City Development; Beth Fields, Urban Enterprise Association; Sue Roberson, Director of Human Resources; Ron Oler, Misty Hollis; Chris Hardie; Mike Bennett; Scott Zimmerman, City Planner, Tony Foster, Director of Metropolitan Development; Walt Chidester, City Attorney; Sarah "Sally" Hutton; Karen Chasteen, City Clerk; Kim Dorsten and several Seton Catholic High School government students.. Mr. Parker moved to approve the minutes of the Budget Adoption meeting on September 29, 2011 and the regular meeting of October 3, 2011 as presented, supported by Mr. Miller. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. PRESENTATIONS, MEMORIALS OR REMONSTRANCES, PETITIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS, MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS. • RESOLUTION NO. 8-2011 — RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AMENDMENT OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Presented by Mr. Wissel, this Resolution would amend the Comprehensive Plan by adding a Transportation Plan. Mr. Parker moved to adopt Resolution No. 8-2011, supported by Mr. Quinn. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. • CENTER CITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONITHE INNOVATION CENTER Mr. Whitney and Ms. Fields updated Council on the new businesses and other advancement of the Center City Development Area. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR • The Street Department will begin to Gear leaves this week • Trick or Treat will take place October 31, 5:30 — 7:30 PM • Paving projects are finished for the year Common Council Minutes October 17, 2011 Page 2 of 3 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY Minutes of the September 29 and October 6 meetings were accepted as presented. REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS, STANDING COMMITTEES, SPECIAL COMMITTEES and/or ORGANIZATIONS None MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS None ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING Mr. Elstro moved to suspend the riles and read Ordinance Nos. 60 & 61 -2011 on first reading by title only, supported by Mr. Parker. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. ORDINANCE NO. 60 -2011 - AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2011 BUDGET (Metropolitan Development) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 60 -2011 on first reading by title only. Presented by Mr. Foster, this Ordinance would authorize the City of Richmond to transfer funds within the 2011 Budget of the Department of Metropolitan Development as follows: General Fund — Metropolitan Development Delete $8, 000.00 from Part Time Salaries and Wages Add $8, 000.00 to Professional Services Mr. Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 60 -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. 60 -2011 on second reading by title only. Council President Pappin declared Ordinance No. 60 -2011 on second reading and public hearing. There being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Mr. Elstro moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 60- 2011, supported by Mr. Parker. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Mr. vessel moved to advance Ordinance No. 60 -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. 60 -2011 on third reading by title only. Ordinance No. 60 -2011 was adopted with an 8-0 roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 61-2011 — 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 (Osborn) Presented by Mr. Wissel, this Ordinance is a petition of Osborn Intemational for a ten -year tax abatement on equipment valued at Four Million Two Hundred Forty Six Thousand Dollars ($4,246,000.00). Common Council Minutes Odober 17, 2011 Page 3 of 3 Ordinance No. 61 -2011 was referred to the Tax Abatement Committee for due diligence. ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 59-2011 - 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 ( Ahaus) The Clerk read Ordinance No. 69 -2011 on second reading by title only. This Ordinance is a petition of Ahaus Tool f& Engineering, Inc. or a ten -year tax abatement on equipment valued at One Hundred Eighty Five Thousand Dollars ($185,000). Council President Pappin declared Ordinance No. 69 -2011 on second reading and public hearing. There being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Mr. Parker moved for engrossment of Ordinance No. 69 -2011, supported by Mr. Miller. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Mr. Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 69 -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 Cleric read Ordinance No. 69 -2011 on third reading by title only. Ordinance No. 69 -2011 was adopted with an 8 -0 roll call vote. ORDINANCES ON THIRD READING None UNFINISHED BUSINESS None CALL FOR ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, on a motion duly made, seconded and passed, the meeting was adjoumed. o. Diana Pappin, Preflent ATTEST. Karen Chasteen, IAMC, MMC City Clerk A recording of this meeting is on file in the City Cleric's Office.